EFTA Document EFTA01325321

3/9/2021 EMailCorrespcodence.html ----START MESSAGE---- Subject: eFOIA Request Received Sent: 2017-04-20T18:49:46.543923+00:00 Status: pending Message: Organization Representative Information Organization Name The National Enquirer Prefix First Name James Middle Name Last Name Robertson Suffix Email Phone Location United States Domestic Address Address Line 1 Address Line 2 City State Postal Agreement to Pay fileitherd-sfile-fdps/FDPS_ReposilorytEFOIN219SIEMailCorrespcodence.html 1/2 SDNY_GM_02743189 EFTA 00229836 EFTA01325321 3/912021 EMailConespondence.html How you will pay I am requesting a fee waiver for my request and have reviewed the FOIA reference guide. If my fee waiver is denied. I am willing to pay additional fees and wig enter that maximum amount in the box below. Allow up to s 99.999 Proof Of Affiliation for Fee Waiver Waiver Explanation Documentation Files The National Enquirer is a news organization. Under S U.S.C. § 552(a)(4)(A)(iii), the Enquirer is entitled to a fee waiver because disclosure of the information sought is in the public interest, is likely to contribute significantly to public understanding of the operations or activities of the government, and is not primarily in the commercial interest of the requester. Non-Individual FOIA Request Request Information Expedite Expedite Reason ---END MESSAGE-- Please see attached pdf for the National Enquirer's FOIA request concerning the investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Epstein in 2005 and 2006 for crimes relating to sexual trafficking of minors. This request has been the subject of the request is of widespread and exceptional media interest and the information sought involves possible questions about the government's integrity which affects public confidence. Specifically; the issue of whether Mr. Epstein's wealth and connections secured him favorable treatment by the DO). Given that a civil defamation trial between one of Epstein's victims and his alleged co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell, has just begun, the topic is of renewed interest to the public and therefore is worthy of expedited processing. filefikird-sfile-fdpsffiDPS_RepositoryiEFOUV219.5fEhlailCorresponclence.html 212 SONY_GM_02 743190 EFTA_00229837 EFTA01325322 ENQUIRER April 20. 2017 VIA FOIA PORTAL TO: Federal Bureau of Investigation FROM: James Robertson Senior Managing Editor The National Enquirer 4 New York Plaza (2o" Floor) New York, NY 10004 Dear Sir or Madam, I am a reporter and editor for The National Enquirer. I request records under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C.§ 552. Request The Enquirer seeks all documents relating to the FBI's investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Edward Epstein, who pled guilty to one count of felony solicitation of prostitution in August 2006. Background Jeffrey Epstein is a billionaire financier, philanthropist, and sex offender. In 2005, Epstein became the subject of an undercover sex trafficking investigation by Palm Beach, Florida police and the FBI. Dozens of underage women claimed that they had been trafficked by Epstein to perform sexual acts on him as well as his friends. Many prominent political figures have been connected to Mr. Epstein's child-trafficking ring, including former President Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew of the British Royal Family. Links: (Bill Clinton) http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/05/13/flight-logs-show-bill-clinton- flew-on-sex-offenders-jet-much-more-than-previously-known.html; (Prince Andrew) https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jan/10/jeffrey-epstein-decade- scandal-prince- andrew Despite the gravity of his offenses, the Department of Justice agreed to allow Epstein to plead guilty to a single count of soliciting prostitution from an underage girl under Florida state law, and served only 13 months in prison. In addition, prosecutors agreed not to bring charges against Epstein's alleged co-conspirators. Page 1 of 3 SDNY_GM_02743191 EFTA_00229838 EFTA01325323 ENQUIRER Link: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jan/10/jeffrey-epstein-decade-scandal- prince-andrew Papers filed in a 2006 lawsuit alleged that Epstein surreptitiously recorded sexual activity between prominent individuals and underage girls for purposes of blackmail, leaving many to wonder whether potential blackmail material played a role in his light sentence: Link: http://www.ibtimes.com.au/prince-andrew-m cht-have-been-caught-tape-sex-slave- 1407641 Expedited Processing This request has been the subject of the request is of widespread and exceptional media interest and the information sought involves possible questions about the government's integrity which affects public confidence. Specifically; the issue of whether Mr. Epstein's wealth and connections secured him favorable treatment by the DOJ. Given the a civil defamation trial between one of Epstein's victims and his alleged co- conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell, is about to begin, the topic is of renewed interest to the public and therefore is worthy of expedited processing. Certification The above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Fee Waiver The National Enquirer is a news organization. Under 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(4XA)(iii), the Enquirer is entitled to a fee waiver because disclosure of the information sought is in the public interest, is likely to contribute significantly to public understanding of the operations or activities of the government, and is not primarily in the commercial interest of the requester. Electronic Records Please furnish all responsive records in electronic format. Further Correspondence All correspondence regarding this request can be directed to me al Please be aware that under 5 U.S.C. § 552(aX6)(A), a FOIA request is considered constructively denied after twenty business days. Page 2 of 3 SDNY_GM_02743192 EFTA_00229839 EFTA01325324 ENQUIRER If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your prompt attention to this request. Sincerely, James Robertson Senior Managing Editor Page 3 of 3 SDNY_GM_02743193 EFTA_00229840 EFTA01325325 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, O.C. 20535 April 28, 2017 MR. JAMES ROBERTSON THE NATIONAL ENQUIRER Subject: EPSTEIN. JEFFREY Dear Mr. Robertson: This acknowledges receipt of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the FBI. The FOIPA number listed above has been assigned to your request. You submitted your request via the FBI's eFOIA system. r We have reviewed your request and determined that it is compliant with the terms and conditions of the eFOIA system. You will continue to receive correspondence online. We have reviewed your request and determined that it is not in compliance with the terms and conditions of the eFOIA system. Future correspondence will be mailed to you. You have requested records concerning one or more third party individuals. The FBI recognizes an Important privacy interest in the requested information. To continue processing your request regarding a third party, submit one of the following: (1) an authorization and consent from the individual(s) (to., express authorization and consent of the third party); (2) proof of death (i.e., proof that your subject is deceased); or (3) a justification that the public interest in disclosure outweighs personal privacy (i.e., a clear demonstration that the public interest in disclosure outweighs personal privacy Interests). In the absence of such information, the FBI can neither confirm nor deny the existence of any records responsive to your request, which, if they were to exist, would be exempt from disclosure pursuant to FOIA Exemptions (b)(6) and (b)(7)(C), 5 U.S.C. §§ 552 (b)(6) and (b)(7XC). Express authorization and consent. If you seek disclosure of any existing records on this basis, enclosed is a Certification of Identity form. You may make additional copies of this form if you are requesting information on more than one individual. The subject of your request should complete this form and then sign it. Alternatively, the subject may prepare a document containing the required descriptive data and have it notarized. The original certification of identity or notarized authorization with the descriptive information must contain a legible, original signature before FBI can conduct an accurate search of our records. Proof of death. If you seek disclosure of any existing records on this basis, proof of death can be a copy of a death certificate, Social Security Death Index, obituary, or another recognized reference source. Death is presumed if the birth date of the subject is more than 100 years ago. Public Interest Disclosure. If you seek disclosure of any existing records on this basis, you must demonstrate that the public interest in disclosure outweighs personal privacy interests. In this regard, you must show that the public interest sought is a significant one, and that the requested information is likely to advance that interest. Fax your request to the Work Process Unit at (540) 868-4997, or mail to 170 Marcel Drive, Winchester, VA 22602. If we do not receive a response from you within 30 days from the date of this letter, your request will be dosed. You must include the FOIPA request number with any communication regarding this matter. SDNY_GM_02743194 EFTA_0022984I EFTA01325326 For your information. Congress excluded three discrete categories of law enforcement and national security records from the requirements of the FOIA. See 5 U.S.C. § 552(c). As such, this response is limited to those records, if any exist, that are subject to the FOIA. This is a standard notification that is given to all our requesters and should not be taken as an indication that excluded records do, or do not, exist. You may file an appeal by writing to the Director, Office of Information Policy (OIP), United States Department of Justice, Suite 11050, 1425 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20530-0001, or you may submit an appeal through OIP's FOIAonline portal by creating an account on the following web site: httoslifoiaonline.regulations.govlfoiaraction/oublic/home. Your appeal must be postmarked or electronically transmitted within ninety (90) days from the date of this letter in order to be considered timely. If you submit your appeal by mail, both the letter and the envelope should be clearly marked 'Freedom of Information Act Appeal: Please cite the FOIPA Request Number assigned to your request so that it may be easily identified. You may seek dispute resolution services by contacting the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at 877-684-6448, or by emailing ociis(ffinara.00v. Alternatively, you may contact the FBI's FOIA Public Liaison by emailing foioacluestionseic.fbimov. If you submit your dispute resolution correspondence by email, the subject heading should clearly state 'Dispute Resolution Services." Please also cite the FOIPA Request Number assigned to your request so that it may be easily identified. For questions on how to reasonably describe your request, please email us at foinaauestionsaic.fbiciov. You may also visit wywribLoov and select 'Services," Records Management," and "Freedom of Information/Privacy Act" for additional guidance. Enclosed for your information is a copy of the FBI Fact Sheet and a copy of the Explanation of Exemptions. Sincerely, Endosure(s) SONY_GM_02 743195 EFTA_00229842 EFTA01325327 FBI FACT SHEET • The primary functions of the FBI are national security and law enforcement. • The FBI does not keep a file on every citizen of the United States. • The FBI was not established until 1908 and we have very few records prior to the 1920s. • FBI files generally contain reports of FBI investigations of a wide range of matters, including counterterrorism, counter-intelligence, cyber crime, public corruption, civil rights, organized crime, white collar crime, major thefts. violent crime, and applicants. • The FBI does not issue clearances or non-clearances for anyone other than its own personnel or persons having access to FBI facilities. Background investigations for security clearances are conducted by many different Government agencies. Persons who received a clearance while in the military or employed with some other government agency should contact that entity. Most government agencies have websites which are accessible on the internet which have their contact information. • An identity history summary check or "rap sheet" is NOT the same as an "FBI file." It is a listing of information taken from fingerprint cards and related documents submitted to the FBI in connection with arrests, federal employment, naturalization or military service. The subject of a "rap sheet" may obtain a copy by submitting a written request to FBI CJIS Division — Summary Request. 1000 Custer Hollow Road. Clarksburg. WV 26306. Along with a specific written request, the individual must submit a new full set of his/her fingerprints in order to locate the record, establish positive identification, and ensure that an individual's records are not disseminated to an unauthorized person. The fingerprint submission must include the subject's name, date and place of birth. There is a required fee of $18 for this service, which must be submitted by money order or certified check made payable to the Treasury of the United States. A credit card payment option is also available. Forms for this option and additional directions may be obtained by accessing the FBI Web site at www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks. • The National Name Check Program (NNCP) conducts a search of the FBI's Universal Index (UNI) to identify any information contained in FBI records that may be associated with an individual and provides the results of that search to a requesting federal, state or local agency. Names are searched in a multitude of combinations and phonetic spellings to ensure all records are located. The NNCP also searches for both -main" and -cross reference" files. A main file is an entry that carries the name corresponding to the subject of a file, while a cross reference is merely a mention of an individual contained in a file. The results from a search of this magnitude can result in several "hits" and "idents" on an individual. In each instance where UNI has identified a name variation or reference, information must be reviewed to determine if it is applicable to the individual in question. • The Record/Information Dissemination Section (RIDS) searches for records and provides copies of FBI files responsive to Freedom of Information or Privacy Act (FOIPA) requests for information. RIDS provides responsive documents to requesters seeking 'reasonably described information." For a FOIPA search, the subject's name, event, activity, or business is searched to determine whether there is an associated investigative file. This is called a "main file search" and differs from the NNCP search. FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FBI, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT wwvfMg :)i.ov 7(18/16 SDNY_GM_02743196 EFTA_00229843 EFTA01325328 EXPLANATION OF EXEMPTIONS SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552 (bX I) (A) specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign policy and (B) arc in fact properly classified to such Executive order; (bX2) related solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of an agency; (b)(3) specifically exempted from disclosure by statute (other than section 5526 of this title), provided that such statute (A) requires that the matters be withheld from the public in such a manner as to leave no discretion on issue, or (B) establishes particular criteria for withholding or refers to particular types of matters to be withheld; (b)(4) trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential; (bX5) inter-agency or intra-agency memorandums or letters which would not be available by law to a party other than an agency in litigation with the agency; (b)(6) personnel and medical files and similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; (b)(7) records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes. but only to the extent that the production of such law enforcement records or information ( A ) could reasonably be expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings, ( B ) would deprive a person of a right to a fair trial or an impartial adjudication. ( C ) could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. ( D ) could reasonably be expected to disclose the identity of confidential source, including a State, local, or foreign agency or authority or any private institution which furnished information on a confidential basis, and, in the case of record or information compiled by a criminal law enforcement authority in the course of a criminal investigation, or by an agency conducting a lawful national security intelligence investigation, information furnished by a confidential source, ( E ) would disclose techniques and procedures for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions, or would disclose guidelines for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions if such disclosure could reasonably be expected to risk circumvention of the law, or ( F ) could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of any individual; (b)(8) contained in or related to examination, operating, or condition reports prepared by, on behalf of, or for the use of an agency responsible for the regulation or supervision of financial institutions; or (b)(9) geological and geophysical information and data, including maps, concerning wells. SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552a (d)(5) information compiled in reasonable anticipation of a civil action proceeding: (jX2) material reporting investigative efforts pertaining to the enforcement of criminal law including efforts to prevent, control, or reduce crime or apprehend criminals; (kXl) information which is currently and properly classified pursuant to an Executive order in the interest of the national defense or foreign policy, for example. information involving intelligence sources or methods; (kX2) investigatory material compiled for law enforcement purposes, other than criminal. which did not result in loss of a right, benefit or privilege under Federal programs. or which would identify a source who furnished information pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence; (kX3) material maintained in connection with providing protective services to the President of the United States or any other individual pursuant to the authority of Title 18. United States Code, Section 3056; (kX4) required by statute to be maintained and used solely as statistical records; (kX5) investigatory material compiled solely for the purpose of determining suitability, eligibility, or qualifications for Federal civilian employment or for access to classified information, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished information pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence; (kX6) testing or examination material used to determine individual qualifications for appointment or promotion in Federal Government service he release of which would compromise the testing or examination process; (kX7) material used to determine potential for promotion in the armed services, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished the material pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence. FBIJDOJ SONY_GM_02 743197 EFTA_00229844 EFTA01325329 CS Department of Justice Certification of Identity FOPS APPROVED OMB NO 11034016 faIPIES 0131 Privacy Act Statement. In accordance with 28 CFR Section 16.41(C personal data sufficient to identify the individuals submstmg requests by mail under the Miry Act of 1974. 