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• • contraband, evidence, instrumentalities, or fruits of a crime in the form of electronic data. Rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure permit the government to search for and seize computer hardware, software, and electronic files that are evidence of crime, contraband, instrumentalities of crime and/or fruits of crime. I know that CompactFlash memory cards are most often used in digital cameras to store photographs taken with the cameras. However, memory cards can be used to store any type of digital data, including computer files. 21. The nature of electronic media, i.e., CompactFlash memory cards, requires forensic analysis to employ a variety of different search techniques. These techniques include, but are not limited to, opening files, reviewing directories of files, and searching for and analyzing deleted and/or hidden information. While conducting the analysis, data will be continuously evaluated as to whether or not it is within the scope of the issued search warrant. Only information within the scope of the search warrant will be acknowledged, shared with, or provided to, the investigators involved in this matter. All other information will be closed and maintained within the analytical unit. Forensic analysis will be conducted in close consultation with the United States Attorney's office for specific legal guidance throughout the analytical and reporting process. 22. I understand that reviewing the contents of the CompactFlash memory cards was within the scope of the State search warrant that gave rise to the seizure of the cards from Epstein's residence, and that PBPD reviewed the contents of the cards. I also understand that an FBI agent conducted a similar review when all of the items were taken into federal custody pursuant to the federal grand jury subpoena. Those reviews did not involve a forensic examination to determine if there were any deleted or corrupted files, which could be recovered only via such a forensic analysis. I understand that the cursory reviews performed by the other law enforcement officers did not delete -10- EFTA01689527 • • or add any files to the CompactFlash memory cards and, therefore, they contain the same information that they had at the time they were removed from the Epstein residence. While the cursory review performed by the FBI agent did not exceed the scope of the PBPD's review, and therefore did not require the issuance of a warrant, the forensic review that is requested by this application would expand that review and, accordingly, your Affiant requests the issuance of a search warrant in accordance with United States v. Jacobsen, 466 U.S. 109, 115-21 (1984). 23. As explained above, Epstein instructed one of his assistants to photograph, using a digital camera,. reported Epstein's unusual interest in, and probable theft of, nude photographs of the minor members of her family; and Epstein engaged in inappropriate sexual activity with numerous minor females. In light of Epstein's display of photographs of nude and semi-nude young women throughout his residence, your Affiant avers that there is probable cause to believe that photographs or other evidence of the victims' visits to Epstein's residence may be found on the CompactFlash memory cards. Accordingly, your Affiant seeks permission to forensically examine the CompactFlash memory cards for evidence, instrumentalities, and fruits of the crimes listed above, that is, the electronic information contained within the memory cards, including electronic files containing photographs, owner identification information, date and time information, names, addresses, and information regarding the source of any photographs or the persons depicted in any photographs. 24. Although the cursory reviews did not reveal any of the items sought, your Affiant avers that there is probable cause to believe that a thorough forensic examination, which would include the recovery of any deleted or corrupted files, would result in the discovery of the data listed above, which is evidence, instrumentalities, and fruits of the crimes under investigation. -11- EFTA01689528 • • WHEREFORE, your Affiant requests that this court issue a search warrant for the CompactFlash memory cards described in the Application for Search Warrant and for the seizure of the items listed above. FURTHER YOUR AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT. , Special Agent Federal Bureau of Investigation Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of March, 2008 LINNEA R. JOHNSON UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE -12- EFTA01689529 4. AO 93 (Rev. 9/85) Search Warrant • United States District Court SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF In the Matter of the Search of (Name, address or brief description of property or premises to be searched) One PNY Technologies 128 Megabyte CompactFlash memory card, marked THNCF128MMA(TOOCB) 999223 TAIWAN 0247 in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Investigation TO:• States: FLORIDA SEARCH WARRANT CASE NUMBER 08-8068-LRJ FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION and any Authorized Officer of the United Affidavit(s) having boon mode before mo by who has reason to ant believe that r] on the person of or Ed on the premises known as (name, description and/or location) One PNY Technologies 128 Megabyte CompactFlash memory card, marked THNCF128MMA(TOOCB) 999223 TAIWAN 0247 in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 505 S. Flagler Drive, Suite 500, West Palm Beach, Florida in the SOUTHERN District of FLORIDA there is now concealed a'certain person or property, namely @ascribe the person a picribaila the electronic information contained in that CompactFlash memory card, which is property that constitutes evidence of the commission of a criminal offense, instrumentalities of such violations; and any fruits of those crimes, that is, violations of 18 U.S.C. iS 371, 1591, 2252, 2252A, 2422, and 2423. I am satisfied that the affidavit(s) and any recorded testimony establish probable cause to believe that the person or property so described is now concealed on the person or premises above-described and establish grounds for the issuance of this warrant. YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to search on or before Date) (not to exceed 10 days) the person or place named above for the person or property specified, serving this warrant and making the search (in the daytime - 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.)(at any time in the day or night as I find reasonable cause has been established)) and if the person or property be found there to seize same, leaving a copy of this warrant and receipt for the person or property taken, and prepare a written inventory of the person or property seized and promptly return this warrant to the duty Magistrate Judge as required by law. at WEST PALM REACH. FLORIDA Date and Time Issued City and State UNNEA R. JOHNSON United States Magistrate Judge Name and Title of Judicial Officer Signature of Judicial Officer EFTA01689530 AO 93 (Rev. 5/851 Search Warrant United States District Court SOUTHERN . „ DISTRICT Of FLORIDA , • , I t• In the Matter of the Search of (Name, address or brief description of property or promises to be searched) One Ritz Big Print Digital Film 128 Megabyte CompactFlash memory, card, marked 3608128AW4801CF53 - in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Investigation • TO: FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION any AuthoritedOfficer of the United States: SEARCH WARRANT CASE NUMBER 08.8067•LRJ • • ; ,• Affidavit(s) having been made before me by who has reason to ant . • • . . . . believe that on the person of or on the premises known as (name, description and/or location) • • - One Ritz Big Print Digital Film 128. Megabyte 'ComqactFlash•memory card, marked 3608128AW4801CF53 in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 505 S. Flagler Drive, Suite 500, West Palm Beach, Florida in the SOUTHERN District of FLORIDA there is now concealed a certain person or property, namely Woman the person or 'sonny) the electronic information contained in that CompactFlash memory card, which is property that constitutes evidence of the commission of a criminal offense, instrumentalities of such violations; and any fruits of those crimes, that Is, violations of 18 U.S.C. H 371, 1591, 2252, 2252A, 2422, and 2423. I am satisfied that the affidavit(s) and any recorded testimony establish probable cause to believe that the person or property so described is now concealed on the person or premises above-described and establish grounds for the issuance of this warrant. YOU ARE HE MMANDED to search on or before exceed 1 e person or the search 9 e cause has been estab (DEO e person or property specified, serving this warrant Mat any time in the day or night as I find arty be found there to seize same, leaving a copy of this warrant and receipt for the person or property taken, and prepare a written inventory of the person or property seized and promptly return this warrant to the duty Magistrate Judge as required by law. UNNEA R. JOHNSON United States Magistrate Judge Name and Title of Judicial Officer ate -tr4- P fl..oCity and Stelo ti n Judicial 01-keer. be 5( e•-0107 EFTA01689531 AO 93 (Rev. 51951 Search Warrant I RETURN DATE WARRANT RECEIVED DATE AND TIME WARRANT EXECUTED 03/ / /-) 005 03/11 zap az ai-r PIRS 0 INVE NC OF INVENTORY OF PROPERTY EIZED PURSUANT TO THE WARRAN A COPY OF WARRANT AND RECLPT FOR 084$ LEFF Wml ttuz_ elec±rorctc. .5L4.y\cl ezyvteteklo euciQ cartato-C7, QS otfuL it\ 6C69 yvx 0 "IS \n\Otc.305\ -f- Qrnpa-C-1 n IA rnevnary coda, nith-rlia 3C 0 312-S 1+1 9 StIC5 53 CERTIFICATION I swear that this inventory is a true and detailed account of the property seized by onion the warrant. Subscribed, sworn to, and returned before me this date. U.S. Magistrate Judge Date EFTA01689532 S UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA No. 08-8067-LRJ IN RE APPLICATION FOR SEARCH WARRANT FOR ONE RITZ BIG PRINT DIGITAL FILM 128 MEGABYTE COMPACT FLASH MEMORY CARD MARKED 3608128AW4801CF53 IN THE CUSTODY OF THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION CBININAIS2lf, iBMIXET 1. Did this matter originate from a matter pending in the United States Attorney's Office prior to April 1, 1999? Yes X No If yes, was it pending in the Central Region? Yes No 2. Did this matter originate from a matter pending in the United States Attorney's Office prior to April 1, 2003? Yes X No 3. Did this matter originate from a matter pending in the Narcotics Section (Miami) of the United States Attorney's Office prior to May 18, 2003? Yes 21_ No 4. Did this matter originate from a matter pending in the Northern Region of the United States Attorney's Office prior to October 14, 2003? Yes X No 5. Did this matter originate from a matter pending in the Central Region of the United States Attorney's Office prior to September 1, 2007? Yes X No BY: Respectfully submitted, R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY Florida Bar No. 500 South Australian Avenue, Suite. West Palm Beach, FL 33401 TEL FAX EFTA01689533 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA 08-8067-LRJ TN RE: SEARCH WARRANT APPLICATION MOTION TO FILE DOCUMENTS UNDER SEAL The United States of America, by and through the undersigned Assistant United States Attorney, hereby moves to seal its Application for Search Warrant for the following reasons: 1. The attached documents contain information relating to an ongoing grand jury investigation; thus, pursuant to Fed. R. Crim. P. 6(e)(6), all records and orders related to the grand- jury proceedings must be kept under seal to the extent and as long as necessary to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of a matter occurring before the grand jury. 2. Public disclosure of this matter would jeopardize the criminal investigation, notify potential subjects and/or targets and undermine the public interest and the function of the grand jury. WHEREFORE, the United States respectfully requests that the aforementioned documents be sealed. Respectfully submitted, R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY By: Assistant ru a es Attome on a ar o. 500 South Austra tan venue, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Telephone: Facsimile: EFTA01689534 • • UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA 08-8067-LRJ IN RE: SEARCH WARRANT APPLICATION ORDER GRANTING UNITED STATES' MOTION TO SEAT, This matter comes before the Court upon the United States' Motion to Seal the documents related to its Search Warrant Application. The Court being fully apprised in the premises, orders that the motion is hereby GRANTED. DONE AND ORDERED in