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case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-1 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 4 of 7 Confidential. For Settlement Purposes Only, Pursuant to Rule 408. October 10, 2007 Page 3 identified individual and Epstein, so long as the identified individual elects to proceed exclusively under IS U.S.C. § 2255, and agrees to waive any other claim for damages, whether pursuant to state, federal, or common law. Notwithstanding this waiver, as to those individuals whose names appear on the list provided by the United States, Epstein's signature on this agreement, his waivers and failures to contest liability and such damages in any suit are not to be construed as an admission of any criminal or civil liability. a Paragraph 8 addresses how Mr. Epstein's waivers are triggered pursuant to a settlement with each identified individual. Paragraph 8 is clear that Mr. Epstein will only waive § 2255 liability "so long as" each identified individual proceeds exclusively under § 2255 and agrees to waive damages other than "an amount as agreed to between the identified individual and Epstein." The Agreement's silence with respect to what happens if the parties cannot settle on a damages amount indicates that the parties intended for the scope of the attorney representative's representation to be limited to settling claims with Mr. Epstein, not representing these identified individuals in § 2255 lawsuits. Ms. however, insists that the attorney representative's duties include pursuing a lawsuit under § 2255 on behalf of each identified individual in the event that settlement talks are unsuccessful. This interpretation is incorrect because Ms. ignores Paragraph 8, which limits the scope of the attorney representative's representation. The longstanding intention of the parties is also consistent with our interpretation of the Agreement based on prior iterations of the Agreement, which only refer to appointing a trustee or a guardian ad litem to protect the interests of the identified individuals. Thus, legal representation in a lawsuit was never contemplated under the Agreement. Also, Mr. Epstein's agreement to pay the attorney representative's fees reaffirms that the parties never intended for the attorney representative to bring lawsuits. § 2255 includes a provision for attorrnes, but only if there is a monetary recovery. If the Agreement contemplates, as Ms. OM suggests, that the attorney representative could file suit on behalf of each identified individual, Mr. Epstein would never have agreed to pay attorneys fees for those that being suit and lose. It is clear that Mr. Epstein agreed to pay the attorney representative's fees because he assumed that each identified individual represented by the attorney representative would recover something by settling on their respective damages claim. Ms. interpretation of the Agreement would also trigger profound ethical problems due to the conflicts of interests that would arise. For instance, if Mr. Epstein agrees to pay for the attorney representative's fees and monthly expenses in any potentially litigated matter, then the attorney representative would effectively be incentivized to reject settlement under § 2255 in an effort to draw out the lawsuits and incur more fees. If the lawyer were allowed to represent the identified individuals in a lawsuit, the best interests of each identified individual might not be served, because the attorney representative will always be more interested in pursuing lawsuits in lieu of settling claims against Mr. Epstein efficiently and fairly. This conflict RFP MIA 000003 EFTA00184284
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case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-1 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 5 of 7
Confidential. For Settlement Purposes Only, Pursuant to Rule 408.
October 10, 2007
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could compromise the attorney representative's duty of loyalty. See ABA Annotated Model
Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.8(0 CA lawyer shall not accept compensation for
representing a client from one other than the client unless... there is no interference with the
lawyer's independence of professional judgment or with the client-lawyer relationship"). And Mr.
Epstein would essentially be paying the attorney representative to sue himself. Such a result is
inappropriate and unconscionable.
The attorney representative will face other conflicts as well. As a general matter, multiple
representation of a group of individuals that elects to settle on damages as well as one or more
individuals who reject settlement carries with it the heightened potential for irreparable conflicts.
For example, the ethics rules preclude an attorney from simultaneously representing parties that
are likely to end up in conflict. See ABA Annotated Model Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule
1.7 ("A lawyer shall not represent a client if...there is a significant risk that the representation of
one or more clients will be materially limited by the lawyer's responsibilities to another client, a
former client or a third person or by a personal interest of the lawyer."). Here, I can imagine a
case where one of the identified individuals is called as a witness by Mr. Epstein to dispute an
allegation by another identified individual who is a party to the case. The attorney representative
would have to cross examine the witness, who is also his client. In another scenario, the attorney
representative may receive privileged information from one identified individual, which precludes
him from using that information with respect to another identified individual. In each scenario,
the attorney representative will be simultaneously representing parties that may be in conflict, in
violation of Rule 1.7.
