Epstein Secrets

ions and/or the Florida Bar. On Friday, January 18, 2008, at approximately 1:15 pm, I received a call from Jeffrey Herman of Herman & Mermelstein. Herman said that he was planning to file a civil lawsuit the next week against Jeffrey Epstein. He said that his clients were frustrated with the lack of p

the afternoon of January 3, 2008, 4) the afternoon of January 4, 2008, and 5) the afternoon of January 7, 2008. A. The Morning ofJanuary 2, 2008. AUSA Weinstein began his conversation with Mr. Thomas by explaining that he was the acting PIO for the week and that he had received Mr.Thomas's December 31, 2007

He further explained that in addition eAUSA Weinstein has self-reported to the Office of Professional Responsibility. 7After reviewing his e-mail, AUSA Weinstein discussed the matter with U.S. Attorney Acosta. Pursuant to USAM 1-7.530 and the Media Relations Guide, Section III D2, after consultation with and

ions and/or the Florida Bar. On Friday, January 18, 2008, at approximately 1:15 pm, I received a call from Jeffrey Herman of Herman & Mermelstein. Herman said that he was planning to file a civil lawsuit the next week against Jeffrey Epstein. He said that his clients were frustrated with the lack of p

He further explained that in addition 6AUSA Weinstein has self-reported to the Office of Professional Responsibility. 7After reviewing his e-mail, AUSA Weinstein discussed the matter with U.S. Attorney Acosta. Pursuant to USAM 1-7.530 and the Media Relations Guide, Section III D2, after consultation with and

the afternoon of January 3, 2008, 4) the afternoon of January 4, 2008, and 5) the afternoon of January 7, 2008. A. The Morning ofJanuary 1, 2008. AUSA Weinstein began his conversation with Mr. Thomas by explaining that he was the acting PIO for the week and that he had received Mr.Thomas's December 31, 2007

ons and/or the Florida Bar. On Friday, January 18, 2008, at approximately 1:15 pm, I received a call from Jeffrey Herman of Herman & Mermelstein. Herman said that he was planning to file a civil lawsuit the next week against Jeffrey Epstein. He said that his clients were frustrated with the lack of p

might or might not be representing Mr. Epstein. Weinstein told Mr. Thomas that he should not allow himself to be spun 13After reviewing his e-mail, AUSA Weinstein discussed the matter with U.S. Attorney Acosta. Pursuant to USAM 1-7.530 and the Media Relations Guide, Section III D2, after consultation with and

by the USA's December 10 letter to Ms. Sanchez. 12AUSA Weinstein has self-reported to the Office of Professional Responsibility. 9 EFTA00190460 AUSA Weinstein began his conversation with Mr. Thomas by explaining that he was the acting PIO for the week and that he had received Mr.Thomas's December 31, 2007

ions and/or the Florida Bar. On Friday, January 18, 2008, at approximately 1:15 pm, I received a call from Jeffrey Herman of Herman & Mermelstein. Herman said that he was planning to file a civil lawsuit the next Confidential and Privileged — Attorney Work Product -12- EFTA00225189 r • week agains

bout Mr. Epstein's lawyer's statement that someone from our Office told them that "we are ready to pull the trigger." 13After reviewing his e-mail, AUSA Weinstein discussed the matter with U.S. Attorney Acosta. Pursuant to USAM 1-7330 and the Media Relations Guide, Section III D2, after consultation with and

Office of Professional Responsibility. Confidential and Privileged — Attorney Work Product -9- EFTA00225186 A. The Morning of January 2, 2008. AUSA Weinstein began his conversation with Mr. Thomas by explaining that he was the acting PIO for the week and that he had received Mr.Thomas's December 31, 2007

instein never spoke about any specific case. Since the January 7,2008 conversation, Weinstein has not had any further contact with Mr. Thomas. 2. Herman 5/omen & Merme/stein. Seven years ago, I resigned from the SDFL for private practice. Less than five months later, I resigned from the law firm and

He further explained that in addition 6AUSA Weinstein has self-reported to the Office of Professional Responsibility. 7After reviewing his e-mail, AUSA Weinstein discussed the matter with U.S. Attorney Acosta. Pursuant to USAM 1-7.530 and the Media Relations Guide, Section 111 D2, after consultation with and

the afternoon of January 3, 2008, 4) the afternoon of January 4, 2008, and 5) the afternoon of January 7, 2008. A. The Morning of anuary Z 2008. AUSA Weinstein began his conversation with Mr. Thomas by explaining that he was the acting PIO for the week and that he had received Mr.Thomas's December 31, 2007

ons and/or the Florida Bar. On Friday, January 18, 2008, at approximately 1:15 pm, I received a call from Jeffrey Herman of Herman & Mermelstein. Herman said that he was planning to file a civil lawsuit the next week against Jeffrey Epstein. He said that his clients were frustrated with the lack of p

might or might not be representing Mr. Epstein. Weinstein told Mr. Thomas that he should not allow himself to be spun 13After reviewing his e-mail, AUSA Weinstein discussed the matter with U.S. Attorney Acosta. Pursuant to USAM 1-7.530 and the Media Relations Guide, Section Ill D2, after consultation with and

letter to Ms. Sanchez. 12AUSA Weinstein has self-reported to the Office of Professional Responsibility. 08-80736-QF-MARRA P-014964 EFTA00225351 AUSA Weinstein began his conversation with Mr. Thomas by explaining that he was the acting PIO for the week and that he had received Mr.Thomas's December 31, 2007

ions and/or the Florida Bar. On Friday, January 18, 2008, at approximately 1:15 pm, I received a call from Jeffrey Herman of Herman & Mermelstein. Herman said that he was planning to file a civil lawsuit the next Confidential end Privileged —Attorney Work Product -12- Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-01

bout Mr. Epstein's lawyer's statement that someone from our Office told them that "we are ready to pull the trigger." 13After reviewing his e-mail, AUSA Weinstein discussed the matter with U.S. Attorney Acosta. Pursuant to USAM 1-7.530 and the Media Relations Guide, Section 111 D2, after consultation with and

y. Confidential and Privileged — Attorney Work Product -9- Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-013382 EFTA00230287 A. The Morning ofJanuary 2, 2008. AUSA Weinstein began his conversation with Mr. Thomas by explaining that he was the acting PIO for the week and that he had received Mr.Thomas's December 31, 2007

z.5 At the same time (and until as recent] as March of 2008), the Official Florida Bar websitc continued to identify Mr. as a named partner in Mr. Herman's firm. See Tab 31, Florida Bar Website page. 39. Mr. Herman, who is the named partner in the former firm of Herman, , & Mermelstein, filed five

ted differently than anyone else. Mr. Thomas apparently stated that he understood that there was evidence that the women had lied about their ages. AUSA Weinstein replied that this was not a defense and that Mr. Thomas should not believe "the spin" of Mr. Epstein's "high-priced attorneys." Indeed, Mr. Weinste

t the same time (and until as recently as March of 2008), the Official Florida Bar website continued to identify Mr. Sloman as a named partner in Mr. Herman’s firm. See Tab 31, Florida Bar Website page. Mr. Herman, who is the named pariner in the former firm of Herman, Sloman, & Mermelstein, filed five l

hed” him (in the words of Mr. Thomas) for disclosing the contents of their prior conversation to the defense, and strongly “reminded” Mr. Thomas that AUSA Weinstein’s prior comments about Mr. Epstein had only been “hypothetical” in nature. That claim is sheer nonsense: AUSA Weinstein had disclosed specific details