Epstein Secrets

o asserted that OPR “misunderstands and devalues Secretary Acosta’s very real and legitimate interest in the develo

afaña opined, “This is NOT good faith negotiations.” Lourie responded that he would “reach out to Alex to discuss.” Lourie immediately emailed Acosta the following: I looked at the latest draft from Jay [Lefkowitz] and I must agree with Marie. Based on my own conversations with him, his draft is

n for work release because his sexual offender registration would not take place 177 Letter from R. Alexander Acosta “To whom it may concern” (Mar. 20, 2011), published online in The Daily Beast. The FBI Special Agent in Charge told OPR that he had no recollection

attorneys [ ] [became] something to consider. . . . . I think that the ability of Alan Dershowitz and Ken Starr and Jay Lefkowitz to convince Alex Acosta that I didn’t know what I was talking [about] also, all came into play. So I think there were a number of factors and it all came together. Altho

through June 2008. 162 On February 28, 2008, USAO Criminal Division Chief Senior sent to the Civil Rights Division written notification of the USAO’s “ongoing investigation of a child exploitation matter” involving Epstein and others “that may result in charges

ered on their own was closely and personally connected to Ms. Villafana's own live-in boyfriend. Upon learning of this fact, United States Attorney Alex Acosta removed Mr. Ocariz from consideration. Mr. Epstein's attorney, Joe Whitley, a former United States Assistant Attorney General, predicted that the u

y unlimited liability to an unlimited number of undisclosed persons. In response, by fax letter dated December 4, 2007, then United States Attorney Acosta, expressly represented to Ken Starr, a member of Mr. Epstein's Defense team that: (1) it was not the USAO's position that the civil remedy provisio

use of peculiar facts and circumstances, may set important precedent." If it is case of "national interest", then the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, who has ultimate authority to make such a determination, may require that both the USAO and the Civil Rights Division participate in the case join

Page 1 THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY x INTERVIEW OF R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA : x Washington, D.C. Friday, October 18, 2019 Interview of: R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA a witness of lawful age, taken on behalf of the United State

Page 1 THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY x INTERVIEW OF R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA : x Washington, D.C. Friday, October 18, 2019 Interview of: R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA a witness of lawful age, taken on behalf of the United State

Page 1 THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY x INTERVIEW OF R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA : x Washington, D.C. Friday, October 18, 2019 Interview of: R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA a witness of lawful age, taken on behalf of the United State

5 was examined and testified as follows: 6 EXAMINATION BY MS. Q So, would you tell us your name, please? A Rene Alexander Acosta. Q And Mr. Acosta, you're accompanied by your 11 attorney, Gordon Todd, is that correct? 2 , • And Mr. Todd, would you identify the associate you have with you?

5 was examined and testified as follows: 6 EXAMINATION BY MS. Q So, would you tell us your name, please? A Rene Alexander Acosta. Q And Mr. Acosta, you're accompanied by your 11 attorney, Gordon Todd, is that correct? 2 , • And Mr. Todd, would you identify the associate you have with you?

5 was examined and testified as follows: 6 EXAMINATION BY MS. Q So, would you tell us your name, please? A Rene Alexander Acosta. Q And Mr. Acosta, you're accompanied by your 11 attorney, Gordon Todd, is that correct? 2 , • And Mr. Todd, would you identify the associate you have with you?

bout 9:30 in the morning. Before we start, I'd 25 just want to put on the record that Mr. worked in EFTA00009231 --- PAGE BREAK --- Page 4 1 the Civil Rights Division at the time that you were the AAG 2 heading that division, and I believe had an occasion to 3 briefly meet you in connection with a matter. 4 T

bout 9:30 in the morning. Before we start, I'd 25 just want to put on the record that Mr. worked in EFTA00009231 --- PAGE BREAK --- Page 4 1 the Civil Rights Division at the time that you were the AAG 2 heading that division, and I believe had an occasion to 3 briefly meet you in connection with a matter. 4 T