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Case No. 08-80736-Civ-MarratIVIatthewman
JANE DOE #1 AND JANE DOE #2,
Petitioners,
Respondent.
UNITED STATES' NOTICE OF FILING THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL PRIVILEGE LOG
Pursuant to the Court's June 18, 2013 Omnibus Order (DE 190), the Respondent, United
States of America, by and through the undersigned Assistant United States Attorney, hereby gives
notice of its filing of its Third Supplemental Privilege Log. The index has been marked with
Bates Numbers P-014924 thru P-015267.
The documents referenced in the Third Supplemental Privilege Log will be delivered
tomorrow to the Chambers of U.S. District Judge Kenneth A. Marra for ex parte in camera review,
pursuant to the Court's Omnibus Order.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
s/A. Marie Villafafia
Assistant United States Attorney
Florida Bar No. 0018255
500 South Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Telephone: 561-820-8711
Facsimile: 561-820-8777
ann.marie.c.villafana@usdoj.gov
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that on August 3, 2015, I electronically filed the foregoing
document with the Clerk of the Court using CM/ECF. According to the Court's website,
counsel for all parties are able to receive notice via the CM/ECF system.
s/A. Marie Viilafafia
Assistant United States Attorney
SERVICE LIST
Jane Does I and 21. United States,
Case No. 08-80736-CIV-MARRA/MATTHEWMAN
United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
Brad Edwards, Esq.,
Farmer Jaffe Weissing Edwards Fistos Lehrman
425 N Andrews Ave Ste 2
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-3268
brad®pathtojustice.com
954-524-2820
Fax: 954-524-2822
Paul G. Cassell
S.J. Quinney College of Law at the
University of Utah
332 S. 1400 E.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
(80 I ) 585-5202
Fax: (801) 585-6833
E-mail: casselp®law.utah.edu
Attorneys for Jane Doe # I and Jane Doe # 2
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Fax 561 820-8777
Cc: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS)
Dear Roy and Jack:
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I am just writing to re-state that it is
cd, binding agreement and
that there is no need for further mod
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Please keep us informed of the date
Thank you.
A. Marie Villafana
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
From:
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <AVillafana@usa.doj.gov>
Sent:
Wednesday, July 09, 2008 12:35 PM
To:
Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS)
Cc:
Kuyrkendall, E N. (MM) (FBI); Richards, Jason R. (MM) (FBI); Lee, Dexter (USAFLS)
Subject:
FW: Jeffrey Epstein -- Response from Jack Goldberger
Attachments:
Letter to A. Marie Villafana dated 070908.pdf
Attached please find Jack Goldberger's response to my letter.
A. Marie Villafafla
Assistant U.S. Attorney
561 209-1047
Original Message
This attachment has been sent to you on behalf of Jack A. Goldberger, Esquire.
Regards,
Nayanira Alanis,
Legal Assistant
Atterbury, Goldberger & Weiss, P.A.
250 Australian Avenue South
Suite 1400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
T#561.659-8300
F#561.835-8691
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July 9, 2008
A. Marie C. Villafana, Esq.
Assistant United States Attorney
United States Attorney's Office
500 South Australian Avenue
4th Floor, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
SENT VIA E-MAIL ct FACSIMILE
(561) 820-8777
Re:
Jeffrey E. Epstein
Dear Ms. Villafana:
• t JACK A. GOLDBERGER
JASON &WEISS
Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney
f Member of New Jersey & Florida Bars
Thank you for your letter to me dated July 8, 2008 and the draft document dated, e-mailed and faxed
to me at my office on June 30, 2008, styled "Notification of Identified Victims." I would like to
address a few related issues.
First, please note that we have several requests concerning any such notification. Specifically, we
request that:
(a) My notification be sent to any individual by mail (or served upon their attorney,
to the extent known), and we respectfully object to any service by hand, a method of
service which carries the concomitant risk of conversations regarding the notification
that potentially would place the federal authorities in a position of being advocates
for civil litigation;
(b) Any notification be effectuated by a separate mailing to each individual without
the inclusion of any language that appeared on the second page of your June 30, 2008
memorandum; i.e. rather than including in each notification a large section listing
"identified individuals" with redactions other than the name of the recipient (which
we contend would be a clear and impermissible signal to any individual that the
notification is a broad notification to numerous other alleged victims). Rather, a
simple one page notification directed only to the recipient, and limited to the
information currently on the first page of your draft memorandum would suffice.
One Clearlake Centre. Suite 1400
250 Australian Avenue South West Palm Beach, FL 33401
p 561.659.8300 f 561.835.8691 wwwagwpa.com
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(c) You eliminate from any notification any language that is currently contained in
the "acknowledgment" section of the June 30, 2008 memorandum; and
(d) You supplement the notification with the Government's previously made
representation that it is not vouching for the veracity of any claim by any identified
individual. See Letter from J. Sloman to E.
(10/25/07).
Second, please note also that we do not understand your request that Mr. Epstein and his attorneys
execute the rider / acknowledgment contained within your June 30 hand-delivered draft.
Specifically, we do not believe that the Non-Prosecution Agreement requires Mr. Epstein's execution
of any such additional stipulation. Because we want to ensure that Mr. Epstein continues to strictly
comply with the letter of the parties' agreement, we respectfully ask that you explain why you
believe that the Non-Prosecution Agreement requires execution of your stipulation.
Our understanding of the Non-Prosecution Agreement is that it does not require Mr. Epstein to
"acknowledge" anything not already contained within the four corners of the written agreement. The
agreement certainly contains no written term obligating that he "waive any evidentiary challenge to
the introduction of a copy" of any "Notification of Identified Victims" in "any judicial proceeding
between any identified individual" and Mr. Epstein, as your memorandum currently requests.
Further, please note that your June 30 stipulation, as drafted, is not limited to Section 2255
proceedings. Rather, your June 30 draft requires Mr. Epstein to waive evidentiary challenges in "any
judicial proceeding" - - which clearly exceeds the bounds of the parties' written agreement.
Third, I would respectfully request that you provide me with the names of the "pro bono lawyers"
who, you indicated to me at our June 30 meeting at my office, were intending to represent certain
persons identified on your June 30 draft notification, as well as any knowledge that the Government
has as to how they were selected, and what communications the Government has had with them to
date.
Finally, please know that it is Mr. Epstein's firm intent to fulfill strictly each term and condition of
his Non-Prosecution Agreement with the Government. Nothing in this letter should be construed,
however, as waiving any defense that may be available to Mr. Epstein under the parties' written
agreement.
I look forward to your response. Until then, I remain,
V
trul
A. Goldberger
cc:
Jeffrey Epstein
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Cc: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Acosta, Alex (USAFLS)
Dear Jay:
Jeff asked that I forward the victim notification letter to you. It is attached.
Thank you.
«Victim Notification Ltr.pdf»
A. Marie Villafafia
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
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U.S. Department of Justice
United States Attorney
Southern District of Florida
500 South Australian Ave., Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 8204711
Facsimile: (561) 820-8777
November 29, 2007
Miss
Re:
Crime Victims' Riahts — Notification of Resolution of Epstein Investigation
Dear Miss
Several months ago, I provided you with a letter notifying you of your rights as a victim
pursuant to the Justice for All Act of 2004 and other federal legislation, including:
(I)
The right to be reasonably protected from the accused.
(2)
The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any public court proceeding
involving the crime or of any release or escape of the accused.
(3)
The right not to be excluded from any public court proceeding, unless the court
determines that your testimony may be materially altered if you are present for other
portions of a proceeding.
(4)
The right to be reasonably heard at any public proceeding in the district court
involving release, plea, or sentencing.
(5)
The reasonable right to confer with the attorney for the United States 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.
I am writing to inform you that the federal investigation of Jeffrey Epstein has been
completed, and Mr. Epstein and the U.S. Attorney's Office have reached an agreement containing
the following terms.
First, Mr. Epstein agrees that he will plead guilty to two state offenses, including the offense
of soliciting minors to engage in prostitution, which will require him to register as a sexual predator
for the remainder of his life.
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NOVEMBER 29, 2007
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Second, Mr. Epstein has agreed to make a binding recommendation of 18 months'
imprisonment to the state court judge who sentences him. Mr. Epstein will serve that sentence of
imprisonment at the Palm Beach County Jail.