5 U.S.0 Section 552a. is required The purpose of this solicitation is to ensure that the records of ugly:Muds who se the subject of U.S. Departroent of Justice systems of records are not wrongfully disclosed by the Department Requests will not be processed if this information is not unshed. False information on this form may subject the requester to criminal penalties under 18 I: S C Section 1001 ardor 5 U.S.C. Section 552‘00/ Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0 50 hours per response. induc= the time for rerievang insauctions. searching =song data sources. pthenng and maintaining the data needed, and completing and revrewmg the collection of information Suggestions for reducing this burden may be sub=rted to the Office of Information and P,egulatory Affairs. Office of Management and Budget. Public Use Reports Project (1103-0016). Washington. DC 20503. Full Name of Requester 1 Citizenship Status 2 Cusrent Address Date of Birth Social Security Number Place of Birth OPTIONAL: Authorization to Release Information to Another Person Ibis form is also to be completed by a requester who is authorizing information relating to himself or herself to be released to another person Further, pursuant to 5 CiSC Section 5521(b). I authorize the 1: S Department of Justice to release any and all information relating to me to Paint or Type Name I declare wider penalty of perjury wider the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and comet and that the person named above• and I understand that any falsification of this statement is punishable under the provisions of 18 U.S.0 Section 1001 by a fine of not mxe than $10.000 or by imprisonment of not more than five years ce both, and that requesting or obtaining any record(s) under false pretenses is punishable under the provisions of 5 U S C 552a@(3) by a Sae of not more dim 55.000. Signature' Date Name of individual Mao is the abject of the record(s) sought • Individual submitting a request man the Privacy Act of 1974 must be enter -a citizen of die United States or m alien laufully admitted for permanent residence." pursuant*, 5 U.S.C. Section 552a4aX2). Requests wall be processed n Freedom of Information Act requests pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Section 552. it than Privacy Act requests. for indaiduals who re not united States citizens or aliens Lawfully admitted for permanent residence. handing your social security minter is voluntary. You are asked to provide your social security smoker only to facilitate the identification of records relating to you. Without your social security number, the Departmers may be unable to locale any a all meads pertaining to you Signature of individual who a the subject oft& record soma FORM COF3$1 SD N Y_G M_02 743198 EFTA_00229845 EFTA01325330 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D.C. 20535 October 11, 2017 MR. DANIEL NOVACK ON BEHALF OF RADAR ONLINE R. NOVACK Subject: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY Dear Mr. Novack: The enclosed documents were reviewed under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Title 5. United States Code, Section 552. Deletions have been made to protect information which is exempt from disclosure, with the appropriate exemptions noted on the page next to the excision. In addition, a deleted page information sheet was inserted in the file to indicate where pages were withheld entirely. The exemptions used to withhold information are marked below and explained on the enclosed Explanation of Exemptions: Section 552 F F (b)(2) 1.7 (b)(3) 18 U. S. C. Section 3059(d). Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 6(e) F (bx4) (tax5) 177 (b)(6) • (1:0(7)(A) F (bx7)(B) • (b)(7)(C) • (b)(7)(D) P (bX7)(E) F (b)(7)(F) F (b)(8) F (3X9) Section 552a F (d)(5) F (j)(2) F (k)(1) F (k)(2) F (k)(3) F (k)(4) F (k)(5) r (k)(6) F (k)(7) 296 pages were reviewed and 38 pages are being released. F Documents were located which originated with, or contained information concerning, other Government Agencies. F This information has been referred to the OGA(s) for review and direct response to you. F We are consulting with another agency. The FBI will correspond with you regarding this information when the consultation is completed. P In accordance with standard FBI practice and pursuant to FOIA exemption (b)(7XE) and Privacy Act exemption (j)(2) [5 U.S.C. § 552/552a (b)(7XE)/(jX2)]. this response neither confirms nor denies the existence of your subject's name on any watch lists. SDNY_GM_02743199 EFTA_00229846 EFTA01325331 For your information, Congress excluded three discrete categories of law enforcement and national security records from the requirements of the FOIA. See 5 U.S. C. § 552(c) (2006 & Supp. IV (2010). This response is limited to those records that are subject to the requirements of the FOIA. This is a standard notification that is given to all our requesters and should not be taken as an indication that excluded records do, or do not, exist. Enclosed for your information is a copy of the Explanation of Exemptions. Although your request is in litigation, we are required by 5 USC § 552 (a)(6XA) to provide you the following information concerning your right to appeal. You may file an appeal by writing to the Director, Office of Information Policy (OIP), United States Department of Justice, Suite 11050, 1425 New York Avenue. NW. Washington, D.C. 20530-0001, or you may submit an appeal through OIP's FOIAonline portal by creating an account on the following web site: httos://foiaonline.regulations.govifoiafaction/oublic/home. Your appeal must be postmarked or electronically transmitted within ninety (90) days from the date of this letter in order to be considered timely. If you submit your appeal by mail, both the letter and the envelope should be clearly marked "Freedom of Information Act Appeal? Please cite the FOIPA Request Number assigned to your request so that it may be easily identified. The enclosed material is from the main investigative file(s) in which the subject(s) of your request was the focus of the investigation. Our search located additional references, in files relating to other individuals, or matters, which may or may not be about your subject(s). Our experience has shown when ident, references usually contain information similar to the information processed in the main file(s). Because of our significant backlog, we have given priority to processing only the main investigative file(s). If you want the references, you must submit a separate request for them in witting, and they will be reviewed at a later date, as time and resources permit. See additional information which follows. Sincerely. Enclosures The enclosed documents contained in this release represent the first interim release of information responsive to your April 21, 2017 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. Duplicate copies of the same document were not processed. For your information, sealed court records are not eligible for release under the Freedom of Information Act. Material responsive to your request has been withheld and marked "OTHER-Sealed" pursuant to appropriate order(s) issued by federal district courts. Your request for a waiver of fees has been granted. For questions regarding our determinations, visit the www.lbi.gov/foia website under "Contact Us.' The FOIPA Request Number listed above has been assigned to your request. Please use this number in all correspondence concerning your request. Your patience is appreciated. SONY_GM_02 743200 EFTA_00229847 EFTA01325332 EXPLANATION OF EXEMPTIONS SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552 (b)(I) (A) specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign policy and (B) arc in fact properly classified to such Executive order; (b)(2) related solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of an agency; (b)(3) specifically exempted from disclosure by statute (other than section 5526 of this title), provided that such statute (A) requires that the matters be withheld from the public in such a manner as to leave no discretion on issue, or (8) establishes particular criteria for withholding or refers to particular types of matters to be withheld; (b)(4) trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential; (14(5) inter-agency or intra-agency memorandums or letters which would not be available by law to a party other than an agency in litigation with the agency; (b)(6) personnel and medical files and similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; (b)(7) records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes, but only to the extent that the production of such law enforcement records or information ( A ) could reasonably be expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings. ( B ) would deprive a person of a right to a fair trial or an impartial adjudication, ( C ) could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, ( D ) could reasonably be expected to disclose the identity of confidential source, including a State. local, or foreign agency or authority or any private institution which furnished information on a confidential basis, and, in the case of record or information compiled by a criminal law enforcement authority in the course of a criminal investigation, or by an agency conducting a lawful national security intelligence investigation. information furnished by a confidential source. ( E ) would disclose techniques and procedures for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions, or would disclose guidelines for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions if such disclosure could reasonably be expected to risk circumvention of the law, or ( F ) could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of any individual; (b)(8) contained in or related to examination, operating, or condition reports prepared by, on behalf of, or for the use of an agency responsible for the regulation or supervision of financial institutions: or (b)(9) geological and geophysical information and data, including maps, concerning wells. SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552a (d)(5) information compiled in reasonable anticipation of a civil action proceeding; (jX2) material reporting investigative effoffs pertaining to the enforcement of criminal law including efforts to prevent, control, or reduce crime or apprehend criminals; (k)(1) information which is currently and properly classified pursuant to an Executive order in the interest of the national defense or foreign policy, for example, information involving intelligence sources or methods; (k)(2) investigatory material compiled for law enforcement purposes. other than criminal, which did not result in loss of a right, benefit or privilege under Federal programs, or which would identify a source who furnished information pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence; (k)(3) material maintained in connection with providing protective services to the President of the United States or any other individual pursuant to the authority of Title 18, United States Code, Section 3056; (k)(4) required by statute to be maintained and used solely as statistical records; (k)(5) investigatory material compiled solely for the purpose of determining suitability, eligibility, or qualifications for Federal civilian employment or for access to classified information, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished information pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence; (k)(6) testing or examination material used to determine individual qualifications for appointment or promotion in Federal Government service he release of which would compromise the testing or examination process; (k)(7) material used to determine potential for promotion in the anned services, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished the material pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence. FB1.130.1 SONY_GM_02743201 EFTA_00229848 EFTA01325333 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D.C. 20535 November 1, 2017 MR. DANIEL NOVACK ON BEHALF OF RADAR ONLINE L R. NOVACK Dear Mr. Novack: Subject: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY The enclosed documents were reviewed under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Title 5, United States Code, Section 552. Deletions have been made to protect information which is exempt from disclosure, with the appropriate exemptions noted on the page next to the excision. In addition, a deleted page information sheet was inserted in the file to indicate where pages were withheld entirely. The exemptions used to withhold information are marked below and explained on the enclosed Explanation of Exemptions: Section 552 r  ox2) (b)(3) 18 U. S. C. Section 3059(d), Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 6(e)  (bx4)  (b)(5) (b)(6) opx7x,4 r (bX7)(B) (bX7)(C) mx7)(O) (6X7)(E) r (bX7)(F) r (t))(8) r (bx9) Section 552a r (d)(5) r 0)(2) r iloto r (kV) r (k)(3) r (k)(4) r (k)(5) r (k)(6) r m(7) 527 pages were reviewed and 25 pages are being released.  Document(s) were located which originated with, or contained information concerning, other Government Agency (ies) IOGAj.  This information has been referred to the OGA(s) for review and direct response to you.  We are consulting with another agency. The FBI will correspond with you regarding this information when the consultation is completed. In accordance with standard FBI practice and pursuant to FOIA exemption (b)(1XE) and Privacy Act exemption (j)(2) (5 U.S.C. § 552/552a (bX7XE)/0X2)), this response neither confirms nor denies the existence of your subject's name on any watch lists. SDNY_GM_02743202 EFTA_00229849 EFTA01325334 For your information, Congress excluded three discrete categories of law enforcement and national security records from the requirements of the FOIA. See 5 U.S. C. § 552(c) (2006 & Supp. IV (2010). This response is limited to those records that are subject to the requirements of the FOIA. This is a standard notification that is given to all our requesters and should not be taken as an indication that excluded records do, or do not, exist. Enclosed for your information is a copy of the Explanation of Exemptions. Although your request is in litigation, we are required by 5 USC § 552 (a)(6)(A) to provide you the following information concerning your light to appeal. You may file an appeal by writing to the Director, Office of Information Policy (OIP), United States Department of Justice, Suite 11050, 1425 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20530-0001, or you may submit an appeal through OIP's FOIAonline portal by creating an account on the following web site: httos:ffloiaonline.regulations.govifoia/action/publicihome. Your appeal must be postmarked or electronically transmitted within ninety (90) days from the date of this letter in order to be considered timely. If you submit your appeal by mail, both the letter and the envelope should be dearly marked "Freedom of Information Act Appeal: Please cite the FOIPA Request Number assigned to your request so that it may be easily identified. r The enclosed material is from the main investigative file(s) in which the subject(s) of your request was the focus of the investigation. Our search located additional references, in files relating to other individuals, or matters, which may or may not be about your subject(s). Our experience has shown when ident, references usually contain information similar to the information processed in the main file(s). Because of our significant backlog. we have given priority to processing only the main investigative file(s). If you want the references, you must submit a separate request for them in writing, and they will be reviewed at a later date, as time and resources permit. See additional information which follows. Enclosures The enclosed documents contained in this release represent the second interim release of information responsive to your April 21, 2017 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. Duplicate copies of the same document were not processed. For questions regarding our determinations, visit the viww.fbi.govifoia website under "Contact Us." The FOIPA Request Number listed above has been assigned to your request. Please use this number in all correspondence concerning your request. Your