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

182, 190 United States v. Russo, 801 F.2d 624 (2d Cir. 1986) 4, 9 United States v. Rutkoske, 506 F.3d 170 (2d Cir. 2007) 163 United States v. Salameh, 152 F.3d 88 (2d Cir. 1998) 4, 5, 161 xix EFTA00095086 United States v. Salerno, 481 U.S. 739 (1987) 104 United States v. Salmonese, 352 F.

create an affirmative appearance that the agreement contemplated barring districts other than the particular district entering into the agreement." Salameh, 152 F.3d at 120 (citations and internal quotation marks omitted). This rule also extends to plea agreements that use the term "United States." See

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

274, 282 United States v. Russo, 801 F.2d 624 (2d Cir. 1986) 5, 11 United States v. Rutkoske, 506 F.3d 170 (2d Cir. 2007) 248 United States v. Salameh, 152 F.3d 88 (2d Cir. 1998) 5, 6, 245 United States v. Salerno, 481 U.S. 739 (1987) 151 United States v. Salmonese, 352 F.3d 608 (2d Cir. 200

create an affirmative appearance that the agreement contemplated barring districts other than the particular district entering into the agreement." Salameh, 152 F.3d at 120 (citations and internal quotation marks omitted). This rule also extends to plea agreements that use the term "United States." See

h Cir. 2020). Discovery has revealed that during these negotiations, several drafts of the NPA were exchanged. See, e.g., Exh. C (9/17/07 email from Villafana to Lefkowitz attaching draft NPA); Exh. D (9/21/07 email from Villafana to Lefkowitz attaching draft NPA). In addition, the parties exchanged sever

010) 22 United States v. Ready, 82 F.3d 551 (2d Cir. 1996) 12 United States v. Russo, 801 F.2d 624 (2d Cir. 1986) 20, 21, 23 United States v. Salameh, 152 F.3d 88 (2d Cir. 1998) 22 United States v. Sattar, No. 02 Cr. 395 (JGK), 2003 WL 22510398 (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 5, 2003) 29 United States v. Van

h Cir. 2020). Discovery has revealed that during these negotiations, several drafts of the NPA were exchanged. See, e.g., Exh. C (9/17/07 email from Villafana to Lefkowitz attaching draft NPA); Exh. D (9/21/07 email from Villafana to Lefkowitz attaching draft NPA). In addition, the parties exchanged sever

010) 22 United States v. Ready, 82 F.3d 551 (2d Cir. 1996) 12 United States v. Russo, 801 F.2d 624 (2d Cir. 1986) 20, 21, 23 United States v. Salameh, 152 F.3d 88 (2d Cir. 1998) 22 United States v. Sattar, No. 02 Cr. 395 (JGK), 2003 WL 22510398 (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 5, 2003) 29 United States v. Van

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

74, 282 United States v. Russo, 801 F.2d 624 (2d Cir. 1986) 5, 1 I United States v. Rutkoske, 506 F.3d 170 (2d Cir. 2007) 248 United States v. Salameh, 152 F.3d 88 (2d Cir. 1998) 5, 6, 245 United States v. Salerno, 481 U.S. 739 (1987) 151 United States v. Salmonese, 352 F.3d 608 (2d Cir. 200