Third, Mr. Epstein has agreed that he will not contest jurisdiction or liability if you elect to
seek damages from him because the United States has identified you as a minor victim of certain
federal offenses, including travel in interstate commerce to engage in prostitution with minors and
the use of facilities of interstate commerce to induce minors to engage in prostitution. To assist you
in making such a claim, the U.S. Attorney's Office has asked an independent Special Master to
select attorneys to represent you. Those attorneys are Aaron Podhurst and Robert ("Bob")
Josefsberg with the law firm of Podhurst Orseck, P.A. They can be reached at (305) 358-2800. 1
anticipate that someone from their law firm will be contacting you shortly. I must also advise you
that you are not obligated to use these attorneys. In fact you have the absolute right to select your
own attorney. so you can decide not to speak with Mssrs. Podhurst/ Josefsberg at all. or you can
speak with them and decide at any time to use a different attorney. Ifyou do decide to seek damages
from Mr. Epstein and you decide to use Messrs. Podhurst / Josefsberg as your attorneys, Mr. Epstein
will be responsible for paying attorney's fees incurred during the time spent trying to negotiate a
settlement. If you are unable to reach a settlement with Mr. Epstein, you and Mr. Josefsberg can
discuss how best to proceed.
As I mentioned above, as part of the resolution of the federal investigation, Mr. Epstein has
agreed to plead guilty to state charges. Mr. Epstein's change of plea and sentencing will occur on
December 14, 2007, at
a.m., before Judge Sandra K. McSorley, in Courtroom 11F at the Palm
Beach County Courthouse, 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, Florida. Pursuant to
Florida Statutes Sections 960.001(1)(k) and 921.143(1), you are entitled to be present and to make
a statement under oath. If you choose, you can submit a written statement under oath, which will
be filed by the State Attorney's Office on your behalf. If you elect to prepare a written statement,
it should address the following:
the facts of the case and the extent of any harm, including social, psychological, or
physical harm, financial losses, loss of earnings directly or indirectly resulting from
the crime for which the defendant is being sentenced, and any matter relevant to an
appropriate disposition and sentence. Fl. Stat. 921.143(2).
You also are entitled to notification when Mr. Epstein is released from imprisonment at the
end of his prison term and/or if he is allowed to participate in a work release program. To receive
such notification, please provide the State Attorney's Office with the following information:
1.
Your name
2.
Your address
3.
Your home, work, and/or cell phone numbers
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NOVEMBER 29, 2007
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4.
Your e-mail address
5.
A notation of whether you would like to participate in the "VINE system," which
provides automated notification calls any time an inmate is moved. (To use this
system, your calls must go to you directly, not through a switchboard.)
Thank you for all of your help during the course of the investigation. If you have any
questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me or Special Agent Nesbitt Kuyrkendall
at (561) 822-5946.
Sincerely,
R. Alexander Acosta
United States Attorney
By:
A. Marie Villafana
Assistant United States Attorney
cc:
Special Agent Nesbitt Kuyrkendall, F.B.I.
Ms. Clearetha Wright, Victim-Witness Coordinator, U.S. Attorney's Office
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
From:
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <AVillafana@usa.doj.gov>
Sent:
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 2:02 PM
To:
Jack Goldberger
Cc:
Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS)
Subject:
RE: Jeffrey Epstein
Jack, Karen and I will call you at 3:30. Should we call 659-8300? And what number should we use for Roy?
Thank you.
A. Marie Villafalia
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Reach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
I'm ok with 3;30 please conference me into the call
Jack
Cc: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS)
Dear Roy:
Jeff Sloman contacted me and asked me to return your call regarding the Epstein matter. I am forwarding to
you an e-mail that I sent to Jay Lefkowitz last night.
Karen and I can call you at 3:30 to speak about your list of issues. If that time does not work, please let me
know what times you are available.
Thank you.
A. Marie I/alfalfa
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
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West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
Cc: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS)
Dear Mr. Lefkowitz:
1 understand that the Deputy Attorney General has completed his review of the Epstein matter and has
determined that federal prosecution of Mr. Epstein's case is appropriate.
Accordingly, Mr. Epstein has until the close of business on Monday, June 30, 2008, to comply with the terms
and conditions of the agreement between the United States and Mr. Epstein (as modified by the U.S. Attorney's
December 19th letter to Ms. Sanchez), including entry of a guilty plea, sentencing, and surrendering to begin his
sentence of imprisonment.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the number shown below.
A. Marie Villafafla
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
77
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
From:
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <AVillafanagusa.dolgov>
Sent:
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 12:23 PM
To:
REtlack@Royelack.com
Cc:
Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS)
Subject
FW: Jeffrey Epstein
Dear Roy:
Jeff Sloman contacted me and asked me to return your call regarding the Epstein matter. I am forwarding to
you an e-mail that I sent to Jay Lefkowitz last night.
Karen and I can call you at 3:30 to speak about your list of issues. If that time does not work, please let me
know what times you are available.
Thank you.
A. Marie Villafana
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
Cc: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS)
Dear Mr. Lefkowitz:
I understand that the Deputy Attorney General has completed his review of the Epstein matter and has
determined that federal prosecution of Mr. Epstein's case is appropriate.
Accordingly, Mr. Epstein has until the close of business on Monday, June 30, 2008, to comply with the terms
and conditions of the agreement between the United States and Mr. Epstein (as modified by the U.S. Attorney's
December 19'h letter to Ms. Sanchez), including entry of a guilty plea, sentencing, and surrendering to begin his
sentence of imprisonment.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the number shown below.
A. Marie Villafana
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Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
82
EFTA00190331
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
From:
Jack Goldberger <jgoldberger@agwpa.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 1:32 PM
To:
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
Subject:
RE: Jeffrey Epstein
I'm ok with 3;30 please conference me into the call
Jack
Cc: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS)
Dear Roy:
Jeff Sloman contacted me and asked me to return your call regarding the Epstein matter. I am forwarding to
you an e-mail that I sent to Jay Lefkowitz last night.
Karen and I can call you at 3:30 to speak about your list of issues. If that time does not work, please let me
know what times you are available.
Thank you.
A. Marie Villafana
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
Cc: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS)
Dear Mr. Lefkowitz:
I understand that the Deputy Attorney General has completed his review of the Epstein matter and has
determined that federal prosecution of Mr. Epstein's case is appropriate.
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Accordingly, Mr. Epstein has until the close of business on Monday, June 30, 2008, to comply with the terms
and conditions of the agreement between the United States and Mr. Epstein (as modified by the U.S. Attorney's
December 10 letter to Ms. Sanchez), including entry of a guilty plea, sentencing, and surrendering to begin his
sentence of imprisonment.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the number shown below.
A. Marie Villafana
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
84
EFTA00190333
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
From:
Roy BLACK <RBLACK@royblack.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 3:02 PM
To:
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
Cc:
jack goldberger
Subject:
Re: FW: Jeffrey Epstein
Marie that is a good time. I also want to conference Jack Goldberger
into the call. This will be a wrap up call. Roy
>>> "Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)"
<Ann.Marie.C.Villafana@usdoj.gov> 6/24/2008 12:23 PM >>>
Dear Roy:
Jeff Sloman contacted me and asked me to return your call regarding the
Epstein matter. I am forwarding to you an e-mail that I sent to Jay
Lefkowitz last night.
Karen and I can call you at 3:30 to speak about your list of issues.
If that time does not work, please let me know what times you are
available.
Thank you.
A. Marie Villafaila
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209.1047
Fax 561 820-8777
Cc: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS)
Dear Mr. Lefkowitz:
I understand that the Deputy Attorney General has completed his review
of the Epstein matter and has dctcnnincd that federal prosecution of
Mr. Epstein's case is appropriate.
Accordingly, Mr. Epstein has until the close of business on Monday,
June 30, 2008, to comply with the terms and conditions of the agreement
between the United States and Mr. Epstein (as modified by the U.S.
Attorney's December 19th letter to Ms. Sanchez), including entry of a
guilty plea, sentencing, and surrendering to begin his sentence of
imprisonment.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the number
shown below.
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A. Marie Villafana
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
86
EFTA00190335
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
From:
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <AVillafana@usa.doj.gov>
Sent:
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 3:08 PM
To:
Roy BLACK
Subject:
RE: FW: Jeffrey Epstein
Iii Roy -- Is this the best number to call? (305) 371-6421
A. Marie Villafana
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
Original Message
Cc: jack goldberger
Marie that is a good time. I also want to conference Jack Goldberger
into the call. This will be a wrap up call. Roy
>>> "Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)"
<Ann.Maric.C.Villafana@usdoj.gov> 6/24/2008 12:23 PM >>>
Dear Roy:
Jeff Sloman contacted me and asked me to return your call regarding the
Epstein matter. I am forwarding to you an e-mail that I sent to Jay
Lcfkowitz last night.
