What is document EFTA00021750?

This is an email chain from August 2019 showing scheduling communications between investigators and Michael Bachner, a New York criminal defense attorney. The emails coordinate a meeting regarding the Epstein investigation.

Who is Michael Bachner and why is he relevant to the Epstein case?

Michael Bachner is a prominent New York criminal defense attorney and founder of Bachner & Associates, P.C. During the 2019 Epstein investigation, he represented Lesley Groff, Jeffrey Epstein's former executive assistant who was named as one of four 'potential co-conspirators' in Epstein's 2008 plea deal. Bachner issued statements on Groff's behalf stating she had no knowledge of illegal activities.

What does this document reveal about the investigation?

The document shows that investigators were actively meeting with representatives of Epstein's associates in early August 2019, just weeks after Epstein's arrest. The routine scheduling nature of the emails indicates ongoing cooperation or interviews with those connected to Epstein's operations.

Why is the timing of these emails significant?

These emails are dated August 1-7, 2019—during the critical window after Epstein's arrest on July 6, 2019, and just days before his death in his jail cell on August 10, 2019. This was a period of intense investigative activity.

Who is Michael Reiter mentioned in this document?

While Michael Reiter is tagged in the document metadata, he does not appear in the visible email content. Michael Reiter was the Palm Beach, Florida police chief from 2001-2009 who initiated the first investigation into Epstein in 2005 and later described the handling of the case as 'the worst failure of the criminal justice system' in modern times.

What is document EFTA00021750?

This is an email chain from August 2019 showing scheduling communications between investigators and Michael Bachner, a New York criminal defense attorney. The emails coordinate a meeting regarding the Epstein investigation.

Who is Michael Bachner and why is he relevant to the Epstein case?

Michael Bachner is a prominent New York criminal defense attorney and founder of Bachner & Associates, P.C. During the 2019 Epstein investigation, he represented Lesley Groff, Jeffrey Epstein's former executive assistant who was named as one of four 'potential co-conspirators' in Epstein's 2008 plea deal. Bachner issued statements on Groff's behalf stating she had no knowledge of illegal activities.

What does this document reveal about the investigation?

The document shows that investigators were actively meeting with representatives of Epstein's associates in early August 2019, just weeks after Epstein's arrest. The routine scheduling nature of the emails indicates ongoing cooperation or interviews with those connected to Epstein's operations.

Why is the timing of these emails significant?

These emails are dated August 1-7, 2019—during the critical window after Epstein's arrest on July 6, 2019, and just days before his death in his jail cell on August 10, 2019. This was a period of intense investigative activity.

Who is Michael Reiter mentioned in this document?

While Michael Reiter is tagged in the document metadata, he does not appear in the visible email content. Michael Reiter was the Palm Beach, Florida police chief from 2001-2009 who initiated the first investigation into Epstein in 2005 and later described the handling of the case as 'the worst failure of the criminal justice system' in modern times.

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Email chain from August 2019 coordinating a meeting between investigators and attorney Michael Bachner, who represented Jeffrey Epstein's former executive assistant Lesley Groff.

This document contains a series of emails from early August 2019 scheduling a meeting between what appears to be investigators or prosecutors and Michael Bachner of Bachner & Associates, P.C. in New York. Bachner was representing Lesley Groff, one of four Epstein employees named as 'potential co-conspirators' in the original 2008 plea deal. The emails show routine scheduling back-and-forth, with Bachner apologizing for missing one scheduled call due to a meeting running late. The timing—August 2019—coincides with the period immediately after Epstein's arrest on July 6, 2019, and just days before his death on August 10, 2019.

Key Highlights

•Meeting scheduled with Michael Bachner, attorney for Epstein's former executive assistant Lesley Groff
•Emails dated August 1-7, 2019—during the critical period between Epstein's arrest and death
•Shows active investigation and cooperation efforts with Epstein employee representatives

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From: ' To:' " < Subject: FW: Epstein investigation Date: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 15:51:22 +0000 Inline-Images: image001.jpg; image002.jpg; image003.png >, Bachner just called and apologized, he was on his way to the office from a meeting that ran late. He said he'd email us times that work for him this afternoon so that we can reschedule. From: Sent: Wednesday, Au ust 7, 2019 11:35 AM To: Michael Bachner Cc: ; I c Subject: RE: Epstein investigation Hi Michael, We just tried your office—please let us know if we should reschedule. Thanks. From: Michael Bachne Sent: Thursday, August , : To: Cc: <Me Subject: RE: Epstein investigation /- 11:30? https: / /www.actl.com/ Michael Bachner Bachner &Associates, P.C. 39 Broadway, Suite 1610 NY NY 10006 Michael Bachner, Esq. Bachner & Associates, PC 39 Broadway, Suite 1610 New York, NY 10006 EFTA00021750

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www.bhlawfirm.com RATED BY Super Lawyers CONFIDENTIAL NOTICE: This E-mail (including any attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC Sections 2510-2521, is confidential, and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Please reply to the sender that you have received the message in error and then delete it. Thank you. From: Sent: Thursday, August 1 2019 311 PM To: Michael Bachne Cc: I ; Subject: RE: Epstein investigation ) Mike, That would work -- we could do any time between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. this coming Wednesday. What time should we put in the calendar? thanks, From: Michael Bachner Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2019 14:48 To: Cc: Subject: RE: Epstein investigation / Wednesday ? 1 Michael Bachner Bachner &Associates, P.C. Partner 39 Broadway, Suite 1610 NY NY 10006 https://www.actl.com/ Michael Bachner, Esq. Bachner & Associates, PC EFTA00021751

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39 Broadway, Suite 1610 New York, NY 10006 www.bhlawfirrn.com RATED BY Super Lawyers CONFIDENTIAL NOTICE: This E-mail (including any attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC Sections 2510-2521, is confidential, and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Please reply to the sender that you have received the message in error and then delete it. Thank you. From: ) [mailto:l Sent: Wednesday, Jul 31, 2019 7:39 PM To: Michael Bachner Cc: Subject: RE: Epstein investigation Michael, We wanted to follow up on our previous discussions and our meeting the week before last. Is there a good time for you early next week to discuss status? . i hanks Assistant U.S. Attorney Southern District of New York EFTA00021752