Marie Villafana
Lead federal prosecutor in original Epstein plea deal
Also known as: A. Marie Villafana
S. Attorney in the Southern District of Florida who was the lead federal prosecutor in the original Epstein case. She negotiated the controversial 2008 non-prosecution agreement. Later faced criticism for the leniency of the deal.
Marie Villafana 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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Email chain: 32-1
“The email chain between Ann Marie Villafana and Jay Lefkowitz discusses the potential charges and ag”
Non-Prosecution Agreement: 1:08-cr-00330-BAF Document 332 Filed 05/15/2019 Page 8 of 15
“This document is a Non-Prosecution Agreement between Jeffrey Epstein and the U.S. Attorney's Office,”
email chain: doj-ogr-00003176
“An email chain between two Assistant U.S. Attorneys, Ann Marie Villafana and Serene Nakano, discusse”
Attorney fee inquiry email from Assistant U.S. Attorney with confidentiality disclaimer
2025-11-11
“The document contains only a routine internal inquiry about attorney fee caps and procedural timing,”
Federal prosecutors allegedly pressured to give Jeffrey Epstein a sweetheart plea deal, with possible involvement of high‑level officials including...
2025-11-11
“The passage suggests that Assistant U.S. Attorney Marie Villafana and her superiors may have negotia”
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Co-Document Mentions
“Named alongside other network members in 36 documents”
Known Connections (6)
Document Mentions (16)
This document is a Non-Prosecution Agreement between Jeffrey Epstein and the U.S. Attorney's Office,...
This document is a Non-Prosecution Agreement between Jeffrey Epstein and the U.S. Attorney's Office, signed in 2007. Epstein agrees to comply with certain conditions in exchange for not being prosecuted. The agreement is signed by Epstein, his attorneys, and A. Marie Villafana, Assistant U.S. Attorney.
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.
Non-Prosecution Agreement: 1:08-cr-00330-BAF Document 332 Filed 05/15/2019 Page 8 of 15
This document is a Non-Prosecution Agreement between Jeffrey Epstein and the U.S. Attorney's Office, signed in 2007. Epstein agrees to comply with certain conditions in exchange for not being prosecuted. The agreement is signed by Epstein, his attorneys, and A. Marie Villafana, Assistant U.S. Attorney.
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.
email chain: doj-ogr-00003176
An email chain between two Assistant U.S. Attorneys, Ann Marie Villafana and Serene Nakano, discusses a case involving Jeffrey Epstein and the lease of a former embassy. Villafana requests information about the case, and Nakano responds by sending relevant documents. The documents include a complaint, summary judgment brief, and court decisions.
Federal prosecutors allegedly pressured to give Jeffrey Epstein a sweetheart plea deal, with possible involvement of high‑level officials including...
The passage suggests that Assistant U.S. Attorney Marie Villafana and her superiors may have negotiated a deal that let Epstein avoid federal charges, possibly under pressure from an unnamed billionai Assistant U.S. Attorney Marie Villafana claims the plea deal was meant to help victims. The deal allowed Epstein to plead guilty to state prostitution charges while avoiding federal prosec The narrat
Document alleges collusion between federal prosecutors and Jeffrey Epstein's legal team to secure a secret non‑prosecution agreement and limit vict...
The passage provides specific names of high‑profile lawyers (Alan Dershowitz, Kenneth Starr, Roy Black, etc.), prosecutors (Alex Acosta, A. Marie Villafana), and officials (Palm Beach County Sheriff R Emails show Acosta and Villafana agreeing to keep the non‑prosecution agreement confidential at the Letter from lawyer Leonard Lefkowitz to Acosta explicitly asks the prosecutor’s office not to cont
Alleged Conflict of Interest and Attorney Selection Manipulation in Epstein Deferred Prosecution Agreement
The passage reveals potential misconduct involving a U.S. Attorney (AUSA Marie Villafana) who may have used personal relationships to influence attorney selection for alleged victims, and suggests the AUSA Marie Villafana allegedly recommended attorney Humberto Ocariz, who is linked to her live‑in bo The recommendation was presented as coming from a “good friend” in the Appellate Division, masking
Email chain referencing review of Jeffrey Epstein non‑prosecution agreement by U.S. Attorney’s Office
The passage shows internal DOJ communication about a non‑prosecution agreement (NPA) involving Jeffrey Epstein, linking senior DOJ staff (Jay Lefkowitz) and an Assistant U.S. Attorney. While the exist Jay Lefkowitz (former DOJ official) is reviewing the Epstein NPA. Assistant U.S. Attorney Ann Marie Villafana is the point of contact for the agreement. The email references a PDF titled “Epstein Non
Non‑Prosecution Agreement signed by U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta for Jeffrey Epstein
The passage merely confirms the existence of a standard non‑prosecution agreement for Jeffrey Epstein, signed by known officials (U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta and Assistant U.S. Attorney A. Marie Vi Agreement signed by U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta Assistant U.S. Attorney A. Marie Villafana also signs Counsel for Epstein listed as Lilly Ann Sanchez
Signature page of Jeffrey Epstein Non‑Prosecution Agreement signed by U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta and staff
The document confirms that a senior U.S. Attorney (Alexander Acosta) formally executed a non‑prosecution agreement for Jeffrey Epstein, providing a concrete point of contact and legal framework that c Agreement signed by U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta, indicating high‑level DOJ involvement. Assistant U.S. Attorney Marie Villafana also listed, suggesting staff participation. Counsel for Epstein (Ge
Attorney fee inquiry email from Assistant U.S. Attorney with confidentiality disclaimer
The document contains only a routine internal inquiry about attorney fee caps and procedural timing, along with standard confidentiality and privilege language. No specific actors, transactions, dates Email originates from an Assistant U.S. Attorney named Marie Villafana. Mentions Kirkland & Ellis LLP as the originating law firm. Discusses procedural questions about attorney fees in an unspecified
Allegations of Prosecutorial Misconduct in the Jeffrey Epstein Case Involving Federal Prosecutors and FAUSA Jeffrey Sloman
The passage alleges irregular conduct by the Miami U.S. Attorney’s Office, including inappropriate involvement of a First Assistant U.S. Attorney (Jeffrey Sloman) in both the Epstein case and a separa FAUSA Jeffrey Sloman allegedly participated in the initial phone call with Epstein's defense counsel AUSA Marie Villafana issued document requests for Epstein's 2004‑2005 tax returns and medical reco
Internal DOJ communications reveal contested Deferred Prosecution Agreement for Jeffrey Epstein and alleged pressure to secure a state plea with st...
The passage provides concrete names (Matthew Menchel, Marie Villafana, Andrew Lourie, J. Slovan), dates, and specific procedural actions regarding Epstein's DPA, suggesting a possible manipulation of Menchel (Criminal Division Chief) rejected the state‑plea term, insisting on a two‑year state impris The DPA allegedly restricts the state judge from offering probation or alternative sanctions. Andr
Miami U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta knew about prior rebuke of Epstein case prosecutor A. Marie Villafana
The passage reveals that Alexander Acosta, then Miami U.S. Attorney and later U.S. Labor Secretary, was aware of a federal judge’s rebuke of his subordinate prosecutor for concealing victim informatio Acosta was notified in 2007 that prosecutor A. Marie Villafana concealed victim information in a sep A federal judge rebuked Villafana in January 2007 for an "intentional and/or serious lapse in judg
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