chambers, in West Palm Beach, Florida, this day of March, 2008. LINNEA R. JOHNSON UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE cc: AUSA EFTA01689535 (Rev. 062035)Snled Document Tracing Focm • • In Re SEARCH WARRANT APPLICATION Party Filing Master Under Seal On behalf of (select one): UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT Southern District of Florida Number: 06-6007-Lal SEALED DOCUMENT TRACKING FORM Name: U.S. Attorney's Office Address: 600 S. Austraran Ave. Suite 400, West Palm Ben, FL 33401 Telephone:' la Plaintiff ID Defendant Date sealed document filed: 3111)2008 If scaled pursuant to statute, cite statute: Fed. R. Grim. P. 0(eO (Grand Jury materra0 If sealed.pursuant to previously entered protective order, date of order and docket entry number: The matter should remain sealed until: El Conclusion of Trial 0 Arrest of First Defendant CI Case Closing CI Other. K Permanently. Specify the authorizing law, mle, court order: 0 Conclusion of Direct Appeal The moving party requests that when the sealing period expires, the filed matter should be (select one): 0 Unsealed and placed in the public portion of the court file 0 Destroyed K Returned to the party or counsel for the party, as identified above Attorney for: Movant United States o t erica EFTA01689536 AO 106 (Rev. 5/35) Affidavit for Search Warrant • • United States District Court SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF In the Matter of the Search of (Name, address or brief descrIpdoo alarm to be searched) One Ritz Big Print Digital Film 128 Megabyte CompactFlash memory card marked 3608128AW4801CF53 in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Investigation FLORIDA APPLICATION AND AFFIDAVIT FOR SEARCH WARRANT CASE NUMBER: 08-8067-LRJ , being duly sworn, depose and say: I am a Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation , and have reason to believe that on the person of or X on the premises known as (name, description and/or location): One Ritz Big Print Digital Film 128 Megabyte CompactFlash memory card, marked 3608128AW4801CF53, in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Investigation 505 S. Flagler Drive, Suite 500, West Palm Beach, Florida in the Southern District of Florida there is now concealed a certain person or property, namely (describe the person or property): the electronic information contained in that CompactFlash memory card, which is (give alleged grounds for search and seizure under Rule 41(b) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure) evidence, instrumentalities, and fruits of a crime, concerning violations of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 371, 1591, 2252, 2252A, 2422, and 2423. The facts to support the issuance of a Search Warrant are as follows: see Attached Affidavit of Continued on the attached sheet and made a part hereof. X Yes _No Sworn to before me, and subscribed in my presence: , Special Agent Federal Bureau of Investigation at WEST PALM BEACH. FLORIDA Date City and State LINNEA R. JOHNSON UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE Name and Title of Judicial Officer Signature of Judicial Officer EFTA01689537 AFFIDAVIT (the "Affiant"), being duly sworn, depose and state: 1. I am a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") and have been so employed for the past ten (10) years. I am currently assigned to PB-2, the Violent Crimes and Major Offenses Squad of the Palm Beach County Resident Agency, Miami Division. Among my responsibilities as a Special Agent are investigating crimes against children, particularly offenses involving child pornography and the exploitation of children. 2. I make this affidavit in support of an application by the United States of America for issuance of a warrant to search and seize evidence of violations of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 371, 1591, 2252, 2252A, 2422, and 2423; instrumentalities of such violations; and any fruits of those crimes located within electronic media, specifically two 128MB CompactFlash memory cards, seized in October 2005 by The Town of Palm Beach Police Department("PBPD") during the execution of a State of Florida search warrant at the premises located at 358 El Brillo Way, Palm Beach, Florida 33480, owned by Jeffrey Epstein (hereinafter, "Epstein's residence"). Those CompactFlash memory cards are more fully described as follows: (a) one Ritz Big Print Digital Film 128 Megabyte CompactFlash memory card, marked 3608128AW4801CF53, and (b) one PNY Technologies 128 Megabyte CompactFlash memory card, marked THNCF128MMA(T00CB) 999223 TAIWAN 0247 (hereinafter jointly referred to as "CompactFlash memory cards"). 3. The facts set forth in this affidavit are based on my personal knowledge, information obtained in this investigation from others, including other law enforcement officers, my review of documents and records related to this investigation, and information gained through my training and -1- EFTA01689538 • experience. Since this affidavit is being submitted for the limited purpose of securing a search warrant, I have not included each and every fact known to me concerning this investigation, but have set forth only those facts necessary to establish probable cause to believe that evidence, instrumentalities, and fruits of crimes, that is violations of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 371, 1591, 2252, 2252A, 2422, and 2423 will be found within the CompactFlash memory cards, specifically the electronic information contained therein. The Statutes Involved 4. The investigation involves possible violations of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 371, 1591, 2252, 2252A, 2422, and 2423, which provide as follows: a. 18 U.S.C. § 371 makes it an offense for two or more persons to conspire to commit an offense against the United States; b. 18 U.S.C. § 1591(a) makes it an offense for anyone to knowingly, in or affecting interstate commerce, recruit, entice, provide, or obtain by any means a person , knowing that the person has not attained the age of eighteen and will be caused to engage in a commercial sex act; c. 18 U.S.C. §§ 2252 and 2252A prohibit the manufacture, possession, distribution, and, receipt of child pornography; d. 18 U.S.C. § 2422(b) prohibits the use of a facility of interstate commerce, including the telephone, to persuade, induce, or entice a minor to engage in prostitution or any sexual activity for which any person can be charged with a criminal offense; and e. 18 U.S.C. § 2423(b) makes it an offense for anyone to travel in interstate commerce for the purpose of engaging in any illicit sexual conduct with another person. "Illicit -2- EFTA01689539 sexual conduct" includes a commercial sex act with a person under eighteen or other sexual conduct with a person under the age of sixteen. 5. Section 2422(b) refers to activity "for which any person can be charged with a criminal offense." Pursuant to: a. Florida Statutes Section 794.05, a "person 24 years of age or older who engages in sexual activity with a person 16 or 17 years of age commits a felony of the second degree;" b. Florida Statutes Section 794.021, "ignorance of the age [of the victim] is no defense," and that neither "misrepresentation of age by [the victim] nor a bona fide belief that such person is over the specified age [shall] be a defense;" c. Florida Statutes Sections 800.04(5)(a) and 800.04(5)(c)(2), an adult "who intentionally touches in a lewd or lascivious manner the breasts, genitals, genital area, or buttocks, or the clothing covering them, of a person less than 16 years of age, or forces or entices a person under 16 years of age to so touch the perpetrator, commits lewd or lascivious molestation," which is a felony of the second degree if the victim is 12 years of age or older but less than 16 years of age; d. Florida Statutes Sections 800.04(6)(a) and 800.04(6)(b), an adult "who [i]ntentionally touches a person under 16 years of age in a lewd or lascivious manner or [s]olicits a person under 16 years of age to commit a lewd or lascivious act commits lewd or lascivious conduct," which is a felony of the second degree; -3- EFTA01689540 • • e. Florida Statutes Sections 800.04(7)(a) and 800.04(7)(c), an adult "who: (1) [i]ntentionally masturbates; (2) [i]ntentionally exposes the genitals in a lewd or lascivious manner, or (3) [i]ntentionally commits any other sexual act that does not involve actual physical or sexual contact with the victim, including, but not limited to ... the simulation of any act involving sexual activity in the presence of a victim who is less than 16 years of age, commits lewd or lascivious exhibition," which is a felony of the second degree. f. Florida Statutes Section 800.04(2), "[n]either the victim's lack of chastity nor the victim's consent is a defense to the crimes proscribed by [Section 800.04]." g. Florida Statutes Section 800.04(3), "[t]he perpetrator's ignorance of the victim's age, the victim's misrepresentation of his or her age, or the perpetrator's bona fide belief of the victim's age cannot be raised as a defense in a prosecution under [Section 800.04]." h. Florida Statutes Section 800.02, a "person who commits any unnatural and lascivious act with another person commits a misdemeanor of the second degree." The Epstein Investleation 6. In the Spring of 2006, Detective with the Town of Palm Beach Police Department contacted me about the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein's solicitation of minors to engage in prostitution and his lewd and lascivious conduct with minors. The FBI opened a case file in July 2006, and your Affiant is the case agent assigned to the investigation. 7. At around the same time that the FBI opened its investigation, the U.S. Attorney's Office began a grand jury investigation. Your Affiant is one of the agents on the Federal Rule of -4- EFTA01689541 Criminal Procedure 6(e) list, that is, someone who is authorized to have.access to the facts of the investigation and the materials related thereto. 8. As part of the Federal Grand Jury investigation, a subpoena was issued for all of the physical evidence obtained by PBPD during the course of its investigation, including the evidence seized when PBPD executed the search warrant at Epstein's residence in October 2005. Included in the evidence seized during the search of the Premises were the two CompactFlash memory cards. I have reviewed that evidence, which included a number of photographs of topless and nude young women taken at Epstein's residence. The evidence, including the two CompactFlash memory cards that are the subject of this application, have been in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Investigation since August 2006 and have not been tampered with or altered. Prior to that, they were in the custody of the Evidence Custodian of the Palm Beach Police Department, and I understand that the evidence was not tampered with or altered while in PBPD's custody. 9. I note that I am aware that Epstein's attorneys have alleged that Detective— made misstatements in his application for the state search warrant, but they have not moved to suppress any of that evidence in connection with the prosecution of Epstein by the State Attorney's Office for felony solicitation of prostitution. No federal agency was involved in the application for or execution of the search warrant, and this application is based upon evidence obtained through the FBI's independent investigation. 10. During the course of the federal investigation, federal agents have interviewed more than two dozen young women who have reported engaging in sexual activity with Jeffrey Epstein while they were under eighteen. All of those girls have reported essentially the same information. While they were under the age of eighteen (between the ages of fourteen and seventeen), they were -5- EFTA01689542 • • approached by a colleague —either an acquaintance at school, a co-worker, a "friend of a friend," or the like — who told them that they could make a lot of money performing a "massage" for a wealthy older man who lived on Palm Beach island. In some cases the girls were told that they would have to remove some clothing during the massage, other girls were not told about this. The girls traveled to Epstein's residence and entered through a side door into the kitchen of the residence. There they were met by Epstein and/or one of his personal assistants, usually The girls would be led up to the master bathroom area of Epstein's bedroom. The bathroom had a separate room similar to a dressing area where a massage table would be set up. The girls described the presence of nude and topless photographs of young women throughout the house. Epstein would lie face down on the massage table and the girl would begin by massaging his back and legs. Epstein would then MI In some cases, Epstein woul' With some girls, he would The sexual activity with some minors progressed to the introduction of an adult female into the activity. With some girls, the sexual activity began with the first massage; with others, there was no sexual'activity at first but sexual activity occurred in later massages; and in many cases, Epstein pushed the girls to engage in more and more sexual activity with each visit. 