Document EFTA00010135 is an email from Gretchen C.F. Shappert, the U.S. Attorney for the Virgin Islands, to Geoffrey Berman, then U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, regarding coordination issues between SDNY and USVI investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
The email, dated June 8, 2020, indicates a need for better coordination between the U.S. Attorney's offices in the Virgin Islands (USVI) and the Southern District of New York (SDNY) concerning the Jeffrey Epstein matter. Shappert expresses her hope that Berman could direct her to a supervisor to discuss these issues, suggesting potential disagreements or complications in the handling of the Epstein case across different jurisdictions. The document provides a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes communication between legal authorities involved in the Epstein investigations.
From: "Shappert, Gretchen (USAVI)" To: "Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS)" Cc: "Shappert, Gretchen (USAVI)" Subject: From the USVI--Jeffrey Epstein matter Date: Mon, 08 Jun 2020 11:34:10 +0000 Inline-Images: image00 1 .jpg Good morning, Geoff and greetings from St. Thomas: We are having some coordination issues here, regarding the SDNY and USVI investigations of the Jeffrey Epstein matter. I realize that you have a huge number of pressing issues to address and was hoping that you could direct me to one of your supervisors, with whom I could discuss this matter. Thanks so much, Gretchen Gretchen C.F. Shappert U.S. Attorney for the Virgin Islands Office of the U.S. Attorney Ron De Lugo Federal Building Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas 4 front desk) https://www.justice gov/usao-vi EFTA00010135