What is document EFTA00028370?

This is an email chain from July 6-8, 2019 between SDNY prosecutors and Miami defense attorney Joseph Nascimento of Ross Amsel Raben Nascimento, PLLC. The emails coordinate meetings with an unnamed witness or cooperator in the Epstein investigation who had just received a grand jury subpoena.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document names Joseph Nascimento (defense attorney), Alan Ross (deceased former partner who previously represented the unnamed client), and references to SDNY Assistant U.S. Attorneys. Most names and email addresses are redacted. The 'Joe Biden' entity mention in metadata appears to be a false positive — 'Joe' in the document refers to Joe Nascimento.

What does this document reveal?

It reveals the rapid pace of the Epstein investigation immediately following his arrest. Within hours of Epstein's July 6, 2019 arrest, prosecutors were coordinating with defense counsel for potential witnesses. The reference to 'Florida approach agents' suggests federal agents were being dispatched to Florida to contact witnesses, indicating multi-state coordination between SDNY and Florida investigators.

Who did Ross Amsel Raben Nascimento represent in the Epstein case?

According to the firm's website, Joseph Nascimento provided representation that resulted in no charges being filed against an 'Employee' referenced in the Epstein indictment. The identity of this client remains redacted in the released documents, but they appear to have been a cooperating witness based on the tone of prosecutor communications.

What is document EFTA00028370?

This is an email chain from July 6-8, 2019 between SDNY prosecutors and Miami defense attorney Joseph Nascimento of Ross Amsel Raben Nascimento, PLLC. The emails coordinate meetings with an unnamed witness or cooperator in the Epstein investigation who had just received a grand jury subpoena.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document names Joseph Nascimento (defense attorney), Alan Ross (deceased former partner who previously represented the unnamed client), and references to SDNY Assistant U.S. Attorneys. Most names and email addresses are redacted. The 'Joe Biden' entity mention in metadata appears to be a false positive — 'Joe' in the document refers to Joe Nascimento.

What does this document reveal?

It reveals the rapid pace of the Epstein investigation immediately following his arrest. Within hours of Epstein's July 6, 2019 arrest, prosecutors were coordinating with defense counsel for potential witnesses. The reference to 'Florida approach agents' suggests federal agents were being dispatched to Florida to contact witnesses, indicating multi-state coordination between SDNY and Florida investigators.

Who did Ross Amsel Raben Nascimento represent in the Epstein case?

According to the firm's website, Joseph Nascimento provided representation that resulted in no charges being filed against an 'Employee' referenced in the Epstein indictment. The identity of this client remains redacted in the released documents, but they appear to have been a cooperating witness based on the tone of prosecutor communications.

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Internal email chain between federal prosecutors from the Southern District of New York and defense attorney Joseph Nascimento of Ross Amsel Raben Nascimento, PLLC, coordinating meetings in the days immediately following Jeffrey Epstein's July 6, 2019 arrest.

This document captures real-time coordination between SDNY prosecutors and a Miami-based criminal defense attorney representing an unnamed witness or potential cooperator in the Epstein case. The emails from July 6-8, 2019 show urgency in scheduling meetings before 'Florida approach agents' flew out, suggesting active multi-jurisdictional coordination. The defense attorney mentions representing the client as 'FL Bar appointed inventory attorney' for his late former partner Alan Ross, indicating the client may have been connected to Epstein through prior legal representation.

Key Highlights

•Emails dated July 6-8, 2019 — the weekend of Epstein's arrest — show prosecutors scrambling to schedule witness meetings
•Joseph Nascimento of Ross Amsel Raben Nascimento represented an unnamed individual connected to the case through deceased attorney Alan Ross
•References to 'Florida approach agents' and Tuesday briefings reveal coordination between SDNY and Florida investigators
•The unnamed client received a grand jury subpoena the day of Epstein's arrest (July 6, 2019)

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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

Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics

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From: "I To: 'l )" Subject: RE: ) - Epstein Date: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 02:18:41 +0000 Importance: Normal Alright alright 10:00, but that's my final offer From: Sent: Sunday, July 07, 2019 22:11 To: Subject: RE: - Epstein I'm free, but if possible can we do it a bit earlier, so we have time to brief the Florida approach agents? I think they fly out Tuesday afternoon (but I could be wrong about that). From: Sent: Sunday, July 7, 201910:10 PM To: 'c ›; Subject: FW: ) - Epstein 10:30 okay for you guys on Tuesday? From: Sent: Sunday, July 07, 2019 18:51 To: Cc: cle; Subject: Re: - Epstein HIM, No need to take any more time out of what I'm sure was a busy weekend for you. Let's set a time for Tuesday morning (the earlier the better for me). Let me know what works for you. Thanks, Sent from my iPhone ROSS AMSEL RABEN NASCIMENTO, PLLC Lawyer's Plaza 14th Floor f. EFTA00028370

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www.crimlawfirm.com On Jul 7, 2019, at 4:04 PM, Joe, wrote: Thank you for reaching out, and we would be happy to schedule a time to speak with you. I expect our schedules may be somewhat unpredictable tomorrow; would it work to set a time to talk on Tuesday? We can schedule it for before you meet with if that's helpful. Or if you'd like to talk sooner, we could schedule a time later today, or check in tomorrow about a possible afternoon discussion. Please let us know what you prefer, and we look forward to being in touch. thank you, Assistant U.S. Attorney Southern District of New York From: Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2019 22:55 To: Subject: - Epstein Begin forwarded message: From: Date: Jul 6 2019 at 10:51:09 PM EDT To: Cc: Subject: - Epstein My former partner, Alan Ross, re resented ), prior to his passing in 2018. Agent served with a grand jury subpoena earlier today, and as Alan's former partner and FL Bar appointed inventory attorney, she has contacted me. Unfortunately, I am unable to meet with her until Tuesday, but I would appreciate a few minutes of your time at your convenience as I am getting up to speed. Please let me know what day/time is best for you. Look forward to speaking with you. Best, ROSS AMSEL RABEN NASCIMENTO, PLLC Lawyer's Plaza I 4th Floor EFTA00028371

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