For these reasons, we believe that Ms.
interpretation of the Agreement in
connection with the attorney representative's role in the settlement process must be rejected.
Second Issue: Waiver of Liability. Ms.
incorrectly alleges that Mr. Epstein
has waived liability even when claims are not settled. Pursuant to the Agreement, if the identified
individuals choose not to settle with Mr. Epstein, he will not waive liability for those individuals
whose claims are not settled by the attorney representative. Paragraph 8 is clear that Mr. Epstein
will only waive § 2255 liability so long as each identified individual proceeds exclusively under §
2255 and agrees to waive damages other than "an amount as agreed to between the identified
individual and Epstein." (Paragraph 8, Agreement) Consequently, those identified individuals
who choose not to settle with Mr. Epstein are not covered by the terms of the Agreement and will
have to prove, among other things, that they are victims under the enumerated statutes.
Third Issue: Communication to Identified Individuals. Ms.
proposes that
either she or federal agents will speak with the identified individuals regarding the settlement
process.
We do not think it is the government's place to be co-counsel to the identified
individuals, nor should the FBI be their personal investigators. Neither federal agents nor anyone
from your Office should contact the identified individuals to inform them of the resolution of the
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case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-1 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 6 of 7 Confidential. For Settlement Purposes Only, Pursuant to Rule 40S. October 10, 2007 Page 5 case, including appointment of the attorney representative and the settlement process. Not only would that violate the confidentiality of the Agreement, but Mr. Epstein also will have no control over what is communicated to the identified individuals at this most critical stage. We believe it is essential that we participate in crafting a mutually acceptable communication to the identified individuals. We further believe that communications between your Office or your case agents and the identified individuals might well violate Rule 6(c)(2)(B) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. The powers of the federal grand jury should not, even in appearance, be utilized to advance the interests of a party to a civil lawsuit. We propose that the following joint communication be made to Judge M, who will act as the attorney representative and communicate accordingly with the identified individuals: As counsel for the United States of America and Jeffrey Epstein, we jointly write to you to provide information relevant to your services as the attorney representative to represent certain identified individuals who may have a civil claim against Mr. Epstein. The United States has conducted an investigation of Mr. Epstein regarding his solicitation of females, some of whom the government alleges were underage, to engage in prostitution in his Palm Beach County home. Based on this investigation, the United States has identified certain individuals who may be eligible to seek a civil remedy against Mr. Epstein pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2255. The United States and Mr. Epstein have agreed to a resolution of this investigation. As part of the resolution of this matter, the parties have agreed to a settlement process for these identified individuals. The parties agree that you will contact each identified individual and explain the nature of the resolution of this matter, including the settlement process, in accordance with a joint communication drafted by the United States and Mr. Epstein. The parties further agree that you will interview each identified individual to confirm that they have a viable claim against Mr. Epstein pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2255. Pursuant to the resolution of this matter, you will represent only those identified individuals who elect to settle their claims with Mr. Epstein, and your duties will be limited to negotiating a settlement on the identified individuals' behalf and dispersing the settlement proceeds. Mr. Epstein has agreed that he will not contest jurisdiction in the Southern District of Florida, and he will not contest liability pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2255 for those identified individuals who elect to settle all potential claims against him regarding this matter. Mr. Epstein has also agreed to pay reasonable attorney's fees and expenses that you incur as a result of settlement negotiations and settlement administration of this matter. RFP MIA 000005 EFTA00184286
