Epstein Secrets

tigation of Epstein. He asked to meet with her but she said that she believed such a meeting would be premature. In December, Lilly Ann Sanchez and Gerald Lefcourt again contacted AUSA Villafana to set a meeting. In advance of such a meeting, AUSA Villafana requested documents but that request was refused. Ms.

t request was refused. Ms. Sanchez then contacted Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division, Andrew Laurie, who agreed to meet with Ms. Sanchez and Mr. Lefcourt. On February 1, 2007, Ms. Sanchez and Mr. Lefcourt met with AUSAs Lourie and Villafana, as well as a member of the FBI, and presented defense counse

the afternoon of January 3, 2008, 4) the afternoon of January 4, 2008, and 5) the afternoon of January 7, 2008. A. The Morning ofJanuary 2, 2008. AUSA Weinstein began his conversation with Mr. Thomas by explaining that he was the acting PIO for the week and that he had received Mr.Thomas's December 31, 2007

He further explained that in addition eAUSA Weinstein has self-reported to the Office of Professional Responsibility. 7After reviewing his e-mail, AUSA Weinstein discussed the matter with U.S. Attorney Acosta. Pursuant to USAM 1-7.530 and the Media Relations Guide, Section III D2, after consultation with and

tigation of Epstein. He asked to meet with her but she said that she believed such a meeting would be premature. In December, Lilly Ann Sanchez and Gerald Lefcourt again contacted AUSA Villafana to set a meeting. In advance of such a meeting, AUSA Villafana requested documents but that request was refused. Ms.

t request was refused. Ms. Sanchez then contacted Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division, Andrew Lourie, who agreed to meet with Ms. Sanchez and Mr. Lefcourt. On February 1, 2007, Ms. Sanchez and Mr. Lefcourt met with AUSAs Lourie and Villafana, as well as a member of the FBI, and presented defense counse

He further explained that in addition 6AUSA Weinstein has self-reported to the Office of Professional Responsibility. 7After reviewing his e-mail, AUSA Weinstein discussed the matter with U.S. Attorney Acosta. Pursuant to USAM 1-7.530 and the Media Relations Guide, Section III D2, after consultation with and

the afternoon of January 3, 2008, 4) the afternoon of January 4, 2008, and 5) the afternoon of January 7, 2008. A. The Morning ofJanuary 1, 2008. AUSA Weinstein began his conversation with Mr. Thomas by explaining that he was the acting PIO for the week and that he had received Mr.Thomas's December 31, 2007

stigation of Epstein. He asked to meet with her but she said that she believed such a meeting would be premature. In December, Lilly Ann Sanchez and Gerald Lefcourt again contacted AUSA Villafafia to set a meeting. In advance of such a meeting, AUSA Villafafia requested documents but that request was refused. Ms

SA Villafafia requested documents but that request was refused. Ms. Sanchez then contacted AUSA Lourie, who agreed to meet with Ms. Sanchez and Mr. Lefcourt. On February 1, 2007, Ms. Sanchez and Mr. Lefcourt met with AUSAs Lourie and Villafafia, as well as a member of the FBI, and presented defense coun

might or might not be representing Mr. Epstein. Weinstein told Mr. Thomas that he should not allow himself to be spun 13After reviewing his e-mail, AUSA Weinstein discussed the matter with U.S. Attorney Acosta. Pursuant to USAM 1-7.530 and the Media Relations Guide, Section III D2, after consultation with and

by the USA's December 10 letter to Ms. Sanchez. 12AUSA Weinstein has self-reported to the Office of Professional Responsibility. 9 EFTA00190460 AUSA Weinstein began his conversation with Mr. Thomas by explaining that he was the acting PIO for the week and that he had received Mr.Thomas's December 31, 2007

that he register as a sex offender. In a letter drafted, but not sent, to U.S. Attorney Alexander Costa and obtained by Page Six, Epstein's lawyer, Gerald Lefcourt, writes, "Doing so will have a profound impact (on Epstein) both immediately and forever after. Not only will he be restricted to a wholly inapprop

USA Villafaita requested documents but that request was refused. Ms. Sanchez then contacted AUSA Lourie, who agreed to meet with Ms. Sanchez and Mr. Lefcourt. On February 1,2007, Ms. Sanchez and Mr. Lefcourt met with AUSAs Lourie and Villafalta, as well as a member of the FBI, and presented defense couns

bout Mr. Epstein's lawyer's statement that someone from our Office told them that "we are ready to pull the trigger." 13After reviewing his e-mail, AUSA Weinstein discussed the matter with U.S. Attorney Acosta. Pursuant to USAM 1-7330 and the Media Relations Guide, Section III D2, after consultation with and

Office of Professional Responsibility. Confidential and Privileged — Attorney Work Product -9- EFTA00225186 A. The Morning of January 2, 2008. AUSA Weinstein began his conversation with Mr. Thomas by explaining that he was the acting PIO for the week and that he had received Mr.Thomas's December 31, 2007

tigation of Epstein. He asked to meet with her but she said that she believed such a meeting would be premature. In December, Lilly Ann Sanchez and Gerald Lefcourt again contacted AUSA Villafana to set a meeting. In advance of such a meeting, AUSA Villafana requested documents but that request was refused. Ms.

