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U.S. Department atJustice
United States Attorney
Southern District of Florida
500 South .4ustraltan Ave_ Suite 400
West Palm Reach. FL 3340
September 2, 2008
.NOTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED VICTIM
NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 18, UNITED
STATES CODE, SECTION 3509(d) AND FLORIDA LAW,
PROCEEDING.
EFTA00215906
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
Facslutik: (561) 820-8777
September 2, 2008
Jeffrey Herman, Esq.
Herman & Mermelstein, P.A.
18205 Biscayne Blvd., Ste 2218
Miami, FL 33160
Re:
Jeffrey Epstei
OF IDENTIFM.
Dear Mr. I lerman:
By virtue of this letter, the United States Attorney's Office for the
of Florida asks that you provide the following amended notice to
Some of the information contained in the July 10, 2008 letter to
so please advise her of the following changes.
was inaccurate,
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-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
EFTA00215907
SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
PAGE 2 OF 3
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.
s 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
because Mr. Epstein is obligated to pay the costs and fees
of the attorn -re resentative. Also, Mr. Epstein and his attorneys can
only contact
ia Mr. Josefsberg, assuming that she would
like Mr. Josefsberg to serve as her attorney.
2.
If
lEelects 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
greed to between
and Mr.
Epstein, so long assiggelects 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
ainst him. Thus, if after consideration of
potential settlements
nd 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 contactin
' • the next two weeks to explain these
terms and to determine if he may conta
•
f you would like to contact
Mr. Josefsberg directly, he can be reached at
EFTA00215908
SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
PAGE 3 OF 3
If as
selected other counsel to represent her, or if she does so in the
future, and she decides to pursue a claim against Jeffrey Epstein, Mr. Epstein's 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, there has been litigation between the United States and two other victims
regarding the disclosure of the entire agreement between the Ulf
cl Mr. Epstein.
Mr. Josefsberg can provide further guidance on this issue, or i
elects another
attorney to represent her, 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.
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.
It ALEXANDER ACOSTA
By:
cc:
Robert Josefsberg, Esq.
Jack Goldberger, Esq.
EFTA00215909
11.S. Ihpartment of Justice
United States Attorney
Southern District of Florida
500 South Australian Ave. Suite 400
West Palm Beach. FL 3340!
(5611820-8711
Facsimile: (561)820-8777
September 2, 2008
NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 18, UNITED
STATES CODE, SECTION 3509(d) AND FLORIDA LAW,
EXCEPT
A
LEGAL
PROCEEDING.
EFTA00215910
U.S. Department of Justice
United States Attorney
Southern District of Florida
500 South Australian Ave., Suite 400
West Palm Beach FL 33401
(561) 820-871!
Facsimile: (561)820-8777
September 2, 2008
Jeffrey Herman, Esq.
Herman & Mermelstein, P.A.
18205 Biscayne Blvd., Ste 2218
Miami, FL 33160
Re:
Jeffrey
NOTIFICATION
Dear Mr. Herman:
By virtue of this letter, the United States Attorney's Office for the S
of Florida asks that you provide the following amended notice to our client
Some of the information contained in the July 10, 2008 letter tt
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-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
EFTA00215911
AMENDED NOTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED vial
SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
PAGE 2 OF 3
litigation between the victims and Mr. Epstein. The Special Master
selected Robert Josefsberg, Esq. of the firm P hurs Orseck, P.A., a
highly-respected and experienced attorney.
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
because Mr. Epstein is obligated to pay the costs and fees of
the attorney-ill
tive. Also, Mr. Epstein and his attorneys can
only contact
via Mr. Josefsberg, assuming that she would like
Mr. Josefsberg to serve as her attorney.
2.
II
lects 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
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 fit
•
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 contactin
ou within the next two weeks to explain these
terms and to determine if he may contac
directly. If you would like to contact Mr.
Josefsberg directly, he can be reached at
EFTA00215912
AMENDED NOTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED VICTIlt
SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
PAGE 3 OF 3
I
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, Mr. Epstein's 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, 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.
Mr. Josefsberg can provide further guidance on this issue, or i
selects another
attorney to represent her, that attorney can review the Court's order in the matter of In re
Jane Does 1 and 2, S.D. Fl. Court File No. 08-80736-CIV-MARRA.
