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Attorney Kenneth Starr raises concerns about unusual Deferred Prosecution Agreement provisions for Jeffrey Epstein

The passage reveals that Epstein's DPA includes a novel waiver of 18 U.S.C. §2255 and limits on future civil claims, which is atypical and could affect victim compensation and DOJ oversight. It names Epstein's DPA requires waiver of jurisdiction under 18 U.S.C. §2255, an unusual condition for a crim The agreement precludes Epstein from contesting civil lawsuits seeking statutory minimum damages (

Date
November 11, 2025
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House Oversight
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House Oversight #012656
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The passage reveals that Epstein's DPA includes a novel waiver of 18 U.S.C. §2255 and limits on future civil claims, which is atypical and could affect victim compensation and DOJ oversight. It names Epstein's DPA requires waiver of jurisdiction under 18 U.S.C. §2255, an unusual condition for a crim The agreement precludes Epstein from contesting civil lawsuits seeking statutory minimum damages (

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KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP AND AFFILIATED PARTNERSHIPS 777 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, Califomla 90017 Kenneth W. Starr PF Facsimile: To Call Writer Directly: (213) 680-8500 www.kiddand.com November 28, 2007 VIA FACSIMILE Honorable Alice S. Fisher Assistant Attorney General Department of Justice Criminal Division 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Room 2107 Washington, DC 20530 Re: Jeffrey Epstein Dear Ms. Fisher: « T represent Jeffrey Epstein, who, as you may be aware, was the target of a dual investigation by both state and federal authorities in Florida for acts relating to his interactions with numerous young women. As you may also be aware, Mr. Epstein has entered into a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida (the “USAO”) to resolve its criminal investigation of him. I am writing to. request a meeting with you to discuss certain aspects of this case that I find especially troublesome. As part of the agreement Mr. Epstein was required to sign to avoid a federal indictment, Mr. Epstein was required to waive jurisdiction and liability under 18 U.S.C. §2255 for the _ Settlement of monetary claims that might-be made by a group of unidentified alleged victims who will be identified by the USAO at some point in the future. Neither I, nor any of the other defense lawyers involved in this matter, have ever héard of sucha procedure. And as part of this Agreement, Mr. Epstein is precluded from contesting liability as to civil lawsuits secking monetary compensation for damages brought by any of the identified individuals who elect to : settle their civil claims for the statutory minimum of either $50,000 (the amount set by Congress as of the date of the occurrences) or $150,000 (the amount currently set by statute) or some other agreed upon damage amount. ‘We believe that the utilization of 18 U.S.C. § 2255 asa pre- condition of criminal plea agreements or nhon-prosecution agreements is highly unusual and requires careful consideration and additional guidance by your Office. We also believe that the . : \ Chicago Hang Kong London Munich New York . San Francisco Washington, D.C.

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From: ' To:' . (USAFLS)" </O=USA/OU=FLS/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN > (USAFLS)" Subject: RE: Epstein Date: Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:54:49 +0000 Importance: Normal Hey M— I am going to come down tomorrow to gather the boxes and talk with M. He has some ideas on the indictment. Are you free for a non-Epstein coffee? Just to get out of the office? From: (USAFLS) Sent: Wednesda January 09, 2008 4:44 PM To: Cc: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Subject: Epstein . (USAFLS) We just informed Jay Lefkowitz and Ken Starr that CEOS will provide a lawyer to join the SDFL team regarding Jeffrey Epstein. We advised that that lawyer will be an expert in the area and, more importantly, someone who has a national perspective concerning these matters. We also advised them that the CEOS lawyer will begin to review the investigative materials and defense submissions to determine how best to proceed. Lefkowitz said that he believes that is a fair way to proceed and requested that the CEOS lawyer contact him to a

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