Jay Lefkowitz
Epstein defense attorney during plea negotiations
Attorney at Kirkland & Ellis who was part of Jeffrey Epstein's defense team during the 2007-2008 plea negotiations. Helped negotiate the non-prosecution agreement with federal prosecutors.
Jay Lefkowitz is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.
At a Glance
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10 sources for document mentions
Court documents and transcripts: 14
“The provided document contains a collection of court documents and transcripts related to the cases ”
Court filing or legal memorandum: 22-1426, Document 77
“The document discusses the negotiations between the U.S. Attorney's Office and Jeffrey Epstein's law”
Email chain: 32-1
“The email chain between Ann Marie Villafana and Jay Lefkowitz discusses the potential charges and ag”
Internal government email discussing handling of Jeffrey Epstein civil case documents and attorney fees
2025-11-11
“The passage reveals a federal official (likely from the Department of Justice) coordinating with a p”
Assistant U.S. Attorney discusses Epstein plea agreement and victim list
2025-11-11
“The passage reveals an internal communication from a U.S. Attorney's office about a pending Epstein ”
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Co-Document Mentions
“Named alongside other network members in 90 documents”
Known Connections (10)
Document Mentions (47)
The email chain between Ann Marie Villafana and Jay Lefkowitz discusses the potential charges and ag...
The email chain between Ann Marie Villafana and Jay Lefkowitz discusses the potential charges and agreements related to Mr. Epstein's case, including a plea agreement and non-prosecution agreement, and the need for factual basis to support the charges.
Court documents and transcripts: 14
The provided document contains a collection of court documents and transcripts related to the cases of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. It includes a SORA hearing transcript where the prosecution challenges the Sex Offender Registration Board's recommendation for Jeffrey Epstein, citing concerns about the reliability of certain evidence. The documents also include notices of appearance for Ghislaine Maxwell's counsel.
Court filing or legal memorandum: 22-1426, Document 77
The document discusses the negotiations between the U.S. Attorney's Office and Jeffrey Epstein's lawyers regarding a non-prosecution agreement, including the terms and conditions of the agreement. It also examines the Department of Justice's policies on prosecutorial discretion and immunity provisions, concluding that the agreement did not violate clear and unambiguous standards.
Email chain: 32-1
The email chain between Ann Marie Villafana and Jay Lefkowitz discusses the potential charges and agreements related to Mr. Epstein's case, including a plea agreement and non-prosecution agreement, and the need for factual basis to support the charges.
Kirkland-Ellis attorney emails U.S. Air Force legal counsel objecting to victim notification in Epstein matter
The passage reveals internal legal strategy discussions about handling alleged victims of Jeffrey Epstein, including references to a Justice for All Act claim and a non‑prosecution agreement. It ident Email chain dated Dec 2007 between Kirkland‑Ellis attorney Jay Lefkowitz and USAF legal officials Je Discussion of Judge Davis’s selection of 'Podhurst and Josephsberg' (likely court‑appointed truste
Former U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta Defends Secret Plea Deal with Jeffrey Epstein Amid DOJ Investigation
The passage provides concrete leads: internal emails, meetings, and statements linking former U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta (later Labor Secretary) to a secret non‑prosecution agreement for Jeffrey E Acosta personally met with Epstein’s lawyer Jay Lefkowitz at a West Palm Beach Marriott to finalize Emails show prosecutors used private accounts and phone calls to avoid paper trails during negotia
Attorney Jay Lefkowitz Corresponds About Jeffrey Epstein’s Post‑Conviction Activities and Connections
The email chain shows a lawyer facilitating questions to Epstein, revealing potential leads about his current business size ($15 billion), ongoing ties to Ghislaine Maxwell, and charitable initiatives Epstein’s attorney, Jay Lefkowitz, is fielding media/oversight inquiries about his client. Questions focus on Epstein’s current focus, including the Jeffrey Epstein Science Foundation and 201 Referen
Attorney Jay Lefkowitz offers to answer questions about client Jeffrey Epstein
The email merely indicates a lawyer's willingness to respond to factual inquiries about Jeffrey Epstein. It provides no concrete details, transactions, dates, or allegations, offering minimal investig Email sent by Kirkland & Ellis attorney Jay Lefkowitz on March 7, 2011 Recipient: Alexandra Wolfe (likely a journalist or investigator) Subject: Request for factual questions regarding client Jeffrey
Acosta’s alleged accommodation of power players Ken Starr and Jay Lefkowitz amid Epstein settlement
The passage links former U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta to high‑profile figures (Ken Starr, Jay Lefkowitz) and suggests a possible quid‑pro quo involving career advancement and the Epstein settlement. Acosta met with Ken Starr and Jay Lefkowitz outside normal prosecutorial channels. Starr and Lefkowitz have histories of high‑level government service under both Bush administrations. The text specul
Attorney Jay Lefkowitz forwards journalist Alexandra Wolfe's questions about Jeffrey Epstein to client’s counsel
The email chain shows a journalist seeking direct answers from Epstein via his lawyer, revealing interest in his current activities, business size, ties to the Jeffrey Epstein Science Foundation, and Journalist Alexandra Wolfe is asking Epstein about his current business valuation ($15 billion) and Wolfe inquires about Epstein’s involvement with the Jeffrey Epstein Science Foundation and 2011 gr
Assistant U.S. Attorney forwards Epstein victim notification letter to House Oversight staff
The document merely forwards a victim notification letter concerning Jeffrey Epstein with no new details, names, transactions, or actionable leads. It confirms routine communication between a DOJ atto Letter sent by Assistant U.S. Attorney Ann Marie Villafania (USAFLS) on 11/28/2007 Copy sent to Jay Lefkowitz, with cc to Jeff Sloman and Alex Acosta (USAFLS) Attachment is a victim notification lett
Jeffrey Epstein’s attorney Jay Lefkowitz fielding questions from Alexandra Wolfe about Epstein’s post‑conviction activities and ties to the Science...
