EFTA00014007
Internal DOJ email from July 2008 revealing federal prosecutors' frustration with Epstein's work release arrangement and his defense team's threats of litigation if he received unfavorable treatment.
This is an internal email between Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the Southern District of Florida discussing the aftermath of Jeffrey Epstein's controversial 2008 plea deal. The email reveals that a victims' attorney representing three victims wanted to void the agreement, that Epstein was housed at the county stockade (not jail), and that his attorney Jack Goldberger had already threatened that Ken Starr and the defense team would sue if Epstein received any less favorable treatment than other inmates. The prosecutor also notes skepticism about Epstein being called 'brilliant' given he only had a high school diploma despite claiming advanced degrees, and confirms that Epstein was placed on work release—contradicting what Epstein's team had told federal agents months earlier.
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- •Victims' attorney representing three clients wanted to void the plea deal and stated his clients could identify 'many more victims'
- •Ken Starr and Epstein's defense team threatened to sue if Epstein received any less favorable treatment than other inmates
- •Prosecutor expressed skepticism about Epstein's intelligence claims, noting he only had a high school diploma despite claiming a master's degree
- •Epstein was placed on work release despite his team previously telling federal agents he would not be eligible
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From: (USAFLS)" alMIN> To: (USAFLS)" alMIN> Cc: "Acosta, Alex (USAFLS)" ala> Subject: Re: Epstein Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:11:33 +0000 Importance: Normal Thanks Original Message From: (USAFLS) To: (USAFLS) Sent: Thu Jul 03 11:36:42 2008 Subject: Epstein Hi M— I just got an earful from the last of the victims' lawyers. He is a former Broward County ASA and he represents three victims. He says that his clients can name many more victims and wanted to know if we can get out of the deal. I told him that, at this time, assuming that Epstein performs the last piece of the agreement, we are bound. He asked that, if there is the slightest hesitation on Epstein's part of completing his performance, that he and his clients be allowed to consult with our office before making a decision. I also couldn't remember if I told you about our meeting with the Sheriff's Office about the jail. Epstein is out at the stockade, not the jail. Goldberger and some psychiatrist have already met with him and have told him that, if he receives any less favorable treatment than others, Ken Starr and the whole crew will sue. He also told me that Epstein was "brilliant" and that he has already offered to teach GED classes. I sort of cocked my head at the "brilliant" comment and said, you know he only has a high school diploma, right? (I used my best, "don't believe the hype" voice. He was clearly shocked, and I explained that Epstein usually claims to have at least a master's degree, but other than a few college courses, he had no education above a high school diploma, which I think makes him ineligible to teach a GED course.) He also told us that Epstein is eligible for work release and will be placed on work release — in direct contradiction to what he told the agents a few months ago. Assistant U.S. Attorney West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone Fax. EFTA00014007
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Alexander Acosta
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American attorney and politician
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Jack Goldberger
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Family name
Jeffrey Epstein
PERSON
American sex offender and financier (1953–2019)
Ken Starr
PERSON • 2 mentions
American judge and educational administrator (1946–2022)
the Sheriff's Office
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Broward County
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County in Florida, United States
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