Epstein Secrets

ses was to encourage an ethical conflict.% 83. On about November 30, 2007, U.S. Attorney Acosta sent a letter to one of Epstein's defense attorneys, Ken Starr, stating: "I am directing our prosecutors not to issue victim notification letters until this Friday at 5 p.m., to provide you with time to review t

m notification letters discussed in previous paragraphs to the victims or anything discussing any of the NPA provisions."' 85. On December 5, 2007, Starr sent a letter to U.S. Attorney Acosta (with copy to AUSA Sloman) asking about issuance of victim notification letters and stating: "While we believe

bout October 26 or 27, 2007, after the initial plea agreement was signed, FBI agents contacted Jane Doe I. Special Agents E. Nesbitt Kuyrkendall and Jason Richards met in 78 US_Atty_Cor. 00220-00226 (Exhibit 78). 79 000551.000554 (Exhibit 79). 8° Exhibit 64 at 4. 81 Exhibit 62. 82 Id. 83 Id.; Exhibit 63 at

on FLSD Docket 02/21/2019 Page 14 of 33 82.) On about November 30, 2007, U.S. Attorney Acosta sent a letter to one of Epstein's defense attorneys, Kenneth Starr, stating: "I am directing our prosecutors not to issue victim notification letters until this Friday at 5 p.m., to provide you with time to review t

ow requires this District to consider the victims' rights under this statute in negotiating this Agreement." (DE 407 at ¶ 83.) On December 5, 2007, Starr sent a letter to U.S. Attorney Acosta (with copy to AUSA Sloman) asking about issuance of victim notification letters and stating: "While we believe

02/21/2019 Page 12 of 33 NPA's compensation procedure. (DE 407 at ¶ 65.) On about October 26 or 27, 2007, Special Agents E. Nesbitt Kuyrkendall and Jason Richards met in person with Jane Doe 1. They explained that Epstein would plead guilty to state charges, he would be required to register as a sex offender

rneys to the Deputy Attorney General. Ex. V. On June 23, 2008, John Roth, Senior Associate Deputy Attorney General, wrote to Messrs. Leflcowitz and Starr, advising them that "federal prosecution of this case is appropriate." Ex. I. Mr. Roth also told Epstein's attorneys that their allegations of pros

. The NPA itself was attacked on a number of grounds, including the provision for compensation of Epstein's victims. Ex. K, Nov. 28, 2007 Ltr. from Kenneth W. Starr to Assistant Att'y Gen. Alice S. Fisher. The Government cannot be faulted for properly recognizing that the NPA might be set aside by the efforts o

ation from Jane Doe No. 2. Ex. B; Ex. S, 6-12. On April 24, 2007, Jane Doe No. 2 was interviewed by FBI Special Agents E. Nesbitt Kuyrkendall and Jason Richards and AUSA Marie Villafafia, in the presence of her attorney, James Eisenberg, Esq. Ex. C; Ex. R, I 5; Ex. S, q 12. Jane Doe No. 2 described her meeti

rneys to the Deputy Attorney General. Ex. V. On June 23, 2008, John Roth, Senior Associate Deputy Attorney General, wrote to Messrs. Leflcowitz and Starr, advising them that "federal prosecution of this case is appropriate." Ex. I. Mr. Roth also told Epstein's attorneys that their allegations of pros

. The NPA itself was attacked on a number of grounds, including the provision for compensation of Epstein's victims. Ex. K, Nov. 28, 2007 Ltr. from Kenneth W. Starr to Assistant Att'y Gen. Alice S. Fisher. The Government cannot be faulted for properly recognizing that the NPA might be set aside by the efforts o

tion from Jane Doe No. 2. Ex. B; Ex. S,11[6-12. On April 24, 2007, Jane Doe No. 2 was interviewed by FBI Special Agents E. Nesbitt Kuyrkendall and Jason Richards and AUSA Marie Villafafia, in the presence of her attorney, James Eisenberg, Esq. Ex. C; Ex. R, 15; Ex. S, ¶ 12. Jane Doe No. 2 described her meetin

ses was to encourage an ethical conflict.% 83. On about November 30, 2007, U.S. Attorney Acosta sent a letter to one of Epstein's defense attorneys, Ken Starr, stating: "I am directing our prosecutors not to issue victim notification letters until this Friday at 5 p.m., to provide you with time to review t

