Who is mentioned in this document?

The document references Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein as subjects of the investigation. It also mentions Victoria's Secret (known for Les Wexner's connection to Epstein) and FedEx (which was used to send Victoria's Secret lingerie to victims according to trial testimony). The sender is an NYPD detective assigned to a joint FBI task force, and the recipient is an Assistant United States Attorney.

What does this document reveal about the Maxwell investigation?

The document reveals that in February 2021, investigators were actively gathering corroborating evidence by requesting records from Victoria's Secret and FedEx, reviewing photographic evidence related to victims, and pursuing international travel records through diplomatic channels. It shows FedEx only retained records for 1-5 years, potentially limiting the evidence available from that source.

Why were investigators contacting Victoria's Secret and FedEx?

At Maxwell's trial, victims testified that Epstein and Maxwell sent them Victoria's Secret lingerie via FedEx as part of the grooming and abuse. Prosecutors were likely seeking shipping records and purchase documentation to corroborate victim testimony about these deliveries.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document references Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein as subjects of the investigation. It also mentions Victoria's Secret (known for Les Wexner's connection to Epstein) and FedEx (which was used to send Victoria's Secret lingerie to victims according to trial testimony). The sender is an NYPD detective assigned to a joint FBI task force, and the recipient is an Assistant United States Attorney.

What does this document reveal about the Maxwell investigation?

The document reveals that in February 2021, investigators were actively gathering corroborating evidence by requesting records from Victoria's Secret and FedEx, reviewing photographic evidence related to victims, and pursuing international travel records through diplomatic channels. It shows FedEx only retained records for 1-5 years, potentially limiting the evidence available from that source.

Why were investigators contacting Victoria's Secret and FedEx?

At Maxwell's trial, victims testified that Epstein and Maxwell sent them Victoria's Secret lingerie via FedEx as part of the grooming and abuse. Prosecutors were likely seeking shipping records and purchase documentation to corroborate victim testimony about these deliveries.

EFTA00027083

An internal law enforcement email from February 2021 between the NYPD/FBI Child Exploitation Human Trafficking Task Force and the U.S. Attorney's Office regarding ongoing investigative follow-ups in the Ghislaine Maxwell prosecution.

This document is an email exchange from February 2021 between an NYPD detective assigned to the FBI's Child Exploitation Human Trafficking Task Force and an Assistant U.S. Attorney from the Southern District of New York. The correspondence details active investigative work for the Maxwell case, specifically regarding records requests to Victoria's Secret and FedEx about document retention policies, review of images for a victim (name redacted), and follow-up with the Assistant Legal Attaché (ALAT) regarding UK travel records for both Maxwell and Epstein. The email reveals the collaborative nature of the federal prosecution and the types of corroborating evidence investigators were seeking in the months before Maxwell's December 2021 trial.

Key Highlights

•Shows active coordination between NYPD/FBI Task Force and federal prosecutors in February 2021
•Reveals investigators were requesting records from Victoria's Secret and FedEx - both companies linked to Epstein's trafficking activities
•FedEx disclosed they only retain records for 1-5 years depending on shipping method
•References UK travel records being sought for both Maxwell and Epstein through legal attaché channels
•Indicates photo review was ongoing for at least one victim

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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From: To: Cc: Subject: Re: Maxwell Follow Up Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2021 21:44:50 +0000 Heys, Fedex only retains records for 1 to 5 years depending on which method they use (ground...freight etc.). We are still waiting on an answer from Victoria Secret. Will let you know as soon as I know. Detective NYPD / FBI Child Exploitation Human Trafficking Task Force From: Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 11:34 AM To: Cc: Subject: Maxwell Follow Up Hi I hope you both are well. We wanted to follow up on a few additional items: • Contact Victoria Secret and FedEx regarding retention of documents/how far back they keep materials • Review of images for photos of - • Follow up with ALAT regarding UK travel records for Maxwell and Epstein Happy to discuss if you have any questions. Thanks very much, Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Southern District of New York New York, New York 10007 Tel: EFTA00027083