Epstein Secrets

ofEpstein’s lawyers, the indictment was never presented to a federal grand jury. 25. Instead, then U.S. Attorney for the Southern District ofFlorida, Alexander Acosta, negotiated a plea deal with Epstein’s team of lawyers to grant immunity to Epstein (along with four named co-conspirators and any unnamed potential

LERK. 3/27/2023 2:57:43 PM On information and belief, based on public records, former State Attorney Krischer communicated with then U.S. Attorney Acosta concerning the NPA’s negotiation with Epstein’s lawyers. 29. Indeed, Epstein was not incarcerated in a Florida prison for the State crimes for which

e told to be patient’ while the investigation proceeded.” By then, it was too late. A deal had already been cut with then-South Florida U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta and Epstein’s attorneys to shelve a. 52-page federal indictment against Epstein, a former math teacher turned money manager who counts Presidents Don

id. “It taught them that someone with money can buy his Way out of anything. It’s outrageous and embarrassing for United States Attorney’s Office and the State Attorney’s Office.” Epstein now faces many civil lawsuits filed by the women, who are represented by a variety of attorneys. In many, the allegations are the same: tha

EPH ABRUZZO, CLERK. 3Y27/2023 4:10:49 PM I 27. When the FBI commenced its own investigation, then-U.S. Attorney for the Southern District ofFlorida, Alexander Acosta, asked First Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Sloman whether it was “appropriate to approach [State Attorney Krischer] and give him a heads up re wher

l be leakedstraight to Epstein.” i Appendix at 3 (OPR Report, p. 21). 5. The Infamous Non-Prosecution Agreement: “Please Tell Me You Are Joking.” 28. Acosta was well aware that the PBPD brought the case to the FBI’s attention because of a concern that the State Attorney’s Office had succumbed to “pressure

oman of this when she met with them at the start of the federal investigation. Acosta confirmed that he was aware that the PBPD was dissatisfied with the State Attorney’s Office’s handling ofthe case. Appendix at 3 (OPR Report, p. 174). i 29. Records unsealed in 2015 revealed that the FBI compiled reports on “34 confirmed minor

ought the matter to an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA), who opened a file with her supervisor’s approval and with the knowledge of then U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta. She worked with two FBI case agents to develop a federal case against Epstein and, in the course of the investigation, they discovered additional

tants to recruit girls to provide massages to him, and in many instances, those massages led to sexual activity. After the PBPD brought the case to the State Attorney’s Office, a Palm Beach County grand jury indicted Epstein, on July 19, 2006, for felony solicitation of prostitution in violation of Florida Statute § 796.0

ttle the case, the parties’ cross motions for summary judgment remained pending for more than a year. In 2017, President Donald Trump nominated Acosta to be Secretary of Labor. At his March 2017 confirmation hearing, Acosta was questioned only briefly about the Epstein case. On April 17, 2017,

of them to return my call as I had not heard from the State Attorney’s Office as to the time and date of the Grand Jury. At ap

ef Reite took the extraordinary ste prosecutor's office. At the time, the federal Florida was a Republican Reiter recalls being presen and remembers Acosta’s dec be the prosecution, to the who takes advantage of th sex crimes. Disgusted with I recalls thinking he’d found | In Acosta, the chief saw from

ith no intent tc CHAPT = would have resulted in 1 register as a sexual offer underage victims. Local police were dis 4 q ney’s conclusions, and re R. Alexander Acosta’s letter to the general public, Federal authorities recei M h 20. 2011 a engaged in additional inve arc 3 7 the quality of the evidenc: at trial. Wit

sic state crime of solicitation of prostitution.2 The State Attorney’s Office in Palm Beach County had conducted a diligent inv

s rights of our client, are at issue. Recently, the Criminal Division concluded a very limited review of this matter at the request of U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta. Critically, however, this review deliberately excluded many important aspects of this case. Just this past Friday, on May 16, 2008, we received a le

his point below. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_010723 --- PAGE BREAK --- Honorable Mark Filip May 19, 2008 Page 2 By way of background, we were informed by Mr. Acosta that, at his request, CEOS would be conducting a review to determine whether federal prosecution was both appropriate and, in his words, “fair.” That

cripts are included below). Furthermore, the women who visited Mr. Epstein’s home all visited voluntarily and many willingly returned several times. The State Attorney’s Office (the “SAO”) has vast experience prosecuting sex crimes and conducted an exhaustive, 15-month investigation of Mr. Epstein. A Grand Jury has concluded

sequently, Ms. 4 HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012163 --- PAGE BREAK --- KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP Villafana emailed the defense stating that United States Attorney Acosta would accept no less than 18 months of incarceration, following by a one-year term of house arrest. Federal Prosecutors Misrepresented the Number of

lic.” See Tab 27, September 24, 2007 Email from J. Lefkowitz to M. Villafana. 22. Ms. Villafana replied that she had “forwarded your message only to Alex [Acosta], Andy [Lourie], and Rolando [Garcia]. I don’t anticipate it going any further than that.” Jd. 23. Ms. Villafana stated that the agreement would be

s rights of our client, are at issue. Recently, the Criminal Division concluded a very limited review of this matter at the request of U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta. Critically, however, this review deliberately excluded many important aspects of this case. Just this past Friday, on May 16, 2008, we received a le

his point below. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019224 --- PAGE BREAK --- Honorable Mark Filip May 19, 2008 Page 2 By way of background, we were informed by Mr. Acosta that, at his request, CEOS would be conducting a review to determine whether federal prosecution was both appropriate and, in his words, “fair.” That

t Assistant’s former boutique law firm in Miami. The facts in this case all revolve around the classic state crime of solicitation of prostitution.2 The State Attorney’s Office in Palm Beach County had conducted a diligent investigation, convened a Grand Jury that returned an indictment, and made a final determination about

erhouse legal team tries to negotiate a deal with the State Attorney’s Office. Lawyers discuss a deferred prosecution in which

sued for Epstein’s computers, which were apparently removed from his Palm Beach home prior to the police search. August: The U.S. attorney in Miami, Alexander Acosta, enters into direct discussions about the plea agreement; a motion to compel production of Epstein’s computers is delayed. September: Federal prosec

ool and, later still, President Trump’s secretary of labor. Miami Herald file photo October: With the non-prosecution agreement still being debated, Acosta meets with Epstein lawyer Jay Lefkowitz at the West Palm Beach Marriott on Okeechobee Road to discuss finalizing a deal. Among the terms agreed upon:

ssic state crime of solicitation of prostitution? The State Attorney’s Office in Palm Beach County had conducted a diligent inv

rights of our client, are at issue. Recently, the Criminal Division concluded a very limited review of this matter at the ' request of U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta. Critically, however, this review deliberately excluded many important aspects of this case. Just this past Friday, on May 16, 2008, we received a le

below. A001438 HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025353 --- PAGE BREAK --- Honorable Mark Filip May 19, 2008 Page 2 By way of background, we were informed by Mr. Acosta that, at his request, CEOS would be conducting a review to determine whether federal prosecution was both appropriate and, in his words, “fair.” That