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ederal Bureau of Investigation(FBI). Present during the interview was Guggenheim's husband, Russell Wilkinson, and Assistant United States Attorney A. Marie Villafana. After being advised of the identity of the interviewing agents and purpose of the interview, Guggenheim voluntarily provided the following informa
n, and Assistant United States Attorney A. Marie Villafana. After being advised of the identity of the inte
pot scientist." Pivar is suing Epstein and Seed Media Group for libel and is seeking 15 million dollars in damages. Pivar indicated that journalist John Connolly may be able to provide more information regarding Epstein. Connolly is an independent journalist who had formerly written a Vanity Fair magazine a
is seeking 15 million dollars in damages. Pivar indicated that journalist John Connolly may be able to provide more information regarding Epstein. Connolly is an independent journalist who had formerly written a Vanity Fair magazine article about Epstein. Pivar stated Epstein does not always tell the
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
between individuals in your Office and the press. we were previously told by Mr. Laurie that the FBI was receiving "infonnatinn" specifically from Connolly. a Vanity Fair reporter, and not vice versa. C. Included Unfair Terms in the Aereement, took positions in negotiating this matter that stray from
E., SUITE 2 FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33301 73. Maria Villafana 500 S. Australian Avenue, #400 West Palm Beach,
Seth Lehrman 425 N ANDREWS AVE., SUITE 2 FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33301 72 Matt Weissing 425 N ANDREWS AVE., SUITE 2 FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33301 73. Maria Villafana 500 S. Australian Avenue, #400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Will also confirm the leadership role played by Edwards in the prosecution of civil clai
tion to proving aspects of the various sexual abuse cases being prosecuted by Edwards at the time, including on the issue of punitive damages. 12 John Connolly do Simon & Schuster 1230 6th Avenue New York, New York 10020 2-3 Expected to testify about the malicious prosecution elements of absence of proba
nduct of any particular professional, we cannel 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
t was remotely similar to the federal investigation fix the prosecution of this matter. and that ease has since been distinguished as well. B. Mg. Villafana Prompted An Unduly Invasive linvestiantion Of Mr. Epstein. Ms. investigation of Mr. Epstein raises serious questions. Despite the. IS that she was
between individuals in your Office and the press. we were previously told by Mr. Lottrie that the FBI was receiving "inthrmation" specifically from Connolly, u Vanity Fair reporter, and not vice versa. C. 'Ws. Villafana Included I Inthir Terms in the Aercement. Ms. Villafana took positions in negotiati
. So does it refresh your memory that Ocariz is the good friend of Marie Villafona's boy friend? A, Not at all. Q. Does it refresh your memory that Villafona tried to get Epstein to pay for Ocariz to represent you in the federal case? A. No. Q. Do you know if Detective Recarey has spoken with your father
can refresh your memory. Does it refresh your memory that he's a good friend of Marie Villafona's boyfriend? A. | don't know who Mari Villafona is. Q. Marie Villafona is the lead federal prosecutor that's on the federal part of this case. Okay? A. No. Q. So does it refresh your memory that Ocariz is the good fri
don't know who John is. Did your parents speak to John Ask my parents. Let's see if | can refresh your memory as Okay? Uh-huh. How much money did John Connolly give to | don't even know he gave money to my dad. I'm sorry? | didn't even Know he gave money to my dad. Page 71 HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012466 —_ oo
ike to meet you and whomever else you think I should speak with. If not, I understand perfectly. Let me preface these questions by saying that AUSA Maria Vallafona who was in charge of the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein has a remarkably record as a prosecutor. I also know that an AUSA does not have the author
RED LEFKOWITZ AND STARR, WHO HAD CONNECTIONS TO ACOSTA. WHEN THE CASE WENT TO CEOS, JE HIRED A FORMER CEOS ATTORNEY. Thanks so much for your help, John Connolly EFTA00208418
y attempted to nominate Bert Ocariz for attorney representative, despite the fact that Mr. Minix turns out to be a very good personal friend of Ms. Villalana's boyfriend, a fact she assiduously kept hidden from counsel. We requested alternate choices immediately, hut were told that Mr. Outwit had been in
no contact" between individuals in your Office and the press. we were previously told by hat the Flit was receiving "intimation" specifically from Connolly. a Vanity Fair reporter, and not vice versa. C. Included I Infair Terms in the Am-cement, took scions in negotiating this matter that stray Imm b
Entities connected to both A. Marie Villafana and John Connolly

Jeffrey Epstein
PERSON
Alexander Acosta
PERSON
Jeffrey Sloman
PERSONJack Goldberger
PERSON
Bradley Edwards
PERSON
Jay Lefkowitz
PERSONJane Doe
PERSONLeon Black
PERSON
United States
LOCATIONRoy Black
PERSON
Prince Andrew
PERSON
Department of Justice
ORGANIZATION
George W. Bush
PERSONthe Southern District
LOCATION
Alan Dershowitz
PERSON
Bill Richardson
PERSONSouthern District
LOCATION
Paul Cassell
PERSONFBI
ORGANIZATIONGerald Lefcourt
PERSON