Epstein Secrets

ct of Florida Dexter A. Lee, Assistant U.S. Attorney 99 N.E. 4th Street Miami, Florida 33132 Telephone: 305-961-9320 Facsimile: 305-530-7139 Ann Marie C. Villafana, AUSA United States Attorney's Office 500 South Australian Avenue Suite 400 West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 s/ Brad Edwards Brad Edwards, Esquir

d: 09/25/2008) 10/08/2008 29 RESPONSE in Opposition re 28 MOTION to Unseal Document Non-Prosecution Agreement filed by United States of America. (Villafana, Ann Marie) (Entered: 10/08/2008) 10/16/2008 3Q RESPONSE/REPLY to 29 Response in Opposition to Motion to Unseal Non-Prosecution Agreement filed by

office file a corrected declaration and accompanying explanation. The first statement is found at page 3 to 4 of the July 916, 2008 declaration of Marie Villafafla. There a provision in a plea agreement with Mr. Jeffrey Epstein is recounted. As we understand the Government's current position in this case, it is

Notice, taken before Victoria Aiello, Court Reporter, pages 1-32. For the Plaintiff: Bradley Edwards, Esquire For the Defendant: Dexter Lee, AUSA Maria Villafana, AUSA STEVEN M. IARIM CLERK U. S. GIST. S. D. of FLA-MV GJT C. sedans ,v • •••I, • .hrt/...•0•1•••41•, OFFICIAL REPO NG SERVICES, LLC (954)

t position in this case, it is that this provision is not in fact part of the plea agreement in this case. If our understanding is correct, then Ms. Villafaila has filed a false affidavit with the court, albeit inadvertently. We respectfully request that she file a new affidavit that corrects this false in

P-003634 Thru P-003646 File folder bearing victim name containing FBI interview report from May 2008, telephone activity report with attorney (Villafanafia) handwritten notes, related grand jury material Work product Attorney-client privilege 6(e) Investigative privilege Also contains information

08/16/2013 Page 30 of 70 Bates Range Description Privilege(s) Asserted Victims' Objections Box #2 P409114 Tint P-009115 7/3/2008 Email from A. Marie Villafafia to Col. M. Gauger at PBSO re Epstein work release with attachment [not being withheld as privileged — produced to opposing counsel] N/A Box

Underpinnings; Fiduciary Duty; Court Compelled Disclosure; Factual Materials; Waiver Box #3 P-013231 Thai P-013239 April 22, 2008 Letter from A. Marie Villafafia to Office of Professional Responsibility re Self-Report of Allegation of Conflict of Interest Privacy Act Inadequate Log; No Factual Underpinni

aiver; Claims Against Public Prosecutor, Overriding Need; Attorney Conduct at Issue Epstein, with e- mail from Menchel (July 5, 2007, 3:30 p.m.), Villafana to Menchel (July 4, 2007, 5:16 p.m.), and Sloman to Villafana (July 3, 2007, 1:47 p.m.), attached Suppl. Box 3 P-013866 E-mail, Marie Villafana

Objections Box #1 P-000983 thru P-001007 File folder entitled "Attorney Notes from Document Review" containing typed and handwritten attorney (Villafaila) notes, target letters, correspondence re grand jury subpoena Work product 6(e) Contains information subject to investigative privilege. Also

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

t ~ - Sloman becomes First Assistant L:mted States Attorney: Menchcl becomes Crunmal Chief - ~ - ~ -. ~ - ~ - June 26 - Sloman, Mencbel, Lourie, Villafaila, and FBI meet with Epstein's counsel July 26 - V11lafat1a learns from Menchel that Acosta decided to offer Epstein a two-year state-based resolut

ecution agreement" and the USAO-SDFLA and counsel for the Jane Does, on numerous matters related to Jeffrey Epstein, including contacts with AUSAs "Marie Villafafia and Dexter Lee." DE 41 at 3. The Government's filings frame the issue before the Court as to whether the "Government was obligated, under 18 U.S.C.

ecution Agreement. However, it appears from AUSA Villafana's Declaration that during the summer of 2007, neg

.M.", and "S.R." by AUSA Villafatia and the FBI's Victim-Witness Specialist Twiller Smith. DE 14. In addition, appended to the Declaration are AUSA Villafaila's letters to the victim's counsel, Bradley J. Edwards, Esq. DE 14. Special Agent Nesbitt Kuyrkendall, F.B.I. is copied on AUSA Villafafia's letters

tigative information and may not be permitted access to grand jury information" (id. at 4). 12. To assist in responding to the OPR investigation, Villafana secured the representation of Jonathan Biran, a partner at Baker Donelson in Washington, DC. Mr. Biran graduated from Stanford Law School in 1993 a

ive order attached hereto. a. Disclosure shall be limited to grand jury material relevant to Mr. Biran's representation of Assistant U.S. Attorney A. Marie Villafafia that are necessary to: (a) allow Villafafia to respond to OPR's written questions; (b) prepare for OPR's interview of Villafaila; and (c) partici

tive Order; and (3) the sealing of this Application, and the accompanying Orders. BACKGROUND 1. From 2006 to 2008, the undersigned (hereinafter Villafaila) was the lead prosecutor on the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, known as Operation Leap Year. 2. That matter involved the issuance of subpoenas

Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <AVillafana@usa.doj.gov> Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 5:02 PM To: Lee, Dexter (

proposed amendment to the Agreement." You may just want to refer him to that footnote, or you can edit the language as you see fit. Thank you! A. Marie Villafalla Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 From: Lee, Dexter (USAFL

nd contained the "incorrect" info (i.e., the December 2007 info). The second notification was sent on September 3rd, with the correct info. A. Made Villafaila Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL. 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 From: Lee, Dexter (USAF

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

ale 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 would benefit from the provision were the four female assistants identified by name. 20

se who seek compensation from the Trust. See draft proposal sent from Jay Lelliowitz to Andrew I ,nurle dated September 15, 2007. In response, Ms. Villafana demanded that the Agreement contain language considering the inclusion of a guardian ad hum in the proceedings. despite the fact that. we are now le

b;e ct Dear Jay: Jeff asked that I forward the victim notification letter to you. It is attached. Thank you. «Victim NotlfloatIon Ltr.pdf» A. Villafaila Assistant U.S. Attorney 08-80736-CV-MARRA RFP WPB 01)0429 EFTA00184871 Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-14 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016