Epstein Secrets

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

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pect a written decision by this Friday at 5 p.m., indicating whether the defense team wishes to reaffirm, or to unwind, the Agreement. Sincerely, R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY cc: Alice Fisher. Assistant Attorney General First Assistant U.S. Attorney AUS -7- EFTA00223218 U.S. Department of Jus

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nal Section. By that time, our Office had already received a proposed initial indictment package, which had been reviewed by the supervisors in our West Palm Beach Office and by attorneys with the Justice D artment's ChildStation and Obscenity Section, but which was awaiting review by Mr. d FAUSA The Office deferre

pect a written decision by this Friday at 5 p.m., indicating whether the defense team wishes to reaffirm, or to unwind, the Agreement. Sincerely, R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY cc: Alice Fisher, Assistant Attorney General Jeffrey Sloman, First Assistant U.S. Attorney AUSA A. Marie Villafafla -7-

torney Southern District of Florida R ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY DELIVERY BY FACSIMILE K

nal Section. By that time, our Office had already received a proposed initial indictment package, which had been reviewed by the supervisors in our West Palm Beach Office and by attorneys with the Justice Department's Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, but which was awaiting review by Mr. Menchel and FAUSA Slo

s by that time, we will deem the agreement to be rescinded and will proceed with the prosecution. There must be closure in this matter. Sincerely, R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY cc: First Assistant U.S. Attorney EFTA01659901

closure in this matter. Sincerely, R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY cc: First Assistant U.S

nal Section. By that time, our Office had already received a proposed initial indictment package, which had been reviewed by the supervisors in our West Palm Beach Office and by attorneys with the Justice De artment's Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, but which was awaiting review by and . The Office deferre

proposed letter and redact the names? Thx, Jeff Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Original Message From: Jay Lefkowitz To: (USAFLS) Cc: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS) Sent: Wed Nov 28 16:29:09 2007 Subject: Re: Epstein Dear Jeff: I received your email yesterday and was a little surprised at the t

have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at the number shown above or Special Agent Nesbitt Kuyrkendall at Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta United States Attorney By: A. Assistant United States Attorney cc: Assistant State Attorney Lanna Belohlavek Special Agent F.B.I. Ms. Victi

nal Section. By that time, our Office had already received a proposed initial indictment package, which had been reviewed by the supervisors in our West Palm Beach Office and by attorneys with the Justice Department's Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, but which was awaiting review by Mr. Menchel and FAUSA Slo