Internal DOJ communications reveal contested Deferred Prosecution Agreement for Jeffrey Epstein and alleged pressure to secure a state plea with stricter terms
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Internal DOJ communications reveal contested Deferred Prosecution Agreement for Jeffrey Epstein and alleged pressure to secure a state plea with stricter terms The passage provides concrete names (Matthew Menchel, Marie Villafana, Andrew Lourie, J. Slovan), dates, and specific procedural actions regarding Epstein's DPA, suggesting a possible manipulation of federal‑state coordination. While the details are not publicly verified, they offer actionable leads for FOIA requests or interview targets. The controversy is high, but the information is not wholly novel, as other reports have mentioned DOJ involvement in Epstein's case, hence a strong but not blockbuster score. Key insights: Menchel (Criminal Division Chief) rejected the state‑plea term, insisting on a two‑year state imprisonment.; The DPA allegedly restricts the state judge from offering probation or alternative sanctions.; Andrew Lourie is said to have advocated declining federal prosecution in favor of a state case.
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