Epstein Secrets

y, and, at a minimum, provided the victims with Belohlavek’s contact information. Acosta could have interacted with the State Attorney, or instructed Villafana or others to do so, to ensure the state intended to make notifications in a way that reached the most possible victims and that it had the informatio

ons leading to the agreement: former U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta, and former AUSAs Jeffrey H. Sloman, Matthew I. Menchel, Andrew C. Lourie, and Ann Marie C. Villafana. Each subject submitted written responses detailing their involvement in the federal investigation of Epstein, the drafting and execution of the NPA,

is,~ on~ ~roscclilion_.Agrccmcnt and agrees to somrly. with. thcrp. By; CA/ Aronberg-000777 R:. AtEXANDERACOSTA UNITED s:r'.iTESATI◊R.NEY • A. :MARIE VILLAFANA AssfsTANT fos .• ATTQ~N-tY ·OERALi;:>.L13FCbUJ{t;:ESQ: C0VNSELTQ JEFFREY EJJ,SJEJN LiLLY ANN'SANCIJ~Z; isQ'. NFTORNEY FQR J½FFREY EPSTEIN FILED

.that he understands the clarifications to the Non- Prosecution Agreement and agrees to comply with them. R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY A. MARIE VILLAFASA ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY Dated: JEFFREY EPSTEIN GERALD LEFCOURT, ESQ. COUNSEL TO JEFFREY EPSTEIN Dated: LILLY ANN'SANCHEZ, BS' ATTORNEY FOR JEFFREY EP

prosecutors, such consultations may be limited to gathering information from victims and conveying only nonsensitive data and public information.”443 Villafaha’s concern about generating potential impeachment evidence by informing victims of their potential to recover monetary damages from Epstein was not un

ence in court proceedings in thi s case or protect the safety of the community, and that any application for bail should be denied. Very truly yours, GEOFFREY S. BERMAN: United/States Attorney By:______ Alex Rossmiller/ Alison Moe/Maurene Comey Assistant United States Attorney Southern DistrictofNew York Tel: (212) 6

his afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Henry B. Pitman; The case is assigned to U.S. District judge Richard M. Berman. U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S.. Berman said: “As.alleged, Jeffrey Epstein abused underage girls for years, operating a scheme in which girls he victimized would recruit others for Epstein

ounsel 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 af

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 regar

d not testify. 45. While some questioned the reasoning behind the court’s decision to give the victims voice after Epstein’s death, District Judge Berman noted that “a public hearing is [the] preferred vehicle of resolution,” emphasizing that “public hearings are exactly what judges do. Hearings prom

ndicated they aren't willing to deal. Acosta is now U.S. labor secretary. "The alleged behavior shocks the conscience," New York City U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman said at a morning news conference. "And while the charged conduct is from a number of years ago, it is still profoundly important to many o

e 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 afte

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 wehave a conference call to discuss what I may disclose to ... the girls regardin

023 2:57:43 PM 48. While some questioned the reasoning behind the court’s decision to give the victims voice after Epstein’s death, District Judge Berman noted that “a public hearing is [the] preferred vehicle of resolution,” emphasizing that “public hearings are exactly what judges do. Hearings promot

indicated they aren't willing to deal. Acosta is now U.S. labor secretary. "The alleged behavior shocks the conscience." New York City U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman said at a morning news conference, "And while the charged conduct is from a number of years ago, it. is still profoundly important to many of

Captain David Sleeth, Palm Beach Sheriff's Office, 561-688-3595. Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta United States Attorney By: ob/Z Made Ilea faila A. Marie Villafafia Assistant U.S. Attorney EFTA00224913 Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008

ted States Attorney By: ob/Z Made Ilea faila A. Marie Villafafia Assistant U.S. Attorney EFTA00224913 Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 5:44 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Work Release Notice — Herman Clients.pdf Dea

our inquiries to Captain David Sleeth, Palm Beach Sheriff's Office, 561-688-3595. Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta United States Attorney By: oba Marie Villatada A. Marie Villafana Assistant U.S. Attorney EFTA00224921

Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 5:44 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Work Release Notice — Herman Clients.pdf Dear Mr. Berman: Please review the attached with your clients. LJ Work Release otice -- Herman . Sincerely, A. Marie Villafaila Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S.

