Epstein Secrets

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d States Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Judge Filip: In his confirmation hearings last fall, Judge Mukasey admirably lifted up the finest traditions of the Department of Justice in assuring the United States Senate, and the American people, of his solemn i

Kenneth W. Starr Joe D. Whitley Kirkland & Ellis LLP Alston & Bird LLP 777 South Figueroa Street The Atlantic Building Los Angeles, CA 90017-5800 950 F Street, NW a = DC _ May 19,

d States Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Judge Filip: In his confirmation hearings last fall, Judge Mukasey admirably lifted up the finest traditions of the Department of Justice in assuring the United States Senate, and the American people, of his solemn i

Kenneth W. Starr Kirkland & Ellis LLP m South Figueroa Street Los Angel oo Phone• May 19, 2008 Joe D. Whitley Alston & Bird LLP The Atlan i it 'n VIA FACSIMILE - CONFIDENTIAL Honorable Mark Filip Office of the Deputy Attorney General United States De

States Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Judge Filip: In his confirmation hearings last fall, Judge Mukasey admirably lifted up the finest traditions of the Department of Justice in assuring the United States Senate, and the American people, of his solemn

the Deputy Attorney General 4J IkPUIY InEPPY Generni Mr. Kenneth Stan Kirkland & Ellis 777 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles. CA 900017 NI r. Joe D. Whitley Alston & lurch 950 1: Street. NW Washingtun IX' 20004 Gentlemen: %Wart D.C. 205.10 June 3. 2008 I ant in receipt of your letters to the Deputy

d States Department ofJustice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Judge Film: In his confirmation hearings last fail, Judge Mukasey admirably lifted up the finest traditions of the Department of Justice in assuring the United States Senate, and the American people, of his solemn

0 05/28/2008 09:07 FAX 2026161239 DOJ/ODAC 05 10 :Is MO\ 13:22 1:;\ 1 213 6h0 8500 It I RKLINDLF.I.I.1 5 lip 111006/013 1 Kenneth W. Starr Joe D. Whitley Kirkland & Ellis LLP Alston & Bird LIP May 19, 2008 VIA FACSIMILE (202) 514.0467 CONFIDENTIAL honorable Mark Filip Office of the Deputy Attorn

k Filip Office of the Deputy Attorney General United States Department of Justice Dear Judge Filip: In his confirmation hearings last fall, Judge Mukasey admirably lifted up the finest traditions of the Department of Justice an assuring the United States Senate, and the American people, of his solemn

Deputy Attorney General United States Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NAV. Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Judge Finite May 19. 2008 Joe D. Whitley Alston & Bird LI.P The Atlantic Building 950 I" Street, NW Washington, DC 20004-1404 Ph: 202-756-3189 Fax: 202-654.4889 joe.Whilleygraiston.co

Washington, DC 20004-1404 Ph: 202-756-3189 Fax: 202-654.4889 joe.Whilleygraiston.com CONFIDENTIAL In his confirmation hearings last fall, Judge Mukasey admirably lifted up the finest uaditions of the Department of Justice in assuring the United States Senate, and the American people, of his solemn

, Starr and Lefkowitz sent to Acosta two “independent ethics opinions”—one authored by prominent criminal defense attorney and former U.S. Attorney Joe Whitley, which assessed purported improprieties in the federal investigation of Epstein, and the other, by a prominent retired federal judge and former U.S

stricts, Whitley had served as Acting Associate Attorney General, the Department’s third-highest position. 170 On May 28, 2008, Attorney General Mukasey was in Miami for unrelated events and had lunch at the USAO with Acosta and other senior managers. OPR found no indication that the Epstein matter

States Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C, 20530 Dear Judge Filip: | In his confirmation hearings last fall, Judge Mukasey admirably lifted up the finest traditions of the Department of Justice in assuring the United States Senate, and the American people, of his solemn i

that they have never before reached. We sincerely appreciate your attention to this matter. Respectfully submitted, MLA! WL. Oh Kenneth W, Starr Joe D. Whitley Kirkland & Bilis LLP Alston & Bird LLP A001445 HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025360