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. Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-1 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 7 of 7 Confidential. For Settlement Purposes Only, Pursuant to Rule 408. • • • October 10, 2007 Page 6 To settle these claims, the parties agree that you will negotiate a total settlement amount with Mr. Epstein for each identified individual who elects to settle. After the United States formally declines to initiate any prosecution against Mr. Epstein related to this matter and each identified individual you represent executes a waiver of all rights to pursue any litigation regarding this matter, you may then distribute the proceeds from the total settlement amount to the identified individuals in the manner you see fit. For those identified individuals who elect not to settle their claims, Mr. Epstein will not waive his right to contest jurisdiction, liability or damages. Furthermore, Mr. Epstein will not pay for their attorney's fees or expenses, and you may not represent these individuals in any capacity. Each of these individuals will be responsible for finding, hiring and paying for her own attorney. The details regarding the United State's investigation of this matter and its resolution with Mr. Epstein is confidential. You may not make public statements regarding this matter. If you have any questions regarding this matter, including the settlement process, you must contact Mr. Epstein's counsel and request a joint clarification from said counsel and the United States. You should not contact the United States directly. The parties will make every effort to answer your questions via a joint communication. M, as you know, when Mr. Epstein signed the Agreement, he did so in order to reach finality with your Office and with the express representation that the federal investigation against him would cease. To that end, I would like your assurance that after you and I agree to the issues raised in this letter, that it will be the end of the United States' involvement barring a willful breech of the Agreement. Specifically, the government or any of its agents will not make any further communications to the identified individuals and will not make any ex parte communications with Judge I look forward to resolving these open issues with you during our 4:30 call today. Sincerely, REP MIA 000006 EFTA00184287
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-2 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 1 of 3 EXHIBIT 2 EFTA00184288
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-2 Entered on FLED Docket 02/10/2016 Page 2 of 3 U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida 500 South Australian Ave., Suite 400 West Pahn Beach, FL 33401 Facslm e: March 15, 2007 DELIVERY BY HAND Miss Re: Crime Victims' and Witnesses' Rights Dear Miss Ile Pursuant to the Justice for All Act of 2004, as a victim and/or witness of a federal offense, you have a number of rights. Those rights are: (I) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused. (2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any public court proceeding . involving the crime or of any release or escape of the accused. (3) The right not to be excluded from any public court proceeding, unless the court determines that your testimony may be materially altered if you are present for other portions of a proceeding. (4) The right to be reasonably heard at any public proceeding in the district court involving release, plea, or sentencing. (5) The reasonable right to confer with the attorney for the United States in the case. (6) The right to MI and timely restitution as provided in law. (7) The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay. (8) The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim's dignity and privacy. Members of the U.S. Department of Justice and other federal investigative agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, must use their best efforts to make sure that t rights are protected. If you have an concerns in this regard, please feel free to contact me at or Special Agent from the Federal Bureau of Investigation at You also an con act the Justice Department's Office for Victims of Crime in Washington, D.C. at . That Office has a website at www.ovc.gov. You can seek the advice of an attorney with respect to the rights listed above and, if you believe that the rights set forth above arc being violated, you have the right to petition the Court for relief. i ! i 08-80736-C1V-la 000966 ! EFTA00184289
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ase a.utt-cv- umen red on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 3 of 3 Miss MARCEi.15,2007 PAGE 2 In addition to these rights, you are entitled to counseling and medical services, and protection from intimidation and harassment. If the Court determines that you are a victim, you also may be entitled to restitution from the perpetrator. A list of counseling and medical service providers can be provided to you, if you so desire. If family is subjected to any intimidation or harassment, please contact Special Agent or myself immediately. It is possible that someone working on behalf of the targets of the investigation may contact you. Such contact does not violate the law. However, if you are contacted, you have the choice of speaking to that person or refusing to do so. I re se d feel that you are being threatened or harassed, then please contact Special Agent myself.. You-also-are-entitled-to-nofifieatiotrof upcoming-case-events:—At-this-timeiyourease is under investigation. If anyone is charged in connection with the investigation, you will be notified. Sincerely, Unit States Attorney By: cc: Special Agent=-, C.B.I. Assistant United States Attorney 08-80736-CIV-MARRA 000967 EFTA00184290
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-3 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 1 of 4 EXHIBIT 3 EFTA00184291