patience is appreciated. SONY_GM_02 743203 EFTA_00229850 EFTA01325335 EXPLANATION OF EXEMPTIONS SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552 (b)(I) (A) specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign policy and (B) are in fact properly classified to such Executive order; (b)(2) related solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of an agency: (b)(3) specifically exempted from disclosure by statute (other than section 552b of this title), provided that such statute (A) requires that the matters be withheld from the public in such a manner as to leave no discretion on issue, or (B) establishes particular criteria for withholding or refers to particular types of matters to be withheld; (b)(4) trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential; (b)(5) inter-agency or intro-agency memorandums or letters which would not be available by law to a party other than an agency in litigation with the agency; (b)(6) personnel and medical files and similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; (bX7) records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes, but only to the extent that the production of such law enforcement records or information ( A ) could reasonably be expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings. ( B ) would deprive a person of a right to a fair trial or an impartial adjudication, ( C ) could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, ( D ) could reasonably be expected to disclose the identity of confidential source, including a State. local, or foreign agency or authority or any private institution which furnished information on a confidential basis, and, in the case of record or information compiled by a criminal law enforcement authority in the course of a criminal investigation, or by an agency conducting a lawful national security intelligence investigation, information furnished by a confidential source. ( E ) would disclose techniques and procedures for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions, or would disclose guidelines for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions if such disclosure could reasonably be expected to risk circumvention of the law, or ( F ) could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of any individual: (b)(8) contained in or related to examination, operating. or condition reports prepared by. on behalf of. or for the use of an agency responsible for the regulation or supervision of financial institutions; or (b)(9) geological and geophysical information and data. including maps. conceming wells. SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552a (d)(5) information compiled in reasonable anticipation of a civil action proceeding; (j)(2) material reporting investigative efforts pertaining to the enforcement of criminal law including efforts to prevent, control, or reduce crime or apprehend criminals; (k)(1) information which is currently and properly classified pursuant to an Executive order in the interest of the national defense or foreign policy, for example, information involving intelligence sources or methods; (k)(2) investigatory material compiled for law enforcement purposes, other than criminal, which did not result in loss of a right, benefit or privilege under Federal programs. or which would identify a source who furnished information pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence; (k)(3) material maintained in connection with providing protective services to the President of the United States or any other individual pursuant to the authority of Title IS, United States Code, Section 3056; (k)(4) required by statute to be maintained and used solely as statistical records; (k)(5) investigatory material compiled solely for the purpose of determining suitability, eligibility. or qualifications for Federal civilian employment or for access to classified information, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished information pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence; (k)(6) testing or examination material used to determine individual qualifications for appointment or promotion in Federal Government service he release of which would compromise the testing or examination process; (k)(7) material used to determine potential for promotion in the armed services, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished the material pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence. FIJI/DO1 S0NY_GM_02743204 EFTA _0022985 I EFTA01325336 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D.C. 20535 December 1.2017 MR. DANIEL NOVACK ON BEHALF OF RADAR ONLINE LAW OFFICE OF DANIEL R. NOVACK Subject: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY Dear Mr. Novack: The enclosed documents were reviewed under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Title 5, United States Code, Section 552. Below you will find check boxes under the appropriate statue headings which indicate the types of exemptions asserted to protect information which is exempt from disclosure. The appropriate exemptions are noted on the enclosed pages next to redacted information. In addition, a deleted page information sheet was inserted to indicate where pages were withheld entirely and identify which exemptions were applied. The checked exemptions boxes used to withhold information are further explained in the enclosed Explanation of Exemptions. Section 552 F (bXi) F (b)(2) 1.7 (b)(3) 18 U. S. C. Section 3059(d), Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 6(e) r (bx4) r (bX5) (bX6) r o3x7xto r (0)(1)(B) 07X7)(C) (2X7)(D) 1.7 (b)(7)(E) r (12X7XF) r (b)(8) r (b)(9) 562 page(s) were reviewed and 94 page(s) are being released. Section 552a r (d)(5) r ox2) r (k)(1) r (k)(2) r (k)(3) r (k)(4) r (kxs) r (k)(6) r (k)(7) Below you will also find additional informational paragraphs about your request. Where applicable, check boxes are used to provide you with more information about the processing of your request. Please read each Item carefully. Document(s) were located which originated with, or contained information concerning, other Government Agency [OGA). r This information has been referred to the OGA(s) for review and direct response to you. 17 We are consulting with another agency. The FBI will correspond with you regarding this information when the consultation is completed. 1.7 In accordance with standard FBI practice and pursuant to FOIA exemption (b)(7XE) and Privacy Act exemption (j)(2) (5 U.S.C. § 5521552a (bX7XEX0X2)], this response neither confirms nor denies the existence of your subjects name on any watch lists. SDNY_GM_02743205 EFTA_00229852 EFTA01325337 For your information, Congress excluded three discrete categories of law enforcement and national security records from the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). See 5 U.S.C. § 552(c) (2006 & Supp. IV (2010). This response is limited to those records that are subject to the requirements of the FOIA. This is a standard notification given to all our requesters and should not be taken as an indication that excluded records do. or do not, exist. Enclosed for your information is a copy of the Explanation of Exemptions. Although your request is in litigation, we are required by 5 USC § 552 (a)(6)(A) to provide you the following information concerning your right to appeal. You may file an appeal by writing to the Director, Office of Information Policy (OIP), United States Department of Justice, Suite 11050, 1425 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20530-0001, or you may submit an appeal through OIP's FOIAonline portal by creating an account on the following web site: httos://foiaonline.reaulations.aov/foia/actionroublicJhome. Your appeal must be postmarked or electronically transmitted within ninety (90) days from the date of this letter in order to be considered timely. If you submit your appeal by mail, both the letter and the envelope should be dearly marked "Freedom of Information Act Appeal." Please cite the FOIPA Request Number assigned to your request so that it may be easily identified. r The enclosed material is from the main investigative file(s), meaning the subject(s) of your request was the focus of the investigation. Our search located additional references, in files relating to other individuals. or matters, which may or may not be about your subject(s). Our experience has shown such additional references, if identified to the same subject of the main investigative file, usually contain information similar to the information processed in the main file(s). As such, we have given priority to processing only the main investigative file(s) given our significant backlog. If you would like to receive any references to the subject(s) of your request, please submit a separate request for the reference material in writing. The references will be reviewed at a later date, as time and resources permit. P Enclosure(s) See additional information which follows. Sincerely, The enclosed documents contained in this release represent the third interim release of information responsive to your April 21, 2017 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. As previously indicated, document(s) were located which originated with, or contained information concerning another agency. We are consulting with the other agency and are awaiting their response. Our office has processed all other information currently in our possession. The FBI will correspond with you regarding those documents when the consultation is completed. Duplicate copies of the same document were not processed. For questions regarding our determinations, visit the WWW f b i o %ego i a website under "Contact Us." The FOIPA Request Number listed above has been assigned to your request. Please use this number in all correspondence concerning your request. Your patience is appreciated. SONY_GM_02 743206 EFTA_00229853 EFTA01325338 EXPLANATION OF EXEMPTIONS SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552 (bX I) (A) specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign policy and (B) are in fact properly classified to such Executive order: (b)(2) related solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of an agency; (b)(3) specifically exempted from disclosure by statute (other than section 552b of this title), provided that such statute (A) requires that the matters be withheld from the public in such a manner as to leave no discretion on issue, or (B) establishes particular criteria for withholding or refers to particular types of matters to be withheld; (b)(4) trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential; (b)(5) inter-agency or intra-agency memorandums or letters which would not be available by law to a party other than an agency in litigation with the agency; (b)(6) personnel and medical files and similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; (b)(7) records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes, but only to the extent that the production of such law enforcement records or information ( A ) could reasonably be expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings. ( B ) would deprive a person of a right to a fair trial or an impartial adjudication, ( C ) could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, ( D ) could reasonably be expected to disclose the identity of confidential source, including a State. local, or foreign agency or authority or any private institution which furnished information on a confidential basis, and, in the case of record or information compiled by a criminal law enforcement authority in the course of a criminal investigation, or by an agency conducting a lawful national security intelligence investigation, information furnished by a confidential source. ( E ) would disclose techniques and procedures for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions, or would disclose guidelines for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions if such disclosure could reasonably be expected to risk circumvention of the law, or ( F ) could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of any individual: (b)(8) contained in or related to examination, operating. or condition reports prepared by. on behalf of. or for the use of an agency responsible for the regulation or supervision of financial institutions; or (b)(9) geological and geophysical information and data. including maps. concerning wells. SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552a (d)(5) information compiled in reasonable anticipation of a civil action proceeding; (j)(2) material reporting investigative efforts pertaining to the enforcement of criminal law including efforts to prevent, control, or reduce crime or apprehend criminals; (k)(1) information which is currently and properly classified pursuant to an Executive order in the interest of the national defense or foreign policy, for example, information involving intelligence sources or methods; (k)(2) investigatory material compiled for law enforcement purposes, other than criminal, which did not result in loss of a right, benefit or privilege under Federal programs, or which would identify a source who furnished information pursuant to a promise that hister identity would be held in confidence; (k)(3) material maintained in connection with providing protective services to the President of the United States or any other individual pursuant to the authority of Title IS, United States Code, Section 3056; (k)(4) required by statute to be maintained and used solely as statistical records; (k)(5) investigatory material compiled solely for the purpose of determining suitability, eligibility, or qualifications for Federal civilian employment or for access to classified information, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished information pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence; (k)(6) testing or examination material used to determine individual qualifications for appointment or promotion in Federal Government service he release of which would compromise the testing or examination process; (k)(7) material used to determine potential for promotion in the armed services, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished the material pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence. FIJI/DO1 S0NY_GM_02 743207 EFTA_00229854 EFTA01325339 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D.C. 20535 January 2, 2018 MR. DANIEL NOVACK ON BEHALF OF RADAR ONLINE L R. NOVACK Subject: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY Dear Mr. Novack: The enclosed documents were reviewed under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Title 5, United States Code, Section 552. Below you will find check boxes under the appropriate statute headings which indicate the types of exemptions asserted to protect information which is exempt from disclosure. The appropriate exemptions are noted on the enclosed pages next to redacted Information. In addition, a deleted page information sheet was inserted to indicate where pages were withheld entirely and identify which exemptions were applied. The checked exemptions boxes used to withhold information are further explained in the enclosed Explanation of Exemptions. Section 552  oxl)  (bx2) (b)(3) 18 U.S.C. Section 3059(d)  ox4)  ox5) 71.  (bx7)(A)  (bX7)03) (b)(7)(C) 17 (bX7)(D)  03x7)(E)  (3x7)(F)  (3x8)  (bx9) 556 page(s) were reviewed and 38 page(s) are being released. Section 552a  (as) r On) r ooto  00(2) F (k)(3) • (k)(4) F (k)(6) (k)(6) r no(7) Below you will also find additional informational paragraphs about your request. Where applicable, check boxes are used to provide you with more information about the processing of your request. Please read each item carefully. F Document(s) were located which originated with, or contained information concerning, other Government Agency [OGA). F This information has been referred to the OGA(s) for review and direct response to you. F We are consulting with another agency. The FBI will correspond with you regarding this information when the consultation is completed. In accordance with standard FBI practice and pursuant to FOIA exemption (b)(7XE) and Privacy Act exemption )(2) [5 U.S.C. § 5521552a (b)(7XEX(jX2)), this response neither confirms nor denies the existence of your subject's name on any watch lists. SDNY_GM_02743208 EFTA_00229855 EFTA01325340 For your information, Congress excluded three discrete categories of law enforcement and national security records from the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). asa 5 U.S.C. § 552(c) (2006 & Supp. IV (2010). This response is limited to those records that are subject to the requirements of the FOIA. This is a standard notification given to all our requesters and should not be taken as an indication that excluded records do, or do not, exist. Enclosed for your information is a copy of the Explanation of Exemptions. Although your request is in litigation, we are required by 5 USC § 552 (a)(6)(A) to provide you the following information concerning your right to appeal. You may file an appeal by writing to the Director, Office of Information Policy (OIP), United States Department of Justice, Suite 11050, 1425 New York Avenue, NW, Washington. D.C. 20530-0001, or you may submit an appeal through OIP's FOIAonline portal by creating an account on the following web site: httos:ffloiaonlineseculations.00v/fdafaction/publidhome. Your appeal must be postmarked or electronically transmitted within ninety (90) days from the date of this letter in order to be considered timely. If you submit your appeal by mail, both the letter and the envelope should be dearly marked "Freedom of Information Act Appeal? Please cite the FOIPA Request Number assigned to your request so that it may be easily identified. r The enclosed material is from the main investigative file(s), meaning the subject(s) of your request was the focus of the investigation. Our search located additional references, in files relating to other individuals, or matters, which may or may not be about your subject(s). Our experience has shown such additional references, if identified to the same subject of the main investigative file, usually contain information similar to the information processed in the main file(s). As such, we have given priority to processing only the main investigative file(s) given our significant backlog. If you would like to receive any references to the subject(s) of your request, please submit a separate request for the reference material in writing. The references will be reviewed at a later date, as time and resources permit. 