What is document EFTA00020174?

This is an email exchange from August 14, 2019, between federal prosecutors and Jeffrey Epstein's defense attorneys regarding the investigation into Epstein's death and civil forfeiture matters. The emails show coordination between the legal teams four days after Epstein died in federal custody.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The key attorneys mentioned are Martin Weinberg (Boston-based defense attorney), Reid Weingarten (Steptoe & Johnson partner), and Michael C. Miller (Steptoe & Johnson partner). These three lawyers represented Jeffrey Epstein in his 2019 federal sex trafficking case and later publicly questioned the official suicide ruling.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals that within days of Epstein's death, federal prosecutors were coordinating with his defense team on two key matters: providing contact information for the Assistant U.S. Attorneys investigating Epstein's death, and scheduling discussions about civil forfeiture of Epstein's assets. This shows the immediate legal complexities that arose after his death, including how the government could still pursue asset forfeiture despite the end of criminal proceedings.

What is document EFTA00020174?

This is an email exchange from August 14, 2019, between federal prosecutors and Jeffrey Epstein's defense attorneys regarding the investigation into Epstein's death and civil forfeiture matters. The emails show coordination between the legal teams four days after Epstein died in federal custody.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The key attorneys mentioned are Martin Weinberg (Boston-based defense attorney), Reid Weingarten (Steptoe & Johnson partner), and Michael C. Miller (Steptoe & Johnson partner). These three lawyers represented Jeffrey Epstein in his 2019 federal sex trafficking case and later publicly questioned the official suicide ruling.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals that within days of Epstein's death, federal prosecutors were coordinating with his defense team on two key matters: providing contact information for the Assistant U.S. Attorneys investigating Epstein's death, and scheduling discussions about civil forfeiture of Epstein's assets. This shows the immediate legal complexities that arose after his death, including how the government could still pursue asset forfeiture despite the end of criminal proceedings.

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Email correspondence between Epstein's defense attorneys (Martin Weinberg, Reid Weingarten, Michael Miller) and federal prosecutors regarding the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's death in jail and civil forfeiture discussions, dated August 14, 2019.

This document is an email thread from August 14, 2019, four days after Jeffrey Epstein's death in custody at the Metropolitan Correctional Center. Federal prosecutors provided Epstein's defense team with contact information for the Assistant U.S. Attorneys investigating his death. The attorneys were also coordinating a conference call to discuss "potential civil forfeiture issues" related to Epstein's estate. The emails reveal the immediate aftermath coordination between prosecutors and defense counsel following Epstein's death.

Key Highlights

•Prosecutors assigned to investigate Epstein's death provided their contact info to his defense team on August 14, 2019
•Defense attorneys Martin Weinberg, Reid Weingarten, and Michael Miller (Steptoe & Johnson LLP) were discussing civil forfeiture with prosecutors
•The attorneys scheduled a call specifically to address "potential civil forfeiture issues" days after Epstein's death
•Reid Weingarten and Martin Weinberg later publicly expressed doubts about the official suicide ruling

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Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

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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: ' To: "Miller, Michael" < >, "Martin G. Weinberg" < Cc: "Wein arten Reid" "Gilbert Sara" Subject: RE: US v Epstein Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 22:07:42 +0000 Mike, Marty, Following up on our prior conversations, we are able to provide you with the contact information for the Assistant U.S. Attorneys who are assigned to the investigation of Mr. Epstein's death. They are: I have also provided them with your contact information. thank you, From: Miller, Michael •it > Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 16:52 To: I< :.; Martin G. Weinberg < > Cc: I Weingarten, Reid ‹ > Gilbert, Sara Subject: RE: US v Epstein Why don't we use the following dial-in for tomorrow at 9:30? 80943# Mike Michael C. Miller Partner Steptoe Steptoe & Johnson LLP 1114 Avenue of the Americas I New York, NY 10036 www.step[oe.com This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm Steptoe & Johnson LLP that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read. copy, distribute, or use this information. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. EFTA00020174

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From: Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 4:42 PM To: Martin G. Weinberg Cc: >; ; Miller, Michael < Weingarten, Reid Subject: Re: US v Epstein Marty, That time works for us, thanks. Could you please circulate a dial-in? Thanks. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 14, 2019, at 11:23 AM, Martin G. Weinberg < > wrote: c M, 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 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. EFTA00020175