Public Corruption Unit

Public Corruption Unit Short Form Updates April 2, 2021 A. SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS IN CASES EFTA00102147 • • US v. Ghislaine Maxwell, USAO 2018R01618 (AUSAs Pomerantz, Moe, Comey): On June 29, 2020 a grand jury returned a six count indictment charging Maxwell for her role in facilitating Epstein's abuse of minor girls. Maxwell was arrested on July 2 at a residence in New Hampshire and has been detained since. 2 EFTA00102148 The team made an initial discovery production on or about August 21, 2020, and is working on a second discovery production of electronic materials in the coming month. The team is also working with the USAO-SDFL, OPR and the West Palm Beach Police Department among other sources to obtain and review materials relevant to the prior investi ation. Additionally, the team is in the process of reaching out to counsel for to begin initial discussions about the possibility of a felony disposition. We are a so continuing to pursue a potential interview w