1,70 Enclosure(s) See additional information which follows. The enclosed documents contained in this release represent the fourth interim release of information responsive to your April 21, 2017 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. Duplicate copies of the same document were not processed. For questions regarding our determinations, visit the wiiwabi.govifoia website under "Contact Us? The FOIPA Request Number listed above has been assigned to your request. Please use this number in all correspondence concerning your request. Your patience is appreciated. SONY_GM_02 743209 EFTA_00229856 EFTA01325341 EXPLANATION OF EXEMPTIONS SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552 (b)(I) (A) specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign policy and (B) are in fact properly classified to such Executive order; (bX2) related solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of an agency; (bX3) specifically exempted from disclosure by statute (other than section 55213 of this title), provided that such statute (A) requires that the matters be withheld from the public in such a manner as to leave no discretion on issue, or (B) establishes particular criteria for withholding or refers to particular types of matters to be withheld: (bX4) trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential: (bX5) inter-agency or intra-agency memorandums or letters which would not be available by law to a party other than an agency in litigation with the agency: (bX6) personnel and medical files and similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; (bX7) records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes, but only to the extent that the production of such law enforcement records or information ( A ) could reasonably be expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings. ( B ) would deprive a person of a right to a fair trial or an impartial adjudication, ( C ) could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, ( D ) could reasonably be expected to disclose the identity of confidential source, including a State. local, or foreign agency or authority or any private institution which furnished information on a confidential basis, and, in the case of record or information compiled by a criminal law enforcement authority in the course of a criminal investigation, or by an agency conducting a lawful national security intelligence investigation. information furnished by a confidential source, ( E ) would disclose techniques and procedures for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions, or would disclose guidelines for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions if such disclosure could reasonably be expected to risk circumvention of the law, or ( F ) could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of any individual: (bX8) contained in or related to examination, operating, or condition reports prepared by, on behalf of. or for the use of an agency responsible for the regulation or supervision of financial institutions: or (bX9) geological and geophysical information and data, including maps, concerning wells. SUBSECTIONS OF TITLES, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552a (dX5) information compiled in reasonable anticipation of a civil action proceeding; (j)(2) material reporting investigative efforts pertaining to the enforcement of criminal law including efforts to prevent, control, or reduce crime or apprehend criminals; (kX I) information which is currently and properly classified pursuant to an Executive order in the interest of the national defense or foreign policy, for example, information involving intelligence sources or methods; (kX2) investigatory material compiled for law enforcement purposes, other than criminal, which did not result in loss of a right, benefit or privilege under Federal programs, or which would identify a source who furnished information pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence; (k)(3) material maintained in connection with providing protective services to the President of the United States or any other individual pursuant to the authority of Title IS, United States Code. Section 3056; (kX4) required by statute to be maintained and used solely as statistical records: (0(5) investigatory material compiled solely for the purpose of determining suitability, eligibility, or qualifications for Federal civilian employment or for access to classified information, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who famished information pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence; (kX6) testing or examination material used to determine individual qualifications for appointment or promotion in Federal Government service he release of which would compromise the testing or examination process; (kX7) material used to determine potential for promotion in the armed services, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished the material pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence. FBUDO1 S0NY_GM_02743210 EFTA_00229857 EFTA01325342 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington. D.C. 20535 February 1.2018 MR. DANIEL NOVACK ON BEHALF OF RADAR ONLINE LAW OFFICE OF DANIEL R. NOVACK Subject: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY Dear Mr. Novack: The enclosed documents were reviewed under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Title 5, United States Code, Section 552. Below you will find check boxes under the appropriate statute headings which indicate the types of exemptions asserted to protect information which is exempt from disclosure. The appropriate exemptions are noted on the enclosed pages next to redacted information. In addition, a deleted page information sheet was inserted to indicate where pages were withheld entirely and identify which exemptions were applied. The checked exemptions boxes used to withhold information are further explained in the enclosed Explanation of Exemptions. Section 552 r r ox2) 1,7 (WM 18 U.S.C. Section 3059(d) r (bX4) F (bX5) 17 (bxe) F (bX7)(A) r 07X7)(B) (bX7)(c) r 03x7)(D) (bx7)(E) F (bX7)(9 F (b)(8) F 0)(8) 525 page(s) were reviewed and 0 page(s) are being released. Section 552a r (d)(5) r 0x2) r (ko) r (k)(2) r (k)(3) r (k)(4) r (k)(5) r 00(6) r (k)(7) Below you will also find additional informational paragraphs about your request. Where applicable, check boxes are used to provide you with more information about the processing of your request. Please read each item carefully. F Document(s) were located which originated with, or contained information concerning, other Government Agency PGA]. F This information has been referred to the OGA(s) for review and direct response to you. F We are consulting with another agency. The FBI will correspond with you regarding this information when the consultation is completed. 17 In accordance with standard FBI practice and pursuant to FOIA exemption (b)(7XE) and Privacy Act exemption (j)(2) (5 U.S.C. § 552/552a (bX7XEy(j)(2)), this response neither confirms nor denies the existence of your subject's name on any watch lists. SDNY_GM_02743211 EFTA_00229858 EFTA01325343 For your information, Congress excluded three discrete categories of law enforcement and national security records from the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). ae 5 U.S.C. § 552(c) (2006 & Supp. IV (2010). This response is limited to those records that are subject to the requirements of the FOIA. This is a standard notification given to all our requesters and should not be taken as an indication that excluded records do, or do not, exist. Enclosed for your information is a copy of the Explanation of Exemptions. Although your request is in litigation, we are required by law to provide you the following information: You may file an appeal by writing to the Director, Office of Information Policy (OIP), United States Department of Justice. Suite 11050, 1425 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20530-0001, or you may submit an appeal through OIP's FOIA online portal by creating an account on the following web site: https://foiaonlinesegulations.goviloia/action/publicihome. Your appeal must be postmarked or electronically transmitted within ninety (90) days from the date of this letter in order to be considered timely. If you submit your appeal by mail, both the letter and the envelope should be dearly marked "Freedom of Information Act Appeal." Please cite the FOIPA Request Number assigned to your request so that it may be easily identified. You may seek dispute resolution services by contacting the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at 877-684-6448, or by emailing oaisenara.00v. Alternatively, you may contact the FBI's FOIA Public Liaison by emailing foioaauestionsefbipov. If you submit your dispute resolution correspondence by email, the subject heading should clearly state "Dispute Resolution Services." Please also cite the FOIPA Request Number assigned to your request so it may be easily identified. r The enclosed material is from the main investigative file(s), meaning the subject(s) of your request was the focus of the investigation. Our search located additional references, in files relating to other individuals, or matters, which may or may not be about your subject(s). Our experience has shown such additional references, if identified to the same subject of the main investigative file, usually contain information similar to the information processed in the main file(s). As such, we have given priority to processing only the main investigative file(s) given our significant backlog. If you would like to receive any references to the subject(s) of your request, please submit a separate request for the reference material in writing. The references will be reviewed at a later date, as time and resources permit. 1,70 Enclosure(s) See additional information which follows. la The enclosed documents contained in this release represent the fifth interim release of information responsive to your April 21, 2017 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. For questions regarding our determinations, visit the www.tbi.gov/foia website under "Contact Us.' The FOIPA Request Number listed above has been assigned to your request. Please use this number in all correspondence concerning your request. Your patience is appreciated. SONY_GM_02743212 EFTA_00229859 EFTA01325344 EXPLANATION OF EXEMPTIONS SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552 (b)(I) (A) specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign policy and (B) are in fact properly classified to such Executive order: (b)(2) related solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of an agency: (bX3) specifically exempted from disclosure by statute (other than section 552b of this title), provided that such statute (A) requires that the matters be withheld from the public in such a manner as to leave no discretion on issue, or (B) establishes particular criteria for withholding or refers to particular types of matters to be withheld; (b)(4) trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential: (b)(5) inter-agency or intra-agency memorandums or letters which would not be available by law to a party other than an agency in litigation with the agency; (b)(6) personnel and medical files and similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; (bX7) records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes, but only to the extent that the production of such law enforcement records or information ( A ) could reasonably be expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings. ( B ) would deprive a person of a right to a fair trial or an impartial adjudication, ( C ) could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, ( D ) could reasonably be expected to disclose the identity of confidential source, including a State, local, or foreign agency or authority or any private institution which furnished information on a confidential basis, and, in the case of record or information compiled by a criminal law enforcement authority in the course of a criminal investigation, or by an agency conducting a lawful national security intelligence investigation, information furnished by a confidential source. ( E ) would disclose techniques and procedures for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions, or would disclose guidelines for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions if such disclosure could reasonably be expected to risk circumvention of the law, or ( F ) could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of any individual: (b)(8) contained in or related to examination, operating, or condition reports prepared by. on behalf of. or for the use of an agency responsible for the regulation or supervision of financial institutions; or (b)(9) geological and geophysical information and data, including maps, concerning wells. SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552a (dX5) information compiled in reasonable anticipation of a civil action proceeding; (jX2) material reporting investigative efforts pertaining to the enforcement of criminal law including efforts to prevent, control, or reduce crime or apprehend criminals; (k)(1) information which is currently and properly classified pursuant to an Executive order in the interest of the national defense or foreign policy, for example, information involving intelligence sources or methods; (k)(2) investigatory material compiled for law enforcement purposes, other than criminal, which did not result in loss of a right, benefit or privilege under Federal programs, or which would identify a source who furnished information pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence; (k)(3) material maintained in connection with providing protective services to the President of the United States or any other individual pursuant to the authority of Title IS, United States Code, Section 3056; (k)(4) required by statute to be maintained and used solely as statistical records; (k)(5) investigatory material compiled solely for the purpose of determining suitability, eligibility, or qualifications for Federal civilian employment or for access to classified information, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished information pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence; (k)(6) testing or examination material used to determine individual qualifications for appointment or promotion in Federal Government service he release of which would compromise the testing or examination process: (k)(7) material used to determine potential for promotion in the armed services, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished the material pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence. FBI/D(3J S0NY_GM_02743213 EFTA_00229860 EFTA01325345 MR. DANIEL NOVACK ON BEHALF OF RADAR ONLINE EL R. NOVACK u je : trsrtIN, Dear Mr. Novack: U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D.C. 20535 March 1, 2018 The enclosed documents were reviewed under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), TiUe 5, United States Code, Section 552. Below you will find check boxes under the appropriate statute headings which indicate the types of exemptions asserted to protect information which is exempt from disclosure. The appropriate exemptions are noted on the enclosed pages next to redacted information. In addition, a deleted page information sheet was inserted to indicate where pages were withheld entirely and identify which exemptions were applied. The checked exemptions boxes used to withhold information are further explained in the enclosed Explanation of Exemptions. Section 552 F (bxi) r ronto F (b)(2) r (6)(7)(B) f (b)(3) 17 (6)(7)(C) 18 U.S.C. Section 3059(d) 17 (6)(7)(D) (6)(7)(E) r (6x4) (b)(5) 17 (b)(6) r (6r)( r (6)(8) r (6)(9) 527 page(s) were reviewed and 8 page(s) are being released Section 552a r (cl)(5) r (1)(2) r (k)(1) r (k)(2) r 00(3) r (k)(4) r (k)(s) r (k)(6) r nom Below you will also find additional informational paragraphs about your request. Where applicable, check boxes are used to provide you with more information about the processing of your request. Please read each item carefully. F Document(s) were located which originated with, or contained information concerning, other Government Agency [OGA). r This information has been referred to the OGA(s) for review and direct response to you. r We are consulting with another agency. The FBI will correspond with you regarding this information when the consultation is completed. 