Epstein Secrets

aware, its handling of this case was recently an issue discussed by the United States Senate, when the U.S. Attorney who handled the Epstein case (Alexander Acosta) came before the Senate to be confirmed as the Secretary of Labor. Mr. Acosta was asked a number of questions about his handling of this case and,

enate, when the U.S. Attorney who handled the Epstein case (Alexander Acosta) came before the Senate to be confirmed as the Secretary of Labor. Mr. Acosta was asked a number of questions about his handling of this case and, ultimately, Senator Feinstein was compelled to vote against Mr. Acosta's nomin

is communicated to the identified individuals at this most critical stage." DE 361 at 23,1 61. And ultimately, it is undisputed that U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta assured Epstein's defense counsel that his "Office would not . . . contact any of the identified individuals, potential witnesses, or potential civ

f] procured additional young women for Mr. Epstein and [was] paid commissions or referral fees for it." Hrng. Tr. (Nov. 23, 2015) at 4 (statement of AUSA Lee). The Government later backed off from this assertion, perhaps recognizing that its "blame-the-victim" strategy conflicted with the Justice Departm

on Andrew Lourie, Chief of the Criminal Division Matthew Menchel I, First Assistant United States Attorney Jeffrey H. Sloman, United States Attorney R. Alexander Acosta as well as various members of the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS) at the Department of Justice including, but not limited to its Ch

bove Mr. Lourie in the SDFL's chain of command were Matthew Menchel, Criminal Division Chief, First Assistant USA Sloman and finally, U.S. Attorney Acosta. Prior to seeking approval to return an indictment, Epstein's legal team had been actively working to convince this Office that such action was not

me. I immediately documented this conversation and informed the U.S. Attorney who informed Senior Litigation Counsel and Ethics Advisor Dexter Lee. AUSA Lee opined that he did not see a conflict. 3. The Alleged Unprecedented Extension of Federal Law. It is my hope that this letter has sufficiently expl

ion Andrew Lourie, Chief of the Criminal Division Matthew Menchel', First Assistant United States Attorney Jeffrey H. Sloman, United States Attorney R. Alexander Acosta as well as various members of the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS) at the Department of Justice including, but not limited to its Ch

bove Mr. Lourie in the SDFL's chain of command were Matthew Menchel, Criminal Division Chief, First Assistant USA Sloman and finally, U.S. Attorney Acosta. Prior to seeking approval to return an indictment, Epstein's legal team had been actively working to convince this Office that such action was not

me. I immediately documented this conversation and informed the U.S. Attorney who informed Senior Litigation Counsel and Ethics Advisor Dexter Lee. AUSA Lee opined that he did not see a conflict. 3. The Alleged Unprecedented Extension of Federal Law. It is my hope that this letter has sufficiently expl

ie, Chief of the Criminal Division Matthew Menchel3, First Assistant United States Attorney Jeffrey H. Sloman4, United States Attorney R. Alexander Acosta as well as various members of the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS) at the Department of Justice including, but not limited to its Chi

2005 the palm beach police department referred the Epstein case to you." Second, "that the case is being overseen by Jeffrey Sloman, and above him, R. Alexander Acosta." Third, "that Mr. Acosta has made child pornography a focus are lsid for your office." Fourth, "that this summer your office gave Mr. Epstein an ul

documented this conversation and informed the U.S. Attorney who 12 EFTA00190463 informed Senior Litigation Counsel and Ethics Advisor Dexter Lee. AUSA Lee opined that he did not see a conflict. As soon as I became aware of these allegations, reported myself to the Office of Professional Regulation on o

on Andrew Lourie, Chief of the Criminal Division Matthew Menchel', First Assistant United States Attorney Jeffrey H. Sloman', United States Attorney R. Alexander Acosta as well as various members of the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS) at the Department of Justice including, but not limited to its Ch

bove Mr. Lourie in the SDFL's chain of command were Matthew Menchel, Criminal Division Chief, First Assistant USA Sloman and finally, U.S. Attorney Acosta. Prior to seeking approval to return an indictment, Epstein's legal team had been actively working to convince this Office that such action was not

me. I immediately documented this conversation and informed the U.S. Attorney who informed Senior Litigation Counsel and Ethics Advisor Dexter Lee. AUSA Lee opined that he did not see a conflict. As soon as I -became aware of these allegations, 1 reported myself to the Office of Professional Regulation

on Andrew Lourie, Chief of the Criminal Division Matthew Menchel I, First Assistant United States Attorney Jeffrey H. Sloman, United States Attorney R. Alexander Acosta as well as various members of the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS) at the Department of Justice including, but not limited to its Ch

bove Mr. Lourie in the SDFL's chain of command were Matthew Menchel, Criminal Division Chief, First Assistant USA Sloman and finally, U.S. Attorney Acosta. Prior to seeking approval to return an indictment, Epstein's legal team had been actively working to convince this Office that such action was not

me. I immediately documented this conversation and informed the U.S. Attorney who informed Senior Litigation Counsel and Ethics Advisor Dexter Lee. AUSA Lee opined that he did not see a conflict. 3. The Alleged Unprecedented Extension of Federal Law. It is my hope that this letter has sufficiently expl

ie, Chief of the Criminal Division Matthew Menchel3, First Assistant United States Attorney Jeffrey H. Sloman4, United States Attorney R. Alexander Acosta as well as various members of the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS) at the Department of Justice including, but not limited to its Chi

225357 On behalf of the SDFL and the victims in this case, please expedite the review and decision of the issues under consideration. Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta United States Attorney By: Jeffrey H. Sloman First Assistant United States Attorney Ends. cc: Robert Senior, Chief Criminal Division A. Mari

tion and informed the U.S. Attorney who 08-80736-W-MARRA P-014967 EFTA00225354 informed Senior Litigation Counsel and Ethics Advisor Dexter Lee. AUSA Lee opined that he did not see a conflict. As soon as became aware of these allegations, reported myself to the Office of Professional Regulation on or

he SDFL offered, in my opinion, numerous and various reasonable modifications and accommodations which ultimatel resulted in United States Attorney R. Alexander Acosta's December 19, 2007 letter to . In that letter, the United States Attorney tried to eliminate all concerns which, quite y, e DFL was not obligated t

s Chief of Staff.' Above Mr. in the SDFL's chain of command were 1 Criminal Division Chief, First Assistant USA Sloman and finally, U.S. Attorney Acosta. Prior to seeking approval to return an indictment, Epstein's legal team had been actively working to convince this Office that such action was not

me. I immediately documented this conversation and informed the U.S. Attorney who informed Senior Litigation Counsel and Ethics Advisor Dexter Lee. AUSA Lee opined that he did not see a conflict. As soon as I -became aware of these allegations, I reported myself to the Office of Professional Regulation