Karen and I can call you at 3:30 to speak about your list of issues.
If that time does not work, please let me know what times you are
available.
Thank you.
A. Marie Villafana
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
Cc: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS)
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EFTA00190336
Dear Mr. Leflcowitz:
I understand that the Deputy Attorney General has completed his review
of the Epstein matter and has determined that federal prosecution of
Mr. Epstein's case is appropriate.
Accordingly, Mr. Epstein has until the close of business on Monday,
June 30, 2008, to comply with the terms and conditions of the agreement
between the United States and Mr. Epstein (as modified by the U.S.
Attorney's December 19th letter to Ms. Sanchez), including entry of a
guilty plea, sentencing, and surrendering to begin his sentence of
imprisonment.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the number
shown below.
A. Marie Villafatha
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
88
EFTA00190337
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
From:
Roy BLACK <RBLACK@royblack.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 3:13 PM
To:
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
Subject:
RE: FW: Jeffrey Epstein
yes.
>>> "Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)"
<Ann.Marie.C.Villafana®usdoj.gov> 6/24/2008 3:08 PM >>>
Hi Roy -- Is this the best number to call? (305) 371-6421
A. Marie Villafafla
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
---Original Message--
Cc: jack goldberger
Marie that is a good time. I also want to conference Jack Goldberger
into the call. This will be a wrap up call. Roy
>>> "Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)"
<Ann.Marie.C.Villafana@usdoj.gov> 6/24/2008 12:23 PM >>>
Dear Roy:
Jeff Sloman contacted me and asked me to return your call regarding
the
Epstein matter. I am forwarding to you an e-mail that I sent to Jay
Lefkowitz last night.
Karen and I can call you at 3:30 to speak about your list of issues.
If that time does not work, please let me know what times you are
available.
Thank you.
A. Marie Villafafla
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
Cc: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS)
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EFTA00190338
Dear Mr. Le&owitz:
I understand that the Deputy Attorney General has completed his review
of the Epstein matter and has determined that federal prosecution of
Mr. Epstein's case is appropriate.
Accordingly, Mr. Epstein has until the close of business on Monday,
June 30, 2008, to comply with the terms and conditions of the
agreement
between the United States and Mr. Epstein (as modified by the U.S.
Attorney's December 19th letter to Ms. Sanchez), including entry of a
guilty plea, sentencing, and surrendering to begin his sentence of
imprisonment.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the
number
shown below.
A. Marie Villafalla
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820.8777
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
From:
Jack Goldberger cjgoldberger@agwpa.com>
Sent:
Saturday, June 28, 2008 3:38 PM
To:
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
Subject:
RE: Notice of Non-Compliance
Marie
not a problem.
Cc: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS); RBlack@RoyBladccom
Dear Jack:
I have conferred with a state court practitioner who stated that there is nothing that prohibits you front agreeing to a consecutive six-
month sentence of incarceration followed by one year of community control as specified in the non-prosecution agreement.
If you elect to proceed with the plea agreement as currently drafted, we ask that you insert the word "imprisoned" following the words
"six months" in the second sentencing paragraph.
Please confirm that this change is acceptable. Thank you.
Marie
Original Message
Cc: Jack Goldberger lgoldberger®agwpa.com>
Dear Ms Villafana,
please allow this e-mail to confirm our telephone conference of 6:30 pm on June 27 wherein we discussed the Epstein plea agreement
and we agreed that the Epstein state plea agreement was in compliance with the September 2007 non-prosecution agreement entered
into between Mr. Epstein and the USAO for the Souhem District of Florida.
Jack Goldberger
Cc: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS)
Dear Messrs. Goldberger and Black:
Please see the attached Notification Letter.
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<O80627 Goldberger Black notification Itr.pdf>>
A. Marie Villafana
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
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U.S. Department of Justice
United States Attorney
Southern District of Florida
500 South Australian Ave., Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561)820-8711
Facsimile: (560 820-8777
June 27, 2008
Jack A. Goldberger, Esq.
Atterbury, Goldberger & Weiss, P.A.
One Clearlake Centre, Suite 1400
250 Australian Ave S.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401-5015
Roy Black, Esq.
Black Srebnick Komspan & Stumpf P.A.
201 S. Biscayne Blvd, Suite 1300
Miami, FL 33131
Re:
Jeffrey Epstein
Dear Messrs. Goldberger and Black:
Thank you for providing me with the proposed plea agreement between Mr. Epstein and the
State Attorney's Office. The U.S. Attorney's Office hereby provides Notice that the proposed
sentencing provision does not comply with the terms of the Non-Prosecution Agreement.
The second sentencing paragraph of the proposed plea agreement reads:
On 08CF00938I AM B, the Defendant is sentenced to 18 months Community Control
I (one). As a special condition of this Community Control the Defendant must
serve the first 6 months in the Palm Beach County Detention Facility . . .
The Non-Prosecution Agreement specifically provides:
Epstein shall be sentenced to consecutive terms of twelve (12) months and six (6)
months in county jail for all charges, ... without probation or community control in
lieu of imprisonment.
Thus, the proposed plea agreement with the State Attorney's Office does not comply with the terms
of the Non-Prosecution Agreement. To comply with the Agreement, Mr. Epstein must make a
binding recommendation of eighteen months imprisonment, which means confinement twenty-four
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ROY BLACK, ESQ.
JUNE 27, 2008
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hours a day at the County Jail, and the judge must accept that recommendation. Community control
must follow that term of incarceration.
Secondly, we have not been provided with a copy of the Information filed in case number
08CF00938 I AMB. I want to confirm that Mr. Epstein is being charged with the substantive offense
of procuring minors to engage in prostitution, not attempted procurement. Accordingly, please
provide me with a copy of the Information at your earliest opportunity. I will be available via e-mail
throughout the weekend or you may reach me on my cell phone at 561 601-2301.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
R. Alexander Acosta
United States Attorney
By:
cc:
Karen Atkinson, AUSA
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A. Marie lillafafta
Assistant United States Attorney
EFTA00190343
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
From:
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <AVillafana@usa.doj.gov>
Sent:
Monday, June 30, 2008 5:13 PM
To:
Ted Leopold
Subject:
RE: Epstein Investigation
I will do so. Look forward to hearing from you.
A. Marie Villciaila
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
Thanks Ann Marie. I will get back to you.
p.s., Tell Janice LeClainche and Jeff Sloman hello for me. Both are good friends for mine.
Original Message
Dear Ted: Here is my e-mail address and contact information.
Thank you for your assistance.
A. Marie Villain&
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
139
EFTA00190344
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
From:
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <AVillafana@usa.doj.gov>
Sent:
Monday, June 30, 2008 5:19 PM
To:
Ted Leopold
Subject:
RE: Epstein Investigation
I wish it had been more time, but this way the girls get some compensation without the horrors of a trial.
A. Marie Villajaiia
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Reach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
ps, great job of not letting this guy off.
Original Message
I will do so. Look forward to hearing from you.
A. Marie Villafana
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Reach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
Thanks Ann Marie. I will get back to you.
p.s., Tell Janice LeClainche and Jeff Sloman hello for me. Both are good friends for mine.
Original Message-----
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Dear Ted: Here is my e-mail address and contact information.
Thank you for your assistance.
A. Marie Villafaila
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
144
EFTA00190346
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
From:
Ted Leopold <TLeopold@riccilaw.com>
Sent:
Monday—lune 30, 2008 5:43 PM
To:
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
Subject:
RE: Epstein Investigation
correct. Quite a story however. Makes you wonder what a guy like this is thinking.
Original Message
I wish it had been more time, but this way the girls get some compensation without the horrors of a trial.
A. Marie Villafana
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
ps, great job of not letting this guy off.
Original Message
I will do so. Look forward to hearing from you.
A. Marie Villafaiia
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
Thanks Ann Marie. I will get back to you.
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p.s., Tell Janice LeClainche and Jeff Sloman hello for me. Both are good friends for mine.
Original Message
Dear Ted: Here is my e-mail address and contact information.
Thank you for your assistance.
A. Marie
lafa&
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
156
EFTA00190348
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
From:
Ted Leopold <TLeopold@riccilaw.com>
Sent:
Wednesday, July 02, 2008 5:21 PM
To:
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
Cc:
Spencer Kuvin
Subject:
RE: Epstein Investigation
I will get you the names tomorrow. Thanks
Spencer, please see me.
Original Message
Dear Ted: Here is my e-mail address and contact information.
Thank you for your assistance.
