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for that branch office. In early 2004, Sloman was appointed Chief of the USAO’s Criminal Division. In October 2006, Sloman became the FAUSA, and Sloman’s office was located with Acosta’s in the Miami office’s executive suite. As FAUSA, Sloman was responsible for supervising the Civil, Criminal,

.............17 2. May 2006: The USAO Accepts the Case and Opens a Case File .............18 3. July 14, 2006: Villafaña Informs Acosta and Sloman about the Case......18 4. Late July 2006: The State Indicts Epstein, and the USAO Moves Forward with a Federal Investigation .................

etary of Labor, but he resigned from that post effective July 19, 2019, following public criticism of the USAO’s handling of the Epstein case. Jeffrey H. Sloman joined the USAO in 1990 as a line AUSA. In 2001, he became Deputy Chief of the USAO’s Fort Lauderdale branch office Narcotics and Violent Crimes Se

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] 11 CHAPTER TWO THE NON-PROSECUTION AGREEMENT PART ONE: FACTUAL BACKGROUND I. OVERVIEW In the following sections in this chapter, the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) details the significant events leading to, and during, the federal investigation of Epstein; the negotiation and signing of the NPA; and the

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

lving child exploitation were one of several focus points of our Office. He further explained that in addition eAUSA Weinstein has self-reported to the Office of Professional Responsibility. 7After reviewing his e-mail, AUSA Weinstein discussed the matter with U.S. Attorney Acosta. Pursuant to USAM 1-7.530 and the Media Relations Guide

(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

lving child exploitation were one of several focus points of our Office. He further explained that in addition 6AUSA Weinstein has self-reported to the Office of Professional Responsibility. 7After reviewing his e-mail, AUSA Weinstein discussed the matter with U.S. Attorney Acosta. Pursuant to USAM 1-7.530 and the Media Relations Guide

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

lving child exploitation were one of several focus points of our Office. He further explained that in addition 6AUSA Weinstein has self-reported to the Office of Professional Responsibility. 7After reviewing his e-mail, AUSA Weinstein discussed the matter with U.S. Attorney Acosta. Pursuant to USAM 1-7.530 and the Media Relations Guide

tate that you intend to issue the victim notification letters o rda December 7. However, in a discussion late last week between Jeff Sloman and Mr. Sloman indicated that your Office would send us a revised version o e non on letter, which we have not received to date. ,While we believe that it is who

age 2 Finally, you state that you intend to issue the victim notification letters o rda December 7. However, in a discussion late last week between Jeff Sloman and Mr. Sloman indicated that your Office would send us a revised version o e non on letter, which we have not received to date. ,While we believ

with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, as modified by the USA's December I9th letter to Ms. Sanchez. '2AUSA Weinstein has self-reported to the Office of Professional Responsibility. Confidential and Privileged — Attorney Work Product -9- Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-013382 EFTA00230287 A. The Morning ofJanuary 2, 2008. A

as much as 15 years." Fifth, "that your office told Mr. Epstein and his lawyers: we are ready to pull the trigger." Sixth, "I also wanted to ask Mr. Sloman about his role in a case involving Jonathan Zirulnikoff and his daughter earlier this year." At the outset, Weinstein said that he could not commen

with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, as modified by the USA's December 19th letter to Ms. Sanchez. 12AUSA Weinstein has self-reported to the Office of Professional Responsibility. Confidential and Privileged — Attorney Work Product -9- EFTA00225186 A. The Morning of January 2, 2008. AUSA Weinstein began his conversation

d as a sex offender and objected to any sentence short of incarceration. The Assistant State Attorney in charge of the sex-crimes unit reported Mr. Sloman's conduct during the proceedings as "outrageous." The defendant's attorney described Mr. being "out of control." Shortly after, Mr. began publicl

ions. Conclusion We bring these difficult and delicate matters of misconduct to your attention not to require any disciplinary action or review by the Office of Professional Responsibility. Although we have been told that some of this misconduct has been self-reported (only after we raised these complaints in writing), we feel confide

Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) <JSloman@usa.doj.gov> Tuesday, June 03, 2008 10:40 AM Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Campos, Cyndee (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USA

y with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, as modified by the USA's December 10 letter to Ms. Sanchez. 12AUSA Weinstein has self-reported to the Office of Professional Responsibility. 9 EFTA00190460 AUSA Weinstein began his conversation with Mr. Thomas by explaining that he was the acting PIO for the week and that he had rece

Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: a Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) <JSloman@usa.doj.gov> Tuesday, June 03, 200810:40 AM Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Campos, Cyndee (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAF

with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, as modified by the USA's December 19" letter to Ms. Sanchez. 12AUSA Weinstein has self-reported to the Office of Professional Responsibility. 08-80736-QF-MARRA P-014964 EFTA00225351 AUSA Weinstein began his conversation with Mr. Thomas by explaining that he was the acting PIO for the