very day, often two or three times per day. Jd. 25, In light of all of the information of numerous crimes committed by Epstein, Edwards learned that the U.S. Attorney’s Office began preparing the filing of federal criminal charges against Epstein. For example, in addition to the witness tampering and money laundering charge

ch effort was successful. See Correspondence from U.S. Attorney’s Office to Epstein (hereinafter “U.S. Attorney’s Correspo

rete evidence and information that Epstein had sexually molested at least 40 underage minor females, including J. Jane Doe and I also requested from the U.S. Attorney’s Office the information and evidence that they had collected regarding Epstein’s sexual abuse of his clients. However, the U.S. Attorney’s Office declined to

tensive political and social connections,*! had sexually molested more than thirty young girls between 2001 and 2007 at his West Palm Beach mansion.“ The U.S. Attorney’s Office entered into contentious plea negotiations with Epstein over how the case should be resolved. The prosecutors initially sought a resolution that woul

VERSIGHT_015533 --- PAGE BREAK --- Case 1:15-cv-07433 Document1 Filed 09/21/15 Page 4 of 12 15. Rather than confer with the victims about the NPA, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and Epstein agreed to a “confidentiality” provision in the Agreement barring its disclosure to anyone—including Epstein’s victims. As a consequence,

ential in accordance with this Court’s Order. As the Court knows, Ms. Giuffre was a victim of sexual trafficking when she was a minor child. Indeed, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida has specifically recognized HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_015650 --- PAGE BREAK --- her as a “victim” of federal sex offens

Epstein: I’m a Sex Offender Not A Predator’. D. The Criminal Victims’ Rights Act Proceeding 41. Rather than confer with the victims about the NPA, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and Epstein, who was represented by Dershowitz at that time, agreed to a “confidentiality” provision in the Agreement barring its disclosure to anyon

withheld by the government. While Zloch conceded that the information was part of the probation and bond hearing record, he said it was nevertheless the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s duty to present the defendant’s prior history with minors at sentencing. He refused to strike the most critical portions of his order. “Lack of cand

withheld by the government. While Zloch conceded that the information was part of the probation and bond hearing record, he said it was nevertheless the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s duty to present the defendant’s prior history with minors at sentencing. He refused to strike the most critical portions of his order. “Lack of cand

withheld by the government. While Zloch conceded that the information was part of the probation and bond hearing record, he said it was nevertheless the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s duty to present the defendant’s prior history with minors at sentencing. He refused to strike the most critical portions of his order. “Lack of cand

tion, saying he did not participate in Epstein’s criminal case and “never learned any confidential, non-public information about the Epstein matter” The U.S. Attorney’s Office has since disputed that, saying in court papers that he did possess confidential information about the case. Contacted for this story, Reinhart, in

as “child prostitution.” November: The FBI begins interviewing potential witnesses and victims from Florida, New York and New Mexico. 2007 May: As the U.S. Attorney’s Office prepares to present the case to a federal grand jury, Epstein’s attorneys request a meeting to discuss the investigation. June: A 53-page indictment

er federal scrutiny. In his first public comments on the 10-year-old case, Jeffrey H. Sloman — who at the time was second in command under Acosta at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023126 --- PAGE BREAK --- Miami — said prosecutors resolved the case based on the facts and evidence, and what he called “legal

iminal proceeding is ever commenced is entirely within the Defendant’s control, by complying with the terms of his Non-Prosecution Agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Defendant relies upon an amorphous Case 9:08-cv-80994-KAM Document 30 Entered on FLSD Docket 04/23/2009 Page 2 of 9 - 3 - possible br

f the plaintiffs. Epstein makes allegations that the U.S. Attorney’s Office has unfettered discretion in determining breaches

iminal proceeding is ever commenced is entirely within the Defendant’s control, by complying with the terms of his Non-Prosecution Agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Defendant relies upon an amorphous Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 82 Entered on FLSD Docket 04/23/2009 Page 2 of 9 - 3 - possible br

ot performing under the terms of the NPA. This tips the balance of equities even further in favor of the plaintiffs. Epstein makes allegations that the U.S. Attorney’s Office has unfettered discretion in determining breaches of the NPA, but this is no different than in any contractual setting. If one party believes that t

on “34 confirmed minors” that were victims ofEpstein’s sexual predations. Based on evidence gathered by the FBI, a 53-page indictment was prepared by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in June 2007. However, at the request ofEpstein’s lawyers, the indictment was never presented to a federal grand jury. 25. Instead, then U.S. Attorne

Recarey shared the same view that “it wasn’t any.justice served.” Appendix at 2 (Recarey Depo. 496:1-2). 26. Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Andrew Lourie, in a transmittal letter with the prosecution memo of Assistant U.S'. Attorney Ann Marie Villafana, told Criminal Chief Matthew Menche

dditional briefs regarding the appropriate remedies. After the court’s order, the Department recused the USAO from the CVRA litigation and assigned the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia to handle the case for the government. Among the remedies sought by the petitioners, and opposed by the gover