Epstein Secrets

December I I. 2007 Page 4 the final agreement was very similar to what was proposed by Ms. in her initial draft agreement on July 31. 2007: the United Stales shall provide F.pstein's attorney's with a list of individuals whom it has identified as victims, as defined in IS U.S.C. f 2255. alter Epsicin has

oth offenses. Additionally, for the sake of fairness and candor, we believe the same language contained in your letter to Judge Davis, stating that Itibe United States takes no position as to the validity of any such claim under this statute," should be included in any proposed letter. Sixth, your letter states th

of an enumerated federal crime. This requires Mr. Epstein to in essence admit guilt, though he believes he did not commit the requisite offense. The United States Attorney Manual ("USAM") 9-27.440, Principles of Federal Prosecution, sets forth' clear r,:quirement when' defendant tenders' pica of guilty but sub

the role of the attorney representative and the settlement process for § 2255 claims pursuant to Paragraphs 7 and 8 of the Agreement. First Issue: The Settlement Process and the Role of the Attorney Representative. The settlement procedure we propose, and which we believe is made clear by the Agreement, is reasonabl

this procedure because. as I mentIona I think It to probably in their best WOWS. In terms of plea agreement language. let me suggest the following: Thu United Slates agrees to make a minion seeking the appointment of a Guardian ad titan to mpresent the identified victims, Following the appointment of such Guardia

mber I I, 2007 Page 4 The final agreement was very similar to what was proposed by Ms. Villotbna in her initial draft agreement on July 31. 2007: The United Stoles shall provide l3poein's anomey's with u list of individuals whom ii fins identified as victims, as defined in IR U.S.C. § 2255. alter Epstein has si

hich point they were eliminated by your Office: IT APPEARING, idler an invizligation of the offenses and Epstcin's background, thin the interest or the United Stales pursuant to the Petite policy will be served by the Following procedure ... Epstein understands that the United Stales Attorney has no authority to

hat Mr. Epstein's waiver would not stretch past settlement. Ms. Villafana continues to espouse this erroneous interpretation. E. Ms. Villafana ad The Settlement Process. We are concerned that Ms. Villalima has repeatedly attempted to manipulate the process under which Mr. Epstein has agreed to settle civil claims.

erson can be charged with a criminal 39 EFTA01718615 . offense, that is a violation of Florida Statutes Section 794.05; in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2422(b) and 2. COUNT 14 (Enticement of a Minor: 18 U.S.C. § 2422(b)) 49. Paragraphs 1 through 19 of this Indictment are re-alleged

ity or process of the prior prosecution. not the sentencing outcome. Second, the state plea agreement offered was not "manifestly inadequate" tinder U.S.A.M. § 9- 2.03ID. indeed, the only real difference hews= the state and federal plea proposals was whether Mr. Epstein served his sentence in jail or comm

n to undertake discussion with the $tate Attorney's Office In ensure compliance with these procedures, which compliance will be necessary to satisfy the United States' interest. pursuant to the Perire policy. We reiterate that this case was at heart a local matter that was being fully addressed by the state crimi

o espouse this erroneous interpretation. rstated the scope of Mr. lipstein's waiver of began asserting that Mr. Epstein has waived E. aslIS and The Settlement Process. We are concerned that Ms. Villalitna has repeatedly attempted to manipulate the process under which Mr. E astein has a reed to settle civil claims

to undcdakc discussion with the Slate Attomey's Office Ia custom caswpiiiiitim with these procedures. which compliance will be necessary to satisfy the United States' intero.t, pursuant to the Petite policy. We reiterate that this case was at heart a local mutter that was being billy addressed by the state crimi

ugh such misconduct was, as we contend it is, inextricably intertwined with the credibility of the accusations being made against Mr. Epstein by the United States Attorney's Office in Miami (''USAO"). Moreover. CEOS did not assess the terms of the Deferred Prosecution Agreement now in effect, nor did CEOS revi

!gement from you that Mr. Epstein's waiver would not stretch past settlement. Ms. mimics to espouse this erroneous interprctat ion. F. Ms. and The Settlement Process. We are concerned that Ms. has repeatedly attempted to manipulate the process under which Mr. Epstein has agreed to settle civil claims. First, sh

entified individuals." The letter further proposed that the attorney representative for the victims be instructed that "[t]he details regarding the United States's investigation of this matter and its resolution with Mr. Epstein is confidential. You may not make public statements regarding this matter."75 62. O

letter did not inform the victims of how this applied to them.'" 150. The victim notification letters also state that there was "litigation between the United States and two other victims regarding the disclosure of the entire agreement between the United States and Mr. Epstein." The letters did not explain that

the role of the attorney representative and the settlement process for § 2255 c aims pursuant to Paragraphs 7 and 8 of the Agreement. First Issue: The Settlement Process and the Role of the Attorney Representative. The settlement procedure we propose, and which we believe is made clear by the Agreement, is reasonabl

whether pursuant to state, federal, or common law. Notwithstanding this waiver, as to those individuals whose names appear on the list provided by the United Slates, Epstein's signature on this agreement is not to be construed as an admission of any criminal or civil liability other than that contained in 18 U.

mate, including but not limited to, eligibility for gain time credit based on standard rules and regulations that apply in the State of Florida. At the United States' request, Epstein agrees to provide an accounting of the gain time he earned during his period of incarceration. 13. The parties anticipate that t

the role of the attorney representative and the settlement process for § 2255 claims pursuant to Paragraphs 7 and 8 of the Agreement. First Issue: The Settlement Process and the Role of the Attorney Representative. The settlement procedure we propose, and which we believe is made clear by the Agreement, is reasonabl

whether pursuant to state, federal, or common law. Notwithstanding this waiver, as to those individuals whose names appear on the list provided by the United Slates, Epstein's signature on this agreement is not to be construed as an admission of any criminal or civil liability other than that contained in 18 U.

mate, including but not limited to, eligibility for gain time credit based on standard rules and regulations that apply in the State of Florida. At the United States' request, Epstein agrees to provide an accounting of the gain time he earned during his period of incarceration. 13. The parties anticipate that t

the role of the attorney representative and the settlement process for § 2255 claims pursuant to Paragraphs 7 and 8 of the Agreement. First Issue: The Settlement Process and the Role of the Attorney Representative. The settlement procedure we propose, and which we believe is made clear by the Agreement, is reasonabl