EFTA00029514
Internal DOJ email chain from July 6, 2019, documenting the real-time arrest of Jeffrey Epstein by the SDNY and FBI, sent by U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman to his prosecution team.
This is a highly significant internal government document capturing the moment-by-moment coordination of Jeffrey Epstein's arrest on July 6, 2019. U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman sent updates to his team as Epstein's flight departed, when Judge Moses signed the search warrant, and when Epstein was taken into custody. The final email praises the team for maintaining complete secrecy during a months-long investigation that resulted in an indictment. This document provides rare behind-the-scenes insight into one of the most high-profile arrests in recent history.
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- •Real-time documentation of Epstein's arrest: 'Epstein is in custody. Search warrants being executed now.'
- •Reveals FBI tracked Epstein via flight manifest obtained from CBP the night before arrest
- •Berman praises the investigation's 'enormous sophistication' and complete secrecy over several months
- •Judge Moses signed the search warrant the morning of the arrest
- •Confirms Epstein traveled with only two pilots on the flight where he was apprehended
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From: "Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS)" To:' Cc: ' Subject: Re: updates Date: Sat, 06 Jul 2019 22:28:04 +0000 Importance: Normal I will continue to forward updates as I get them. It is really quite extraordinary that our team was able to conduct an investigation of great sensitivity and public interest with complicated witnesses over a period of several months, resulting in an excellent indictment, and manage to keep it all entirely covert. It has been an effort requiring enormous sophistication, judgment and dedication, which is a testament to you all. And the case is a righteous one. Thank you all. Geoff On Jul 6, 2019, at 5:54 PM, Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS) > wrote: Epstein is in custody. Search warrants being executed now. Geoff On Jul 6, 2019, at 12:44 PM, Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS) > wrote: ells me that he is confirmed on board. Wheels up. Geoff On Jul 6, 2019, at 11:10 AM, Good morning all— l> wrote: M asked me to pass along two quick updates. First, Judge Moses signed the search warrant this morning. Second, our case agent told us that FBI received a flight manifest from CBP last night. The passengers listed are Epstein and two pilots. Of course, that is subject to change, and I'm told that FBI will try to get confirmation of the passengers after the flight takes off. Assistant United States Attorney Southern District of New York EFTA00029514
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