The email chain shows a direct request for information about Epstein’s current business, scientific philanthropy, and relationships with high‑profile figures (Bill Clinton, Ghislaine Maxwell). It prov Alexandra Wolfe seeks details on Epstein’s focus on the Jeffrey Epstein Science Foundation and 2011 Questions about Epstein’s alleged $15 billion client base and whether he continued working while i
Epstein defense team seeks to keep plea‑deal correspondence private, citing potential chilling effect on future negotiations
The passage reveals that high‑profile attorneys for Jeffrey Epstein are actively moving to block victim‑initiated discovery of letters between the defense and federal prosecutors concerning a non‑pros Roy Black, Jay Lefkowitz, and Martin G. Weinberg filed a motion to prevent victims from accessing de U.S. District Judge Kenneth Marra is the presiding judge in the West Palm Beach case. Victims (ide
Steve Bannon forwards speculation linking Labor Secretary Alex Acosta’s lenient Epstein plea deal to personal career ambitions and ties to Kirkland...
The passage provides several concrete leads – names (Alex Acosta, Jeffery Epstein, Ken Starr, Jay Lefkowitz, Senator Ben Sasse, Senator Marco Rubio, Penny Nance), dates (December 2018), and a possible Acosta, then lead prosecutor, approved a 13‑month sentence for Jeffrey Epstein despite severe charge Bannon alleges Acosta’s leniency was motivated by future career benefits, specifically relationshi
Jeffrey Epstein email chain requesting interview questions from Alexandra Wolfe via Jay Lefkowitz (Mar 2011)
The passage reveals a 2011 request for Epstein to discuss his science foundation, business size ($15 billion), prison work, and ties to Ghislaine Maxwell and Bill Clinton. It provides concrete leads ( Email dated March 7 2011 from Epstein to Jay Lefkowitz references a request from Alexandra Wolfe for Wolfe asks about Epstein’s current focus on the Jeffrey Epstein Science Foundation and 2011 grants
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Email Mentions (38)
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Wolfe, Alexandra" [• Sent: 03/07/2011 02:04 PM EST To: Jay Lefkowitz Subject: RE:
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Dear Mr. Lefkowitz, Martin Weinberg Here are the questions I'd like to ask Jeffrey Epstein. Would he be available to answer any of these on the phone
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Dear Ms. Wolfe, I understand you have some questions about my client, Jeffrey Epstein. Given that much of the press coverage surrounding Mr. Epstein h
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Dear Ms. Wolfe, I understand you have some questions about my client, Jeffrey Epstein. Given that much of the press coverage surrounding Mr. Epstein
Here are the questions I'd like to ask Jeffrey Epstein. Would he be available to answer any of these on the phone or by email? People have told me some of his thoughts on background but I wanted to see if he could tell me or email me anything directly I could use on the record. Also I'd like to run the information I already have by you or him.
Dear Mr. Lefkowitz, Here are the questions I'd like to ask Jeffrey Epstein. Would he be available to answer any of these on the phone or by email? Pe
Alexandra Wolfe called from Newsweek
Dear Ms. Wolfe, I understand you have some questions about my client, Jeffrey Epstein. Given that much of the press coverage surrounding Mr. Epstein
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Dear Ms. Wolfe, I understand you have some questions about my client, Jeffrey Epstein. Given that much of the press coverage surrounding Mr. Epstei
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Dear Mr. Lefkowitz, Here are the questions I'd like to ask Jeffrey Epstein. Would he be available to answer any of these on the phone or by email?
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Dear Mr. Lefkowitz, Here are the questions I'd like to ask Jeffrey Epstein. Would he be available to answer any of these on the phone or by email? Pe
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