Manhattan DA office refuses to release sealed briefs in Epstein appeal, citing civil rights law
Manhattan DA office refuses to release sealed briefs in Epstein appeal, citing civil rights law The passage reveals that the Manhattan District Attorney’s office, led by Cyrus Vance Jr., is actively blocking the release of sealed appellate briefs related to Jeffrey Epstein, indicating potential obstruction of press access to evidence. It names specific officials (Cyrus Vance Jr., Danny Frost) and attorneys (Jay Lefkowitz, Martin Weinberg) and cites a legal basis (NY Civil Rights Law 50‑b). While the claim is not novel—Epstein case coverage is well‑known—the concrete details about the DA’s refusal and willingness to comply only if a court orders unsealing provide a clear investigative lead for FOIA or court petition efforts. Key insights: Danny Frost, communications director for DA Cyrus Vance Jr., cited NY Civil Rights Law 50‑b to deny a reporter’s request for sealed briefs.; Frost indicated the DA office would not oppose a court‑ordered petition for a redacted brief.; Jeffrey Epstein’s former counsel Jay Lefkowitz no longer represents him; Martin Weinberg is now counsel.
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Manhattan DA office refuses to release sealed briefs in Epstein appeal, citing civil rights law The passage reveals that the Manhattan District Attorney’s office, led by Cyrus Vance Jr., is actively blocking the release of sealed appellate briefs related to Jeffrey Epstein, indicating potential obstruction of press access to evidence. It names specific officials (Cyrus Vance Jr., Danny Frost) and attorneys (Jay Lefkowitz, Martin Weinberg) and cites a legal basis (NY Civil Rights Law 50‑b). While the claim is not novel—Epstein case coverage is well‑known—the concrete details about the DA’s refusal and willingness to comply only if a court orders unsealing provide a clear investigative lead for FOIA or court petition efforts. Key insights: Danny Frost, communications director for DA Cyrus Vance Jr., cited NY Civil Rights Law 50‑b to deny a reporter’s request for sealed briefs.; Frost indicated the DA office would not oppose a court‑ordered petition for a redacted brief.; Jeffrey Epstein’s former counsel Jay Lefkowitz no longer represents him; Martin Weinberg is now counsel.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA Case No. 08-80736-Civ-MarratIVIatthewman JANE DOE #1 AND JANE DOE #2, Petitioners, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 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, WIFREDO A. FERRER UNITED STATES ATTORNEY By: s/A. Marie Villafafia A. MARIE VILLAFAFIA Assistant United States Attorney Florida Bar No. 0018255 500 South Australian Ave, Suite 40
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(USAFLS) From: Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 4:25 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: draft letter to DAG I t.'"...1. ;Or • > EXHIBIT B-127 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-014941 57 EFTA00224728 U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida Airs: Assistant LAS Auorney 99N.& eth Street Aftam: Ft 33132 (305) 961-9100 DELIVERY BY FEDERAL EXPRESS June 2, 2008 Honorable Mark Filip Office of the Deputy Attorney General United States Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 Re: Jeffrey Epstein Dear Judge Filip, Jeffrey Epstein is a part-time resident of Palm Beach County, Florida. In 2006, the Federal Bureau of Investigation began investigating allegations that, over a two-year period, Epstein paid approximately 28 minor females from Royal Palm Beach High School to come to his house for sexual favors. In July 2006, the matter was presented to AUSA A. Marie Villafana of our West Palm Beach b
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