Epstein Secrets

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

305-931-0877 By: M. Herman [email protected] Florida Bar No. 521647 Stuart S. Mermelstein [email protected] Florida Bar No. 947245 Adam D. Horowitz Florida Bar No. 376980 [email protected] www. hermanlaw.com HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012642 HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012643 f> anne. « Case 9:08-cv-80232-K

our 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 convi

of a trial. Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta United States Attorney By: 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 cha

RANSCRIPT OF MOTION HEARING BEFORE THE HONORABLE KENNETH A. MARRA, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE APPEARANCES: 13 FOR THE PLAINTIFFS: 14 15 16 ADAM D. HOROWITZ, ESQ. Mermelstein & Horowitz 18205 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, FL 33160 305.931.2200 For Jane Doe BRADLEY J. EDWARDS, ESQ. 17 Rothstein Rosenfe

of his obligations seriously and elect to err on the side of caution in making decisions that relate to the performance of his duties. Sincerely, Jeffrey H. Sloman Acting United States Attorney By: A. Marie Villafafia Assistant United States Attorney cc: Karen Atkinson, Chief, Northern Division Jack Goldb

med Mr. Acosta's agreement to postpone the state plea deadline until after the matter was reviewed. On that same day, First Assistant U.S. Attorney Sloman responded in writing as follows: "Please be assured that it has not, and never has been, this Office's intent to interfere or restrict the 'review p

counsel of record identified on the following Service List in the manner specified by CM/ECF on this day of , 2009: Stuart S. Mermelstein, Esq. Adam D. Horowitz, Esq. 18205 Biscayne Boulevard Suite 2218 Miami, FL 33160 305-931-2200 Fax: 305-931-0877 ahorowitzno Irivera hermanlaw.com Counsel for Plaint

of his obligations seriously and elect to err on the side of caution in making decisions that relate to the performance of his duties. Sincerely, Jeffrey H. Sloman Acting United States Attorney Bye.. Assistant United States Attorney cc: Chief, Northern Division Jack Goldberger, Esq. Roy Black, Esq. EFTA0

med Mr. Acosta's agreement to postpone the state plea deadline until after the matter was reviewed. On that same day, First Assistant U.S. Attorney Sloman responded in writing as follows: "Please be assured that it has not, and never has been, this Office's intent to interfere or restrict the 'review p

counsel of record identified on the following Service List in the manner specified by CM/ECF on this day of , 2009: Stuart S. Mermelstein, Esq. Adam D. Horowitz, Esq. 18205 Biscayne Boulevard Suite 2218 Miami, FL 33160 305-931-2200 Fax: 305-931-0877 [email protected] [email protected] Counse

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

1 TRANSCRIPT OF MOTION HEARING BEFORE THE HONORABLE KENNETH A. MARRA, 12 UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE APPEARANCES: 13 14 FOR THE PLAINTIFFS: ADAM D. HOROWITZ, ESQ. Mermelstein & Horowitz 15 18205 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, FL 33160 16 For Jane Doe 17 BRADLEY J. EDWARDS, ESQ. Rothstein Rosenfeldt Ad

No, sir. 8 O. 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 :2 you: 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

0 TRANSCRIPT OF MOTION HEARING 11 BEFORE THE HONORABLE KENNETH A. MARRA, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE 12 APPEARANCES: 13 FOR THE PLAINTIFFS: ADAM D. HOROWITZ, ESQ. 14 Mermelstein & Horowitz 18205 Biscayne Boulevard 15 Miami, FL 33160 305.931.2200 For Jane Doe 16 BRADLEY J. EDWARDS, ESQ. 17 Roths

occur no later than December 14, 2007. There must be closure in this matter. Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta United States Ajtomay By: Jeffrey . Sloman First Assistant United States Attorney Enclosure cc: R. Alexander Acosta, U.S. Attorney AUSA A. Marie Villafana 2This is contingent, however, o

TRANSCRIPT OP MOTION HEARING 11 BEFORE THE HONORABLE KENNETH A. MARRA, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE 12 13 14 APPEARANCES: FOR THE PLAINTIFFS: ADAM D. HOROWITZ, ESQ. Mermelstein & Horowitz 18205 Biscayne Boulevard For Jane Doe 16 BRADLEY J. EDWARDS, ESQ. 17 Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler 401 East Las Ola

occur no later than December 14, 2007. There must be closure in this matter. Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta United States Ajtomay By: Jeffrey . Sloman First Assistant United States Attorney Enclosure cc: R. Alexander Acosta, U.S. Attorney AUSA A. Marie Villafana 2This is contingent, however, o

HEARING 11 BEFORE THE HONORABLE KENNETH A. MARRA, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE 12 13 14 15. 16 17 18 19 APPEARANCES: FOR THE PLAINTIFFS: ADAM D. HOROWITZ, ESQ. Mermelstein & Horowitz 18205 Biscayne Boulevard 33160. _ For Jane Doe BRADLEY J. EDWARDS; ESQ. Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler 401 East Las