What is document EFTA00018957?

Document EFTA00018957 is a series of emails pertaining to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein's death. It focuses on Johnny Contreras, an inmate who was housed near Epstein and potentially had information regarding the circumstances of his death.

Who is mentioned in this document?

Key individuals mentioned in this document include Jeffrey Epstein, Johnny Contreras, Andy Patel (also referred to as Andrew Patel and Andy Andrew G. Patel), Donald Yannella, and Jill Shellow.

What does this document reveal?

This document reveals that Johnny Contreras, an inmate housed near Jeffrey Epstein, was willing to speak with investigators, with legal representation, about his observations related to Epstein's death. It also shows that attorneys were coordinating with the US Attorney's office regarding a proffer from Contreras's attorney.

What is document EFTA00018957?

Document EFTA00018957 is a series of emails pertaining to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein's death. It focuses on Johnny Contreras, an inmate who was housed near Epstein and potentially had information regarding the circumstances of his death.

Who is mentioned in this document?

Key individuals mentioned in this document include Jeffrey Epstein, Johnny Contreras, Andy Patel (also referred to as Andrew Patel and Andy Andrew G. Patel), Donald Yannella, and Jill Shellow.

What does this document reveal?

This document reveals that Johnny Contreras, an inmate housed near Jeffrey Epstein, was willing to speak with investigators, with legal representation, about his observations related to Epstein's death. It also shows that attorneys were coordinating with the US Attorney's office regarding a proffer from Contreras's attorney.

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This document is an email exchange from August 2019 regarding the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's death, specifically concerning Johnny Contreras, an inmate housed near Epstein.

The email chain discusses an attorney proffer from Andy Patel on behalf of Johnny Contreras, who was in the Special Housing Unit (SHU) at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) and housed near Jeffrey Epstein at the time of his death. The emails indicate that Contreras was willing to speak to investigators about his observations, with counsel present. Other individuals involved in the email exchange include Donald Yannella and Jill Shellow.

Key Highlights

•Johnny Contreras, an inmate near Jeffrey Epstein, was willing to speak to investigators.
•Andy Patel provided an attorney proffer on behalf of Johnny Contreras.
•The emails concern the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's death in the MCC.

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Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein

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From: (USANYE)" To: ' (USANYS)" czi Cc: (USANYS)" fr" Subject: RE: Johnny Contreras — Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein Death Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 20:17:07 +0000 You're all set! Good luck. And please just keep me posted, since I'm going to be stuck writing his Capital Case memo this fall! From: (USANYS) ,ct > Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2019 4:59 PM To: (USANYE) < > Cc: (USANYS) Subject: RE: Johnny Contreras — Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein Death Thanks! If you're good with it, we'll reach out, copying you, to set up a proffer within the next week or so. Copying who's also working on this. From: (USANYE) a> Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2019 4:46 PM To: (USANYS) Subject: RE: Johnny Contreras — Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein Death The attorney proffer from Andy Patel was today (08/20) at approx. 3:30 pm, just FYI. From: (USANYE) Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2019 4:34 PM To: (USANYS) Subject: FW: Johnny Contreras — Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein Death From: Andrew Patel Sent: Monday, August 12, 2019 3:15 PM To: (USANYE) (USANYE) < > Cc: Donald Yannella Andrew Patel Subject: Johnny Contreras — Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein Death Dear This email concerns the investigation into the death of Jeffrey Epstein in the MCC. We realize that it is unlikely your office is involved, but we > USANYE) ;'Jill Shellow' EFTA00018957

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thought that we should inform the government of the following so you can take whatever action you believe is appropriate. Jhonny Contreras was recently returned to the SHU in the MCC. At the time of Mr. Epstein's death, it is my understanding that Mr. Contreras was housed in a cell on the same tier and across the hall from Mr. Epstein's cell. Mr. Contreras did not see Mr. Epstein hang himself, but he would be willing to speak to investigators, in the presence of counsel, about his observations. Please let us know if there is anything further we should do to follow-up. Andy Andrew G. Patel Attorney at Law 80 Broad Street, Suite 1900 New York, NY 10004 Tel CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521. It is legally privileged. The information it contains is confidential information and is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of the communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify me immediately by telephone wand by return e-mail, and delete all copies of the message from your computer. Thank you. EFTA00018958