11. Almost all of the sexual massages ended the same way, when Epstein =. Epstein or one of his assistants would pay the girl $200 or more, depending on how much sexual activity occurred. A fee of $200 also would be paid to the "recruiter" who brought the girl for the visit. If Epstein liked the girl, he or his assistant would ask for the girl's telephone number. Later, one of Epstein's assistants would call the girl directly to arrange for the girl to return. In some -6- EFTA01689543 • • instances of scheduling a girl for "work," which was a euphemism for performing a sexual massage, Epstein's assistants would make the arrangement for the next time that Epstein was in Florida. During those calls, the assistant would invite the girl to return to Epstein's home to "work." None of the girls ever spontaneously went to Epstein's home to provide a sexual massage. The appointments were set up over the telephone. 12. The victims interviewed by the federal agents were asked about Epstein's knowledge that they were minors. Many of the victims specifically discussed their ages with Epstein, and he provided them with birthday gifts, made statements about trips that he wanted to take them on when they were eighteen, and discussed high school events and college plans with them. For other victims, the subject of age was never discussed, and for others, their "recruiter" instructed them to lie and say they were eighteen. 13. One of the young women interviewed during the course of the FBI's investigation was t who stated that she first met Epstein at the age of fourteen. Epstein paid li$200 - $400 to provide him with massages. According to,, during the three years that she saw Epstein, all but three of the over one hundred massages she provided were sexual in nature. The sexual activity ranged from n Epstein'S part to Epstein occasion, Epstein while Epstein had 14. When was approximately sixteen years old, On a separate ml , Epstein's assistant, contacted I and told her that Epstein wanted to take sonic photographs of her. utilizing a digital camera, took nude photographs of Min several different locations in and around Epstein's Palm Beach residence. paid I $500 for posing for the nude photographs. Other -7- EFTA01689544 r • • victims interviewed have repeatedly pointed to the existence of the pictures of nude and semi-nude women throughout the residence. 15. Efforts have been made to corroborate the statements of, and the other young Women who have described their sexual relationships with Epstein. With respect to 1, there are telephone records showing phone calls to l during the time period that she was seeing Epstein. also described receiving gifts from Epstein via Federal Express. A grand jury subpoena issued to Federal Express contained records of a number ofpackages sent by Epstein or his assistants to" Likewise, the statements of other victims have been corroborated through telephone records, Western Union records, travel records, credit card receipts, sales records of theaters, and rental car records. 16. Also, during the FBI's investigation, I interviewed a young woman,.," who had known Epstein several years ago, when she was in her late teens/early twenties. The woman was a struggling artist in New York who was specializing in painting nude portraits. Prior to preparing a portrait, would take several photographic studies. Epstein was very interested in her work and her photographs, and also expressed an interest in the artist's younger sister,'," who was sixteen years old at the time. 17. Epstein and an associate/companion, Ghislaine Maxwell, made arrangements and paid. for A to travel to one of his homes, located in New Malec. One morning during that visit, Epstein got into bed with.. Mr. Epstein told A that he felt like "cuddling." A described Epstein's actions as "spooning" and constantly hugging her. 18. Epstein and Maxwell also made arrangements and paid fiat° fly home to Arizona for the primary purpose of taking artistic photographs of her family members in the nude. This -8- EFTA01689545 r • • included the artist's younger siblings, two sisters,, and a younger sister, age 9 or 10, and two brothers. Due to the sensitive nature of the photographs,. created a photo log to document each image and the order it was taken. Later,. learned that seven photographs, two of. and five of the 9 or 10 year old, were missing.., who was very upset, contacted Epstein's office and asked for one of Epstein's assistants to look for the missing photographs.. also confronted Epstein and Maxwell about the missing photographs which they claimed they did not possess. A few weeks later received a telephone call from an unidentified caller who stated that the missing photographs were in Epstein's briefcase. Thernissing photographs were not recovered and. believes that Epstein is in possession of them. Although those photographs were artistic, rather than pornographic in nature, this further shows Epstein's interest in taking and maintaining nude and semi-nude photographs of minors. 19. I have interviewed. and. about their experiences with Epstein. Both. and. are reluctant to divulge their experiences publically. During the interview with., she was visibly disturbed when recalling an incident with Epstein at his ranch in New Mexico when she was sixteen years old.. stated that one evening Epstein had come into her bedroom and sat on the bed. Epstein stroked her hair and told her she was beautiful.. was unable to recall the remainder of any events that evening. has also expressed her concern of speaking publicly against Epstein for fear of reprisals against her or her family. The Items to Be Searched and the Information Sought 20. This application seeks permission to forensicallyexamine two CompactFlash memory cards. Your Affiant knows that electronic media, i.e., CompactFlash memory cards, may be important to a criminal investigation because the objects may be used as storage devices that contain -9- EFTA01689546 • • contraband, evidence, instrumentalities, or fruits of a crime in the form of electronic data. Rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure permit the government to search for and seize computer hardware, software, and electronic files that are evidence of crime, contraband, instrumentalities of crime and/or fruits of crime. I know that CompactFlash memory cards are most often used in digital cameras to store photographs taken with the cameras. However, memory cards can be used to store any type of digital data, including computer files. 21. The nature of electronic media, i.e., CompactFlash memory cards, requires forensic analysis to employ a variety of different search techniques. These techniques include, but are not limited to, opening files, reviewing directories of files, and searching for and analyzing.deleted and/or hidden information. While conducting the analysis, data will be continuously evaluated as to whether or not it is within the scope of the issued search warrant. Only information within the scope of the search warrant will be acknowledged, shared with, or provided to, the investigators involved in this matter. All other information will be closed and maintained within the analytical unit. Forensic analysis will be conducted in close consultation with the United States Attorney's office for specific legal guidance throughout the analytical and reporting process. 22. I understand that reviewing the contents of the CompactFlash memory cards was within the scope of the State search warrant that gave rise to the seizure of the cards from Epstein's residence, and that PBPD reviewed the contents of the cards. I also understand that an FBI agent conducted a similar review when all of the items were taken into federal custody pursuant to the federal grand jury subpoena. Those reviews did not involve a forensic examination to determine if there were any deleted or corrupted files, which could be recovered only via such a forensic analysis. I understand that the cursory reviews performed by the other law enforcement officers did not delete -10- EFTA01689547 r • • or add any files to the CompactFlash memory cards and, therefore, they contain the same information that they had at the time they were removed from the Epstein residence. While the cursory review performed by the FBI agent did not exceed the scope of the PBPD's review, and therefore did not require the issuance of a warrant, the forensic review that is requested by this application would expand that review and, accordingly, your Affiant requests the issuance of a search warrant in accordance with United States v. Jacobsen, 466 U.S. 109, 115-21 (1984). 23. As explained above, Epstein instructed one of his assistants to photograph C using a digital camera; M reported Epstein's unusual interest in, and probable theft of, nude photographs of the minor members of her family; and Epstein engaged in inappropriate sexual activity with numerous minor females. In light of Epstein' s display of photographs of nude and semi-nude young women throughout his residence, your Affiant avers that there is probable cause to believe that photographs or other evidence of the victims' visits to Epstein's residence may be found on the CompactFlash memory cards. Accordingly, your Affiant seeks permission to forensically examine the CompactFlash memory cards for evidence, instrumentalities, and fruits of the crimes listed above, that is, the electronic information contained within the memory cards, including electronic files containing photographs, owner identification information, date and time information, names, addresses, and information regarding the source of any photographs or the persons depicted in any photographs. 24. Although the cursory reviews did not reveal any of the items sought, your Affiant avers that there is probable cause to believe that a thorough forensic examination, which would include the recovery of any deleted or corrupted files, would result in the discovery of the data listed above, which is evidence, instrumentalities, and fruits of the crimes under investigation. -11- EFTA01689548 r • • WHEREFORE, your Affiant requests that this court issue a search warrant for the CompactFlash memory cards described in the Application for Search Warrant and for the seizure of the items listed above. FURTHER YOUR AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT. Special Agent Federal Bureau of Investigation Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of March, 2008 LINNEA R. JOHNSON UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE -12- EFTA01689549 AO 93 (Rev. 5/85) Search Warrant • SOUTHERN United States District Court DISTRICT OF FLORIDA In the Matter of the Search of (Name. address or twist description of property or premises to be searched) One Ritz Big Print Digital Film 128 Megabyte CompactFlash memory card, marked 3608128AW4801CF53 in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Investigation TO: States: SEARCH WARRANT CASE NUMBER 08-8067-LRJ FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION and any Authorized Officer of the United Affidavit(s) having been made before me by who has reason to believe that El on the person of or Cl on the premises known as (name, description end/or location) One Ritz Big Print Digital Film 128 Megabyte CompactFlash memory card, marked 3608128AW4801 CF53 in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 505 S. Flagler Drive, Suite 500, West Palm Beach, Florida in the SOUTHERN District of FLORIDA there is now concealed a certain person or property, namely (dewily ine person or property) the electronic information contained in that CompactFlash memory card, which is property that constitutes evidence of the commission of a criminal offense, instrumentalities of such violations; and any fruits of those crimes, that is, violations of 18 U.S.C. § 371, 1591, 2252, 2252A, 2422, and 2423. I am satisfied that the affidavit(s) and any recorded testimony establish probable cause to believe that the person or property so described is now concealed on the person or premises above-described and establish grounds for the issuance of this warrant. YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to search on or before (Date) (not to exceed 10 days) the person or place named above for the person or property specified, serving this warrant and making the search (in the daytime - 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.)