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

confidentiality provision that require[ed] us to inform Mr. Epstein's counsel before making any disclosure."170 154. On September 18, 2008, attorney Katherine Ezell representing some of Epstein's victims emailed the line prosecutor, asking whether the NPA was "blessed" by Judge Marra. The line prosecutor emaile

Epstein added former Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr and Jay Lefkowitz from Kirkland and Ellis, former

court, and author and Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz. In connection with the federal investigation, Epstein added former Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr and Jay Lefkowitz from Kirkland and Ellis, former U.S. Attorney Guy Lewis, former Assistant U.S. Attorneys Lilly Ann Sanchez and Michael Tien, and M

we intended to provide to the Special Master for his selection: Fs "As far as the five attorney names that we will be providing, I propose Bert MI Katherine Ezell at Podhurst Orseck, Stuart Grossman, Ed Rogers, and Walter Cobath." While I was on leave, First Assistant negotiated an Addendum to the Non- Prose

hereof, including all attachments. EFTA00213771 . EFTA00213772 12/10/2007 04:43 PM To -Jay Letkowite cc bcc Subject Meeting on Friday with Ken Starr Hi Jay — Will you be attending the meeting on Friday? Thank you. Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33

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her delay. As far as the five attorney names providing, I propose Bert Ocariz, Podhurst Orseck, Stuart Grossman, Walter Cobath. that we will be Katherine Ezell at Ed Rogers, and If you would like to use the same Special Master to resolve fees disputes as well as to handle the selection of the attorney, I

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

intended to provide to the Special Master for his selection:8 "As far as the five attorney names that we will be providing, I propose Bert Ocariz, Katherine Ezell at Podhurst Orseck, Stuart Grossman, Ed Rogers, and Walter Cobath." While I was on leave, First Assistant negotiated an Addendum to the Non-Prose

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

confidentiality provision that require[ed] us to inform Mr. Epstein's counsel before making any disclosure."170 154. On September 18, 2008, attorney Katherine Ezell representing some of Epstein's victims emailed the line prosecutor, asking whether the NPA was "blessed" by Judge Marra. The line prosecutor emaile

e cases was to encourage an ethical conflict." 83. On about November 30, 2007, U.S. Attorney 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

im notification letters discussed in previous paragraphs to the victims or anything discussing any of the NPA provisions.98 85. On December 5, 2007, Starr sent a letter to U.S. Attorney (with copy to AUSA asking about issuance of victim notification letters and stating: "While we believe that it is w

confidentiality provision that require[ed] us to inform Mr. Epstein's counsel before making any disclosure."170 154. On September 18, 2008, attorney Katherine Ezell representing some of Epstein's victims emailed the line prosecutor, asking whether the NPA was "blessed" by Judge Marra. The line prosecutor emaile

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

ecution of the contract, and there is no need for further delay. As far as the five attorney names that we will be providing, I propose Bert Ocariz, Katherine Ezell at Podhurst Orseck, Stuart Grossman, Ed Rogers, and Walter Cobath. If you would like to use the same Special Master to resolve fees disputes as well

d privileged. Will be produced to opposing counsel upon lifting of stay] Suppl. Box #3 P-013342 Thru P-013350 File folder entitled "12/05/07 Starr to Acosta" containing drafts of 11/30/07 letters from A. Acosta to K. Starr and from to J. Leflcowitz re performance and victim notification wit

y-Client Privilege Deliberative Process Work Product Investigative privilege Suppl. Box #3 P-013504 Thru P-013507 File folder labeled "Mtg w/ Ken Starr, RAA_I_La S Drew" containing handwritten notes by A. = Attorney-Client Privilege Work Product Suppl. Box #3 P-013508 Thru P-013514 File folde

confidentiality provision that require[ed] us to inform Mr. Epstein's counsel before making any disclosure.s170 154. On September 18, 2008, attorney Katherine Ezell representing some of Epstein's victims emailed the line prosecutor, asking whether the NPA was "blessed" by Judge Marra. The line prosecutor emaile

ween any member of the press and any employee of our office or the FBI since you incorrectly imensed investigators of tolling "Vanity Rae about Mr. Starr's entploynoatt by Mr. Epstein several months ago. We intend to continue to telltale from commenting or providing information to the press. We would

ution of the contract, and there is no need for further delay. As far as the five attorney names that we will be providing, I propose Bert Ocariz, Katherine Ezell at Podhurst Orseck, Stuart Grossman, Ed Rogers, and Walter Cobath. If you would like to use the same Special Master to resolve fees disputes as w