Epstein Secrets

Financier Starts Sentence in Prostitution Case -NYTimes.com Page 1 of 4 ge 1 of 4 July 1, 2008 Financier Starts Sentence in Prostitution Case By LANDON THOMAS Jr. The bad news arrived by phone last week on Little St. James Island, the palm-fringed Xanadu in the Caribbean where Jeffrey E. Epstein, adviser to b

r Starts Sentence in Prostitution Case By LANDON THOMAS Jr. The bad news arrived by phone last week on Littl

Mr. Epstein masturbated in front of her (she was 14 at the time) and used a vibrator on her at his home in February 2005. Another Epstein attorney, Lilly Ann Sanchez dismissed it: "Jeffrey Epstein did not have sex with this woman." For those girls who claim that he did, Mr. Epstein's lawyers maintain

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.

ease ask the Custodian of Records to provide a certificate of nonexistence of records. Also, following our conversation 1 received a voicemail from Lilly Ann Sanchez addressing the subpoenas. Since you have provided a written statement that you represent JEGE and Hyperion, I will assume that you alon

with the Epstein matter began on January 2, 2008 and ended on January 7, 2008." Specifically, his contact involved five telephone conversation with Landon Thomas, a reporter for the New York Times. These conversations occurred on I) the morning of January 2, 2008, 2) the afternoon of January 2, 2008, 3) the

y. Confidential and Privileged — Attorney Work Product -9- EFTA00224644 A. The Morning ofJanuary 2, 2008. AUSA 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 e-mail requesting an interview and ask

compensation for damages and will always support any disposition that eliminates the need for trial. See attached Tab B, August 2, 2007 letter from Lilly Ann Sanchez to SDFL Criminal Division Chief p.2, fn 1. Ironically, it is Epstein's "national" attorneys who are now representing to the Deputy Atto

n with the Epstein matter began on January 2, 2008 and ended on January 7, 2008.6 Specifically, his contact involved five telephone conversation with Landon Thomas, a reporter for the New York Times. These conversations occurred on 1) the morning of January 2, 2008, 2) the afternoon of January 2, 2008, 3) the

oon 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 e-mail requesting an interview and ask

dling the federal investigation of Epstein. He asked to meet with her but she said that she believed such a meeting would be premature. In December, Lilly Ann Sanchez and Gerald Lefcourt again contacted AUSA Villafana to set a meeting. In advance of such a meeting, AUSA Villafana requested documents b

n with the Epstein matter began on January 2, 2008 and ended on January 7, 2008.6 Specifically, his contact involved five telephone conversation with Landon Thomas, a reporter for the New York Times. These conversations occurred on I) the morning of January 2, 2008, 2) the afternoon of January 2, 2008, 3) the

oon 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 e-mail requesting an interview and ask

dling the federal investigation of Epstein. He asked to meet with her but she said that she believed such a meeting would be premature. In December, Lilly Ann Sanchez and Gerald Lefcourt again contacted AUSA Villafana to set a meeting. In advance of such a meeting, AUSA Villafana requested documents b

with the Epstein matter began on January 2, 2008 and ended on January 7, 2008.12 Specifically, his contact involved five telephone conversation with Landon Thomas, a reporter for the New York Times. These conversations occurred on 1) the morning of January 2, 2008, 2) the afternoon of January 2, 2008, 3) the

. 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 e-mail requesting an interview and ask

dling the federal investigation of Epstein. He asked to meet with her but she said that she believed such a meeting would be premature. In December, Lilly Ann Sanchez and Gerald Lefcourt again contacted AUSA Villafafia to set a meeting. In advance of such a meeting, AUSA Villafafia requested documents

ith the Epstein matter began on January 2, 2008 and ended on January 7, 2008.'2 Specifically, his contact involved five telephone conversation with Landon Thomas, a reporter for the New York Times. These conversations occurred on I) the morning of January 2, 2008, 2) the afternoon of January 2, 2008, 3) the

ential 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 e-mail requesting an interview and ask

compensation for damages and will always support any disposition that eliminates the need for trial. See attached Tab B, August 2, 2007 letter from Lilly Ann Sanchez to SDFL Criminal Division Chief Menchel, p.2, fn I. Ironically, it is Epstein's "national" attorneys who are now representing to the De

n with the Epstein matter began on January 2, 2008 and ended on January 7, 2008.6 Specifically, his contact involved five telephone conversation with Landon Thomas, a reporter for the New York Times. These conversations occurred on 1) the morning of January 2, 2008, 2) the afternoon of January 2, 2008, 3) the

noon 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 e-mail requesting an interview and ask

dling the federal investigation of Epstein. He asked to meet with her but she said that she believed such a meeting would be premature. In December, Lilly Ann Sanchez and Gerald Lefcourt again contacted AUSA Villafana to set a meeting. In advance of such a meeting, AUSA Villafana requested documents b

with the Epstein matter began on January 2, 2008 and ended on January 7, 2008.12 Specifically, his contact involved five telephone conversation with Landon Thomas, a reporter for the New York Times. These conversations occurred on I) the morning of January 2, 2008, 2) the afternoon of January 2, 2008, 3) the

lf-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 e-mail requesting an interview and ask

dling the federal investigation of Epstein. He asked to meet with her but she said that she believed such a meeting would be premature. In December, Lilly Ann Sanchez and Gerald Lefcourt again contacted AUSA Villafafia to set a meeting. In advance of such a meeting, AUSA Villaftula requested documents

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

ive Office for United States Attorneys, the component charged with providing close liaison between the Department and the U.S. Attorneys. Another, Lilly Ann Sanchez, had served in the USAO and as a Deputy Chief in the Major Crimes Section before leaving in 2005. In August 2007, immediately after th