17 In accordance with standard FBI practice and pursuant to FOIA exemption (b)(7XE) and Privacy Act exemption (j)(2) (5 U.S.C. § 5521552a (bX7XEX(JX2)], this response neither confirms nor denies the existence of your subjects name on any watch lists. SDNY_GM_02743214 EFTA_0022986 I EFTA01325346 For your information, Congress excluded three discrete categories of law enforcement and national security records from the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). See 5 U.S.C. § 552(c) (2006 & Supp. IV (2010). This response is limited to those records that are subject to the requirements of the FOIA. This is a standard notification given to all our requesters and should not be taken as an Indication that excluded records do, or do not, exist. Enclosed for your information is a copy of the Explanation of Exemptions. Although your request is in litigation, we are required by law to provide you the following information: You may file an appeal by writing to the Director. Office of Information Policy (OIF), United States Department of Justice, Suite 11050, 1425 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20530.0001, or you may submit an appeal through OIP's FOIA online portal by creating an account on the following web site: tritos://foiaonline.regulations.covttoiaraction/publicrhome. Your appeal must be postmarked or electronically transmitted within ninety (90) days from the date of this letter in order to be considered timely. If you submit your appeal by mail, both the letter and the envelope should be clearly marked 'Freedom of Information Act Appeal." Please cite the FOIPA Request Number assigned to your request so that it may be easily Identified. You may seek dispute resolution services by contacting the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at 877.684.6448, or by emailing ociistanara.ciov. Alternatively, you may contact the FBI's FOIA Public Liaison by emailing foipaciuestionsefbi.gov. If you submit your dispute resolution correspondence by email, the subject heading should clearly state "Dispute Resolution Services." Please also cite the FOIPA Request Number assigned to your request so it may be easily identified. r The enclosed material is from the main investigative file(s), meaning the subject(s) of your request was the focus of the investigation. Our search located additional references, in files relating to other individuals, or matters, which may or may not be about your subject(s). Our experience has shown such additional references, if identified to the same subject of the main investigative file, usually contain information similar to the information processed in the main file(s). As such, we have given priority to processing only the main investigative file(s) given our significant backlog. If you would like to receive any references to the subject(s) of your request, please submit a separate request for the reference material in writing. The references will be reviewed at a later date, as time and resources permit. 1.70 Enclosure(s) See additional information which follows. Sincerely, The enclosed documents contained in this release represent the sixth interim release of information responsive to your April 21, 2017 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. For questions regarding our determinations, visit the www.fbi.gov/foia website under "Contact Us.' The FOIPA Request Number listed above has been assigned to your request. Please use this number in all correspondence concerning your request. Your patience is appreciated. SONY_GM_02743215 EFTA_00229862 EFTA01325347 EXPLANATION OF EXEMPTIONS SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552 (b)(I) (A) specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign policy and (B) are in fact properly classified to such Executive order; (b)(2) related solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of an agency: (b)(3) specifically exempted from disclosure by statute (other than section 552b of this title), provided that such statute (A) requires that the matters be withheld from the public in such a manner as to leave no discretion on issue, or (B) establishes particular criteria for withholding or refers to particular types of matters to be withheld; (b)(4) trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential; (b)(5) inter-agency or intro-agency memorandums or letters which would not be available by law to a party other than an agency in litigation with the agency; (b)(6) personnel and medical files and similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; (b)(7) records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes, but only to the extent that the production of such law enforcement records or information ( A ) could reasonably be expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings. ( B ) would deprive a person of a right to a fair trial or an impartial adjudication, ( C ) could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, ( D ) could reasonably be expected to disclose the identity of confidential source, including a State. local, or foreign agency or authority or any private institution which furnished information on a confidential basis, and, in the case of record or information compiled by a criminal law enforcement authority in the course of a criminal investigation, or by an agency conducting a lawful national security intelligence investigation, information furnished by a confidential source. ( E ) would disclose techniques and procedures for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions, or would disclose guidelines for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions if such disclosure could reasonably be expected to risk circumvention of the law, or ( F ) could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of any individual: (b)(8) contained in or related to examination, operating. or condition reports prepared by. on behalf of. or for the use of an agency responsible for the regulation or supervision of financial institutions; or (b)(9) geological and geophysical information and data. including maps. conceming wells. SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552a (d)(5) information compiled in reasonable anticipation of a civil action proceeding; (j)(2) material reporting investigative efforts pertaining to the enforcement of criminal law including efforts to prevent, control. or reduce crime or apprehend criminals; (k)(1) information which is currently and properly classified pursuant to an Executive order in the interest of the national defense or foreign policy, for example, information involving intelligence sources or methods; (k)(2) investigatory material compiled for law enforcement purposes, other than criminal, which did not result in loss of a right, benefit or privilege under Federal programs. or which would identify a source who furnished information pursuant to a promise that hister identity would be held in confidence; (k)(3) material maintained in connection with providing protective services to the President of the United States or any other individual pursuant to the authority of Title IS, United States Code, Section 3056; (k)(4) required by statute to be maintained and used solely as statistical records; (k)(5) investigatory material compiled solely for the purpose of determining suitability, eligibility. or qualifications for Federal civilian employment or for access to classified information, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished information pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence; (k)(6) testing or examination material used to determine individual qualifications for appointment or promotion in Federal Government service he release of which would compromise the testing or examination process; (k)(7) material used to determine potential for promotion in the armed services, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished the material pursuant to a promise that his/hcr identity would be held in confidence. FIJI/DO1 S0NY_GM_02743216 EFTA_00229863 EFTA01325348 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, O.C. 20535 March 30, 2018 MR. DANIEL NOVACK ON BEHALF OF RADAR ONLINE L R. NOVACK Subject: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY Dear Mr. Novack: The enclosed documents were reviewed under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Title 5, United States Code, Section 552. Below you will find check boxes under the appropriate statute headings which indicate the types of exemptions asserted to protect information which is exempt from disclosure. The appropriate exemptions are noted on the enclosed pages next to redacted information. In addition, a deleted page information sheet was inserted to indicate where pages were withheld entirely and identify which exemptions were applied. The checked exemptions boxes used to withhold information are further explained in the enclosed Explanation of Exemptions. Section 552 F (bX1) F (b)(2) • (b)(3) 18 U.S.C. Section 3509(d)  ox4)  (bX5) (b)(6) r o3x7xto r (b)(7)(B) (b)(7)(C) (b)(7)(D) r (px7)(E) r com(F) r (bX8) r (bX9) 520 page(s) were reviewed and 0 page(s) are being released Section 552a r (d)(5) r 0)(2) r (k)(1) r (k)(2) r (k)(3) r (k)(4) r (kxs) r (k)(6) r no® Below you will also find additional informational paragraphs about your request. Where applicable, check boxes are used to provide you with more information about the processing of your request. Please read each Item carefully. • Document(s) were located which originated with, or contained information concerning, other Government Agency [OGA]. F This information has been referred to the OGA(s) for review and direct response to you. We are consulting with another agency. The FBI will correspond with you regarding this information when the consultation is completed. In accordance with standard FBI practice and pursuant to FOIA exemption (b)(7XE) and Privacy Act exemption (j)(2) (5 U.S.C. § 5521552a (bX7XE)/0X2)], this response neither confirms nor denies the existence of your subjects name on any watch lists. SDNY_GM_02743217 EFTA_00229864 EFTA01325349 For your information, Congress excluded three discrete categories of law enforcement and national security records from the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). See 5 U.S.C. § 552(c) (2006 & Supp. IV (2010). This response is limited to those records that are subject to the requirements of the FOIA. This is a standard notification given to all our requesters and should not be taken as an Indication that excluded records do, or do not, exist. Enclosed for your information is a copy of the Explanation of Exemptions. Although your request is in litigation, we are required by law to provide you the following information: You may file an appeal by writing to the Director. Office of Information Policy (OIP), United States Department of Justice, Suite 11050, 1425 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20530.0001, or you may submit an appeal through OIP's FOIA online portal by creating an account on the following web site: tritos://foiaonline.regulations.covttoia/action/publicritome. Your appeal must be postmarked or electronically transmitted within ninety (90) days from the date of this letter in order to be considered timely. If you submit your appeal by mail, both the letter and the envelope should be clearly marked 'Freedom of Information Act Appeal." Please cite the FOIPA Request Number assigned to your request so that it may be easily Identified. You may seek dispute resolution services by contacting the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at 877.684.6448, or by emailing ociistanara.tiov. Alternatively, you may contact the FBI's FOIA Public Liaison by emailing foipaciuestionseftrigov. If you submit your dispute resolution correspondence by email, the subject heading should clearly state "Dispute Resolution Services." Please also cite the FOIPA Request Number assigned to your request so it may be easily identified. r The enclosed material is from the main investigative file(s), meaning the subject(s) of your request was the focus of the investigation. Our search located additional references, in files relating to other individuals, or matters, which may or may not be about your subject(s). Our experience has shown such additional references, if identified to the same subject of the main investigative file, usually contain information similar to the information processed in the main file(s). As such, we have given priority to processing only the main investigative file(s) given our significant backlog. If you would like to receive any references to the subject(s) of your request, please submit a separate request for the reference material in writing. The references will be reviewed at a later date, as time and resources permit. 1.70 Enclosure(s) See additional information which follows. • The enclosed documents contained in this release represent the seventh interim release of information responsive to your April 21, 2017 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. For questions regarding our determinations, visit the wmv.fbi.govlfoia website under "Contact Us.' The FOIPA Request Number listed above has been assigned to your request. Please use this number in all correspondence concerning your request. Your patience is appreciated. SONY_GM_02743218 EFTA_00229865 EFTA01325350 EXPLANATION OF EXEMPTIONS SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552 (b)(I) (A) specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign policy and (B) are in fact properly classified to such Executive order; (b)(2) related solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of an agency: (b)(3) specifically exempted from disclosure by statute (other than section 552b of this title), provided that such statute (A) requires that the matters be withheld from the public in such a manner as to leave no discretion on issue, or (B) establishes particular criteria for withholding or refers to particular types of matters to be withheld; (b)(4) trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential; (b)(5) inter-agency or intro-agency memorandums or letters which would not be available by law to a party other than an agency in litigation with the agency; (b)(6) personnel and medical files and similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; (b)(7) records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes, but only to the extent that the production of such law enforcement records or information ( A ) could reasonably be expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings. ( B ) would deprive a person of a right to a fair trial or an impartial adjudication, ( C ) could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, ( D ) could reasonably be expected to disclose the identity of confidential source, including a State. local, or foreign agency or authority or any private institution which furnished information on a confidential basis, and, in the case of record or information compiled by a criminal law enforcement authority in the course of a criminal investigation, or by an agency conducting a lawful national security intelligence investigation, information furnished by a confidential source. ( E ) would disclose techniques and procedures for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions, or would disclose guidelines for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions if such disclosure could reasonably be expected to risk circumvention of the law, or ( F ) could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of any individual: (b)(8) contained in or related to examination, operating. or condition reports prepared by. on behalf of. or for the use of an agency responsible for the regulation or supervision of financial institutions; or (b)(9) geological and geophysical information and data. including maps. conceming wells. SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552a (d)(5) information compiled in reasonable anticipation of a civil action proceeding; (j)(2) material reporting investigative efforts pertaining to the enforcement of criminal law including efforts to prevent, control. or reduce crime or apprehend criminals; (k)(1) information which is currently and properly classified pursuant to an Executive order in the interest of the national defense or foreign policy, for example, information involving intelligence sources or methods; (k)(2) investigatory material compiled for law enforcement purposes, other than criminal, which did not result in loss of a right, benefit or privilege under Federal programs. or which would identify a source who furnished information pursuant to a promise that hister identity would be held in confidence; (k)(3) material maintained in connection with providing protective services to the President of the United States or any other individual pursuant to the authority of Title IS, United States Code, Section 3056; (k)(4) required by statute to be maintained and used solely as statistical records; (k)(5) investigatory material compiled solely for the purpose of determining suitability, eligibility. or qualifications for Federal civilian employment or for access to classified information, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished information pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence; (k)(6) testing or examination material used to determine individual qualifications for appointment or promotion in Federal Government service he release of which would compromise the testing or examination process; (k)(7) material used to determine potential for promotion in the armed services, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished the material pursuant to a promise that his/hcr identity would be held in confidence. FIJI/DO1 S0NY_GM_02743219 EFTA_00229866 EFTA01325351 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington. D.C. 20535 May 1.2018 MR. DANIEL NOVACK ON BEHALF OF RADAR ONLINE LAW OFFICE OF DANIEL R. NOVACK Subject: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY Dear Mr. Novack: The enclosed documents were reviewed under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Title 5, United States Code, Section 552. Below you will find check boxes under the appropriate statute headings which indicate the types of exemptions asserted to protect information which is exempt from disclosure. The appropriate exemptions are noted on the enclosed pages next to redacted information. In addition, a deleted page information sheet was inserted to indicate where pages were withheld entirely and identify which exemptions were applied. The checked exemptions boxes used to withhold information are further explained in the enclosed Explanation of Exemptions. Section 552 F ( b ) ( 1 ) F (bx2) (b)(3) 18 U.S.C. Section 3509(d); Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Rule 6(e) F (bX4) F (bX5) P' (b)(6) F (bX7)(A) F (bX7)(B) (bX7)(c) (b)(7)(D) F7 (bX7)(E) F (bX7)(F) F (bx8) F (bX9) Section 552a F (d)(5) F (j)(2) F (k)(1) (k)(2) F (k)(3) (k)(4) F (k)(5) F (k)(6) F (k)(7) 567 page(s) were reviewed and 0 page(s) are being released. Below you will also find additional informational paragraphs about your request. Where applicable, check boxes are