Epstein Secrets

nduct of any particular professional, we cannot escape the conclusion that the cumulative effect of the conduct of Assistant United States Attorney Marie Villafana led your Office to take positions during the investigation and negotiation of this matter that has led to unprecedented federal overreaching. In fac

he grand jury issued subpoenas to the records-custodian and employees of Epstein's businesses for all financial transactions from 2003 forward, Ms. Villafana (who we were told was not authorized to act in this regard without supervisory approval) promised to close the money-laundering investigation "if th

l lawsuits against Mr. Epstein under the guise of the terms of the Non Prosecution Agreement. See Tab 35, November 28, 2007 Letter from K. Starr to A. Fisher. 43. Late in the day on November 28, Epstein's attorneys received from AUSA a copy of the USAO's proposed victim-notification letter that "Jinxed

involvement in this matter, and return responsibility for this case to the State of Florida. 17 08-80736-CV-MARRA RFP WPB 001686 EFTA00209865 Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Jay Lefkowitz [[email protected]] Sent: y, September 27, 2007 2:53 PM To: , Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject:

500, West Palm Beach, FL 33401- 5933. Thank you for your assistance with this matter. Sincerely, R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY By: A. MARIE VILLAFASIA Assistant United States Attorney Enclosures cc: Special Agent E. Nesbitt Kuyrkendall, FBI 08-80736-CV-MARRA RFP WPB 001701 EFTA00209880 Atter

l lawsuits against Mr. Epstein under the guise of the terms of the Non Prosecution Agreement. See Tab 35, November 28, 2007 Letter from K. Starr to A. Fisher. 43. Late in the day on November 28, Epstein's attorneys received from AUSA a copy of the USAO's proposed victim-notification letter that "Je as

ase at the Earliest Stage 4, In early November of 2006, Epstein’s lawyers had their initial contact with the newly assigned line federal prosecutor, A. Marie Villafana. Although it is extremely unusual for a First Assistant United States Attorney to participate in such a communication, FAUSA Jeffrey Sloman was prese

proval because her subpoena was not directed to “an office physically located within an attorney’s office.” See Tab 18, December 13, 2007 Letter from M. Villafana at 4n.1. This answer clearly suggests that Ms. Villafana had intentionally misled the Department officials about the items that her subpoena sought.”

vil lawsuits against Mr. Epstein under the guise of the terms of the Non Prosecution Agreement. See Tab 35, November 28, 2007 Letter from K. Starr to A. Fisher. Late in the day on November 28, Epstein’s attorneys received from AUSA Villafana a copy of the USAO’s proposed victim-notification letter that “Jef