Epstein Secrets

The Atlantic Building Los Angeles, CA 90017-5800 950 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20004-1404 May 19, 2008 VIA FACSIMILE Po CONFIDENTIAL Honorable Mark Filip Office of the Deputy Attorney General United States Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Judge Filip: I

est, we do so now in the recognition that both the Department’s reputation, as well as the due process rights of our client, are at issue. Recently, the Criminal Division concluded a very limited review of this matter at the request of U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta. Critically, however, this review deliberately excluded ma

500 Ph: 202-756-3189 [email protected] Fax: 202-654-4889 [email protected] May 19, 2008 VIA FACSIMILE (202) 514-0467 CONFIDENTIAL Honorable Mark Filip Office of the Deputy Attorney General United States Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C, 20530 Dear Judge Filip: |

est, we do so now in the recognition that both the Department’s reputation, as well as the due process rights of our client, are at issue. Recently, the Criminal Division concluded a very limited review of this matter at the ' request of U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta. Critically, however, this review deliberately excluded

n oral presentation to supplement our written submissions, and we will promptly respond to any inquiries you may have. cc: Deputy Attorney General Mark Filip current representation that "(Me SDFL ur Kenneth W. Starr 08-80736-CV-MARRA RFP WPB 001669 EFTA00209848 KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP SUBMISSION TO T

eral charges that limited Epstein's sentencing exposure . . . " See Tab 1, May 19, 2008 Letter from J. . In fact, by a email dated August 3, 2007, Criminal Division Chief Matthew Menchel advised the defense that the federal government required a minimum term of two years of incarceration. See Tab 40, August 3,

by the head of CEOS to Epstein's counsel overruling their objections), see Motion, Exhibit 96 (May 19, 2008 Letter from Kenneth Starr, Esq. to DAG Mark Filip seeking further review). The Government properly determined for their own interests in the event that there was a future prosecution and trial of Ep

monetary reward provisions of 18 U.S.C. 2255 continued after September 24, 2007. Also, appeals to the Department of Justice (to both the head of the Criminal Division and then to Deputy Attorney General Filip) by Epstein's counsel contesting whether there was a sufficient jurisdictional basis for the underlying f

ously submitted April 21, 2008 letter to OPR (1 page, with 3 page letter attached); Author: Jeffrey H. Sloman (P) Letter to Deputy Attorney General Mark Filip, dated May 19, 2008, No Subject, Authors: Kenneth W. Starr and Joe D. Whitley, attachment entitled "Summary of Misconduct Issues in the Matter of J

or: A. Marie Villafana. Addressees: R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney; Jeff Sloman, First Assistant U.S. Attorney; Matthew Menchel, Chief, Criminal Division; Andrew Lourie; Managing Assistant U.S. Attorney, Northern Region; and Karen Atkinson, Chief, Northern Region. (P). Draft Indictment (54 pages)(P)

nt of Justice. d1 Child Exploitation Obscenity Section. 42 Hon. Sigal Mandelker, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice. d3 Hon. Mark Filip, Office of the Deputy Attorney General, Department of Justice. PRIVILEGED & CONFIDENTIAL 9 EFTA00296187 CHRONOLOGY OF JEFFREY EPSTEIN'S DOCUMENT

nd Jury (for person and documents or objects) to Riley Kiraly, Custodian of Records and William Riley 51. 8/2/2007 Letter from Sanchez to (Chief, Criminal Division, Office) re: ro osal to resolve matter via a state forum 52. 8/3/2007 Letter from (Chief, Criminal Division) to Sanchez re: two- ear incarcerati

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our review of this case is limited both factually and legally. We have not looked at the entire universe of facts in this case. It is not the role of the Criminal Division to conduct a complete factual inquiry from scratch.” (CEOS letter at p. 1). Indeed, entire subject areas relevant to the inquiry were not considered

est, we do so now in the recognition that both the Department’s reputation, as well as the due process rights of our client, are at issue. Recently, the Criminal Division concluded a very limited review of this matter at the request of U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta. Critically, however, this review deliberately excluded ma

ON IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY AT: (213) 680-8400. To: . ' Company: Fax #: Direct #: _ Office of the Deputy Attorney General | Honorable Maris Filip United States Department of Justice From: Date: Pageswicover - Fax #: . Direct #: Kenneth W. Sta May 19, 2008 es Message: HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019232