What is document EFTA00030238?

This is an email thread from July 8-9, 2019 between Jeffrey Epstein's defense attorneys (Marc Fernich and Martin Weinberg) and federal prosecutors coordinating the return of personal items—including Epstein's phone and cash—that were seized during his arrest on sex trafficking charges.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions defense attorneys Marc Fernich and Martin Weinberg, an unnamed Assistant U.S. Attorney from the Southern District of New York, an FBI case agent, and references Judge Richard M. Berman (RMB) who presided over the case, and Jeffrey Epstein himself.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals routine administrative coordination between Epstein's legal team and prosecutors following his July 2019 arrest. It shows that authorities seized Epstein's phone, cash, and other personal items during arrest, and that his attorneys were working to recover these items during the bail hearing phase. The correspondence occurred during the critical early days of the case that would end with Epstein's death in custody on August 10, 2019.

What is document EFTA00030238?

This is an email thread from July 8-9, 2019 between Jeffrey Epstein's defense attorneys (Marc Fernich and Martin Weinberg) and federal prosecutors coordinating the return of personal items—including Epstein's phone and cash—that were seized during his arrest on sex trafficking charges.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions defense attorneys Marc Fernich and Martin Weinberg, an unnamed Assistant U.S. Attorney from the Southern District of New York, an FBI case agent, and references Judge Richard M. Berman (RMB) who presided over the case, and Jeffrey Epstein himself.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals routine administrative coordination between Epstein's legal team and prosecutors following his July 2019 arrest. It shows that authorities seized Epstein's phone, cash, and other personal items during arrest, and that his attorneys were working to recover these items during the bail hearing phase. The correspondence occurred during the critical early days of the case that would end with Epstein's death in custody on August 10, 2019.

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Email thread from July 2019 between Jeffrey Epstein's defense attorneys and federal prosecutors coordinating the return of personal items seized during Epstein's arrest.

This is an email exchange between Marc Fernich (Epstein's attorney), Martin Weinberg (co-counsel), and Assistant U.S. Attorney from the Southern District of New York regarding U.S. v. Epstein, 19 Cr. 490 (RMB). The emails coordinate the return of Epstein's phone, cash, and other personal property that were confiscated when he was arrested on federal sex trafficking charges. The correspondence occurred just days after Epstein's July 6, 2019 arrest at Teterboro Airport, during the initial bail hearing phase of his case.

Key Highlights

•Coordination between defense counsel Marc Fernich and federal prosecutors to return Epstein's seized phone and cash
•Emails dated July 8-9, 2019, just days after Epstein's arrest on sex trafficking charges
•Reference to government's bail memorandum in the criminal case 19 Cr. 490 before Judge Richard M. Berman
•Martin Weinberg preparing to return to Boston while coordinating property return through co-counsel

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From: Marc Femich To:' Cc: Mart Weinbe >, Subject: Re: U.S. v. Epstein, 19 Cr. 490 (RMB), Government bail memorandum Date: Tue, 09 Jul 2019 19:35:07 +0000 Thanks. I'll try that one too. Marc Femich, Esq. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 9, 2019, at 3:26 PM, Marc, ) It is the right number, so feel free to follow up later, but I can also give you her cell number which is thanks, From: Marc Fernich <la Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2019 14:56 To: Cc: Marty Weinberg Subject: Re: U.S. v. Epstein, 19 Cr. 490 (RMB), Government bail memorandum wrote: Sorry to trouble again. No answer or VM pickup at that number. I'll try again later so long as it's the right number. Can you confirm? Many thanks. Marc Fernich, Esq. EFTA00030238

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Sent from my iPhone On Jul 9, 2019, at 2:45 PM, Marc, ) > wrote: Apologies for the delay on this, and thanks for following up. The best way to coordinate this is to contact the case agent directly — I just spoke to her so she'll be expecting your call. They're running around, so if you reach out and aren't able to connect today please let me know, but hopefully we can get it coordinated. The contact is Special Agent and she can be reached at thanks, From: Marc Fernich •z: > Sent: Monday, July 08, 2019 15:40 To: Subject: Re: U.S. v. Epstein, 19 Cr. 490 (RMB), Government bail memorandum One of your agents told Marty the case agent would return Epstein's phone, the cash and other items taken from his person upon arrest. Marty's returning to Boston shortly. Can you arrange for me to take possession of those items? Thanks, Marc Marc Fernich, Esq. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 8, 2019, at 10:53 AM, wrote: Marc, Wanted to send this to you as well in case your co-counsel can't receive it in the Court. Please let me know if it would be helpful to get a hard copy— I'm copying two of our paralegals who can bring you (or co-counsel) a copy; I'll be unreachable for the next hour or so. thank you, EFTA00030239

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From: Sent: Monday, July 08, 2019 10:43 To: Cc: c M> Subject: RE: U.S. v. Epstein, 19 Cr. 490 (RMB), Government bail memorandum To the Chambers of Judge Pitman: In advance of the expected bail argument in the above-captioned case, in connection with the presentment and arraignment referred by Judge Berman, attached please find a memorandum from the government on the issue of detention. Defense counsel is copied, as is the chambers of Judge Berman at their request. Thank you, Assistant U.S. Attorney Southern Distr <U.S. v. Epstein, 19 Cr. 490 (RMB), Government bail memorandum.pdf> EFTA00030240