Epstein Secrets

eceived young girls, some as young as 14, in his home for sex. But with a dream-team of lawyers that included Harvard professor Alan Dershowitz and Ken Starr, a key figure in the Monica Lewinsky case against Clinton, the case dragged on for nearly two years as the then-State Attorney Barry Krischer seemed

out such girls. Meanwhile, the attor- neys tried to shift responsi- bility from predator to prey. I wanted to talk with those esteemed attorneys. Kenneth Starr, whose report led to Bill Clinton's impeach- ment, is dean of Pepperdine University Law School in Malibu, Calif The school's mission statement ad

dean of Pepperdine University Law School in Malibu, Calif The school's mission statement advertis- es its "Christian emphasis." So why would Mr. Starr rep- resent such a sleazebag? A school spokesman said Mr. Starr, who is traveling in Israel, "has decided not to comment at this time." So the m

not returned. The name of Assistant U.S. Attorney A. Marie Villafana is on the deal. She still works as a federal prosecutor in West Palm Beach, but Alicia Valle, the office's special counsel, said in an e- mail, "We cannot comment on your questions." Didn't she really mean will not? This case got into the fe

s have been stalled as Epstein uses a dream team of lawyers that also includes Harvard professor Alan Dershowitz and for- mer Whitewater prosecutor Ken Starr. Now, a trial has been set for July, just in case. "Things have been delayed," Goldberger said. The problem? Sources close to the case say Epst

e's getting his money worth from his large legal team, which includes Harvard Law School Pro- fessor Alan Dershowitz (remember • OJ. Simpson?) and Kenneth Starr (remember Monica Lewinsky?). Jack Goldberger of West Palm Beach, who also on the team, told Post columnist Jose Lambiet in November: "This case

Dershowitz and for- mer Whitewater prosecutor Ken Starr. Now, a trial has been set for July, just in ca

ee- ment approved in state Circuit Court. "The court has taken the mo- tions under advisement and not ruled yet," U.S. District Court spokeswoman Alicia Valle wrote in an e-mail. "The parties are conferring to determine if an evidentiary hearing is necessary." Marra did not rule but asked for more info

ng in light of the legal power- houses who have worked for Epstein, including Harvard professor Alan Dershowitz and Bill Clin- ton investigator Kenneth Starr. Lefcourt is a past president of the. National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Epstein's local defense attorney, Jack Goldberger, issu

aire money manager now facing an indictment and prison time stemming from allegations of sexual crimes with underage girls. Many insiders believe Starr—the prosecutor in the Clinton-Lewinsky sex scandal—will work his powerful connections to get Epstein excused of the charges. STARR TURN Ken Eps

ice for comment Monday was not returned. The name of Assistant U.S. Attorney is on the deal. Sesti li ederal prosecutor in West Palm Beach, but Alicia Valle, the office's special coun- sel, said in an e-mail, "We cannot comment on your questions" Didn't she really mean will not? This case got into the

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returned. The name of Assistant US. Attorney A. Marie Villafana is on the deal. She still works as a federal prosecutor in West Palm Beach, but Alicia Valle, the office's special coun- sel, said in an e-mail, "We cannot comment on your questions." Didn't she really mean tall not? This case got into the

notifying the executive office of the U.S. Attorneys 15 that you were seeking employment with Kirkland S Ellis, a 16 firm of which two attorneys, Ken Starr and Jay Lefkowitz had 17 been representing Jeffrey Epstein. Is that correct? 18 A We may -- we may get into it a little bit later, 19 but I th

S Ellis, a 16 firm of which two attorneys, Ken Starr and Jay Lefkowitz had 17 been representing Jeff

notifying the executive office of the U.S. Attorneys 15 that you were seeking employment with Kirkland S Ellis, a 16 firm of which two attorneys, Ken Starr and Jay Lefkowitz had 17 been representing Jeffrey Epstein. Is that correct? 18 A We may -- we may get into it a little bit later, 19 but I th

S Ellis, a 16 firm of which two attorneys, Ken Starr and Jay Lefkowitz had 17 been representing Jeff

notifying the executive office of the U.S. Attorneys 15 that you were seeking employment with Kirkland S Ellis, a 16 firm of which two attorneys, Ken Starr and Jay Lefkowitz had 17 been representing Jeffrey Epstein. Is that correct? 18 A We may -- we may get into it a little bit later, 19 but I th

S Ellis, a 16 firm of which two attorneys, Ken Starr and Jay Lefkowitz had 17 been representing Jeff

ht. 19 Q -- gets to you, apparently by blind carbon, because 20 there's no indication you actually get it. 21 A Right. 22 Q But you advise Alicia Valle, who I think was your 23 press person -- 24 A Correct. 25 Q -- that, ' hasn't even finished her EFTA00009298 --- PAGE BREAK --- Page 71

ht. 19 Q -- gets to you, apparently by blind carbon, because 20 there's no indication you actually get it. 21 A Right. 22 Q But you advise Alicia Valle, who I think was your 23 press person -- 24 A Correct. 25 Q -- that, ' hasn't even finished her EFTA00009298 --- PAGE BREAK --- Page 71

ht. 19 Q -- gets to you, apparently by blind carbon, because 20 there's no indication you actually get it. 21 A Right. 22 Q But you advise Alicia Valle, who I think was your 23 press person -- 24 A Correct. 25 Q -- that, ' hasn't even finished her EFTA00009298 --- PAGE BREAK --- Page 71

prosecutors all the more interesting in light of the legal heavyweights who have worked for Epstein, including Harvard professor Alan Dershowitz and Kenneth Starr of Clinton impeachment fame. Lefcourt is a past president of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Epstein's local defense attorney,

ing Harvard professor Alan Dershowitz and Kenneth Starr of Clinton impeachment fame. Lefcourt is a past p

ing they are underage. The charges carry various statutory penalities ranging from 10 years to life, with a minimum mandatory of at least 10 years. Alicia Valle, spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Miami, declined comment. Expert: Feds take few sex-assault cases HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_013432 --- PAGE BR