A. Marie Villain&
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
166
EFTA00190349
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
From:
Jack Goldberger <jgoldberger@agwpa.com>
Sent:
Wednesday, July 09, 2008 3:56 PM
To:
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
Subject:
RE: Epstein contact
Dear Marie,
I am the contact person . My office address is sufficient for contact
jack
Cc: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS)
Dear Jack: I have received your letter and am considering it now. One of the questions I had asked you last
week was whether you are the person whom attorneys for the victims should contact if they decide to file any
claim. Are you the person? And, if so, what, if any, contact information would you like me to provide?
Thank you.
A. Marie Villafaiia
Assistant U.S. Attorney
561 209-1047
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Ann Marie C. Villafana, Esq.
Office of the United States Attorney
500 S. Australian Avenue
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
RE:
Jeffrey Epstein
Dear Ms. Villafana:
Thank you for your letter of July 17, 2008. In it, you ask whether Mr. Epstein "intends to fully
abide by the Non-Prosecution Agreement." The answer is yes.
We confirm as you state in your letter that the Agreement requires that "the federal Grand Jury
investigation will remain suspended, and all pending federal Grand Jury subpoenas will be held
in abeyance unless and until [Mr.' Epstein] violates any term of [the Non-Prosecution
Agreement]." We also confirm that under the Agreement, "prosecution in this District for these
offenses shall be deferred in favor of prosecution by the State of Florida, provided that Epstein
abides by the .
conditions and the requirements of tit) Agreement"
As you know, there is no provision in the Agreement referring in any way to Section 3509(k).
By that statute, Congress imposed a mandatory obligation on federal district courts to stay
certain civil cases. Its operation is not subject to the control or discretion of any party. Whether
Title 18, United States Code, Section 3509(k) applies to this civil litigation is a question of law
for resolution by Judge Main. Accordingly, we are abiding by our ethical obligation to advise
the Court of its statutory mandate under Section 3509(k).
Finally, thank you for notifying me that our motion to quash technically remains outstanding.
Wo had previously notified the Court that the parties did not wish to argue the issue. I agree that
the Agreement requires its withdrawal and we will file a formal notice withdrawing it this week.
Please do not hesitate to call me if you wish ftirther clarification of our position or to discuss this
matter in any way. Until then, I remain,
Very truly yours,
•
Michael R. Tein
cc:
Jack Goldberger, Esq.
Roy Black, Esq.
Alex Acosta, Esq.
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
From:
Kuyrkendall, E N. (FBI) <E.Kuyrkendall@ic.fbi.gov>
Sent:
Thursday, July 03, 2008 12:49 PM
To:
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFIS)
Subject:
Re: Epstein Agreement
As usual u r the best. Lots going on but have a great 4th and I'll reach out to u next week. I hope the Col does the right thing!
— Original Message
Cc: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS); Kuyrkendall, E N.; Richards, Jason R.
Dear Colonel Gauger:
Thank you for taking the time to meet with us on Tuesday. As we discussed, I have attached the pertinent portion of Mr. Epstein's
agreement with the U.S. Attorney's Office.
«Epstein Agnnt Portion.pdf>>
I also wanted to call to your attention a couple of items regarding the issue of Work Release. During the change of plea, Mr. Epstein
stated that he would be working at the Florida Science Foundation, located at 250 Australian Avenue, Suite 1400, that the Foundation
had been in existence for a "couple of years," and that he had been working there "every day" prior to the plea. The Division of
Corporations' documents show that the Florida Science Foundation was incorporated in November 2007, not a "couple of years
ago." The address provided for the "office" of the Florida Science Foundation is Jack Goldberger's office suite, and neither the office
building directory nor the office suite door reflects that such a business is located there, and neither the security guard nor any building
tenant that FBI questioned knows of the existence of such a business. Mr. Epstein also could not have been working there "every day"
when he hadn't been in Palm Beach County in the past six months.
I would appreciate the opportunity to review the work release regulations. If Mr. Epstein truly is eligible for the program, we have no
objection to him being treated like any other similarly situated prisoner, but sitting in his attorney's office suite making telephone
calls, web-surfing, and having food delivered to him is probably not in accordance with the objectives of imprisonment. Obviously,
the decision is left entirely within your discretion, but I wanted to make sure that you had a complete picture before you made that
decision.
Thank you again, and have a wonderful 4th of July.
Marie
A. Marie Villafafla
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
167
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
From:
Roy BLACK <RBLACK@royblack.com>
Sent:
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 2:38 PM
To:
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
Subject:
Re: Jeffrey Epstein
Ok. I am on the road in califomia and can call in about an hour or so.
Original Message
Hi Roy -- It relates to the performance of the criminal Non-Prosecution Agreement.
A. Marie Villafana
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
Original Message
I am out of town. What is it about?
>>> "Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)" <Ann.Marie.C.Villafana@usdoj.gov>
07/30/08 11:44 AM >»
Dear Roy: Arc you available this afternoon to discuss the Epstein
matter? Please let me know what time works best for you.
Thank you.
A. Marie Villafa0a
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209.1047
Fax 561 820-8777
279
EFTA00190354
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
From:
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <AVillafana@usa.doj.gov>
Sent:
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 2:43 PM
To:
Roy BLACK
Cc:
Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS)
Subject:
RE: Jeffrey Epstein
Can Karen and I call you on your cell at 4:00 Florida time? I just need your number. Or you can call us at Karen's desk -- 561 209-
1014.
Thank you.
A. Marie Villafana
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820.8777
Original Message
Ok. I am on the road in califomia and can call in about an hour or so.
Original Message
Hi Roy -- It relates to the performance of the criminal Non-Prosecution Agreement.
A. Marie Villafaila
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
\Vest Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820.8777
Original Message
I am out of town. What is it about?
>> "Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)" <Ann.Maric.C.Villafanesdoj.gov>
07/30/08 11:44 AM >>>
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EFTA00190355
Dear Roy: Are you available this afternoon to discuss the Epstein
matter? Please let me know what lime works best for you.
Thank you.
A. Marie Villafana
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
281
EFTA00190356
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
From:
Roy BLACK <RBtACK@royblack.com>
Sent:
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 2:45 PM
To:
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
Subject:
Re: Jeffrey Epstein
I am in the mountains and the cell doesn't work well. I will get to a landline at 4 and call you.
Original Message
Cc: Karen (USAFLS) Atkinson <Karen.Atkinson®usdoj.gov>
Can Karen and I call you on your cell at 4:00 Florida time? 1 just need your number. Or you can call us at Karen's desk -- 561 209-
1014.
Thank you.
A. Marie Villafa0a
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
Original Message-----
Ok. I am on the road in california and can call in about an hour or so.
Original Message
Hi Roy -- It relates to the performance of the criminal Non-Prosecution Agreement.
A. Marie Villafafla
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
\Vest Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
Original Message
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I am out of town. What is it about?
>>> "Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)'<Ann.Marie.C.Villafana©usdoj.gov>
07/30/08 11:44 AM >»
Dear Roy: Arc you available this afternoon to discuss the Epstein
matter? Please let me know what time works best for you.
Thank you.
A. Marie Villafalia
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
283
EFTA00190358
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
From:
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <AVillafana@usa.doj.gov>
Sent:
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 2:32 PM
To:
Roy BLACK
Subject:
RE: Jeffrey Epstein
Iii Roy -- It relates to the performance of the criminal Non-Prosecution Agreement.
A. Marie Villafana
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
Original Message
lain out of town. What is it about?
>>> "Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)" <Ann.Marie.C.Villafana@usdoj.gov>
07/30/08 11:44 AM >>>
Dear Roy: Are you available this afternoon to discuss the Epstein
matter? Please let me know what time works best for you.
Thank you.
A. Marie Villafaila
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Pahn Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209.1047
Fax 561 820.8777
278
EFTA00190359
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
From:
Roy BLACK <RBLACK@royblack.com>
Sent:
Wednesday, July 30, 20081:18 PM
To:
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
Subject:
Re: Jeffrey Epstein
I am out of town. What is it about?
>>> "Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)" <Ann.Marie.C.Villafana@usdoj.gov>
07/30/08 11:44 AM >>>
Dear Roy: Are you available this afternoon to discuss the Epstein
matter? Please let me know what time works best for you.
Thank you.
A. Marie Villafana
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
275
EFTA00190360
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
From:
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <AVillafana@usa.doj.gov>
Sent:
Wednesday, July 09, 2008 3:59 PM
To:
Jack Goldberger
Subject:
RE: Epstein contact
Great. Thanks. Just faxed a letter to you. I have to rim to an appointment but will be in tomorrow morning.
