Who is Eduardo in the Epstein files?

The name 'Eduardo' in the Epstein files most frequently refers to Eduardo I. Sanchez, an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Southern District of Florida. Sanchez was part of the government legal team that handled the 'Jane Doe v. United States' litigation, in which Epstein's victims challenged the DOJ's controversial non-prosecution agreement under the Crime Victims' Rights Act. He appears on court filings, docket entries, and DOJ emails from approximately 2011 to 2017. A small number of references are to other individuals, including an unidentified 'Eduardo' contacted by Epstein through a Dubai intermediary about construction on his Virgin Islands properties.

What was Eduardo Sanchez's role in the Epstein case?

Eduardo I. Sanchez served as one of several Assistant United States Attorneys who represented the government in the CVRA litigation brought by Epstein's victims. Working alongside AUSAs Ann Marie Villafana, Dexter Lee, and others under the supervision of U.S. Attorney's office leadership, Sanchez participated in handling discovery disputes, filing court responses, and corresponding with victims' attorneys Paul Cassell and Brad Edwards. The litigation centered on whether the government violated victims' rights by secretly entering into a non-prosecution agreement with Epstein in 2008.

Is Eduardo Sanchez still at the DOJ?

No. Eduardo I. Sanchez was appointed as a United States Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Florida on January 23, 2023. Before his judicial appointment, he served in various roles at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Miami, including as Counselor to the U.S. Attorney. He is a graduate of the University of Miami Law School, where he graduated first in his class.

Who is Eduardo in the Epstein files?

The name 'Eduardo' in the Epstein files most frequently refers to Eduardo I. Sanchez, an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Southern District of Florida. Sanchez was part of the government legal team that handled the 'Jane Doe v. United States' litigation, in which Epstein's victims challenged the DOJ's controversial non-prosecution agreement under the Crime Victims' Rights Act. He appears on court filings, docket entries, and DOJ emails from approximately 2011 to 2017. A small number of references are to other individuals, including an unidentified 'Eduardo' contacted by Epstein through a Dubai intermediary about construction on his Virgin Islands properties.

What was Eduardo Sanchez's role in the Epstein case?

Eduardo I. Sanchez served as one of several Assistant United States Attorneys who represented the government in the CVRA litigation brought by Epstein's victims. Working alongside AUSAs Ann Marie Villafana, Dexter Lee, and others under the supervision of U.S. Attorney's office leadership, Sanchez participated in handling discovery disputes, filing court responses, and corresponding with victims' attorneys Paul Cassell and Brad Edwards. The litigation centered on whether the government violated victims' rights by secretly entering into a non-prosecution agreement with Epstein in 2008.

Is Eduardo Sanchez still at the DOJ?

No. Eduardo I. Sanchez was appointed as a United States Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Florida on January 23, 2023. Before his judicial appointment, he served in various roles at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Miami, including as Counselor to the U.S. Attorney. He is a graduate of the University of Miami Law School, where he graduated first in his class.

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Eduardo Teodorani

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Refers to multiple Eduardo individuals: primarily Eduardo Teodorani (Italian associate) and Eduardo A. Robles (architect)

Eduardo I. Sanchez was an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of Florida who served on the government's legal team defending against victims' Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA) litigation challenging Epstein's controversial non-prosecution agreement.

The vast majority of Eduardo's appearances in the files are as AUSA Eduardo I. Sanchez, who is listed on legal filings, court docket entries, and inter-office DOJ emails related to the 'Jane Doe v. United States' CVRA case from approximately 2011 through 2017. He appears alongside fellow AUSAs Ann Marie Villafana, Dexter Lee, and others, handling motions, discovery disputes, and correspondence with victims' attorneys Paul Cassell and Brad Edwards. A small number of mentions refer to other individuals: an unidentified 'Eduardo' whom Epstein contacted about construction projects on his Virgin Islands properties via a Dubai intermediary, 'Eduardo Cousin' listed in Lesley Groff's scheduling notes, and 'Eduardo Mora' appearing in a death records search.

