What is document EFTA00031584?

This is an internal email chain from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), dated December 19-20, 2019. The heavily redacted emails show prosecutors coordinating to discuss 'the Epstein Fund' while also working on NYCHA/EPA-related matters.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein by reference to 'the Epstein Fund.' The specific SDNY prosecutors involved have been redacted, with only '(USANYS)' identifiers remaining visible. The EPA and NYCHA are also referenced in connection with a separate environmental investigation.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals that SDNY prosecutors were actively discussing 'the Epstein Fund' in December 2019, approximately four months after Epstein's death. This timing aligns with known discussions within the DOJ about pursuing civil forfeiture against Epstein's estate and the eventual establishment of a victims' compensation fund. However, the heavy redactions prevent definitive conclusions about the specific fund being discussed.

What is the significance of the December 2019 timing?

December 2019 was a critical period following Epstein's August 2019 death. Prosecutors were evaluating whether to pursue civil forfeiture against his estate, and discussions were underway that would eventually lead to the creation of the Epstein Victims' Compensation Fund, which opened in June 2020 with over $121 million from his estate.

What is document EFTA00031584?

This is an internal email chain from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), dated December 19-20, 2019. The heavily redacted emails show prosecutors coordinating to discuss 'the Epstein Fund' while also working on NYCHA/EPA-related matters.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein by reference to 'the Epstein Fund.' The specific SDNY prosecutors involved have been redacted, with only '(USANYS)' identifiers remaining visible. The EPA and NYCHA are also referenced in connection with a separate environmental investigation.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals that SDNY prosecutors were actively discussing 'the Epstein Fund' in December 2019, approximately four months after Epstein's death. This timing aligns with known discussions within the DOJ about pursuing civil forfeiture against Epstein's estate and the eventual establishment of a victims' compensation fund. However, the heavy redactions prevent definitive conclusions about the specific fund being discussed.

What is the significance of the December 2019 timing?

December 2019 was a critical period following Epstein's August 2019 death. Prosecutors were evaluating whether to pursue civil forfeiture against his estate, and discussions were underway that would eventually lead to the creation of the Epstein Victims' Compensation Fund, which opened in June 2020 with over $121 million from his estate.

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An internal email chain from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) dated December 2019, discussing scheduling a meeting about "the Epstein Fund" and coordinating with EPA representatives regarding NYCHA (New York City Housing Authority) matters.

This is a heavily redacted internal email exchange between SDNY prosecutors from December 19-20, 2019, just months after Jeffrey Epstein's death in August 2019. The emails show prosecutors coordinating schedules to discuss "the Epstein Fund" while simultaneously working on an unrelated NYCHA/EPA investigation. The timing suggests this may relate to discussions about asset forfeiture or the establishment of a victims' compensation fund from Epstein's estate, though the heavy redactions obscure the specific nature of the fund being referenced.

Key Highlights

•Internal SDNY prosecutor communications from December 2019 mentioning 'the Epstein Fund'
•Timing coincides with post-death discussions about Epstein's estate and potential civil forfeiture
•Shows prosecutors juggling multiple matters including EPA/NYCHA environmental issues alongside Epstein-related work
•References to scheduling meetings with EPA representatives about unspecified environmental concerns

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Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

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Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

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From: (USANYS)" <MINIMIN> To: (USANYS)" Subject: RE: Nycha Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 21:47:32 +0000 Up to you. Seriously, Monday is wide open, so if that is preferable, we can wait. But I am here if you'd rather get it over with. Original Messa e From: (USANYS) Sent: Frida , December 20, 2019 4:46 PM To: (USANYS) Subject: RE: Nycha Sorry, I'm back. Want me to come down? Original Messa e From: (USANYS) Sent: Frida , December 20, 2019 4:43 PM To: (USANYS) Subject: Re: Nycha Stopped by but you are not there. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 20, 2019, at 2:06 PM, (USANYS) alMIE> wrote: > Let me know, I'm generally around. Monday is also definitely fine if that's easier. My day is wide open. Just didn't want to forget about it. > Original Messa e > From: (USANYS) <MINIMIM> > Sent: Frida , December 20, 2019 1:58 PM > To: (USANYS) (USANYS) > Subject: RE: Nycha > I should have a few minutes later today -- it's just a packed day. Definitely will have time on Monday. > Original Messa e > From: (USANYS) > Sent: Frida , December 20, 2019 1:56 PM > To: (USANYS) <MINIMIIM>; (USANYS) > Subject: RE: Nycha > Let me know if you have two minutes to talk about the Epstein Fund. Also around Monday if that's better. > Original Messa e---- > From: (USANYS) <MINIMIIN> > Sent: Friday, December 20, 2019 1:42 PM EFTA00031584

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al iJSANYS) (USANYS) > Subject: RE: Nycha > Perfect. Thanks! > Ori inal Messa e > From: (USANYS) > Sent: Frida , December 20, 2019 12:48 PM > To: (USANYS) (USANYS) <MIMMIN> > Subject: RE: Nycha > The team has been working to set up a meeting with the EPA representative to drill down on those issues - because of the holidays, it looks like that will take place on either January 3 or 6. > Original Messa e > From: (USANYS) > Sent: Thursday. December 19, 2019 6:01 PM > To: (USANYS) (USANYS) > Subject: Nycha > Any update? Team was drilling into EPA issue and also looking at false statements from the interview. > Sent from my iPhone EFTA00031585