the Non- Prosecution Agreement and agrees to comply with them. R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY Dated: Dated: /44 Dated: Dated: EY: A. MARIE VILLAPANA ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY GERALD LEFCOURT, ESQ. COUNSEL TO JEFFREY EPSTEIN LILLY ANN SANCHEZ, ESQ. ATTORNEY FOR JEFFREY EPSTEIN EFTA00076095 Ca

confer with Petitioners, see, e.g., July 11, 2008 Hr'g Tr. at 13 ("I will always confer, sit down with Jane Doe 1 and 2, with the two agents and Ms. Villafana. We'll be happy to sit down with them."). Indeed, on December 10, 2010, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, accompanie

y Florida Bar No. 877875 99 N.E. 4th Street Miami, Florida 33132 Tel: (305) 961-9057; Fax: (305) 536-4676 Email: [email protected] A. Marie Villafatia Assistant United States Attorney Florida Bar No. 0018255 500 S. Australian Avenue, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Tel: (561) 820-8711; Fax:

nited States Courthouse (212) 805-6715 500 Pearl Street New York, NY 10007 RE: United States v. Jeffrey Epstein, Criminal No. 19-490 Dear Judge Berman: Steptoe SttPtOt • JOHNSON ttP We write to outline the grounds entitling Jeffrey Epstein to pretrial release, proposing a stringent set of condit

the Non- Prosecution Agreement and agrees to comply with them. R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY Dated: Dated: /44 Dated: Dated: EY: A. MARIE VILLAPANA ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY GERALD LEFCOURT, ESQ. COUNSEL TO JEFFREY EPSTEIN LILLY ANN SANCHEZ, ESQ. ATTORNEY FOR JEFFREY EPSTEIN EFTA00095898 Ca

confer with Petitioners, see, e.g., July 11, 2008 Hr'g Tr. at 13 ("I will always confer, sit down with Jane Doe 1 and 2, with the two agents and Ms. Villafana. We'll be happy to sit down with them."). Indeed, on December 10, 2010, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, accompanie

nited States Courthouse (212) 805-6715 500 Pearl Street New York, NY 10007 RE: United States v. Jeffrey Epstein, Criminal No. 19-490 Dear Judge Berman: Steptoe ATCPTOC A JOiiNSON ..n We write to outline the grounds entitling Jeffrey Epstein to pretrial release, proposing a stringent set of condi

on, Inc. Page 46 1 A. No, sir. 2 MR. LEOPOLD: Objection. Asked and 3 answered. 4 BY MR. TEIN: 5 Q. So if I say the name to you Marie 6 Villafona, you don't know who that is? 7 A. No, sir. 8 Q. How many women and how many men came to 9 your house? 10 A. I want to say two ladies and t

r. 13 Q. Does it refresh your recollection that he's 14 the number two prosecutor at the U.S. Attorney's Office? 15 A. No. 16 Q. That he's Marie Villafona's boss? 17 A. No. 18 Q. Does it refresh your memory that he's the 19 ex-partner of Jeff Herman, the first lawyer who sued 20 you -- sued Mr.

7 BY MR. TEIN: 8 Q. Have you ever seen that picture before? 9 A. Yes. 10 Q. Is that a picture of your father, your 11 stepmother and Mr. Berman at the press conference 12 regarding your lawsuit? 13 A. Yes. 14 Q. Now you know that this is a very serious 15 matter, don't you? 16 MR.

, 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

come forward to be a voice to the victims who may not be able to tell their story, or at least not yet. I feel like I am a survivor. Thank you, Judge Berman, for inviting victims to speak today before you. We hope the government is listening very closely to the words we are saying. THE COURT: Thank you ve

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

ct discs were found with handwritten labels including the descriptions: “Young [Name] + [Name],” “Misc nudes 1,” and “Girl pics nude.” Appendix at 9 (Berman Letter at pp. 1, 9). 50. On July 8, 2019, prosecutors with the Public Corruption Unit ofthe U.S. Attorney’s office for the Southern District of New Y

were diverted from investigating clinton foundation and used in pentabomb investigation on 9/11 I request any communication between your office and Ann Marie Villifana Assistant US attorney sdfl in regards to Jane Doe One and 2 v United States. Include support or displeasure with her handling of case and any sf-50

rovide all records about Jeffrey E. Epstein: U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) People U.S. Attorney (USA) Geoffrey Berman Cases Stroll v. Epstein, No. 1: 92-cv-1021, 818 F.Supp. 640 (S.D.N.Y. 1993) USA v. Epstein, et al, No. 1:92-mj-2283 (S.D.N.Y.) USA v. Epst