Epstein Secrets

Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 4:06 PM To: Wile, Alicia (USAFLS); Acosta, Alex

o court records, that if he violates any portion of his state agreement that he can be federally prosecuted. I wanted to know if I could speak with AUSA A. Marie Villafana for an answer to this question, since she was the AUSA on the case. I am on deadline for today. Thank you, Michele Michele Dargan, staff writer

. I wanted to know if I could speak with AUSA A. Marie Villafana for an answer to this question, since she was the

ein I am going to be calling her back with a big no comment. unless I get different instructions from you about what's in the public record. From: Michele Dargan (maiito:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 2:31 PM To: Valle, Alicia (USAFLS) Subject: Working on a story on deadline re: J

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

PA expressly provided that Epstein was to be afforded the same benefits as any other inmate; 182 Michele Dargan and David Rogers, “Palm Beach sex offender Jeffrey Epstein ‘treated differently,’” Palm Beach Daily News, Dec. 13, 2008. 183 The recusal was fo

residences, his criminal conduct had occurred in other locations; or whether the additional victims might implicate other offenders. In addition, Villafaña planned to approach the female assistants to attempt to obtain cooperation, but that step had not been taken.252 Most importantly, Acosta ended t

ur continued patience while we conduct a thorough investigation.” The letters also stated: 325 Michele Dargan, “Jeffrey Epstein Plea Hearing Moved to March,” Palm Beach Daily News “The Shiny Sheet,” Jan. 3, 2008. 326 Epstein’s attorneys used discovery pr

to pay Josefsberg if he and the victims did not accept a settlement and instead pursued litigation. The agreement, signed by Assistant U.S. Attorney Maria Villafana, does not expressly state whether any victims were contacted or consulted before the deal was made. Attorney Brad Edwards of Fort Lauderdale, who re

greement, signed by Assistant U.S. Attorney Maria Villafana, does not expressly state whether any victims wer

ubscribe Now Renew Local News Greater Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast Judge: Palm Beach sex offender Jeffrey Epstein agreement to remain sealed By MICHELE DARGAN Palm Beach Daily News Staff Writer Tuesday, February 17, 2009 A federal judge has ruled that a non-prosecution document under which the government

Thomas Jr., From Paradise to County Jail: A Billionaire Financial Adviser Will Serve 18 Months in Sex Case, N.Y. Times, July 1, 2008, at C1. 4) See Michele Dargan, Feds Say They Treated Epstein Victims Fairly, Palm Beach Daily News (Apr. 8, 2011, 7:23 PM), http://goo.gl/rGDed; Conchita Sarnoff, Billionaire Pedo

(1), (5), (8), (c)(1) (2012). 213 See 42 U.S.C. § 10607(c)(2) (2006). 214 See Attorney General Guidelines, supra note 52, at 41-42. 215 Letter from A. Marie Villafana, Assistant U.S. Att'y, to Jane Doe #1 (June 7, 2007), reprinted in Jane Doe Motion, supra note 40, at ex. C. 216 Td, 217 Td, 218 See Victims' Right

upra note 52, at 41-42. 215 Letter from A. Marie Villafana, Assistant U.S. Att'y, to Jane Doe #1 (June 7, 20

it is useful to look at the CVRA’s purposes, language, and judicial interpretations. This Part looks at each of these three issues in turn. 4 > See Michele Dargan, Feds Say They Treated Epstein Victims Fairly, PaLm BEAcH DatLy NEws (Apr. 8, 2011, 7:23 PM), http://goo.gl/TGDed; Conchita Samoff, Billionaire Pedop

in state criminal justice systems. Nearly two-thirds of states have adopted constitutional provisions to protect victims throughout 715 Letter from A. Marie Villafafia, Assistant U.S. Att’y, to Jane Doe #1 (June 7, 2007), reprinted in Jane Doe Motion, supra note 40, at ex. C. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014076 --- PAGE BREAK