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JUL-08-2008 13:52 FBI, Norman RA December 7, 2007 Orlando, FL Re: Case Number: 31E-MM-108062 Dear 405 364 5176 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI - West Palm Beach Suite 500 505 South Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Fax Fax: 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. 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 win 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 VVVVW.Notify.USD0J.GOV or from the VNS Call Center at 1-866-0OJ-4YOU (1-866-365- 4968) (TOO/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 n e following Victim Identification Number (VIN) nd Personal Identification Number (PIN) anytime you contact the Call Center and the irs rrle you log on to VNS on the Internet. In addition, thefirst 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 P.01 EFTA01728902 JUL-08-200B 1352 FBI. Norman RA 405 364 5176 P.02 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, salist TOTAL P.02 EFTA01728903 U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida 500 South Australian Ave., Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 September 3, 2008 VIA UNITED STATES MAIL Brad Edwards, Esq. 2028 Harrison Street, Suite 202 • Hollywood, Florida 33020 Re: Jeffrey Epstein AMENDED NOTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED VICTIM Dear Mr: Edwards: By virtue of this letter, the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida asks that you provide the following amended notice torsr client, Some of the information contained in the July 9, 2008 letter to was inaccurate, so please advise her of the following changes. As you were previously advised, on June p, 2008, Jeffrey Epstein (hereinafter referred to as "Epstein) entered a plea of guilty to violations of Florida Statutes Sections 796.07 (felony solicitation of prostitution) and 796.03 (procurement of minors to engage in prostitution), in the 15th Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County (Case Nos. 2006-cf- 009454A3CXXMB and 2008-cf-009381AXXXMB) and was sentenced to a term of twelve months' imprisonment to be followed by an additional six months' imprisonment, followed by twelve months of Community Control 1, with conditions of community confinement imposed by the Court. In light of the entry of the guilty plea and sentence, the United States has agreed to defer federal prosecution in favor of this state plea and sentence, subject to certain conditions, including the following: 1. An independent Special Master was assigned the task of selecting an attorney representative to represent the victims in connection with civil EFTA01728904 ESQ. AMENDED NOTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED VICTIM SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 PAGE 2 O1'3 litigation between the victims and Mr. E Special Master selected Esq. of the firm, PA., a highly-res ected and experienced attorney bligated to use as her civil attorney, but, as explained in greater detail below, services will be provided at no cost to because Mr. Epstein is obligated to pay the costs and fees of the attorney-re resentative. Also, Mr. Epstein and his attorneys can onl contac via , assuming that she would like to serve as her attorney. 2. a elects to file suit against Mr. Epstein pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Section 2255, Mr. Epstein will not contest the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida over his person and/or the subject matter, and Mr. Epstein waives his right to contest liability and also waives his .t ht contest damages up to an amount as agreed to between and Mr. Epstein, so long as elects to proceed exclusively under 18 U.S.C. § 2255, and she waives any other claim for damages, whether pursuant to state, federal, or common law. Notwithstanding this waiver, Epstein's agreement with the United States, his waivers and failure to contest liability and such damages in any suit are not to be construed as an admission of any criminal or civil liability. 3. As stated above, Mr. Epstein has agreed to pay the fees of the attorney representative selected by the independent third party. This provision, however, shall not obligate Epstein to pay the fees and costs of contested litigation filed ainst him. Thus, if after consideration of potential settlements, and Mr. Josefsberg elect to file a contested lawsuit pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2255 or she elects to pursue any other contested remedy, the obligation to pay the costs of the attorney representative, as opposed to any statutory or other obligations to pay reasonable attorneys fees and costs such as those contained in Section 2255, shall cease. Mr. Josefsberg will be contactinyou within the next two weeks to explain these terms and to determine if he may contact directly. If you would like to contacts. Josefsberg directly, he can be reached at EFTA01728905 ESQ. AMENDED NOTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED VICTIM SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 PAGE 3 OF 3 I fa has selected other counsel to represent her, or if she does so in the future, and she decides to pursue a claim against Jeffrey E stein, Mr. E stein's attome asks that he be contacted at West Palm Bea , As I stated in my earlier notification, please understand that neither the U.S. Attorney's Office nor the Federal Bureau of Investigation can take part in or otherwise assist in civil litigation, but we again thank you and your client for all of her assistance during the course of this investigation. By: cc: Robert Josefsberg, Esq. Jack Goldberger, Esq. R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY ASSISTANT U.S. ATT RNEY EFTA01728906 U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida 500 South Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 September 3, 2008 VIA COURIER do Asst Legal Attache United States Embassy Sydney Australia Re: Jeffrey Epstein NOTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED VICTIM Dear By virtue of this letter, the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida provides you with the following notice because you are an identified victim of a federal offense. On June 30, 2008, Jeffrey Epstein thereinafter referred to as "Epstein) entered a plea of guilty to violations of Florida Statutes Sections 796.07 (felony solicitation of prostitution) and 796.03 (procurement of minors to engage in prostitution), in the 15th Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County (Case Nos. 2006-cf-009454AXXAMB and 2008-cf- 00938 IMOOCMB) and was sentenced to a term of twelve months' imprisonment to be followed by an additional six months' imprisonment, followed by twelve months of Community Control 1, with conditions of community confinement imposed by the Court. In light of the entry of the guilty plea and sentence, the United States has agreed to defer federal prosecution in favor of this state plea and sentence, subject to certain conditions, including the.following: 1. An independent Special Master was assigned the'task of selecting an attorney representative to represent the victims, including you, in connection with civil actions between the victims and Mr. Epstein. The EFTA01728907 1 NOTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED VICTIM SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 PAGE 2 Or 3 M ei a I Master selected Esq. of the firm , P.A., a h' l -res ected and experienced attorney. You are not obligated to use as our civil attorney, but, as explained in greater detail below, services will be provided at no cost to you because Mr. Epstein is obligated to pay the costs and fees of the attorney-representative. Also, Mr. Epstein and his attorneys can onl contact you via =MI, assuming that you would like. to serve as your attorney. 2. If you elect to file suit against Mr. Epstein pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Section 2255, Mr. Epstein will not contest the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida over his person and/or the subject matter, and Mr. Epstein waives his right to contest liability and also waives his right to contest damages up to an amount as agreed to between you and Mr. Epstein, so long as you elect to proceed exclusively under 18 U.S.C. § 2255, and you waive any other claim for damages, whether pursuant to state, federal, or common law. Notwithstanding this waiver, Epstein's agreement with the United States, his waivers and failure to contest liability and such damages in any suit are not to be construed as an admission of any criminal or civil liability. 3. As stated above, Mr. Epstein has agreed to pay the fees of the attorney representative selected by the independent third party. This provision, however, shall not obligate Epstein to pay the fees and costs of contested litigation filed againstl__L him. Thus if after consideration of potential settlements, you and a elect to file a contested lawsuit pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2255 or you elect to pursue any other contested remedy, the obligation to pay the costs of the attorney representative, as opposed to any statutory or other obligations to pay reasonable attorneys fees and costs such as those contained in Section 2255, shall cease. Please contact either myself at Department Victim-Witness Specialist telephone number and/or e-mail address, so that we may provide timely means of communicating with you. If you would like to contact or Justice with a good with a EFTA01728908 NOTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED VICTIM SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 PAGE 3 OF 3 directly, he can be reached at +1 If you have already selected other counsel to represent you, or if you do so in the future, and you decide to file a claim against Jeffre stein, Mr. Epstein's attom asks that ou have our attome contact est am eac In addition, there has been litigation between the United States and two other victims regarding the disclosure of the entire agreement between the United States and Mr. Epstein. can provide further guidance on this issue, or if you select another attorney to represent you, that attorney can review the Court's order in the matter of In re Jane Does 1 and 2, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida Court File No. 08- 80736-CIV-MARRA. Please understand that neither the U.S. Attorney's Office nor the Federal Bureau of Investigation can take part in or otherwise assist in civil litigation. Thank you for all of your assistance during the course of the federal and state investigations and please accept the heartfelt regards of myself and Special Agents and for your health and well-being, cc: , Esq. Esq. By: Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta United States Attorne Assistant United States Attorney EFTA01728909 O f (Rev. 5-01-2008) G UNCLASSIFIED FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Precedence: ROUTINE Date: 10/07/2008 To: Canberra Attn: ALAT Bogota Attn: ALAT From: Miami Squad PB-2, PBCRA Contact: SA II Approved By: Drafted By: :enk Case ID #: 31E-MM-108062d7P nding) Title: JEFFREY EPSTEIN; GHISLAINE MAXWELL; 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): 1) Enclosed for Canberra a letter addressed to United C/O Asst Legal Attache States Embassy, Sydney, Australia 2) Enclosed