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

stricts, Whitley had served as Acting Associate Attorney General, the Department’s third-highest position. 170 On May 28, 2008, Attorney General Mukasey was in Miami for unrelated events and had lunch at the USAO with Acosta and other senior managers. OPR found no indication that the Epstein matter

buy some weed!!! . can't wait!!! . . . (I told on: RFP MIA 000453 EFTA00208934 12/11/2007 11:40 FAX a 01 4 / 0 98 • • KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP R. Alexander Acosta Di:ember I I, 2007 Page 11 let me say that again) I can't wait to buy some weedn I also want to get a vaporizer so I can smoke in my room because ap

you and your client to agree to unconscionable contract terms cannot square with the true facts of this case. As explained in letters from Messrs. Acosta and the indictment was postponed for more than five months to allow you and Mr. Epstein's other attorneys to make presentations to the Office to c

rights of our client, are at issue. Recently, the Criminal Division concluded a very limited review of this matter at the request of U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta. Critically, however, this review deliberately excluded many important aspects of this case Just this past Friday, on May 16, 2008, we received a le

k Filip Office of the Deputy Attorney General United States Department of Justice Dear Judge Filip: In his confirmation hearings last fall, Judge Mukasey admirably lifted up the finest traditions of the Department of Justice an assuring the United States Senate, and the American people, of his solemn

s rights of our client, are at issue. Recently, the Criminal Division concluded a very limited review of this matter at the request of U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta. Critically, however, this review deliberately excluded many important aspects of this case. Just this past Friday, on May 16, 2008, we received a le

d States Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Judge Filip: In his confirmation hearings last fall, Judge Mukasey admirably lifted up the finest traditions of the Department of Justice in assuring the United States Senate, and the American people, of his solemn i

his point below. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_010723 --- PAGE BREAK --- Honorable Mark Filip May 19, 2008 Page 2 By way of background, we were informed by Mr. Acosta that, at his request, CEOS would be conducting a review to determine whether federal prosecution was both appropriate and, in his words, “fair.” That

s rights of our client, are at issue. Recently, the Criminal Division concluded a very limited review of this matter at the request of U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta. Critically, however, this review deliberately excluded many important aspects of this case. Just this past Friday, on May 16, 2008, we received a le

d States Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Judge Filip: In his confirmation hearings last fall, Judge Mukasey admirably lifted up the finest traditions of the Department of Justice in assuring the United States Senate, and the American people, of his solemn i

his point below. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019224 --- PAGE BREAK --- Honorable Mark Filip May 19, 2008 Page 2 By way of background, we were informed by Mr. Acosta that, at his request, CEOS would be conducting a review to determine whether federal prosecution was both appropriate and, in his words, “fair.” That

rights of our client, are at issue. Recently, the Criminal Division concluded a very limited review of this matter at the ' request of U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta. Critically, however, this review deliberately excluded many important aspects of this case. Just this past Friday, on May 16, 2008, we received a le

States Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C, 20530 Dear Judge Filip: | In his confirmation hearings last fall, Judge Mukasey admirably lifted up the finest traditions of the Department of Justice in assuring the United States Senate, and the American people, of his solemn i

below. A001438 HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025353 --- PAGE BREAK --- Honorable Mark Filip May 19, 2008 Page 2 By way of background, we were informed by Mr. Acosta that, at his request, CEOS would be conducting a review to determine whether federal prosecution was both appropriate and, in his words, “fair.” That

rights of our client, are at issue. Recently, the Criminal Division concluded a very limited review of this matter at the request of U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta. Critically, however, this review deliberately excluded many important aspects of this case. Just this past Friday, on May 16, 2008, we received a l

nt those terms. We detail this point below. EFTA00597542 Honorable Mark Filip May 19, 2008 Page 2 By way of background, we were informed by Mr. Acosta that, at his request, CEOS would be conducting a review to determine whether federal prosecution was both appropriate and, in his words, "fair." Th

States Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Judge Filip: In his confirmation hearings last fall, Judge Mukasey admirably lifted up the finest traditions of the Department of Justice in assuring the United States Senate, and the American people, of his solemn

of the U.S. Attorney's Office that gives us any reason to alter our opinion. Sincerely, John Roth Senior Associate Deputy Attorney General cc: Alex Acosta EFTA00208767 LAW OFFICES ALLEN GUTHRIE MCHUGH & THOMAS, PLLC MALL EN REBECCA& OETS R TgOnSe RODGERS OAVIO El THOMAS JAMES S. ARNOLD DAV

nior Associate Deputy Attorney General cc: Alex Acosta EFTA00208767 LAW OFFICES ALLEN GUTHRIE MCHUGH

d States Department ofJustice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Judge Film: In his confirmation hearings last fail, Judge Mukasey admirably lifted up the finest traditions of the Department of Justice in assuring the United States Senate, and the American people, of his solemn

more exigent. On Mominy. MT: 10. 2008. lost Assistant Jeffrey Sloinan or the litiAO responded to an email from la; f.cllamiht. iulitrming Attorney Alex Acosta that we would be secking lair Offices review. Mr. Sloinan.:: letter. which imposed a deadline of June 2. 2008 to comply with all the terms of the ‘u

Cti have now been shut down. tvIr. Sheinan'c linter pUrrinITS to prohibit any further contact between Mr. F.restein's defense warn and :.S. Attorney Acosta. and instead requires us to communicate .vith the USA() only though Mr. Muntan's subordinates. While it pains us to say this, this misguided puesee

Washington, DC 20004-1404 Ph: 202-756-3189 Fax: 202-654.4889 joe.Whilleygraiston.com CONFIDENTIAL In his confirmation hearings last fall, Judge Mukasey admirably lifted up the finest uaditions of the Department of Justice in assuring the United States Senate, and the American people, of his solemn