Epstein Secrets

carefully considering your request, I have decided, in my capacity as the First Assistant V.S. Attorney, not to make an exception here. Regarding the Landon Thomas matter, Mr. Thomas was given, pursuant to his request, non-case specific information concerning specific federal statutes. Regarding the offer to

quest, I have decided, in my capacity as the First Assistant V.S. Attorney, not to make an exception here. Regarding the Landon Thomas matter, Mr. Thomas was given, pursuant to his request, non-case specific information concerning specific federal statutes. Regarding the offer to extend the current

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t, 4 Epstein’s background has been extensively researched and reported in the media. See, e.g., Landon Thomas Jr., “Jeffrey Epstein: International Moneyman of Mystery,” New York, Oct. 28, 2002; Vicky Ward, “The Talented Mr. Epstein,” Vanity Fair, Mar. 2003; Jame

researched and reported in the media. See, e.g., Landon Thomas Jr., “Jeffrey Epstein: International Moneyman of

t despite Oosterbaan’s favorable opinion of the case, “[t]his was . . . a bit of uncharted territory,” involving facts that were unlike the case law Oosterbaan had cited. Although Lourie had some concerns about the legal issues and about the witnesses, he “probably” did not see any impediment to going for

d in the case and describing it as a “highly sensitive” case involving “a high profile, very rich defendant.”39 After CEOS reviewed the materials, Oosterbaan responded to Lourie with an email stating that the memorandum was “exhaustive” and “well done” and noting that Villafaña “has correctly focused on

ith him details about your Office's theory concerning what laws you believe Mr. Epstein has violated. In broad strokes, Mr. David Weinstein told Mr. Thomas that the Office was contemplating charging Mr. Epstein under Sections 2422(b) (with a full discussion of principal liability), 2423, and 1591. He a

"list of victims." Most of these lawsuits seek S50 million in money damages.' • Assistant U.S. Attorney spoke about the case in great detail to Landon Thomas, a reporter with the New York Tunes, and revealed confidential information about the Government's allegations against Mr. Epstein. Tht• Assistant U

District of Florida, for making misrepresentations during a prior sentencing proceeding. In fact, Stephanie Thacker, a former deputy to CEOS Chief Drew Oosterbaan, has stated that she knew of no other case like this being prosecuted by CEOS. • 3 RIP MIA 006480 EFTA00208961 KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP 12. In A

tion to the New York Times 44. Perhaps most troubling of all, the USAO has repeatedly leaked information about this case to the media—including to Landon Thomas, the senior business correspondent for the New York Thnes. We have personally reviewed Mr. Thomas's own notes, and they are remarkably detailed abo

about this case to the media—including to Landon Thomas, the senior business correspondent for the New York Thnes. We have personally reviewed Mr. Thomas's own notes, and they are remarkably detailed about highly confidential aspects of the prosecution's theory of the case and the plea negotiations.

District of Florida, for making misrepresentations during a prior sentencing proceeding. In fact, Stephanie Thacker, a former deputy to CEOS Chief Drew Oosterbaan, has stated that she knew of no other case like this being prosecuted by CEOS. 3 08-80736-CV-MARRA RFP WPB 001656 EFTA00209835 KIRKLAND & ELLI

carefully considering your request, I have decided, in my capacity as the First Assistant U.S. Attorney, not to make an exception here. Regarding the Landon Thomas matter, Mr. Thomas was given, pursuant to his request, non-case specific information concerning specific federal statutes. Regarding the offer to

quest, I have decided, in my capacity as the First Assistant U.S. Attorney, not to make an exception here. Regarding the Landon Thomas matter, Mr. Thomas was given, pursuant to his request, non-case specific information concerning specific federal statutes. Regarding the offer to extend the current

Section 2255 issue was raised. After considering the arguments raised at the September 7* meeting, and after conferring with the FIN and with Chief Oosterbaan, our Office decided toproceed with the indictment. At that time, I reminded Mr. LetkowItz that be bad previously Indicated his desire to appeal such

f any of the claims that these women might make. Moreover, the USAO repeatedly gave information about this case directly to the media—including to Landon Thomas, the senior business correspondent for the New York Times. AUSA David Weinstein spoke about the case in great detail to Mr. Thomas, and, although t

cluding to Landon Thomas, the senior business correspondent for the New York Times. AUSA David Weinstein spoke about the case in great detail to Mr. Thomas, and, although the USAO refused to provide any of this information to Mr. Epstein's defense team, Mr. Weinstein revealed highly confidential inform

including those for which Ms. Villafana improperly threatened to prosecute Mr. Epstein. In fact, Stephanie Thacker, a former deputy to CEOS Chief, Drew Oosterbaan, stated that she knew of no other case like this being prosecuted by CEOS. See also page 2 of the Memorandum of former United States Assistant Atto

tion to the New York Times 44. Perhaps most troubling of all, the USAO has repeatedly leaked information about this case to the media—including to Landon Thomas, the senior business correspondent for the New York Times. We have personally reviewed Mr. Thomas's own notes, and they are remarkably detailed abo

about this case to the media—including to Landon Thomas, the senior business correspondent for the New York Times. We have personally reviewed Mr. Thomas's own notes, and they are remarkably detailed about highly confidential aspects of the prosecution's theory of the case and the plea negotiations.

strict of Florida, for making misrepresentations during a prior sentencing proceeding. 3 In fact, Stephanie Thacker, a former deputy to CEOS Chief Drew Oosterbaan, has stated that she knew of no other case like this being prosecuted by CEOS. 3 EFTA00067355 KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP 12. In August 2007, in a cl

arefully considering your request, I have decided, in my capacity as the First Assistant U.S. Attorney, not to make an exception here. Regarding the Landon Thomas matter, Mr. Thomas was given, pursuant to his request, non-case specific information concerning specific federal statutes. Regarding the offer to ex

request, I have decided, in my capacity as the First Assistant U.S. Attorney, not to make an exception here. Regarding the Landon Thomas matter, Mr. Thomas was given, pursuant to his request, non-case specific information concerning specific federal statutes. Regarding the offer to extend the current de

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tion to the New York Times 44. Perhaps most troubling of all, the USA°, ) -e eatedly leaked information about this case to the media—including to Landon the senior business correspondent for the New York Times. We have personally reviewed Mr. own notes, and they are remarkably detailed about highly

District of Florida, for making misrepresentations during a prior sentencing proceeding. In fact, Stephanie Thacker, a former deputy to CEOS Chief Drew Oosterbaan, has stated that she knew of no other case like this being prosecuted by CEOS. 3 EFTA00731148 12. In August 2007, in a clear attempt to coerce

., E . . 7; Police Report at Tr. at 7, Exhibit 25); who never in unlawful sexual activity or any sexual activity 78, Exhibit 17; Tr., Exhibit 24, Thomas Tr., Exhibit 26 and Tr., Exhibit 2); or, and counse e other ta l' about their ages (see t 38-39, Exhibit 10; Tr. at 16, Exhibit 4; Tr. at 6, 8, 22,

ty Section Criminal Division United States Department of Justice 1400 New York Avenue, 6th Floor Washington, DC 20530 Dear Ms. Mandelker and Mr. Oosterbaan: Facsimile: (213) 680-8500 Enclosed, please find our submission as discussed at the meeting. This submission includes a brief executive summary;