Epstein Secrets

ovision expanded as [USAO-SDFL prosecutor Maria] Villafana and defense counsel exchanged drafts of, first,

edged that investigators were aware of Epstein's longtime relationship with a close female friend who was a well- known socialite, but, according to Villafaha, in 2007, they "didn't have any specific evidence against her." Accordingly, Villafaila believed that the only "co-conspirators" of Epstein who wou

82 United States v. Walker, 191 F.3d 326 (2d Cir. 1999) 48 United States v. Walsh, 194 F.3d. 37 (2d Cir. 1999) 151, 174, 179 United States v. Walters, 910 F.3d 11 (2d Cir. 2018) 105 United States v. Washington, 431 U.S. 181 (1977) 96, 97 United States v. Watson, 599 F.2d 1149 (2d Cir. 1979)

Viltafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Peters, Jim (USAID) Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 10:39 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Appointment of counsel for victims? We have had GAL's appointed pre-indictment. Here are a couple of examples.

seems to be limited to situations where there is a strong possibility of flight. Any help and samples would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all. A. Marie Villafatia Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 1 EFTA00192258 Harold

94 FEDERAL REPORTER, 3d SERIES must (1) advance the criminal purpose charged, and (2) provide some verification of the existence of that purpose." Walters v. Maass, 45 F.3d 1355, 1358-59 (9th Cir. 1995) (internal quotation marks omitted). Goetzke mailed letters to W that flattered him, described the

ment, the defendant asks the Court to order discovery and conduct a hearing. In short, 10 The OPR Report further reflects that in OPR's interview of Villafana, she reported that she did not have anyone in mind aside from the four individuals named in the "co-conspirator" provision: "Villafaiia told OPR th

64 United States v. Walker, 191 F.3d 326 (2d Cir. 1999) 70 United States v. Walsh, 194 F.3d. 37 (2d Cir. 1999) 228, 266, 271 United States v. Walters, 910 F.3d 11 (2d Cir. 2018) 152 United States v. Washington, 431 U.S. 181 (1977) 136, 137, 138 United States v. Watson, 599 F.2d 1149 (2d Cir

edged that investigators were aware of Epstein's longtime relationship with a close female friend who was a well- known socialite, but, according to Villafana, in 2007, they "didn't have any specific evidence against her." Accordingly, Villafaila believed that the only "co-conspirators" of Epstein who wou

22 United States v. Walker, 191 F.3d 326 (2d Cir. 1999) 70 United States v. Walsh, 194 F.3d. 37 (2d Cir. 1999) 228, 266, 271 United States v. Walters, 910 F.3d 11 (2d Cir. 2018) 152 United States v. Washington, 431 U.S. 181 (1977) 136, 137, 138 United States v. Watson, 599 F.2d 1149 (2d Cir.

v. Oregon, 412 U.S. 470, 475 (1973) (finding no constitutional barrier to reciprocal discovery rules that act as a "two-way street"); cf. Forsythe v. Walters, 38 F. App'x 734, 737 (3d Cir. 2002) (finding that "application of the CVRA does not exact a punishment and therefore the CVRA can not violate the Ex

phasis added). Courts have held that Brady obligations extend only to prosecutors, because the Supreme Court has not imposed this duty on others. See Villasana v. Wilhoit, 368 F.3d 976, 979 (8th Cir. 2004). w 4 See Brady, 373 U.S. at 88. w > 162 F.3d 937 (7th Cir. 1998). DAVID SCHOEN HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_01