Epstein Secrets

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

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of ihe tape and had e conversation with Rush ebout its contents. Representing Rush and the newspaper. Washington ettomey Laura Hindman and New York Daly News ettomey Ame Carroll argued the tape florid !VI be retested under any circumstances, citing reporter's protected pdvilege. Rush told Epstein the con

otten saying he had come "dose to crossing a one' concerning sex with underage girls. Those and other revelations about the 22-trinute Interview by New York Day News reporter RULi with Epstein are contained in a 24-page court Ping by **may* Brad Edwards and POW Cast* on hail of Jane Doe. Edwards represents Doe

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and federal attorneys or agents. We have no objection to sending the letters through the mail' but we will not remove the language about contacting AUSA Villafafia or Special Agent Kuyrkendall with questions or concerns. Again, federal law requires that victims have the "reasonable right to confer with the att

ng suit. A violation of this provision, by contesting jurisdiction or otherwise, will be considered a material breach. It had been my suggestion to AUSA Villafafia that we simply quote the terms of the Agreement directly into the Notification Letter or include a photocopy of the relevant sections. If you would

nappropriate penal facility, but he will be required for the rest of his life to account for his whereabouts." Epstein, a former business partner of Daily News owner Mort Zuckerman, pleaded guilty to a state charge in exchange for the feds' dropping their probe into possible federal criminal violations. le

t the United States Attorney's Office prepared negotiated plea agreements containing these charges. For example, in a September 18, 2007, email from AUSA Villafafia to Lefkowitz (attached hereto as Exhibit "H"), she attached the proposed plea agreement describing Epstein's witness tampering as follows: "UNITED

9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 291-15 Entered on Fl.,SD? Docket 01/21/2 5 Page 32 of Case 09-34791-RBR Doc 160403 Filed 04/08/11 Page 31 10.1 Of 39 the New York Daily News about pending legal proceedings. In that interview, Epstein demonstrated an utter lack of remorse for his crimes (but indirectly admitted his crimes

t the United States Attorney's Office prepared negotiated plea agreements containing these charges. For example, in a September 18, 2007, email from AUSA Villafafia to Lefkowitz (attached hereto as Exhibit "H"), she attached the proposed plea agreement describing Epstein's witness tampering as follows: "UNITED

orter with 29 EFTA00188894 Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM i.s4culnegt 291-15 Ent Case 09 34791 - Doc ° 160405er°Priledn0Fa1 figtgitlyMa5 Page 32 of the New York Daily News about pending legal proceedings. In that interview, Epstein demonstrated an utter lack of remorse for his crimes (but indirectly admitted his crimes

e S. Fisher, as well as the Criminal Division's Appellate Section and the Office of Enforcement Operations regarding the petit policy. By May 2007, AUSA Villafafia began seeking approval from her supervisors to indict Epstein. Her immediate supervisor was Andrew Lourie. Mr. Lourie had served as the Chief of the

y inappropriate ma! facility, but he will be required for the rest of his We to account for his whereabouts." Epstein, a former business partner of Daily News owner Mort Zuckerman, pleaded guilty to a state charge in exchange for the feds' dropping their probe into possible federal criminal violations. Le

at the United States Attorney's Office prepared negotiated plea agreements containing these charges. For example, in a September 18, 2007, email from AUSA Villafafia to Lefkowitz (attached hereto as Exhibit “H”), she attached the proposed plea agreement describing Epstein’s witness tampering as follows: "UNITED

Edwards reasonably pursued the flight logs in discovery. 80. In the fall of 2009, Epstein gave a recorded interview to George Rush, a reporter with the New York Daily News about pending legal proceedings. In that interview, Epstein demonstrated an utter lack of remorse for his crimes (but indirectly admitted his crimes)

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

Edwards reasonably pursued the flight logs in discovery, 80. In the fall of 2009, Epstein gave a recorded interview to George Rush, a reporter with the New York Daily News about pending legal proceedings. In that interview, Epstein demonstrated an utter lack of remorse for his crimes (but indirectly admitted his crimes)

: _ 12. . Despite Mr. Epstein and all of his co- conspirators; ascerting a a 5M amendment privilege a : -against self-incrimination, George Rush of the New York Daily news did contact me to. inform me that - , | Mr. Epstein spoke betsenally with him about i issues related to the various los of sex-abuse begat, ; i 413.

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