sistance with this matter, and I look forward to working with you and Mr. Lefcourt. Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta United States Attorney 5 4 By: e A. Marie Villafatia Assistant United States Attorney HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012569 --- PAGE BREAK --- TAB 17 HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012570 --- PAGE BREAK --- . JUN-26~-26@7 11:1

T RICHARDS: This is Special Agent Jason 3 Richards with the FBI along with Special Agent 4 Nesbit Kirkendul and Assistant United States 5 Attorney Marie Bilafonia here to conduct an 6 interview with vs. AISO present is 7 her attorney, Jim Eisenberg and Carrie Sheehan. 8 MR. EISENBERG: And we are here -- This

oman is? A. No, sir. Q. Does it refresh your recollection that he's the number two prosecutor at the U.S. Attorney's Office? A. No. Q. That he’s Marie Villafona's boss? A. No. Q. Does it refresh your memory that he's the ex-partner of Jeff Herman, the first lawyer who sued you -- sued Mr. Epstein on your beh

ase at the Earliest Stage 4, In early November of 2006, Epstein’s lawyers had their initial contact with the newly assigned line federal prosecutor, A. Marie Villafana. Although it is extremely unusual for a First Assistant United States Attorney to participate in such a communication, FAUSA Jeffrey Sloman was prese

tion in favor of the state. Although Mr. Epstein and the State Attorney’s Office had already reached a plea agreement, in August 2007, Mr. Sloman and AUSA Marie Villafana warned that they intended to prosecute Epstein federally unless his counsel (i.e., not the U.S. Attorney’s Office) sought more stringent conditions t

proval because her subpoena was not directed to “an office physically located within an attorney’s office.” See Tab 18, December 13, 2007 Letter from M. Villafana at 4n.1. This answer clearly suggests that Ms. Villafana had intentionally misled the Department officials about the items that her subpoena sought.”

California girl whom he brought to Texas and impregnated. He was also having another relationship with a 15-year-old girl at the time of his arrest, Villafafa admitted in court. The judge promptly sentenced McDaniel to 10 years — twice what Villafana recommended. Three months later, in January 2007, after

ith a 14-year-old girl, had a prior history of predatory behavior with minors, court records show. Acosta, her boss at the time, not only knew about Villafania’s breach — records show that he subsequently defended it. Acosta assigned another prosecutor in his office to write a treatise for the judge in an un

ad prosecutor in Epstein’s case had concealed victim information in another underage sex crimes case, the Miami Herald has learned. The prosecutor, A. Marie Villafafia, was harshly rebuked by a federal judge in January 2007 for what he called her “intentional and/or serious lapse in judgment” when she failed to expl

intentionally kept from his victims in violation of the Crime Victims’ Rights Act. While the two cases are unrelated, it shows that both Acosta and Villafana had been warned about the importance of victim disclosure in sex crimes cases before the Epstein agreement. They nevertheless forged ahead with a pac

tant United States Attorney assigned to the above-styled cause, found it appropriate to intentionally withhold ... information from the court.” <Sp_ Marie Villafana2.jpg> A. Marie Villafafia was the lead federal prosecutor in the Jeffrey Epstein sex case. The U.S. attorney’s office’s handling of the prosecution, whi

rney assigned to the above-styled cause, found it appropriate to intentionally withhold ... information from the court.” <Sp_ Marie Villafana2.jpg> A. Marie Villafafia was the lead federal prosecutor in the Jeffrey Epstein sex case. The U.S. attorney’s office’s handling of the prosecution, which led to a plea to mi

to pay Josefsberg if he and the victims did not accept a settlement and instead pursued litigation. The agreement, signed by Assistant U.S. Attorney Maria Villafana, does not expressly state whether any victims were contacted or consulted before the deal was made. Attorney Brad Edwards of Fort Lauderdale, who re

greement, signed by Assistant U.S. Attorney Maria Villafana, does not expressly state whether any victims wer

