Epstein Secrets

A00177258 Case 9:08-cv-8 •KAM Document 19 Entered on FLSD Docket 08/C i8 Page 7 of 16 assist Jane Doe #1 in avoiding the improper deposition. AUSA Villafafia secured pro bono counsel by contacting Meg Garvin, Esq. of the National Crime Victims' Law Institute in Portland, Oregon, which is based in the Lew

ed to meet to provide information about the federal crimes committed by Epstein, hoping to secure a significant federal indictment against Epstein. AUSA Villafafia and Mr. Edwards discussed the possibility of federal charges being filed. At the end of the call, AUSA Villafafia asked Mr. Edwards to send any inf

e 5 of 7 Ns, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA Case No.: 08-80736 In re: Jane Doe, et at Petitioners. CERTIFICATION OF JAY C. HOWELL Jay C. Howell, pursuant to Rule 4B of the Special Rules Governing the Admission and Practice of Attorneys, hereby certifies that (I) I have studied

1/2008) 08/08/2008 20 MOTION for Limited Appearance, Consent to Designation and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Jay C. Howell, Filing Fee $75, Receipt #724591. (cw) (Entered: 08/12/2008) 08/13/2008 21 ENDORSED ORDER granting Jay C. Howell 20 Motion for Limited Appearance

and growing number of identified victims and sentencing guidelines if found guilty of committing a sex- trafficking offense against just one victim. AUSA Villafafia would not provide many answers or comments to any of my direct questions and, in fact, expressed that while she wished she could answer my question

riminal case against Jeffrey Epstein and she wanted my assistance in getting some answers. 11. In mid-June 2008, I had several telephone calls with AUSA Villafafia. In her affidavit, Villafafia only recounts certain fragments of these calls. (See DE 403-19, para. 37-38). However, to the extent the substance o

perpetrator. We will help you to do this in any way possible to ensure that true Justice is served in this case. Sincerely, Brad Edwards, Esquire Jay Howell, Esquire 2025 HARRISON STREHT,SUITI 202, HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA 33020 OFFICE, 954-414-503S/S05-935-2011 FAX, 954-924-15SO/S05-SS5-4227 BRORADEDWARDSL

arie Villafafia to inform her that I represented Jane Doe #1.) and, later, Jane Doe #2@@M). I asked to meet to provide information regarding Epstein. AUSA Villafafia did not advise me that a plea agreement had already been negotiated with Epstein’s attomeys that would block federal prosecution. AUSA Villafafia did

vil litigation against Jeffrey Epstein for sexually abusing them while they were minor girls. I agreed to. represent these girls, along with attorney Jay Howell (an attomey in Jacksonville, Florida with Jay Howell & Associates) and Professor Paul Cassell (a law professor at the University of Utah College Of L

secution agreement. At this point it is clear that AUSA was restricted in what she was being permitted to tell me. 89. On July 3, 2008, I sent to AUSA Villafafia a letter. In the letter, I indicated my client's desire that federal charges be filed against defendant Epstein. In particular, I wrote on behalf of

perpetrator. We will help you to do this in any way possible to ensure that true Justice is served in this case. Sincerely, Brad Edwards, Esquire Jay Howell, Esquire 2028 HARRISON STREST,813/TE 202, HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA 33020 OFFICE, 954-414-8033/305-936-2011 It A tri VS 94 444tratra g 42 "7 000002 EF

de—rlet—knew whethee-the-title-ef-ttte-deooment-was-diselesed-when4he-Agreemem-was-filed-under-sealr but 39. On July 3, 2008, Mr. Edwards sent to AUSA Villafafia a letter. See Affidavit of Bradley J. Edwards, Esq., at 15 (attachment 2). In the letter, Mr. Edwards indicated his client's desire that federal ch

sets a precedent unrivaled in other federal circuits. "So much of the legal area of victims' rights is breaking new ground and new territory," said Jay Howell, a Jacksonville appellate lawyer who represented the women. "The court decision here expands the rights of the victims and the victims' ability to d

repared an 82-page prosecution memo and a 53- page indictment of Epstein related to his sexual abuse of children. On September 19, 2007, at 12:14 PM, AUSA Villafafia wrote to Epstein's counsel, Jay Lefkowitz, "Jay - I hate to have to be firm about this, but we need to wrap this up by Monday. I will not miss my ind

vil litigation against Jeffrey Epstein for sexually abusing them while they were minor girls. I agreed to. represent these girls, along with attorney Jay Howell (an attomey in Jacksonville, Florida with Jay Howell & Associates) and Professor Paul Cassell (a law professor at the University of Utah College Of L