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.
EFTA00215913
U.S. Department of Justice
United States Attorney
Southern District of Florida
300 South Australian Ave . Suite 400
Nest Palm Beach, FL 33401
O611820-8711
Facsimile (3611820-8777
September 2, 2008
NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 18, UNITED
STATES CODE, SECTION 3509(d) AND FLORIDA LAW,
EXCEPT
IN
CONNECTION
WITH
A
LEGAL
PROCEEDING.
EFTA00215914
U.S. Department of Justice
United Slates Attorney
Southern District of Florida
300 South Australian Ave.. Suite 400
West Palm Beach. FL 33401
O611820-8711
Facsimile (5611820-8777
September 2, 2008
VIA UNITED STATELMAII t
Jeffrey Herman, Esq.
Herman & Mermelstein, P.A.
18205 Biscayne Blvd., Ste 2218
Miami, FL 33160
Re:
Jeffrey Epstein
AMENDED
Dear Mr. Herman:
By virtue of this letter, the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District
f F rida asks that you provide the following amended notice to your client,
Some of the information contained in the July 10, 2008 letter to
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-009381A)OO:MB) 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
EFTA00215915
SEPTEMBER 2. 2008
PAGE 2 OF 3
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.
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
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
tia Mr. Josefsberg, assuming
that she would like Mr. Josefsberg to serve as her attorney.
2.
Ifs
elects to file suit against Mr. Epstein pursuant to Title
I 8, 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
and Mr.
Epstein, so long as
lects to p
y under
18 U.S.C. § 2255, an s e 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 settlement
nd 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 contacti
w"
e next two weeks to explain these
terms and to determine if he may conta
directly. If you would like to contact
Mr. Josefsberg directly, he can be reached at
EFTA00215916
SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
PAGE 3 OF 3
has selected other counsel to represent her, or if she does so in the
future, an s e ea cs to pursue a claim against Jeffrey Epstein, Mr. Epstein's 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, there has been litigation between the United States and two other victims
regarding the disclosure of the entire agreement between the
•
d Mr. Epstein.
Mr. Josefsberg can provide further guidance on this issue, or •
selects another
attorney to represent her, 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-C1V-MARRA.
As 1 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.
EFTA00215917
U.S. Department of Justice
United States Attorney
Southern District of Florida
500 &nab Australian Ave.. Suite 400
West Palm Beach. FL 33401
(561) 820-8711
Facsimile: (56!) 820.8777
September 2, 2008
NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 18, UNITED
STATES CODE, SECTION 3509(d) AND FLORIDA LAW,
EXCEPT IN
CONNECTION
WITH
A
LEGAL
PROCEEDING.
EFTA00215918
U.S. Department of Justice
United States Attorney
Southern District of Florida
300 South Australian Ave., Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 3340!
(561) 820-8711
Facsimile: (56!) 820-8777
September 2, 2008
Jeffrey Herman, Esq.
Herman & Mermelstein, P.A.
18205 Biscayne Blvd., Ste 2218
Miami, FL 33160
Re:
Jeffrey EpsteiaAMENDED
NOTIFICATION
Dear Mr. Herman:
By virtue of this letter, the United States Attorney's Office for the
'
•
of Florida asks that you provide the following amended notice to
Some of the information contained in the July 10, 2008 letter t
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-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
EFTA00215919
SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
PAGE 2 OF 3
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.
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
because Mr. Epstein is obligated to pay the costs and fees
o t e attorne -re resentative. Also, Mr. Epstein and his attorneys can
only contac
via Mr. Josefsberg, assuming that she would
like Mr. Josefsberg to serve as her attorney.
2.
If
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 right to contest
damages up to an
greed to betweer
and Mr.
Epstein, so long astelects
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 a 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 contacting you within the next two weeks to explain these
terms and to determine if he may contac
direct! . If you would like to contact
Mr. Josefsberg directly, he can be reached at
EFTA00215920
SEPTEMBER 2,2008
PAGE 3 OF 3
It
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, Mr. Epstein's 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, 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.
Mr. Josefsberg can provide further guidance on this issue, or ilaelects
another
attorney to represent her, 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.
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.
EFTA00215921