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their legal acumen and ethics. It's hard for me to imagine how much more vetting needs to be done.
The United States has a statutory obligation (Justice for All Act of 2004) to notify the victims of the anticipated
upcoming events and their rights associated with the agreement entered into by the United States and Mr.
Epstein in a timely fashion. Tomorrow will make one full week since you were formally notified of the selection.
I must insist that the vetting process come to an end. Therefore, unless you provide me with a good faith
objection to Judge Davis's selection by COB tomorrow, November 28, 2007, I will authorize the notification of
the victims. Should you give me the go-ahead on Podhurst and Josephsberg selection by COB tomorrow, I will
simultaneously send you a draft of the letter. I intend to notify the victims by letter after COB Thursday,
November 29th. Thanks,
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From:
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Subject: Epstein
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:37:10 +0000
Importance: Normal
Hi all —
received a copy of
letter to the Assistant A.G. The brass down here is very angry and has
asked me to draft a response. I may need some help with dates, etc.
— if you have that timeline of dates of meetings, can you e-mail it to me?
I will keep you posted. I am waiting for.to get back from lunch now.
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From: "Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)"
To: "Sloman. Jeff USAFLS
"Garcia, Rolando (USAFLS)"
C • "A
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"Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS)"
Subject: RE: Epstein
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:31:42 +0000
Importance: Normal
Hi all — The FBI had their meeting with the ASA this morning. She wasn't aware of the December 16th date, and
she said that she could include something in their plea agreement about not being eligible for work release.
When the FBI asked her if she would do that, she said she would have to talk to Barry. She also wouldn't say
whether they would oppose such a petition, if one were filed. Lanna said that because Epstein is going to be
housed at the jail, the Sheriff's Office will determine whether Epstein is eligible for work release, not the Florida
Department of Corrections. I have asked FBI to find out whether "sexual predators" (which will be Epstein's
legal designation) are eligible to participate in work release. I am still reviewing all of the statutes to see whether
there is anything that would bar the judge from granting a petition for work release. As soon as I find an answer,
I will let you know.
Lanna would still like us to do the victim notifications. The State does not have a procedure (like we do
federally) where the Court has to provide a separate room for victims who want to attend judicial proceedings, so
I do not know how many victims will actually want to be present.
Jeff —As soon as you hear from Judge Davis, can you let me know? It is going to take us a while to track down
everyone, especially with the holiday, and I want to make sure they have been provided adequate notice.
Thank you.
A. Marie Villafaiia
Assistant U.S. Attorney
500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone
From: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS)
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 6:02 PM
To: Garcia, Rolando (USAFLS); Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
Cc: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS)
Subject: Epstein
Rolando informs me that Krischer said that the plea & sentencing will take place on the same day
(December 16th ) in order to reduce the media frenzy. Krischer said that Epstein will be treated as a
sex offender regardless of whether he registers or not. He said that "registration" takes place after
Epstein completes his sentence. Therefore, he will be treated like any other sex offender. The
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problem is that just like any other sex offender, he can petition the court for work release. When
Rolando asked Krischer whether he was going to oppose such a petition, Krischer responded that
he will if it is in the agreement.
I spoke to Lefkowitz. Lefkowitz confirmed the above understanding. We did not, however, discuss
anything about work release —just that Epstein will be a sex offender and he'll be treated like any
other sex offender.
Lefkowitz confirmed that they will not contact any other victims. He also asked Jack Goldberger to
provide him with any copies of agreements etc. he has with the State. Jay will forward them to me
as soon as he receives them.
Finally, Lefkowitz said that the statement in his letter that he "reserves [the] right to object to
certain aspects of the §2255 provisions of the Agreement" refers to their belief that a lawyer who
files a lawsuit for some of the class may have a direct conflict that may disqualify him/his firm if