What is document EFTA00013776?

An internal February 2008 email from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida discussing a news article about a second sexual assault lawsuit filed against Jeffrey Epstein.

Who is mentioned in this document?

Jeffrey Epstein, Jeffrey Herman (attorney), a 16-year-old Virginia girl ('Jane Doe No. 2'), Nancy °then (journalist), and various U.S. Attorney's Office personnel.

What does this document reveal?

It shows federal prosecutors were actively monitoring media coverage and legal developments in the Epstein case in early 2008, and were concerned enough to ask about potential threatening communications related to the lawsuits.

What is document EFTA00013776?

An internal February 2008 email from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida discussing a news article about a second sexual assault lawsuit filed against Jeffrey Epstein.

Who is mentioned in this document?

Jeffrey Epstein, Jeffrey Herman (attorney), a 16-year-old Virginia girl ('Jane Doe No. 2'), Nancy °then (journalist), and various U.S. Attorney's Office personnel.

What does this document reveal?

It shows federal prosecutors were actively monitoring media coverage and legal developments in the Epstein case in early 2008, and were concerned enough to ask about potential threatening communications related to the lawsuits.

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This is an internal email exchange from February 2008 between U.S. Attorney's Office employees discussing a news article about a new lawsuit filed against Jeffrey Epstein.

The document contains an email chain where Assistant U.S. Attorney 'USAFLS' personnel discuss a Palm Beach Post/Sun-Sentinel article about a second sexual assault lawsuit against billionaire Jeffrey Epstein. The article reports that a 16-year-old Virginia girl, represented by attorney Jeffrey Herman, filed suit alleging sexual abuse at Epstein's mansion. The email asks about other 'vaguely threatening communications' from 'Jay, et al,' suggesting ongoing legal concerns.

Key Highlights

•Second lawsuit filed against Epstein in less than two weeks in February 2008
•16-year-old Virginia girl identified as 'Jane Doe No. 2' represented by attorney Jeffrey Herman
•Internal U.S. Attorney's Office email asking about threatening communications from 'Jay, et al'
•Epstein already arrested in 2006 on felony solicitation of prostitution charges

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From: " To: ' . (USAFLS)" (USAFLS)" Subject: RE: A new lawsuit against Epstein Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:40:10 +0000 Importance: Normal Have there been any other vaguely threatening communications from Jay, et al? Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone Fax 561 820-8777 From: (USAFLS) Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 4:39 PM To: . (USAFLS) Subject: RE: A new lawsuit against Epstein I saw it. South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com Palm Beach billionaire faces second sex-assault lawsuit By Nancy °then Sun-Sentinel.com 12:01 PM EST, February 6, 2008 Billionaire and part-time Palm Beach resident Jeffrey Epstein was sued for the second time in less than two weeks Wednesday, this time by another teenager who claims she was sexually abused at his mansion. The 16-year-old Virginia girl is represented by the same attorney who filed a $50 million federal lawsuit in late January against Epstein, 55. This lawsuit seeks similar damages for an alleged sexual assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Jeffrey Herman, the teen's attorney, is planning a news conference in West Palm Beach this afternoon to discuss the allegations. EFTA00013776

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Epstein, arrested in 2006 on a felony charge of solicitation of prostitution, is scheduled to appear in court next month for a status hearing. The New York resident is accused of luring young girls to his mansion for massages that turned sexual. The lawsuit alleges that Epstein has a sexual preference and "obsession for underage minor girls" and sought to gain access to economically disadvantaged younger girls in his home for paid massages. The 16-year-old girl, identified in the lawsuit as "Jane Doe No. 2," has suffered traumatic injuries, according to the complaint. When the first lawsuit was filed Epstein's attorneys said Epstein never had sex with the girl, who was 14 at the time, and that the lawsuit was motivated by greed. From: (USAFLS) Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 4:37 PM To: (USAFLS) Subject: A new lawsuit against Epstein Hi M— Herman filed another lawsuit on behalf of a girl from Virginia. I do not think that it is one of our girls. Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone Fax 561 820-8777 EFTA00013777