From: Barry Krischer fmailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 10:46 AM To: Garcia, Rolando LUSAFLS) Subject: FW: State I. Jeffrey Epstein Please advise how you would like us to proceed. The agreement referred to is the Federal Non-Prosecution agreement sealed in the file by the judge at the time of the Epstein plea. From: Lanna Belohlavek Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 4:21 PM To: Barry Krischer Subject: FW: State I Jeffrey Epstein How to proceed? Lanna From: Bryce Albu [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 3:52 PM To: Lanna Belohlavek Cc: Martin Reed r Subject: State I. Jeffrey Epstein Ms. Belohlavek, 433 EFTA00190390
We represent The Palm Beach Daily News. The newspaper recently discovered that a non-prosecution agreement (and an addendum thereto) was filed under seal pursuant to an agreed order entered in the above-referenced case. Because the records are sealed, we cannot assess the propriety of the decision to seal them or even whether the newspaper is interested in the information contained therein. I was hoping you would discuss with me the nature of the agreement and the basis for sealing it so that we can advise our client on whether it should pursue an order unsealing the agreement. Please call me at your earliest convenience. Very truly yours, C. Bryce Albu Reeder & Reeder P.A. 250 S. Central Blvd., Suite 200 Jupiter, FL 33458 Direct Dial: (561) 575-9721 Facsimile: (561) 575-9765 bniceareederandreedercom 434 EFTA00190391
09/16/2088 17:18 PODHURST,ORSECK h10, 269 0001 PODHURST OKSECK, P.A. City National Bank Building, Suite 800 25 West Flagler Street Miami, FL 33130 Please deliver the following page(s) to: AUSA A. Maria Villafana (561) 820-8777 Michael R. Tein, Esq. (305) 442-6744 Roy Black, Esq. (305) 358-2006 File No. Epstein From: Robert C. Josefsberg, Esq. Number of page(s): (Including cover page) Our Fax Number: (305) 358-2382 MESSAGE: Date: 9/16/08 If you do not receive all pages, please contact us immediately at: (305) 358-2800 - Extension 3241 THIS IS A PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION. IF YOU ARE NOT AN INTENDED RECIPIENT, YOU SHOULD: (1) REPLY TO SENDER; (2) DESTROY THIS COMMUNICATION ENTIRELY, INCLUDING DELETION OF ALL ASSOCIATED TEXT FILES FROM ALL INDIVIDUAL AND NETWORK STORAGE DEVICES; AND (3) REFRAIN FROM COPYING OR DISSEMINATING THIS COMMUNICATION BY ANY MEANS WHATSOEVER. THANK YOU. EFTA00190392
09/ 16/2008 17:18 PODHURST,ORSECK NO. 269 P002 Aaron S. Podhurst Robert I jsosefsberg Joel D. Steven ks Victor M. Diaz, Jr Katherine W. Ezell Stephen F. Rosenthal Ricardo M Marttnez-Cki Ramon A. Rasco Alexander T. Rundlet John Gravanta lIl T 24.: A:. & 22 A NY 113 E.; AUSA A. Marie Villafana U.S. Attorney's Office Southern District of Florida 500 S. Australian Avenue, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Roy Black, Esq. Black, Srebnick, et al. 201 S. Biscayne Blvd., Suite 1300 Miami, FL 33131 Re: Jeffrey Epstein Dear Ms. Villafana and Gentlemen: September 15, 2008 VIA FACSIMILE Robert Orseck (1934-1978) Walter H. Beckham. Jr. Karen Podhurst Dan Of Counsel Michael R. Tein, Esq. Lewis Tein, P.L. 3059 Grand Avenue, Suite 340 Coconut Grove, FL 33133-5166 Enclosed please find a letter received today from Jeffrey Herman. Before I start wasting my time and Mr. Epstein's money researching the ethical issues, I would like to know if any of you looked into Rule 4-7.4. Until I ant advised to the contrary, I shall assume Mr. Herman is incorrect, but I would like this issue resolved as soon as possible. Very truly yours, Robert C. JoseEberg RCJ/bp Enclosure cc: Katherine W. Ezell, Esq. Amy Ederi, Esq. Podllunt Oneck, P.A. 23 West Ftsgler Street, Suite SOO, Wand FL 33130 Mind 3053562900 Fax 305.3502382 • Fort Lauderdale 954463.4316 wonv.puntuntcan EFTA00190393
