What is document EFTA00019694?

This is an email chain from September 2019 between attorneys coordinating a meeting to discuss a proposed briefing schedule. The email involves Bruce Barket, a criminal defense attorney who represented Nicholas Tartaglione—Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate at the Metropolitan Correctional Center.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Bruce A. Barket, a founding partner at Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP. Other names like 'tonyricco' and 'Michael Bachrach' appear to be CC'd on the email. An unnamed Assistant United States Attorney is also involved in the correspondence.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals routine scheduling communications between Barket's defense team and federal prosecutors. While administrative in nature, the timing—September 2019—and Barket's connection to Tartaglione (who was investigated for his proximity to Epstein during the first alleged suicide attempt) provides context about the legal proceedings that continued after Epstein's death.

Is the law firm Barket Epstein connected to Jeffrey Epstein?

No. The 'Epstein' in the law firm name Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP refers to Steven B. Epstein, a founding partner who heads their DWI & Vehicular Crimes Litigation practice. The firm's connection to the Jeffrey Epstein case is through Bruce Barket representing Nicholas Tartaglione, Epstein's former cellmate.

Who was Nicholas Tartaglione?

Nicholas Tartaglione was a former New York police officer arrested in 2016 on charges of killing four men in a drug conspiracy. He shared a cell with Jeffrey Epstein at the Metropolitan Correctional Center and was present when Epstein was found with marks on his neck in July 2019. He was later cleared of any wrongdoing related to that incident.

What is document EFTA00019694?

This is an email chain from September 2019 between attorneys coordinating a meeting to discuss a proposed briefing schedule. The email involves Bruce Barket, a criminal defense attorney who represented Nicholas Tartaglione—Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate at the Metropolitan Correctional Center.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Bruce A. Barket, a founding partner at Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP. Other names like 'tonyricco' and 'Michael Bachrach' appear to be CC'd on the email. An unnamed Assistant United States Attorney is also involved in the correspondence.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals routine scheduling communications between Barket's defense team and federal prosecutors. While administrative in nature, the timing—September 2019—and Barket's connection to Tartaglione (who was investigated for his proximity to Epstein during the first alleged suicide attempt) provides context about the legal proceedings that continued after Epstein's death.

Is the law firm Barket Epstein connected to Jeffrey Epstein?

No. The 'Epstein' in the law firm name Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP refers to Steven B. Epstein, a founding partner who heads their DWI & Vehicular Crimes Litigation practice. The firm's connection to the Jeffrey Epstein case is through Bruce Barket representing Nicholas Tartaglione, Epstein's former cellmate.

Who was Nicholas Tartaglione?

Nicholas Tartaglione was a former New York police officer arrested in 2016 on charges of killing four men in a drug conspiracy. He shared a cell with Jeffrey Epstein at the Metropolitan Correctional Center and was present when Epstein was found with marks on his neck in July 2019. He was later cleared of any wrongdoing related to that incident.

EFTA00019694

An internal email chain between attorneys scheduling a meeting to discuss briefing schedules, involving Bruce Barket—the attorney who represented Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate Nicholas Tartaglione.

This September 2019 email chain shows Bruce Barket of Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP coordinating with an Assistant United States Attorney to schedule a meeting about a proposed briefing schedule. Barket represented Nicholas Tartaglione, a former New York police officer who was Epstein's cellmate at the Metropolitan Correctional Center and was present during Epstein's first alleged suicide attempt. The timing—September 2019, roughly one month after Epstein's death—suggests this may relate to ongoing matters connected to Tartaglione's proximity to Epstein.

Key Highlights

•Bruce Barket was the attorney for Nicholas Tartaglione, Epstein's cellmate who was present during the first alleged suicide attempt
•Email dated September 20-21, 2019—approximately one month after Epstein's death on August 10, 2019
•Coordination between defense attorneys and federal prosecutors regarding a briefing schedule
•The law firm name 'Barket Epstein' refers to founding partner Steven B. Epstein, not Jeffrey Epstein

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From: To: Subject: RE: proposed schedule. Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2019 01:09:13 +0000 I'm free that afternoon. Agree re timing. From Sent: Friday, September 20, 2019 12:42 PM To Subject: FW: proposed schedule. How's next Friday to meet? That will give us a few days to discuss internally and confer with before we meet with them. Assistant United States Attorney From: Bruce Barke Sent: Friday, September 20, 2019 12:15 PM To: Cc: tonyricco Michael Bachrach Subject: proposed schedule. I think we will be ready to propose a schedule sometime early next week. Is there a day and time when you can meet to discuss? We will send you a proposed briefing schedule ahead of the meeting. I hope to have ours finalized no later than Tuesday. Bruce A. Barket, Esq. Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP 666 Old Country Road , Ste. 700 Garden City, NY 11530 www.barketepstein.com This transmittal may be a confidential attorney client communication or may otherwise be privileged or confidential. If it is not clear that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this transmittal in error; any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this transmittal is strictly prohibited. If you suspect that you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone or email and immediately delete this message and all its attachments EFTA00019694