Epstein Secrets

nt and to investigate and prosecute Mr. Epstein and others for federal offenses. Sincerely, Jeffrey H. Sloman Acting United States Attorney By: A. Marie Villafana Assistant United States Attorney cc: Karen Atkinson, Chief, Northern Division Roy Black, Esq. (via electronic mail) Ca< Sta C4.$0736 CV-MARRA P

man Acting United States Attorney By: A. Marie Villafana Assistant United States Attorney cc: Karen Atk

analyzing another early draft of the legislation. Smith, 376 F. Supp. 2d at 611 (citing 132 Cong. Rec. E3242-02 (Sept. 23, 1986) (statement of Rep. Green during extension of remarks)); see also Liberatore, 478 F. -17- Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-011858 EFTA00192904 Case 9:09-cv-80591-KAM Documen

, 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

think that is exactly what the law requires and intends. I will be more blunt than the Court has been, or Professor Cassell has been about Professor Green's article. That is an article that cites no authority, and I believe there is no authority for his proposition. I entirely respect his right to advoc

PBPD brought the case to the FBI’s attention because of a concern that the State Attorney’s Office had succumbed to “pressure” from defense counsel. Villafana informed both Acosta and Sloman of this when she met with them at the start of the federal investigation. Acosta confirmed that he was aware that the

e task:of judicial implication in the face oflegislativefaltering or uncertainty." Fischer, 543 So.2d at 789 (quoting Roger Rankin Enters,! Inc. v. Green, 433 So.2d 1248, 1250 (Fla. 3d DCA 1983)). 88. Consideration of these three factors establishes a ·private rig~t of action in Section 905.27. Firs

Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Vi°Mena. Ann Mane C. (USAFLS) Sent: Tuesday. July 31, 2007 1:37 PM To: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Menchel, Matthew (US

g a reasonable attorney's fee, from those found guilty of a violation." 132 Cong. Rec. E3242-02 (daily ed. Septem- ber 23, 1986) (statement of Rep. Green during extension of remarks) (emphasis added); see id. Based on this legislative history, the Smith court concluded that Congress' in- tent was "