Key Highlights

•Eduardo I. Sanchez was part of the DOJ team that defended the government's handling of Epstein's non-prosecution agreement against CVRA challenges by victims' attorneys Paul Cassell and Brad Edwards
•His email address ([email protected] / [email protected]) appears extensively in correspondence about the Jane Doe case, discovery disputes, and motions to compel
•Sanchez later became a U.S. Magistrate Judge in the Southern District of Florida, appointed in January 2023
•A separate 'Eduardo' was contacted by Epstein via a Dubai intermediary named Sultan Suleiman about building projects on Epstein's U.S. Virgin Islands properties

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EFTA02277242.pdf

EFTA02277242

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To: Fran: J Sent Wed 2/27/2019 3:11:44 PM Subject Re: Eduardo Teodorani New York ok? On Wed, Feb 27, 2019 at 10:01 AM wrote: OK to confirm the appointment at 3:30pm tomorrow, Thursday Feb. 28th with Eduardo Teodorani

Teodorani New York ok? On Wed, Feb 27, 2019 at 10:01 AM wrote: OK to confirm the appointment at 3:30pm tomorrow, Thursday Feb. 28th with Eduardo Teodorani and his friend, Paolo Barletta of Barletta Costruzioni? please note The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attorn

Eduardo Teodorani New York ok? On Wed, Feb 27, 2019 at 10:01 AM wrote: OK to confirm the appointment at 3:30pm tomorrow, Thursday Feb. 28th with Eduardo Teodorani and his friend, Paolo Barletta of Barletta Costruzioni? please note The information contained in this communication is confidential, ma

EFTA01968345.pdf

EFTA01968345

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To: Jeffrey Epstein [email protected]] From: Lesley Groff Sent: Wed 6/19/2013 9:10:50 PM Subject: Eduardo Teodorani See below from Eduardo's assistant and please advise. (Your Calendar: Bobby Slayton arrives on July 28th-31st, then goes to Boston on July 31 and

rrives on July 28th-31st, then goes to Boston on July 31 and comes back to NY Aug. 5...you said you want to go to Vegas July 31) Hello Lesley, Mr Teodorani may come to the US in July and if he does, he would like to meet up with Jeffrey. The dates I am looking at are either weekend from 18th to 21st or

EFTA00393425.pdf

EFTA00393425

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your island today 8:40am Arrive Le Bourget Airport, Universal Aviation 9:00 m Dinner For 7 Peo le: Cell: SAT MARCH 23, 2013 PARIS Reminder: IS Eduardo Cousin and Erika is Asst EFTA00393425 SUN. MARCH 24, 2013 PARIS MON. MARCH 25, 2013 PARIS 3:00pm Appt w/ Linda Pinto and Yve today at Pinto's of

13 PARIS 3:00pm Appt w/ Linda Pinto and Yve today at Pinto's office Hotel de la Victoire TBD 1M and Friends TUES. MARCH 26, 2013 PARIS Reminder: Eduardo Teodorani to be in Paris March 26, 27 WED, MARCH 27, 2013 PARIS-Strasbourgth 12:00pm Depart for Strasbourgh (Larry chartered flight) 4:00pm Fancelli vs Eps

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EFTA00349459.pdf

EFTA00349459

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. April 24, 2015 NY-PARIS in the morning (1) Sat April 25, 2015 PARIS Sun. April 26, 2015 PARIS Reminder: Simon Ghraichy in NY April 26-May 4 TBD Eduardo Teodorani (+ Eduardo is to arrive Paris today and depart tomorrow Karen and Lea are his assistants Mon. April 27, 2015 PARIS EFTA00349460 Reminder: Eduar

