Epstein Secrets

e File on the Epstein case (P). (d) Prosecution Memorandum, "Operation Leap Year," May 1, 2007 (82 pages), Author: A. Marie Villafana. Addressees: R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney; Jeff Sloman, First Assistant U.S. Attorney; Matthew Menchel, Chief, Criminal Division; Andrew Lourie; Managing Assistant U

(2 pages) E-mail, Marie Villafana to Jay Lefkowitz, dated September 21, 2007 2:55 p.m., RE: Immigration Question (1 page) E-mail, Jay Lefkowitz to Alex Acosta, dated September 23, 2007 11:58 a.m., RE: Jeffrey Epstein — confidential (2 pages) E-mail, Jay Lefkowitz to Marie Villafana, dated September 23, 20

hor: A. Marie Villafana. Addressees: R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney; Jeff Sloman, First Assi

08 9:45 p.m., RE: Fw: Epstein (2 pages) Letter to Jay Lefkowitz, Esq., dated May 15, 2008, RE: Investigation of Jeffery Epstein (5 pages), Author: Andrew G. Oosterbaan, Chief, Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice E-mail, Jay Lefkowitz to Alex Acosta, dated May 19,

pstein 'a intention to comply with the terms or the Non-Prosecution Agreement by November 8, 2007. By: cc: It. Alexander ttomey Sincerely, It, Alexander ACO5Ut a stant United States Attorney EFTA00289783 "Ina 05/16/2008 11:18 FAX • 05/16/08 FRI 11:08 FAx UNITED STATES DEPARTME Criminal Divisio Chi

k Angus. NW Suite 600 Warldift0m. DC20130 P02)514-5780 FAX: (207)1/4.1793 May 15, 2008 Pursuant to your request and the request of U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta, we have independently evaluated certain issues raised in the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein to determine whether a decision to prosecute Mr. Eps

ey's Office lies with the U.S. Attorney. Therefore, to borrow a phrase from the case law, the question we sought to answer was whether U.S. Anorncy Acosta would abuse his discretion if he authorized prosecution in this case. As you know, our review of this case is limited, both fketually and legally.

INSTRUCTIONS: bq EFTA00289784 . 06/16/2008 11:16 FAX ' 06/16/08 FRI II:08 FAX Q002/006 ej002 U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Andrew G. Oosterbaan, Chief CUM aoloitenion and OfraunkySentan Jay Lefkowitz, Esq. Kirkland & Ellis LLP Citigroup Center 153 E. 53111St. New York, NY 10022-4611 Re

nue, NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20530 (202) 514-5780 FAX: (202) 514-1793 May 15, 2008 Pursuant to your request and the request of U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta, we have independently evaluated certain issues raised in the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein to determine whether a decision to prosecute Mr. Eps

y's Office lies with the U.S. Attorney. Therefore, to borrow a phrase from the case law, the question we sought to answer was whether U.S. Attorney Acosta would abuse his discretion if he authorized prosecution in this case. As you know, our review of this case is limited, both factually and legally.

U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Andrew G. Oosterbaan, Chief Child Exploitation and Obscenity Sectron Jay Lefkowitz, Esq. Kirkland & Ellis LLP Citigroup Center 153 E. 53nd St. New York, NY 10022-46

and Obscenity Section 1400 New York Avenue, NW CEOS: Suite 600 Washington, DC 20530-0001 FAX: • 20005 TO: Jay Lefkowitz, Esq. OFFICE NUMBER: R. Alexander Acosta, Esq. FAX NUMBER: Mil FROM: Alexandra Gel),41 DAVE/TIME: May 16, 2008 OFFICE NUMBER: NUMBER OF PAGES, EXCLUDING THIS SHEET: SPECIAL INSTRUCTI

y's Office lies with the U.S. Attorney. Therefore, to borrow a phrase from the case law, the question we sought to answer was whether U.S. Attorney Acosta would abuse his discretion if he authorized prosecution in this case. As you know, our review of this case is limited, both factually and legally.

IS SHEET: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: EFTA00214446 05/16/2008 11:16 FAX 05/16/08 FRI 11:08 FAX ql) 002 U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Andrew G. Oosterbaan, Chief Child exptedinaun end Oknewilly Banton Jay Lefkowitz, Esq. Kirkland & Ellis LLP Citigroup Center 153 E. 53s St. New York, NY 10022-4611

nue, NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20530 (202) 514-5780 FAX: (202) 514-1793 May 15, 2008 Pursuant to your request and the request of U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta, we have independently evaluated certain issues raised in the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein to determine whether a decision to prosecute Mr. Eps

y's Office lies with the U.S. Attorney. Therefore, to borrow a phrase from the case law, the question we sought to answer was whether U.S. Attorney Acosta would abuse his discretion if he authorized prosecution in this case. As you know, our review of this case is limited, both factually and legally.

U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Andrew G. Oosterbaan, Chief Child Exploitation and Obscenity Sectron Jay Lefkowitz, Esq. Kirkland & Ellis LLP Citigroup Center 153 E. 53nd St. New York, NY 10022-46

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DEF: Roy Black, erlitcWand Lilly Sanchez). 8/31/2007--Meeting (US: , and O• 9/7/2007--Meeting (US: Alexander Acosta, DEF: Kenneth Starr, Jay Le Acosta, 9/12/2007—Meeting (US: and DEF: Jay Lefkowitz, Gerald Lefcourtgll iAoldberger, STATE OF FLORIDA: Barry Krisher and Lanna Belohlavek). 9/18/2007

: EFTA01718488 II EFTA01718489 05/16/008 11:16 FAX 05/16/08 ...FRI 11:08 FAX IZ 002/006 O002 U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Andrew G. Oosterbaan, Chief Child Exploitation and Moronity Sea ion Jay Lefkowitz, Esq. Kirkland & Ellis LLF Citigroup Center 153 E. 531'3 St. New York, NY 10022-46

Epstein. Mr. Oosterbaan concluded that federal prosecution of Epstein "would not be improper or inappropriate." Consequently, United States Attorney Acosta "would not be abusing his prosecutorial discretion should he authorize federal prosecution of Mr. Epstein." Epstein's attorneys then sought additio

vision. They met with the Chief and Deputy Chief of the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, and presented written arguments. On May 15, 2008, Andrew G. Oosterbaan, Chief, Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, sent a five-page letter 2 EFTA00211465 to Epstein's attorney, Jay Lefkowitz, Esq., in which he