A. Marie Villa
Assistant U.S. Attorney
561 209-1047
Dear Marie,
I am the contact person . My office address is sufficient for contact
jack
Cc: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS)
Dear Jack: I have received your letter and am considering it now. One of the questions I had asked you last
week was whether you are the person whom attorneys for the victims should contact if they decide to file any
claim. Are you the person? And, if so, what, if any, contact information would you like me to provide?
Thank you.
A. Marie Villafaiia
Assistant U.S. Attorney
561 209-1047
221
EFTA00190361
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
From:
Roy BLACK <RBLACK@royblack.com>
Sent:
Thursday, August 07, 2008 4:34 PM
To:
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
Subject:
Re: Notification of Possible Compelled Disclosure of theNon-Prosecution Agreement
Marie I am working on this and will get back to you.
Original Message
Cc: Dexter (USAFLS) Lee <Dextertec@usdoj.gov>
Cc: Karen (USAFLS) Atkinson <Karcn.Atkinson@usdoj.gov>
Dear Roy:
In accordance with paragraph 13 of the Non-Prosecution Agreement, I ant providing notice of possible compulsory process
commanding the disclosure of the Agreement. As I'm sure you know, two of Mr. Epstein's victims have filed suit against the United
States alleging that the government violated their rights as victims by not consulting them prior to entering into the Non-Prosecution
Agreement.
As part of their response to one of the government's filings, the victims asked the Court to order the production of the Non-Prosecution
Agreement. The deadline for the government to respond is August 15th and we intend to oppose the motion based upon the
confidentiality provision. I have attached a copy of the victims' pleading for your review.
In connection with this, we want to make certain that we arc making consistent representations to the judiciary regarding the contents
of the Agreement. I know that Jack Goldberger filed the Agreement under seal in the state court in accordance with the state judge's
order. Can you provide us with a copy of what Jack filed, so that, if we are ordered by the federal court to disclose the agreement, it is
exactly the same as what has been filed in the state court?
Thank you again for your assistance.
Regards,
Marie
<<DE19_08080I_Victime Rcsp to Notice.pdf>>
A. Marie Villafa0a
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209.1047
Fax 561 820-8777
306
EFTA00190362
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
From:
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <AVillafana@usa.doj.goy>
Sent:
Thursday, August 07, 2008 4:36 PM
To:
Roy BLACK
Subject:
RE: Notification of Possible Compelled Disclosure of theNon-Prosecution Agreement
Thank you, Roy. Your help is greatly appreciated.
A. Marie Villafaila
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820.8777
Original Message
Marie I am working on this and will get back to you.
Original Message
Cc: Dexter (USAFLS) Lee <Dexter.Lec@usdoj.gov>
Cc: Karen (USAFLS) Atkinson <Karen.Alkinson®usdoj.gov>
Dear Roy:
In accordance with paragraph 13 of the Non-Prosecution Agreement, I am providing notice of possible compulsory process
commanding the disclosure of the Agreement. As I'm sure you know, two of Mr. Epstein's victims have filed suit against the United
States alleging that the government violated their rights as victims by not consulting them prior to entering into the Non-Prosecution
Agreement.
As part of their response to one of the government's filings, the victims asked the Court to order the production of the Non-Prosecution
Agreement. The deadline for the government to respond is August 15th and we intend to oppose the motion based upon the
confidentiality provision. I have attached a copy of the victims' pleading for your review.
In connection with this, we want to make certain that we are making consistent representations to the judiciary regarding the contents
of the Agreement. I know that Jack Goldberger filed the Agreement under seal in the state court in accordance with the state judge's
order. Can you provide us with a copy of what Jack filed, so that, if we arc ordered by the federal court to disclose the agreement, it is
exactly the same as what has been filed in the state court?
Thank you again for your assistance.
Regards,
Marie
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<<DE19_08080I_Vicrims' Resp to Notice.pdt>>
A. Marie Villafafia
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
308
EFTA00190364
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
From:
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <AVillafana@usa.doj.gov>
Sent:
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 9:08 AM
To:
Roy BLACK
Subject:
RE: Jeffrey Epstein
Roy, thank you for your response and your assistance. I will forward your request to Dexter Lee, who is representing the United
States in the civil suit.
Can you please ask Jack Goldberger to send me an exact copy of what was filed under seal in the state court? I want to insure that all
of us are presenting the same packet of documents as the final agreement.
Regards,
Marie
A. Marie Villafafla
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
Original Message
Marie: I have conferred with the lawyers on the team. They all thank you for agreeing to oppose any disclosure of the 9/24/07
agreement. We firmly believe this document is not discoverable in the civil cases. However if the court rules against you on this we
request that you further ask that any disclosure be subject to a strong protective order prohibiting dissemination to anyone except
counsel to the petitioners. We are particularly concerned because civil lawyers are more apt to publicize something like this than those
of us who litigate on the criminal side of the docket. You may recall one lawyer standing on the bridge to palm beach railing over his
misconceptions of the case. This is the typical vehicle they use to get more plaintiffs. You had also asked what documents were
disclosed in the state court. As part of counsels obligation to fully disclose any promises or inducements which led to the plea
agreement, the 9/24/07 agreement was filed with the court. It was filed under seal. Once again I want to re-assure you that Mr. Epstein
and his counsel intend to stand by their agreements. If you or anyone in the USAO have any concern about a possible breach please
call or email me again so we can discuss any dispute or misunderstanding and allay any concerns. Thanks again. Roy
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
From:
Lanna Belohlavek <Lbelohla@sa15.state.fl.us>
Sent:
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 11:35 AM
To:
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
Subject:
RE: Non-Prosecution Agreement in Epstein Case
Marie
The 7 page agreement was filed under seal with the attached signature pages.
As to a transcript, you would have to contact court administration and arrange for that together with payment.
Good luck.
Cc: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS)
Hi Lanna — I am attaching the agreement, with addenda, for filing with the Court under seal.
We also noticed a couple of "misstatements" during the change of plea and wanted to call them to your
attention. First, the Division of Corporations' documents show that the Florida Science Foundation was
incorporated in November 2007, not a "couple of years ago" as reported by Mr. Epstein. The address provided
for the "office" of the Florida Science Foundation is Jack Goldberger's office suite, and neither the office
building directory nor the office suite door reflects that such a business is located there, and neither the security
guard nor any building tenant that FBI questioned knows of the existence of such a business. And, of course,
Mr. Epstein could not have been working there "every day" when he hasn't been in Palm Beach County in the
past six months.
We will leave it to your discretion as to whether this should be brought to the Court's attention.
<<Epstein Agrmt001.pdf»
A. Marie Villafafia
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
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U.S. Department of Justice
United States Attorney
Southern District of Florida
500 South Australian Ave., Suite 400
West Bairn Beach, FL 33401
(561)820-8711
Facsimile: (561) 820-8777
July 22, 2008
VIA FACSIMILE
Michael R. Tein, Esq.
Lewis Tein, P.L.
3059 Grand Avenue, Suite 340
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Re:
Jeffrey Epstein
Dear Mr. Tein:
In response to your letter of July 21, 2008, the United States hereby provides
notice that the United States Attorney has determined, based upon reliable evidence, that,
during the period of the Non-Prosecution Agreement, Jeffrey Epstein has willfully
violated the conditions of the Agreement. A "breach of any one of these conditions
allows the United States to elect to terminate the agreement and to investigate and
prosecute Epstein and any other individual or entity for any and all federal offenses."
The Non-Prosecution Agreement called for Mr. Epstein to plead guilty to a child
sex offense; to serve eighteen months imprisoned at the Palm Beach County Jail,
followed by twelve months of home confinement; and to accept a list of victims who
could file suit against Mr. Epstein for damages. Recently, several of the designated
victims sought relief. In response, Mr. Epstein sought a stay of those proceedings based
on the fact that an ongoing federal investigation exists. This argument was forwarded
despite the aforementioned agreement wherein the United States Attorney's Office agreed
not to prosecute Mr. Epstein if he complies with the terms of the Agreement.
The portion of the agreement concerning compensation to victims is extremely
material to the Agreement and is not being honored by Mr. Epstein. To complete the
performance of his contractual obligations, Mr. Epstein must submit to suit under 18
U.S.C. § 2255 and admit that the Identified Victims are victims of an offense enumerated
in that section. By seeking to stay all civil litigation, during what you assert is the term
of the Non-Prosecution Agreement, Mr. Epstein is avoiding performance of that essential
contractual term.