used to provide you with more information about the processing of your request. Please read each item carefully. F Document(s) were located which originated with, or contained information concerning, other Government Agency [OGA]. F This information has been referred to the OGA(s) for review and direct response to you. F We are consulting with another agency. The FBI will correspond with you regarding this information when the consultation is completed. SDNY_GM_02743220 EFTA (x)229867 EFTA01325352 In accordance with standard FBI practice and pursuant to FOIA exemption (b)(7)(E) and Privacy Act exemption (j)(2) [5 U.S.C. § 5521552a (b)(7)(E)f(j)(2)], this response neither confirms nor denies the existence of your subject's name on any watch lists. For your information, Congress excluded three discrete categories of law enforcement and national security records from the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). See 5 U.S.C. § 552(c) (2006 & Supp. IV (2010). This response is limited to those records that are subject to the requirements of the FOlk This Is a standard notification given to all our requesters and should not be taken as an indication that excluded records do, or do not, exist. Enclosed for your information is a copy of the Explanation of Exemptions. Although your request is in litigation, we are required by law to provide you the following information: You may file an appeal by writing to the Director, Office of Information Policy (OIP), United States Department of Justice, Suite 11050, 1425 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20530-0001, or you may submit an appeal through OIP's FOIAonline portal by creating an account on the following website: https:ffloiaonlinesegulations.govifoiaiactiontoublic/home. Your appeal must be postmarked or electronically transmitted within ninety (90) days from the date of this letter in order to be considered timely. If you submit your appeal by mail, both the letter and the envelope should be clearly marked 'Freedom of Information Act Appeal: Please cite the FOIPA Request Number assigned to your request so it may be easily identified. You may seek dispute resolution services by contacting the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at 877-684-6448, or by emailing orffsenara.clov. Alternatively, you may contact the FBI's FOIA Public Liaison by emailing foireauestionsefbiciov. If you submit your dispute resolution correspondence by email, the subject heading should clearly state "Dispute Resolution Services." Please also cite the FOIPA Request Number assigned to your request so it may be easily identified. r The enclosed material is from the main investigative file(s), meaning the subject(s) of your request was the focus of the investigation. Our search located additional references, in files relating to other individuals, or matters, which may or may not be about your subject(s). Our experience has shown such additional references, if identified to the same subject of the main investigative file, usually contain information similar to the information processed in the main file(s). As such, we have given priority to processing only the main investigative file(s) given our significant backlog. If you would like to receive any references to the subject(s) of your request, please submit a separate request for the reference material in writing. The references will be reviewed at a later date, as time and resources permit. P r Enclosure(s) See additional information which follows. in.-marmite The enclosed documents contained in this release represent the eighth interim release of information responsive to your April 21, 2017 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. For questions regarding our determinations, visit the www.fbigov/foia website under "Contact Us? The FOIPA Request Number listed above has been assigned to your request. Please use this number in all correspondence concerning your request. Your patience is appreciated. SONY_GM_02743221 EFTA_00229868 EFTA01325353 EXPLANATION OF EXEMPTIONS SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552 (b)(1) (A) specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign policy and (B) arc in fact properly classified to such Executive order; (b)(2) related solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of an agency; (bX3) specifically exempted from disclosure by statute (other than section 5526 of this title), provided that such statute (A) requires that the matters be withheld from the public in such a manner as to leave no discretion on issue, or (B) establishes particular criteria for withholding or refers to particular types of matters to be withheld; (b)(4) trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential; (b)(5) inter-agency or intra-agency memorandums or letters which would not be available by law to a party other than an agency in litigation with the agency; (bX6) personnel and medical files and similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; (b)(7) records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes, but only to the extent that the production of such law enforcement records or information ( A ) could reasonably be expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings. ( B ) would deprive a person of a right to a fair trial or an impartial adjudication. ( C ) could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, ( D ) could reasonably be expected to disclose the identity of confidential source, including a State. local, or foreign agency or authority or any private institution which furnished information on a confidential basis, and, in the case of record or information compiled by a criminal law enforcement authority in the course of a criminal investigation, or by an agency conducting a lawful national security intelligence investigation. information furnished by a confidential source. ( E ) would disclose techniques and procedures for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions, or would disclose guidelines for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions if such disclosure could reasonably be expected to risk circumvention of the law, or ( F ) could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of any individual; (b)(8) contained in or related to examination, operating, or condition reports prepared by, on behalf of, or for the use of an agency responsible for the regulation or supervision of financial institutions: or (b)(9) geological and geophysical information and data, including maps, concerning SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552a (dX5) information compiled in reasonable anticipation of a civil action proceeding; (jX2) material reporting investigative efforts pertaining to the enforcement of criminal law including efforts to prevent, control, or reduce crime or apprehend criminals; (k)(1) information which is currently and properly classified pursuant to an Executive order in the interest of the national defense or foreign policy. for example, information involving intelligence sources or methods; (k)(2) investigatory material compiled for law enforcement purposes. other than criminal, which did not result in loss of a right. benefit or privilege under Federal programs, or which would identify a source who furnished information pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence: (k)(3) material maintained in connection with providing protective services to the President of the United States or any other individual pursuant to the authority of Title 18, United States Code. Section 3056; (k)(4) required by statute to be maintained and used solely as statistical records: (k)(5) investigatory material compiled solely for the purpose of determining suitability, eligibility, or qualifications for Federal civilian employment or for access to classified information, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished information pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence; (k)(6) testing or examination material used to determine individual qualifications for appointment or promotion in Federal Government service he release of which would compromise the testing or examination process; (k)(7) material used to determine potential for promotion in the armed services, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished the material pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence. FBI/DO.1 SONY_GM_02743222 EFTA_00229869 EFTA01325354 MR DANIEL NOVACK ON BEHALF OF RADAR ONLINE LAW OFFICE OF DANIEL R. NOVACK Dear Mr. Novack: U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D.C. 20535 June 1, 2018 Subject: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY The enclosed documents were reviewed under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Title 5. United States Code, Section 552. Deletions have been made to protect information which is exempt from disclosure, with the appropriate exemptions noted on the page next to the excision. In addition, a deleted page information sheet was inserted in the file to indicate where pages were withheld entirely. The exemptions used to withhold information are marked below and explained on the enclosed Explanation of Exemptions: Section 552 Section 552a F (b)(1) F (b)(7)(A) F (d)(5) F (bp) F (b)(7)(B) F (j)(2) P (b)(3) P (bx7)(c) F (k)(1) P (b)(7)(D) F (k)(2) 18 U.S.C. Section 3509(d); F (bX7)(E) F (k)(3) F (bX7)(F) F (k)(4) F (bx4) F (b)(8) F (k)(5) F (b)[5) F (bX9) F (k)(6) P (b)(6) F (k)(7) 574 pages were reviewed and 0 pages are being released. F Documents were located which originated with, or contained information conceming, other Govemment Agencies. F This information has been referred to the OGA(s) for review and direct response to you. F We are consulting with another agency. The FBI will correspond with you regarding this information when the consultation is completed. In accordance with standard FBI practice and pursuant to FOIA exemption (b)(7)(E) and Privacy Act exemption ()(2) [5 U.S.C. § 552/552a (b)(7)(E)/(j)(2)], this response neither confirms nor denies the existence of your subject's name on any watch lists. SDNY_GM_02743223 EFTA 00229870 EFTA01325355 For your information, Congress excluded three discrete categories of law enforcement and national security records from the requirements of the FOIA. Serti 5 U.S. C. § 552(c) (2006 & Supp. IV (2010). This response is limited to those records that are subject to the requirements of the FOIA. This is a standard notification that is given to all our requesters and should not be taken as an indication that excluded records do, or do not, exist. Enclosed for your Information is a copy of the Explanation of Exemptions. Although your request is in litigation, we are required by law to provide you the following information: You may file an appeal by writing to the Director, Office of Information Policy (OIP), United States Department of Justice. Suite 11050, 1425 New York Avenue, NW, Washington. D.C. 20530-0001, or you may submit an appeal through OIP's FOIAonline portal by creating an account on the following website: htips://foiaonline.regulations.govifoia/action/publicihome. Your appeal must be postmarked or electronically transmitted within ninety (90) days from the date of this letter in order to be considered timely. If you submit your appeal by mail, both the letter and the envelope should be clearly marked "Freedom of Information Act Appeal." Please cite the FOIPA Request Number assigned to your request so it may be easily identified. You may seek dispute resolution services by contacting the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at 877-684-6448, or by emailing [email protected]. Alternatively, you may contact the FBI's FOIA Public Liaison by emailing [email protected]. If you submit your dispute resolution correspondence by email, the subject heading should clearly state "Dispute Resolution Services? The enclosed material is from the main investigative file(s) in which the subject(s) of your request was the focus of the investigation. Our search located additional references, in files relating to other individuals, or matters, which may or may not be about your subject(s). Our experience has shown when ident, references usually contain information similar to the information processed in the main file(s). Because of our significant backlog, we have given priority to processing only the main investigative file(s). If you want the references, you must submit a separate request for them in writing, and they will be reviewed at a later date, as time and resources permit. See additional information which follows. Sincerely, Enclosures The enclosed documents contained in this release represent the nineth interim release of information responsive to your April 21, 2017 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. SDNY_GM_02743224 EFTA_00229871 EFTA01325356 EXPLANATION OF EXEMPTIONS SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552 (b)(1) (A) specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign policy and (B) arc in fact properly classified to such Executive order; (b)(2) related solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of an agency; (bX3) specifically exempted from disclosure by statute (other than section 552b of this title), provided that such statute (A) requires that the matters be withheld from the public in such a manner as to leave no discretion on issue, or (B) establishes particular criteria for withholding or refers to particular types of matters to be withheld; (b)(4) trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential; (b)(5) inter-agency or intra-agency memorandums or letters which would not be available by law to a party other than an agency in litigation with the agency; (bX6) personnel and medical files and similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; (bX7) records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes, but only to the extent that the production of such law enforcement records or information ( A ) could reasonably be expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings, ( B ) would deprive a person of a right to a fair trial or an impartial adjudication. ( C ) could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, ( D ) could reasonably be expected to disclose the identity of confidential source, including a State, local, or foreign agency or authority or any private institution which furnished information on a confidential basis, and, in the case of record or information compiled by a criminal law enforcement authority in the course of a criminal investigation, or by an agency conducting a lawful national security intelligence investigation. information furnished by a confidential source. ( E ) would disclose techniques and procedures for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions, or would disclose guidelines for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions if such disclosure could reasonably be expected to risk circumvention of the law, or ( F ) could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of any individual; (b)(8) contained in or related to examination, operating, or condition reports prepared by, on behalf of, or for the use of an agency responsible for the regulation or supervision of financial institutions: or (b)(9) geological and geophysical information and data, including maps, concerning wells. SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552a (dX5) information compiled in reasonable anticipation of a civil action proceeding; (iX2) material reporting investigative efforts pertaining to the enforcement of criminal law including efforts to prevent, control, or reduce crime or apprehend criminals; (k)(l) information which is currently and properly classified pursuant to an Executive order in the interest of the national defense or foreign policy, for example, information involving intelligence sources or methods; (k)(2) investigatory material compiled for law enforcement purposes. other than criminal. which did not result in loss of a right, benefit or privilege under Federal programs, or which would identify a source who furnished information pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence; (k)(3) material maintained in connection with providing protective services to the President of the United States or any other individual pursuant to the authority of Title 18, United States Code. Section 3056: (k)(4) required by statute to be maintained and used solely as statistical records: (k)(5) investigatory material compiled solely for the purpose of determining suitability, eligibility, or qualifications for Federal civilian employment or for access to classified information, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished information pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence; (k)(6) testing or examination material used to determine individual qualifications for appointment or promotion in Federal Government service he release of which would compromise the testing or examination process; (k)(7) material used to determine potential for promotion in the armed services, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who famished the material pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence. FBI/DO.1 SONY_GM_02743225 EFTA J:10229872 EFTA01325357 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D.C. 20535 July 2, 2018 MR DANIEL NOVACK ON BEHALF OF RADAR ONLINE LAW OFFICE OF DANIEL R. NOVACK Subject: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY Dear Mr. Novack: The enclosed documents were reviewed under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Title 5. United States Code, Section 552. Deletions have been made to protect information which is exempt from disclosure, with the appropriate exemptions noted on the page next to the excision. In addition, a deleted page information sheet was inserted in the file to indicate where pages were withheld entirely. The exemptions used to withhold information are marked below and explained on the enclosed Explanation of Exemptions: Section 552 Section 552a (b)(1) F (b)(7)(A) F (d)(5) F (b)(2) F (b)(7)(B) F (j)(2) P (b)(3) P' (b)(7)(c) F (k)(1) P (b)(7)(D) (k)(2) 18 U.S.C. Section 3509(d); F (bX7)(E) F (k)(3) F (bX7)(F) (k)(4) F (b)(4) F (bX8) F (k)(5) F (bX5) F (bX9) F (k)(6) P (b)(6) F (k)(7) 547 pages were reviewed and 0 pages are being released. F Documents were located which originated with, or contained information concerning, other Govemment Agencies. F This information has been referred to the OGA(s) for review and direct response to you. F We are consulting with another agency. The FBI will correspond with you regarding this information when the consultation is completed. In accordance with standard FBI practice and pursuant to FOIA exemption (b)(7)(E) and Privacy Act exemption ()(2)(5 U.S.C. § 552/552a (b)(7)(E)/(j)(2)], this response neither confirms nor denies the existence of your subject's name on any watch lists. SDNY_GM_02743226 EFTA_00229873 EFTA01325358 For your information, Congress excluded three discrete categories of law enforcement and national security records from the requirements of the FOIA. 5 U.S. C. § 552(c) (2006 & Supp. IV (2010). This response is limited to those records that are subject to the requirements of the FOIA. This is a standard notification that is given to all our requesters and should not be taken as an indication that excluded records do, or do not, exist. Enclosed for your information is a copy of the Explanation of Exemptions. Although your request is in litigation, we are required by law to provide you the following information: You may file an appeal by writing to the Director, Office of Information Policy (OIP), United States Department of Justice. Suite 11050, 1425 New York Avenue, NW. Washington, D.C. 20530-0001, or you may submit an appeal through OIP's FOIAonline portal by creating an account on the following website: https://foiaonline.regulations.gov/foialactiontpublicihome. Your appeal must be postmarked or electronically transmitted within ninety (90) days from the date of this letter in order to be considered timely. If you submit your appeal by mail, both the letter and the envelope should be clearly marked "Freedom of Information Act Appeal." Please cite the FOIPA Request Number assigned to your request so it may be easily identified. You may seek dispute resolution services by contacting the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at 877-684-6448, or by emailing [email protected]. Altematively, you may contact the FBI's FOIA Public Liaison by emailing foipaquestions@fbigov. If you submit your dispute resolution correspondence by email, the subject heading should clearly state "Dispute Resolution Services." The enclosed material is from the main investigative file(s) in which the subject(s) of your request was the focus of the investigation. Our search located additional references, in files relating to other individuals, or matters, which may or may not be about your subject(s). Our experience has shown when ident, references usually contain information similar to the information processed in the main file(s). Because of our significant baddog, we have given priority to processing only the main investigative file(s). If you want the references, you must submit a separate request for them in writing, and they will be reviewed at a later date, as time and resources permit. See additional information which follows. Enclosures The enclosed documents contained in this release represent the tenth interim release of information responsive to your April 21. 2017 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. SONY_GM_02 743227 EFTA_00229874 EFTA01325359 EXPLANATION OF EXEMPTIONS SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552 (b)(1) (A) specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign policy and (B) arc in fact properly classified to such Executive order; (b)(2) related solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of an agency; (b)(3) specifically exempted from disclosure by statute (other than section 5526 of this title), provided that such statute (A) requires that the matters be withheld from the public in such a manner as to leave no discretion on issue, or (B) establishes particular criteria for withholding or refers to particular types of matters to be withheld; (b)(4) trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential; (b)(5) inter-agency or inn-agency memorandums or letters which would not be available by law to a party other than an agency in litigation with the agency; (b)(6) personnel and medical files and similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; (b)(7) records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes, but only to the extent that the production of such law enforcement records or information ( A ) could reasonably be expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings. ( B ) would deprive a person of a right to a fair trial or an impartial adjudication. ( C ) could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, ( D ) could reasonably be expected to disclose the identity of confidential source, including a State, local, or foreign agency or authority or any private institution which finished information on a confidential basis, and, in the case of record or information compiled by a criminal law enforcement authority in the course of a criminal investigation, or by an agency conducting a lawful national security intelligence investigation, information furnished by a confidential source. ( E ) would disclose techniques and procedures for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions, or would disclose guidelines for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions if such disclosure could reasonably be expected to risk circumvention of the law, or ( F ) could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of any individual; (b)(8) contained in or related to examination, operating, or condition reports prepared by, on behalf of, or for the use of an agency responsible for the regulation or supervision of financial institutions: or (b)(9) geological and geophysical information and data, including maps, concerning SUBSECTIONS OF TITLES, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552a (d)(5) information compiled in reasonable anticipation of a civil action proceeding; (jX2) material reporting investigative efforts pertaining to the enforcement of criminal law including efforts to prevent, control, or reduce crime or apprehend criminals; (k)(1) information which is currently and properly classified pursuant to an Executive order in the interest of the national defense or foreign policy. for example, information involving intelligence sources or methods; (k)(2) investigatory material compiled for law enforcement purposes. other than criminal, which did not result in loss of a right, benefit or privilege under Federal programs, or which would identify a source who furnished information pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence; (k)(3) material maintained in connection with providing protective services to the President of the United States or any other individual pursuant to the authority of Title 18, United States Code. Section 3056; (k)(4) required by statute to be maintained and used solely as statistical records: (k)(5) investigatory material compiled solely for the purpose of determining suitability, eligibility, or qualifications for Federal civilian employment or for access to classified information, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished information pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence; (k)(6) testing or examination material used to determine individual qualifications for appointment or promotion in Federal Government service he release of which would compromise the testing or examination process; (k)(7) material used to detennine potential for promotion in the armed services, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished the material pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence. FBI/DOI SONY_GM_02743228 EFTA_00220875 EFTA01325360 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, O.C. 20535 August 1, 2018 MR DANIEL NOVACK ON BEHALF OF RADAR ONLINE LAW OFFICE OF DANIEL R. NOVACK Subject: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY Dear Mr. Novack: The enclosed documents were reviewed under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Title 5, United States Code, Section 552. Deletions have been made to protect information which is exempt from disclosure, with the appropriate exemptions noted on the page next to the excision. In addition, a deleted page information sheet was inserted in the file to indicate where pages were withheld entirely. The exemptions used to withhold information are marked below and explained on the enclosed Explanation of Exemptions: Section 552  (bxi)  ( x2) • (bx3) 18 U.S.C. Section 3509(d);  (bx4)  (bx5) Firt (bx6) r (bX7)(A) r ox7)(B) rox7)(c) 71. rox7)(D) r 02x7)(E) r (bx7)(F) F (b)(8) F (b)(9) Section 552a r (d)(5) r 0x2) r (ko) r (k)(2)  (k)(3) r (k)(4)  (k)(5) r (k)(6)  (k)(7) 526 pages were reviewed and 0 pages are being released. r Documents were located which originated with, or contained information concerning, other Government Agencies.  This information has been referred to the OGA(s) for review and direct response to you.  We are consulting with another agency. The FBI will correspond with you regarding this information when the consultation is completed. In accordance with standard FBI practice and pursuant to FOIA exemption (bX7XE) and Privacy Act exemption 0X2) [5 U.S.C. § 552/552a (b)(7)(EY0X2N, this response neither confirms nor denies the existence of your subject's name on any watch lists. SONY_GM_02 743229 EFTA_00229876 EFTA01325361 For your information, Congress excluded three discrete categories of law enforcement and national security records from the requirements of the FOIA. 5 U.S. C. § 552(c) (2006 & Supp. IV (2010). This response is limited to those records that are subject to the requirements of the FOIA. This is a standard notification that is given to all our requesters and should not be taken as an indication that excluded records do, or do not, exist. Enclosed for your information is a copy of the Explanation of Exemptions. Although your request is in litigation, we are required by law to provide you the following information: You may file an appeal by writing to the Director, Office of Information Policy (OIP), United States Department of Justice. Suite 11050, 1425 New York Avenue, NW. Washington, D.C. 20530-0001, or you may submit an appeal through OIP's FOIAonline portal by creating an account on the following website: https://foiaonline.regulations.govffoialactiontpublichome. Your appeal must be postmarked or electronically transmitted within ninety (90) days from the date of this letter in order to be considered timely. If you submit your appeal by mail, both the letter and the envelope should be clearly marked "Freedom of Information Act Appeal." Please cite the FOIPA Request Number assigned to your request so it may be easily identified. You may seek dispute resolution services by contacting the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at 877-684-6448, or by emailing [email protected]. Altematively, you may contact the FBI's FOIA Public Liaison by emailing foipaquestions@fbigov. If you submit your dispute resolution correspondence by email, the subject heading should clearly state "Dispute Resolution Services." The enclosed material is from the main investigative file(s) in which the subject(s) of your request was the focus of the investigation. Our search located additional references, in files relating to other individuals, or matters, which may or may not be about your subject(s). Our experience has shown when ident, references usually contain information similar to the information processed in the main file(s). Because of our significant baddog, we have given priority to processing only the main investigative file(s). If you want the references, you must submit a separate request for them in writing, and they will be reviewed at a later date, as time and resources permit. See additional information which follows. Sincerely, Enclosures The enclosed documents contained in this release represent the eleventh interim release of information responsive to your April 21. 2017 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. SONY_GM_02 743230 EFTA_00229877 EFTA01325362 EXPLANATION OF EXEMPTIONS SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552 (b)(1) (A) specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign policy and (B) arc in fact properly classified to such Executive order; (b)(2) related solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of an agency; (b)(3) specifically exempted from disclosure by statute (other than section 55211 of this title), provided that such statute (A) requires that the matters be withheld from the public in such a manner as to leave no discretion on issue, or (B) establishes particular criteria for withholding or refers to particular types of matters to be withheld; (b)(4) trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential; (b)(5) inter-agency or inn-agency memorandums or letters which would not be available by law to a party other than an agency in litigation with the agency; (b)(6) personnel and medical files and similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; (b)(7) records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes, but only to the extent that the production of such law enforcement records or information ( A ) could reasonably be expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings. ( B ) would deprive a person of a right to a fair trial or an impartial adjudication. ( C ) could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, ( D ) could reasonably be expected to disclose the identity of confidential source, including a State, local, or foreign agency or authority or any private institution which fiimished information on a confidential basis, and, in the case of record or information compiled by a criminal law enforcement authority in the course of a criminal investigation, or by an agency conducting a lawful national security intelligence investigation. information furnished by a confidential source. ( E ) would disclose techniques and procedures for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions, or would disclose guidelines for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions if such disclosure could reasonably be expected to risk circumvention of the law, or ( F ) could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of any individual; (b)(8) contained in or related to examination, operating, or condition reports prepared by, on behalf of, or for the use of an agency responsible for the regulation or supervision of financial institutions: or (b)(9) geological and geophysical information and data, including maps, concerning SUBSECTIONS OF TITLES, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552a (d)(5) information compiled in reasonable anticipation of a civil action proceeding; (iX2) material reporting investigative efforts pertaining to the enforcement of criminal law including efforts to prevent, control, or reduce crime or apprehend criminals; (k)(1) information which is currently and properly classified pursuant to an Executive order in the interest of the national defense or foreign policy. for example, information involving intelligence sources or methods; (k)(2) investigatory material compiled for law enforcement purposes. other than criminal, which did not result in loss of a right, benefit or privilege under Federal programs, or which would identify a source who furnished information pursuant to a promise that histher identity would be held in confidence; (k)(3) material maintained in connection with providing protective services to the President of the United States or any other individual pursuant to the authority of Title 18, United States Code. Section 3056; (k)(4) required by statute to be maintained and used solely as statistical records: (k)(5) investigatory material compiled solely for the purpose of determining suitability, eligibility, or qualifications for Federal civilian employment or for access to classified information, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished information pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence; (k)(6) testing or examination material used to determine individual qualifications for appointment or promotion in Federal Government service he release of which would compromise the testing or examination process; (k)(7) material used to detennine potential for promotion in the armed services, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished the material pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence. FBI/DOI SONY_GM_02743231 EFTA_00229878 EFTA01325363 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D.C. 20535 August 31, 2018 MR. DANIEL NOVACK ON BEHALF OF RADAR ONLINE EL R. NOVACK Subject: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY Dear Mr. Novack: The enclosed documents were reviewed under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Title 5, United States Code, Section 552. Deletions have been made to protect information which is exempt from disclosure, with the appropriate exemptions noted on the page next to the excision. In addition, a deleted page information sheet was inserted in the file to indicate where pages were withheld entirely. The exemptions used to withhold information are marked below and explained on the enclosed Explanation of Exemptions: Section 552 Section 552a F (b)(1) F (bX7)(A) F (d)(5) F (bx2) F (bX7)(B) F (j)(2) (b)(3) (bx7)(c) F (k)(1) (bX7)(D) F (k)(2) 18 U.S.C. Section 3509(d) 18 U.S.C. Section 5038 (bX7)(E) (k)(3) F (bX7)(F) F (k)(4) F (bx4) F (bxs) F (k)(5) (b)(5) (bX9) F (k)(6) 71. (b)(6) F (k)(7) 508 pages were reviewed and 160 pages are being released. F Documents were located which originated with, or contained information concerning, other Govemment Agencies. F This information has been referred to the OGA(s) for review and direct response to you. F We are consulting