Epstein Secrets

'a' versus `the' and other minutiae. When you and I could not reach agreement, you repeatedly went over my head, involving Messrs. Lourie, Menchel, Sloman, and Acosta in the negotiations at various times." U.S. Attorney's Correspondence at 269. 28. The December 13, 2007, letter also reveals that the J

nt did the Justice Department contact any victims, including Jane Doe #1, about their views on the non- prosecution. 25. On about December 6, 2007, Jeffrey H. Sloman, First Assistant U.S. Attorney sent a letter to Jay Lefkowitz, noting the U.S. Attorney's Office's legal obligations to keep victims informed of th

would continue, possibly leading to a federal prosecution. Edwards Declaration at xxxxxx. 22. On about November 27, 2007, Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeff Sloman sent an e-mail to Jay Lefkowitz, defense counsel for Epstein. The e-mail stated: The United States has a statutory obligation (Justice for All Act

contacted to be advised regarding the resolution of the investigation. On October 26, 2007, EFTA00206738 Special Agents E. Nesbitt Kuyrkendall and Jason Richards met in person with Jane Doe #1. The Special Agents explained that Epstein would plead guilty to state charges, he would be required to register as

ent-Md-the-Justiee-Departmem-eenteet-any—tietimsr for-example-Jane-Dee-04r abeut-their-views-en-the-nen-pmseeutien, 26. On about December 6, 2007, Jeffrey H. Sloman, First Assistant U.S. Attorney sent a letter to Jay Lefkowitz, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit noting-the-U,SrAttemeyls Office's leg

ion would continue, possibly leading to a federal prosecution. Edwards Declaration at & 8. 23. On about November 27, 2007, Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeff Sloman sent an e-mail to Jay Lefkowitz, defense counsel for Epstein, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit The e mail stated: that the U.S. Attor

vernment-reashed-any-fiaal resolatien-ef-that-investigatien,Eilwar-els-Deelaratien-at—&40, 33. On about February 25, 2008, Assistant U.S. Attorney Sloman sent an e-mail to Jay Lefkowitz, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit _.Epsteinis-spiminal-utiefease ceanseir explaining-that-the-lustie

ne Doe #1 was contacted to be advised regarding the resolution of the investigation. On October 26, 2007, Special Agents E. Nesbitt Kuyrkendall and Jason Richards met in person with Jane Doe #1. The Special Agents explained that Epstein would plead guilty to state charges, he would be required to register as

-Justiee-Deparnnent-emitast-any-vistimsr including fer-example-Jane-Dee44-r abeut-their-views-en4he-nen-preseeutiem 26. On about December 6, 2007, Jeffrey H. Sloman, First Assistant U.S. Attorney sent a letter to Jay Lefkowitz, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit neting-the ttemeyie EpsteM-Ple-lette

ation would continue, possibly leading to a federal prosecution. Edwards Declaration at ¶ 8. a On about November 27, 2007, Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeff Sloman sent an e-mail to Jay Lefkowitz, defense counsel for Epstein, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit The e-mail-statedt—that-the-1478,Atiem

overnment reached any final mseimien-ef-that-investigatienr Edwards-Deelaratien-at--11-147 33. On about February 25, 2008, Assistant U.S. Attorney Sloman sent an e-mail to Jay Leflcowitz„ a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit _.Bpsteinls—eriminal—defense eeunselr explaining that the Justice D

ne Doe #1 was contacted to be advised regarding the resolution of the investigation. On October 26, 2007, Special Agents E. Nesbitt Kuyrkendall and Jason Richards met in person with Jane Doe #1. The Special Agents explained that Epstein would plead guilty to state charges, he would be required to register as

d their rights associated with the agreement entered into by the United States and Mr. Epstein in a timely fashion." Ex. N, Nov. 27, 2007 email from Sloman to Lefkowitz. Epstein's attorneys responded by citing to the Attorney General's Guidelines provision stating that there must be a charge filed in a

her the victims should be notified, despite the absence of a federal charge being filed. Indeed, on November 27, 2007, First Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeff Sloman advised Jay Lefkowitz by email that the Justice for All Act of 2004 obligated the United States to "notify the victims of the anticipated upcoming

ation from Jane Doe No. 2. Ex. B; Ex. S, 6-12. On April 24, 2007, Jane Doe No. 2 was interviewed by FBI Special Agents E. Nesbitt Kuyrkendall and Jason Richards and AUSA Marie Villafafia, in the presence of her attorney, James Eisenberg, Esq. Ex. C; Ex. R, I 5; Ex. S, q 12. Jane Doe No. 2 described her meeti

