Epstein Secrets

o related to the indictment. On September 7, 2007, Epstein's attorneys met with the U.S. Attorney, Drew Oosterbaan, Jeff Sloman, John McMillan, and I. Ken Starr presented federalism arguments, urging deferral to state prosecution. When those arguments failed, Epstein's attorneys slated that he wanted to enga

RNEY 3 Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-011819 EFTA00192865 U.S. Department of Justice Washington, D.C. 20530 June 23, 2008 Jay Lefkowitz„ Esq. Kenneth Starr, Esq. Kirkland and Ellis LLP 777 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90017 Gentlemen: This Office has completed a thorough review of the U.S.

sterbaan, Jeff Sloman, John McMillan, and I. Ken Starr presented federalism arguments, urging deferral t

Document 29 Entered on FLSD Docket 05/26/2009 Page 8 of 36 B. Masha's Law Does Not Apply To This Case. The presumption against retroactivity and the Ex Post Facto clause preclude application of Masha's Law in this case, where the alleged predicate conduct was completed before 2006. 1. Congress Dld Not Intend

As , discussed • 4.1 Z712a...t1 Kenneth W. Starr cc: Honorable Alice Fisher, Assistant Attorney

ecember 10. In the rn e wi O OW up with you y p one regar ng our su missions e ore ecoseobusiness on Monday. As , discussed • 4.1 Z712a...t1 Kenneth W. Starr cc: Honorable Alice Fisher, Assistant Attorney General , First Assistant U.S. Attorney Chicago Hong Kong London Mandl Nvei 'fork San Francis

ot be 2 EFTA01718491 05/16/2008 11:16 FAX 05/18/08 FRI 11:09 FAX @004/006 1004 so novel as to implicate the so-called "clear statement rule," the Ex Post Facto clause, or the Due Process clause. As with the other legal issues, Mr. Acosta may elect to proceed with the case. Absence of coercion. With respect

lowing the execution of the NPA, the report reflects that the USAO- SDFL contacted the CEOS Chief in connection with a letter from Epstein's counsel, Kenneth Starr, protesting about complying with certain parts of the NPA. OPR Report at 95. According to the report: At the same time, at [USAO-SDFL supervisor]

address the NPA "other than to say that she agrees with it." During her OPR interview, [Assistant Attorney General] Fisher did not recall reading Starr's letter or discussing it with Oosterbaan, but believed the comment about her "agree[ing] with it" referred to a federal prosecution of Epstein, wh

Leahy's comments indicate that Congress declined to add language that would allow for the resurrection of time-barred prosecutions, in violation of the Ex Post Facto Clause.14 But that conduct in 2000). Indeed, that is precisely what Congress authorized when it extended the statute of limitations for such crimes

lowing the execution of the NPA, the report reflects that the USAO- SDFL contacted the CEOS Chief in connection with a letter from Epstein's counsel, Kenneth Starr, protesting about complying with certain parts of the NPA. OPR Report at 95. According to the report: At the same time, at [USAO-SDFL supervisor]

address the NPA "other than to say that she agrees with it." During her OPR interview, [Assistant Attorney General] Fisher did not recall reading Starr's letter or discussing it with Oosterbaan, but believed the comment about her "agree[ing] with it" referred to a federal prosecution of Epstein, wh

Leahy's comments indicate that Congress declined to add language that would allow for the resurrection of time-barred prosecutions, in violation of the Ex Post Facto Clause.14 But that conduct in 2000). Indeed, that is precisely what Congress authorized when it extended the statute of limitations for such crimes

ou at your earliest convenience to discuss the important issues raised by the USAO’s conduct in this deeply policy-laden matter. Sincerely, MD WS. Kenneth W. Starr HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012658 11/28/07 WED 09:19 FAX 1 213 680 8500 KIRKLAND&ELLIS LLP (qj001 SHEXSHELES ESTE TE TTCAS BEE TX REPORT #22 ¥ELAEASRESETSELT

entered his plea. This letter should then come from the attorney representative, and not from the Government, to avoid any bias. As you know, Judge Starr has requested a meeting with Assistant Attorney General Fisher to address what we believe is the unprecedented nature of the section 2255 component o

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012671 2] 004/006 05/16/2008 11:16 FAX ioe 05/16/08 FRI 11:09 FAX 80 novel as to implicate the so-called “‘clear statement rule,” the Ex Post Facto clause, or the Due Process clause. As with the other legal issues, Mr. Acosta may elect to proceed with the case. Absence of coercion. With respect

lowing the execution of the NPA, the report reflects that the USAO- SDFL contacted the CEOS Chief in connection with a letter from Epstein's counsel, Kenneth Starr, protesting about complying with certain parts of the NPA. OPR Report at 95. According to the report: At the same time, at [USAO-SDFL supervisor]

address the NPA "other than to say that she agrees with it." During her OPR interview, [Assistant Attorney General] Fisher did not recall reading Starr's letter or discussing it with Oosterbaan, but believed the comment about her "agree[ing] with it" referred to a federal prosecution of Epstein, wh

of limitations for such crimes through the lifetime of the victim. 30 EFTA00103055 the resurrection of time-barred prosecutions, in violation of the Ex Post Facto Clause.14 But that concern is entirely separate from extending the statute of limitations for live claims, which is what Congress did here. Critica

address the NPA "other than to say that she agrees with it." During her OPR interview, [Assistant Attorney General] Fisher did not recall reading Starr's letter or discussing it with but believed the comment about her "agree[ing] with it" referred to a federal prosecution of Epstein, which she bel

of limitations for such crimes through the lifetime of the victim. 30 EFTA00099997 the resurrection of time-barred prosecutions, in violation of the Ex Post Facto Clause.14 But that concern is entirely separate from extending the statute of limitations for live claims, which is what Congress did here. Critica