Epstein Secrets

d States v. Brand, 556 F.2d 1312 (5th Cir. 1977) 52 United States v. Broccolo, 797 F. Supp. 1185 (S.D.N.Y. 1992) 139, 143, 145 United States v. Brown, 744 F. Supp. 558 (S.D.N.Y. 1990) 115 United States v. Brown, 800 F. App'x 455 (9th Cir. 2020) 26, 29 United States v. Brown, No. 07-0296, 200

articles published by the Miami Herald earlier that same week relating to Epstein, his conduct, and the circumstances of his prior conviction. See Julie K. Brown, Even from Jail, Sex Abuser Manipulated The System. His Victims Were Kept in The Dark, Miami Herald, Nov. 28, 2018.32 AUSA-1 was not involved in the

ale friend who was a well- known socialite, but, according to Villafaha, in 2007, they "didn't have any specific evidence against her." Accordingly, Villafaila believed that the only "co-conspirators" of Epstein who would benefit from the provision were the four female assistants identified by name. 20

hat allowed him both to escape significant punishment for his past conduct and to continue his 3 Julie K. Brown, “Perversion of Justice,” Miami Herald, Nov. 28, 2018. https://www.miamiherald.com/ news/local/article220097825 html. iv abuse of minors.

3 Julie K. Brown, “Perversion of Justice,” Miami Herald, Nov. 28,

t ~ - Sloman becomes First Assistant L:mted States Attorney: Menchcl becomes Crunmal Chief - ~ - ~ -. ~ - ~ - June 26 - Sloman, Mencbel, Lourie, Villafaila, and FBI meet with Epstein's counsel July 26 - V11lafat1a learns from Menchel that Acosta decided to offer Epstein a two-year state-based resolut

ned the Office of Independent Counsel Daniel S. Pearson, who conducted the investigation of then-Commerce Secretary Ronald H. Brown. After Secretary Brown died and Independent Counsel Pearson closed his investigation, Mr. Biran became a Trial Attorney in the Public Integrity Section at the Justice Dep

tive Order; and (3) the sealing of this Application, and the accompanying Orders. BACKGROUND 1. From 2006 to 2008, the undersigned (hereinafter Villafaila) was the lead prosecutor on the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, known as Operation Leap Year. 2. That matter involved the issuance of subpoenas

09 minor to engage in sex activity. 04- James Brown 1 [None] Use of intemet to entice 14032 mino

ltostaa. corn FAITH A. FRIEDMAN Mearnageskeurstet teen BY FEDERAL EXPRESS ear T essrs. oman, T enc e an July 6, 2007 rey Epstein uric and Ms. Villafaila: HONE I/ zJ 7370400 FAcSIMILE 421211388.6102 We %Tice as counsel to Jeffrey Epstein to follow-up on our meeting on June 26, 2007. We thought