Epstein Secrets

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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igation as “Jane Doe 2.” iii Soon after he was incarcerated, Epstein applied for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s work release program, and the Sheriff approved his application. In October 2008, Epstein began spending 12 hours a day purportedly working at the “Florida Science Foundation,” an entity

000 in Trust with the Court pending the outcome of the Complaint which confirms his commitment. Cordially yo Rob D. Critton, Jr. RDC/JPL:ab Cc Jeffrey H. Sloman, AUSA - [email protected] Ann Marie C. Villafana, AUSA — [email protected] Robert Senior, AUSA — [email protected] Jack Goldb

CA FONSECA-NADER KATHLEEN P. PHILLIPS AARON AN' ON MARCOS BEATON, JR. JENIFER J. SOULUCLAS NOAH FOx JOSHUA SHORE E-Mail: RBlacJagRoyMaric.com Jeff Sloman, Esq. United States Attorney 99 N.E. 4th Street Miami, FL 33132 Bob Senior, Esq. Assistant United States Attorney 99 N.E. 4 th Street Miami, F

and Regulations of the Program. You shall be confined in the county jail until placement in said program, and if you are confuted in the jail, the Sheriff will %tampon you to said. rogram. K 4. You will abstain entirely from the use of alcohol and/or Illegal drugs, and you will not associate with anyo

ry matter with you and other individuals in your office in November 2008. At that time, Mr. Roy Black met with you, Karen Atkinson, Bob Senior, and Jeffrey Sloman in Miami to review the work release issue. Among other significant documents, we presented you with your EFTA00731119 Ms. A. Marie Villafana, Esq

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

egations of errors on Mr. Epstein's work release application to which you refer in your latest letter, after each allegation was fully reviewed, the Sheriff's office found its initial decision appropriate.-end-feuud-te-be-ef-little-signifieenee, Eighth, it is both unreasonable and unjustifiable to hold M

ery matter with you and other individuals in your Office in November 2008. At that time, Mr. Roy Black met with you, Karen Atkinson, Bob Senior, and Jeffrey Sloman in Miami to review the work release issue. Among other significant documents shown to you, we presented you with your own email in which you had pr

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

llegations of errors on Mr. Epstein's work release application to which you refer in your latest letter, each allegation was fully reviewed, and the Sheriff's office found its initial decision appropriate. Eighth, it is both unreasonable and unjustifiable to hold Mr. Epstein responsible—never mind decl

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

llegations of errors on Mr. Epstein's work release application to which you refer in your latest letter, each allegation was fully reviewed, and the Sheriff's office found its initial decision appropriate. Eighth, it is both unreasonable and unjustifiable to hold Mr. Epstein responsible—never mind decl

doesn’t try to do an end run.” That same morning, Epstein attorney Sanchez, who had not been involved in negotiations for several weeks, emailed Sloman, advising, “[I] want to finalize the plea deal and there is only one issue outstanding and [I] do not believe that [A]lex has read all the defense s

ather than pursuing litigation. Lefkowitz claimed that a requirement 136 Villafaña also alerted Sloman that a newspaper was reporting that defense counsel was writing a letter to Acosta asking for reconsideration of the requirement that Epstein regist

the Stockade, but he would not have been eligible for work release if at the jail. . . . As part of his work release, Epstein has hired off-duty Sheriff’s deputies to provide him with “protection.” It appears that he is paying between $3000 and $4100 per week for this service, despite the work rel

costa's agreement to postpone the state plea deadline until after the matter was reviewed. On that same day, First Assistant United States 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

or his adversaries to pursue him in court. The Government may have endured some delays and administrative costs in verifying facts- such as that the Sheriff authorized work release according to state procedure and that the state issued certain orders--but neither the Government nor any civil plaintiff ha

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

llegations of errors on Mr. Epstein's work release application to which you refer in your latest letter, each allegation was fully reviewed, and the Sheriff's office found its initial decision appropriate. Eighth, it is both unreasonable and unjustifiable to hold Mr. Epstein responsible—never mind decl

Dear Counsel: JESSICA FONSECA-NADER KATHLEEN P. PHILLIPS AARON A.NITION MARCOS BEATON, JR. JEROME J. Souuffins NOAH Fox JOSHUA SHORE E-Mail: Jeff Sloman, Esq. United States Attorney 99 N.E. 4r" Street Miami, FL 33132 Assistant United States Attorney 99 N.E. 4th Street Miami, FL 33132 We receive

s and Regtilations of the Program. You Mull be confined In the counryiail until placement in said program, and If you are confined in the Jail, the Sheriff will tampon you to said. rogram. CI 4. You will abstain entkely from the use of alcohol and/or illegal drugs, and you will not associate with anyon

r explanation regarding the parameters of the document that you negotiated might help clarify any issues that may arise in our discussions with Mr. Sloman and other members of your staff on this matter. As you and your staff consider these developments, we believe that the following points will clarif

and from an eligible work location]. The inmates continued presence within the confines of the home is monitored 24 hours and day, 7 days a week by Sheriff's deputies through the use of an ankle bracelet and a GPS monitoring system. If the inmate leaves the confines of the home without permission, depu