Epstein Secrets

pstein's house. Sec In Re Grand Jury Subpoenas Duces Tecum OLY-63 and OLY.64,Nu. F(31 07-103(WPB) (S.D. Fla. July 31, 2007). At the time she tiled Detective Recarey's affidavit, she knew it contained numerous material misrepresentations, including gross misstatements of witness statements and other evidence. Secon

Jury's indictment, the Chief took the unprecedented step of releasing his Department's raw police reports of the investigation (including Detective Recarey's unedited written reports of witness statements and witness identification information), that were later proven to be highly inaccurate transcript

d serious misrepresentations before a court. On July 31, 2007, in the grand-jury litigation arising out of this case, she filed the "Declaration of Joseph Recarey," attaching the state detective's affidavit in support of a search warrant for Epstein's house. Sec In Re Grand Jury Subpoenas Duces Tecum OLY-63 an

aw police reports of the investigation (including Detective Recarey's unedited written reports of witness statements

tion to the New York Times 44. Perhaps most troubling of all, the USAO has repeatedly leaked information about this case to the media—including to Landon Thomas, the senior business correspondent for the New York Thnes. We have personally reviewed Mr. Thomas's own notes, and they are remarkably detailed abo

about this case to the media—including to Landon Thomas, the senior business correspondent for the New York Thnes. We have personally reviewed Mr. Thomas's own notes, and they are remarkably detailed about highly confidential aspects of the prosecution's theory of the case and the plea negotiations.

estigation involved intent with many of the same witnesses. We are aware that at least one federal interview 1 ) was recorded. We understand that Detective Recarcy provided his police report and certain affidavits to the federal authorities but did not provide the actual witness statements of the taped intervie

ftPI): told me to say I was IS because said . . . if you're not then he [Epstein' won't really let you in his house. So I said I was Ir. Detective Recarey. however. largely ignored these critical admissions in his Police Report and Probable Cause Affidavit. Q: At any time. did he speak to you and does

Beach Police Department's probable cause affidavit has never been filed with the Court. If, in fact, you are referring to the Ex Pane Declaration of Joseph Recarey that was filed in response to the motion to quash the grand jury subpoena, it was filed both under seal and er pane, so no one should have access t

ith him details about your Office's theory concerning what laws you believe Mr. Epstein has violated. In broad strokes, Mr. David Weinstein told Mr. Thomas that the Office was contemplating charging Mr. Epstein under Sections 2422(b) (with a full discussion of principal liability), 2423, and 1591. He a

"list of victims." Most of these lawsuits seek S50 million in money damages.' • Assistant U.S. Attorney spoke about the case in great detail to Landon Thomas, a reporter with the New York Tunes, and revealed confidential information about the Government's allegations against Mr. Epstein. Tht• Assistant U

same things that you had asked me to do earlier is improper meddling in civil litigation. Much of your letter reiterates the challenges to Detective Recarey's investigation that have EFTA00213823 JAY P. LEFKOWITZ, ESQ. DECEMBER 13, 2007 PAGE 3 OF 5 already been submitted to the Office on several occ

each Police Department's probable cause affidavit has never been filed with the Court. If, in fact, you are referring to the Ex Parte Declaration of Joseph Recarey that was filed in response to the motion to quash the grand jury subpoena, it was filed both under seal and ex parte, so no one should have access

Much of your letter reiterates the challenges to Detective Recarey's investigation that have EFTA00213823 JAY P.

carefully considering your request, I have decided, in my capacity as the First Assistant U.S. Attorney, not to make an exception here. Regarding the Landon Thomas matter, Mr. Thomas was given, pursuant to his request, non-case specific information concerning specific federal statutes. Regarding the offer to

quest, I have decided, in my capacity as the First Assistant U.S. Attorney, not to make an exception here. Regarding the Landon Thomas matter, Mr. Thomas was given, pursuant to his request, non-case specific information concerning specific federal statutes. Regarding the offer to extend the current

n to the press at the same time that he publicly called for federal authorities to prosecute Mr. Epstein. The raw police reports included Detective Joseph Recarey's unedited written reports of witness statements and witness identification information that were later proven to be highly inaccurate transcriptions

ghly inaccurate transcriptions of the witnesses' actual recorded statements, rife with glaring misquotes and misleading omissions. It was Detective Recarey who took the case to the EFTA00314859 FBI. These actions undermined the credibility of everything that followed in the federal investigation. Th

aring misquotes and misleading omissions. It was Detective Recarey who took the case to the EFTA00314859 FBI. The

f any of the claims that these women might make. Moreover, the USAO repeatedly gave information about this case directly to the media—including to Landon Thomas, the senior business correspondent for the New York Times. AUSA David Weinstein spoke about the case in great detail to Mr. Thomas, and, although t

cluding to Landon Thomas, the senior business correspondent for the New York Times. AUSA David Weinstein spoke about the case in great detail to Mr. Thomas, and, although the USAO refused to provide any of this information to Mr. Epstein's defense team, Mr. Weinstein revealed highly confidential inform

same things that you had asked me to do earlier is improper meddling in civil litigation. Much of your letter reiterates the challenges to Detective Recarey's investigation that have EFTA00289827 JAY Pi LEFICOWITZ, ESQ. DECEMBER 13, 2007 PAGE 3 OF 5 already been submitted to the Office on several oc