for Bogota a lette C/O Asst. Legal Attache States Embassy, Bogota, Columbia Details: Per the request of the United States Attorney's Office, need to be hand delivered to Australia; and lob , of Canberra, do of Bogato, Columbia. The etters t e ou come of a Non-Prosecution 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. r addressed top. Unite Mr. Epstein is currently incarcerated at the Palm Beach County Stockade serving an 18 month prison sentence, followed by UNCLASSIFIED EFTA01728910 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 EFTA01728911 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 dob Her telephone numilirs are as o and Set Lead 2: (Action) BOGOTA AT BOGOTA, COLUMBIA Please deliver the enclosed USAO letter to - dob • • UNCLASSIFIED 3 EFTA01728912 EFTA01728913 U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida 500 South Australian Ave., Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 September 3, 2008 VIA COURIER, Asst Legal Attache United States Embassy Bogota Colombia Re: Jeffrey EpsteinnOTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED VICTIM Dear By virtue of this letter, the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida provides you with the following notice because you are an identified victim of a federal offense. On June 30, 2008, Jeffrey Epstein (hereinafter referred to as "Epstein) entered a plea of guilty to violations of Florida Statutes Sections 796.07 (felony solicitation of prostitution) and 796.03 (procurement of minors to engage in prostitution), in the 15th Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County (Case Nos. 2006-cf-009454AXXXMB and 2008-cf- 009381AXXXMB) and was sentenced to a term of twelve months' imprisonment to be followed by an additional six months' imprisonment, followed by twelve months of Community Control 1, with conditions of -community confinement imposed by the Court. In light of the entry of the guilty plea and sentence, the United States has agreed to defer federal prosecution in favor of this state plea and sentence, subject to certain conditions, including the following: ' 1. An independent Special Master was assigned the task of selecting an attorney representative to represent the victims, including you, in connection with civil actions between the victims and Mr. Epstein. The EFTA01728914 NOTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED VICTIM SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 PAGE 2 OF 3 ', Master selected a, Esq. of the firm P.A., a hi 1 -res ected and experienced attorney. You are not obligated to use as our civil attorney, but, as explained in greater detail below, services will be provided at no cost to you because Mr. Epstein is obligated to pay the costs and fees of the attorney-representative. Also, Mr. Epstein and his attorneys can only contact you viaa, assuming that you would like to serve as your attorney. 2. If you elect to file suit against Mr. Epstein pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Section 2255, Mr. Epstein will not contest the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida over his person and/or the subject matter, and Mr. Epstein waives his right to contest liability and also waives his right to contest damages up to an amount as agreed to between you and Mr. Epstein, so long as you elect to proceed exclusively under 18 U.S.C. § 2255, and you waive any other claim for damages, whether pursuant to state, federal, or common law. Notwithstanding this waiver, Epstein's agreement with the United States, his waivers and failure to contest liability and such damages in any suit are not to be construed as an admission of any criminal or civil liability. 3. As stated above, Mr. Epstein has agreed to pay the fees of the attorney representative selected by the independent third party. This provision, however, shall not obligate Epstein to pay the fees and costs of contested litigation filed against him. Thus, if after consideration of potential settlements, you and a elect to file a contested lawsuit pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2255 or you elect to pursue any other contested remedy, the obligation to pay the costs of the attorney representative, as opposed to any statutory or other obligations to pay reasonable attorneys fees and costs such as those contained in Section 2255, shall cease. Please contact either myself at or Justice Department Victim-Witness Specialist with a good telephone number and/or e-mail address, so at we may prow e with a timely means of communicating with you. If you would like to contact EFTA01728915 OTIFICATION OF VICTIM SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 PAGE 3 OF 3 directly, he can be reached at +1 If you have already selected other counsel to represent you, or if you do so in the future, and you decide to file a claim against Jeffre Epstein Mr. E stein's attome asks that you have your attorney contact West Palm Beach, FL 33401 In addition, there has been litigation between the United States and two other victims re ardin the disclosure of the entire agreement between the United States and Mr. Epstein. can provide further guidance on this issue, or if you select another attorney to represent you, that attorney can review the Court's order in the matter of In re Jane Does 1 and 2, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida Court File No. 08- 80736-CIV-MARRA. Please understand that neither the U.S. Attorney's Office nor the Federal Bureau of Investigation can take part in or otherwise assist in civil litigation. Thank you for all of your assistance during the course of the federal and state investi ations and lease accept the heartfelt regards of myself and Special Agents , and or your health and well-being. Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta United States Attorney cc: .Esq. Esq. By: Assistant United States Attorney EFTA01728916 (Rev. 05.01.2008) UNCLASSIFIED FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Precedence: ROUTINE To: Canberra Bogota From: Miami Squad PB-2, PBCRA Contact: SA Date: 10/07/2008 Attn: ALAT Attn: ALAT Approved By: Drafted By:. Case ID #: 31E-MM-108062 e- P nding) Title: JEFFREY EPSTEIN; GHISLAINE MAXWELL; 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): 1) Enclosed for Canberra a letter addressed to C/O Asst Legal Attache United rates Em assy, Sy ney, Australia 2) Enclosed for Bogota a letter addressed to Ms. C/O Asst. Legal Attache United Sta ll . - LMil oassy, Bogota, Columbia Details: Per the request of the United States Attorney's Office, the above referenced letters need to be hand delivered to - of Canberra, Australia; an do of Bogato, Columbia. The etters re erence the outcome of a Non-Prosecution 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 UNCLASSIFIED EFTA01728917 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 EFTA01728918 a i UNCLASSIFIED To: Canberra From: Miami Re: 31E-MM-108062, 10/07/2008 LEAD(s): Set Lead 1: (Action) CANBERRA AT CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA liver the enclosed USAO letter to dob . Her telephone nu follows: and Set Lead 2: (Action) Li-41M AT BOGOTA, COLUMBIA Please deliver the enclosed USAO letter to m ob • • UNCLASSIFIED 3 EFTA01728919 U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida CO2V EC2 vem 4. 500 South Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 November 14, 2008 VIA UNITED STATES MAIL Great Falls, MT 59405 Re: Jeffrey Epstein NOTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED VICTIM Dear By virtue of this letter, the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida provides you with the following notice because you are an identified victim of a federal offense. A copy of this letter was sent to you in September but was returned because we had an incorrect address. Thank you for providing us with an updated address. On June 30, 2008, Jeffrey Epstein (hereinafter referred to as "Epstein) entered a plea of guilty to violations of Florida Statutes Sections 796.07 (felony solicitation of prostitution) and 796.03 (procurement of minors to engage in prostitution), in the 15th Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County (Case Nos. 2006-cf-009454AXXXMB and 2008-cf- 00938 1 AXXXMB) and was sentenced to a term of twelve months' imprisonment to be followed by an additional six months' imprisonment, followed by twelve months of Community Control 1, with conditions of community confinement imposed by the Court. In light of the entry of the guilty plea and sentence; the United States has agreed 10 defer federal prosecution in favor of this state plea and sentence, subject to certain conditions, including the following: 1. An independent Special Master was assigned the task of selecting an attorney representative to represent the victims, including you, in connection with civil actions between the victims and Mr. Epstein. The Special Master selected Esq. of the firm EFTA01728920 NOTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED VICTIM NOVEMBER 14, 2008 PAGE 2 OF 3 , P.A., a hi: -res cted and experienced attorney. You are not obligated to use as our civil attorney, but, as explained in greater detail below, services will be provided at no cost to you because Mr. Epstein is obligated to pay the costs and fees of the attorney-representative. Also, Mr. Epstein and his attorneys can only contact you via , assuming that you would like. to serve as your attorney. 2. If you elect to file suit against Mr. Epstein pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Section 2255, Mr. Epstein will not contest the jurisdiction • of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida over his person and/or the subject matter, and Mr. Epstein waives his right to contest liability and also waives his right to contest damages up to an amount as agreed to between you and Mr. Epstein, so long as you elect to proceed exclusively under 18 U.S.C. § 2255, and you waive any other claim for damages, whether pursuant to state, federal, or common law. Notwithstanding this waiver, Epstein's agreement with the United States, his waivers and failure to contest liability and such damages in any suit are not to be construed as an admission of any criminal or civil liability. 3. As stated above, Mr. Epstein has agreed to pay the fees of the attorney representative selected by the independent third party. This provision, however, shall not obligate Epstein to pay the fees and costs of contested litigation filed against him. Thus if after consideration of potential settlements, you and elect to file a contested lawsuit pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2255 or you elect to pursue any other contested remedy, the obligation to pay the costs of the attorney representative, as opposed to any statutory or other obligations to pay reasonable attorneys fees and costs such as those contained in Section 2255, shall cease. As mentioned above, If ou would like to have , directly at a claim against Mr. Epstein, you with any counseling or other services that you might need. You also can continue to ou have no obligation to select as your counsel. represent you, you must contact him or his partner, . Please note that, even if you decide not to pursue has put together a team of counselors who can assist EFTA01728921 1. 