Epstein Secrets

ney Alex Acosta and his team into giving Epstein a sweetheart deal" has been soundly debunked; 11 EFTA00299031 there is no such evidence — NONE. Sloman, Alex Acosta Acted with Professionalism, Miami Herald Op-Ed, supra. The NPA was and is a valid and binding agreement. It contains no illegal provis

estigation was led by honorable federal prosecutors with outstanding reputations, including but not limited to: R. Alexander Acosta (U.S. Attorney), Jeffrey Sloman (First Assistant U.S. Attorney), Matthew Menchel (Chief, Criminal Division), Andrew Lourie (Deputy Chief, Northern Region), and AUSA Anna Marie Vil

r legal positions, the risk of litigation, and the government's desire to minimize damaging impeachment evidence of its witnesses. As summarized by AUSA Villafana, the USAO-SDFL made the decision to enter the NPA out of a desire to obtain a guaranteed sentence of incarceration, the equivalent of uncontested r

lafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) < [email protected]> Thu, May 22, 2008 at 3:38 AM Original Message From: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS) To: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Campos, Cyndee (USAFLS); Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Mon May 19 12:40:32 2008 Subject: FW: confidential communication F

imetable to the close of business on Monday, June 2, 2008, which is a full two weeks. Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta United States Attorney By: Jeffrey H. Sloman First Assistant United States Attorney cc: R. Alexander Acosta United States Attorney A. Marie Villafana Assistant U.S. Attorney Karen Atkinso

tter, will be handled by AUSA Marie Villafana and/or her supervisor, Karen Atkinson, so he does not intend to respond to your e-mail or calls unless AUSA Villafana and/or her supervisors advise him otherwise. Furthermore, you make reference to "our July 8 deadline." Respectfully, the United States Attorney's O

SDFL) Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division Andrew Lourie, Chief of the Criminal Division Matthew Menchel I, First Assistant United States Attorney Jeffrey H. Sloman, United States Attorney R. Alexander Acosta as well as various members of the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS) at the Department of

me AAG Fisher's Chief of Staff.2 Above Mr. Lourie in the SDFL's chain of command were Matthew Menchel, Criminal Division Chief, First Assistant USA Sloman and finally, U.S. Attorney Acosta. Prior to seeking approval to return an indictment, Epstein's legal team had been actively working to convince th

component was involved in the process. For example, at the end of 2006, former SDFL U.S. Attorney and EOUSA Executive Director Guy Lewis contacted AUSA Villafana when he learned that she was handling the federal investigation of Epstein. He asked to meet with her but she said that she believed such a meeting

(SDFL) Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division Andrew Lourie, Chief of the Criminal Division Matthew Menchel', First Assistant United States Attorney Jeffrey H. Sloman, United States Attorney R. Alexander Acosta as well as various members of the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS) at the Department of

Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) <1Sloman@usa.doj.gov> Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 4:25 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: draft letter to DAG 57

component was involved in the process. For example, at the end of 2006, former SDFL U.S. Attorney and EOUSA Executive Director Guy Lewis contacted AUSA Villafana when he learned that she was handling the federal investigation of Epstein. He asked to meet with her but she said that she believed such a meeting

SDFL) Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division Andrew Lourie, Chief of the Criminal Division Matthew Menchel I, First Assistant United States Attorney Jeffrey H. Sloman, United States Attorney R. Alexander Acosta as well as various members of the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS) at the Department of

Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) <JSloman@usa.doj.gov> Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 4:25 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: draft letter to DAG EXH

component was involved in the process. For example, at the end of 2006, former SDFL U.S. Attorney and EOUSA Executive Director Guy Lewis contacted AUSA Villafana when he learned that she was handling the federal investigation of Epstein. He asked to meet with her but she said that she believed such a meeting

the close of business on Monday, June 2, 2008, which is a full two weeks. Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta United States Attorney By: ae Jeffrey H: Sloman First Assistant United States Attorney ce: . R. Alexander Acosta United States Attorney A. Marie Villafana Assistant U.S. Attorney Karen Atkinson

ne that date.” October 18, 2007 email from Jay Lefkowitz to USA R. Alexander Acosta. ° On the same day, Mr. Lefkowitz confirmed with First Assistant Jeffrey H. Sloman that this postponement “ will not affect when Epstein begins serving his sentence.” Correspondence from Jay Lefkowitz to FAUSA Sloman dated November

atter, will be handled by AUSA Marie Villafana and/or her supervisor, Karen Atkinson, so he does not intend to respond to your e-mail or calls unless AUSA Villafana and/or her supetvisors advise him otherwise. Furthermore, you make reference to “our July 8 deadline.” Respectfully, the United _ States.Attorney’s

term his Community Control on the State charges. She indicated that she had not made any such representations however her boss, interim U.S. Atty. Sloman may have. After checking she sent me a portion of the last letter sent to Epstein's attorneys. I have forwarded that to you by attachment. Please l

of years on probation. Re: The position of the U.S. Attorney's office on early termination of the State's case against Epstein, I again spoke with AUSA Villafana and inquired specifically of any knowledge that she had in reference to representations made by her or anyone associated with her office regarding E

t responds to CEOS’s assessment of its limited review of Mr. Epstein’s case; and a point-by- point rebuttal to First Assistant United States Attorney Jeffrey Sloman’s recent letter which we believe contains factual inaccuracies typical of our correspondence from the United States Attorney’s Office in Miami (the “

ention of the parties’ Non Prosecution Agreement—and issued yet another subpoena seeking evidence in this case. See Tab 19, Subpoena In the subpoena, AUSA Villafana directs | appear on July 1, 2008 to give testimony and produce documents to FGJ 07-103 West Palm Beach. The attachment to the subpoena seeks document

e New York Times—including descriptions of the prosecution’s theory of the case and specific terms of a plea negotiation between the parties. Second, AUSA Villafana attempted to enrich friends and close acquaintances by bringing them business in connection with this matter. Specifically, she attempted to appoint

t responds to CEOS’s assessment of its limited review of Mr. Epstein’s case; and a point-by- point rebuttal to First Assistant United States Attorney Jeffrey Sloman’s recent letter which we believe contains factual inaccuracies typical of our correspondence from the United States Attorney’s Office in Miami (the “

n of the parties’ Non Prosecution Agreement—and issued yet another subpoena seeking evidence in this case. See Tab 19, Subpoena to | In the subpoena, AUSA Villafana directs MMMto appear on July 1, 2008 to give testimony and produce documents to FGJ 07-103 West Palm Beach. The attachment to the subpoena seeks docu