Epstein Secrets

uthored by Detective Katy and certain affidavits executed by him contained both material misstatements Chicago Hong Kong I muffin LOU Atlaulr,r Munich Son Francisco Washington. n.C. EFTA00176114 12/11/2007 11:37 FAX i 005/099 KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP It. Alexander Acosta December II. 2007 Page

in a suite prison, with the option of eliminating incarceration upon successful completion of the term of supervised custody. among other terms. Mr. Menchel stated that "the federal interest will not he vindicated in the absence of a Iwo year term in state prison." See August 3.2007 letter. Such an arti

as of traditionally local concern. we urged your Office to contemplate whether a federal prOSCCUtiall Was appropriate. However, on August 3. 2007. Matthew Menchel rejected a proposed state plea which included that Mr. Epstein serve two years of supervised custody followed by two years of incarceration in a su

s highly unusual and requires careful consideration and additional guidance by your Office. We also believe that the . : \ Chicago Hang Kong London Munich New York . San Francisco Washington, D.C. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012656 —, ' KIRKLAND & ELLIS Honorable Alice S. Fisher November 28, 2007 Page 2 manner

contact the sender by reply E-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you. “= Message from "A. on Fri, ----- To: "Lilly Subject: Menchel Dear Lilly: Thank you for your letter of August 2nd regarding your proposal on how to resolve the Epstein matter. ‘ As we explained at our meeting on

al interest, and, at this time, he is not inclined to meet with counsel for Mr. Epstein. Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta United States Attorney By: Matthew Menchel — Chief, Criminal Division cc: Roy Black Gerald Lefcourt R. Alexander Acosta Jeffrey Sloman Andrew Lourie A. Marie Villafafia Margot Moss, Esq.

United States Attorney w 1 • it act has troubled us from day one has quite recently reached out to the attorney for and CNcago Hong Kong London Munich Now 'stook Son rrancieco Washingla D.C. RFP MIA 000442 EFTA00208923 12/11/2007 1 1.37 FAX 6)003/089 KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP Honorable R. Alexa

a state prison, with the option of eliminating incarceration upon StItA.L55fili completion of the term of supervised custody. among other terms. Mr. Menchel stated that "the federal interest will not be vindicated in the absence of a two year term in state prison." Sec August 3. 2007 letter. Such an art

eas of traditionally local concern, we urged your Office to contemplate whether a federal prosecution was appropriate. However, on August 3, 2007. Matthew Menchel rejected a proposed state plea which included that Mr. Epstein serve two years of supervised custody followed by two years of incarceration in a st

ce provide a basis for precluding Mr. Epstein or his agents from speaking to any individuals at this time. Chicago Hong Kong London Los Angeles Munich San Frandsco Washington, D.C. Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-013331 EFTA00230236 KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP November Page 2 Second, I am a little su

initial indictment package had been reviewed and approved by Mr. in West Palm Beach and by attorneys with CEOS; however, it awaited review by Mr. Menchel and FAUSA Sloman. The SDFL deferred presenting the indictment to the grand jury to accommodate the Epstein legal team's request for a meeting. We a

suance of several subpoenas. At the time, Mr. Lefcourt began leveling accusations of improprieties with the investigation and sought a meeting 3Mr. Menchel resigned for private practice on August 3, 2007 and was replaced by Robert Senior. 'Although I, Jeffrey H. Sloman, am writing this letter, I will c

re are any that you have not received from the USAO or CEOS, please advise and we will fedex them to you without delay. Chicago Hong Kong London Munich Now York San Francisco Washington, D.C. 08-80736-CV-MARRA RFP WPB 001665 EFTA00209844 KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP John Roth, Esq. June 19, 2008 P

d Epstein's sentencing exposure . . . " See Tab 1, May 19, 2008 Letter from J. . In fact, by a email dated August 3, 2007, Criminal Division Chief Matthew Menchel advised the defense that the federal government required a minimum term of two years of incarceration. See Tab 40, August 3, 2007 Email from M. Men

me. you indicate that the reason for the rejection or a fund was because it would place an upper limit on Chiongo Hong Kong London Los Angeles Munich San Francisco Washington, D.C. EFTA01718661 12/11/2007 11:45 FAX @j 025/099 KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP R. Alexander Acosta l)ecember I I. 2007 Pa

n to use "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. In any and all plea negotiations the defendant understands that his options are to plead

encing in the same manner as would the appearance and statements of a member of your Office or the FBI. Chicago • Hong Kong London Los Angeles Munich San Francisco Washington, D.C. EFTA01718515 KIRKLAND & ELLIS LIP R. Alexander Acosta November 29, 2007 Page 2 With that said, I respectfully

en to use "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. In any and all plea negotiations the defendant understands that his options are to plead

there are any that you have not received from the USAO or CEOS, please advise and we will fedex them to you without delay. Chicago Hong Kong London Munich New York San Francisco Washington, D.C. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012136 --- PAGE BREAK --- KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP John Roth, Esq. June 19, 2008 Page 2 As y

ed Epstein’s sentencing exposure...” See Tab 1, May 19, 2008 Letter from J. Sloman. In fact, by a email dated August 3, 2007, Criminal Division Chief Matthew Menchel advised the defense that the federal government required a minimum term of two years of incarceration. See Tab 40, August 3, 2007 Email from M. Mench

he State, nor even discussed with. the State, the length of Mr. Epstein’s incarceration. In a letter to the defense, Criminal Division Chief, Matthew Menchel rejected the sentence contemplated by the State’s plea agreement, writing that “the federal interest will not be vindicated in the absence of a two-y