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

been sealed and hidden from public scrutiny.. As a member of the public, E.W' has a right to have these documents unsealed/’wrote former CircuitJudge Bill Berger, now in private practice arid representing one of the women. The Palm Beach Post also will ask Colbath to unseal the agreement., Post attorney Deanna

pstein’s lawyers, the indictment was never presented to a federal grand jury. 22. Instead, then U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, 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 potentia

nt him to prison for life. 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. 26. Indeed, Epstein was not incarcerated in a Florida prison for the State crimes for whi

ld 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 D

n sealed and hidden from public scrutiny. As a member of the public, E.W. has a right to have these documents unsealed," wrote former Circuit Judge Bill Berger, now in private practice and representing one of the women. The Palm Beach Post also will ask Colbath to unseal the agreement. Post attorney Deann

the Complaint which confirms his commitment. Cordially yo Rob D. Critton, Jr. RDC/JPL:ab Cc EFTA00183041 L EFTA00183042 . (USAFLS) From: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS) Sent: 811:55 AM To: . (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); exter inson, Karen (USAFLS) Subject: RE: New proposed response to Jay

a copy of the Plea Agreement with the State Attorney's Office and notification of the date and time of the change of plea. Thank you. Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta United States Attorney By: Assistant United States Attorney cc: AUSA EFTA00183050 THE PALM BEACH POST • FRIDAY, SEPI EMBER 4 2009 Appeals

just state victims. We believe that such notification would not be required by 18 USC §3771. Your office has come to a similar conclusion, see AUSA Alex Acosta's December 19, 2007 letter to Lilly Sanchez, pg 2. We are sensitive, however, to the adversarial litigation previously filed regarding other §3771 is

e ones and used other young women to lure them to his Palm Beach mansion. They walked away with between $200 and $1,000.. Former Circuit Judge Bill Berger, also represent- ing victims, called the agreement a "sweetheart deal." "Why was it so impor- tant for the government to make this deal?" Berger

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minority candidates, and they are strong candidates — former and current partners and judges - Among the minority applicants to succeed U S Attorney Alex Acosta are three black judges. Broward Circuit Judge Ilona Holmes. head of the criminal division, Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Daryl Trawick. and Palm Beach Co

dge Sonia Sotomayor for the U S Supreme Court If confirmed by the Senate, she will become the first Hispanic on the high court. Earlier this month, Acosta accepted the dean position at Florida International University's law school in Miami The Republican appointee knew his time was limited when Obama w

A lawyer for The Pahn Beach Peet also has joined in the request. "It's a secret agree- ment A secret, sweetheart g ant," said former ot:II:Judge Bill Berger, who now represents some of the women. "Everybody was in on this deal except the victims and the public; Berger said. The public should be o

irls for Epstein. If there's a precedent in this or any of the other 92 United States attorney's offices, we'd like to hear it. Not surprisingly, R. Alexander Acosta also agreed not to prosecute those women. If the outcome is frustrating, so is the lack of accountability. Mr. Acosta's name is on the deal, but

surprisingly, R. Alexander Acosta also agreed not to prosecute those women. If the outcome is frustrating, so is the lack of accountability. Mr. Acosta's name is on the deal, but he's now the dean of Florida International University's law school. A call to his office for comment Monday was not re

aled and hidden from public scrutiny. As a member of the public, E.W. has a right to have these documents unsealed," wrote former Circuit Judge Bill Berger, now in private practice and representing one of the women. The Palm Beach Post also will ask Colbath to unseal the agreement. Post attor- ney D

ICATE OF SERVICE WE HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been furnished via Mail; /Facsimile; (3 Overnight Delivery to R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney's Office-Southern District, 500 S. Australian Ave., Suite 400, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, Judith Stevenson Areo, Esq., Stat

/Facsimile; (3 Overnight Delivery to R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney's Office-Southern Distri

er for The Palm Beach Post also has joined in the request. "Itb a secret agree- ment. A secret, sweetheart agreement," said former Circuit Judge Bill Berger, who now represents some of the women. "Everybody was in on this deal except the victims and the public," Berger said. "The public should be

ed States was prepared to name in an indictment. SO STIPULATED AND AGREED. Dated: BRADLEY EDWARDS, ESQ. Attorney for Plaintiffs Jane Does #1 & 2 R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY Dated: By: ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY DEXTER LEE Attorney for Defendant United States -5- EFTA00191289 Case 9:08-cv-

ney for Plaintiffs Jane Does #1 & 2 R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY Dated: By: ASSISTANT

to unseal the deal that Epstein made with federal prosecutors. "It's a secret agreement, a secret sweetheart agreement," said former Circuit Judge Bill Berger, who represents some of the women. "Everybody was in on this deal except the victims and the public. The public should be outraged it has gone as f

ney'S Office Bradley J. Edwards James B. Lake Hon. Jeffrey J. Colbath Jack A. Goldberger Diana Martin Spencer T. Kuvin Rebecca Mercier Vargas R. Alexander Acosta EFTA00233335 DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOURTH DISTRICT July Term 2009 JEFFREY EPSTEIN, Appellant, 1. STATE OF FLORIDA

surprisingly, R. Alexander Acosta also agreed not to prosecute those women. If the outcome is frustrating, so is the lack of accountability. Mr. Acosta's name is on the deal, but he's now the dean of Florida International University% law school. A call to his office for comment Monday was not ret

le ones and used other young women to lure them to his Palm Beach mansion. They walked away with between $200 and $1,000. Former Circuit Judge Bill Berger, also represent- ing victims, called the agreement a "sweetheart deal." "Why was it so impor- tant for the government to make this deal?" Berger

F SERVICE WE HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been furnished via ei711.S. Mail; /Facsimile; o Overnight Delivery to R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney's Office-Southern District, 500 S. Australian Ave., Suite 400, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, Judith Stevenson Areo, Esq., Stat

/Facsimile; o Overnight Delivery to R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney's Office-Southern Distri

er for The Palm Beach Post also has joined in the request. "Ilk a secret agree- ment. A secret, sweetheart agreement," said former Circuit Judge Bill Berger, who now represents some of the women. "Everybody was in on this deal except the victims and the public," Berger said. "The public should be

tein. They asked her whether she had spoken to anyone else. She said yes, a private investigator had asked her the same questions. » Jeffrey Epstein: Acosta, Krischer trade barbs oyer sweetheart deal When they subpoenaed one of Epstein’s former employees, he told them the same thing. He and a private eye

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 Dona

aled and hidden from public scruti11y. A,s a me_mber of the p11blic, E.W. has a right to haye these documents unseaied/' wrote former Circuit Judge Bill Berger, now in ptivateptactice-ahd representing one ofthe women. The Pilrn Beach Post also will ask Colbath to unseal the agreement. Post attorneyDeanha,