1 NOTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED VICTIM NOVEMBER 14, 2008 PAGE 3 OF 3 contact the FBI's Victim Services Coordinator, If you have already selected other counsel to represent you, or if you do so in the future, and you decide to file a claim against Jeffrey Epstein, Mr. Epstein's attorney, asks that you have your attorney contac West Palm Beach, FL 33401, . It also is important that you inform me if you hire an attorney so that I may communicate with you through that attorney, or if you change your address or telephone number. In addition, there has been litigation between the United States and two other victims re ardin the disclosure of the entire agreement between the United States and Mr. Epstein. can provide further guidance on this issue, or if you select another attorney to represent you, that attorney can review the Court's order in the matter of In re Jane Does I and 2, S.D. Fl. Court File No. 08-80736-CIV-MARRA. Please understand that neither the U.S. Attorney's Office nor the Federal Bureau of Investigation can take part in or otherwise assist in civil litigation. Thank you for all of your assistance during the course of this investigation and please accept the heartfelt regards of myself and Special Agents Kuyrkendall and Richards for your health and well-bein . If ou have any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact me at By: cc: , Esq. R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY EFTA01728922 U.S. Department of Justice SO • 'Le CON Er; VC:rt United States Attorney Southern District of Florida 500 South Australian Ave., Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 inn= November 14, 2008 VIA HAND DELIVERY Re: Jeffrey Epstein NOTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED VICTIM Dear Ms. By virtue of this letter, the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida provides you with the following notice because you are an identified victim of a federal offense. On June 30, 2008, Jeffrey Epstein (hereinafter referred to as "Epstein) entered a plea of guilty to violations of Florida Statutes Sections 796.07 (felony solicitation of prostitution) and 796.03 (procurement of minors to engage in prostitution), in the 15th Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County (Case Nos. 2006-cf-009454AXXXMB and 2008-cf- 009381AXXXMB) and was sentenced to a term of twelve months' imprisonment to be followed by an additional six months' imprisonment, followed by twelve months of Community Control 1, with conditions of community confinement imposed by the Court. In light of the entry of the guilty plea and sentence, the United States has agreed to defer federal prosecution in favor of this state plea and sentence, subject to certain conditions, including the following: 1. An independent Special Master was assigned the task of selecting an attorney representative to represent the victims, including you, in connection with civil actions between the victims and Mr. Epstein. The S gal Master selected Esq. of the firm , P.A., a hi I -res ected and experienced attorney. You are not obligated to use as your civil attorney, but, as explained EFTA01728923 NOTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED VICTIM NOVEMBER 14, 2008 PAGE 2 OF 3 in greater detail below, services will be provided at no cost to you because Mr. Epstein is obligated to pay the costs and fees of the attorney-representative. Also, Mr. Epstein and his attorneys can only contact you via a, assuming that you would liken. to serve as your attorney. 2. If you elect to file suit against Mr. Epstein pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Section 2255, Mr. Epstein will not contest the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida over his person and/or the subject matter, and Mr. Epstein waives his right to contest liability and also waives his right to contest damages up to an amount as agreed to between you and Mr. Epstein, so long as you elect to proceed exclusively under 18 U.S.C. § 2255, and you waive any other claim for damages, whether pursuant to state, federal, or common law. Notwithstanding this waiver, Epstein's agreement with the United States, his waivers and failure to contest liability and such damages in any suit are not to be construed as an admission of any criminal or civil liability. 3. As stated above, Mr. Epstein has agreed to pay the fees of the attorney representative selected by the independent third party. This provision, however, shall not obligate Epstein to pay the fees and costs of contested litigation filed against him. Thus, if after consideration of potential settlements, you ands elect to file a contested lawsuit pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2255 or you elect to pursue any other contested remedy, the obligation to pay the costs of the attorney representative, as opposed to any statutory or other obligations to pay reasonable attorneys fees and costs such as those contained in Section 2255, shall cease. As mentioned above, you have no obligation to select as your counsel. If ou would like to have , directly at represent you, you must contact him or his partner, . Please note that, even if you decide not to pursue a claim against Mr. Epstein, has put together a team of counselors who can assist you with any counseling or other services that oui mi t need. You also can continue to contact the FBI's Victim Services Coordinato EFTA01728924 NOTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED VICTIM . NOVEMBER 14, 2008 PAGE 3 OF 3 If you have already selected other counsel to represent you, or if you do so in the future, and you decide to file a claim against Jeffrey Epstein, Mr. Epstein's attorney, asks that you have your