Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein (referencing prior indictments used as templates), Ghislaine Maxwell (the defendant), and references to 'the Brass' meaning senior DOJ leadership. Most prosecutor names are redacted and appear as 'USANYS' designations.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals the behind-the-scenes coordination at the Justice Department in preparing the superseding indictment that ultimately added sex trafficking charges against Maxwell. It shows the compressed 10-day timeline from initial prosecution memo (March 19) to scheduled grand jury presentation (March 29), and indicates prosecutors expedited the review process to meet court deadlines.

What was the superseding indictment mentioned in this document?

The superseding indictment filed on March 29, 2021, added two new counts: sex trafficking conspiracy and sex trafficking of a minor. It also added a fourth victim and expanded the alleged conspiracy timeframe from 1994-1997 to 1994-2004. Maxwell was ultimately convicted on five felony counts in December 2021 and sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein (referencing prior indictments used as templates), Ghislaine Maxwell (the defendant), and references to 'the Brass' meaning senior DOJ leadership. Most prosecutor names are redacted and appear as 'USANYS' designations.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals the behind-the-scenes coordination at the Justice Department in preparing the superseding indictment that ultimately added sex trafficking charges against Maxwell. It shows the compressed 10-day timeline from initial prosecution memo (March 19) to scheduled grand jury presentation (March 29), and indicates prosecutors expedited the review process to meet court deadlines.

What was the superseding indictment mentioned in this document?

The superseding indictment filed on March 29, 2021, added two new counts: sex trafficking conspiracy and sex trafficking of a minor. It also added a fourth victim and expanded the alleged conspiracy timeframe from 1994-1997 to 1994-2004. Maxwell was ultimately convicted on five felony counts in December 2021 and sentenced to 20 years in prison.

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Internal DOJ prosecution memo from March 2021 showing federal prosecutors preparing the superseding indictment that added sex trafficking charges against Ghislaine Maxwell.

This is an internal email chain from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York (USANYS) dated March 19-24, 2021, showing prosecutors coordinating the drafting of a superseding indictment against Ghislaine Maxwell. The emails reveal the expedited timeline, with prosecutors aiming to present the new charges to a grand jury on Monday, March 29, 2021. The document shows the team seeking approval from 'the Brass' (senior leadership) while drafting new indictment language based on prior Epstein and Maxwell indictments.

Key Highlights

•Shows internal DOJ coordination just days before Maxwell's superseding indictment was filed on March 29, 2021
•References 'the Brass' (senior DOJ leadership) reviewing and approving the expanded charges
•Prosecutors based new language on prior Epstein and Maxwell indictments
•Reveals the compressed timeline between memo drafting (March 19) and grand jury presentation (March 29)

Frequently Asked Questions

Books for Further Reading

Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

Julie K. Brown

Investigative journalism that broke the Epstein case open

Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

James Patterson

Bestselling account of Epstein's crimes and network

The Spider: Inside the Tangled Web of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell

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EFTA00020331 - EFTA00020332

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From: y• < To: (USANYS)" a >, Subject: FW: Maxwell superseder prosecution memo Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2021 03:11:46 +0000 Attachments: Maxwell S2 Indictment v I .docx Wanted to get this to the chiefs today to expedite review, but obviously welcome any thoughts or comments from you guys. I based the new language primarily on the language from our past Epstein and Maxwell indictments, so hopefully nothing too controversial. From: Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 11:10 PM To: (USANYS) (USANYS) Cc: (USANYS) Subject: RE: Maxwell superseder prosecution memo Attached is a draft superseding indictment. Thanks, From: Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 11:29 AM To: (USANYS) (USANYS) Cc: (USANYS) Subject: RE: Maxwell superseder prosecution memo Sure thing, will aim to get you a draft today, thanks. From: (USANYS) Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 10:32 AM To: ) < (USANYS)< >; Cc: (USANYS) Subject: FW: Maxwell superseder prosecution memo >; >; Hi team, we have asked what the Brass wants to do in terms of review/meeting, and will let you know. In the meantime and mindful of the Monday al date, do you mind putting together a draft indictment for us to review? Thanks! From: (USANYS) Sent: Friday, March 19, 2021 3:34 PM To: ) (USANYS) < (USANYS) (USANYS)< > Cc: (USANYS) (USANYS) >; (USANYS) 7; Subject: RE: Maxwell superseder prosecution memo EFTA00020331

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Thanks, From: Sent: Friday, March 19, 2021 3:24 PM To: (USANYS) < (USANYS) Cc: (USANYS) < >; Subject: Maxwell superseder prosecution memo All, >; (USANYS) < >; (usANys) (USANYS) < (USANYS) < >; Attached please find a prosecution memorandum requesting authorization to seek a superseding indictment charging Maxwell with additional criminal offenses. For reference, I have also attached the two prior prosecution memos regarding the original indictment in this case. We have tentatively scheduled grand jury time for Monday, March 29th. Thanks, EFTA00020332