Epstein Secrets

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to unseal the deal that Epstein made with federal prosecutors. "It's a secret agreement, a secret sweetheart agreement," said former Circuit Judge Bill Berger, who represents some of the women. "Everybody was in on this deal except the victims and the public. The public should be outraged it has gone as f

to pay Josefsberg if he and the victims did not accept a settlement and instead pursued litigation. The agreement, signed by Assistant U.S. Attorney Maria Villafana, does not expressly state whether any victims were contacted or consulted before the deal was made. Attorney Brad Edwards of Fort Lauderdale, who re

greement, signed by Assistant U.S. Attorney Maria Villafana, does not expressly state whether any victims wer

cending a staircase lined with nude photographs of young girls and to the spa room where Epstein would appear in a small towel. Former Circuit Judge Bill Berger, who represents one of the victims, and The Palm Beach Post sought the unsealing of the agreement. Berger refers to it as a "sweetheart deal.” "Why

e counsel in this matter.” Marra quoted an equally pleasant note then-Palm Beach County State Attorney Barry Krischer sent to Assistant U.S. Attorney Marie Villafana, who was the lead prosecutor in Epstein’s case. “Glad we could get this worked out for reasons: I won’t put in writing,” Krischer wrote, shortly afte

at were exchanged dealt with prosecutors’ and Epstein’s lawyers’ shared desire to keep the deal secret from Epstein’s accusers. In a September email, Villafana asked Lefkowitz for guidance about what she should reveal. “And can wehave a conference call to discuss what I may disclose to ... the girls regardin

been sealed and hidden from public scrutiny.. As a member of the public, E.W' has a right to have these documents unsealed/’wrote former CircuitJudge Bill Berger, now in private practice arid representing one of the women. The Palm Beach Post also will ask Colbath to unseal the agreement., Post attorney Deanna

ounsel in this matter." Marra quoted an equally pleasant note then-Palm Beach County State Attorney Barry Krischer sent to Assistant U.S. Attorney Marie Villafana, who was the lead prosecutor in Epstein's case. "Glad we could get this worked out for reasons I won't put in writing," Krischer wrote, shortly af

were exchanged dealt with prosecutors' and Epstein's lawyers' shared desire to keep the deal secret from Epstein's accusers. In a September email, Villafana asked Lefkowitz for guidance about what she should reveal. "And can we have a conference call to discuss what I may disclose to ... the girls regar

n sealed and hidden from public scrutiny. As a member of the public, E.W. has a right to have these documents unsealed," wrote former Circuit Judge Bill Berger, now in private practice and representing one of the women. The Palm Beach Post also will ask Colbath to unseal the agreement. Post attorney Deann

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aittel&Atter444 AND ASSOCIATES July 3, 2008 United States Attorney's Office 500 South Australian Avenue West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 Dear Ms. Villafana: VIA CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7007 2680 0002 5519 8503 As you are aware, we represent several of the young girls that were victimi

7/17 18:17 USAGE T 01'04 PGS. SENT 3 RESULT OK U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida TO: FAX NO. A. Marie Villa/aft 500£ Australian Ave, 4th Floor West Palm Beach, Florida 3340! (561) 820-8711 Facsimile (561)8204777 FACSIMILE COVER SIIEET PHONE NO. TO:

e ones and used other young women to lure them to his Palm Beach mansion. They walked away with between $200 and $1,000.. Former Circuit Judge Bill Berger, also represent- ing victims, called the agreement a "sweetheart deal." "Why was it so impor- tant for the government to make this deal?" Berger

ned. The name of Assistant US. Attorney A. Marie Villafana is on the deal. She still works as a federal pr

ean of Florida International University% law school. A call to his office for comment Monday was not returned. The name of Assistant US. Attorney A. Marie Villafana is on the deal. She still works as a federal prosecutor in West Palm Beach, but Alicia Valle, the office's special coun- sel, said in an e-mail, "

le ones and used other young women to lure them to his Palm Beach mansion. They walked away with between $200 and $1,000. Former Circuit Judge Bill Berger, also represent- ing victims, called the agreement a "sweetheart deal." "Why was it so impor- tant for the government to make this deal?" Berger

, counsel in this matter.” Marra quoted an equally pleasant note then-Palm Beach County State Attorney Barry Krischer sent to Assistant U.S, Attorney Marie Villafana, who was the lead prosecutor in Epstein’s case. "Glad we could get this worked out for reasons I won't put in writing,” Krischer wrote, shortly after

at were exchanged dealt with prosecutors’ and Epstein's lawyers’ shared desire to keep the deal secret from Epstein's accusers. In a September email, Villafana asked Lefkowitz for guidance about what she should reveal. “And can We have a conference call to discuss what I may disclose to ...,the girls regardi

aled and hidden from public scruti11y. A,s a me_mber of the p11blic, E.W. has a right to haye these documents unseaied/' wrote former Circuit Judge Bill Berger, now in ptivateptactice-ahd representing one ofthe women. The Pilrn Beach Post also will ask Colbath to unseal the agreement. Post attorneyDeanha,

Well, let me ask you a broader question. 19 After you filed the lawsuit against the United 20 States of America, were you aware that Marie 21 Villafana or the United States Attorney's Office 22 represented the USA, correct? 23 A. Yes. 24 Q. All right. Did you ever speak with Marie 25 Villaf

uss Adler, someone was on the telephone. I'm 19 not remembering who that was. I can't remember. I will 20 tell you if I do remember. 21 Q. Was Bill Berger there? 22 A. No. 23 Q. And, you don't. 24 let me strike that. Where did the conversation take 25 place? So, there was you. Well, PROSE CO