Epstein Secrets

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th ordered the agreement to be unsealed in June, but Epstein's attorneys appealed the ruling to the Fourth District Court of Appeals, which affirmed Colbath's ruling. Colbath had ruled that the federal agreement — sealed in state court — was improperly sealed. 'I felt it was my fault' More than a dozen

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

uments 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 Shullmari will argue that the public has a right to know the specifics of Epstein’s deal-.. According

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

ts 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 Deanna Shullman will argue that the public has a right to know the specifics of Epstein's deal. According t

006-CF9454 AXX 2008-CF9381 AXX RE-NOTICE OF HEARING This cancels 5.29.09 hearing and reschedules it to 6.10.09 (10 minutes) To: U.S. Attorney — A. Marie Villafana Asst. State Attorney — Division W Jack Goldberger, Esq. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the undersigned has called up for hearing the following: Non

0.09 (10 minutes) To: U.S. Attorney — A. Marie Villafana Asst. State Attorney — Division W Jack Goldberg

unty Courhouse 205 North Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 RE: State of Florida v. Jeffrey Epstein Case No. 2008 CF009381A Dear Judge Colbath, JOSEPH R. ATTERBURY - JACK A. GOLDBERGER JASON S. WBSS Board Certified Crommal TnalAttorney Member of New Jersey 8 Sand. Bars Enclosed please

E OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the above and foregoing has been provided by United States mail and via facsimile to: ANN MARIE C. VILLAFANA, AUSA, United States Attorney's Office, 500 South Australian Avenue, Suite 400, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401, this ab day of July, 2008. Brad Ed

ed States mail and via facsimile to: ANN MARIE C. VILLAFANA, AUSA, United States Attorney's Office, 500 Sout

Highway, Room 11F West Palm Beach, FL 33401 June 30, 2009 Re: Epstein v. State of Florida 15th Circuit Court Case No. 2008CF009381A Dear Judge Colbath: TELEPHONE (56 1) 659-6455 FACSIMILE (561) 820-8762 Enclosed is a copy of Epstein's Emergency Petition for Writ of Certiorari, Emergency Motion t

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, "

stein struck with federal prosecutors to avoid being charged by them. The 4th District Court of Appeal this week up- held Circuit Judge Jeffrey Colbath's earlier decision to unseal the agreement. Attorneys for the mon- ey manager of billionaires have fought vigorously against the agreement's rel

ations that someone would ordinarily do in the course of defending a civil case would constitute a violation of the agreement? (Ex. "A," p.34). Ms. Villafana: No, your honor. I mean, civil litigation is civil litigation, and being able to take discovery is part of what civil litigation is all about... But

l Circuit-Palm Beach Palm Beach County Courthouse Main Judicial Complex 205 N. Dixie Highway, Room 11F West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Re: Dear Judge Colbath: Tampa 40D N. Maley Dr., Ste. 1100. Tampa. FL 33002 P.O. Box 2002. Tempe. FL 33801-2602 FP 813 90 3080 fax 813-984-3070 toll five 888-395.7100 F

on of the Agreement to you and I will send a copy to you. Sincerely, Jeffrey H. Sloman Acting United States Attorney By: oia itatie Vita/aria' A. Marie Villafafia Assistant U.S. Attorney cc: Karen Atkinson, Esq. EFTA00193927 MERMELSTEIN & HOROWITZ PA ATTORNEYS AT LAW September 29, 2009 Via U.S. Mail H

al order issued by Judge Marra of the Southern District of Florida: As Mr. Epstein's counsel stated at the June 25, 2009 hearing in front of Judge Colbath, B.B., as an alleged victim, is entitled to production of the document subject to the conditions in Judge Marra's orders (A-18:41). EFTA00193922

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

proceedings, sought to be closed." Fort Lauderdale-based attorney Brad Edwards represents three Epstein victims and has asked Circuit Judge Jeffrey Colbath to unseal the federal agreement to the public. An attorney for The Palm Beach Post also has asked that the rec- ords be unsealed. Edwards and his cl