Epstein Secrets

iance with the USAO’s demand for the equipment. In late June 2007, defense attorney Sanchez requested an extension of time to comply; in informing Sloman, Menchel, and Lourie of the request, Villafaña stressed that “we want to get the computer equipment that was removed from Epstein’s home prior to th

o the victims regarding the upcoming change of plea, but the Office decided that victim notification could only come from a state investigator, and Jeff Sloman asked PBPD Chief Reiter to assist.” 352 Sloman replied, “Good.” 232 Villafaña told OPR that before the state plea hearing, she s

led Sloman stating that she planned to meet with the case agents to have a “general discussion about staying out of the civil litigation.” 308 Sloman’s draft also stated that Acosta had informed the defense in a previous conference call that the USAO would not accept a “gag order.” OPR recovered

426 The State Attorney’s Office had its own procedures and employees who handled victim notification, and Belohlavek told OPR that the Chief of the Police Department would not regularly play a role in the state victim notification process. 427 Although Villafaña’s notes indicate that she researched Florida S

al Agents or I had ever discussed lawsuits or even restitution with any victim during any of their interviews and that First Assistant U.S. Attorney Sloman had never met any of the victims, this was exactly the type of cross-examination that I anticipated Epstein's attorneys would try at a trial. The O

hat is? A: No, sir. TIEN: How many women and how many men came to your house? A: I want to say two ladies and two guys. TIEN: Did someone named Jeffrey Sloman come to your house? A: I don't know names, sir. 'HEN: Do you know who Jeffrey Sloman is? A: No, sir. * * * TIEN: And you say you don't know wh

y don't remember. 11 Q. So you told Jeff that you were 18 years 12 old, correct? 13 A. Yes. 14 Q. Do you remember Detective Pagan of 15 the Police Department, Palm Beach Police Department? 16 A. Yes. 17 Q. Do you remember you spoke to her? 18 A. Yes. 19 Q. Do you remember that you told Detectiv

proof beyond a reasonable doubt that each of them was a victim of an enumerated offense." (emphasis added). First Assistant United States Attorney Jeffrey Sloman used similar language in tying the names of the "victims" to the basis for a potential indictment, see December 6, 2007 letter from Mr. Sloman to M

frey Sloman used similar language in tying the names of the "victims" to the basis for a potential indictment, see December 6, 2007 letter from Mr. Sloman to Mr. Lefkowitz at 2, 3; see also your email to Mr. Lefkowitz and Mr. Black on August 14, 2008 at 3:27 p.m., where you state that the list contains

remember. 11 Q. So you told Jeff that you were 18 years 12 old, correct? 13 A. Yes. 14 Q. Do you remember Detective Michelle Pagan of 15 the Police Department, Palm Beach Police Department? 16 A. Yes. 17 Q. Do you remember you spoke to her? 18 A. Yes. 19 Q. Do you remember that you told Detectiv

bert (USAFLS) [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 6:10 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS); Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Oosterbaan, Andrew Cc: Garcia, Rolando (USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Epstein update Let's finish the review of t

or state prosecution in deference to our prosecution. If we do not intend to go forward, it is imperative EFTA00214574 that we communicate that to the Police Department as soon as possible so they can present those victims for state prosecution. I have reserved time with the grand jury I had ho ed to resent the in

ow who that is? A. No, sir. Q. How many women and how many men came to your house? A. 1 want to say two ladies and two guys. Q. Did someone named Jeffrey Sloman come to your house? A. | don't Know names, sir. Q Do you Know who Jeffrey Sloman is? A. No, sir. Q Do you Know who Jeffrey Herman is? A Yes. Page 3

emember saying that myself, so -- Q. A. Q. That would be a lie, right? No. | really don't remember. Do you remember Detective Michelle Pagan of the Police Department, Palm Beach Police Department? A. Q A. Q Q. Yes. Do you remember you spoke to her? Yes. Do you remember that you told Detective And do you reme

No, sir. 8 Q. How many women and how many men came to 9 your house? 10 A. I want to say two ladies and two guys. 11 Q. Did someone named Jeffrey Sloman come to 12 your house? 13 A. I don't know names, sir. 14 Q. Do you know who Jeffrey Sloman is? 15 A. No, sir. 16 Q. Do you know who Jef

remember. 11 Q. So you told Jeff that you were 18 years 12 old, correct? 13 A. Yes. 14 Q. Do you remember Detective Michelle Pagan of 15 the Police Department, Palm Beach Police Department? 16 A. Yes. 17 Q. Do you remember you spoke to her? 18 A. Yes. 19 Q. Do you remember that you told Detectiv

ve staleness issues with SW? Original Message From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <[email protected]> To: Acosta, Alex (USA); Sloman, Jeff (USA); Oosterbaan, Andrew (CRM); Senior, Robert (USA) Cc: Garcia lando (USA); Atkinson, Karen (USA) Sent: Wed 05 16:54:35 2008 Subject: E

hdse charges for state prosecution in deference to our prosecution. If we do not intend to go forward, it is imperative that we communicate that to the Police Department as soon as possible so they can present those victims for state prosecution. I have reserved time with the grand jury on the 18th. I had hoped to p

From: Oosterbaan, Andrew Sent: Wednesday, March 05, To: Senior, Robert (USAFLS); (USAFLS); Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Cc: Garcia, Rolando (USAFLS); (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Epstein update Thanks for the information. Marie. We have I March te meetin

hose charges for state prosecution in deference to our prosecution. II' we do not intend to go forward, it is imperative that we communicate that to the Police Department as soon as possible so they can present those victims for state prosecution. 1420 08-80736-CV-MARRA 1-014674 EFTA00223818 I have reserved time

ent: Wednesday, March 05, To: Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Cc: Garcia, Rolando (USAFLS); Subject: RE: Epstein update (USAFLS); Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) FLS) 1425 08-80736-CV-MARRA I-014676 EFTA00223820 Thanks for the information, Marie We have I March le meeting scheduled with E

those charges for state prosecution in deference to our prosecution. If we do not intend to go forward, it is imperative that we communicate that to the Police Department as soon as possible so they can present those victims for state prosecution. I have reserved time with the grand jury on the I8'". I had hoped to s