What is document EFTA00030226?

This is an internal email chain between federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York coordinating the unsealing of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking indictment on July 8, 2019. It shows behind-the-scenes communication about presenting the unsealing order to the magistrate judge.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein (the defendant), Judge Pitman (the magistrate handling the unsealing), and defense attorneys Martin Weinberg and Reid Weingarten, both prominent criminal lawyers who represented Epstein in the federal case.

What does this document reveal about Epstein's arrest?

The document shows that Epstein was arrested on July 6, 2019, but the indictment remained sealed until July 8, 2019. Prosecutors worked to unseal the case early that morning before Epstein's first court appearance. It also reveals Epstein had already assembled a high-powered legal team before his presentment.

Who are Martin Weinberg and Reid Weingarten?

Martin Weinberg and Reid Weingarten are prominent criminal defense attorneys who represented Epstein in his 2019 federal case. Weingarten notably argued that the new indictment was a 'do-over' of the Florida investigation that had resulted in Epstein's controversial 2008 plea deal.

What happened in United States v. Epstein, 19 Cr. 490?

This was the federal sex trafficking case filed against Epstein in July 2019 in the Southern District of New York. He was charged with sex trafficking of minors and conspiracy. Epstein was denied bail on July 18, 2019, and the case was dismissed on August 29, 2019, following his death in federal custody on August 10, 2019.

What is document EFTA00030226?

This is an internal email chain between federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York coordinating the unsealing of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking indictment on July 8, 2019. It shows behind-the-scenes communication about presenting the unsealing order to the magistrate judge.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein (the defendant), Judge Pitman (the magistrate handling the unsealing), and defense attorneys Martin Weinberg and Reid Weingarten, both prominent criminal lawyers who represented Epstein in the federal case.

What does this document reveal about Epstein's arrest?

The document shows that Epstein was arrested on July 6, 2019, but the indictment remained sealed until July 8, 2019. Prosecutors worked to unseal the case early that morning before Epstein's first court appearance. It also reveals Epstein had already assembled a high-powered legal team before his presentment.

Who are Martin Weinberg and Reid Weingarten?

Martin Weinberg and Reid Weingarten are prominent criminal defense attorneys who represented Epstein in his 2019 federal case. Weingarten notably argued that the new indictment was a 'do-over' of the Florida investigation that had resulted in Epstein's controversial 2008 plea deal.

What happened in United States v. Epstein, 19 Cr. 490?

This was the federal sex trafficking case filed against Epstein in July 2019 in the Southern District of New York. He was charged with sex trafficking of minors and conspiracy. Epstein was denied bail on July 18, 2019, and the case was dismissed on August 29, 2019, following his death in federal custody on August 10, 2019.

EFTA00030226

Internal DOJ email from July 8, 2019 coordinating the unsealing of Jeffrey Epstein's federal sex trafficking indictment and his presentment before a magistrate judge in the Southern District of New York.

This is a high-value internal prosecution communication from the day Jeffrey Epstein's federal indictment was unsealed. The email chain shows federal prosecutors coordinating with court staff to unseal the indictment before Judge Pitman on the morning of July 8, 2019. The document confirms that Epstein had already retained prominent criminal defense attorneys Martin Weinberg and Reid Weingarten before his first court appearance, and provides a behind-the-scenes look at the rapid coordination required to formally present a sealed criminal case.

Key Highlights

•Captures the morning of Epstein's federal indictment unsealing on July 8, 2019
•Confirms Martin Weinberg and Reid Weingarten were already retained as defense counsel
•Shows prosecutors scheduling a 9:15 AM meeting with Judge Pitman to unseal the case
•References United States v. Epstein, 19 Cr. 490, the sex trafficking case that ended with Epstein's death

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Books for Further Reading

Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

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Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

James Patterson

Bestselling account of Epstein's crimes and network

Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein

Bradley J. Edwards

Victims' attorney's firsthand account

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From: To: Subject: RE: presentment of Jeffrey Epstein Date: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 12:49:05 +0000 Importance: Normal Attachments: 2019-07-08, JE,sovemment_unsealintrequest_and_proposed_order.pdf Hi We sent it to Judge Pitman yesterday but it's also attached — but we scheduled a meeting with Judge Pitman at 9:15 to unseal and wheel so we'll be down in 15 minutes or so. thanks, From: Se To: Subject: RE: presentment of Jeffrey Epstein please present unsealing order at your earliest From To Cc: Date: Li/Jut/to-iv 11.11 Subject. RE: presentment of Jeffrey Epstein Good evening, We will formally call this in tomorrow morning, but we wanted to advise you that we expect that defendant Jeffrey Epstein will be presented tomorrow in United States v. Epstein, 19 Cr. 490. We expect the indictment to be unsealed first thing tomorrow morning, and we'll get vou a copy immediately when that occurs. Mr. Epstein is represented by retained counsel, Including Martin Weinberg and Reid Weingarten. We are available anytime tomorrow to provide any useful information in connection with your report, either at the email addresses here or via phone at the following numbers: thank you EFTA00030226