Epstein Secrets

lectronic version and I no longer have (or never had) copy of the original. For example, I often drafted letters for the signatures of Jeff , and Alex Acosta. Their assistants would have maintained the signed originals. In some cases, I would be provided with copies and sometimes I would not. I would usu

ious punishment in Palm Beach County state court. That possibility troubled me greatly; hence, my request to meet with executive mans ement. Messrs. Acosta and had the same reaction that I had the first time tha told me about Mr. Epstein — if I have never heard of him, how much influence could this pe

ccused FAUSA (and me) of promising money to l victim in exchange for her willingness to accuse Epstein. Page 9 of 58 EFTA00225052 U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta (now Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor): USA Acosta served as the head of the U.S. Attorney's Office throughout the investigation of Jeffre

the victims that they had the absolute right to select another attorney if they so desired, were not inappropriate solicitations and did not violate the Florida Bar Rules. The attorney who filed the complaint, Jeff Herman, later resigned from the Florida Bar due to disciplinary action taken against him. Page 11 of 5

Sloman regarding inquiries from State Attorney's Office regarding Epstein plea to state charge and facts supporting state plea 12/21/2007 11. Al Acostaer exand Jay Lefkowitz Knowledge of "list" of alleged victims is limited. Proposal deprives Epstein of his opportunity to test the validity of these

e handling of the investigation by the State Attorney's Office 1/3/2008 I :.mails between Marie Villafatia, Alex Acosta, and Jeff Sloman regarding Alex Acosta telephone conference with Jay Lefkowitz where Lefkowitz admitted that he never intended to have Epstein plead guilty to an offense that required se

ttorneys also falsely accused FAUSA Sloman (and me) of promising money to a victim in exchange for her willingness to accuse Epstein. U.S. Aftorney R. Alexander Acosta (now Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor): USA Acosta served as the head of the U.S. Attorney's Office throughout the investigation of Jeffre

the victims that they had the absolute right to select another attorney if they so desired, were not inappropriate solicitations and did not violate the Florida Bar Rules. The attorney who filed the complaint, Jeff Herman, later resigned from the Florida Bar due to disciplinary action taken against him. Page 11 of 5

175 Epstein’s state guilty plea.250 As U.S. Attorney, Acosta had the authority to resolve the case in this manner, but OPR concludes that in light of all the surrounding circumstances, his decision to do so r

that I spoke with him, you know, there had been all of this . . . letter writing or all of these concerns and instructions that I had been given by Alex [Acosta] and Jeff [Sloman] not to disclose things further and not to have any involvement in victim notification, and so I felt like that prohibited me from

otify the victims, “OPR identified no reason why Secretary Acosta should have distrusted his team on these points.”

advise them that an attorney will be contacting them regarding possible claims against Mr. Epstein. If we don’t do that, it may be a violation of the Florida Bar Rules for the selected attorney to ‘cold call’ the girls. As discussed in greater detail in Chapter Two, on October 23, 2007, Lefkowitz sent Acosta a

en an investigation while the litigation is pending. The Committee is welcome to contact Mr. Josefsberg and former U.S. Attorneys Jeffrey Sloman and R. Alexander Acosta regarding these matters. EFTA00207965 Ann Marie Villafana [email protected] EFTA00207966

er U.S. Attorneys Jeffrey Sloman and R. Alexander Acosta regarding these matters. EFTA00207965 Ann Mari

to serve as the attorney representative.) The Florida Bar investigated and determined that my actions were required by law and not in violation of the Florida Bar Rules. Two of the Epstein victims have filed suit against the U.S. Attorney's Office alleging that they were not adequately consulted prior to the resolut

en an investigation while the litigation is pending. The Committee is welcome to contact Mr. Josefsberg and former U.S. Attorneys Jeffrey Sloman and R. Alexander Acosta regarding these matters. EFTA00207964

er U.S. Attorneys Jeffrey Sloman and R. Alexander Acosta regarding these matters. EFTA00207964

to serve as the attorney representative.) The Florida Bar investigated and determined that my actions were required by law and not in violation of the Florida Bar Rules. Two of the Epstein victims have filed suit against the U.S. Attorney's Office alleging that they were not adequately consulted prior to the resolut

ter from Jay Lefkowitz Wait to you see this one. From: Jay Lefkowitz [mailto:[email protected] Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 4:57 PM To: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS) Cc: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Subject: Letter from Jay Lefkowitz Dear Alex and Jeff, Here is my response to Jeffs email from late yest

o advise them that an attorney will be contacting them regarding possible claims against Mr. Epstein. If we don't do that, it may be a violation of the Florida Bar Rules for the selected attorney to "cold call" the girls. Their complaint about the 24-year-old concerns me only because their continued dragging out of t

ter from Jay Lefkowitz Wait to you see this one. From: Jay Lefkowitz (mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 4:57 PM To: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS) Cc: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Subject: Letter from Jay Lefkowitz Dear Alex and Jeff, Here is my response to Jeffs email from late yest

o advise them that an attorney will be contacting them regarding possible claims against Mr. Epstein. If we don't do that, it may be a violation of the Florida Bar Rules for the selected attorney to "cold call" the girls. Their complaint about the 24-year-old concerns me only because their continued dragging out of t