Epstein Secrets

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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

of Justice Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section ("CEOS") regarding the federal investigation of Jeffrey Epstein by the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida ("USAO").' I will refrain from recounting Mr. Epstein's arguments in detail here, but, rather, will highlight salient points responsive

the truth and are therefore generally disfavored. Trammel v. Unked States, 445 U.S. 40, 50. 100 S.Ct. 906, 912, 63 L.Ed.2d 186 (1980); Herbert v, Lando, 441 U.S. 153. 99 S.Ct. 1635, 60 L.Ed.2d 115 (1979); United Stares v. Nixon, 418 U.S. 683, 709-10, 94 5.O. 3090, 3108- 09, 41 L.Ed.24 1039 (1974).

ist. Attys. (Kevin Dillon, Erie County Dist. Atty., of counsel). Buffalo. NY. Russell P. Buscaglia, Asst. U.S. Atty. (Dennis C. Vacco, U.S. Atty., W.D.N.Y., of counsel), Buffalo, NY. DECISION AND ORDER ARCARA, District Judge. Presently before the Court is a motion to quash a subpoena duces recum. pu

es in particular cases when to do so would not substantially burden federal policies. See, e.g., Lora v. Board of Education, 74 F.R.D. 565, 576 (E.D.N.Y.); cf. ACLU v. Flitch, 638 F.2d 1336. 1342-45 (5th Cir. Unit A Mar. 1981). F146. In their briefs, appellants suggest that the privilege they asser

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

ircuit, in and for Palm Beach County. As you know, the Agreement entered into by your client originally provided that the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida (this Office) would defer prosecution if your client pled guilty to enumerated state charges by October 26, 2007. Since then, that date

ms." Most of these lawsuits seek S50 million in money darnages.4 a Assistant U.S. Attorney David Weinstein spoke about the case in great detail to Landon Thomas, a reporter with the Mew York Times, and revealed confidential information about the Government's allegations against Mr. Epstein. The Assistant U.

dential plea negotiations. When counsel for Mr. Epstein complained about die media leaks, first A.tsistaii; Stamen responded by asserting that "Mr. Thomas was given, pursuant to his request, non-case specific information concerning specific federal statutes " Based on Mr. Thomas' contemporaneous notes

a person or entity must be harmed by an offense that has peen charged in Federal district court. See U.S. I. Guevara-Toloso, 2005 WL 1210982 at *2 (E.D.N.Y. May 23, 2005) (noting that § 3771's reference to "the crime" suggests "a focus only on the crime with which a defendant is charged in the case in wh

ficer Tova Noel and Material Handler Michael Thomas, began delivering breakfast to SHU inmates. Tova unlocked the door to Epsteln's SHU tier. When Thomas attempted to deliver I As detailed in the report, MCC New York had a history breakfast to Epstein through the food slot in his locked cell door, E

District of New York entered a nolle prosequi order and dismissed all charges pending against them. Prosecution was declined by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York for other BOP employees assigned to the SHU who also falsely certified inmate count slips and round sheets on the day before and the da

n August 9, 2019, until approximately 6:30 a.m. on August 10, 2019, when Epstein was found hanged in his cell. On May 25, 2021, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York entered into deferred prosecution agreements with Noel and Thomas. Their respective agreements, which are part of the court record in their cases,

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

dead. The New York City Chief Medical Examiner concluded that Epstein had committed suicide. As a result of Epstein’s death, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York filed a nolle prosequi to dismiss the pending indictment against Epstein. On August 27, 2019, the district court held a hearing at w

n to proving aspects of the various sexual abuse cases being prosecuted b Edwards at the time, including on the issue of punitive damages. 25. 26 Landon Thomas do New York Times 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018 27 Oren Kramer do Boston Provident, L.P. 717 5th Avenue #I2A New York, NY 10022 28 .

6. Records Custodian of Palm Beach Police Department 345 South County Road Palm Beach, FL 33480 17. Records Custodian of United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida 18. Records Custodian of the Federal Bureau of Investigations 19. Spencer Kuvin, Esquire 1800 S. Australian Avenue, #400 West Palm B

ent Pierre Thomas said that at a bond hearing for Bryan, Arbery's mother "sa(id] she's still living in pain and fear." Bryan's bail was denied, and Thomas added that the McMichaels "did not argue for bond." The CBS Evening NewsVi (7/17, story 8, 0:19, O'Donnell, 4.11M) provided similar coverage in a b

t Judge Alison Nathan "said the jury's guilty verdict would be vacated, 'and has no legal effect,' in an order Friday. Earlier, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York had concluded that 'it would not be in the interests of justice to further prosecute this case." NPR adds, "The unusual saga featured the governmen

., 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,

y believed (based upon the inaccurate police reports) to be a wide-spread commercial trafficking ring targeting minors, the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida agreed to defer prosecution to the State. Notably, however, the Agreement also contained many unorthodox requirements, including requir