What is document EFTA00028044?

This is an FBI internal memo dated October 1, 2020, documenting a phone call between prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York and a Special Agent who had worked on the original Jeffrey Epstein investigation in Florida. The call was part of the discovery process for Ghislaine Maxwell's criminal case.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Ghislaine Maxwell (as the defendant in the case being prepared), Jeffrey Epstein (regarding the investigation), and briefly references Prince Andrew and Joi Ito in the entity metadata, though their names appear to be from document processing rather than the main text content.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals the thorough approach prosecutors took in gathering evidence for Maxwell's trial, reaching out to FBI agents from the original 2006-2007 Florida investigation. It shows the agent had retained materials including 'old boxes from Palm Beach' and had conducted what he described as a 'good interview' regarding Ghislaine Maxwell during the original investigation. The agent couldn't immediately recall any exculpatory information but committed to reviewing his old materials.

What was the purpose of this FBI phone call?

The purpose was discovery compliance in the Maxwell criminal case. Prosecutors contacted the Special Agent to collect any materials he may have retained from his work on the original Epstein investigation, including documents saved to computers, physical notes, or items stored in boxes. They emphasized taking a 'very broad approach' and wanted copies of everything, even if potentially duplicative.

When did the FBI agent work on the Epstein case?

The agent joined the Epstein investigation around 2006 or 2007 after relocating from Louisville to Miami. He noted that it had been approximately 12 years since his work on the case, which explains why some details had faded from memory.

What is document EFTA00028044?

This is an FBI internal memo dated October 1, 2020, documenting a phone call between prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York and a Special Agent who had worked on the original Jeffrey Epstein investigation in Florida. The call was part of the discovery process for Ghislaine Maxwell's criminal case.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Ghislaine Maxwell (as the defendant in the case being prepared), Jeffrey Epstein (regarding the investigation), and briefly references Prince Andrew and Joi Ito in the entity metadata, though their names appear to be from document processing rather than the main text content.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals the thorough approach prosecutors took in gathering evidence for Maxwell's trial, reaching out to FBI agents from the original 2006-2007 Florida investigation. It shows the agent had retained materials including 'old boxes from Palm Beach' and had conducted what he described as a 'good interview' regarding Ghislaine Maxwell during the original investigation. The agent couldn't immediately recall any exculpatory information but committed to reviewing his old materials.

What was the purpose of this FBI phone call?

The purpose was discovery compliance in the Maxwell criminal case. Prosecutors contacted the Special Agent to collect any materials he may have retained from his work on the original Epstein investigation, including documents saved to computers, physical notes, or items stored in boxes. They emphasized taking a 'very broad approach' and wanted copies of everything, even if potentially duplicative.

When did the FBI agent work on the Epstein case?

The agent joined the Epstein investigation around 2006 or 2007 after relocating from Louisville to Miami. He noted that it had been approximately 12 years since his work on the case, which explains why some details had faded from memory.

EFTA00028044

This is an internal FBI memo from October 2020 documenting a call between prosecutors and a Special Agent regarding the collection of materials for discovery in the Ghislaine Maxwell criminal case.

This FBI document records a conversation between federal prosecutors from the Southern District of New York (SDNY) and a Special Agent who had worked on the original Epstein investigation starting around 2006-2007. The prosecutors were reaching out to ensure they had gathered all available materials for discovery obligations in Maxwell's criminal case, including any documents saved to personal computers, hard copy notes, or materials in storage boxes. The agent mentioned he had previously provided binders with victim information and recalled having a 'good interview' regarding Ghislaine Maxwell, though specifics had faded after 12 years.

Key Highlights

•Documents prosecution efforts to gather comprehensive discovery materials for the Maxwell criminal case
•Agent joined Epstein investigation in 2006-2007 after relocating from Louisville to Miami
•References previously provided 'binders with victim information' from the Florida investigation
•Agent states he had a 'good interview' on Ghislaine Maxwell from the original investigation
•Prosecutors casting a 'very broad' net, requesting even potentially duplicative materials

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: ' (USANYS)" ‹ > To: ' Irpla > <a=1" (USANYS)" Subject: 10/1/2020 Call with Special Agent Date: Thu, 01 Oct 2020 21:35:33 +0000 10/1/2020 Call with Special Agent • IN provided background, explaining that we are producing discovery in the Maxwell case. As part of that process, we are trying to be as thorough as possible in gathering materials about this case in order to comply with discovery obligations; taking a very broad approach to discovery; previously gathered boxes from Florida case. explained that we wanted to reach out to make sure we have everything. Want to gather copies of what everyone has, even if duplicative if what is already in the files • originally who investigated case and joined later on? • I estimated joining in approximately 2006 or 2007; he came down to Miami from Louisville in 2006 and started working on the case not too long after that • • asked if, has materials relating to Epstein investigation • I said he would have to go through his computer to check • • explained that we have access to Sentinel; looking for things may have saved to his computer, things in box or red weld, or anything on his phone, hard copy notes • I said he thought most of what he has would already be in the file but can look back through computer and old boxes • said that even if, found stuff that he thinks we already have, we will take a copy just to be cautious; • I said he thought he gave us everything last time we were in Florida (binders with victim information); said will do whatever we need to support us • • asked if there was anything that we should know about from participation in the investigation (whether helpful or harmful or exculpatory) • I said not that he could think of, but it's been 12 years; will think back; had good interview with on Ghislaine; as far as anything exculpatory, not that he's aware of, but will look back; have some old boxes from Palm Beach, will go through it • IN asked Ito hold onto materials as he gathered them and we will discuss; plan to talk next Friday at 12 Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Southern District of New York One St. Andrew's Plaza New York, New York 10007 EFTA00028044