EFTA00190367
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!AEI. R. TEIN, ESQ.
JULY 22, 2008
PAGE 2
Accordingly, the United States Attorney's Office hereby provides timely notice of
Mr. Epstein's breach of the Non-Prosecution Agreement. Pursuant to the Agreement, the
United States Attorney's Office may initiate its prosecution within sixty (60) days of
giving notice of the violation.
Sincerely,
R. Alexander Acosta
United States Attorney
By:
A Marie Villafana
Assistant United States Attorney
cc:
Karen Atkinson, Esq.
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
From:
Jay Lefkowitz OLefkowitz@kirkland.com>
Sent:
Thursday, August 14, 2008 2:39 PM
To:
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
Cc:
Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS); lefkowitz@kirkland.com
Subject:
Re: Follow-up point
Marie - In reviewing your December proposal, there are a couple of things I don't understand.
What limits are placed upon individuals who proceed under 2255 as if "Mr. Epstein had been tried federally and convicted
of an enumerated offense." In other words, what individuals would have this right? And would these individual only
have this right if they proceeded exclusively under 2255? Also, to what enumerated offenses do you think would Mr.
Epstein have to make constructive admissions of conviction? and how many such offenses? And against
whom? Remember that while you may have investigated various offenses, he only plead guilty to certain state crimes.
Finally, would paragraphs 8-10 of the September Agreement still be operative?
I am trying hard to understand what you have intended by the December letter. Alex has says he thinks it benefits Jeffrey,
and I am open to understanding it that way. But I would like some clarity on these issues.
Thanks -- Jay
- Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)"
<Ann.Marie.C.Villafana@uscloj.gov>
08/14/2008 12:44 PM
To <lotkowitz@kirkland.com>
cc 'Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS)" <KarenAtkinson©uadoj.gov>
Subject Follow-up point
Eli Jay — I forgot to mention that I can no longer argue that the Court shouldn't force us to produce the
agreement because we have already provided the victims with the relevant portion when I now understand from
you that I have NOT provided them with the relevant portion.
A. Marie Villafalia
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
From:
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <AVillafana@usa.doj.gov>
Sent:
Thursday, August 14, 2008 3:27 PM
To:
Jay Lefkowitz
Cc:
Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS); Roy BLACK
Subject:
RE: Follow-up point
Dear Jay:
The modification contained in the December letter is clear and simple, that is why we were not surprised by Mr.
Epstein's and his attorneys' actions affirming acceptance of the modification. Mr. Epstein's acceptance of the
modification by pleading guilty was equally clear and simple -- it followed written communications from Mr.
Sloman and myself that read: "Mr. Epstein has until the close of business on Monday, June 30, 2008, to comply
with the terms and conditions of the agreement between the United States and Mr. Epstein (as modified by the
U.S. Attorney's December 19th letter to Ms. Sanchez), including entry of a guilty plea, sentencing, and
surrendering to begin his sentence of imprisonment."
As clearly stated in the December letter, only those "individuals whom [the United States] was prepared to
name in an Indictment as victims of an enumerated offense" are the beneficiaries of the agreement. That is the
list of names that I provided to Messrs. Goldberger and Tein following the change of plea. Under the
September/October agreement, all "individuals whom [the United States] has identified as victims" are the
beneficiaries, so I would prepare a supplement to the earlier list to include identified victims whom we were not
yet prepared to name in an indictment.
Again, as stated in the letter, the modification replaces paragraphs 7 and 8 of the Agreement, including
paragraphs 7A through 7C that are included in the October Addendum. This means that Mr. Epstein's waiver
of "his right to contest damages up to an amount as agreed to between the identified individual and Epstein"
will no longer exist, nor will Mr. Epstein's obligation to pay for the victims' counsel. Paragraphs 9 and 10 are
still in effect. This includes the statement that there is no admission of civil or criminal liability, and that,
"[e]xcept as to those individuals who elect to proceed EXCLUSIVELY under 18 USC § 2255, ... Epstein's
signature [cannot] be construed as admissions or evidence of civil or criminal liability." This addresses your
question regarding exclusivity.
I don't think that Mr. Epstein has to make any constructive admissions of conviction. He only needs to admit
that the 32 girls whose names I have provided to Mr. Goldberger are "victims" of an offense listed in 18 U.S.C.
2255.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions. Thank you.
A. Marie Villafana
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
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Cc: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS); lefkowitz@kirkland.com
Marie - In reviewing your December proposal, there are a couple of things I don't understand.
What limits are placed upon individuals who proceed under 2255 as if "Mr. Epstein had been tried federally and convicted
of an enumerated offense." In other words, what individuals would have this right? And would these individual only
have this right if they proceeded exclusively under 2255? Also, to what enumerated offenses do you think would Mr.
Epstein have to make constructive admissions of conviction? and how many such offenses? And against
whom? Remember that while you may have investigated various offenses, he only plead guilty to certain state crimes.
Finally, would paragraphs 8-10 of the September Agreement still be operative?
I am trying hard to understand what you have intended by the December letter. Alex has says he thinks it benefits Jeffrey,
and I am open to understanding it that way. But I would like some clarity on these issues.
Thanks -- Jay
"Villatana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)-
<Ann.Marie.C.VIllefanaeusdoi.gov>
08/14/2008 12:44 PM
To <letkowazakakland corn>
cc "Allunson. Karen (USAF1S)" <Karen Atkinson@usdoj.gova
Subject Follow-up point
Hi Jay — I forgot to mention that I can no longer argue that the Court shouldn't force us to produce the
agreement because we have already provided the victims with the relevant portion when I now understand from
you that I have NOT provided them with the relevant portion.
A. Marie VillafaPia
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
The information contained in this communication is
confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may
constitute inside information, and is intended only for
the use of the addressee. It is the property of
Kirkland & Ellis LLP or Kirkland & Ellis International LLP.
Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this
communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited
and may be unlawful. If you have received this
communication in error, please notify us immediately by
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return e-mail or by e-mail to postmasterekirkland.com, and
destroy this communication and all copies thereof,
including all attachments.
331
EFTA00190373
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
From:
Jay Lefkowitz <ilefkowitz@kirkland.com>
Sent:
Friday, August 15, 200810:53 AM
To:
Villafana, Ann Marie C (USAFLS)
Cc:
Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS); Roy BLACK Martin Weinberg
Subject:
Re: Follow-up point
Marie - thanks for responding to my email. You have narrowed down some of the implementation issues.
As I told you this morning, we cannot accept your contention that Mr. Epstein is bound by an agreement he
didn't sign as opposed to one he did sign, particularly in light of my written communications to your
office dated December 21, 2007 and December 26, 2007. However, before we can make a determination
whether to adopt the December language as you have now explained it, we need to confer with our client, which
we will be able to do within the next two weeks.
I look forward to speaking with you soon to resolve these issues.
Jay
Cc: "Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS)" <Karen.Atkinson®usdoj.gov>; "Roy BLACK"
<RBLACK@rnyblack.com>
Dear Jay:
The modification contained in the December letter is clear and simple, that is why we were not surprised by Mr.
Epstein's and his attorneys' actions affirming acceptance of the modification. Mr. Epstein's acceptance of the
modification by pleading guilty was equally clear and simple -- it followed written communications from Mr.
Sloman and myself that read: "Mr. Epstein has until the close of business on Monday, June 30, 2008, to comply
with the terms and conditions of the agreement between the United States and Mr. Epstein (as modified by the
U.S. Attorney's December 19thletter to Ms. Sanchez), including entry of a guilty plea, sentencing, and
surrendering to begin his sentence of imprisonment."
As clearly stated in the December letter, only those "individuals whom [the United States] was prepared to
name in an Indictment as victims of an enumerated offense" are the beneficiaries of the agreement. That is the
list of names that I provided to Messrs. Goldberger and Tein following the change of plea. Under the
September/October agreement, all "individuals whom [the United States] has identified as victims" are the
beneficiaries, so I would prepare a supplement to the earlier list to include identified victims whom we were not
yet prepared to name in an indictment.
Again, as stated in the letter, the modification replaces paragraphs 7 and 8 of the Agreement, including
paragraphs 7A through 7C that are included in the October Addendum. This means that Mr. Epstein's waiver
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EFTA00190374
of "his right to contest damages up to an amount as agreed to between the identified individual and Epstein"
will no longer exist, nor will Mr. Epstein's obligation to pay for the victims' counsel. Paragraphs 9 and 10 are
still in effect. This includes the statement that there is no admission of civil or criminal liability, and that,
"[e]xcept as to those individuals who elect to proceed EXCLUSIVELY under 18 USC § 2255, . . . Epstein's
signature [cannot] be construed as admissions or evidence of civil or criminal liability." This addresses your
question regarding exclusivity.
