What is document EFTA00019762?

This is an August 14, 2019 email exchange between Jeffrey Epstein's defense attorneys regarding civil forfeiture issues in US v. Epstein. The email was sent by Martin Weinberg to Reid Weingarten and other team members, proposing a call with prosecutors to discuss potential asset seizure matters.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Martin G. Weinberg, a prominent Boston criminal defense attorney from the Law Office of Martin G. Weinberg, P.C., and Reid Weingarten, a partner at Steptoe & Johnson who was part of Epstein's defense team. Both attorneys represented Epstein in the federal criminal case in the Southern District of New York.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals that civil forfeiture discussions were ongoing between Epstein's defense team and federal prosecutors in the days immediately following Epstein's death on August 10, 2019. It shows the defense attorneys were 'authorized' to continue these negotiations, indicating the estate or other interested parties were still engaged in the legal process regarding potential asset seizures.

Why is the timing of this email significant?

This email was sent on August 14, 2019, just four days after Epstein was found dead in his Metropolitan Correctional Center cell on August 10, 2019. The federal criminal case would be formally dismissed via nolle prosequi on August 29, 2019, but civil forfeiture proceedings could continue independently, which explains why attorneys were still discussing these matters.

What is document EFTA00019762?

This is an August 14, 2019 email exchange between Jeffrey Epstein's defense attorneys regarding civil forfeiture issues in US v. Epstein. The email was sent by Martin Weinberg to Reid Weingarten and other team members, proposing a call with prosecutors to discuss potential asset seizure matters.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Martin G. Weinberg, a prominent Boston criminal defense attorney from the Law Office of Martin G. Weinberg, P.C., and Reid Weingarten, a partner at Steptoe & Johnson who was part of Epstein's defense team. Both attorneys represented Epstein in the federal criminal case in the Southern District of New York.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals that civil forfeiture discussions were ongoing between Epstein's defense team and federal prosecutors in the days immediately following Epstein's death on August 10, 2019. It shows the defense attorneys were 'authorized' to continue these negotiations, indicating the estate or other interested parties were still engaged in the legal process regarding potential asset seizures.

Why is the timing of this email significant?

This email was sent on August 14, 2019, just four days after Epstein was found dead in his Metropolitan Correctional Center cell on August 10, 2019. The federal criminal case would be formally dismissed via nolle prosequi on August 29, 2019, but civil forfeiture proceedings could continue independently, which explains why attorneys were still discussing these matters.

EFTA00019762

An August 14, 2019 email exchange between Jeffrey Epstein's defense attorneys Martin Weinberg and Reid Weingarten discussing scheduling a call about civil forfeiture issues in the federal case against Epstein.

This document is an internal email from Jeffrey Epstein's legal team dated August 14, 2019—just four days after Epstein was found dead in his jail cell. Defense attorneys Martin Weinberg and Reid Weingarten were coordinating with prosecutors about civil forfeiture matters, with Weinberg stating he and colleague 'Mike' were 'authorized to continue the discussion of potential civil forfeiture issues.' The timing is notable as it shows the legal machinery continuing to process Epstein's case even after his death, with attorneys still negotiating over the potential seizure of his assets.

Key Highlights

•Email dated August 14, 2019—four days after Epstein's death on August 10, 2019
•Defense attorneys Martin Weinberg and Reid Weingarten discussing civil forfeiture negotiations with prosecutors
•Shows Epstein's legal team was 'authorized' to continue asset forfeiture discussions even after his death
•Martin Weinberg is a nationally prominent Boston criminal defense attorney who received NACDL's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022

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Books for Further Reading

Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

Julie K. Brown

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Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

James Patterson

Bestselling account of Epstein's crimes and network

Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein

Bradley J. Edwards

Victims' attorney's firsthand account

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From: " )" <1 To: ' Subject: FW: US v Epstein Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 15:28:39 +0000 )" I'm free for a call then, although not sure if we'll be ready on our end to pick up this conversation tomorrow. But at the very least we could hear them out. From: Martin G. Weinberg a> Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 11:23 AM To: ) Subject: US v Epstein ;'Miller, Michael' ; 'Martin G. Weinberg' a> Reid Weingarten >; , Mike and I are authorized to continue the discussion of potential civil forfeiture issues with you. Are you available at 930 tomorrow morning? Thanks Martin G. Weinberg, Esq. Boston, MA 02116 - Cell This Electronic Message contains information from the Law Office of Martin G. Weinberg, P.C., and may be privileged. The information is intended for the use of the addressee only. If you are not the addressee, please note that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this message is prohibited. EFTA00019762