Letter and related narrative: DOJ-OGR-00023096

The letter from R. Alexander Acosta to Lilly Ann Sanchez conveys the U.S. Attorney's Office's position on a plea deal for Jeffrey Epstein, including a firm two-year minimum sentence. Matthew Menchel, who drafted and sent the letter, discusses its context and intentions in a subsequent narrative. The letter and narrative provide insight into the negotiations and the parties' positions.