ttorney apparently intended that he never be given a full picture of the defendant’s conduct,” Hakes said. But nine months later, in September 2007, Villafafia was in the throes of thorny negotiations with Epstein’s lawyers. While an FBI investigation was ongoing, Villafafia discussed ways to quietly resolve

office’s handling of the prosecution, which led to a plea to minor charges in state court, has been harshly criticized. Later that year, Acosta and Villafafia put together a plea bargain for Epstein, a multimillionaire money manager who sexually abused nearly three dozen teenage girls at his mansion in Palm

he United States Attorney's Office prepared negotiated lea agreements containing these charges. For example, in a September 18, 2007, email from AUSA Villafafia to Lefkowitz (attached hereto as Exhibit “H’), she attached the proposed plea agreement describing Epstein’s witness tampering as follows: "UNITED

been negotiated with Epstein’s attorneys that would block federal sussecution, To the contrary, AUSA Villafafia mentioned a possible indictment. AUSA Villafafia did indicate that federal investigators had concrete evidence and information that Epstein had sexually molested many underage minor females, includi

o house this guy instead of DOC [the Department of Corrections]?” Belohlavek: “Right.” Pucillo did not respond to a request for comment on the case. Villafafia, the lead federal prosecutor in Epstein’s case, was in the courtroom, but there’s no indication she objected to Epstein’s cozier jail accommodations.

o house this guy instead of DOC [the Department of Corrections]?” Belohlavek: “Right.” Pucillo did not respond to a request for comment on the case. Villafafia, the lead federal prosecutor in Epstein’s case, was in the courtroom, but there’s no indication she objected to Epstein’s cozier jail accommodations.

ttorney apparently intended that he never be given a full picture of the defendant’s conduct,” Hakes said. But nine months later, in September 2007, Villafafia was in the throes of thorny negotiations with Epstein’s lawyers. While an FBI investigation was ongoing, Villafafia discussed ways to quietly resolve

ttorney apparently intended that he never be given a full picture of the defendant’s conduct,” Hakes said. But nine months later, in September 2007, Villafafia was in the throes of thorny negotiations with Epstein’s lawyers. While an FBI investigation was ongoing, Villafafia discussed ways to quietly resolve

cal counsel to insist that the State plea comply with the terms ofthe NPA, or “we will consider it a breach ofthe agreement and proceed accordingly.” Villafafia further advised her superior: “Someone really needs to talk to Barry [Krischer].” Appendix at 3 (OPR Report, p. 109). I ! Greenberg Traurlg, PA ■401

n charge [in state court], [the act of subpoenaing the victim] seems to be a clear effort to find out about our case through t11e state case." 436 Villafafia's June 30. 2008 handwrilten notes reflect that. at t11e time of Epstein's state court guilty plea. Villafana was aware of the identities of a least

government about the investigation and potential prosecution of Epstein. At least one attorney for the government (Assistant United States Attorney Villafafia from the USAO-SDFL) had spoken to Petitioners about the offenses committed against them by Epstein prior to the signing of the Non-Prosecution Agre

w. During the call, Ms. Garvin was not advised about the Non-Prosecution Agreement. In mid-June 2008, Mr. Edwards contacted Assistant U.S. Attorney Villafafia to inform her that he represented Jane Doe #1 and, later, Jane Doe #2. Mr. Edwards asked to meet to provide information about the federal crimes co

ATTORNEv5 AT LAN September 16, 2008 Via Fax ant i Re ll ar Ma Assistant U.S. Attorn West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Re: Jeffrey Epstein Dear Ms. Villafafia: _eftre M Herman Te Miami. Florida 33160 www iermar. aVil COM This concerns your letters to us and to sexual assault victims of Mr. Epstein date

been negotiated with Epstein’s attorneys that would block federal prosecution. To the contrary, AUSA Villafafia mentioned a possible indictment. AUSA Villafafia did indicate that federal investigators had concrete evidence and information that Epstein had sexnatly molested many underage minor females, includi

Epstein Work Product Investigative Privilege Privacy Act P-014011 thru P-014025 7/3/2007-7/13/2007 email chain between Matt Menchel and Marie Villafafia regarding disagreement on Menchel's plea negotiations and written request for meeting between USAO management and victims 6(e) Work Product Delib

thus rendered the agreement difficult, if not impossible, to unwind.” And that’s exactly what happened. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016453 --- PAGE BREAK --- Villafafia frequently showed her frustration. “T thought we had worked very well together in resolving this dispute. ... I feel that I bent over backwards to k