Epstein Secrets

States Attorney's Office Hon. R. Alexander Acosta (305) 530-6444 Southern District of Florida Pages From: Date; Fax It: Direct Si: arintir Kenneth W. Starr December 5, 2007 3 (213) 680-8500 Message: Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-013339 EFTA00230244 12/05/07 WED 15:24 FAX 1 213 880 8500 KIRKLAND&

ent e-mails and letters regarding victim notification and other issues. Some of these issues also are addressed in the U.S. Attorney's letter to Mr. Starr, but in light of our discussions, I believe a separate response is needed. In a recent e-mail, you write that you were surprised at the tone of my

r. See October 9, 2007 New York Post article attached at Tab C. Prior to signing the Non-Prosecution Agreement, Mr. Epstein's defense team included Ken Starr, Jay Lefkowitz, , Alan Dershowitz, Gerald Lefcourt, Roy Black, Guy Lewis, Martin Weinberg, Jack Goldberger, Stephanie Thacker", and the associates

er. See October 9, 2007 New York Post article attached at Tab C. Prior to signir the Non-Prosec tion Agreement, Mr. Epstein's defense team included Ken Start, Jay Lefkowitz, , Alan Dershowitz, Gerald Lefcourt, Roy Black, Guy Lewis, Martin Weinberg, Jack Goldberger, Stephanie Thacker', and the associates

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

itional support from CEOS. On September 7, 2007, U.S. Attorney Acosta met with Kirkland & Ellis partners Jay Lefkowitz and former Solicitor General Ken Starr and Ms. Sanchez, along with Chief Oosterbahn and AUSAs Villafana, John McMillan, and FAUSA Sloman. Messrs. Star and Lefkowitz presented arguments r

titution-type remedy for the victims pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 2255 was specifically raised and discussed at the September 7th meeting, and Mr. Starr thanked AUSA Villafana for bringing it to his attention as a novel approach to allowing the victims to receive essentially federal restitution while

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

itional support from CEOS. On September 7, 2007, U.S. Attorney Acosta met with Kirkland & Ellis partners Jay Lefkowitz and former Solicitor General Ken Starr and Ms. Sanchez, along with Chief Oosterbahn and AUSAs Villafana, John McMillan, and FAUSA Sloman. Messrs. Star and Lefkowitz presented arguments r

titution-type remedy for the victims pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 2255 was specifically raised and discussed at the September t h meeting, and Mr. Starr thanked AUSA Villafana for bringing it to his attention as a novel approach to allowing the victims to receive essentially federal restitution while

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

itional support from CEOS. On September 7, 2007, U.S. Attorney Acosta met with Kirkland & Ellis partners Jay Letkowitz and former Solicitor General Ken Starr and Ms. Sanchez, along with Chief Oosterbahn and AUSAs Villafana, John McMillan, and FAUSA Sloman.6 Messrs. Starr and Letkowitz presented arguments

z and former Solicitor General Ken Starr and Ms. Sanchez, along with Chief Oosterbahn and AUSAs Villafana, John McMillan, and FAUSA Sloman.6 Messrs. Starr and Letkowitz presented arguments regarding the sufficiency of the federal interest in the case and other legal and factual issues. We discussed th

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

r. See October 9, 2007 New York Post article attached at Tab C. Prior to signing the Non-Prosecution Agreement, Mr. Epstein's defense team included Ken Starr, Jay Lefkowitz, Lilly Ann Sanchez, Alan Dershowitz, Gerald Lefcourt, Roy Black, Guy Lewis, Martin Weinberg, Jack Goldberger, Stephanie Thacker", and

tz and former Solicitor General Ken Starr and Ms. Sanchez, along with Chief Oosterbahn and AUSAs Villafana, John McMillan, and FAUSA Sloman, Messrs. Starr and Leflcowitz presented arguments regarding the sufficiency of the federal interest in the case and other legal and factual issues. We discussed t

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

itional support from CEOS. On September 7, 2007, U.S. Attorney Acosta met with Kirkland & Ellis partners Jay Lefkowitz and former Solicitor General Ken Starr and Ms. Sanchez, along with Chief Oosterbahn and AUSAs Villafana, John McMillan, and FAUSA Sloman. Messrs. Star and Lefkowitz presented arguments r

titution-type remedy for the victims pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 2255 was specifically raised and discussed at the September 7th meeting, and Mr. Starr thanked AUSA Villafana for bringing it to his attention as a novel approach to allowing the victims to receive essentially federal restitution while

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

itional support from CEOS. On September 7, 2007, U.S. Attorney Acosta met with Kirkland & Ellis partners Jay Lefkowitz and former Solicitor General Ken Starr and Ms. Sanchez, along with Chief Oosterbahn and AUSAs Villafana, John McMillan, and FAUSA Sloman.6 Messrs. Starr and Lefkowitz presented arguments

z and former Solicitor General Ken Starr and Ms. Sanchez, along with Chief Oosterbahn and AUSAs Villafana, John McMillan, and FAUSA Sloman.6 Messrs. Starr and Lefkowitz presented arguments regarding the sufficiency of the federal interest in the case and other legal and factual issues. We discussed th

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

re any decision to prosecute is permitted. I1 08-80736-CV-MARRA RFP WPB 001664 EFTA00209843 KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP AND ATTILJAIRU PARTNERSHIPS Kenneth W. Starr To Cell Writer Madly (213) 680-8440 [email protected] 777 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, California 90017 (213)680'8400 www.kirkland.com

nt. See Tab 35, November 28, 2007 Letter from K. Starr to A. Fisher. 43. Late in the day on November 2

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

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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