Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Oosterbaan. Andrew Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 2:58 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Epstein status? Marie, I had a long conversation with Jeff and Bob about the status of the review Tuesday. CEOS' review, research and draft response were completed a while ago. We went over everything with the DRAG last week and then again with the MG Monday As far as I know, we've resolved all the issues she raised, but she did indicate that she intended to read some of the defense submissions. Nevertheless, she should be ready to sign-off on the letter we drafted very soon. Jeff and Bob indicated that Alex was going to call the MG. If he has done this, he will have better information than I have. Believe me when I say that I truly appreciate how the delay is impacting the case. At CEOS we did everything we could to move the review along as quickly as possible, including denying the defense's request for a delay in our meeting with them and completing our review very quickly thereafter. However, when engaging the front office on the review of any such matter one can expect the pace to slow substantially. Once the AAG is told she is to review a matter, she's going to review carefully and until she is satisfied with the conclusions. That's just the way she is. Still. I am very sorry that the case is suffering from this delay. But, of course, delay is exactly what the defense counsel knew they would get when they secured the review. Drew From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 12:44 PM To: Oosterbaan, Andrew Subject: Epstein status? Hi Drew — I am sorry to bother you, but I just got an earful from the FBI agent about how much the delay is hurting our case while Epstein's lawyers continue to depose victims in our case under the guise of "trial prep" for the state case. Those victims are not part of the state case (which is why there is no Petite policy problem), yet he is able to use the liberal discovery rules in the state to get information about our case. We really need an answer. The grand jurors are losing their patience and, quite frankly, so are the agents and the victims. What can I do to help move this process along? A. Marie Villafaha Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm I3each, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 1104 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-014874 EFTA00225278