mited" discovery, petitioners want more, in the form of depositions of (I) FBI Special Agent E. Nesbitt Kuyrkendall; (2) FBI S/A Jason Richards; (3) Jeffrey Sloman, who formerly served as both United States Attorney and First Assistant U.S. Attorney; (4) Matt Menchel, who formerly served as Chief of the Crimin

stion every factor considered by Mr. Acosta in deciding that a non- prosecution agreement was the appropriate course to take. Similarly, neither Mr. Sloman, the former First Assistant U.S. Attorney and former Acting U.S. Attorney, nor Mr. Menchel, the former Chief of the Criminal Division, were involve

nity to conduct "limited" discovery, petitioners want more, in the form of depositions of (I) FBI Special Agent E. Nesbitt Kuyrkendall; (2) FBI S/A Jason Richards; (3) Jeffrey Sloman, who formerly served as both United States Attorney and First Assistant U.S. Attorney; (4) Matt Menchel, who formerly served as

d their rights associated with the agreement entered into by the United States and Mr. Epstein in a timely fashion." Ex. N, Nov. 27, 2007 email from Sloman to Lefkowitz. Epstein's attorneys responded by citing to the Attorney General's Guidelines provision stating that there must be a charge filed in a

her the victims should be notified, despite the absence of a federal charge being filed. Indeed, on November 27, 2007, First Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeff Sloman advised Jay Lefkowitz by email that the Justice for All Act of 2004 obligated the United States to "notify the victims of the anticipated upcoming

tion from Jane Doe No. 2. Ex. B; Ex. S,11[6-12. On April 24, 2007, Jane Doe No. 2 was interviewed by FBI Special Agents E. Nesbitt Kuyrkendall and Jason Richards and AUSA Marie Villafafia, in the presence of her attorney, James Eisenberg, Esq. Ex. C; Ex. R, 15; Ex. S, ¶ 12. Jane Doe No. 2 described her meetin

9 Exhibit 76. 28 EFTA00804355 Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 29 of 57 86. On about December 6, 2007, Sloman sent a letter to Lefkowitz again recognizing the rights of the victims, and also recognizing that the victims had not yet been afforded any rights,

bout October 26 or 27, 2007, after the initial plea agreement was signed, FBI agents contacted Jane Doe I. Special Agents E. Nesbitt Kuyrkendall and Jason Richards met in 78 US_Atty_Cor. 00220-00226 (Exhibit 78). 79 000551.000554 (Exhibit 79). 8° Exhibit 64 at 4. 81 Exhibit 62. 82 Id. 83 Id.; Exhibit 63 at

Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 4:36 PM To: Lee, Dexter (USAFLS); Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Cc: Jacobus, Wendy (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Draft Response to Victims' Motion for Production Iii Dexter — On page 2, the agent's nam

f (USAFLS) Cc: Jacobus, Wendy (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Draft Response to Victims' Motion for Production Iii Dexter — On page 2, the agent's name is Jason Richards (not Richardson) and the meeting with Jane Doe I/1 was in October 2007, shortly before the original plea date. I haven't heard back from Roy Black

9 Exhibit 76. 28 EFTA00591632 Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 29 of 57 86. On about December 6, 2007, Sloman sent a letter to Lefkowitz again recognizing the rights of the victims, and also recognizing that the victims had not yet been afforded any rights,

bout October 26 or 27, 2007, after the initial plea agreement was signed, FBI agents contacted Jane Doe I. Special Agents E. Nesbitt Kuyrkendall and Jason Richards met in 78 US_Atty_Cor. 00220-00226 (Exhibit 78). 79 000551.000554 (Exhibit 79). 8° Exhibit 64 at 4. 81 Exhibit 62. 82 Id. 83 Id.; Exhibit 63 at

Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana. Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Friday. June 27, 2008 3:48 PM To: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS): Senior, Robert (USAFLS) Cc: Nesbitt Kuyrkendall ([email protected]); Jason Richards (Jason.Richard

27, 2008 3:48 PM To: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS): Senior, Robert (USAFLS) Cc: Nesbitt Kuyrkendall ([email protected]); Jason Richards (Jason.Richards2 @ic.fbi.gov) Subject: Epstein Plea Wow, am I good. Here it is already. I think our faxes crossed in cyber-space. Sorry for the p