(at any time in the day or night as I find reasonable cause has been established)) and if the person or property be found there to seize same, leaving a copy of this warrant and receipt for the person or property taken, and prepare a written inventory of the person or property seized and promptly return this warrant to the duty Magistrate Judge as required by law. at WEST PALM BEACH. FLORIDA Dote and Time Issued City and State LINNEA R. JOHNSON United States Magistrate Judge Name and Title of Judicial Officer Signature of Judicial Officer EFTA01689550 FD-350 (Rev. 5-8-81) Mount Clippin in Space Below) (Indicate page, name of newspaper, city and state.) 1B / The Palm Beach Post West Palm Beach, FL Date: 3/18(2008 Edition: The: Girl sues Epstein, two others she says conspired in massages Character or Classification: 318-MM-108052 Submttling Office: MM Girl, sues Epsfein, two others she says conspired in massages Jane Doe,' 17, sues in state court leer dropping a federal suit BY LARRY KELLER . Palm Beach Pai Sae Miler WEST PALM BEACH - A former Palm Beach Community College student who police say procured underage girls to give Jeffrey Epstein sexual massages at his Palm Beach mansion, and ENteirib personal assis- tant have been sued along with Epstein over their alleged conduct The girl behind the lawsuit was 14 years old when she contends he engaged in sexual conduct with her after she went to his water- front home in 2005 to give him a massage Her lawsuit, filed under the name Jane Doe, seeks unspecified damages from Epstein for' sexual assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Loxahatchee and of She also sued conspiracy of City on grounds o conspiracy and civil rack- eteering. "We just want a full measure of justice for this o;rl " said her attorney/red Leopold. who attended Palm Beach Com- munity college, was paid by Epstein to bring girls to his mansion for massages and more,- according to Palm Beach police. "Ito like a Heidi Fleiss," they said she told them. Her attorney could not be reached immediately forsi ent was an Epstein personal assistant who arranged the encounters, even escort- ing the girls to his massage room, police Epstein . "These two conspired with • him to help with the criminal enterprise," Leopold said. Jane Doe, through her father and stepmother: filed a federal lawsuit against , missed it after her mother Epstein in January. She dis- said she wasn't consulted about the litigation and sought to intervene The mother is acting on her daughter% behalf in ( the latest lawsuit Epstein% lawyer has denied the girlb al- • legations and said her family is simply at to get money from a very rich man. Epstein, 55, is a Manhattan money manager who has homes there, in New Mexico and the Virgin Islands, in addition to his $8.5 million Palm. Beach mansion. "No other Jane Does have sued Epstein in federal court this year, making similar al- legations to those of the first Jane Doe. Those cases remain active. 1 Also pending against Epstein in state court is a felony charge of solicitation of prostitu- tion arising from the same alleged incidents with several girls. That case.is set for trial in July, two yearsafter he was indicted. Jane Doe's new lawsuit, filed in Palm Beach County. Circuit Court, is the most explicit in detailing Epstein's allegli ndu • the only suit to ihelude and as defendants, and the 0 y one n e con- spiracy and racketeering allegations. Jane Doe will tum 18 in May. She lives with i other family members in Palm Beach County, is nearing graduation from high school and as working part time, Leopold said. elatly_keikr@pbpost.com • 315- HPI -16062- EFTA01689551 (Rev. 06-01.2007) • • • FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Precedence: ROUTINE Date: 05/31/2008 To: Miami From: New York C-20 Contact: Approved By: Drafted By: 5.:mc Case ID #f 31E-MM-108062' (Pending) Attn: PB-1.1 SA Title: JEFFREY EPSTEIN; GHISLA N. MAXWELL; WSTA - CHILD PROSTITUTION; S no psis: To document service of Grand Jury Subpoena to Enclosure(s): For the Miami Division the following documents have been enclosed: 1. One oricinal and two copies of FD-302 reflecting interview with dated 05/29/2008. 2. One original Grand Jury Subpoena return dated 05/29/2008 in a 1-A envelope. 3/e-w-t- 0002- EFTA01689552 )1 _ To: Miami From: IL York Re: 31E-MM-108062, 05/31/2008 0 there to interview She was then provided with a copy of a Grand Jury Subpoena issued by the Southern District of Florida, United States District Court, 701 Clemantis Street, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 to appear before the grand jury on June 3, 2008. stated that she would speak to her attorney and understoo e consequences of not showing up to the rand ury in Florida. Agents provided contact information for should she later want to contact agents regarding this ma er. It should be noted that did call SA later that same day and stated she wante to know why agen s wanted to talk to her so that turn could consult her attorney in this matter. SA replied that regarding JEFFREY EPSTEIN. S then asked "well you are familiar with JEFFREY EPSTEIN right?". en answered "OK...", and then asked about travel arrangements to Florida for grand jury. was then referred to the printed material that i e wi the a regarding her travel and answered questions. added that her 10 year old sister ca, ; 31Mr .n own and her unc e was also supposed to visit and stay with her but she would do her best to make arrangements for them. She added that her husband JOHN ( me not provided) would probably be traveling with her. provided no further information at this time. The return of service for the Grand Jury Subpoena was placed in a 1-A envelope. ••• EFTA01689553 FD•302 (Rev. 10 95) • • -1- FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Dateonmucripoon 05/29/2008 y " ol , tr1 c7Ife-r12. el t.i:e21As) II BI) and ew York. at her residence at was advised of the identity of the interviewing anents an e ore agents could state the purpose of the interview, stated she did not n speak to the agents and wanted o speak to her attorney. then provided agents with her attorney's business card. attorney as listed on the business card is DIARMUID W'ITE, hite and White Law Firm), 148 E. 78th Street, New York, NY 10075, telephone number (212) 861-9850. Agents explained they were not there to arrest and stated she was rget of any FBI investigation u were there to interview She was thtn provided with a copy of a Grand Jury Subpoena issue by the Southern District of Florida, United States District Court, 701 Clemantis Street, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 to appear before the grand jury on June 3, 2008. stated that she would speak to her attorney and underst e consequences of not showing up to t nd jury in Florida. Agents, provided contact information for should she later want to contact agents regarding this ma er. It should be noted that did call SA later that same day and stated she wantellil illow why agents wane to talk to her - she in turn could consult her attorney in this matter. SA replied that ' a regarding JEFFREY EPSTEIN. SA then asked "well you are familiar with JEFFREY EPSTEIN right?". hen answered "OK...", and then asked about travel arrangemen s o Florida for grand jury. ' e wi . thea then referred dreci.in;hher;rtrgleicell material i, a w2..: t questions. added that her 10 year old sister was in own her uncle was a so supposed to visit and stay with her but she would do her best, to make arrangements for them. She added that her husband JOHN (last name not provided) would probably be Investigation on File by This document contains neither recommendations nee conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its coolants ate not to be distributed outside your agency. Si& -WV-10462-16s EFTA01689554 FD-302a (Rcv. I0.6-95) 31E-MM-108062 • • &allusion of FD-102 of 05/30/2008 2 Peso traveling with her. Provided no further information at this time. EFTA01689555 FD-302(Rev.10-5-95) • • - 1 - FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Date of transcription 05/29/2008 met wit y 29, 2008, Special Agents (SAs) and of the Federal Burea at her residence at Astoria ew o was advised of the identity of the interviewing a ents and .e ore agents could state the purpose of the interview, stated she did not speak to the agents and wanted .o spec to her attorney. then provided agents with her attorney's business card. attorney as listed on the busin rd is DIARNUID TE, ite and White , New York, NY 10075, telephone number Agents explained they were not there to arrest and stated she was - rget of any FBI investigation u were there to interview She was then provided with a copy of Grand Jury Subpoena issue by the Southern District of-Florida, United States District Court, 701 Clemantis Street, West Palm Reach, Florida 33401 to appear before the grand jury on June 3, 2008. BI) a • stated that she would speak to her attorney and understoo e consequences of not showing up to th d jury in Florida. Agents provided contact information for should she later want to contact agents regarding this ma er. that same day and stated she want...ow why agents wane to It should be noted that did call SA later talk to her she in turn could consult her attorney in this matter. SA replied that s regarding JEFFREY EPSTEIN. SA then asked "well you are familiar with JEFFREY right?". then answered "OK...", and then asked about travel arrangements to Florida for grand jury. was then referred to the printed material that was in lu e wi the a regarding her travel and answered questions. added that her 10 year old sister was in own and her uncle was a so supposed to visit and stay with her but she would do her best to make arrangements for them. She added that her husband JOHN (last name not provided) would probably be Invesdption on 05/29/2008 at NY Mled — — 0 — Date dictated by This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: It and its contents are not to be distributed mad& your agency. EFTA01689556 A • i FD-302a (Rev. 10-6-95) 31E-MM-108062 • • Continuation of FD-302 of , On 05/30/2008 2 PaSe traveling with her. provided no further information at this time. EFTA01689557 FD-302 (Rev. 10+95) • FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION COP9 Date oftranscription 05/29/2008 O. and of the Federal Bureau inve ti Al' BI) met with at her residence at , Astoria, New Yo- . was advised of the identity of the interviewing a ents and be ore agents could state the purpose of the interview, stated she did not speak to the agents and wanted. o speak to her attorney. then provided agents with her attorney's business card. attorney as listed on the sin rd is DIARMUID ite and White e , New York, NY 10075, telephone number lif AIN" Agents explained they were not there to arrest and stated she was rget of any FBI investigation u were there to interview She was then provided with a copy of a Grand Jury Subpoena issue by the Southern District of Florida, United States District Court, 701 Clemantis Street, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 to appear before the grand jury on June 3, 2008. y 008, Special Agents (SAs) !ill' stated that she would speak to her attorney and underst t e consequences of not showing up to t d jury in Florida. Agents provided contact information for should she later want to contact agents regarding this matter. It should be noted that did call SA later that. same day and stated she wanted .t low Why agents wante to talk to her she in turn could consult her attorney in this matter. SA replied that s regarding JEFFREY EPSTEIN. SA then asked "well you are familiar with JEFFREY N right?". then answered "OK...", and then asked'about travel arrangements to Florida for grand jury. was then referred to the printed material that was inclu e wi the a regarding her travel and answered questions. added that her 10 year old sister was in own and her uncle was a so supposed to visit and stay with her but she would do her best to make arrangements for them. She added that her husband JOHN (last name not provided) would probably be Investigation on 05/29/2008 • at NY File 17 by Date dictated This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contorts are not to be distributed outside your agency. EFTA01689558 FD-302a (Rev. 10-6-95) 31E-MM-1b8062 Continuation of FD-302 of • • 05/30/2008 on traveling with her. provided no further information at this time. EFTA01689559 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI - West Palm Beach West am eac fr-, FL 33401 Phone: Fax: May 30, 2008 est Palm Beach, FL 33417 Re: Case Number: 31E-MM-108062 Dear Your name was referred to the FBI's Victim Assistance Program as being a possible victim of a