What is document EFTA00037972?

This is an internal FBI email chain from July 29, 2020, showing FBI agents from the New York Field Office recruiting volunteers to help with evidence preparation for the Epstein/Maxwell investigation.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, an unnamed Special Agent from the FBI's Child Exploitation/Human Trafficking squad, SA Young, and other FBI personnel whose names are redacted.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals the FBI's internal efforts to prepare evidence for the Maxwell prosecution in the weeks following her arrest. It shows the investigation involved reviewing recordings and organizing evidence for the discovery process, and that the FBI viewed it as such a significant case they needed to recruit additional volunteers to handle the workload.

What was Squad C-20 (VCAC/HT)?

VCAC/HT stands for Violent Crimes Against Children/Human Trafficking. Squad C-20 was the specialized FBI unit within the New York Field Office that handled the Epstein/Maxwell investigation.

When was this email sent?

The email chain is dated July 29, 2020, approximately four weeks after Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested by the FBI on July 2, 2020.

What is document EFTA00037972?

This is an internal FBI email chain from July 29, 2020, showing FBI agents from the New York Field Office recruiting volunteers to help with evidence preparation for the Epstein/Maxwell investigation.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, an unnamed Special Agent from the FBI's Child Exploitation/Human Trafficking squad, SA Young, and other FBI personnel whose names are redacted.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals the FBI's internal efforts to prepare evidence for the Maxwell prosecution in the weeks following her arrest. It shows the investigation involved reviewing recordings and organizing evidence for the discovery process, and that the FBI viewed it as such a significant case they needed to recruit additional volunteers to handle the workload.

What was Squad C-20 (VCAC/HT)?

VCAC/HT stands for Violent Crimes Against Children/Human Trafficking. Squad C-20 was the specialized FBI unit within the New York Field Office that handled the Epstein/Maxwell investigation.

When was this email sent?

The email chain is dated July 29, 2020, approximately four weeks after Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested by the FBI on July 2, 2020.

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An internal FBI email chain from July 2020 showing FBI agents recruiting volunteers to help organize evidence and review recordings for the Epstein/Maxwell investigation, just weeks after Ghislaine Maxwell's arrest.

This document is an internal FBI email exchange from the New York Field Office's Child Exploitation/Human Trafficking squad (VCAC/HT, Squad C-20) dated July 29, 2020. An FBI Special Agent is seeking volunteers to assist with evidence preparation for the Epstein/Maxwell investigation, which is described as a 'high profile case.' The emails discuss tasks including organizing evidence for discovery, reviewing items, and listening to recordings. A volunteer expresses interest in helping while fulfilling their SOG (Special Operations Group) shift requirements.

Key Highlights

•FBI was actively preparing evidence for discovery in late July 2020, just weeks after Maxwell's July 2nd arrest
•The investigation involved reviewing recordings and organizing physical/digital evidence
•Squad C-20 (VCAC/HT - Violent Crimes Against Children/Human Trafficking) led the case
•FBI described this as a 'unique opportunity to assist with a high profile case'

Frequently Asked Questions

Books for Further Reading

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

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

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From: ' To: ' Subject: RE: Volunteer Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2020 23:23:17 -4)000 Importance: Normal Friday in the Afternoon sounds great. Take care On Jul 29, 2020 7:21 PM, ' wrote: No problem! I'm free anytime tomorrow morning before 1145 and late Friday afternoon after 2pm. And free to chat anytime early next week as of right now. Let me know what's convenient for you. Thanks, From: Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 7:04 PM To: Subject: RE: Volunteer I really want to help out. I would be more than happy to talk a little bit more so I can figure out a way to assist you guys and fulfill my SOG shifts. Let me know when is a good day/time to talk. Take care, On Jul 29, 2020 6:48 PM, " > wrote: Hey M, thanks for being willing to help. We are looking for people to help with prepping and organizing evidence for discovery, along with assistance reviewing some items and listening to recordings. If you have time for that and are still interested, let me know. Happy to talk over the phone as well if you have questions or would like a more in depth overview. Thanks, Special Agent FBI New York Field Office Child Exploitation/Human Trafficking C: EFTA00037972

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From: Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 3:41 PM To: Subject: Volunteer Good afternoon SA Young, I'm interested in assisting with this ongoing investigation. At the time I'm part of SOG but wanted to know how I could assist you and the squad. Respectfully, SA SO-4 -All- Squad C-20 (VCAC/HT) is looking for assistance related to the ongoing Epstein/Maxwell investigation. This is a unique opportunity to assist with a high profile case. If you are available, please contact SA (she is cc'd). EFTA00037973