I don't think that Mr. Epstein has to make any constructive admissions of conviction. He only needs to admit
that the 32 girls whose names I have provided to Mr. Goldberger are "victims" of an offense listed in 18 U.S.C.
2255.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions. Thank you.
A. Marie Villafafia
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
Cc: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS); lefkowitz@kirkland.com
Marie - In reviewing your December proposal, there are a couple of things I don't understand.
What limits are placed upon individuals who proceed under 2255 as if "Mr. Epstein had been tried federally and convicted
of an enumerated offense." In other words, what individuals would have this right? And would these individual only
have this right if they proceeded exclusively under 2255? Also, to what enumerated offenses do you think would Mr.
Epstein have to make constructive admissions of conviction? and how many such offenses? And against
whom? Remember that while you may have investigated various offenses, he only plead guilty to certain state crimes.
Finally, would paragraphs 8-10 of the September Agreement still be operative?
I am trying hard to understand what you have intended by the December letter. Alex has says he thinks it benefits Jeffrey,
and I am open to understanding it that way. But I would like some clarity on these issues.
Thanks — Jay
"Villalana, Ann Mario C. (USAFLS)-
cAnn.Mario.C.VIllalanaeusdoi.gov>
08/14/2008 12.44 PM
To <lelticnvitzigkiatlanclreom,
cc `Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS)" <Karen.Atkinson@uscloj.poy>
Subject Follow-up point
Hi Jay — I forgot to mention that I can no longer argue that the Court shouldn't force us to produce the
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agreement because we have already provided the victims with the relevant portion when 1 now understand from
you that I have NOT provided them with the relevant portion.
A. Marie VilIola&
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
From:
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <AVillafana@usa.doj.gov>
Sent:
Thursday, August 21, 2008 5:32 PM
To:
lefkowitz@kirkland.com; Roy BLACK
Cc:
Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS)
Subject:
Jeffrey Epstein
Attachments:
080821 Villafana ltr to Lefkowitz and Black.pdf; DE26_080821_Protective Order.pdf
Dear Jay and Roy — I have attached a letter in response to Jay's letter of August 18, 2008, and an Order we
received today in the Jane Doe'. United States litigation.
«080821 Villafana IV to Lefkowitz and Black.pdf>>
<<DE26_080821_Protective Order.pdf >>
A. Marie Villafaila
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561 209-1047
Fax 561 820-8777
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EFTA00190377
U.S. Department of Justice
United States Attorney
Southern District of Florida
500S Australian Ave Ste 400
West Palm Beall, FL 33401
(361)8204711
Facsimile• O6O8204777
August 21, 2008
Jay P. Lefkowitz, Esq.
Kirkland & Ellis liP
Citigroup Center
153 East 53rd Street
New York, New York 10022-4675
Roy Black, Esq.
Black Srebnick Kornspan & Stumpf P.A.
201 S. Biscayne Blvd, Suite 1300
Miami, FL 33131
Re:
Jeffrey Epstein
Dear Jay and Roy:
Thank you for your response to my earlier letter. The U.S. Attorney's Office shares
in your desire to implement all of the terms of the Non-Prosecution Agreement. As you are
aware, the jointly-approved Special Master. Judge Mi. has already selected an attorney
representative, Robert Josefsberg, who was accepted by both parties. The Office has
conferred with Mr. Josefsberg, who has agreed to continue in that role. In October 2007, Mr.
Josefsberg expended time, effort, and funds in preparing to serve as the attorney
representative, and he will need a written confirmation from you that his future fees and
expenses will be paid in accordance with the terms of the Non-Prosecution Agreement.
Please provide me with a copy of that correspondence for my file.
With that matter settled, I believe that the requirement for a joint written submission
to the Special Master has been extinguished. Nonetheless, I have no objection to attempting
to create a joint statement to assist Mr. Josefsberg in serving his duties. Regarding your
suggestion that we ask Judge
to "offer the final word on how certain clauses should
be interpreted and satisfied," I believe that the Agreement speaks for itself.
EFTA00190378
JAr P. LFIXOWIT7, ESQ.
Ror BLACK. ESQ.
AUGUST' 21,2008
PAGE 2 op 2
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, following Mr. Epstein's sentencing, the U.S.
Attorney's Office provided Mr. Epstein's counsel with a list of the individuals whom it was
prepared to name in an indictment as victims of an offense enumerated in 18 U.S.C. § 2255.
and none of those names will be deleted. By his agreement, Mr. Epstein sought to resolve
liability for all criminal activity known to the United States as of the lime of his plea and
sentencing, and he is responsible for damages to all victims of that criminal activity.
.
Copies of the victim notifications will continue to be provided to counsel for Mr.
Epstein. Please let me know whether I should continue to list Mr. Goldberger as the point
of contact for the civil litigation. Regarding your suggestion on the content of the
notification letters, I intend to use the same format that was used in the letters previously
approved by Messrs. Goldberger and Tein, except that I will include the language from the
September and October agreements. I have enclosed a draft herewith. Because I previously
provided the victims with incorrect information—albeit with the approval of Mr. Epstein's
counsel—it is imperative that I correct the error promptly. Accordingly, if you have any
substantive objections to the letter, please advise me by tomorrow afternoon.
Sincerely,
R. Alexander Acosta
United States Attorney
By: ad
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Assistant United States Attorney
cc:
Karen Atkinson, Chief. Northern Division
EFTA00190379
U.S. Department of Justice
United States Attorney
Southern District of Florida
500 South Australian Aw.. Suite 400
West Palm Beach. FL 3340!
(36!) 820.87!!
Facsimile: 060 820-8777
August 22. 2008
VIA FACSIMILE A
U.S. MAIL
ND
Michael E. Dutko, Esq.
Bogenschutz & Dutko
600 S. Andrews Ave, Suite 500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-2802
DRAFT
Re:
Jeffrey Epstein=
: AMENDED NOTIFICATION
OF IDENTIFIED vicrim
Dear Mr. Dutko:
By virtue of this letter, the United States Attorney's Office for the SouthernMt
of Florida asks that you provide the following amended notice to your client,
Some of the information contained in the July 20,2008 letter to Ms.
was inaccurate,
so please advise her of the following changes.
As you were previously advised, 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-00938IAXXXMB) 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 I, 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:
I.
An independent Special Master was assigned the task of selecting an
attorney representative to represent the victims in connection with civil
EFTA00190380
AMENDED Ronne'mot+ OF IDENTIFIED VIC nm
Aucus-r 22, 2008
PAGE 2 OF 3
DRAFT
litigation between the victims and Mr. Epstein. The Special Master
selected Robert Josefsberg, Esq. of the firm Podhurst Orseck, P.A., a
highly-respected and experienced attorney.
Ms.
is not
obligated to use Mr. Josefsberg as her civil attorney, but, as explained
in greater detail below, Mr. Josefsberg's services will be provided at no
cost to Ms.
because Mr. Epstein is obligated to pay the costs
and fees of the attorney-representative. Also, Mr. Epstein and his
attorneys can only contact Ms.
via Mr. Josefsberg, assuming
that she would like Mr. Josefsberg to serve as her attorney.
2.
If Ms.
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 a eed to between Ms.
and Mr.
Epstein, so long as Ms.
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 ra
ft . Thus, if after consideration of
potential settlements, Ms.
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 to bear the costs of the attorney representative, shall
cease.
Mr. Josefsberg will be contactiniovithin the next week to explain these terms and
to determine if he may contact Ms.
directly. If you would like to contact Mr.
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AUGUST 22.2008
PAGE 3 OF 3
Josefsberg directly, he can be reached at 305 358-2800.
If Ms.
has selected other counsel to represent her, or if she does so in the
future, and she decides to pursue a claim against Jeffrey Epstein. his attorney, Jack
Goldberger, asks that he be contacted at Atterbury Goldberger and Weiss, 250 Australian
Avenue South, Suite 1400, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
In addition, a judge has ordered that the United States make available to any
designated victim (and/or her attorney) a copy of the actual agreement between Mr. Epstein
and the United States, so long as the victim (and/or her attorn
reviews, signs, and agrees
to be bound by a Protective Order entered by the Court. If Ms.
would like to review
the Agreement, please let me know, and I will forward a copy of the Protective Order for her
signature.
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.
DRAFT
By:
cc:
Robert Josefsberg, Esq.