RIS in the morning (1) Sat April 25, 2015 PARIS Sun. April 26, 2015 PARIS Reminder: Simon Ghraichy in NY April 26-May 4 TBD Eduardo Teodorani (+ Eduardo is to arrive Paris today and depart tomorrow Karen and Lea are his assistants Mon. April 27, 2015 PARIS EFTA00349460 Reminder: Eduardo to depart

EFTA00361451.pdf

EFTA00361451

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9:50:44 AM EDT To: "Lesley Groff ( )" < Cc: "WOLLEASTON Karen (CNH Industrial Hello How are you? This is just a short note to let you know that Eduardo will be arriving in to Paris on Friday 3rd October around 18:00. will also be arriving, but a bit earlier. Thank you very much. Administrative As

From: Lesley Groff <1 To: Jeffrey Epstein CC Subject: Eduardo Teodorani-Paris Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 13:52:24 +0000 lane-Images: image008.png; image003.gif; image004.gif; image005.gif; image006.gif; image007.gif Please

EFTA00389057.pdf

EFTA00389057

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From: "ARDIMENTO Lea (CNH)" To: ' Cc: "WOLLEASTON Karen (CNH)" Subject: Mr Teodorani - possible visit to US Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:05:58 +0000 lane-Images: image005.jpg; image006.jpg Hello IME Mr Teodorani may come to the US in

on any of the above dates, please? Thank you very much. Lea L Fiat Industrial High Res.jpg RCNH_rgb_hlres.jpg Lea Ardimento Admin. Assi nt to Eduardo T ni Email: EFTA00389057

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EFTA00285740.pdf

EFTA00285740

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ppt Thurs. Feb. 28, 2019 NY-Paris 2:30pm Appt w/David Mitchell 3:30pm w/Eduardo Teodorani and his friend, Paolo Barletta of Barletta Costruzioni (Eduardo cell + Karen, Eduardo's assistant: EFTA00285744

his cell Wed. Feb. 27 2019 NY 7:00pm DINNER w/Woody and Soon Yi 9:30pm Appt Thurs. Feb. 28, 2019 NY-Paris 2:30pm Appt w/David Mitchell 3:30pm w/Eduardo Teodorani and his friend, Paolo Barletta of Barletta Costruzioni (Eduardo cell + Karen, Eduardo's assistant: EFTA00285744

EFTA00349524.pdf

EFTA00349524

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ril 24-May 6!! Sent from my iPhone On Apr 7, 2015, at 12:03 PM, WOLLEASTON Karen (CNH Industrial) < > wrote: Hi, M. Hope you had a nice Easter? Eduardo has asked us to find out when Mr. Epstein is going to be in Paris this month and to coordinate a trip for him accordingly. If you could please let

you could please let Lea know tomorrow, that would be great. Have a nice evening. Karen x <image001.png> Karen Wolleaston Executive Assistant to Eduardo Teodorani.Fabbri SeniorVice President. Corporate Development CNH Industrial Cranes Farm Road. Basildon, Essex 5514 3AD Be social follow CNH Industrial <im

EFTA00349379.pdf

EFTA00349379

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Y-PARIS in the morning (V Sat. April 25, 2015 PARIS Sun. April 26, 2015 PARIS Reminder: Simon Ghraichy in NY April 26-May 4 TBD Eduardo Teodorani Eduardo is to arrive Paris today and depart tomorrow Karen and Lea are Mc assistants EFTA00349380

i. April 24, 2015 NY-PARIS in the morning (V Sat. April 25, 2015 PARIS Sun. April 26, 2015 PARIS Reminder: Simon Ghraichy in NY April 26-May 4 TBD Eduardo Teodorani Eduardo is to arrive Paris today and depart tomorrow Karen and Lea are Mc assistants EFTA00349380

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EFTA00349455.pdf

EFTA00349455

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-PARIS in the morning (2) Sat April 25, 2015 PARIS Sun. April 26, 2015 PARIS Reminder: Simon Ghraichy in NY April 26-May 4 TBD Eduardo Teodorani Eduardo is to arrive Paris today and depart tomorrow Karen and Lea are his assistants Mon. Apri127 2015 PARIS Reminder: Eduardo to depart Paris today Re

