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

nstein never spoke about any specific case. Since the January 7, 2008 conversation, Weinstein has not had any further contact with Mr. Thomas. 2. Herman Sloman & Mermelstein (May 5, 2001- October 1, 2001). Seven years ago, I resigned from the SDFL for private practice. Less than five months later, I resigned from the la

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

instein never spoke about any specific case. Since the January 7,2008 conversation, Weinstein has not had any further contact with Mr. Thomas. 2. Herman Sloman & Mermelstein. Sevenyears ago, I resigned from the SDFL for private practice. Less than five months later, I resigned from the law firm and returned to the SDFL

that I should be removed from supervising the current investigation and/or disciplined. Mr. Epstein is represented by Jay Lelkowitz, Esq. and Dean Kenneth Starr of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Harvard Law Professor, Alan Dershowitz, Gerald Lefcourt, Esq., Martin Weinberg, Esq., Lilly Ann Sanchez, Esq., Guy Lewis, E

resented by Jay Lelkowitz, Esq. and Dean Kenneth Starr of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Harvard Law Professor, A

HOLLYWOOD. rLORIDA 33021 TELEPHONE 1054) 962.2200 rACSIMILE 1054, 962 4202 www.HERMANLAW COm July 2, 2002 Filing of Articles of Amendment of Herman Sloman & Mermelstein, P.A. New Corporal Name: Herman & Meimelstein. P.A• Dear Sir/Madam: 1 OOOO62O29° 1 --El -07/03/02--01 --°01 ***35.00 43S. 00 Enclosed herewith

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

nstein never spoke about any specific case. Since the January 7, 2008 conversation, Weinstein has not had any further contact with Mr. Thomas. 2. Herman Sloman & Mermelstein (May 5, 2001 - October 1, 2001). Seven years ago, I resigned from the SDFL for private practice. Less than five months later, I resigned from the l

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

o. Unbeknownst to me, on July 2, 2002, articles of amendment were filed with the Florida Division of Corporations to reflect that the firm name of °Herman Sloman & Mermelstein" was changed back to "Herman & Mermelstein." The article of amendment indicates the amendment was adopted on July 1, 2002, without shareholder acti