What is document EFTA00019695?

This is an email thread from September 2019 between defense attorney Bruce Barket and federal prosecutors discussing scheduling for penalty phase briefings in a federal death penalty case.

Who is mentioned in this document?

Bruce Barket, a prominent New York defense attorney at Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP, along with unnamed Assistant U.S. Attorneys and 'Tonyricco' (likely Tony Ricco, a death penalty specialist serving as Learned Counsel).

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals procedural correspondence in the Nicholas Tartaglione death penalty case. Tartaglione was Jeffrey Epstein's cellmate at MCC and was present during Epstein's first apparent suicide attempt in July 2019. This scheduling discussion for penalty phase briefings took place about a month after Epstein's death in August 2019.

What is the connection between this document and Jeffrey Epstein?

Bruce Barket's client Nicholas Tartaglione was Epstein's cellmate at the Metropolitan Correctional Center. Tartaglione was present during Epstein's first apparent suicide attempt and was in the facility's special housing unit when Epstein died. Barket later stated that Tartaglione 'knows a heck of a lot about what went on.'

What is 'Learned Counsel' referenced in the document?

In federal death penalty cases, Learned Counsel is a specialized defense attorney with capital punishment expertise, required under American Bar Association Guidelines to assist in penalty phase proceedings. The reference suggests formal death penalty litigation procedures were underway.

What is document EFTA00019695?

This is an email thread from September 2019 between defense attorney Bruce Barket and federal prosecutors discussing scheduling for penalty phase briefings in a federal death penalty case.

Who is mentioned in this document?

Bruce Barket, a prominent New York defense attorney at Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP, along with unnamed Assistant U.S. Attorneys and 'Tonyricco' (likely Tony Ricco, a death penalty specialist serving as Learned Counsel).

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals procedural correspondence in the Nicholas Tartaglione death penalty case. Tartaglione was Jeffrey Epstein's cellmate at MCC and was present during Epstein's first apparent suicide attempt in July 2019. This scheduling discussion for penalty phase briefings took place about a month after Epstein's death in August 2019.

What is the connection between this document and Jeffrey Epstein?

Bruce Barket's client Nicholas Tartaglione was Epstein's cellmate at the Metropolitan Correctional Center. Tartaglione was present during Epstein's first apparent suicide attempt and was in the facility's special housing unit when Epstein died. Barket later stated that Tartaglione 'knows a heck of a lot about what went on.'

What is 'Learned Counsel' referenced in the document?

In federal death penalty cases, Learned Counsel is a specialized defense attorney with capital punishment expertise, required under American Bar Association Guidelines to assist in penalty phase proceedings. The reference suggests formal death penalty litigation procedures were underway.

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Email correspondence from September 2019 between defense attorneys and federal prosecutors negotiating a briefing schedule for the penalty phase in the Nicholas Tartaglione death penalty case.

This document is an email thread between Bruce Barket (defense attorney for Nicholas Tartaglione) and Assistant U.S. Attorneys regarding proposed scheduling for penalty phase pleadings. Tartaglione was a former police officer facing federal death penalty charges for a 2016 quadruple murder. The emails show the defense team, including 'Learned Counsel' (a death penalty specialist required under federal law), working to establish deadlines for briefs. Notably, this correspondence occurred just weeks after Jeffrey Epstein's death in August 2019—Tartaglione had been Epstein's cellmate at the Metropolitan Correctional Center.

Key Highlights

•Bruce Barket represented Nicholas Tartaglione, Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate at the Metropolitan Correctional Center
•The emails discuss penalty phase scheduling for Tartaglione's federal death penalty case for quadruple murder
•Reference to 'Learned Counsel' indicates formal death penalty proceedings with specialized counsel as required by ABA Guidelines
•Correspondence dated September 2019, approximately one month after Epstein's death at the same facility

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From: To: Cc: Subject: Re: proposed schedule. Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2019 13:26:57 +0000 I think so, but we are going to chat today or tomorrow and we will know more after that. It will get done. No reason not to. Bruce Barket Barket, Epstein, Kearon, Aldea & LoTurco 666 Old Country road Garden City, NY 11530 Barket Epstein.com On Sep 24, 2019, at 9:09 AM, wrote: Can you commit to getting us a proposed schedule by October 4 (the end of next week), and we can meet later the following week? Assistant United States Attorney Subject: Re: proposed schedule. Good morning, We are still working internally on a proposed schedule. Can we circle back to you on a week or two? We should still have plenty of time to meet and hopefully agree on dates before our next status conference. Bruce Barket Barket, Epstein, Kearon, Aldea & LoTurco 666 Old Country road Garden City, NY 11530 EFTA00019695

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Barket Epstein.com On Sep 21, 2019, at 9:33 AM, wrote: We are free Thursday afternoon except from 2:45 - 4. Assistant U.S. Attorney On Sep 21, 2019, at 07:22, wrote: Any day next week works for me. Also in my role as Learned Counsel, and in full compliance with the ABA Guidelines, I will be submitting a proposed schedule for penalty phase pleadings over the weekend. Thanks Tonyricco ----Original Message--- Sent Fri, Sep 20, 2019 9:15 pm Subject: Re: proposed schedule. We are free next Friday afternoon if that works for you all. Attorney On Sep 20, 2019, at 12:16, Bruce Barke Nrote: 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 www.bar etepstein.com This transmittal may be a confidential attorney client communication or may otherwise be privileged or confidential. If it is not dear 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 EFTA00019696