m notification letters discussed in previous paragraphs to the victims or anything discussing any of the NPA provisions."' 85. On December 5, 2007, Starr sent a letter to U.S. Attorney Acosta (with copy to AUSA Sloman) asking about issuance of victim notification letters and stating: "While we believe

bout October 26 or 27, 2007, after the initial plea agreement was signed, FBI agents contacted Jane Doe I. Special Agents E. Nesbitt Kuyrkendall and Jason Richards met in 78 US_Atty_Cor. 00220-00226 (Exhibit 78). 79 000551.000554 (Exhibit 79). 8° Exhibit 64 at 4. 81 Exhibit 62. 82 Id. 83 Id.; Exhibit 63 at

lemental privilege log (DE 216- 1), with regard to supplemental box No. 3 (P-013504 to P-013507). The entry here reads: "File folder labeled `Mtg w/ Ken Starr, RAA, JS, Drew' containing handwritten notes by A. Marie Villafaiia." Kenn Staff, of course, is a defense attorney who represented defendant Epstein

3 of the supplemental privilege log (DE 216-1), with regard to Suppl. Box #3 P-013342 to P-013350. The entry reads: "File folder entitled `12/05/07 Starr to Acosta' containing drafts of 11/30/07 letters from A. Acosta to K. Starr and from J. Sloman to J. Lefkowitz re performance and victim notificati

of Florida, Jane Doe No. 1 was contacted to be advised regarding the investigation. On October 26, 2007, Special Agents E. Nesbitt Kuyrkendall and Jason Richards met in person with Jane Doe No. 1 because she was recognized as a "victim' of Epstein's crime. 15 EFTA00081130 Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 2

mental privilege log (DE 216-1) contains an entry concerning Suppl. Box #3 P-013342 through P-013350, which involves "File folder entitled '12/05/07 Starr to Acosta' containing drafts of 11/30/07 letters from A. Acost to K. Starr and from J. Sloman to J. Leficowitz re performance and victim notificati

fforts by former President Bill Clinton, Andrew Albert Christian Edward (a/k/a Prince Andrew, Duke of York), Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz, Ken Starr, Lillian Sanchez, Jay Lefkowitz, and Roy Black on his behalf. EFTA00179727 Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 225-1 Entered on FLSD Docket 08/16/201

of Florida, Jane Doe No. I was contacted to be advised regarding the investigation. On October 26, 2007, Special Agents E. Nesbitt Kuyrkendall and Jason Richards met in person with Jane Doe No. 1 because she was recognized as a "victim' of Epstein's crime. 15 EFTA00179713 Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 2

efs to the Deputy Attorney General. Ex... 25. On June 23, 2008, John Roth, Senior Associate Deputy Attorney General wrote to Messrs. Lefkowitz and Starr, advising them that "federal prosecution of this case is appropriate." Ex. I. Mr. Roth also told Epstein's attorneys that their allegations of prose

, Jane Doe No. 2 appeared on April 24, 2007, for a videotaped interview conducted 3 EFTA00211762 by FBI Special Agents E. Nesbitt Kuyrkendall and Jason Richards and AUSA Marie in the presence of her attorney, James Eisenberg, Esq. Ex. C; Ex. R, 5; Ex. SI 12. Jane Doe No. 2 described her meetings with Epste

s to the Deputy Attorney General. Ex. V. 25. On June 23, 2008, John Roth, Senior Associate Deputy Attorney General, wrote to Messrs. Lefkowitz and Starr, advising them that "federal prosecution of this case is appropriate." Ex. I. Mr. Roth also told Epstein's attorneys that their allegations of prose

10 her to testify, Jane Doe No. 2 appeared on April 24, 2007, for a videotaped interview conducted by FBI Special Agents E. Nesbitt Kuyrkendall and Jason Richards and AUSA Marie Villafafia, in the presence of her attorney, James Eisenberg, Esq. Ex. C; Ex. R, 1 5; Ex. S, 112. Jane Doe No. 2 described her meet

Entered on FLSD Docket 02/21/2019 Page 12 of 33 NPA's compensation procedure. (DE 407 at ¶ 65.) On about October 26 or 27, 2007, Special Agent and Jason Richards met in person with Jane Doe 1. They explained that Epstein would plead guilty to state charges, he would be required to register as a sex offender

on FLSD Docket 02/21/2019 Page 14 of 33 82.) On about November 30, 2007, U.S. Attorney Acosta sent a letter to one of Epstein's defense attorneys, Kenneth Stan, stating: "I am directing our prosecutors not to issue victim notification letters until this Friday at 5 p.m., to provide you with time to review t