federal crime. We appreciate your assistance and cooperation while we are investigating this case. We would like to make you aware of the victim services that may be available to you and to answer any questions you may have regarding the criminal justice process throughout the Investigation. Our program is part of the FBI's effort to ensure the victims are treated with respect and are provided Information about their rights under federal law. These rights include notification of the status of the case. The enclosed brochures provide information about the FBI's Victim Assistance Program, resources and instructions for accessing the Victim Notification System (VNS). VNS Is designed to provide you with information regarding the status of your case. This case is currently under investigation. This can be a lengthy process and we request your continued patience while we conduct a thorough investigation. As a crime victim, you have the following rights under 18 United States Code § 3771: (1) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused; (2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any public court proceeding, or any parole proceeding, involving the crime or of any release or escape of the accused; (3) The right not to be excluded from any such public court proceeding, unless the court, after receiving clear and convincing evidence, determines that testimony by the victim would be materially altered if the victim heard other testimony at that proceeding; (4) The right to be reasonably heard at any public proceeding in the district court involving release, plea, sentencing, or any parole proceeding; (5) The reasonable right to confer with the attorney for the Government in the case; (6) The right to full and timely restitution as provided in law; (7) The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay; (8) The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim's dignity and privacy. We will make our best efforts to ensure you are accorded the rights described. Most of these rights pertain to events occurring after the arrest or Indictment of an Individual for the crime, and it will become the responsibility of the prosecuting United States Attorneys Office to ensure you are accorded those rights. You may also seek the advice of a private attorney with respect to these rights. The Victim Notification System (VNS) is designed to provide you with direct information regarding the case as It proceeds through the criminal justice system. You may obtain current Information about this matter on the Internet at WWW.Notify.USDOJ.GOV or from the VNS Call Center at 1.866-DOJ4YOU (1-866-365- 4968) (TDD/TTY: 1-866-228-4619) (International: 1-602-213-2767). In addition, you may use the Call Center or Internet to update your contact information and/or change your decision about participation in the notification program. if you update your Information to include a current email address, VNS will send information to that address. You will need the following Victim Identification Number (VIN) and Personal Identification Number (PIN) anytime you contact the Call Center and the first time you log on to VNS on the Internet. In addition, the first time you access the VNS Internet site, you will be prompted to enter your last name (or business name) as currently contained in VNS. The name you should enter is 57P 5 oz, ,PDE 31 -70 -101 6 ; 2 - 1 6 , f EFTA01689560 If you have additional questions which involve this matter, please contact the office listed above. When you call, please provide the file number located at the top of this letter. Please remember, your participation in the notification part of this program Is voluntary. In order to continue to receive notifications, it Is your responsibility to keep your contact information current. Sincerely, Victim Specialist EFTA01689561 FD-353(Rey 5-8-81) • Palm Beacher pleads in sex case Jeffrey Epstein will serve Ph years on teen solicitation charges. By LARRY KELLER Palm Beach Pose Ste Witter WEST PALM BEACH — He lives in a Palm Beach water- front mansion and has kept company with the likes of President Clinton, Prince An- drew and Donald 'hump, but investment banker Jeffrey Ep- stein will call the Palm Beach County Jail home for the next 18 months. Epstein, 55, pleaded guilty Monday to felony solicitation of prostitution and procuring a person under the age of 18 for prostitution. After serving 18 months in jail, he will be under house arrest fora year. And he will have a lifelong obligation to register as a sex offender. He must submit to an HIV test within 48 hours, with the results being pro- vided to his victims or their parents. As part of the plea deal, f investigators agreed to drop their investigation of Epstein, Which they had taken to a grand jury, two law enforcement sources said. . Epstein was indicted two years ago after an 11-month investigation by Palm Beach police They received a complaint from a relative of a 14-year-old girl who had given Epstein a naked mas- sage at his five-bedroom, 7,M4-square-foot, $8.5 million Intracoastal home. Police concluded that there See Wel tiN,8A tar • Space Below) (Indicate page, name of newspaper, city and state.) 1A/8A The Pal= Beach Post West Pain Beach, FL Date: 7/1/2008 Edkion: Title: Palm Beacher pleads in sex case Character Or Classificafioh: 31 E-MIA .106062 Submitting Office: MM Indexing: IAA SVIG/M/Stall Photographer Investment banker Jeffrey Epstein waits In court Monday before his guilty 'plea. • 61" al c - i-04- iogo62-11,05 EFTA01689562 • • Epstein faces civil lawsuits; more clients may be added ► EPSTEINfrom IA were several other girls brought in 2004 and 2005 to an upstairs room at the home for similar massages and sexual touching. The indictment charged Epstein only with felony so- licitation of prostitution. The state attorney's office later added the charge of procur- ing underage girls for that Parfrose. Prosecutor Luna Be- lohlavek said of the plea: "1 took into consideration the length the trial would have been and witnesses having to testify" about sometimes embarrassing incidents. Epstein may have made a serious mistake soon after he was charged. He rejected an offer to plead guilty to one t of noarAvo...i_ iviiiiir. uo not nentra o spiv &titian{ Jo s IPS pm &woes (Rioputpai me-eitg-u Moping Maslen 'It's validation of what we're saying In the civil cases.' JEFFREY HERMAN Attorney wno represents alleged victims, commenting on the plea The judge was skeptical but agreed to it. Epsteink legal woes don't end with Mondayk plea. There are four pending fed- eral civil lawsuits and one in state court related to his behavior. At least one woman has sued him in New York, where he owns a 51,000- square-foot Manhattan man- sion. "It's validation of what we're saying in the civil cases," said Miami attorney Jeffrey Herman, who repre- sents the alleged victims in the federal lawsuits. West Palm Beach attorney Ted Leopold represents one al- leged victim in a civil suit in state court He said he antici- pates amending that lawsuit to add "a few other clients" as well. In the criminal case, po- lice went so far as to scour Epstein's trash and conduct surveillance at Palm Beach International Airport, where they watched for his private jet so they would know when he was in town. They con- cluded that Epstein paid gi $200 to $300 each after e massage sessions. Heidi Fleiss." now 22, told police abcxi her efforts in recruiting girls for Epstein. There was probable cause to charge Epstein with un- lawful sex acts with.a minor and lewd and lascivious mo- lestation, police concluded. The state attorneyk of- fice said questions about the girls' credibility led it to take the unprecedented step of presenting the evidence against Epstein to a grand jury, rather than directly charging him. Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter was furious with State Attorney Barry Krischer, saying in a May 2006 letter that the prosecu- tor should disqualify himselL "I continue to find your officek treatment of these cases highly unusual," he wrote. He then asked for and got a federal investigation. Epstein hired a phalanx of high-r antapi d lawyers — includ- ing law professor and author Alan Dershowitz — and public relations people who questioned Reiter's com- petence and the victims' truthfulness. In addition to mansions in Palm Beach and Manhat- tan, Epstein owns homes in New Mexico and the Virgin Islands. He's a frequent con- tributor to Democratic Party candidates. He also donated $30 million to Harvard in 2003. Former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer returned a $50,000 campaign contribu- tion from Epstein after his indictment, then resigned this year during his own sex scandal. And the same Palm Beach Nice Department that vigorously investigated Epstein returned his $90,000 donation for the purchase of a firearms simulator. Staff uniterEliot Kleinberg and staff researcher Michelle Quig- ley contributed to ihiS story. larty_kelierWetwest.com EFTA01689563 • • I • 8A THE PALM BEACH POST • lUESPAY, JULY 1.2008 WM SAPIMAIVStaH Photceripher i effrey Epstelo(left) appears In court Monday. Soon after he was charged two years ago, Epstein reject- ed a deal that would have gjven him five years' probation and no criminal record, documents show. EFTA01689564 FD-350 (Rev. 5-8.81) (Indicate page, name of newspaper. city and slat) (Mount Clipping in Space Below) Data 07072008 Edition: Palm Beach Post Rich man fought the law — and he mostly won TWo years after a grand jury indicted him on a felony of solicitation of prostitution, Jrey Epstein finally admitted that he lured a teenage girl to his $8.5 mil- lion, 13,000-square-foot Palm Beach mansion for sex. A week ago, the 55-year-old investment banker be- gan serving 18 months in jail But that plea deal — guilty of felony solicitation of prostitution and procuring a person under the age of IS for prostitution — does not account for all five of the girls, one as young as 14, who alleged that Epstein sexually abused them And why'is Epstein serving his term in the overcrowded Palm Beach County Jail and not a state prison, where inmates are sent if their sentences are longer than one year? The slow, dissatisfy- ing resolution of the case sends a message to the public that there's a dif- ferent system of justice for the wealthy who hire high-powered lawyers. Epstein%lei team includ- ed West Palm Beach defense attor- ney Jack Goldbergec Harvard Law School Professor Alan Dershowitz, who defended 04 Simpson against murder charges, and Kenneth Star, the prosecutor who pursued then-President Bill Clinton for lying about sex with young women. Palm Beach police spent 11 months investigating Epstein be- fore State Attorney Barry Krischer sent the case to a grand jury, in- stead of charging Epstein so the man who once boasted of accepting only billionaire clients could face a trial The police had taken a high school transcript (lags schedules and phone messages from Epstein% Why is Jeffrey Epstein in jail, and not prison? home that showed he knew the girls were underage Yet Mr Krischer was more swayed by Epstein's law- yers, who attempted to impugn the girls' character by showing they had chatted on myspace.com about smoking marijuana and drinking He should have let a j decide whether the victims — and Epstein — were credible Ultimately, one charge against Epstein finally reflected the age of one victim, and the plea agreement left Epstein labeled a sex of- fender. With that additional charge, if Epstein had been convicted at a trial, he could have been sentenced to anything from probation to 15 years in prison, Assis. tent State Attorney Lanna Belohlavek said, adding that the recommended guideline sentence was 21 months. Epstein also won't have to cer- tify to the court that he is receiv- ing counseling typically required of sex offenders, because he has a private psychiatrist But without court supervision, who will ensure Epstein is in fact being treated? The plea deal also drops a federal investigation of Epstein. If a federal investigation was warranted, how does dropping it before completion benefit the public? Epstein preyed on girls and de- nied it Fbr three years, his wealth and the influence of his lawyers bought him the protection the state attorney owed to the victims. Title: Rich man fought ttx law and he mostly non Character: or Classification: 312-MM-108062 Submitting Office: Miami (P82) Indexing: d/C- 10X0(78- 164, EFTA01689565 THREE WOMEN SUING BILLIONAIRE JEFFREY EPSTEIN FOR SEX ABUSE WANT PLE... Page 2 of 4 Black Singles are Waiting to Meet You! Cindy Adams SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN JAUNT ITALY used to be beautifuL sunny, friendly, delicious. Today It Is... MORE Liz Smith REVIEW THE CONSERVATIVE REPLY %NE THOJGHT she ;Hillary Clinton] would be a steadier hand as... MORE > BID TO BURN EPSTEIN PLEA tditudionnscnencostconi With Paulo Froelich Bill Hoffmann Cotynne Stetndler and Marianne Garret ' July 21, 2008 -- THREE young women suing billionaire Jeffrey Epstein for sex abuse at his Palm Beach mansion want a federal judge to quash the plea deal he made with the state of Florida to serve 18 months in jail in exchange for admitting he solicited a 14-year-old hooker. Their lawyer, Brad Edwards, has asked US District Judge Kenneth Marra to toss the deal - which included an agreement that Epstein's wouldn't face federal prosecution, which could have led to a longer jail term - because they weren't consulted on it. Marra has asked for more Information before he rules. Epstein's rep, Howard Ruben stein, said, "The lawsuit has absolutely no merit. They're just looking for money. These women have lied repeatedly, and in no way shape or form were they victims. They were at his place freely and voluntarily. And one of them showed Epstein a fake ID? MOST tt ESA • PETE & • DEREK'S Celeb Phi 07/25; Pa • Yete_fer_the HetteStS=Mfttleng Pierce ere • Was your Inst man not gnhjelset baviorlpgst yp_g.r. Amanda 12,ichelgtoarty_photos on our new wedging section FSHARE BOX • Show yarirsupporl Buzzthis ankle up. r ; OW e Reckla .e Email Stunk :Criptint flE/MM, TODAY IN PAGE SIX E—mol- tog 062.