Epstein Secrets

Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 6:15 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: FW: Epst

A. KORNSPAN LARRY A. STUMPF MARIA NEYRA JACKIE PERCLEK MARK A.J. SHAPIRO JARED= BLACK SREBNICK KORNSPAN RI STUMPF PA._ February 18, 2010 Marie Villafana, Esq. Assistant United States Attorney 99 N.E. 4th Street Miami, FL 33132 RE: Jeffrey Epstein Dear Ms Villafana: JESSICA FONSECA-NADER KATHLEE

For example: 201 S. Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 1300 • Miami, Florida 33131 • Phone: 305-371-6421. Fat 305-358-2006. www.RoyBlack.com EFTA00193778 A. Marie Villafaiia, Esq. December 9, 2009 Page 3 our part would constitute a breach of the NPA. So the Rothstein lawyers, once again, are using the power of the fed

se cases involving Epstein); b. Reached agreements to share attorneys fees with non-lawyers; c. Used investor money to pay plaintiffs (i.e., L.M., E.W. and Jane Doe) "up front" money such that plaintiffs would refuse to settle the Civil Actions; d. Conducted searches, wiretaps or intercepted conver

ed she worked at eleven (11) separate strip clubs, Including Cheetah which RRA represented and in which ROTHSTEIN may have owned an interest; and E.W. also worked at Platinum Showgirls in Boynton Beach, which was the subject of a recent police raid where dancers were allegedly selling prescriptio

BY MR. CRITTCIN: 6 Q. Ms. Jane Doe, I have in front of you, I 7 think, Malt 4 what 1 know to be Exhibit 4, which 8 is the declaration of Ms. Villafana. Do you see that? 9 A. Yes. 10 Q. And I will represent to you, and I think you 11 told me you don't know who she is; correct? 12 A. Yes 13

s — let me have marked as Exhibit -- where 22 are we — 5. 23 (Discussion held off the record.) 24 MR. CRITION: Four was the declaration of 25 Marie Villafana. (561) 832-7500 PROSE COURT REPORTING AGENCY, 9 (Pages 159 to 162) INC. (561) 832-7506 Electronically signed by Pamela Sullivan (501-333-772-16

have to be the Jane Doe; Jane Doe? 5 A. Yes. 6 Q. Are you aware of any individuals that Miss - 7 Mr. Edwards represents, other than you, a and E.W.? 8 A. No. 9 Q. All right. Then it goes down — again, 1 10 take you back where it says: "Jane Doe was identified 11. via the FBI's investigati

25 Federal, local, that you had been to Mr. Er:stain's home; Page 136 Q. Okay. would be -- 2 A. Yes. 3 Q. — you would assume. C.W. would be E.W., and 4 you would have to be the Jane Doe; Jane Doe? 5 A. Yes. 6 Q. Are you aware of any individuals that Miss - 7 Mr. Edwards represents, oth

NEY Dated: Dated: Dated: Dated: By: A. MARIE VILLAFANA ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY JEFFREY EPSTEIN GERALD

ATTORNEY Dated: Dated: Dated: Dated: By: A. MARIE VILLAFANA ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY JEFFREY EPSTEIN GERALD

n- Prosecution Agreement and agrees to comply with them. R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY Dated: By: Dated: 6/UT'( Dated: Dated: A. MARIE VILLAFAIZIA ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY GERALD LEFCOURT, ESQ. COUNSEL TO JEFFREY EPSTEIN LILLY ANN SANCHEZ, ESQ. ATTORNEY FOR JEFFREY EPSTEIN Page 7 of 7 A10

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOURTH DISTRICT JEFFREY EPSTEIN, Petitioner, -VS- SCOTT individually, EDWARDS, L.M., E.W., Intervenors. ROTHSTEIN, BRADLEY J. individually, and and JANE DOE, Respondents CASE NO. 4D18-0762 APPENDIX TO RESPONSE TO PETITION FOR WRIT

Jeffrey Epstein? Id. at page 101-102; line 24-6. MR. SCAROLA: Same objection and instruction. Id. at page 102; line?-8. Q: Did you ever speak with Marie Villafana during, during the pendency of that litigation which is still pending today? Transcript of Deposition dated March 23, 2010, page 102-03; line 24-1.

dad, P.A. • 315 SE 7'h Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 3330I• 954.467.1223 EFTA00799406 Q: So, even if; do you — even if you talked about it with Mrs. Villafana, even if your client Mr. Edwards spoke with Mrs. Villafana about a scheduling issue, it's your position that that is what, work-product? Id. at pag

AROLA: I am going to object. That calls for attorney-client privilege. Id. at page 98; line 24-25. Q: All right. At the time you began representing E.W. or at any time prior to the filing of the lawsuit against the United States Government in July of '08, did you learn whether she was listed as a, o

reet, Fort Lauderdale, FL 3330I• 954.467.1223 EFTA00799405 lines 20-21. Q: During that time that you have been involved in this case on behalf of E.W., has Mr. Howell participated in the case; that is, has he done work on the case? Id. at page 90; lines 20-23. A: Yes. Id. at page 90; line 24. Q:

