What is document EFTA00021290?

This is an internal DOJ email chain from October 30, 2019 between prosecutors at SDNY and the Office of the Deputy Attorney General discussing details about the Epstein victim impact statement hearing, including how many victims participated and how they were notified.

How many Epstein victims spoke at the August 2019 hearing?

According to this document, 17 victims were present at the hearing and either spoke directly or had someone read a statement for them. An additional 7 victims who could not attend had someone else speak on their behalf, for a total of 24 victims represented on the record.

What is the CVRA case mentioned in this document?

The CVRA (Crime Victims' Rights Act) case refers to a separate legal challenge filed by Epstein victims against the 2008 secret non-prosecution agreement. Victims alleged prosecutors violated their rights by concealing the plea deal. The case was appealed to the 11th Circuit, which ultimately ruled 7-4 in April 2021 that CVRA rights do not attach until charges are filed.

What does this document reveal about DOJ coordination?

The document shows the Office of the Deputy Attorney General seeking quick answers from SDNY prosecutors about victim outreach efforts, indicating high-level DOJ attention to the Epstein case proceedings and victim participation metrics.

What is document EFTA00021290?

This is an internal DOJ email chain from October 30, 2019 between prosecutors at SDNY and the Office of the Deputy Attorney General discussing details about the Epstein victim impact statement hearing, including how many victims participated and how they were notified.

How many Epstein victims spoke at the August 2019 hearing?

According to this document, 17 victims were present at the hearing and either spoke directly or had someone read a statement for them. An additional 7 victims who could not attend had someone else speak on their behalf, for a total of 24 victims represented on the record.

What is the CVRA case mentioned in this document?

The CVRA (Crime Victims' Rights Act) case refers to a separate legal challenge filed by Epstein victims against the 2008 secret non-prosecution agreement. Victims alleged prosecutors violated their rights by concealing the plea deal. The case was appealed to the 11th Circuit, which ultimately ruled 7-4 in April 2021 that CVRA rights do not attach until charges are filed.

What does this document reveal about DOJ coordination?

The document shows the Office of the Deputy Attorney General seeking quick answers from SDNY prosecutors about victim outreach efforts, indicating high-level DOJ attention to the Epstein case proceedings and victim participation metrics.

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Internal DOJ email chain from October 30, 2019 discussing logistics of the Epstein victim impact statement hearing, including how victims were notified and how many attended or submitted statements.

This is an internal Department of Justice email exchange between prosecutors at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York (USANYS) and the Office of the Deputy Attorney General (ODAG). The emails respond to questions about the August 27, 2019 victim impact hearing that took place after Jeffrey Epstein's death. The correspondence reveals that 17 victims were present at the hearing and either spoke or had statements read for them, while an additional 7 victims who could not attend had others speak on their behalf. The document also references a separate CVRA (Crime Victims' Rights Act) appeal filed to the 11th Circuit by victims challenging how federal prosecutors handled the original 2008 non-prosecution agreement.

Key Highlights

•17 victims were physically present at the August 2019 hearing and either spoke or had statements read
•An additional 7 victims who did not attend had representatives speak for them
•AUSAs contacted victim attorneys to notify clients about the opportunity to attend and make statements
•References the CVRA case appeal to the 11th Circuit, a separate legal challenge regarding the 2008 secret plea deal
•Shows ODAG (Office of the Deputy Attorney General) seeking quick answers about victim outreach and participation

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Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

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Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein

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From: To: (USANYS)" Cc: ' (USANYS)" Subject: RE: Epstein Victim Impact Statements Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 17:30:28 +0000 SANYS On the third question, I think there may have been one or two victims who expressed an interest in attending but didn't make it (I recall that missed a flight, and I'm not sure if anyone else had issues like that), but I don't believe any of those people in particular told us that they wanted to make a statement. From: Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 1:23 PM To: (USANYS) Cc: (USANYS) Subject: RE: Epstein Victim Impact Statements (USANYS) For the first question, the AUSAs contacted the attorneys we were aware of who represented victims to tell them that their clients were welcome to attend and to make a statement. I believe also sent out notifications, and hopefully she can tell us how many she sent. For the second question, based on my review of the transcript (attached), a total of 17 victims were present at the hearing and either spoke at the hearing or had someone read a statement for them. An additional 7 did not attend the hearing but had someone else speak for them or read a statement from them. It is possible there were others present who were not referenced on the record. I don't think we can answer the third question. I don't recall anyone off the top of my head who wanted to attend but was unable to, but it's possible there were some in that position. From: (USANYS) Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 1:06 PM To: < Cc: (USANYS) Subject: FW: Epstein Victim Impact Statements Importance: High (USANYS) Are we able to answer these questions for ODAG quickly? I am sure we can answer the second, and maybe the first — not sure about the third. From: (ODAG) Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 12:53 PM To: (USANYS) Cc: (ODAG) < Subject: Epstein Victim Impact Statements Importance: High EFTA00021290

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The Petitioner in the Epstein CVRA case has filed an appeal to the 11th Circuit. One of their issues is the District Court's refusal to hold a hearing allowing the Epstein victims to "have their day in court." The Court's ruling is, in part, on the basis that a hearing held in SDNY satisfied this request. The Petitioner has alleged that not all of the Epstein victims who wanted to speak were able to do so at the New York hearing because they did not have sufficient notice and were unable to travel to NY. Can your office provide us some details about the following: 1) how many victims were contacted about making a victim impact statement; 2) how many victims were able to travel and make an in-person victim impact statement; and 3) how many victims indicated they wanted to make a victim impact statement but were unable to do so given the notice/timing of the hearing? Please provide as much of this information as possible today. I'm very sorry for the quick turnaround but the Department's response to the mandamus petition is due tomorrow I really appreciate your assistance. National Coordinator for Child Exploitation Prevention & Interdiction Office of the De ut Attorney General Direct: EFTA00021291