--47 http://www.nypost.com/seven/07212008/gossip/pagesix/bid to_bum_epstein_plea_l20770.han 7/25/2008 EFTA01689566 I . IP ° U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI - West Palm Beach Suite 500 505 South Flagler Drive West Palm Beach Ft. 33401 Phone: Fax: July 23, 2008 ALAT US Erni., Calls 24.31S #48-50 Santafe DeBogota Colombia Re: Case Number: 31E-MM-108062 Dear AL/VIM You have requested to receive notifications for Your name was referred to the FBI's Victim Assistance Program as being a possible victim of a federal crime. We appreciate your assistance and cooperation while we are investigating this case. We would like to make you aware of the victim services that may be available to you and to answer any questions you may have regarding the criminal justice process throughout the investigation. Our program is part of the FBI's effort to ensure the victims are treated with respect and are provided information about their rights under federal law. These rights Include notification of the status of the case. The enclosed brochures provide Information about the FBI's Victim Assistance Program, resources and instructions for accessing the Victim Notification System (VNS). VNS is designed to provide you with information regarding the status of your case. M a crime victim, you have the following rights under 18 United States Code § 3771: (1) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused; (2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any public court proceeding. or any parole proceeding, involving the crime or of any release or escape of the accused; (3) The right not to be excluded from any such public court proceeding, unless the court, after receiving clear and convincing evidence, determines that testimony by the victim would be materially altered if the victim heard other testimony at that proceeding; (4) The right to be reasonably heard at any public proceeding in the district court involving release, plea, sentencing, or any parole proceeding; (5) The reasonable right to confer with the attorney for the Government in the case; (6) The right to full and timely restitution as provided in law; (7) The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay; (8) The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim's dignity and privacy. We will make our best efforts to ensure you are accorded the rights described. Most of these rights pertain to events occurring after the arrest or Indictment of an individual for the crime, and it will become the responsibility of the prosecuting United States Attorney's Office to ensure you are accorded those rights. You may also seek the advice of a private attorney with respect to these rights. The Victim Notification System (VNS) is designed to provide you with direct Information regarding the case as it proceeds through the criminal justice system. You may obtain current information about this matter on the Internet at WWW.Notify.USDOJ.GOV or from the VNS Call Center at 1.866-DOJ-4YOU (1-866-365- 4968) (TDD/TTY: 1-866-2284619) (International: 1-502-213-2767). In addition, you may use the Call Center or Internet to update your contact information and/or change your decision about participation in the notification program. If you update your information to include a current email address, VNS will send information to that address. You will need the following Victim Identification Number (VINIIIM and Personal Identification Number (PIN) MI anytime you contact the Call Center and the rs me you log on to VNS on the Internet. In addition, the first time you access the VNS Internet site, you wig be prompted to enter your last name (or business name) as currently contained in VNS. The name you should enter is-. d_uS11/5 C EFTA01689567 • If you have additional questions which Involve this matter, please contact the office listed above. When you call, please provide the file number located at the top of this letter. Please remember, your participation in the notification part of this program is voluntary. In order to continue to receive notifications, it is your responsibility to keep your contact Information current. Sincerely, ictim Specialist EFTA01689568 July 23, 2008 US IIMPogota Calle - Ann: ALAT Sentare Degota Colombia Re: Case Number. 31E-MM-108062 Dear U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI - West Palm Beach West Pa m eac . 33401 Phone: Fax: x: #48-50 Your name was referred to the FBI's Victim Assistance Program as being a possible victim of a federal crime. We appreciate your assistance and cooperation while we are investigating this case. We would like to make you aware of the victim services that may be available to you and to answer any questions you may have regarding the criminal justice process throughout the investigation. Our program is part of the FBI's effort to ensure the victims are treated with respect and are provided information about their rights under federal law. These rights include notification of the status of the case. The enclosed brochures provide Information about the FBI's Victim Assistance Program, resources and instructions for accessing the Victim Notification System (VNS). VNS is designed to provide you with Information regarding the status of your case. As a crime victim, you have the following rights under 18 United States Code § 3771: (1) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused; (2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any public court proceeding, or any parole proceeding, Involving the crime or of any release or escape of the accused; (3) The right not to be excluded from any such public court proceeding, unless the court, after receiving clear and convincing evidence, determines that testimony by the victim would be materially altered if the victim heard other testimony at that proceeding; (4) The right to be reasonably heard at any public proceeding in the district court involving release, plea, sentencing, or any parole proceeding; (5) The reasonable right to confer with the attorney for the Government in the case; (6) The right to full and timely restitution as provided in law; (7) The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay; (8) The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim's dignity and privacy. We will make our best efforts to ensure you are accorded the rights described. Most of these rights pertain to events occurring after the arrest or indictment of an individual for the crime, and it w. become the responsibility of the prosecuting United States Attorneys Office to ensure you are accorded those rights. You may also seek the advice of a private attorney with respect to these rights. The Victim Notification System (VNS) is designed to provide you with direct information regarding the case as it proceeds through the criminal justice system. You may obtain current information about this matter on the Internet at WWW.Notify.USDOJ.GOV or from the VNS Call Center at 1-866-DOJ-4YOU (1-866-365- 4968) (TDD/TTY: 1-866-228-4619) (International: 1-502-213-2767). In addition, you may use the CaN Center or Internet to update your contact information and/or change your decision about participation in the notification program. If you update your information to include a current email address, VNS will send information to that address. You wiN need the following Victim Identification Number (VIN)IIII and Personal Identification Number (PIN anytime you contact the Call Center and the firs me you log on to VNS on the Internet. In addition, theigme you access the VNS Internet site, you will be prompted to enter your last name (or business name) as currently contained in VNS. The name you should enter is 605-11/5del-P0E- 3 3( -fi7A--(orec2_ - l&8' EFTA01689569 • If you have additional questions which Involve this matter, please contact the office listed above. Why; you call, please provide the file number located at the top of this letter. Please remember, yourparticipation in the notification part of this program is voluntary. In order to continue to receive notifications, it is your responsibility to keep your contact information current. Sincerely. mSpecialist CC: ALAT EFTA01689570 July 23, 2008 !PP Bogota Calle - Attn: ALAT Santafe Degota Colombia Re: Case Number: 31E-MM-108062 Dear • ) U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI - West Palm Beach est am ac , 33401 Phona Fax: x: #48-50 Your name was referred to the FBI's Victim Assistance Program as being a possible victim of a federal crime. We appreciate your assistance and cooperation while we are investigating this case. We would like to make you aware of the victim services that may be available to you and to answer any questions you may,have regarding the criminal justice process throughout the investigation. Our program is part of the FBI's effort to ensure the victims are treated with respect and are provided information about their rights under federal law. These rights include notification of the status of the case. The enclosed brochures provide information about the FBI's Victim Assistance Program, resources and instructions for accessing the Victim Notification System (VNS). VNS is designed to provide you with information regarding the status of your case. Asa crime victim, you have the following rights under 18 United States Code § 3771: (1) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused; (2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any public court proceeding, or any parole proceeding, involving the crime or of any release or escape of the accused; (3) The right not to be excluded from any such public court proceeding, unless the court, after receiving clear and convincing evidence, determines that testimony by the victim would be materially altered if the victim heard other testimony at that proceeding; (4) The right to be reasonably heard at any public proceeding in the district court Involving release, plea, sentencing, or any parole proceeding; (5) The reasonable right to confer with the attorney for the Government in the case; (6) The right to full and timely restitution as provided In law; (7) The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay; (8) The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim's dignity and privacy. We will make our best.efforts to ensure you are accorded the rights described. Most of these rights pertain to events occurring after the arrest or indictment of an individual for the crime, and it will become the responsibility of the prosecuting United States Attorney's Office to ensure you are accorded those rights. You may also seek the advice of a private attorney with respect to these rights. The Victim Notification System (VNS) is designed to provide you with direct information regarding the case as It proceeds through the criminal Justice system. You may obtain current information about this matter on the Internet at WWW.Notify.USDOJ.GOV or from the VNS Call Center at 1.866-DOJ-4YOU (1-866-365- 4968).