Epstein Secrets

(USAFLS) From: Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 4:25 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: draft letter to DAG I t.'"...1. ;Or • > EXHIBIT B-127 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-014941 57 EFTA00224728 U.S. Dep

d approximately 28 minor females from Royal Palm Beach High School to come to his house for sexual favors. In July 2006, the matter was presented to AUSA A. Marie Villafana of our West Palm Beach branch office to pursue a formal criminal investigation. That investigation resulted in the discovery of approximately one d

In July 2006, the matter was presented to AUSA A. Marie Villafana of our West Palm Beach branch office to pursue a

lving child exploitation were one of several focus points of our Office. He further explained that in addition eAUSA Weinstein has self-reported to the Office of Professional Responsibility. 7After reviewing his e-mail, AUSA Weinstein discussed the matter with U.S. Attorney Acosta. Pursuant to USAM 1-7.530 and the Media Relations Guide

Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 4:25 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFL

d approximately 28 minor females from Royal Palm Beach High School to come to his house for sexual favors. In July 2006, the matter was presented to AUSA A. Marie Villafana of our West Palm Beach branch office to pursue a formal criminal investigation. That investigation resulted in the discovery of approximately one d

In July 2006, the matter was presented to AUSA A. Marie Villafana of our West Palm Beach branch office to pursue a

lving child exploitation were one of several focus points of our Office. He further explained that in addition 6AUSA Weinstein has self-reported to the Office of Professional Responsibility. 7After reviewing his e-mail, AUSA Weinstein discussed the matter with U.S. Attorney Acosta. Pursuant to USAM 1-7.530 and the Media Relations Guide

Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 4:25 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFL

d approximately 28 minor females from Royal Palm Beach High School to come to his house for sexual favors. In July 2006, the matter was presented to AUSA A. Marie Villafana of our West Palm Beach branch office to pursue a formal criminal investigation. That investigation resulted in the discovery of approximately one d

In July 2006, the matter was presented to AUSA A. Marie Villafana of our West Palm Beach branch office to pursue a

lving child exploitation were one of several focus points of our Office. He further explained that in addition 6AUSA Weinstein has self-reported to the Office of Professional Responsibility. 7After reviewing his e-mail, AUSA Weinstein discussed the matter with U.S. Attorney Acosta. Pursuant to USAM 1-7.530 and the Media Relations Guide

Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Ball, Shawn (USAFLS) Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 9:59 AM To: Devlin, Frederica (USAFLS) Cc: Villafana, Ann Mari

s, more or less. Pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1594(b). A TRUE BILL. FOREPERSON R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY A. MARIE VILLAFARA ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY 54 EFTA00225269

cc: Robert Senior, Chief Criminal Division A. Marie Villafana Assistant U.S. Attorney Karen Atkinson Assista

with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, as modified by the USA's December 19th letter to Ms. Sanchez. 12AUSA Weinstein has self-reported to the Office of Professional Responsibility. Confidential and Privileged — Attorney Work Product -9- EFTA00225186 A. The Morning of January 2, 2008. AUSA Weinstein began his conversation

es should be brought to bear.”75 While the defense was reiterating its objections to the federal investigation, CEOS expressed its endorsement of Villafaña’s legal analysis and proposed charges. On July 18, 2007, CEOS Chief Oosterbaan emailed Sloman, Menchel, and Lourie, stating that he had read Villa

Investigation ............................................20 5. October 2006 – February 2007: Epstein’s Defense Counsel Initiate Contact with Villafaña, Lourie, and Sloman, and Press for a Meeting ....................................................................................22 6. February

Federal Investigation Is Initiated, and the USAO Opens a Case File In early 2006, a West Palm Beach FBI Special Agent who worked closely with AUSA Ann Marie Villafaña on child exploitation cases—and who is referred to in this Report as “the case agent”—mentioned to Villafaña in “casual conversations” having learne

] 11 CHAPTER TWO THE NON-PROSECUTION AGREEMENT PART ONE: FACTUAL BACKGROUND I. OVERVIEW In the following sections in this chapter, the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) details the significant events leading to, and during, the federal investigation of Epstein; the negotiation and signing of the NPA; and the

nduct of any particular professional, we cannot escape the conclusion that the cumulative effect of the conduct of Assistant United States Attorney Marie Villafana led your Office to take positions during the investigation and negotiation of this matter that has led to unprecedented federal overreaching. In fac

he grand jury issued subpoenas to the records-custodian and employees of Epstein's businesses for all financial transactions from 2003 forward, Ms. Villafana (who we were told was not authorized to act in this regard without supervisory approval) promised to close the money-laundering investigation "if th

ions. Conclusion We bring these difficult and delicate matters of misconduct to your attention not to require any disciplinary action or review by the Office of Professional Responsibility. Although we have been told that some of this misconduct has been self-reported (only after we raised these complaints in writing), we feel confide

involvement in this matter, and return responsibility for this case to the State of Florida. 17 08-80736-CV-MARRA RFP WPB 001686 EFTA00209865 Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Jay Lefkowitz [[email protected]] Sent: y, September 27, 2007 2:53 PM To: , Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject:

500, West Palm Beach, FL 33401- 5933. Thank you for your assistance with this matter. Sincerely, R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY By: A. MARIE VILLAFASIA Assistant United States Attorney Enclosures cc: Special Agent E. Nesbitt Kuyrkendall, FBI 08-80736-CV-MARRA RFP WPB 001701 EFTA00209880 Atter

ions. Conclusion We bring these difficult and delicate matters of misconduct to your attention not to require any disciplinary action or review by the Office of Professional Responsibility. Although we have been told that some of this misconduct has been self-reported (only after we raised these complaints in writing), we feel confide

Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) <[email protected]> Tuesday, June 03, 2008 10:40 AM Villafana, An

osta United States Attorney By: Jeffrey H. Sloman First Assistant United States Attorney Ends. cc: Robert Senior, Chief Criminal Division A. Marie Villafalla Assistant U.S. Attorney Karen Atkinson Assistant U.S. Attorney 16 EFTA00190467

y with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, as modified by the USA's December 10 letter to Ms. Sanchez. 12AUSA Weinstein has self-reported to the Office of Professional Responsibility. 9 EFTA00190460 AUSA Weinstein began his conversation with Mr. Thomas by explaining that he was the acting PIO for the week and that he had rece

Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: a Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) <[email protected]> Tuesday, June 03, 200810:40 AM Villafana,

with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, as modified by the USA's December 19" letter to Ms. Sanchez. 12AUSA Weinstein has self-reported to the Office of Professional Responsibility. 08-80736-QF-MARRA P-014964 EFTA00225351 AUSA Weinstein began his conversation with Mr. Thomas by explaining that he was the acting PIO for the

ge 3 was identified in previous correspondence as a person who remained on the Government's list of "victims" even after (at least according to Ms. Villufana's letter) the list was subjected to careful multi-party review. Ms.. Miller's sworn statement clearly reflects the fact that she is not a "victim'

with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, as modified by the USA's December I9th letter to Ms. Sanchez. '2AUSA Weinstein has self-reported to the Office of Professional Responsibility. Confidential and Privileged — Attorney Work Product -9- Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-013382 EFTA00230287 A. The Morning ofJanuary 2, 2008. A