What is document EFTA00017711?

This is an internal court email chain from June 26, 2020, showing federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York obtaining approval for a search warrant from Magistrate Judge Gabriel Gorenstein. The emails document the standard judicial process of warrant review, correction, and approval.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein (in reference to his July 2019 arrest), Magistrate Judge Gabriel Gorenstein (who reviewed and signed the warrant), Vincent Babino (Arraignment Unit Clerk), and unnamed Assistant U.S. Attorneys handling the case.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals that federal investigators were actively executing search warrants in late June 2020, just days before Ghislaine Maxwell's indictment was filed under seal (June 29, 2020) and her arrest (July 2, 2020). It shows standard judicial oversight, with Judge Gorenstein requiring prosecutors to correct a typo that mistakenly stated Epstein was arrested in 2020 rather than 2019 before approving the warrant.

Why is the timing of this search warrant significant?

This search warrant was approved on June 26, 2020. Ghislaine Maxwell's indictment was filed under seal on June 29, 2020, and she was arrested at her New Hampshire property on July 2, 2020. This timing suggests the warrant may have been part of the investigative steps leading to Maxwell's capture.

What error did Judge Gorenstein identify?

Judge Gorenstein noted that the warrant application incorrectly stated Jeffrey Epstein was arrested on July 6, '2020' when it should have been 2019. He required the prosecutors to submit a corrected affidavit before he would sign the warrant, demonstrating careful judicial review.

What is document EFTA00017711?

This is an internal court email chain from June 26, 2020, showing federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York obtaining approval for a search warrant from Magistrate Judge Gabriel Gorenstein. The emails document the standard judicial process of warrant review, correction, and approval.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein (in reference to his July 2019 arrest), Magistrate Judge Gabriel Gorenstein (who reviewed and signed the warrant), Vincent Babino (Arraignment Unit Clerk), and unnamed Assistant U.S. Attorneys handling the case.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals that federal investigators were actively executing search warrants in late June 2020, just days before Ghislaine Maxwell's indictment was filed under seal (June 29, 2020) and her arrest (July 2, 2020). It shows standard judicial oversight, with Judge Gorenstein requiring prosecutors to correct a typo that mistakenly stated Epstein was arrested in 2020 rather than 2019 before approving the warrant.

Why is the timing of this search warrant significant?

This search warrant was approved on June 26, 2020. Ghislaine Maxwell's indictment was filed under seal on June 29, 2020, and she was arrested at her New Hampshire property on July 2, 2020. This timing suggests the warrant may have been part of the investigative steps leading to Maxwell's capture.

What error did Judge Gorenstein identify?

Judge Gorenstein noted that the warrant application incorrectly stated Jeffrey Epstein was arrested on July 6, '2020' when it should have been 2019. He required the prosecutors to submit a corrected affidavit before he would sign the warrant, demonstrating careful judicial review.

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This is an internal court email chain from June 26, 2020, documenting the approval of a search warrant by SDNY Magistrate Judge Gabriel Gorenstein, likely part of the investigation that led to Ghislaine Maxwell's arrest six days later.

This document shows federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York (SDNY) obtaining a signed search warrant from Magistrate Judge Gabriel Gorenstein on June 26, 2020. The email chain reveals Judge Gorenstein reviewed the warrant materials, identified a date error (the application incorrectly stated Epstein was arrested on July 6, '2020' instead of 2019), and required correction before signing. The timing is notable: Ghislaine Maxwell's indictment was filed under seal just three days later on June 29, 2020, and she was arrested on July 2, 2020, suggesting this warrant may have been part of the investigative steps leading to her capture.

Key Highlights

•Search warrant approved by SDNY Magistrate Judge Gabriel Gorenstein on June 26, 2020
•Document contains typographical error referencing Epstein's arrest date as 2020 instead of 2019
•Warrant obtained just 6 days before Ghislaine Maxwell's arrest on July 2, 2020
•Shows standard federal judicial procedure with Judge requiring correction of factual errors before signing

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From: Arraignment NYSD To: ' Cc: Arraignment NYSD Subject: FW: Application for Search Warrant Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2020 14:43:46 +0000 Attachments: Inline-Images: image003.jpg Good Morning Your signed warrant is attached. Have a great weekend Vinny Vincent Babino Arraignment Unit Clerk United States District Court Southern District of New York 500 Pearl Street New York. NY 10007 Phone: FAX: From: Gabriel Gorenstein Sent: Friday, June 26, 2020 9:35 AM To: Arraignment NYSD Subject: Fw: Application for Search Warrant signed warrant contact AUSA below From: Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2020 9:48 PM To: Gorenstein NYSD Chambers Cc: Subject: RE: Application for Search Warrant Thank you very much. Attached please find a revised affidavit correcting the error that Judge Gorenstein identified. I will call the number provided at 9:10am tomorrow with the agent on the line. Respectfully, Assistant United States Attorney Southern District of New York EFTA00017711

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l St. Andrew's Plaza New York. NY 10007 From: Gorenstein NYSD Chambers <j Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2020 7:43 PM To: Cc: Subject: Re: Application for Search Warrant < => < Judge Gorenstein has reviewed the warrant materials. Please call him at with your agent on the line at 9:10 a.m. If there is no answer, please leave a callback number by voicemail or text and the Judge will respond to you shortly thereafter. If you need a different call-in time, please let us know. Additionally, Judge Gorenstein notes the following: "While it does not affect probable cause, the warrant application in paragraph 4 and Attachment A refers to Epstein being arrested on July 6, "2020." The AUSA may wish to send a new application that provides a correct date." From: Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2020 4:58 PM To: Gorenstein NYSD Chambers < Cc: Subject: Application for Search Warrant Good afternoon, Attached for Judge Gorenstein's review please find an application for a search warrant, as well as a proposed warrant. The agent is available to swear out this warrant tomorrow morning whenever would be convenient for the Court. I can be reached on my cellphone at Respectfully submitted, Assistant United States Attorney Southern District of New York 1 St. Andrew's Plaza New York, NY 10007 EFTA00017712