(TDDiffY: 1-866-228-4619) (International: 1-502-213-2767). In addition, you may use the Call Center or Internet to update your contact information and/or change your decision about participation in the notification program. If you update your information to Include a current email address, VNS will send information to that address. You will need the following Victim Identification Number (VIN) IMMI and VNS on the Internet. In addition, the Ir.ne you access the VNS Internet site, you will be prompted to enter Personal Identification Number (PIN) anytime you contact the Call Center and the firs bri rou log on to your last name (or business name) as currently contained in VNS. The name you should enter is air- rim- moo- 114 os-tvs Oct, PDF- EFTA01689571 If you have additional questions which involve this matter, please contact the office listed above. When you call, please provide the file number located at the top of this letter. Please remember, your participation in the notification part of this program is voluntary. In order to continue to receive notifications, it is your responsibility to keep your contact information current. Sincerely, an rit celalist CC: ALAT EFTA01689572 (Rev. 05.01.2008) • UNCLASSIFIED FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Precedence: ROUTINE Date: 07/25/2008 To: Bogota Attn: ALAT From: Miami PB2/Palm Beach Count Resident Agency Contact: Approved By: Drafted By: Case ID #: 188B-MM-105207-D riding) 31E-MM-108062. (Pending) Title: Victim Assistance Piiogram Victim Notification Letter and Brochures 7/25/2008 Synopsis: To deliver Victim Notification Letter and brochures. Enclosure(s): Victim Notification Letter Brochure/Help for Victims of Crime Brochure/The Victim Notification System Details: Per our conversatio ti iiinducted on Monday, July 21, 2008 please provide with the enclosed Victim Notification Letter an rochures. UNCLASSIFIED 3/6--k14- tos-0 bz_ no 807-tso .ec-1- EFTA01689573 1 UNCLASSIFIED 4IP To: Bogota From: Miami Re: 1882-MM-105207-D, 07/25/2008 LEAD(s): Set Lead 1: (Action) BOGOTA AT Bogota - Columbia e deliver the enclosed letter and brochures to In addition, please confirm completion of this ma er. Read and Clear • • UNCLASSIFIED 2 EFTA01689574 (Rev. 05-01.2008) • UNCLASSIFIED • FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Precedence: ROUTINE To: Canberra Date: Attn: ALAI Canberra From: Miami PB2/Palm B o es Contact: Approved By: Drafted By: Case ID #: 31E-MM-108062 ing 188B-MM-105207-D (Pending) t Title: Victim Assistance Program Victim Notification Letter and Brochure 8/7/2008 08/07/2008 - ustralia Synopsis: To document request for delivery of Victim Notification Letter and brochure. Enclosure(s): Victim Notification Letter Brochure/Help for Victims of Crime Brochure/The Victim Notification System . Details: Per our conversation, that w t dnesday, Jul 23 2008 it's very important that DOB: Illiiill receives a Victim Not Iaining her s a crime victim. SA has no physical address for but she t t e ollowing numbers: and/or According to Special Agent on 07/24/2006, the Federal Bureau of Inver Investigation FBI , Palm Beach Resident Agency(PBCRA)opened an investigation involving multi- million-naire Jeffrey Epstein. At the conclusion of the sexual activity, the minors were paid sums of money ranging from $200.00-$1,000.00. Testimony from multiple witnesses indicate hat a minor at the time, was one of Jeffrey Epstein's UNCLASSIFIED D_./ s ocia SC 316- meofra-l7) EFTA01689575 raj UNCLASSIFIED To: Canberra From: Miami Re: 31E-MM-108062, 08/07/2008 victims. Iiiiiiistein is believed to have had contact with during the years of 1998/99 - 2003/04. In addition lL SA Ku rkrendall indicated that she believes that IIIIIIII is a dual citizen. UNCLASSIFIED 2 EFTA01689576 • UNCLASSIFIED • To: Canberra From: Miami Re: 31E-MM-108062, 08/07/2008 LEAD(s): Set Lead 1: (Action) gAHREEBA J7 SYNDEY AUSTRALIA Pl ea e deliver the enclosed letter and brouchures to In addition, please confirm completion of this ma Cr. Read and Clear ♦• UNCLASSIFIED 3 EFTA01689577 • • U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI - West Palm Beach Suite 500 505 South Flatter Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone Fax: August 8, 2008 ALAT United States Consulate Level 59 MLC Centre 19-29 Martin Place Australia Re: Case Number: 31E-MM-108062 Dear ALAI.: You have requested to receive notifications for Your name was referred to the FBI's Victim Assistance Program'as being a possible victim of a federal crime. We appreciate your assistance and cooperation while we are investigating this case. We would like to make you aware of the victim services that may be available to you and to answer any questions you may have regarding the criminal justice process throughout the investigation. Our program is part of the FBI's effort to ensure the victims are treated with respect and are provided information about their rights under federal law. These rights include notification of the.stalus of the case. The enclosed brochures provide information about the FBI's Victim Assistance Program, resources and Instructions for accessing the Victim Notification System (VNS). VNS is designed to provide you with information regarding the status of your case As a crime victim, you have the following,ntghts under 18 United States Code § 3771: (1) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused; (2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any public court proceeding, or any parole proceeding, involving the crime or of any release or escape of the accused; (3) The right not to be excluded from any such public court proceeding, unless the court, after receiving clear and convincing evidence, determines that testimony by the victim would be materially altered if the victim heard other testimony at that proceeding; (4) The right to be reasonably heard at any public proceeding In the district court involving release, plea, sentencing, or any parole proceeding; (5) The reasonable right to confer with the attorney for the Government in the case; (8) The right to full and timely restitution as provided in law; (7) The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay; (8) The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim's dignity and privacy. We will make our best efforts to ensure you are accorded the rights described. Most of these rights pertain to events occurring after the arrest or Indlament of an individual for the crime, and it will become the responsibility of the prosecuting United States Attorneys Office to ensure you are accorded those rights. You may also seek the advice of a private attorney with respect to these rights. The Victim Notification System (VNS) is designed to provide you with direct information regarding the case as it proceeds through the criminal Justice system. You may obtain current information about this matter on the Internet at WWW.Notify.USDOJ.GOV or from the VNS Call Center at 1.866-DOJ-4YOU (1-866-365- 4968) (TDD/TTY: 1-866-228-4619) (international: 1-502-213-2767). In addition, you may use the Call Center or Internet to update your contact information and/or change your decision about participation in the notification program. If you update your information to include a current email address, VNS will send information to that address. You will need the following Victim Identification Number (VIN and Personal Identification Number (PIN) anytime you contact the Call Center and the first time you log on to VNS on the Internet. In addition, the fillme you access the VNS Internet site, you will be prompted to enter your last name (or business name) as currently contained in VNS. The name you should enter is.. 3 /E-tim -iototo- EFTA01689578 • • If you have additional questions which involve this matter, please contact the office listed above. When you call, please provide the file number located at thelop of this letter. Please remember, your participation in the notification part of this program is voluntary. In order to continue to receive notifications, it is your responsibility to keep your contact information current. Sincerely, Victim Specialist EFTA01689579 • U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation File No. 31E—MM-1080 62 & 188B-MM-1052 07—D 25 August 2008 Federal Agent Australian Federal Police Americas, Europe and Middle East Desk Canberra, ACT, Australina Dear Federal Agent MI, The Miami Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) requests the assistance of the Australian Federal Police AFP in delivering a Victim Notification Letter and brochure to date of bi who has been contacted in the past at On 24 July 2006, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Palm Beach Resident Agency(PBCRA)opened an investigation involving the illegal sexual activity between multi- millionnaire Jeffrey Epstein and minor aged children. At the conclusion of the sexual activity, the minors were paid sums of mone ranging from $200.00-$1,000.00. Testimony from multiple witnesses indicate hat a minor at the time, was one of Jeffrey Epstein's victims. Mr. Epstein is believed to have had contact with during the years of 1998/99 - is a dual citizen US and Australian citizen. Under United States Code 2003/04. Title 18 Section 3771, a victim of a crime in the United States has a number of rights which are detailed in the enclosed letter and brochures. It is requested that the Australian Federal Police locate and deliver the enclosed letter and brochure. If you have any questions regarding this request, please contact Assistant Legal Attache M. at Sincerely, Assistant Legal Attache oft- 1111-101064- 115 EFTA01689580 Department of Junin Fetleraltliwran otlt.nigeoon VICTIM NOTIFICATION SYSTEM (VMS) wiso 3 den arra d • at xOti4as victims of fitler4 crime Aith Infotmetgo sad ',flagon revising the status of the case sad LN offinfers anti* stab* to Include dales of court hearings. sentencing. punt and retina kiforeution is moulded In English or Spanish. To access Vt system. tour Victim Spool/Mat WI prerdste you wit, a Victim Identlfkallon Number PAN) and a Personal Identification Neither IPINI. II you have chosen na canicipate in VHS, but bate not mated these mambas. Posse coMict the Victim Specially et your local CBI Cold dice. Scowl receive even, as updates to yaw case are imitable. You may also call the VNS Cal Centel at -80$465.496i or access VNS onto at htrathwiwNociftUSD0J.gat for current cases court or custody Intommtloa. You MI be preeptstl to reoNtle both your VIN and PIN when contacting the VNS Cal Center. The Cal Center and VNS is available calk* interim during to tenoning boors Mogen Standard lime mondery • (deny 0r00 0.T. • 3:00 can. Somplay 600 am. - I2,09 ant Sunday 6.00 a.m. - 1400 one UMITED CONFIDENTIAUTY STATEMENT AS Yea Henn Sc. cialist. I certainly arn N.0/11 to assist you as you go through the cnriail justice process. However, you Mould know that I weft as part of a team %NM the FBI Agent and personnel Iran. the United States ancaney's Office. Discussionsthat you ham vah me may not be considesed completeN occidental. As part of the teen there amtiries whoa I may need to share intonation you providewith the other teen members. this Is especiaIN Important If you share ittlensagon remitting your sedeN. a auks' emergency, viten the information relates to child abase and/or when the nondisclosure of the nbnnation could exeMre Miti the invoulgaboa or posecution oldie case. II you have any anuthoos about KOMI coNidentitlity, you nay contact T• !or cronficebol. Remember, your interests see Moonset to us. Many *tans have questions and we are hero to MO provide you inth answers and I raCt.<•: nitatenft IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS Pel Victim Specialist NMI* FBI Special Afoot: NW Meta INFORMATION CARD ihnin Inentlealbe NSW MM Porno uesatknot huote lRttl 'meow:AUK Uinta* EFTA01689581 INTRODUCTION .. V ilts. sl . . HI lyriiii4.-TIaltot the,:brs 1th' , p. ta. ttrt{6pCiteri Dann • r. ito mat . + 1 40C ifebitti. (F teh ilI st, ble2tSe • ' + J131t,IVC, APO, same • • , •. IC010,304 10erieffiWZ. more ne finlit arm' C 4: dJ giot, : ilirtwhiree ergint .tHiCSOO n c trna• (oh 'the a t'll•c ',ea! X15 b HELP FOR VICTIMS OF_ CRIME AS A CRIME VICTIM, YO'J HAVE THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS under 18 United States Code. Section 3771: • The right Is be reasons:any protected from tho accused: • The tfoht to teases-abbe. accurate. and Smartt:Oct of any pubic cosi proceed:1g or dry pude wean: brie. orrelyng rho acre or of any colors, a <swipe at the accesad. 0 The nte not to be Included Iron are we: pjble cowl proceeding. unless the cowl. eller wwievelng dear and cony:xin evidence. dolma:Tres that teserrony by the v chit woM be inatetioby elated d the vain, heard othe: testwOry el that aroceetiol • The right to be reasonably heard al any Fulda IthOcriecln4 in the diesekt cowl iwohing the tektite. plea, witenclog. of arty prole emceed/Kt 0 The right to coder with the mores. Isr dw Covemmem in the cam • The npht to MI and •antl, les:Cu:Ion as motes it law, 0 Act right to proceedings hes Icor: unreasonable **ay; • The right to be treated wN frn ss swl with tairac: kr the welm's dirk and pr,acy. We we slake out *rest Oaths ta inure too we Wooded the tiglas clay:Abed. Most of these drafts retail to events occwwg alter the irdidraent of an ingariterel 3x the crime. sad i, roil be We rioconsibilte of the piasamisg limed States AttOrrirteS 0ttite to envy sot ate afforded than. rights. You nay also seek the ethics eta private anotnoy nitn rasped, to these tights. IF YOU ARE THREATENED OR HARASSED Vow safety is swarm/vet II siecne threatens y.