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

the civil cases;_".said Miami attomeyJeffr-ey Hetman, \~ho represents the alleged vic;tims i]) the federaJ la,wsuits. West l: alro 13each attorney Ted Leopold represents one alleged vidim in a civil suit in state court. He said he anticipates amending tha:rlawstiit to adcf"afew other c:lie1,1ti(,:is w~ll_

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

ying in the civil cases," said Miami attorney Jeffrey Herman, who represents the alleged victims in the federal lawsuits. West Palm Beach attorney Ted Leopold represents one alleged victim in a civil suit in state court. He said he anticipates amending that lawsuit to add "a few other clients" as well. I

06) 9/13/2006 Subpoena to Good Samaritan Hospital (return date 9/22/06) 9/21/2006 Subpoena to The Dalton School (return date 9/29/09) 9/26/2006 Acosta, Mulvihill, Sloman, Nom, Waters , Lowrie ' Stefin, Atkinson, Garcia, Brown, Boscovich, Martinez Villafana Memo regarding changes to Child Ex

avery (return date 5/29/07) 59 5/22/2007 Andrew Lourie Gerald B. Lefcourt Letter requesting to meet with Matthew Menchel and Jeffrey Sloman and Alex Acosta prior to an indictment being filed 28 5/22/2007 Matthew Menchel and Jeff Sloman; cc: A. Marie Villafaiia . Andrew Loune Email re letter recei

Jeff Sloman regarding inquiries from State Attorney's Office regarding Epstein plea to state charge and facts supporting state plea 12/21/2007 It Alexander Acosta Jay Lefkowitz Knowledge of "list" of alleged victims is limited. Proposal deprives Epstein of his opportunity to test the validity of these women'

I'dyesha Braden Email chain regarding Epstein sentencing 6/30/2008 Villafatia Susan Roe Email chain regarding news article 6/30/2008 Villafana Ted Leopold Email chain with response to 6/30/08 email from Villafana with contact information 6/30/2008 Emails between Marie Villafatia and attorney for gra

Sloman regarding inquiries from State Attorney's Office regarding Epstein plea to state charge and facts supporting state plea 12/21/2007 11. Al Acostaer exand Jay Lefkowitz Knowledge of "list" of alleged victims is limited. Proposal deprives Epstein of his opportunity to test the validity of these

e handling of the investigation by the State Attorney's Office 1/3/2008 I :.mails between Marie Villafatia, Alex Acosta, and Jeff Sloman regarding Alex Acosta telephone conference with Jay Lefkowitz where Lefkowitz admitted that he never intended to have Epstein plead guilty to an offense that required se

ttorneys also falsely accused FAUSA Sloman (and me) of promising money to a victim in exchange for her willingness to accuse Epstein. U.S. Aftorney R. Alexander Acosta (now Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor): USA Acosta served as the head of the U.S. Attorney's Office throughout the investigation of Jeffre

Mycsha Braden Email chain regarding Epstein sentencing 6/30/2008 Villafatia Susan Roc Email chain regarding news article 6/30/2008 Villataria Ted Leopold Email chain with response to 6/30/08 email from Villafana with contact info don 6/30/2008 Emails between Marie Villafana and attorney for grand j

ns regarding the work release program, please direct your inquiries to Captain David Sleeth, Palm Beach Sheriff's Office, 561-688-3595. Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta United States Attorney By: ob/Z Made Ilea faila A. Marie Villafafia Assistant U.S. Attorney EFTA00224913 Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Fr

s Office, 561-688-3595. Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta United States Attorney By: ob/Z Made Ilea fail

S. Attorney EFTA00224919 Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 5.53 PM To: Ted Leopold Subject: Work Release Notice — Leopold Client pdf Dear Mr. Leopold: Please review the attached with your client. Work Release lake -- Leopold.

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

nd pain" as a result of Epstein's "reckless conduct." Jane Doe lust didn't want the lawsuit going forward with the father's involve- ment," said Ted Leopold, the mother's attorney. "She wanted to pursue it on her own. The father essentially did this on his own." Jane Doe has been es- • tranged from h

rom a matter pending in the Central Region of the United States Attorney's Office prior to September I, 2007? Yes X No Respectfully submitted, R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA TED TA ATT •RNEY BY: 3. IN I v. . a. . • •4‘ • Florida Bar No. 500 South Australian Avenue, Suite 400 West Palm Beach. FL 33401 EFTA0168

es X No Respectfully submitted, R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA TED TA ATT •RNEY BY: 3. IN I v. . a. . •

sh and pain" as a result of Epstein "reckless conduct" Jane Doe lust didn't Want the lawsuit going forward with the fathers involve- ment," said Ted Leopold, the mother's attorney. "She wanted to pursue it on her own. The father essentially did this on his own." Jane Doe has • been es- tranged from h

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

e saying in the civil cases,” said Miami attorneyJeffrey Herman, who represents the alleged victims in the federal lawsuits. West Palm Beach attorney Ted Leopold represents one alleged victim in a civil suit in state court He said lie anticipates amending that lawsuit to add "a few other clients” as well. In t

Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2008 2:51 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS); Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS); Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Emailing: 080717 Tein Ltr.wpd Attachments: 080717 DraftTein Ltr.wpd

arie Malaita 500 S. Australian Ave, 4th Floor West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 (561) 820-8?11 Facsimile (561) 820-8777 FACSIMILE COVER SHEET TO: Ted Leopold, Esq. DATE: July 10, 2008 FAX NO. (561) 697-2383 PHONE NO. 561 684-6500 ge? # OF PAGES: 4 RE: FROM: A. MARIE VILLAFAIRA, Assistant U.S. A

C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Friday, September 12, 200811:04 AM To: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS); Lee, Dexter (USAFLS); Jacobus, Wendy (USAFLS) Subject: Epstein —FYI Hi all —Three quick things. FBI re

eived a FOIA request from Mike Tein asking for everything — evidence, 302s, handwritten notes, etc. FBI received a Florida Sunshine law request from Ted Leopold. Epstein was in the newspaper yesterday because Jeff Herman filed two new lawsuits. FBI counsel is responding to the two requests. Wendy and Dexter