Epstein Secrets

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

gs because of the exceptional public interest in this case and the compelling circumstances supporting transparency rather than continued secrecy. 1. The Grand Jury is Under the Court’s Supervision and Jurisdiction. 92. It is well-settled that the grand jury is ‘“a judicial proceeding in a court of justice . . an

to correct the representations to the Court regarding the status of the federal investigation. Sincerely, By: cc: Jack Goldber er, Esq. , Esq. R. Alexander Acosta United States Attorney Assistant Unite States Attorney EFTA00013667 --- PAGE BREAK --- U.S. Department of Justice United Stales Attorney Sout

cc: Jack Goldber er, Esq. , Esq. R. Alexander Acosta United States Attorney Assistant Unite States A

008 PAGE 2 federal investigation can continue. If, instead. Mr. Epstein intends to fully abide by the Non- Prosecution Agreement, then the "federal Grand Jury investigation will remain suspended, and all pending federal Grand Jury subpoenas will be held in abeyance unless and until [Epstein] violates any

or to discuss this matter in any way. Until then, I remain, Very truly yours, • Michael R. rein • cc: Jack Goldberger, Esq. Roy Black, Esq. Alex Acosta, Esq. 303110HAND AVENUE • EU ITC 3A0 • COCONUT GROVE, FLORIDA33133 TELEPHONE (303) 44E-1101 • rakes' ILC (303) 442.6744 • TNAT.LCWISTEIN.COM This

cc: Jack Goldberger, Esq. Roy Black, Esq. Alex Acosta, Esq. 303110HAND AVENUE • EU ITC 3A0 • COCONUT G

ly abide by the Non-Prosecution Agreement." The answer is yes. We confirm as you state in your letter that the Agreement requires that "the federal Grand Jury investigation will remain suspended, and all pending federal Grand Jury subpoenas will be held in abeyance unless and until [Mr. Epstein] violates

ons about it, please call me at By: Sincerely, R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY I acknowledge

ons about it, please call me at By: Sincerely, R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY I acknowledge

please call me at By: Sincerely, R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY I acknowledge

ons about it, please call me at By: Sincerely, R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY I acknowledge

ons about it, please call me at By: Sincerely, R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY I acknowledge

ons about it, please call me at By: Sincerely, R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY I acknowledge

ry material may be utilized by you for civil or administrative proceedings, nor for any other purpose that the enforcement of federal criminal law. Grand Jury proceedings are secret. Unauthorized disclosure ofmatters occurring before the grand jury is a violation of Fed. R. Crim. P 6(c), and may be punishe

ry material may be utilized by you for civil or administrative proceedings, nor for any other purpose that the enforcement of federal criminal law. Grand Jury proceedings are secret. Unauthorized disclosure ofmatters occurring before the grand jury is a violation of Fed. R. Crim. P 6(c), and may be punishe

ry material may be utilized by you for civil or administrative proceedings, nor for any other purpose that the enforcement of federal criminal law. Grand Jury proceedings are secret. Unauthorized disclosure ofmatters occurring before the grand jury is a violation of Fed. R. Crim. P 6(c), and may be punishe

ry material may be utilized by you for civil or administrative proceedings, nor for any other purpose that the enforcement of federal criminal law. Grand Jury proceedings are secret. Unauthorized disclosure ofmatters occurring before the grand jury is a violation of Fed. R. Crim. P 6(c), and may be punishe

ry material may be utilized by you for civil or administrative proceedings, nor for any other purpose that the enforcement of federal criminal law. Grand Jury proceedings are secret. Unauthorized disclosure ofmatters occurring before the grand jury is a violation of Fed. R. Crim. P 6(c), and may be punishe

ights to appeal to the Department of Justice with the full consent and knowledge of the USAO, he has not breached the Agreement. The re-commencing of the Grand Jury is in violation of the Agreement. But further, the new investigation, which features a wide-ranging, fishing-expedition type to search in New York d

contains the following agreed condition: Further, upon execution of this agreement and a plea agreement with the State Attomey’s Office, the federal Grand Jury investigation will be suspended, and all pending federal Grand Jury subpoenas will be held in abeyance unless and until the defendant violates any te

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

e interests of the United States, the State of Florida, and the Defendant will be served by the following procedure; THEREFORE, on the authority of It Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, prosecution in this District for these offenses shall be deferred in favor of prosecu

ure; THEREFORE, on the authority of It Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern Distric

f Epstein, including but not limited t Further, upon execution of this agreement end a plea agreement with the State Attorney's Office, the federal Grand Jury investigation will be suspended, and all pending federal Grand Jury subpoenas will be held in abeyance unless and until the defendant violates any

e interests of the United States, the State of Florida, and the Defendant will be served by the following procedure; THEREFORE, on the authority of R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, prosecution in this District for these offenses shall be deferred in favor of prosecu

ure; THEREFORE, on the authority of R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern Distric

is agreement and a plea agreement with the State Attorney's Office, the federal Grand Jury investigation will be suspended, and all pending federal Grand Jury subpoenas will be held in abeyance unless and until the defendant violates any term of this agreement. The defendant likewise agrees to withdraw hi

ure; THEREFORE, on the authority of IL Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern Distric

char cs • " ing but not limited to Further, upon execution of this agreement and a plea agreement with the State Attorney's Office, the federal Grand Jury investigation will be suspended, and all pending federal Grand Jury subpoenas will be held in abeyance unless and until the defendant violates any

and explained to him. Epstein hereby states that he understands the conditions of this Non• Prosecution Agreement and agrees to comply with them. R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY Dated: By: ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY Dated; Dated: ? fr it/ o 7 Dated: JEFFREY EPSTEIN RAL EEC° ESQ. C I L OUNSEL

es: "THEREFORE, on the authority of R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern District

******************NARRATIvg 1* 42 ********* ***************** Reported By: RECARSY, JOSEPH 4/14/06 Entered By.: ALTOMARO, NICKIE A. 4/18/06 The Grand Jury Subpoenas were personally served to the individuals they were issued to. On April 5, 2006, at approximately 7:30 p.m., I oersonally served the pare