t request was refused. Ms. Sanchez then contacted Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division, Andrew Lourie, who agreed to meet with Ms. Sanchez and Mr. Lefcourt. On February 1, 2007, Ms. Sanchez and Mr. Lefcourt met with AUSAs Lourie and Villafana, as well as a member of the FBI, and presented defense counse

He further explained that in addition 6AUSA Weinstein has self-reported to the Office of Professional Responsibility. 7After reviewing his e-mail, AUSA Weinstein discussed the matter with U.S. Attorney Acosta. Pursuant to USAM 1-7.530 and the Media Relations Guide, Section 111 D2, after consultation with and

the afternoon of January 3, 2008, 4) the afternoon of January 4, 2008, and 5) the afternoon of January 7, 2008. A. The Morning of anuary Z 2008. AUSA Weinstein began his conversation with Mr. Thomas by explaining that he was the acting PIO for the week and that he had received Mr.Thomas's December 31, 2007

stigation of Epstein. He asked to meet with her but she said that she believed such a meeting would be premature. In December, Lilly Ann Sanchez and Gerald Lefcourt again contacted AUSA Villafafia to set a meeting. In advance of such a meeting, AUSA Villaftula requested documents but that request was refused. Ms

SA Villaftula requested documents but that request was refused. Ms. Sanchez then contacted AUSA Lourie, who agreed to meet with Ms. Sanchez and Mr. Lefcourt. On February 1, 2007, Ms. Sanchez and Mr. Lefcourt met with AUSAs Lourie and Villafafia, as well as a member of the FBI, and presented defense coun

might or might not be representing Mr. Epstein. Weinstein told Mr. Thomas that he should not allow himself to be spun 13After reviewing his e-mail, AUSA Weinstein discussed the matter with U.S. Attorney Acosta. Pursuant to USAM 1-7.530 and the Media Relations Guide, Section Ill D2, after consultation with and

letter to Ms. Sanchez. 12AUSA Weinstein has self-reported to the Office of Professional Responsibility. 08-80736-QF-MARRA P-014964 EFTA00225351 AUSA Weinstein began his conversation with Mr. Thomas by explaining that he was the acting PIO for the week and that he had received Mr.Thomas's December 31, 2007

spondence, wherein you state that "we have reiterated in previous submissions that Mr. Epstein does not believe he is 'See July 6, 2007 letter from Gerald B. Lefcourt, Esq. and Alan Dershowitz. Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-013363 EFTA00230268 12/28/07 FRI 14:27 FAX 305 530 6440 EXECUTIVE OFFICE 1002 guilty

was refused. Ms. Sanchez then contacted AUSA who agreed to meet with Mit an as well as a member fcourt. On February 1, 2007, Ms. Sanchez and Mr. Lefcourt met with AUSAs of the FBI, and presented defense counsel's view of the case and proms a willingness to assist in the investigation. The SDFL was u

bout Mr. Epstein's lawyer's statement that someone from our Office told them that "we are ready to pull the trigger." 13After reviewing his e-mail, AUSA Weinstein discussed the matter with U.S. Attorney Acosta. Pursuant to USAM 1-7.530 and the Media Relations Guide, Section 111 D2, after consultation with and

y. Confidential and Privileged — Attorney Work Product -9- Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-013382 EFTA00230287 A. The Morning ofJanuary 2, 2008. AUSA Weinstein began his conversation with Mr. Thomas by explaining that he was the acting PIO for the week and that he had received Mr.Thomas's December 31, 2007

as counsel to the above noted entities to respond to the subpoenas dated April 24, 2007, served, respectively, on those entities. I understand from Gerald B. Lefcourt and Lilly Ann Sanchez, both counsel to Jeffrey Epstein, that as a result of a telephone conversation had amongst you, Mr. Lefcourt and Ms. Sanchez,

d from Gerald B. Lefcourt and Lilly Ann Sanchez, both counsel to Jeffrey Epstein, that as a result of a telephone conversation had amongst you, Mr. Lefcourt and Ms. Sanchez, you are now seeking documents reflecting: 1. Ownership of JEGE and Hyperion; 2. Assets of JEGE and Hyperion; and 3. Employees of

ted differently than anyone else. Mr. Thomas apparently stated that he understood that there was evidence that the women had lied about their ages. AUSA Weinstein replied that this was not a defense and that Mr. Thomas should not believe "the spin" of Mr. Epstein's "high-priced attorneys." Indeed, Mr. Weinste

3, August 16, 2007 Letter from M. Villafana to G. Lefcourt (“In other words, if the sex offense case is reso

hed” him (in the words of Mr. Thomas) for disclosing the contents of their prior conversation to the defense, and strongly “reminded” Mr. Thomas that AUSA Weinstein’s prior comments about Mr. Epstein had only been “hypothetical” in nature. That claim is sheer nonsense: AUSA Weinstein had disclosed specific details