. April 24, 2015 NY-PARIS in the morning (2) Sat April 25, 2015 PARIS Sun. April 26, 2015 PARIS Reminder: Simon Ghraichy in NY April 26-May 4 TBD Eduardo Teodorani Eduardo is to arrive Paris today and depart tomorrow Karen and Lea are his assistants Mon. Apri127 2015 PARIS Reminder: Eduardo to depart Paris

EFTA00349491.pdf

EFTA00349491

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. April 24, 2015 NY-PARIS in the morning PI Sat. April 25, 2015 PARIS Sun. April 26, 2015 PARIS Reminder: Simon Ghraichy in NY April 26-May 4 TBD Eduardo Teodorani (+ Eduardo is to arrive Paris today and depart tomorrow Karen and Lea are his assistants Mon. April 27, 2015 PARIS Reminder: Eduardo to depart Pa

RIS in the morning PI Sat. April 25, 2015 PARIS Sun. April 26, 2015 PARIS Reminder: Simon Ghraichy in NY April 26-May 4 TBD Eduardo Teodorani (+ Eduardo is to arrive Paris today and depart tomorrow Karen and Lea are his assistants Mon. April 27, 2015 PARIS Reminder: Eduardo to depart Paris today R

EFTA00349510.pdf

EFTA00349510

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g (1). Sat. April 25, 2015 PARIS Sun. April 26, 2015 PARIS EFTA00349511 Reminder: Simon Ghraichy in NY April 26-May 4 TBD Eduardo Teodorani (+ Eduardo is to arrive Paris today and depart tomorrow Karen and Lea are his assistants Mon. A ri127, 2015 PARIS Reminder: Eduardo to depart Paris today Re

NY-PARIS in the morning (1). Sat. April 25, 2015 PARIS Sun. April 26, 2015 PARIS EFTA00349511 Reminder: Simon Ghraichy in NY April 26-May 4 TBD Eduardo Teodorani (+ Eduardo is to arrive Paris today and depart tomorrow Karen and Lea are his assistants Mon. A ri127, 2015 PARIS Reminder: Eduardo to depart Par

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EFTA00361499.pdf

EFTA00361499

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07.gif; image005.gif; image003.gif; image008.png; image004.gif; image006.gif i will not be there On Thu, Oct 2, 2014 at 7:58 AM, wrote: Reminder: Eduardo will arrive Paris Fri. Oct. 3rd...how did you wish me to answer this email? Begin forwarded message: From subje Date: October 1, 2014 at 9:50:44

From: "Jeffrey E." <I To: Subject: Re: Reminder: Eduardo Teodorani in Paris Oct. 3... Date: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 12:11:50 +0000 Inline-Images: image007.gif; image005.gif; image003.gif; image008.png; image004.gif; image

EFTA00388926.pdf

EFTA00388926

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e is anything I can do to be of assistance. Kind regards. Lea gicNH_rgb_hlresjpg Fiat Industrial High Resjpg Lea Ardimento I Admin. Assistant to Eduardo Teodorani CNH UK Limited I Cranes Farm Road, Basildon. Essex SS14 3AD, United Kingdom EFTA00388926

prepared for_so she knows what is happening (and so do I!). We will organize a car to take her to the airport when she leaves Rome as well and Mr Teodorani has offered a chauffeur service for her for the whole duration of her stay, if she wants. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to be of

EFTA00315407.pdf

EFTA00315407

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MARCH 24, 2013 PARIS MON. MARCH 25, 2013 PARIS TBD Go See Linda Pinto and I've today TBD Masha and Friends TUES. MARCH 26, 2013 PARIS Reminder: Eduardo Teodorani to be in Paris March 26, 27 WED, MARCH 27, 2013 PARIS-Strausbur* 4:00 Fancelli vs Epstein meeting in Paris at Maitre Guyot's office Office of Mait