attorney contact West Palm Beach, FL 33401, It also is important that you inform me if you hire an attorney so that I may communicate with you through that attorney, or if you change your address or telephone number. In addition, there has been litigation between the United States and two other victims regarding the disclosure of the entire agreement between the United States and Mr. Epstein. can provide further guidance on this issue, or if you select another attorney to represent you, that attorney can review the Court's order in the matter of In re Jane Does I and 2, S.D. Fl. Court File No. 08-80736-CIV-MARRA. Please understand that neither the U.S. Attorney's Office nor the Federal Bureau of Investigation can take part in or otherwise assist in civil litigation. Thank you for all of your assistance during the course of this investigation and please accept the heartfelt regards of myself and Special Agents l and for your health and well-being. If you have any questions regarding this letter, you can contact me at the address and telephone number shown above. cc: Esq. By: R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY EFTA01728925 U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida 500 South Australian Ave., Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 8204711 September 3, 2008 VIA UNITED STATES MAIL It Hollywood, Florida 33020 Re: Jeffrey Epstein AMENDED NOTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED VICTIM Dear By virtue of this letter, the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida asks that you provide the following amended notice to your client, Some of the information contained in the July 9, 2008 letter to was inaccurate, so please advise her of the following changes. As you were previously advised, on June 30, 2608, Jeffrey Epstein (hereinafter referred to as "Epstein) entered a plea of guilty to violations of Florida Statutes Sections 796.07 (felony solicitation of prostitution) and 796.03 (procurement of minors to engage in prostitution), in the 15th Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County (Case Nos. 2006-cf- 009454AXX)QMB and 2008-cf-009381A3OOCM13) and was sentenced to a term of twelve months' imprisonment to be followed by an additional six months' imprisonment, followed by twelve months of Community Control 1, with conditions of community confinement imposed by the Court. In light of the entry of the guilty plea and sentence, the United States has agreed to defer federal prosecution in favor of this state plea and sentence, subject to certain conditions, including the following: 1. An independent Special Master was assigned the task of selecting an attorney representative to represent the victims in connection with civil EFTA01728926 r ffiroMF ED [CA ESTION OF IDENTIFIED VICTIM SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 PAGE 2 OF 3 litigation between the victims and Mr. E Special Master selected Esq. of the firm ' P.A., a highly-res ed and experienced attorney. bligated to use as her civil attorney, but, as explained in greater detail below, services will be provided at no cost to because Mr. Epstein is obligated to pay the costs and fees of the attorney-re resentative. Also, Mr. Epstein and his attorneys can only contact via like to serve asher attorney. , assuming that she would 2. a elects to file suit against Mr. Epstein pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Section 2255, Mr. Epstein will not contest the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida over his person and/or the subject matter, and Mr. Epstein waives his right to contest liability and also waives his ri t to contest damages up to an amount as agreed to between and Mr. Epstein, so long as IMF elects to proceed exc usive y under 18 U.S.C. § 2255, and she waives any other claim for damages, whether pursuant to state, federal, or common law. Notwithstanding this waiver, Epstein's agreement with the United States, his waivers and failure to contest liability and such damages in any suit are not to be construed as an admission of any criminal or civil liability. 3. As stated above, Mr. Epstein has agreed to pay the fees of the attorney representative selected by the independent third party. This provision, however, shall not obligate Epstein to pay the fees and costs of contested litigation filed a ainst him. Thus, if after consideration of potential settlements, and elect to file a contested lawsuit pursuant to 1 .S.C. 2255 ors e elects to pursue any other contested remedy, the obligation to pay the costs of the attorney representative, as opposed to any statutory or other obligations to pay reasonable attorneys fees and costs such as those contained in Section 2255, shall cease. ii... will be contacting ou within the next two weeks to explain these terms and to determine if he may contact directly. If you would like to contact la directly, he can be reached at . EFTA01728927 ESQ. AMENDED NOTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED VICTIM SEPTEMBER 3,2008 PAGE 3 OF 3 If has selected other counsel to represent her, or if she does so in the funire, and she decides to pursue a claim against Jeffrey Epstein, Mr. Epstein's attorney asks that he be contacted at. West Palm Beac As I stated in my earlier notification, please understand that neither the U.S. Attorney's Office nor the Federal Bureau of Investigation can take part in or otherwise assist in civil litigation, but we again thank you and your client for all of her assistance during the course of this investigation. By: cc: , Esq. Esq. R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY. EFTA01728928

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