the unnamed women in claims against Epstein). The next day, AUSA Villafana advised the defense that she was removing one of the alternatives to Mr. Ocariz from our consideration, on the basis that “one of his partners is married to an AUSA here,” and explained that, because of that personal relationship

Q. Have you spoken to a lawyer named Burt Page 83 HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012478 --- PAGE BREAK --- — oc Oo OWN DO Be Ww NY b&b W DY ~0929104. TXT 98 Ocariz about this case? A. No. Q. Do you know who Burt Ocariz is? Let's see if | can refresh your memory. Does it refresh your memory that he's a good fr