What is document EFTA00028446?

This is a discovery transmittal letter from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, dated August 5, 2019, providing Jeffrey Epstein's legal team with extensive evidence materials for his federal sex trafficking case. It was delivered just five days before his death at the Metropolitan Correctional Center.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein as the defendant (inmate 76318-054), Geoffrey S. Berman as the U.S. Attorney, and references Prince Andrew among the entities connected to the case. It also lists various organizations including American Express, Deutsche Bank, and the Department of Justice.

What evidence was provided to Epstein in this discovery?

The discovery included over 3,500 pages of materials: financial records from American Express and Deutsche Bank, property records and database searches, documentation of his arrest, photos and video from Florida search warrants, and photos from July 2019 searches of his properties. Many search warrant photos were designated as confidential, suggesting they contained sensitive visual evidence.

Why is the timing of this document significant?

This discovery was delivered on August 5, 2019, only five days before Jeffrey Epstein's death on August 10, 2019. The timing is notable because Epstein would have had access to extensive evidence including potentially incriminating photos from searches of his properties during his final days alive.

What does 'Confidential under the Protective Order' mean in this context?

Certain evidence pages, primarily photos from the Florida and Manhattan property searches, were designated as 'Confidential' under a protective order. This legal designation restricts who can view the materials and prevents their public disclosure, typically applied to sensitive evidence such as explicit images or materials that could identify victims.

What is document EFTA00028446?

This is a discovery transmittal letter from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, dated August 5, 2019, providing Jeffrey Epstein's legal team with extensive evidence materials for his federal sex trafficking case. It was delivered just five days before his death at the Metropolitan Correctional Center.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein as the defendant (inmate 76318-054), Geoffrey S. Berman as the U.S. Attorney, and references Prince Andrew among the entities connected to the case. It also lists various organizations including American Express, Deutsche Bank, and the Department of Justice.

What evidence was provided to Epstein in this discovery?

The discovery included over 3,500 pages of materials: financial records from American Express and Deutsche Bank, property records and database searches, documentation of his arrest, photos and video from Florida search warrants, and photos from July 2019 searches of his properties. Many search warrant photos were designated as confidential, suggesting they contained sensitive visual evidence.

Why is the timing of this document significant?

This discovery was delivered on August 5, 2019, only five days before Jeffrey Epstein's death on August 10, 2019. The timing is notable because Epstein would have had access to extensive evidence including potentially incriminating photos from searches of his properties during his final days alive.

What does 'Confidential under the Protective Order' mean in this context?

Certain evidence pages, primarily photos from the Florida and Manhattan property searches, were designated as 'Confidential' under a protective order. This legal designation restricts who can view the materials and prevents their public disclosure, typically applied to sensitive evidence such as explicit images or materials that could identify victims.

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This is a discovery materials transmittal letter from the U.S. Attorney's Office to Jeffrey Epstein's legal team at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, dated August 5, 2019, four days before his death.

The letter from Geoffrey S. Berman's office in the Southern District of New York outlines extensive discovery materials being provided to Epstein in connection with his 2019 federal sex trafficking case (19 Cr. 490). The materials include financial records from American Express and Deutsche Bank, property records, arrest documentation, search warrant photos and videos from his Florida residence, and photos from the July 2019 searches of his Manhattan mansion. Some materials are designated as 'Confidential' under a protective order, particularly photos from the Florida and Manhattan searches.

Key Highlights

•Discovery delivery occurred on August 5, 2019, just five days before Epstein's death on August 10, 2019
•Materials included over 3,500 pages of evidence (USAO 000001-USAO 003509+), including financial records from Deutsche Bank and American Express
•Search warrant photos and video from Epstein's Florida residence and July 2019 searches of his Manhattan mansion were included
•Multiple pages of photo evidence were designated 'Confidential' under protective order, suggesting sensitive visual evidence
•Prince Andrew is mentioned among the entities in this case file

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U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of New York The Silvio J. Mollo Building One Saint Andrew's Plaza New York, New York 10007 August 5, 2019 BY HAND DELIVERY MCC—Metropolitan Correction Center Legal Department 150 Park Row New York, NY 10007 Re: United States v. Jeffrey Epstein, 19 Cr. 490 (RMB) Enclosed is discovery pertinent to the following inmate: • Jeffrey Epstein: 76318-054 Please allow him access to the materials enclosed. Description Bates Range American Express Records USAO 000001-USAO 000041 Apple Records USAO 000042-USAO 000043 Database Searches & Property Records USAO 000044-USAO 000964 Deutsche Bank Records USA() 000965-USAO _002252 Epstein Arrest USA() 002253-USAO 002278 Florida Search Warrant Photos USA0_002279-USA0_002643I Florida Search Warrant Walkthrough Video USA() 002644-USAO 0026522 Google Records USA° 002653-USAO 002660 Microsoft Records USAO 002661 2019.07.06 & 2019.07.07 Search Photos USA° 002662-USAO 0034993 I Please note that the Government is designating the pages of these materials stamped with the following control numbers as Confidential under the Protective Order: USAO_002416, USAO_2451, USAO_002452, USA_002509, USAO_002530, USA0_002531, USAO_002532, USAO _002533, USAO_002535, USAO_002536, USAO_002541, USAO_002542, USAO _002543, USAO_002547, USAO_002548, USAO_002566, USAO _002575, USAO _002578, USAO _002579, USAO_002580, USAO_002581, and USAO_002624. 2 Please note that the Government is designating the pages of these materials stamped with the following control numbers as Confidential under the Protective Order: USAO_002650 and USAO 002651. 3Please note that the Government is designating the pages of these materials stamped with the following control numbers as Confidential under the Protective Order: USAO_002817, EFTA00028446

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Page 2 2019.07.11 Inventory Search Photos USA() 003500-USAO 003509 2019.07.11 Search Photos USAO 003510-USAO 0041754 Applications & Warrants USA() 004176-USAO 004380 Reports & Logs USA° 004381-USAO 004445 SORNA materials USAO 004446-USAO 004505 Travel Records USA() 004506-USAO 004518 Very truly yours, GEOFFREY S. BERMAN United States Attorney by: Assistant mte Cates Attorneys Enclosure USAO_002822, USAO_002824, USAO_002826, USAO_002827, USAO_002833, USAO_002848, USAO_002849, USAO_002858, USAO_002859, USAO_002933, USAO_002934, USAO_003142, USAO_003148, USAO_003153, USAO_003154, USAO_003155, USAO_003156, USAO_003157, USAO 003177, USAO_003179, USAO_003192, USAO_003193, USAO_003276, USAO_003300, and USAO_003327. 4 Please note that the Government is designating the pages of these materials stamped with the following control numbers as Confidential under the Protective Order: USAO_003729, USAO_003742, USAO_004029, and USAO_004092. EFTA00028447