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-3 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 2 of 4 USAFLS) From: (USAFLS) Sent: onday, September 24, 2007 10:56 AM To: 'Ocariz, Humberto H. (SHB)' Subject: RE: Conflict Check Bert, Please keep this confidential because these arc minor victims. This is a preliminary list: t C 1 Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA 000589 EFTA00184292
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-3 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 3 of 4 Assistant II.S. Attorney From: Ocariz, Humberto H. (SHB) [mailto: Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 10:27 AM To: 1 (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Conflict Check Thanks. I am also going to need the list of the 40 girls who will he my clients. Can you send those as well? Thanks, Bert Ocariz From: 1 (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 10:25 AM To: Ocariz, Humberto H. (SHB) Subject: Conflict Check Hi Bert - Here is the list of names for a conflict check Jeffrey Epstein Mucinska J. Epstein Virgin Islands Foundation, Inc. J.Epstein & Company, Inc. Epstein Interests Financial Trust company, Inc. NES, LLC New York Strategy Group, Inc. JEGE, Inc. Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA 000590 EFTA00184293
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-3 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 4 of 4 Flyperion Air, Inc. Jeffrey Epstein would be the defendant in any lawsuit, but the other individuals are persons involved in the triminal activity. All of the corporations are essentially alter-egos of Epstein. Thank you so much. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mail Gate made the following annotations on Mon Sep 24 2007 09:27:21 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This c-mail message including attachments, i f any, is intended for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you arc not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you. 3 Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA 000591 EFTA00184294
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-4 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 1 of 2 EXHIBIT 4 EFTA00184295
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-4 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 2 of 2 J 09124/2007 01:27 PM To "Jay Lefitowitt tteficorigpldrklencl.com, cc 'Mai* Weinberg" eoMutgwetworldnet.ett.net>. bcc Subject RE: Epstein agreement as reviewed by the U.S. Attorney Hi Jay - Sony for the delay. The US. Attorney had a last-minute concern, that I think I fixed (it is in the first "It Appearing" clause following the list of statutes potentially violated). A.fter you get the green light, let's discuss the potential representative. The person I am thinking of has run a preliminary conflicts check and it looks alright. Also, to address Mr. Epstein's concern regarding the list of names, I wanted to tell you that 1 have compiled a list of 34 confirmed minors. There are six others, whose names we already have, who need to be interviewed by the FBI to confirm whether they were 17 or 18 at the time of their activity with Mr. Epstein. Once those interviews are completed, I can finalize the list of identified victims, which I will put in a formal document that I will maintain until the time of Mr. Epstein's sentencing. Assuming that this agreement is fine, please execute at least three copies, and send one to me by fax and the rest by FedEx. I will execute and send the copies back. Thank you. US_Atty_Cor_00135 EFTA00184296
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-5 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 1 of 2 EXHIBIT 5 EFTA00184297
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-5 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 2 of 2 (USAFLS) From: . (USAFLS) nt: unday, SepteWiW2 , 2007 8:58 PM Jay Lefkowitz dubject: Epstein agreement Hi Jay — Here are the revisions that I agree with and those I don't. We have been over paragraph 6 an infinite number of times. It is factually accurate that the list we are going to give you are persons we have Identified as victims. If we did not think they were victims, they would have no right to bring suit, regardless of whether your client is willing to waive liability or not. I have not balked about giving your client yet another month to self-surrender, so please let us just put this to rest. I changed the amount of time for the US to notify you of breach to take into account the fact that this agreement will not be completed within 30 months of execution (because of the lengthy delay before self-surrender) and to give us a 6 month window in case we discover a violation after Mr. Epstein is released. I do not care if you want to call the appointed person a "representative" instead of a guardian, so long as he/she is: (1) a lawyer; (2) independent; (3) selected by our Office or a federal judge; and (4) paid for by your client or by the federal court. I have sent this to. for his review. I have asked him to call me either late tonight or early tomorrow morning. When I get his comments, I will get back to you, probably tomorrow. Thank you. 70923 Epstein -Prosecution.. 1 RFP MIA 000222 EFTA00184298
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-6 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 1 of 2 EXHIBIT 6 EFTA00184299
