Kavanaugh‑Era DOJ Letter from Kenneth Starr’s Firm Requests Review of Federal Prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein

Kavanaugh‑Era DOJ Letter from Kenneth Starr’s Firm Requests Review of Federal Prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein

The fax shows senior former counsel (Kenneth Starr) and a DOJ Deputy Attorney General (Mark Filip) being asked to intervene in a federal case against Jeffrey Epstein, citing political pressure tied to Letter signed by Kenneth W. Starr (former counsel) on behalf of Epstein’s defense. Requests Deputy Attorney General Mark Filip to review a proposed federal prosecution. Alleges that the USAO in Miami

Kavanaugh‑Era DOJ Letter from Kenneth Starr Seeking Review of Federal Action Against Jeffrey Epstein

The document is a privileged attorney‑client communication from former independent counsel Kenneth Starr to Deputy Attorney General Mark Filip, requesting a DOJ review of a proposed federal prosecutio Starr requests Deputy Attorney General Mark Filip to review a proposed federal prosecution of Jeffre Alleges that the Miami U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) set an arbitrary June 2, 2008 deadline to for

EFTA00009116

(USAFLS)

(USAFLS) From: 'ent: fo: Subject: Esptei Itr 5 19 08. pdf r..on a a 2U00613A5FADS4)PM Epstein EFTA00225672 sure I do everything within my power to obviate a need for trial through a reasonable alternative resolution. Although it is clear that CEOS is not directing a prosecution here, and has stated only that you have the authority to commence such a prosecution, I am well aware that the decision whether to proceed, subject to any further process in Washington, is now within your discretion. I think the new facts should greatly influence your decision and accordingly, I hope you will agree to meet with me, both to discuss the new evidence and to discuss a resolution to this matter once and for all. I am available to meet with you at your earliest convenience subject to our mutual availability. Respectfully, Jay The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitute inside information, and is intended onl

U.S. Department of Justice

U.S. Department of Justice Washington, D.C. 2053U June 23, 2008 Jay Lefkowitz, Esq. Kenneth Starr, Esq. Kirkland and Ellis LLP Gentlemen: This Office has completed a thorough review of the U.S. Attorney's handling of the matter involving your client, Jeffrey Epstein. We have received and reviewed your letters of May 19, June 3 and June 19, 2008, the attachments to the June 19 letter, as well as your submissions to the Criminal Division and the U.S. Attorney's Office. Additionally, we have reviewed an extensive set of materials provided by the U.S. Attorney's Office and conferred with a number of highly experienced Department attorneys about this matter. The Deputy Attorney General has also been briefed. As you know, the Department of Justice vests considerable discretion in its U.S. Attorneys, and the Deputy Attorney General will intervene in only the most unusual of circumstances. We do not believe such intervention is warranted here. Even if we were to substitute our

Starr‑Whitley Letter to Deputy Attorney General Requests End to Federal Involvement in Jeffrey Epstein Case

The document is a formal request from high‑profile attorneys (Kenneth Starr and Joe Whitley) to a senior DOJ official, alleging prosecutorial misconduct, selective federal prosecution, and financial i Letter signed by Kenneth W. Starr (former independent counsel) and Joe D. Whitley (law firm partner) Alleges that the DOJ’s Miami U.S. Attorney’s Office (Alex Acosta) pursued a federal prosecution of