09/ 16/2008 17:18 PODHLRST.ORSECK bierrnan dMermelitein, P NO.269 P003 10:50.10 a.m. 16-09-2008 2/2 HERMAN Sr. M ER MEL-STEI N PA ATTORNEYS AT LAW September 16, 2008 Via Fax and Regular Mail Robert Josefsberg, Esq. Podhurst Orseck P A 25 W Flagler St Ste 800 Miami, Florida 331301720 Re: Jeffiey Epstein Dear Mr. Josofsberg: Kt_t_c Rc-7 PLU'E Jeffrey M. Herman Tel 305.0312200 Fax 305.031.0877 Thermanahermanlaw cam 18205 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 2218 Miami, Ronda 33160 vnwthennantaw.com We are in receipt of letters dated September 2, 2008 from Assistant U.S. Attorney A. Marie Villafaila that were sent to sexual assault victims of Jeffrey Epstein. That letter advises victims that you will be contacting them regarding civil claims against Epstein. Please be advised that we strenuously object to these letters and the contemplated unsolicited contacts with victims. Please be further advised that we represent the following victims in claims against Jeffrey Esptein, and direct that you make no contact with any of them, except through our office: • We further believe that Mr. Epstein's plan for you to represent victims, and for the Assistant U.S. Attorney to assist you in soliciting them, is in violation of the Florida Bar Rules, particularly Rule 4-7.4. We urge you not to participate in these activities. EFTA00190394
Herman &Mermelstem, P 10:48:06 a.m. 16-09-2008 1 )3 ERMAN E., M ERMELSTEIN PA A IORNEYS AT LAW FAX TRANSMITTAL Jeffrey M. Herman Tel 305-931.2200 Fax 305-931-0877 [email protected] 18205 Biscayne Boulevard Suite 2218 Miami, Florida 33160 www.hermanlaw.com FROM DATE NO. OF PAGES Jeffrey M. Herman September 16, 2008 3 TO COMPANY FAX NUMBER A. Marie Villafana, Esq. U.S. Attorney's Office (561)820-8777 MESSAGE RE: Jane Does 2-5I Jeffrey Epstein Please see enclosed correspondence. THIS MESSAGE IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY TO WHICH IT IS ADDRESSED AND MAY CONTAIN_INFORMATION THAT IS PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. IF THE READER OF THIS MESSAGE IS NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT OR THE EMPLOYEE OR AGENT RESPONSIBLE FOR DELIVERING THE MESSAGE TO THE INTENDED RECIPIENT. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ANY DISSEMINATION. DISTRIBUTION OR COPYING OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IP YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS COMMUNICATION IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY BY TELEPHONE, AND RETURN THE ORIGINAL MESSAGE TO US AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS VIA THE V.S. POSTAL SERVICE. THANK YOU. EFTA00190395
305 9312200 Herman 8Mermelsteln, P 10:48:28 a.m. 16-09-2008 2 /3 HERMAN & MERMELSTEIN PA ATTORNEYS AT LAW September 16, 2008 Via Fax and Regular Mail A. Marie Villafalia, Esq. Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 Australian Ave., Fourth Floor West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Re: Jeffrey Epstein Dear Ms. Villafafla: Jeffrey M. Herman Tel 305.931.2200 Fax 305.931.0877 [email protected] 18205 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 2218 Miami, Florida 33160 WWW. he rmanl aw. co m This concerns your letters to us and to sexual assault victims of Mr. Epstein dated September 2, 2008. Please be advised that we strenuously object to your letters on various grounds, and believe that they are in violation of the Florida Bar Rules. First, your letters attempt to steer the victims to a particular attorney, Mr. Josefsberg, and advise them that Mr. Josefsberg will be making an unsolicited contact to them in the next two weeks. This contact with prospective clients and solicitation reflected in your letters is contrary to Fla. Bar. Rule 4-7.4. Additionally, your letters are misleading in the following respects: (1) the action advocated to the victims in paragraph 2 refers generally to the victims' waiver of "any other claim for damages", failing to advise them that this waiver may include a valuable claim to punitive damages against an alleged billionaire; and (2) the letters imply in paragraph 3 that Mr. Epstein's agreement to pay attorney fees is a significant concession, when in fact a victim is entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees under the Statute upon proof of a violation, irrespective of Mr. Epstein's agreement. We accordingly demand that the U.S. Attorneys' office immediately cease and desist from directing unrepresented victims into unsolicited attorney contacts and misleading them about their rights in claims against Mr. Epstein. We demand that you instruct Mr. Josefsberg not to solicit victims, and to send letters to unrepresented victims correcting the misleading statements contained in your September 2, 2008 letters. EFTA00190396
30S 9312200 Herman &Mermelsteln. P 10:48:58 a.m. 16-09-2008 313 A. Marie Villafafla, Esq. September 16, 2008 Page 2 Finally, we demand that you make no contact with our clients directly, and contact them only through our office. Our clients inclut Sincerely, r - effrey M. Herman JMH/lr EFTA00190397








