Epstein Secrets

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.

individual woman. As the statute makes clear, the essence of this crime is the communication itself—not the resulting act. The Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, in Murrell, underscores the point: The defendant in Bailey contended that attempt under § 2422(6) 'requires the specific intent to commit illegal

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

September 30, 2019, CVRA petitioner “Jane Doe 1” filed in her true name a petition for a writ of mandamus in the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, seeking review of the district court’s order denying all of her requested remedies. In its responsive brief, the government argued that “as a mat

rmation about this case to the media—including to Landon Thomas, the senior business correspondent for the New Yor

s to engage in a criminal sex act or (b) that Owens was under the age of 18.) (emphasis added). Again, none of these factors is present in this case. The Eleventh Circuit’s interpretation of the statute makes perfect sense: were § 1591 not limited in this fashion, it would threaten to criminalize a host of localized beha