with another agency. The FBI will correspond with you regarding this information when the consultation is completed. In accordance with standard FBI practice and pursuant to FOIA exemption (b)(7)(E) and Privacy Act exemption (j)(2) [5 U.S.C. § 552/552a (b)(7)(E)/(j)(2)], this response neither confirms nor denies the existence of your subject's name on any watch lists. SDNY_GM_02743232 EFTA_00229879 EFTA01325364 For your information, Congress excluded three discrete categories of law enforcement and national security records from the requirements of the FOIA. 5 U.S. C. § 552(c) (2006 & Supp. IV (2010). This response is limited to those records that are subject to the requirements of the FOIA. This is a standard notification that is given to all our requesters and should not be taken as an indication that excluded records do, or do not, exist. Enclosed for your information is a copy of the Explanation of Exemptions. Although your request is in litigation, we are required by law to provide you the following information: You may file an appeal by writing to the Director, Office of Information Policy (OIP), United States Department of Justice. Suite 11050, 1425 New York Avenue, NW. Washington, D.C. 20530-0001, or you may submit an appeal through OIP's FOIAonline portal by creating an account on the following website: https://foiaonline.regulations.gov/foialaction/publicihome. Your appeal must be postmarked or electronically transmitted within ninety (90) days from the date of this letter in order to be considered timely. If you submit your appeal by mail, both the letter and the envelope should be clearly marked "Freedom of Information Act Appeal." Please cite the FOIPA Request Number assigned to your request so it may be easily identified. You may seek dispute resolution services by contacting the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at 877-684-6448, or by emailing [email protected]. Altematively, you may contact the FBI's FOIA Public Liaison by emailing foipaquestions@fbigov. If you submit your dispute resolution correspondence by email, the subject heading should clearly state "Dispute Resolution Services." The enclosed material is from the main investigative file(s) in which the subject(s) of your request was the focus of the investigation. Our search located additional references, in files relating to other individuals, or matters, which may or may not be about your subject(s). Our experience has shown when ident, references usually contain information similar to the information processed in the main file(s). Because of our significant baddog, we have given priority to processing only the main investigative file(s). If you want the references, you must submit a separate request for them in writing, and they will be reviewed at a later date, as time and resources permit. See additional information which follows. Enclosures The enclosed documents contained in this release represent the twelfth interim release of information responsive to your April 21. 2017 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. SONY_GM_02 743233 EFTA_00229880 EFTA01325365 EXPLANATION OF EXEMPTIONS SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552 ) (A) specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign policy and (B) arc in fact properly classified to such Executive order; (b)(2) related solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of an agency; (bX3) specifically exempted from disclosure by statute (other than section 55211 of this title), provided that such statute (A) requires that the matters be withheld from the public in such a manner as to leave no discretion on issue, or (B) establishes particular criteria for withholding or refers to particular types of matters to be withheld; (b)(4) trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential; (b)(5) inter-agency or inn-agency memorandums or letters which would not be available by law to a party other than an agency in litigation with the agency; (bX6) personnel and medical files and similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; (b)(7) records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes, but only to the extent that the production of such law enforcement records or information ( A ) could reasonably be expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings. ( B ) would deprive a person of a right to a fair trial or an impartial adjudication, ( C ) could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, ( D ) could reasonably be expected to disclose the identity of confidential source, including a State. local, or foreign agency or authority or any private institution which furnished information on a confidential basis, and, in the case of record or information compiled by a criminal law enforcement authority in the course of a criminal investigation, or by an agency conducting a lawful national security intelligence investigation, information furnished by a confidential source. ( E ) would disclose techniques and procedures for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions, or would disclose guidelines for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions if such disclosure could reasonably be expected to risk circumvention of the law, or ( F ) could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of any individual; (b)(8) contained in or related to examination, operating, or condition reports prepared by, on behalf of, or for the use of an agency responsible for the regulation or supervision of financial institutions: or (b)(9) geological and geophysical information and data, including maps, concerning SUBSECTIONS OF TITLES, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552a (dX5) information compiled in reasonable anticipation of a civil action proceeding; (jX2) material reporting investigative efforts pertaining to the enforcement of criminal law including efforts to prevent, control, or reduce crime or apprehend criminals; (k)(1) information which is currently and properly classified pursuant to an Executive order in the interest of the national defense or foreign policy. for example, information involving intelligence sources or methods; (k)(2) investigatory material compiled for law enforcement purposes. other than criminal, which did not result in loss of a right, benefit or privilege under Federal programs, or which would identify a source who furnished information pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence; (k)(3) material maintained in connection with providing protective services to the President of the United States or any other individual pursuant to the authority of Title 18, United States Code. Section 3056; (k)(4) required by statute to be maintained and used solely as statistical records: (k)(5) investigatory material compiled solely for the purpose of determining suitability, eligibility, or qualifications for Federal civilian employment or for access to classified information, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished information pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence; (k)(6) testing or examination material used to determine individual qualifications for appointment or promotion in Federal Government service he release of which would compromise the testing or examination process; (k)(7) material used to determine potential for promotion in the armed services, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished the material pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence. FBI/DO.1 SONY_GM_02743234 EFTA_00229881 EFTA01325366 MR DANIEL NOVACK ON BEHALF OF RADAR ONLINE I AW OFFICE OF DANIEL R. NOVACK Dear Mr. Novack: U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D.C. 20535 September 28, 2018 Subject: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY The enclosed documents were reviewed under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Title 5. United States Code, Section 552. Deletions have been made to protect information which is exempt from disclosure, with the appropriate exemptions noted on the page next to the excision. In addition, a deleted page information sheet was inserted in the file to indicate where pages were withheld entirely. The exemptions used to withhold information are marked below and explained on the enclosed Explanation of Exemptions: Section 552 Section 552a F ( b ) ( 1 ) F (bX7)(A) F (d)(5) F (bx2) F MVP) F (j)(2) P (b)(3) P (bX7)(c) F (k)(1) (bX7)(D) F (k)(2) 18 U.S.C. Section 3509(d): Rule 61e1FRCP F (bX7)(E) F (k)(3) F ( b X 7 ) ( F ) F (k)(4) F ( b X 4 ) F (bx8) F (k)(5) F (b)(5) F (bX9) F (k)(6) (b)(6) r (k)(7) 532 pages were reviewed and 0 pages are being released. F Documents were located which originated with, or contained information concerning, other Govemment Agencies. F This information has been referred to the OGA(s) for review and direct response to you. F We are consulting with another agency. The FBI will correspond with you regarding this information when the consultation is completed. In accordance with standard FBI practice and pursuant to FOIA exemption (b)(7)(E) and Privacy Act exemption (j)(2)(5 U.S.C. § 552/552a (b)(7)(E)/(j)(2)], this response neither confirms nor denies the existence of your subject's name on any watch lists. SDNY_GM_02743235 EFTA_00229882 EFTA01325367 For your information, Congress excluded three discrete categories of law enforcement and national security records from the requirements of the FOIA. 5 U.S. C. § 552(c) (2006 & Supp. IV (2010). This response is limited to those records that are subject to the requirements of the FOIA. This is a standard notification that is given to all our requesters and should not be taken as an indication that excluded records do, or do not, exist. Enclosed for your information is a copy of the Explanation of Exemptions. Although your request is in litigation, we are required by law to provide you the following information: You may file an appeal by writing to the Director, Office of Information Policy (OIP), United States Department of Justice. Suite 11050, 1425 New York Avenue, NW. Washington, D.C. 20530-0001, or you may submit an appeal through OIP's FOIAonline portal by creating an account on the following website: https://foiaonline.regulations.gov/foialactionfpublicihome. Your appeal must be postmarked or electronically transmitted within ninety (90) days from the date of this letter in order to be considered timely. If you submit your appeal by mail, both the letter and the envelope should be clearly marked "Freedom of Information Act Appeal." Please cite the FOIPA Request Number assigned to your request so it may be easily identified. You may seek dispute resolution services by contacting the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at 877-684-6448, or by emailing [email protected]. Altematively, you may contact the FBI's FOIA Public Liaison by emailing foipaquestions@fbigov. If you submit your dispute resolution correspondence by email, the subject heading should clearly state "Dispute Resolution Services." The enclosed material is from the main investigative file(s) in which the subject(s) of your request was the focus of the investigation. Our search located additional references, in files relating to other individuals, or matters, which may or may not be about your subject(s). Our experience has shown when ident, references usually contain information similar to the information processed in the main file(s). Because of our significant baddog, we have given priority to processing only the main investigative file(s). If you want the references, you must submit a separate request for them in writing, and they will be reviewed at a later date, as time and resources permit. See additional information which follows. Enclosures The enclosed documents contained in this release represent the thirteenth interim release of information responsive to your April 21. 2017 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. SONY_GM_02 743236 EFTA_00229883 EFTA01325368 EXPLANATION OF EXEMPTIONS SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552 (b)(I ) (A) specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign policy and (B) arc in fact properly classified to such Executive order; (b)(2) related solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of an agency; (bX3) specifically exempted from disclosure by statute (other than section 55211 of this title), provided that such statute (A) requires that the matters be withheld from the public in such a manner as to leave no discretion on issue, or (B) establishes particular criteria for withholding or refers to particular types of matters to be withheld; (b)(4) trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential: (b)(5) inter-agency or inn-agency memorandums or letters which would not be available by law to a party other than an agency in litigation with the agency: (bX6) personnel and medical files and similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; (b)(7) records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes, but only to the extent that the production of such law enforcement records or information ( A ) could reasonably be expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings. ( B ) would deprive a person of a right to a fair trial or an impartial adjudication, ( C ) could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, ( D ) could reasonably be expected to disclose the identity of confidential source, including a State. local, or foreign agency or authority or any private institution which furnished information on a confidential basis, and, in the case of record or information compiled by a criminal law enforcement authority in the course of a criminal investigation, or by an agency conducting a lawful national security intelligence investigation. information furnished by a confidential source. ( E ) would disclose techniques and procedures for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions, or would disclose guidelines for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions if such disclosure could reasonably be expected to risk circumvention of the law, or ( F ) could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of any individual; (b)(8) contained in or related to examination, operating, or condition reports prepared by, on behalf of, or for the use of an agency responsible for the regulation or supervision of financial institutions: or (b)(9) geological and geophysical information and data, including maps, concerning wells. SUBSECTIONS OF TITLES, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552a (dX5) information compiled in reasonable anticipation of a civil action proceeding; (iX2) material reporting investigative efforts pertaining to the enforcement of criminal law including efforts to prevent, control, or reduce crime or apprehend criminals; (k)(1) information which is currently and property classified pursuant to an Executive order in the interest of the national defense or foreign policy. for example, information involving intelligence sources or methods; (k)(2) investigatory material compiled for law enforcement purposes. other than criminal, which did not result in loss of a right, benefit or privilege under Federal programs, or which would identify a source who furnished information pursuant to a promise that hislber identity would be held in confidence: (k)(3) material maintained in connection with providing protective services to the President of the United States or any other individual pursuant to the authority of Title 18, United States Code. Section 3056; (k)(4) required by statute to be maintained and used solely as statistical records: (k)(5) investigatory material compiled solely for the purpose of determining suitability, eligibility, or qualifications for Federal civilian employment or for access to classified information, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished information pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence; (k)(6) testing or examination material used to determine individual qualifications for appointment or promotion in Federal Government service he release of which would compromise the testing or examination process; (k)(7) material used to determine potential for promotion in the anted services, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished the material pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence. FBI/DO.1 SONY_GM_02 743237 EFTA_00229884 EFTA01325369 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D.C. 20535 October 31, 2018 MR DANIEL NOVACK ON BEHALF OF RADAR ONLINE L R. NOVACK Subject: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY Dear Mr. Novack: The enclosed documents were reviewed under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Title 5, United States Code, Section 552. Deletions have been made to protect information which is exempt from disclosure, with the appropriate exemptions noted on the page next to the excision. In addition, a deleted page information sheet was inserted in the file to indicate where pages were withheld entirely. The exemptions used to withhold information are marked below and explained on the enclosed Explanation of Exemptions: Section 552 F (bwo F (bp) P (b)(3) 18 U.S.C. Section 3509(d); F (bx4) F (bX5) P (b)(6) F (bX7)(A) F (b)(7)03) • (bX7)(c) P (bx7)(D) P (bX7)(E) F (bX7)(F) F (bxs) F (bX9) Section 552a F (d)( 5) F (j)(2) F (k)(1) F (k)(2) F (k)(3) F (k)(4) F (k)(5) F (k)(6) F (k)(7) 500 pages were reviewed and 174 pages are being released. F Documents were located which originated with, or contained information concerning, other Govemment Agencies. F This information has been referred to the OGA(s) for review and direct response to you. F We are consulting with another agency. The FBI will correspond with you regarding this information when the consultation is completed. • In accordance with standard FBI practice and pursuant to FOIA exemption (b)(7)(E) and Privacy Act exemption (j)(2) [5 U.S.C. § 552/552a (b)(7)(E)/(j)(2)], this response neither confirms nor denies the existence of your subject's name on any watch lists. SDNY_GM_02743238 EFTA_00229885 EFTA01325370