Epstein Secrets

riminal defense counsel Jay Lefkowitz), and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida, represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney A. Marie Villafana and others. The plea discussions generally began from the premise that Epstein would plead guilty to at least one federal felony offense surrounding

11 Page 42 of 42 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE The foregoing document was served on March 21, 2011, on the following using the Court's CM/ECF system: A. Marie Villafafta Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave., Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 820-8711 Fax: (561) 820-8777 E-mail: ann.marie,c,vill

represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney A. Marie Villafana and others. The plea discussions generally began

ow them to intervene as parties to a prosecution." In re Amy Unknown, F.3d 2011 WL 988882 at *2 (5th Cir. Mar. 22, 2011). See also United Stases' Aguirre-Gonzalez, 597 F.3d 46, *Fed. R. Crim. P. 60 was adopted on April 23, 2008 and made effective on December 1, 2008. While this was after most of the relevant

/2011 Page 10 of 10 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE The foregoing document was served on March 21, 2011. on the following using the Court's CM/ECF system: A. Marie Villafafia Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave., Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 820-8711 Fax: (561) 820-8777 E-mail: ann.marie.c.lill

ave placed victims of Epstein's sexual abuse in "the same position as they would have been had Mr. Epstein been convicted at trial." Declaration of Marie Villafana, July 9, 2008 (doc. #14) at 3-4. The affidavit also goes on to say that "these provisions were discussed," id. at 4, apparently referring to this

e of the unfounded allegations made against AUSA Villafana by Epstcin's counsel during the "higher level re

been recognized as parties, and the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure do not allow them to intervene as panics to a prosecution.); United States' Aguirre-Gonzalez, 597 F.3d 46, 53 (1st Cir. 2010) ("Notwithstanding the rights reflected in the restitution statutes, crime victims arc not panics to a criminal sen

/2011 Page 10 of 10 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE The foregoing document was served on March 21, 2011, on the following using the Court's CM/ECF system: A. Marie Villafafla Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave., Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 820-8711 Fax: (561) 820-8777 E mail: ann.marie.c.vill

office file a corrected declaration and accompanying explanation. The first statement is found at page 3 to 4 of the July 9th, 2008 declaration of Marie Villafafia. 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

n been convicted at trial." Declaration of Marie Villafana, July 9, 2008 (doe. #14) at 3-4. The affidavit

en recognized as pasties, and the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure do not allow them to intervene as pasties to a prosecution.); United States'. Aguirre-Gonzalez, 597 F.3d 46, 53 (1st Cir. 2010) ("Notwithstanding the rights reflected in the restitution statutes, crime victims are not parties to a criminal se

AL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Date of transcription 02/08/2008 On Thursday, January 31, 2008, COURTNEY WILD met with Assistant United States Attorney MARIE VILLAFANA, UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE (USAO) and Attorney MYESHA K. BRADEN, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF(JUSTICE(DOJ), CRIMINAL DIVISION. Also present a

met with Assistant United States Attorney MARIE VILLAFANA, UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE (USAO) and Atto

here petitioners sought to vacate plea agreement which made no provision for restitution in deference to pending civil litigation); United States'. Aguirre-Gonzalez, 597 F.3d 46 (1st Cir. 2010) (relying on the "strong interest in the finality of criminal sentences" to reject mandamus under the Act where a defend

13) (citing Declaration of Asst. U.S. 5 EFTA00230177 Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 51 Entered on FLSD Docket 03/21/2011 Page 6 of 10 Attorney Marie Villafafia). These same subjects were also discussed at length at the Court's July 11, 2008, hearing on the matter. See, e.g., Tr. July 11, 2008, at 3-4, 18-1

n been convicted at trial." Declaration of Marie Villafana, July 9, 2008 (doe. #14) at 3-4. The affidavit

n recognized as pasties, and the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure do not allow them to intervene as pasties to a prosecution.); United States v. Aguirre-Gonzalez, 597 F.3d 46, 53 (1st Cir. 2010) ("Notwithstanding the rights reflected in the restitution statutes, crime victims are not parties to a criminal se

es, the Office had approximately 20 Assistant U.S. Attorneys assigned to the West Palm Beach location. The prosecutor assigned to the Epstein case, Ann Marie Villafana, end I were assigned to different sections within the Office. We reported to different supervisors. 11. I did not participate in any way in the Of

osecutor assigned to the Epstein case, Ann Marie Villafana, end I were assigned to different sections withi

w them to intervene as parties to a prosecution." In re Amy Unknown, F.3d , 2011 WL 988882 at •2 (5th Cr. Mar. 22, 2011). See also United States. Aguirre-Gonzalez, 597 F.3d 46, 'Fed. R. Crim. P. 60 was adopted on April 23, 2008 and made effective on December 1, 2008. While this was after most of the relevant

Jury Matter. Pursuant to the Order regarding the disclosure of Grand Jury Information, a copy was not served upon the proposed intervenors. O, -O— Marie Villafatta Assistant United States Attorney SERVICE LIST Jane Does I and 2 v. United States, Case No. 08-80736-CIV-MARRA/JOHNSON United States District Cou

d); see, e.g., id. § 3771(d)(3) (requiring district court to "take up and decide any motion asserting a victim's right forthwith"); United States v. Aguirre-Gonzalez, 597 F.3d 46, 55 (1st Cir. 2010) ("The CVRA plainly envisions that crime victims' petitions challenging a denial of their rights will be taken up a

f Grand Jury Matter. Pursuant to the Order regarding the disclosure of Grand Jury Information, a copy was not served upon the proposed intervenors. Marie Villafafta Assistant United States Attorney SERVICE LIST Jane Does I and 2 v. United States, Case No. 08-80736-CIV-MARRA/JOHNSON United States District Cou

d); see, e.g., id. § 3771(d)(3) (requiring district court to "take up and decide any motion asserting a victim's right forthwith"); United States v. Aguirre-Gonzalez, 597 F.3d 46, 55 (1st Cir. 2010) ("The CVRA plainly envisions that crime victims' petitions challenging a denial of their rights will be taken up a

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

en recognized as parties, and the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure do not allow them to intervene as parties to a prosecution.); United States'. Aguirre-Gonzalez, 597 F.3d 46, 53 (1st Cir. 2010) ("Notwithstanding the rights reflected in the restitution statutes, crime victims are not parties to a criminal se