ALAN M. DERSHOWITZ 1575 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE CAMBRIDGE • MASSACHUSETTS • 02B8 April 19, 2006 Ms. Emma Belohlavek Assistant State Attorney 40! North Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Dear Lanna: Guy has asked me to provide you with the research on why it makes a difference whether Mr. Epstein pleads "nob contendere" or "guilty". As you can see front the enclosed statute, a plea of "nob contendere" is not admissible as an "admission against interest" in a subsequent civil case. A plea of guilty — even a so-called "best interest" plea of guilty — is admissible. That is the only real legal difference. If you need anything further, please do not hesitate to call me or Guy. Sincerely, Enclosure: FL ST § 90.410 09112/2019 Page CON F NT I AL Agency to Agency Baguet: 19-011 SDNY_GM_00330461 EFTA_00203187 EFTA02728932