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. Matthew Menchel, Esq. Andrew Lourie, Esq. A. Marie Villafana, Esq. The United States Attorney's Office South

d in 2006. MIA_CEOS_00077 EFTA00191444 LAW °VICES OF GERALD B. LEFCOURT. P.C. Jeffrey Sloman, Esq. Matthew Menchel, Esq. Andrew Lourie, Esq. A. Marie Villafafia, Esq. The United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Florida July 6, 2007 Page 2 those who deliberately, knowingly, and intentionally

z] who you know to have stayed at Jeffery Epstein's house on many occasions, correct? And also somebody who you know to have been at the house when E.W. was in Jeffrey Epstein's bedroom getting sexually abused, correct? 26 Of course, in a proceeding such as this one, the victims are entitled to an i

Jeffrey Epstein? Id. at page 101-102; line 24-6. MR. SCAROLA: Same objection and instruction. Id. at page 102; line?-8. Q: Did you ever speak with Marie Villafana during, during the pendency of that litigation which is still pending today? Transcript of Deposition dated March 23, 2010, page 102-03; line 24-1.

ction remains the same. The objection remains the same. Id. at page 103; line 14-16.4 Q: So, even if; do you — even if you talked about it with Mrs. Villafana, even if 'The objection is: "If that is information that you obtained in the course of your responsibilities in representation of any client I woul

AROLA: I am going to object. That calls for attorney-client privilege. Id. at page 98; line 24-25. Q: All right. At the time you began representing E.W. or at any time prior to the filing of the lawsuit against the United States Government in July of '08, did you learn whether she was listed as a, o

Attorney-Client and work-product privileges. Id. at page 89; lines 20-21. Q: During that time that you have been involved in this case on behalf of E.W., 3 It is significant to note that other jurisdictions have sanctioned counsel for just this behavior during deposition. See e.g. Van Pilsum v. Iow

E OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the above and foregoing has been provided by United States mail and via facsimile to: ANN MARIE C. VILLAFANA, AUSA, United States Attorney's Office, 500 South Australian Avenue, Suite 400, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401, this ab day of July, 2008. Brad Ed

ed States mail and via facsimile to: ANN MARIE C. VILLAFANA, AUSA, United States Attorney's Office, 500 Sout

cuments will be disclosed and there will be no adequate remedy. Petitioner, Jeffrey Epstein is referred to by proper name. Non-party interveners, E.W., B.B. and The Post are referred to as E.W., B.B. and The Post. All emphasis is supplied unless indicated otherwise. The following symbol is used: A

ith notice to the United States, the other party to the Agreement. (A-6). Rather than seeking relief from Judge Marra in federal court, non- party E.W., a victim of Mr. Epstein, filed a motion in the state criminal action on May 12, 2009, seeking to intervene and unseal the non-prosecution agreemen

ttorney's Office—regarding the subject of the lawsuit or Jeffrey Epstein? A. Same objection and instruction. Q. All right. Did you ever speak with Marie Villafana during the pendency of that litigation which is still pending today? SCAROLA: Are you asking whether such conversations occurred that were relevan

re. SCAROLA: Then the instruction remains the same. The objection remains the same. Q. So, even if, do you - even if you talked about it with Mrs. Villafana, even if your client Mr. Edwards spoke with Mrs. Villafana about a scheduling issue, it's your position that its what, work-product? A. SCAROLA: T

answer the threshold "yes" or "no" question: Did [Mr. Howell] ever relate that to you." Id. 9. Edwards in one instance when asked what his client E.W. told him on the phone, himself claimed privilege. Id. at 90. Later, when asked "for what purpose did Ms. L.M. originally hire you?," his attorney o

and the United States Prosecutors in a joint attempt to minimize Epstein's civil exposure. For example, on October 3, 2007, Assistant U.S. Attorney Marie Villafafia sent an email (attached hereto as Exhibit "D") to Jay Lefkowitz, counsel for Epstein, with attached proposed letter to special master regarding hand

an provide explanation. See Epstein Deposition, February 17, 2010, at 11-12, 30-31 (Deposition Attachment # 7). 9. Epstein also sexually assaulted E.W., beginning when she was 14 years old and did so on numerous occasions. See E.W. Depo., Attachment #4 at 215-216. 10. Another of the minor girls Ep

did not notify E.W. and L.M. that a plea agreement had already been reached that would block federal prosecution of Epstein. Nor did the FBI notify E.W. and L.M. of any of the parts of the plea agreement. Nor did the FBI or other federal authorities confer with E.W. and L.M. about the plea. See id.

, 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

h to do so today. "It.is against public policy for these documents to be have been sealed and hidden from public scrutiny. As a member of the public, E.W. has a right to have these documents unsealed," wrote former CircuitJudge Bill Berger, now in private practice-and representing one ofthe women. The P