Epstein Secrets

urt sentence would also mean that the federal government was not proceeding.” There is no evidence, however, that he verified this understanding with Sloman or Villafana, let alone the State Attorney. OPR found no indication that Acosta ever communicated, or directed Sloman or Villafana to communicate, hi

tojthe victims regarding the upcoming change of plea, but the Office decided dial victim notification could only come from a state investigator, and Jeff Sloman asked PBPD Cliief Reiter to assist.” On Saturday, June 28,2008, VillafanajemailedSloman to inform him tliat PBPD Cliief Reiter “is going to notify vi

ision to resolve the case through the NPA or in the negotiations leading to the agreement: former U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta, and former AUSAs Jeffrey H. Sloman, Matthew I. Menchel, Andrew C. Lourie, and Ann Marie C. Villafana. Each subject submitted written responses detailing their involvement in the federa

n the CVRA litigation; Outlook data collected to respond to production requests in that case; a set ofEpstein case documents maintained by Acosta and Sloman; computer files regarding the Epstein case collected by Sloman; Villafafia’s Outlook data; Acosta’s hard drive; and the permanently retained official

nd Belohlavek told OPR that the Chief of the Police Department would not regularly play a role in the state victim notification process. 427 Although Villafaiia’s notes indicate that she researched Florida Statutes §§ 960.001 and 921.143 when she drafted unsent letters to victims in November and December 2007

ember 28, 2007 ' 4 Message: HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012659 TAB 36 HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012660 oof "Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)" To "Jay Lefkowitz" cc "Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS)" "Acosta, Alex (USAFLS)” bec 11/28/2007 04:46 PM Subject Epstein: Victim Notification Letter Dear Jay: Jeff asked that I forward t

the terms and conditions of the September 24, 2007 Agreement as amended by letter from United States Attorney Acosta. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012666 ia Me Jeffrey H. Sloman First Asst. US Attorney Southern District of Florida HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012667 TAB 38 HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012668 [dj001/006 05/16/2008 11:16 FAX Boor

behalf of the court. August 16, 2007 This subpoeaa is issued upon ppieaten _t Name, Address and Phone Number of Assistant U.S. Attomey Amn Marie C, Villafaiia, Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 So. Australian Averme, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401-6235 Tel: (561) 820-8711 x3047 «: Fax: (561) 802-1787 * no

osta United States Attorney By: s/A. Marie Villafaria A. Marie Villafafia Assistant United States Attorney cc: — R. Alexander Acosta, U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Sloman, First Assistant U.S. Attorney You also accuse me of “broaden[ing] the scope of the investigation without any foundation for doing so by adding char

your client to agree to unconscionable contract terms cannot square with the true facts of this case. As explained in letters from Messrs. Acosta and Sloman, the indictment was postponed for more than five months to allow you and Mr. Epstein’s other attorneys to make presentations to the Office to convinc

by an officer acting on behalf of the court. June 18, 2007 (BY) DEPUTY CLERK Name, Address and Phone Number of Assistant U.S, Attomey Aun Marie C, Villafaiia, Assistant U.S. Anomey . 500 So. Australian Avenve, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401-6235 Tel: (561) 820-8711 x3047. Fax; (561) 802-1787 To b

es to reaffirm, or to unwind, the Agreement. Sincerely, R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY cc: Alice Fisher, Assistant Attorney General Jeffrey Sloman, First Assistant U.S. Attorney AUSA A. Marie Villafana EFTA00190012

tz and myself that any appeal to Washington would be undertaken expeditiously. On September 7, 2007, I, along with FAUSA Sloman, AUSAs McMillan and Villafaiia, and FBI agents, met with you, Mr. Lefkowitz, and Ms. Sanchez. I understood that you wished to present federalism-based concerns regarding our pros

561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 From: Gelber, Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 11:49 AM To: Oosterbaan, Andrew; Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Cc: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Follow up Marie, Two quick questions: Could you clarify whether any of the victims that are included in the state indi

nfo, I can forward that to you, too. Thank you. 1 will be back in the office tomorrow and you can call me there with any other questions. A. Ma►ie Villafaiia Assistant U.S. Attorney 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 From: Gelber, Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 11:49 AM To: Oosterbaan, Andrew; Villafana,