After reviewing the U.S. Attorneyaems handling of this matter, including allegations of misconduct, the office of the deputy attorney general determined there was no basis to intervene in the matter. We will not be making additional comments. Thanks for checking with us. Special Counsel to the US Attorney Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From: (USAFLS) Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 8:29 PM To: (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Statement re Epstein Sure. I am still at the office but leaving soon. Assistant U.S. Attorne Fax ----Ori inal Messa e-- From: (USAFLS) Sent: Thursda , March 24, 2011 8:28 PM To: . (USAFLS) Subject: Re: Statement re Epstein I'm at this AUSA reception thing. Can I call you later if it's not too late? ---- Ori inWtiesm— From: (USAFLS) Sent: Thursda , March 24, 2011 07:56 PM To: USAFLS Cc: (USAFLS): Subject: RE: Statement re Epstein (USAFLS) Why do you make it so hard for the good guys to follow the rules? Just release the letter. It isn't a privileged communication. It was sent to opposing counsel. Assistant U.S. Attorne Fax Origial Message From: =. (USAFLS) Sent: Thursda , March 24, 2011 7:51 PM To: . (USAFLS) Subject: Fw: Statement re Epstein Sorry. Here it is EFTA00206477