This document contains email correspondence between Jeffrey Epstein's defense attorneys—Martin Weinberg and Marc Fernich—and federal prosecutors from the SDNY, discussing the return of items seized during Epstein's July 6, 2019 arrest.
This email chain from July 2019 reveals behind-the-scenes communications between Epstein's defense team and prosecutors about seized property. The correspondence shows the government had obtained a warrant to search Epstein's electronic devices (which would be retained as evidence), while offering to return cash and personal effects at the upcoming bail hearing on July 18th. The document provides a window into the evidence-handling process during the early days of the high-profile prosecution.

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From: Martin Weinberg <1 To:" )" Cc: Marc Femich Subject: Re: Epstein Arrest Seizure Items Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 00:48:31 +0000 Hand deliver Sony for typos Marty Sent from my iPhone On Jul 15, 2019, at 8:40 PM, Martin Weinberg < wrote: Hi I have a list of attorneys to send to any taint prosecutor - or i coukd hand delicer thursday, Please let me know Marty Sent from my iPhone On Jul 15, 2019, at 8:34 PM, Marc, > wrote: Circling back on this, I'll ask the agents to bring the cash and other personal effects seized from Mr. Epstein to the hearing on Thursday, unless it is important to receive them before then, in which case please let me know and I'll try to arrange that. With respect to the electronic devices, we've obtained a warrant to search them and so will be retaining them as evidence. thanks, From: Marc Fernich < MI> Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2019 15:54 To:I Cc: Marty Weinberg ; Martin Weinberg Subject: Epstein Arrest Seizure Items Hi MI. Sorry to bug you while you may be working on a bail reply. I'm having trouble reaching Agen to coordinate pickup of the cellphone and other items seized upon Epstein's arrest. She said she'd be out in the field, but I don't hear from the intermediary agent — identity unknown — who was supposed to handle it in her absence. Can you step in and try to move this along? Thanks a lot. EFTA00021402
Marc Fernich, Esq. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 9, 2019, at 3:26 PM, wrote: Marc, It is the right number, so feel free to follow up later, but I can also give you her cell number which thanks, From: Marc Fernich < Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2019 14:56 To: Cc: Marty Weinberg Subject: Re: U.S. v. Epstein, 19 Cr. 490 (RMB), Government bail memorandum ; Martin Weinberg cz >; Sorry to trouble again. No answer or VM pickup at that number. I'll try again later so long as it's the right number. Can you confirm? Many thanks. Marc Fernich, Esq. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 9, 2019, at 2:45 PM, Marc, wrote: Apologies for the delay on this, and thanks for following up. The best way to coordinate this is to contact the case agent directly — I just spoke to her so she'll be expecting your call. They're running around, so if you reach out and aren't able to connect today please let me know, but hopefully we can get it coordinated. The contact is Special Agent and she can be reached a EFTA00021403
thanks, From: Marc Fernich < Sent: Monday, July 08, 2019 15:40 To: Subject: Re: U.S. v. Epstein, 19 Cr. 490 (RMB), Government bail memorandum One of your agents told Marty the case agent would return Epstein's phone, the cash and other items taken from his person upon arrest. Marty's returning to Boston shortly. Can you arrange for me to take possession of those items? Thanks, Marc Marc Fernich, Esq. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 8, 2019, at 10:53 AM, Marc, )< wrote: Wanted to send this to you as well in case your co-counsel can't receive it in the Court. Please let me know if it would be helpful to get a hard copy — I'm copying two of our paralegals who can bring you (or co-counsel) a copy; I'll be unreachable for the next hour or so. thank you, From: Sent: Monday, July 08, 2019 10:43 To: Cc: 'Martin Weinberg' c >; ' >; Subject: RE: U.S. v. Epstein, 19 Cr. 490 (RMB), Government bail memorandum To the Chambers of Judge Pitman: EFTA00021404
In advance of the expected bail argument in the above-captioned case, in connection with the presentment and arraignment referred by Judge Berman, attached please find a memorandum from the government on the issue of detention. Defense counsel is copied, as is the chambers of Judge Berman at their request. Thank you, Assistant U.S. Attorney Southern District of New York <U.S. v. Epstein, 19 Cr. 490 (RMB), Government bail memorandum.pdf> EFTA00021405