Epstein Secrets

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a Pressley conspired to launder funds obtained from Irven Pressley's cocaine sales. In total, the conspiracy laundered more than $1.5 million. Mr. Acosta commended the investigative efforts of the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation and of the Drug Enforcement Administration. This case wa

ed. http://wsvw.miamiherald.com http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation/AP/v-print/story/589141.html 7/1/2008 EFTA00215743 Federal courthouse in Fort Pierce seeks more bidders to begin work : TCPalm.com Page I of 2 TCPALM- FLOPIDA'S TREASURE COAST AND rALM btAr_trb RIAD MORI AT WVAV.TCPALm CON: I I•

nitial estimates because of the rising cost of construction materials and new security measures put into place after the Sept 11 terrorist attacks. Fort Pierce officials have said the courthouse has already helped entice new businesses to the area and expect property values to increase once the project bre

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

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,

thy substantive email about the case to her immediate supervisor, Lourie, Sloman, and Acosta on August 23, 2006, Lourie emailed Sloman: “Do you and Alex [Acosta] want her updating you on the case?” Sloman responded, “At this point, I don’t really care. If Alex says something then I’ll tell her to just run

t personnel. The main office is in Miami; staffed branch offices are located in Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach (covering Palm Beach County), and Fort Pierce; and an unstaffed branch office is located in Key West. The West Palm Beach USAO office is approximately 70 miles from the Miami office. The USAO

il the time for production of discovery after the arrest of the-target of the investigation or further Order of the Court. Respectfully submitted, R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA By: ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNE Florida Bar No. 500 S. Australian Avenue, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 TEL: FAX: E-MAIL: 2 SDNY_GM_027629

the Court. Respectfully submitted, R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA By: ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNE Florida Bar No. 50

, except that copies shall be provided to law enforcement as necessary to the performance of their official duties. DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers at Fort Pierce, Florida, this c day of September, 2006. Copy furnished: AUSA -2- A-2-2 A C 1..l - aA R. JOHNSON UNITED STATES MA a TRATE JUDGE I , I ce

senchantment with the manner in which the Epstein case was being handled by senior officials in the U.S. Attorney's Office, to include U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta; former Criminal Division Chief =-; and West Palm Beach supervisory AUSA . Specifically, they are seeking FBI emails where the agents are questio

Attorney's Office, to include U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta; former Criminal Division Chief =-; and West Pa

y Special Counsel and I need to speak with both of you. and I can travel up to West Palm Beach for the interviews. I understand that S/A is now in Fort Pierce. If we could ask you to drive down to West Palm Beach to the FBI office, we can interview both of you at that location. We propose to meet on Wedne

senchantment with the manner in which the Epstein case was being handled by senior officials in the U.S. Attorney's Office, to include U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta; former Criminal Division Chief and West Palm Beach supervisory AUSA Specifically, they are seeking FBI emails where the agents are questioning w

Attorney's Office, to include U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta; former Criminal Division Chief and West Palm B

Special Counsel and I need to speak with both of you. 'nd I can travel up to West Palm Beach for the interviews. I understand that S/A is now in Fort Pierce. If we could ask you to drive down to West Palm Beach to the FBI office, we can interview both of you at that location. We propose to meet on Wedne

From: " (USAFLS)" To: "Acosta, Alex (USAFLS)" Cc: " Subject: RE: Draft Response to Ken Starr Letter Date: Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:31:34 +0000 Importance: Normal Attachments: Conf

— So about that. Also, a, I am attaching the draft victim notification letter, which is supposed to be attached to letter to Jay. I am back from Fort Pierce, so you can get me at my desk if you need me. Thanks. Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 From: A

it in Word Perfect and pdf. 2492 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-014359 EFTA00189214 Thank you. « File: 071129 Acosta Letter to Starr.pdf » « File: 071129 Acosta Letter to Starr.wpd » Tracking: 2493 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-014360 EFTA00189215 (USAFLS) From: (USAFLS) Sent: Monda De m r 2007 11:25 AM T

bout that. Also. Cyndee. I am attaching the draft victim notification letter. which is supposed to be a ached to Jeffs letter to Jay. I am hack from Fort Pierce. so you can get me at my desk if you need me. Thanks. Conf Plea gotiations final.% it] Victim ification Lt v2.pc A. Marie Vilkilana Assistant

Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 11:31 AM To: Acosta, Alex (USAFIS); Feliciano, Lazaro (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Cc: Ball, Shawn (USAFIS); Waters, Robert (USAFLS); Acosta, Diana (USAFIS); Steinb

ated the popularity of the event and they have run out of hotel rooms, conference rooms, and exhibition space. Alex and I are planning a trip up to Fort Pierce after we return, and hopefully, at that time, we can meet all of the law enforcement officers that work with the Office. A. Marie Villafafia Assis

Sorry to hear this we had good intensions though. Laz From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 11:31 AM To: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Feliciano, Lazaro (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Cc: Ball, Shawn (USAFLS); Waters, Robert (USAFLS); Acosta, Diana (USAFLS); Steinb

ated the popularity of the event and they have run out of hotel rooms, conference rooms, and exhibition space. Alex and I are planning a trip up to Fort Pierce after we return, and hopefully, at that time, we can meet all of the law enforcement officers that work with the Office. A. Marie Villafafia Assis