Beach Police Department's probable cause affidavit has never been filed with the Conn. If, in fact, you are referring to the Ex Parte Declaration of Joseph Recarey that was filed in response to the motion to quash the grand jury subpoena, it was filed both under seal and expecte, so no one should have access t

Much of your letter reiterates the challenges to Detective Recarey's investigation that have EFTA00289827 JAY Pi

carefully considering your request, I have decided, in my capacity as the First Assistant U.S. Attorney, not to make an exception here. Regarding the Landon Thomas matter, Mr. Thomas was given, pursuant to his request, non-case specific information concerning specific federal statutes. Regarding the offer to

quest, I have decided, in my capacity as the First Assistant U.S. Attorney, not to make an exception here. Regarding the Landon Thomas matter, Mr. Thomas was given, pursuant to his request, non-case specific information concerning specific federal statutes. Regarding the offer to extend the current

Jury's indictment, the Chief took the unprecedented step of releasing his Department's raw police reports of the investigation (including Detective Recarey's unedited written reports of witness statements and witness identification information), that were later proven to be highly inaccurate transcript

d serious misrepresentations before a court. On July 31, 2007, in the grand jury litigation arising out of this case, she filed the "Declaration of Joseph Recarey," attaching the state detective's affidavit in support of a search warrant for Epstein's house. See In Re Grand Jury Subpoenas Duces return OLY-63 a

aw police reports of the investigation (including Detective Recarey's unedited written reports of witness statements

tion to the New York Times 44. Perhaps most troubling of all, the USA°, ) -e eatedly leaked information about this case to the media—including to Landon the senior business correspondent for the New York Times. We have personally reviewed Mr. own notes, and they are remarkably detailed about highly

this case, she filed the "Declaration of Joseph Recarey," attaching the state detective's affidavit in su

d serious misrepresentations before a court. On July 31, 2007, in the grand-jury litigation arising out of this case, she filed the "Declaration of Joseph Recarey," attaching the state detective's affidavit in support of a search warrant for Epstein's house. See In Re Grand Jury Subpoenas Duces Tecum OLY-63 an

tion to the New York Times 44. Perhaps most troubling of all, the USAO has repeatedly leaked information about this case to the media—including to Landon Thomas, the senior business correspondent for the New York Times. We have personally reviewed Mr. Thomas's own notes, and they are remarkably detailed abo

about this case to the media—including to Landon Thomas, the senior business correspondent for the New York Times. We have personally reviewed Mr. Thomas's own notes, and they are remarkably detailed about highly confidential aspects of the prosecution's theory of the case and the plea negotiations.

ring their research. By then, relations between police and prosecutors were fraying. At a key meeting with prosecutors and the defense, Detective Joseph Recarey, the lead investigator, was a no-show, according to Epstein's attorney. "The embarrassment on the prosecutor's face was evident when the police

nt on the prosecutor's face was evident when the police officer never showed up for the meeting," attorney Jack Goldberger said. Later in April, Recarey walked into a prosecutor's office at the state attorney's office and learned the case was taking an unexpected turn. The prosecutor, Lanna Beloh

asn't until he flew Bill Clinton, Kevin Spacey, and Chris Tucker to Africa on his private Boeing 727 that the world began to wonder who he is. By Landon Thomas Jr. He comes with cash to burn, a fleet of airplanes, and a keen eye for the ladies -- to say nothing of a relentless brain that challenges Nobel Priz

the world began to wonder who he is. By Landon Thomas Jr. He comes with cash to burn, a fleet of airplane

riety of Edwards' actions. 10. Detective Joseph Recarey Palm Beach Police Department 345 South County R

being prosecuted by Edwards at the time, including on the issue of punitive damages. Will confirm the propriety of Edwards' actions. 10. Detective Joseph Recarey Palm Beach Police Department 345 South County Road Palm Beach, FL 33480 2-3 Expected to testify about the malicious prosecution elements of absen

n to proving aspects of the various sexual abuse cases being prosecuted b Edwards at the time, including on the issue of punitive damages. 25. 26 Landon Thomas do New York Times 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018 27 Oren Kramer do Boston Provident, L.P. 717 5th Avenue #I2A New York, NY 10022 28 .

taped interviews conducted largely by Detective Recarey of the Palm Beach police. These transcripts were

scripts of taped interviews conducted largely by Detective Recarey of the Palm Beach police. These transcripts were

., E . . 7; Police Report at Tr. at 7, Exhibit 25); who never in unlawful sexual activity or any sexual activity 78, Exhibit 17; Tr., Exhibit 24, Thomas Tr., Exhibit 26 and Tr., Exhibit 2); or, and counse e other ta l' about their ages (see t 38-39, Exhibit 10; Tr. at 16, Exhibit 4; Tr. at 6, 8, 22,