Letter from Kenneth Starr to House Oversight staff alleging impropriety in Jeffrey Epstein deferred prosecution agreement
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Letter from Kenneth Starr to House Oversight staff alleging impropriety in Jeffrey Epstein deferred prosecution agreement The passage cites a high‑profile lawyer (Kenneth Starr) and a senior DOJ official (Deputy Attorney General Mark Filip) raising questions about the federal prosecutors’ role in a deferred‑prosecution deal for Jeffrey Epstein. It suggests possible motive or bias but provides no concrete evidence, dates, or financial details, limiting immediate investigative value. However, the involvement of senior officials and the reference to a specific agreement make it a moderate‑value lead worth follow‑up. Key insights: Starr claims federal prosecutors pressured for a longer prison term for Epstein contrary to a state‑level agreement.; Allegation that the agreement was misrepresented by attorney J. Sloman.; Reference to a May 19, 2008 letter (Tab 1) as supporting documentation.
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