REAT FOODS SKYRIDE TO PARADISE POINT representing two of Epstein’s vic- tims in a lawsuit against the fed- eral government, Assistant U.S. Attorney Marie Villafana said she and her superiors were trying to help the traumatized young women when they agreed to let Epstein plead guilty to state prostitution charges

ted high-level to convict justice department officials. They challenged the terms of the non- prosecution agreement. Fearing it was falling apart, Vil- lafana said her office and the FBI resumed the investigation and in- formed the victims of that by letter in January 2008. In their lawsuit, the victims’ a

tential civil Claimants and the respective counsel in this matter.” Lefkowitz wrote. In email after email, Acosta and the lead fed- eral prosecutor, A. Marie Villafana, acquiesced to Epstein’ legal team’s demands, which offen focused on ways to limit the scandal by shutting out his victims and the media, including s

in district court in Miami which will Wednesday, February 27, 2019 hopefully cut the press coverage significantly, Do you want to check that out?" Villafana wrote: to Lefkowitz ina September 2007 email. Federal prosecutors identified 36 underage victims, but none of those victims appeared at his sentenci

t your continued patience while we conduct a thorough investigation,” officials wrote in a January 2008 letter to Edwards’ clients. In court papers, Villafana said she alerted Edwards the day before Epstein was to plead guilty in circuit court, hoping that Edwards, his clients and other alleged victims woul

ors, including U.S. Labor Secretary Alex Acosta, who was then U.S. attorney for South Florida. In an affidavit, Edwards said Assistant U.S. Attorney Marie Villafana, who was handling Epstein’s case, had numerous chances to tell him and the young women he represented about the non-prosecution agreement. Instead, f

upra note 52, at 41-42. 215 Letter from A. Marie Villafana, Assistant U.S. Att'y, to Jane Doe #1 (June 7, 20

(1), (5), (8), (c)(1) (2012). 213 See 42 U.S.C. § 10607(c)(2) (2006). 214 See Attorney General Guidelines, supra note 52, at 41-42. 215 Letter from A. Marie Villafana, Assistant U.S. Att'y, to Jane Doe #1 (June 7, 2007), reprinted in Jane Doe Motion, supra note 40, at ex. C. 216 Td, 217 Td, 218 See Victims' Right

stein’s victims. Emails show that federal prosecutors didn’t want the judge to know how many victims and accomplices there were. Federal prosecutor A. Marie Villafafia— in a September 2007 email to Epstein lawyer Jay Lefkowitz — said: “I will mention co-conspirators but I would prefer not to highlight for the judge

stein’s victims. Emails show that federal prosecutors didn’t want the judge to know how many victims and accomplices there were. Federal prosecutor A. Marie Villafafia— in a September 2007 email to Epstein lawyer Jay Lefkowitz — said: “I will mention co-conspirators but I would prefer not to highlight for the judge

ad prosecutor in Epstein’s case had concealed victim information in another underage sex crimes case, the Miami Herald has learned. The prosecutor, A. Marie Villafafa, was harshly rebuked by a federal judge in January 2007 for what he called her “intentional and/or serious lapse in judgment” when she failed to expl

s lawyers were allowed to dictate the terms of each deal that they drew up, and prosecutors repeatedly backed down on deadlines. The lead prosecutor, Marie Villafafia, amid the negotiations wrote to Epstein lawyer Jay Lefkowitz: “I thought we had worked very well together in resolving this dispute. ... I feel that

ppear at the sentencing. “Tve been spending some quality time with Title 18 [the U.S. criminal code] looking for misdemeanors,” the lead prosecutor, A. Marie Villafafia, wrote to Epstein’s lawyers on Sept. 13, 2007, adding that she was trying to find “a factual basis” for one or more non-sex-related crimes to charge

-mail: Dexter. [email protected] E-mail: ann.marie.c.villafana@usdoj.gov and Attorneys for the Government Paul G

in order to convict Mr. Epstein. Indeed, just this week (and after two years of federal involvement in this matter), Assistant United States Attorney Villafana re-initiated the federal grand jury investigation—in direct contravention of the parties’ Non Prosecution Agreement—and issued yet another subpoena s

s and the United States Prosecutors in a jgint attempt to minimize Epstein's civil exposure. For example, on October 3, 2007, Assistant U.S. Attorney Marie Villafafia sent an email (attached hereto as Exhibit “D’’) to Jay Lefkowitz, counsel for Epstein, with attached proposed letter to special master regarding hand

e copies of the letters are attached to Statement of Undisputed Facts as Exhibit “M”) In mid June 2008, I contacted Assistant United States Attorney Marie Villafafia to inform her that I represented Jane Doe #1.) and, later, Jane Doe #2@@M). I asked to meet to provide information regarding Epstein. AUSA Villafafia

in state criminal justice systems. Nearly two-thirds of states have adopted constitutional provisions to protect victims throughout 715 Letter from A. Marie Villafafia, Assistant U.S. Att’y, to Jane Doe #1 (June 7, 2007), reprinted in Jane Doe Motion, supra note 40, at ex. C. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014076 --- PAGE BREAK

-mail: Dexter. [email protected] E-mail: ann.marie.c.villafana@usdoj.gov Attorneys for the Government Thomas S