Call Lena Hatton ( 1 THURS. MARCH 7, 2013 LSJ Reminder: Barnaby Marsh in NY March 7-11 FRI. MARCH 8, 2013 LSJ SAT. MARCH 9, 2013 LSJ Reminder: Eduardo Cousin and is Asst. Reminder: Darren's Daughter's Bat Mitzvah SUN. MARCH 10.2013 LSJ Reminder: DAY LIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS! EFTA00315408 MON

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EFTA00398597.pdf

EFTA00398597

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en eye, noticed and has forwarded your email to me so i have it...but please do make the adjustment in your contacts: We have let Jeffrey know that Eduardo will be in NY on Jan. 13th and would like to have dinner with him...we are still awaiting him to respond... Thanks, Begin forwarded message: From

Kind regards. EFTA00398597 Lea Description: Fiat Industrial High Res.jpg Description: CNH_rgb_hires.jpg Lea Ardimento I Admin. Assistant to Eduardo Teodorani CNH UK Limited Cranes Farm Road, Basildon, Essex SS14 3AD, United Kingdom Phone 194 I Mobile 232 I Email: EFTA00398598

EFTA00398604.pdf

EFTA00398604

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d regards. EFTA00398605 Lea Description: Fiat e'Industrial High Res.jpg r Description: CNH_rgb_hires.jpg Lea Ardimento I Admin. Assistant to Eduardo Teodorani CNH UK Limited Cranes Farm Road, Basildon, Essex SS14 3AD, United Kingdom Phone 194 l Mobile 232 l Email: EFTA00398606

forward. Just so you and are both aware, Lea has taken over from Denise Jackson who retired at the end of last month. Lea is now organising all of Eduardo's day-to-day appointments and travel so she will wait to hear from you once Mr. Epstein has indicated his availability. Thanks very much for your h

EFTA00529936.pdf

EFTA00529936

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From: To: Eduardo Teodorani Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:51:35 +0000 Hello Eduardo. Are you still in Paris? 0 Jeffrey wanted me to let you know he is in Marrakech. EFTA00529936

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EFTA00349157.pdf

EFTA00349157

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IS in the morning (I) Sat. April 25, 2015 PARIS Sun. April 26, 2015 PARIS Reminder: Simon Ghraichy in NY April 26-May 4 TBD Eduardo Teodorani (+ Eduardo is to arrive Paris today and depart tomorrow Kann and Lea are his assistants Mon. Apri127, 2015 PARIS Reminder: Eduardo to depart Paris today EFT

April 24, 2015 NY-PARIS in the morning (I) Sat. April 25, 2015 PARIS Sun. April 26, 2015 PARIS Reminder: Simon Ghraichy in NY April 26-May 4 TBD Eduardo Teodorani (+ Eduardo is to arrive Paris today and depart tomorrow Kann and Lea are his assistants Mon. Apri127, 2015 PARIS Reminder: Eduardo to depart Pari

EFTA00349123.pdf

EFTA00349123

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RIS in the morning (2) Sat April 25, 2015 PARIS Sun. April 26, 2015 PARIS Reminder: Simon Ghraichy in NY April 26-May 4 TBD Eduardo Teodorani (+ Eduardo is to arrive Paris today and depart tomorrow Karen and Lea are his assistants EFTA00349124 Mon. Apri127 2015 PARIS Reminder: Eduardo to depart P

. April 24, 2015 NY-PARIS in the morning (2) Sat April 25, 2015 PARIS Sun. April 26, 2015 PARIS Reminder: Simon Ghraichy in NY April 26-May 4 TBD Eduardo Teodorani (+ Eduardo is to arrive Paris today and depart tomorrow Karen and Lea are his assistants EFTA00349124 Mon. Apri127 2015 PARIS Reminder: Eduardo

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