Precedence: ROUTINE

Precedence: ROUTINE To: Miami Attn: From: Miami Squad PB-2 Contact: SA Approved By: Drafted By: Case ID #: 72-MM-I13327 (Pending) Title: ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ; OBSTRUCTION OO: MM Synopsis: Request for SAC authority to utilize non Bureau certified undercover employee in an undercover role. Details: On or about August of 2009, Bradley James Edwards, date of birth was contacted by Alfredo Rodriguez, date of birth 04/12/1954. Edwards is an attorney who is representing four female individuals who are suing Jeffrey Epstein (FBI case 31E-MM-108062). Rodriguez was an employee for Epstein. Edwards deposed Rodriguez and served him with a federal subpoena to provide any and all documents relating to the case. Rodriguez was trying to sell Edwards documents that he claimed were pertinent to the civil case. Edwards explained to Rodriguez that his demands were illegal and that he was obligated under the subpoena to turn the documents over. Rodriguez was still demanding $50,000.00 for