Epstein Secrets

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

k Filip Office of the Deputy Attorney General United States Department of Justice Dear Judge Filip: In his confirmation hearings last fall, Judge Mukasey admirably lifted up the finest traditions of the Department of Justice an assuring the United States Senate, and the American people, of his solemn

ttorney 305 961 9299 Cyndee Campos Staff Assistant 305 961 9461 305 530-6444 fax FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION COVER SHEET DATE: June 2, 2008 TO: Marie Villafana FAX NUMBER: (561) 820 8777 SUBJECT: Epstein NUMBER OF PAGES, INCLUDING THIS PAGE: 9 Message/Comments: This facsimile contains PRIVILEGED AND C

ION COVER SHEET DATE: June 2, 2008 TO: Marie Villafana FAX NUMBER: (561) 820 8777 SUBJECT: Epstein

Washington, DC 20004-1404 Ph: 202-756-3189 Fax: 202-654.4889 joe.Whilleygraiston.com CONFIDENTIAL In his confirmation hearings last fall, Judge Mukasey admirably lifted up the finest uaditions of the Department of Justice in assuring the United States Senate, and the American people, of his solemn

nail everything down, we just want to get a final blessing.” Negotiations continued throughout the day on Wednesday, September 19, 2007, with Villafaña and Lefkowitz exchanging emails regarding the factual proffer for a plea and the scheduling of a meeting to finalize the plea agreement’s terms. D

stricts, Whitley had served as Acting Associate Attorney General, the Department’s third-highest position. 170 On May 28, 2008, Attorney General Mukasey was in Miami for unrelated events and had lunch at the USAO with Acosta and other senior managers. OPR found no indication that the Epstein matter