Jack Goldberger, Esq.
EFTA00190382
Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM
Document 26
Entered on FLSD Docket 08/21/2008
Page 1 of 2
NO. 08-80736-CIV-MARRABOHNSON
IN RE: JANE DOES I AND 2,
Petitioners.
THIS CAUSE comes before the Court on the Petitioners' ore tenus motion seeking the
production of the Non-Prosecution Agreement between the United States Attorney's Office for the
Southern District of Florida ("USAO") and Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein"). After consideration of the
Motion, the arguments of the parties, and the record, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the
Petitioners' Motion is GRANTED. The USAO shall produce the Non-Prosecution Agreement,
including any modifications and addenda thereto, in accordance with the following procedures:
(a)
The USAO shall produce a copy of the Non-Prosecution Agreement,
including any modifications and addenda thereto (collectively referred to as the "Agreement"), to
the attorneys for Petitioners.
(b)
Petitioners and their attorneys shall not disclose the Agreement or its terms
to any third party absent further court order, following notice to and an opportunity for Epstein's
counsel to be heard.
(c)
Before counsel for petitioners show the Agreement to their clients or discuss
the specific terms with them, they must provide a copy of this Order to petitioners, who must review
and acknowledge their receipt of, and agreement to abide by, the terms of the Order. Counsel for
petitioners must promptly provide a copy of that acknowledgment to the USAO.
(d)
If any individuals who have been identified by the USAO as victims of
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Entered on FLSD Docket 08/21/2008
Page 2 of 2
Epstein and/or any attomey(s) for those individuals request the opportunity to review the
Agreement, then the USAO shall produce the Agreement to those individuals, so long as those
individuals also agree that they shall not disclose the Agreement or its terms to any third party
absent further court order, following notice to and an opportunity for Epstein's counsel to be heard
(e)
Prior to producing the documents to any other individuals who have been
identified by the USAO as victims of Epstein and/or any attomey(s) for those individuals, a copy
of this Order must be provided to said individuals, who must review and acknowledge their receipt
of, and agreement to abide by, the terms of this Order. Counsel for petitioners must promptly
provide a copy of that acknowledgment to the USAO.
DONE and ORDERED in Chambers, in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida,
this 21" day of August, 2008.
Copies furnished to: all counsel of record
By signing below, I certify that I have reviewed and agree to be bound by the terms of this
Order.
Dated:
Signed by:
Printed Name:
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I write this letter to correct certain misstatements made in win. letter dated August 21.
2008. and the accompanying draft notification.
First, you state that "Mr. Josefsbcrg expended time, effort and funds in preparing to serve
as attorney representative in October of 2007.- Neither I. nor any other attorney un Mr.
Epstein's defense team. was notified of this work by Mr. Joselsherg.
Second. in the victim notification letter, no judge "has ordered that the United States"
make available a copy of the Non-Prosecution. Agreement. Section (d) of the Order to Compel
Production and Protective Order provides that if any of the alleged - victims- andior their
altonieys "request the opportunity to review the Agreement." the MAO shall comply with tlx:
request so long as those individuals agree not to disclose the Non-Prosecution Agreement. There
is no court order requiring the government to provide the alleged "victims' with ninice that the
Non-Prosecution Agreement is available to them upon request and doing so is in conflict with
the confidentiality provisions of the Agreement. Given that the individuals on the list will have
an attorney representative who is fully aware of the terms of the Non-Prosecution Agreement.
this conflicting paragraph of your notice is unnecessary in any event and should he excised.
Third. misstatements in your prior notification were not made "with the approval of
Mr. Epstein's counsel.-
Fourth. we arc concerned with your open-ended description of Mr. lipstein's
responsibilities regarding civil restitution. The resolution of liability pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
EFTA00190385
A. Marie Villahiuia
August 22. 2008
Page 2
§ 2253 is as stated in paragraphs 7 and S of the Agreement and the Addendum to the Agreement.
no more. no less.
Filth. while ?nu state, in your letter, that the IISAO does nut intend to delete any of the
names on the list provided to Mr. Epstein's counsel. you do not confirm that the prior list is final
and complete. There can be no expansion of the list of individuals that you informed us had
been memorialized as of September 24. 2007 and disclosed to Mr. Epstein un June 30. 2008 (the
date of sentence pursuant to the Agreement's disclosure requirements). Please confirm the exact
name and number of individuals the government plans on notifying as provided for under the
Agreement.
Sixth. based on express language in prior communications front your Office. we are in
agreement that paragraphs 7 and ft of the Agreement arc in need of clari ileation and
implementation. We will work with the attorney representative in attempting to reach a fair
resolution of the outstanding civil matters in a manner that is in accordance with the Agreement.
Seventh, we have previously communicated our objections to the propriety of the
attorney representative engaging in contested litigation. We again dispute the assertion that
Mr. Jostisberg's dutit.s include filing contested litigation. In any ease, that issue is not ripe for
resolution in this point, but again, given his agreement to be the attorney representative, we will
address these matters directly with Mr. Josefsberg.
Siqstircly.
tr,
cc:
Karen Atkinson, Chia, Northern Division
EFTA00190386
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Jay 1'. Lelkowitz
August 22.2008
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U.S. Department of Justice
United States Attorney
Southern District of Florida
500 S. Australian Ave, Ste 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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August 26, 2008
Jay P. Lefkowitz, Esq.
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Citigroup Center
153 East 53rd Street
New York, New York 10022-4675
Roy Black, Esq.
Black Srebnick Kornspan & Stumpf P.A.
201 S. Biscayne Blvd, Suite 1300
Miami, FL 33131
Re:
Jeffrey Epstein
Dear Jay and Roy:
Thank you for your letter of August 22nd. I write to follow up on some of the points
that you raised.
The list of thirty-two victims that was provided to Mr. Goldberger via certified mail
on July 10, 2008 is the final list. As I mentioned, copies of the notification letters to each
victim will be carbon-copied to an attorney for Mr. Epstein and Mr. Josefsberg. I asked you
to advise me whether Mr. Goldberger should continue to be listed as the contact person for
the civil litigation in the amended victim notification letters and whether he should receive
the carbon copies of those letters as they are sent.
1 also asked you to provide me with written confirmation of your agreement to pay Mr.
Josefsberg's fees. Please provide that confirmation to Mr. Josefsberg so that he can begin
his representation, and provide me with a copy for my file.
I have conferred with the lead AUSA in the case of Jane Doe I and 21 United States,
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ROY BLACK, ESQ.
AUGUST 26, 2008
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and he agrees that, based upon the discussion with Judge Marra during the hearing on the
plaintiffs' motion, a notification of the judge's ruling is required. I will, however, change
the language slightly to direct the victims to discuss the matter with Mr. Josefsberg.
With regard to your concerns with my "open-ended description of Mr. Epstein's
responsibilities regarding civil restitution," I agree that the resolution of civil damages claims
is as stated in paragraphs 7 and 8 of the Agreement and Addendum. That is why the
language in the notification is taken verbatim from paragraphs 7, 8, and 7C of the Agreement
and Addendum, except that the victim's name is used in place of "identi fied individual." As
I mentioned in my earlier letter, i f you have any proposed substantive changes, please provide
them to me.
Mr. Goldberger and Mr. Tein explicitly approved the language in my earlier victim
notification letter, even though they apparently were taking the position that the December
19, 2007 letter was not part of the Agreement, so that misinformation was provided to the
victims with the approval of Mr. Epstein's attorneys.
With regard to your sixth and seventh points, I reiterate that it is the Office's position
that the Agreement and Addendum speak for themselves. Let me also reiterate that, while
the Office does not intend to involve itself in any civil negotiations or litigation, if it comes
to our attention that Mr. Epstein has breached the terms of the Agreement, the Office intends
to enforce its right pursuant to the Agreement.
I would appreciate a prompt response to the question regarding which of Mr. Epstein's
attorneys should be named in and receive copies of the notification letters, as well as
documentation of your commitment to paying Mr. Josefsberg's fees so that I may begin
distributing the revised victim notifications on Wednesday morning.
Sincerely,
R. Alexander Acosta
Un'
States Attorney
By:
A.
Villa fafla
Assistant United States Attorney
cc:
Karen Atkinson, Chief, Northern Division
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Please advise how you would like us to proceed. The agreement referred to is the Federal Non-Prosecution agreement
sealed in the file by the judge at the time of the Epstein plea.
I
Jeffrey Epstein
How to proceed? Lanna
Cc: Martin Reed r
Ms. Belohlavek,
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