<a or yaw 'eel that you ore being harassed because of roar coopeencel veldt inresbgabon, tete ere amiable re-aerate I ma ate a irrootiale danger. cw-rta al your local law Wowamok *onto rocreddrerd. Also. fat shotid contact your Victrn Speckikst or the Case Agent and micron them of the Ababa% 'Awe ate penel6as for !luso-en: and other try. at therelote.c*ireonentthat rot repctl art incident as soon as possible IF YOU NEED FINANCIAL HELP OR SUPPORT SERVICES AI states have Cr,.:' victims ,:onpee saber: ;rowan.: Nat help carer some expenses resulting Ito- violent crates. Your state plocrern mey pay for Trwh:th and mortal heath ewe costs. kis" meet end support. and snivel and tia61 elperzes not winced by kswance of caw benelith. Your FSI 'Actin SieCi441 may be able to help methedo on sear Dena wit, oaf:tots sad credlas. when appropriate. In ecIfinon. your Victim Specialist <am nitric( to cam hoes of p-aramt are: sentkes. such as anwergy houong. counseling. nv*On VOW. and trait coantatine. If the offender is coevIelid or pleats guilty, the teen may order payment by the offender. celled (annular% AKA nay help coif menses and losses caused by sour l'ktallair. IF YOUR PROPERTY WAS STOLEN OR HEW AS EVIDENCE Croat property was stolen. we hope to Wear ilea Part Ol OW niesligatua and taken it as soon as possible. II your poorly is held as evidence. sow veil notfy you. rattan i in good cosi*n end nuke every ello:t to see %at it is returned to yeti as Oak a: ;Giulio when a is no longer needed as evidence. Please understerd that Were pcOCerry feePiVi. Cl toC4r.:??..SOtti) tieing...I during fie co..05e cd Ore C/.1111). IF AN ARREST IS MADE Flew effort wil be made to ansly you it a rnpict apwebanled If slimiest there is ate feed. you am be COY.1Cled by the tinged Stales Money's Olhce (LISA0) assigned to handle tow* case. tech VSACI hat a Scan Warm Coothnstor to sip smog, your quegkeu and deal with your concetas dump the Prontulkth 0! the Cale. EFTA01689582 e on Must I receive notification? Ilion do not wish to concise nctification yeti may mohtd: (I) the VNS Call Center (1-866-365-4P68. govide your VNS VIN & PIN, Select Opt Out -*CO): (2) arrest the VNS Web site and select the Sap .Receivieg Notifications (3) die person *baled ea yotr initial notification letter. se (4) the inn-ern-Witness Coordinator at year local U.S. he Atatensts Orme. pbone t about ws you s. You VNS he tht. If Noddy 's. )'to I One of 4 erne& l' Can Kier tang Net all relevant information regarding a case will he 4) the contained within VNS. Victims may O3contact contactthe 11.S. I ataPetlien agency staff for additional infotenation. ....t_ INFORMATION CARD Victim IdeadfIcadoo Net (VIN) Personal Idenuficauom Number (PIN) Overview - VNS Information i Call Center Information - Activity Internet Investiptive Stan4 (Under Investigation or Prosecution Declined) i i Fling of Criminal Charges. Outcome of the Clamed and Sentencing data se i Ram & Past Coon Hastings ' i .., BOP Custody Status & location. rejected release date i i Other available info-marten i finks to other Internet Web resources i Update address, email, telephone number i i Opt cot huh access to VNS. including the Internet & Call Center 1 i DOI • IJSA260 USPIS • PSNa610.07-0CI.1290 US. Deinulnlent of Juttire The Department of inStice Victim Notification SysteM A Service Provided by: • lc Federal Bur: met.hi.x6 The Vnited-Soales Au • The FederatBurgiith.of • The Micafoe Vgaitatigt$LIt: - In CoopetatiOni,tet • The United Maki PoifrunspiiiiO4i 1oe EFTA01689583 Introduction The Department of Justice and the United Slams Postal Inspection Servke are committed to ensuring that victims of federal crime are treated fairly as their case moves through the criminal justice system In ceder to provide victims with information on case events. the Department of Justice has developed the Victim Notification System (VHS). This brochure provides Information about VNS. Victim Notification System (VNSI VNS is a cooperative effort between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the United States Postal Inspection Senke (USPIS). the United States Attorneys Offices, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons (30P). free computer-based system provides important ththarthann to viclims. In many cases yon will receive letters generated through VNS containing inkanal!Ce about the trans patainiog to your case and/or any defendants in the case. This information is also available in English and Spanish on the Internet and through a toll-free telephone number (Call Center). In rases with many victims. you may receive only one letter and then be directed to the Internet or Call Center for further Information. VNS Information Regiatration- Yoa will receive a Victim identificatton Number MN) and a Personal Identiftemioa Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS on the Internet and using your teSephoot You may write those numbers on the attached tear-off card to keep with you. ff you have chosen to participate in VNS. but have not received these numbers, Ile s. contact either the FBI. the USPIS, or U.S. Attorney's Office handling your case. Br Your VIN and PIN numbers are both required any time you contact the Call Center or when accessing VHS on the Internet. VNS Internet Access. • You may access information about the case via the Internet at: huplAnvw.blotify.USVOLGov You will be required to ether your YEN and your PIN. • The Web site, in some instances, may provide additional information that is not available through the Call Center. (Refer to Common Qtitgi0118, numbers 4, 5 & 6 below. for more information regarding the Immo) The VNS Call Center• Yoe may call I-866UOJ4YOU (14166-365.- 496th for ciureat information. You will be required to enter your YIN and your PIN. By following the prompts, VNS will provide custody information and notice of upcoming court events. The Call Center will include options to hear. Upcoming Ergots • information on future court hearings Historical Court Events • information on past court learings Detailed Information on Each Defendant • information regarding criminal charges filed, the outcome of the charges, and the sentence imposed by the Court; if the defendant is in the custody of BOP, the custody IOCtiti00. projeded date of release hem custody and other release information. VrIS Notification; You may also receive information about case events by telephone, email numeric poser, or hut. Please note that in some ran instances, VNS may contact you by phone which wiIl require use of your PIN. Common Questions I Z Below are some common questions about VHS. If at any time you have a question about VNS that is not 0, answered her, please feel free to contact your local FBI. USPIS. or U.S. Attorney's Office, 1. When can I call the VNS Call Center or access VNS on the Internet? (Pastern Time) Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 am. Saturday 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 ant Sunday 8:00 am. - 12:00 a.m. 1.866-DOJ•4YOU - (1-866.365-1968) Intereallonal Callers: (1)502-213-2767 http://wwwthotify.USDOJ.Deth i . EFTA01689584 5. What information is available on the VNS Internet Web site? The information available will include: A. Case Activities Detail - information about events in your case. B. Downloads/Links - supplemental information about your case. C. My Information - allows you to view and/or update your mailing address, phone number, and email address. D. Stop Receiving Notifications - allows you to stop receiving further notifications. You can later re-enroll using your VIN and VNS Login ID. 6. Row often is information on the Internet updated? The VNS Web site is updated daily, Monday through Friday. 7. Does the Victim Notification System ensure my safety? No. Do not depend on VNS to ensure your safety. If you feel that you are being threatened, Immediately notify law enforcement. 8. What should I do if my contact information changes? If your address, email or phone number changes, you should update your contact information using one of the following methods: (I) VNS on the Internet* (http://www.NotIfy.USDO.I.gov) (2) VNS Call Center* (1.866.365-4968) (• You will need your YNS YIN & PIN/Web Login ID); (3) the person indicated on your initial notification letter, or; (4) the Victim-Witness Coordinator at your local U.S. Attorney's Office. tee tit a, EFTA01689585 You must keep your contact information current (see Common Questions number 8). If an agency is unable to contact you due to outdated contact information, you will be removed from the notification program. 2. What if I forget my PIN? Each VNS notification will re-state your VIN & If you do not have this correspondence, please contact the agency (FBI/LISP'S/U.S. Attorney's Office) involved with your case. 3. What if I am not at home or my phone is busy when VNS calls? In this instance, the Call Center will continue calling you every 30 minutes. If the call is answered, but is not confirmed with your PIN number, VNS will continue to call every two (2) hours. VictimNotifrcation Bvstem 4. How do I access the VNS Internet site? A. Enter hapl/www.Notify.USDOLGov in your Web browser. B. If you area new user, click "First time users click here". (1) Enter your (2) Enter your PIN. (3) Complete the remaining information as • requested on the Web site to include creating a new VNS Login ID. C. Your VNS Login ID must be used in conjunction with your VIN during any subsequent access of the VNS Web site. EFTA01689586 (Rev. 05.014008) • UNCLASSIFIED FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Precedence: ROUTINE Date: 10/07/2008 To: Canberra Attn: ALAI Bogota Attn: ALAI From: Approved By: Drafted By: Case ID #: 31E-MM-1080627 (Pending) Title: Miami Squad PB-2, PBCRA Contact: SAE. N IIIIIIIIIIII esbittKuyrkendall, (561)822-5946 IN; WSTA - CHILD PROSTITUTION Synopsis: To request hand delivery of Victim Notification Letters from the United States Attorney's Office to victims residing overseas. Enclosure s : Ms. States assy, tates Embassy, IIM P 1 Enclosed for Canberra a letter addressed to C/O Asst Legal Attache , United y ey, Australia 2) Enclosed for Bogota all rl ssed to Ms. C/O Asst. Legal Attache , United Bogota, Columbia Details: Per the request of the' the above referenced 1 tters nee dob no ra la; and do Columbia. The e ers reference Agreement entered into by the US Government and Mr. Epstein. The letters provide the victims with the terms of the Agreement and contact information should the victims have any questions. Mr. Epstein is currently incarcerated at the Palm Beach County Stockade serving an 18 month prison sentence, followed by United States Attorney's Office, o be hand delivered to Ms. of Canberra, , of Bogato, the ou come of a Non-Prosecution UNCLASSIFIED 2S-1 ett.(4O1. a/6--- -10g0b2-11751 EFTA01689587 • UNCLASSIFIED To: Canberra From: Miami Re: 31E-MM-108062, 10/07/2008 a year of house arrest. Mr. Epstein will also be a life time registered sex offender. UNCLASSIFIED 2 EFTA01689588 UNCLASSIFIED To: Canberra From: Miami Re: 31E-MM-108062, 10/07/2008 LEAD(s): Set Lead 1: (Action) CANBERRA AT CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA Please deliver the enclosed USAO letter to Ms. dob . Her telephone numbers are as and Set Lead 2: (Action) BOGOTA AT BOGOTA, COLUMBIA Please deliver the enclosed USAO letter to Ms. dob ♦♦ UNCLASSIFIED 3 EFTA01689589 -(s 0 (Itcv. 05-CI-2008) UNCLASSIFIED FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Precedence; ROUTINE To: Miami International Operations Attn: Attn: Date: 10/19/2008 Beach County RA SA Americas Unit From: Bogota Contact: ALA? , 011-571-315-2124 Approved By: Drafted By: Case ID #: 1888-MM-105207-D (Pending) 31E-MM-108062 (Pending) Title: Victim Assistance Program Victim Notification Letter and Brochures 7/25/2008 Synopsis: Victim provided with Victim Notification Lettelliture e p for Victims of Crime Brochure/The Victim Notification System. Administrative: This EC clears lead set in 31E-MM-108062 Serial 170. Details: On 10/08/08, above brochures by ALAI were she attends college, was personally handed the er place of emp, niversidad El Rosario, t Institute, Bogota ColoiiiiiiiHer and her cell number is Bogota considers this lead covered. UNCLASSIFIED St -UM -10E-O6z -1 7 J., EFTA01689590 110 UNCLASSIFIED 4Il To: Miami From: Bogota Re: 188B-MM-105207-D, 10/19/2008 Set Lead 1: (Info) ALL RECEIVING OFFICES Read and clear. • • UNCLASSIFIED 2 EFTA01689591