What is document EFTA00031297?

This is an internal email exchange among federal prosecutors at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, sent on November 29, 2021—the opening day of the Ghislaine Maxwell trial. It rallies colleagues to attend opening statements and expresses the prosecution team's determination to seek justice for victims of sex crimes dating back to 1994.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document explicitly names Ghislaine Maxwell as the defendant. It references the prosecution team at USANYS-CRIMINAL AUSAs, paralegals, and investigators. The sender names are redacted. The email also makes an indirect reference to Florida prosecutors who declined to prosecute the case—likely referring to the controversial 2008 non-prosecution agreement with Jeffrey Epstein.

What does this document reveal about the prosecution's mindset?

The email reveals prosecutors' deep personal investment in the Maxwell case and their belief that justice was long overdue. One prosecutor wrote that 'unlimited resources can't buy facts or truth,' suggesting confidence despite Maxwell's wealth. The main email explicitly contrasts SDNY's willingness to prosecute decades-old sex crimes with Florida prosecutors' reluctance, calling out that 'if you want to find' prosecutors afraid to charge such cases, 'you'll have to go to Florida.'

What was the outcome of the Ghislaine Maxwell trial?

The trial that began on November 29, 2021 ended on December 29, 2021 with Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction on five of six counts, including sex trafficking of a minor. She was subsequently sentenced to 20 years in federal prison.

Why does the email criticize Florida prosecutors?

The reference to Florida prosecutors who 'would be afraid to charge a case' from 1994 is an apparent critique of the 2008 non-prosecution agreement brokered by then-U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta, which allowed Jeffrey Epstein to plead to state charges and avoid federal prosecution. That deal was widely criticized for being too lenient and for failing victims.

What is document EFTA00031297?

This is an internal email exchange among federal prosecutors at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, sent on November 29, 2021—the opening day of the Ghislaine Maxwell trial. It rallies colleagues to attend opening statements and expresses the prosecution team's determination to seek justice for victims of sex crimes dating back to 1994.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document explicitly names Ghislaine Maxwell as the defendant. It references the prosecution team at USANYS-CRIMINAL AUSAs, paralegals, and investigators. The sender names are redacted. The email also makes an indirect reference to Florida prosecutors who declined to prosecute the case—likely referring to the controversial 2008 non-prosecution agreement with Jeffrey Epstein.

What does this document reveal about the prosecution's mindset?

The email reveals prosecutors' deep personal investment in the Maxwell case and their belief that justice was long overdue. One prosecutor wrote that 'unlimited resources can't buy facts or truth,' suggesting confidence despite Maxwell's wealth. The main email explicitly contrasts SDNY's willingness to prosecute decades-old sex crimes with Florida prosecutors' reluctance, calling out that 'if you want to find' prosecutors afraid to charge such cases, 'you'll have to go to Florida.'

What was the outcome of the Ghislaine Maxwell trial?

The trial that began on November 29, 2021 ended on December 29, 2021 with Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction on five of six counts, including sex trafficking of a minor. She was subsequently sentenced to 20 years in federal prison.

Why does the email criticize Florida prosecutors?

The reference to Florida prosecutors who 'would be afraid to charge a case' from 1994 is an apparent critique of the 2008 non-prosecution agreement brokered by then-U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta, which allowed Jeffrey Epstein to plead to state charges and avoid federal prosecution. That deal was widely criticized for being too lenient and for failing victims.

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Internal DOJ email from November 29, 2021—the opening day of the Ghislaine Maxwell trial—in which prosecutors from the Southern District of New York rallied colleagues with an impassioned message about seeking justice for victims of decades-old sex crimes.

This is a forwarded internal email exchange among federal prosecutors at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York on the morning the Ghislaine Maxwell trial began. The main email, sent to USANYS-CRIMINAL AUSAs, paralegals, and investigators, is a rousing call to action that emphasizes the office's willingness to prosecute sex crimes from 1994—contrasting their approach with Florida prosecutors who declined to bring charges. The email provides logistical details for staff wanting to attend opening statements at 40 Foley Square, including overflow courtroom locations. A colleague responds expressing personal investment in the case and offering support. The tone reflects the prosecutors' conviction that 'it is never too late for justice' and their determination to hold Maxwell accountable for sexually exploiting underage girls.

Key Highlights

•Internal DOJ communication from the exact day Maxwell trial opened (November 29, 2021)
•Contains pointed criticism of Florida prosecutors who declined to charge the case
•Reveals prosecutors' emotional investment: 'unlimited resources can't buy facts or truth'
•Provides trial logistics: main courtroom 318 at 40 Foley Square, plus 5 overflow locations
•Explicitly states: 'Ghislaine Maxwell sexually exploited underage girls'

Frequently Asked Questions

Books for Further Reading

The Spider: Inside the Tangled Web of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell

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

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From To Subject: Fwd: United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell pens Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2021 16:46:00 +0000 Begin forwarded message: From Date• ovem er at To: Subject: RE: United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell -- opens I LOVE this email. Even though I've only been involved tangentially as you all have moved mountains to get to this point, I feel more invested than usual in the work you are doing. Please let me know if there is any help, no matter what day or time it is, that I'm able to provide as the battle continues. Always remember that even unlimited resources can't buy facts or truth. From: Sent: un ay, ovem er , • To: USANYS-CRIMINAL AUSAS <[email protected]>, USANYS-CRIMINAL PARALEGALS <USANYS- [email protected]>; USANYS-INVESTIGATORS <[email protected]> There are prosecutors who would be afraid to charge a case that would require them to prove sex crimes that took place in 1994. If you want to find them, you'll have to go to Florida. This is the Southern District of New York. It is never too late for justice. Sometimes, you just have to have faith in the power of the truth and hope twelve jurors will do the right thing. At this trial, brave women will take the witness stand and the truth will come out: Ghislaine Maxwell sexually exploited underage girls. She caused unspeakable harm to vulnerable kids. It is time to hold her accountable. ill open in the morning. Please come support. Details below. Updates to follow. Main courtroom: 40 Foley, courtroom 318 Overflow courtrooms: 110, 506, 905, and 906. There is also a conference room on the first floor (room 130) that has a very small monitor with a live feed just for our office. Timing: we'll start at 8:30 a.m. with peremptory challenges, and we expect to go straight to preliminary instructions and opening statements. In order to get a seat, we'd recommend that you go over early. Assistant United States Attorney EFTA00031297

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