Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Ghislaine Maxwell (defendant), Jeffrey Epstein (referenced in connection with the investigation), Stuart N. Kaplan (attorney representing the FBI agent), the Office of Professional Responsibility (which interviewed the agent), and an unnamed retired FBI Special Agent whose identity is redacted.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals that at least one FBI agent who worked the Epstein investigation was interviewed under oath by the Office of Professional Responsibility before retiring—indicating internal scrutiny of FBI conduct in the case. It also shows the agent was concerned about testifying in the Maxwell trial without access to their original investigative notes (1A notes used to prepare FD-302 interview reports).

What is the Office of Professional Responsibility?

The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) is the DOJ's internal oversight office that investigates allegations of misconduct by DOJ attorneys and law enforcement. The 2020 OPR report on the Epstein case faulted the original prosecution for resolving the investigation before significant steps were completed and noted that FBI agents failed to question victims about Maxwell's involvement in 2007.

Why was the FBI agent concerned about testifying?

The agent was concerned about their 'inability to properly prepare for testimony' without access to their original 1A notes—the preliminary interview notes taken before preparing formal FD-302 reports. The agent may have wanted to refresh their memory of specific details from years earlier to ensure accurate testimony.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Ghislaine Maxwell (defendant), Jeffrey Epstein (referenced in connection with the investigation), Stuart N. Kaplan (attorney representing the FBI agent), the Office of Professional Responsibility (which interviewed the agent), and an unnamed retired FBI Special Agent whose identity is redacted.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals that at least one FBI agent who worked the Epstein investigation was interviewed under oath by the Office of Professional Responsibility before retiring—indicating internal scrutiny of FBI conduct in the case. It also shows the agent was concerned about testifying in the Maxwell trial without access to their original investigative notes (1A notes used to prepare FD-302 interview reports).

What is the Office of Professional Responsibility?

The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) is the DOJ's internal oversight office that investigates allegations of misconduct by DOJ attorneys and law enforcement. The 2020 OPR report on the Epstein case faulted the original prosecution for resolving the investigation before significant steps were completed and noted that FBI agents failed to question victims about Maxwell's involvement in 2007.

Why was the FBI agent concerned about testifying?

The agent was concerned about their 'inability to properly prepare for testimony' without access to their original 1A notes—the preliminary interview notes taken before preparing formal FD-302 reports. The agent may have wanted to refresh their memory of specific details from years earlier to ensure accurate testimony.

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Email correspondence between prosecutors and defense attorney Stuart Kaplan regarding an FBI Special Agent subpoenaed to testify in the Ghislaine Maxwell trial, with concerns about access to interview notes and a prior Office of Professional Responsibility interview.

This September 2021 email chain shows attorney Stuart Kaplan informing Southern District of New York prosecutors that he represents a retired FBI Special Agent who was subpoenaed to testify in United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell. The agent had concerns about testifying without access to their original 1A notes (preliminary interview notes used to prepare FD-302 reports). The document also reveals the agent was interviewed under oath by the Office of Professional Responsibility about their recollection of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation prior to retirement—suggesting internal scrutiny of FBI conduct in the case.

Key Highlights

•A retired FBI Special Agent was subpoenaed to testify in the Maxwell trial but had concerns about testifying without their original investigative notes
•The agent was interviewed under oath by the Office of Professional Responsibility about the Epstein investigation before retiring
•Attorney Stuart Kaplan instructed prosecutors that all contact with the agent must go through his office
•The document suggests internal DOJ/FBI review of agents who worked the Epstein case

Frequently Asked Questions

Books for Further Reading

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

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

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From: )" To: (USANYS)" ci Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2021 17:33:41 +0000 Inline-Images: image001.png Sure, give me a call when you're ready to chat. From: (USANYS) Sent: Monday, September 27, 2021 12:42 PM To: Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Let's discuss Begin forwarded message: From: Stuart Kaplan Date: September 27, 2021 at 12:18:44 PM EDT To:' Cc:" Subject: [EXTERNAL] (USANYS)" < (NY) (FBI)" Ms. As I understand now your office has been advised that I have been formerly retained by Retired FBI Special Agent in connection with her being subpoenaed to testify in United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell case pending in the SDNY. Ms. has conveyed some concerns about her inability to properly prepare for her testimony whether for the prosecution or defense given that she has not been given a copy of the 1A notes that were originally prepared in preparation to the FD-302 written that she may be called to testify about. ( I will be able to elaborate via tel/cal with you). Additionally, my client was interviewed by Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) just prior to her retirement. This interview was given under oath and in connection with her recollection of events of the Jeffrey Espstein investigation. (I can of course elaborate further via tel/cal with you.) Please feel free to reach out to me at your earliest convenience to discuss further. In the interim, moving forward all direct or indirect contact with Ms. should be coordinated through my office. Thank you. Stuart N. Kaplan, Esq. Managing Partner LAW OFFICES STUART N. KAPLAN, Y.A. A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION Fax www.stuartnkaplanpa.com EFTA00027581

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