Epstein Secrets

atter for some time. Indeed, the Government sent notice to Petitioner more than a year ago that "your case is under investigation." See Letter from A. Marie Villafafia to C.W. at 2 (June 7, 2007) (attached to Governmeni's Response) (emphasis added). The notice went on to tell Petitioner that "as a victim and/or wi

The Epstein case was investigated initially by the Palm Beach Police Department in 2006. Exhibit A, Declaration of Assistant United States Attorney A. Marie Villafafial 2. Subsequently, the Palm Beach Police Department sought the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Id. Throughout the investigatio

reet Suite 202 Hollywood, FL 33020 954-414-8033 Fax: 924-1530 Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED represented by Ann Marie C. Villafana United States Attorney's Office 500 South Australian Avenue Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561—820-8711 Fax: 820-8777 Email: ann.maric.c.

cc: Special Agent Nesbitt Kuyrkendall, A. Marie Villafana Assistant United States Attorney EFTA00177308

By: cc: Special Agent Nesbitt Kuyrkendall, A. Marie Villafana Assistant United States Attorney EFTA00177308

in which the crime occurred," the CVRA clearly provid for "rights ... that apply before any prosecution is underway." (United States . BP Products North America, Inc., Criminal No. 11-07-434, 2008 WL 501321 at *11 (S.D.Tex. Feb.21, 2008) (emphasis in original), mandamus denied in part, In re Dean, No. 08-20

attorneys. Supplemental Declaration of A. Marie Villafana, Dec. 22, 2008, doe. #35 at 2-3. 49. On July 11,

ein's attorneys. Supplemental Declaration of A. Marie Villafana, Dec. 22, 2008, doe. #35 at 2-3. 49. On July 11,

tter for some time. Indeed, the Government sent notice to Petitioner more than a year ago that 'your case is under investigation?' See Letter from A. Marie Villafatia to C.W. at 2 (June 7, 2007) (attached to Governmen'.'s Response) (emphasis added). The notice went on to tell Petitioner that "as a victim and/or w

which the crime occurred," the CVRA clearly provided for "rights ... that apply before any prosecution is underway." (United States v. BP Products North America, Inc., Criminal No. H-07-434, 2008 WL 501321 at *11 (S.D.Tex. Feb.21, 2008) (emphasis in original), mandamus denied in part, In re Dean, No. 08-201

attorneys. Supplemental Declaration of A. Marie Villafana, Dec. 22, 2008, doc. #35 at 2-3. 49. On July II,

riminal defense counsel Jay Lefkowitz), and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida, represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney A. Marie Villafafia and others. The plea discussions generally began from the premise that Epstein would plead guilty to at least one federal felony offense surrounding

ein's attorneys. Supplemental Declaration of A. Marie Villafana, Dec. 22, 2008, doc. #35 at 2-3. 49. On July II,

y on a decision from the Southern District of Texas for the notion that CVRA rights apply prior to any prosecution. In United States v. BP Products North America, Inc., the district court reasoned that because § 3771(d)(3) provided for the assertion of CVRA rights "in the district court in which a defendant

riminal defense counsel Jay Lefkowitz), and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida, represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney A. Marie Villafana and others. The plea discussions generally began from the premise that Epstein would plead guilty to at least one federal felony offense surrounding

11 Page 42 of 42 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE The foregoing document was served on March 21, 2011, on the following using the Court's CM/ECF system: A. Marie Villafafta Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave., Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 820-8711 Fax: (561) 820-8777 E-mail: ann.marie,c,vill

represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney A. Marie Villafana and others. The plea discussions generally began

ely on a decision from the Southern District of Texas for the notion that CVRA rights apply prior to any prosecution. In United States' BP Products North America, Inc., the district court reasoned that because § 3771(d)(3) provided for the assertion of CVRA rights "in the district court in which a defendant

/2011 Page 10 of 10 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE The foregoing document was served on March 21, 2011. on the following using the Court's CM/ECF system: A. Marie Villafafia Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave., Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 820-8711 Fax: (561) 820-8777 E-mail: ann.marie.c.lill

ave placed victims of Epstein's sexual abuse in "the same position as they would have been had Mr. Epstein been convicted at trial." Declaration of Marie Villafana, July 9, 2008 (doc. #14) at 3-4. The affidavit also goes on to say that "these provisions were discussed," id. at 4, apparently referring to this

e of the unfounded allegations made against AUSA Villafana by Epstcin's counsel during the "higher level re

ight to approve or disapprove a proposed plea in advance or to participate in plea negotiations." In re Dean on remand as United States tBP Products North America, Inc., 610 F. Supp. 2d 655, 727 (S.D. Tex. 2009). Instead, "[t]he purpose of the reasonable right to confer is for victims to provide information t

the past six months. We will leave it to your discretion as to whether this should be brought to the Court's attention. Epstein Agrmt001.pdf it Marie Villafaila Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave. Suite 400 West Palm Beach. Ft. 33401 Tracking: 713 08-80736-CV-MARRA RFP WPB-001857 EFTA001850

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ly on a decision from the Southern District of Texas for the notion that CVRA rights apply prior to any prosecution. In United States I BP Products North America, Inc., the district court reasoned that because § 3771(d)(3) provided for the assertion of CVRA rights "in the district court in which a defendant

represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney A. Marie Villafana and others. The plea discussions generally began

th the investigation, you will he no', By: cc: Special Agent Nesbitt Kuyrkendall, F.B.I. Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta United States Attorney A. Marie Villafafia Assistant United States Attorney f f 08-80736-CV-MARRA 000724 EFTA00230548 Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 48-5 Entered on FLSD Docket 03/21/2

ely on a decision from the Southern District of Texas for the notion that CVRA rights apply prior to any prosecution. In United States" BP Products North America, Inc., the district court reasoned that because § 3771(dX3) provided for the assertion of CVRA rights "in the district court in which a defendant i

nt Robert Deweese Critton, Jr. Michael James Pike Burman ritton L filer & Coleman (fax) Lead Counsel Co-Counsel Attorney for United States A. Marie Villafatia Assistant U.S. Attorney U.S. Attorney's Office [VIA US MAIL] Telephone: Facsimile: Attorneys for Plaintiff Bradley James Edwards Rothstein Ro

. It is the rule, rather than the exception that civil and criminal cases proceed together." United States ex reL Gonzalez v. Fresenius Medical Care North America, 571 F.Supp.2d 758, 761 (W.D. Tex. 2008) (internal quotation omitted). Epstein has shown no good reason for deviating from normal practice here.

tter for some time. Indeed, the Government sent notice to Petitioner more than a year ago that "your case is under investigation." See Letter from A. Marie Villafafia to C.W. at 2 (June 7, 2007) (attached to Govemmenrs Response) (emphasis added). The notice went on to tell Petitioner that "as a victim and/or witn

which the crime occurred," the CVRA clearly provided for "rights ... that apply before any prosecution is underway." (United States v. BP Products North America, Inc., Criminal No. H-07-434, 2008 WL 501321 at •11 (S.D.Tex. Feb.21, 2008) (emphasis in original), mandamus denied in part, In re Dean, No. 08-201

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