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-6 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 2 of 2 09119/200712:14 PM To 'Jay Lot kowite <JLetkowIlz@kirkland.cot co bee Subject RE: Meeting Judge Johnson has duty next week. Jay —I hate to have to be firm about this, but we need to wrap this up by Monday. I will not miss my indictment date when this has dragged on for several weeks already and then, if things fall apart, be left in a less advantageous position than before the negotiations. I have had an 82-page pros memo and 53-page indictment siding on the shelf since May to engage in these negotiations. There has to be an ending date, and that date is Monday. Assistant U.S. Attorney ris 1=111FININIONS. Orip*nal Mosspso --- Prong 1 \(USAFLS\)' Sent: U9/19/2UU/ I AM Ab I To: Jay Lefkowlm. Subject: Meeting Barry is available Monday morning. Our most flexible West Palm Beach magistrate is on duty on Monday, so, assuming we have signed documents by 1:30 or so, we should be able to get Mr. Epstein arraigned on Monday. I doubt that we will be able to get everything finished up here, get down to Miami, and try to find a Miami mag by close of business on Monday. 08-80736-CV-MARRA RFP WPB 000286 EFTA00184300
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-7 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 1 of 4 EXHIBIT 7 EFTA00184301
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-7 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 2 of 4 I 09/16/2007 03:54 PM To "Jay Leficowite <JLefkowitzfikickland.cot cc bee Subject Re: Hi Jay — This can wait until after the show• but y voice is going so I thought I would type it up. I talked to and he still doesn't like the factual basis. In his opinion, the plea should only address the crimes that we were addressing, and we were not investigating Mr. Epstein abusing his girlfriend. So, these are the only options that he recommended: 1. We go back to the original agreement where Mr. Epstein pleads only to state charges and serves his time in the state, except that we can agree to only 18 months imprisonment. 2. Mr. Epstein pleads guilty to the state charges and also pleads to either two obstruction counts or to one count of violating 47 USC 223(a)(1)(Et), with a joint non-binding recommendation of 18 months, so that Mr. Epstein can serve his time federally. 3. (My suggestion only, not IN): I go back to the U.S. Attorney and ask hirp to agree to an ABA-plea to a 371 count (conspiracy to violate 2422(b)) with a binding 20-month recommendation so that Mr. Epstein can serve all of his time in a federal facility. Or 4. Mr. Epstein pleads to one obstruction count, and serves part of his time federally and part state, On your other proposed changes, some aro fine and some are problematic. Re your paragraph 2: As to timing, it is my understanding that Mr. Epstein needs to be sentenced in the state after he is sentenced in the federal case, but not that he needs to l id guilty and be sentenced after serving his federal time. recommended that some of the timing issues be addressed only in the state agreement, so that it isn't obvious to the Judge that we are trying to create federal jurisdiction for prison purposes. My understanding is that Mr. Epstein should sign a state plea agreement, plead guilty to the US_Atty_Cor_0030 EFTA00184302
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-7 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 3 of 4 federal offenses, plead guilty to the state offenses, be sentenced on the federal offenses, and then be sentenced on the state offenses, and then start serving the federal sentence. Re your paragraph 3: As to the reservation of Mr. Epstein's right to withdraw his state plea or to appeal his state plea or sentence, that is fine, but we need the caveat that, if he were to do so, the United States could proceed on our charges. Re your paragraph 6: With respect to the waiver of the right to appeal the federal sentence, given the way we have drafted the information, it is possible that getting to the 18 month sentence will require an upward departure. The version of the agreement that you were working from is a federal non-prosecution agreement, the ones I have sent you recently are plea agreements that get filed with the court. Please see if the appeal waiver language in those versions is alright, Re your paragraph 7: As I mentioned, we will not waive the presentence investigation. I know that this will delay Mr. Epstein's sentencing by 70 days, but that will allow him to get all of his affairs in order. As to bail, it will be set at the time of arraignment, and we can work out a joint recommendation regarding the amount and its limitations. I have no objection to making a joint recommendation that Mr. Epstein remain out on bond pending his sentencing, but Fm not sure that it belongs in a plea agreement, especially since I can't bind the court on that issue. However, I can assure you, and we can put it on the record during the plea collooquy, that I will join in your recommendation that he remain out on bond pending sentencing. The same goes for the prison camp issue. As I mentioned, I have opposed a designation only once in a very particular case. I can assure you, and we can put it on the record at the plea colloquy that I will not oppose your recommendation for Mr. Epstein's designation. Re your paragraph 8: As I mentioned over the telephone, I cannot bind the girls to the Trust Agreement, and I don't think it is appropriate that a state court would administer a trust that seeks to pay for federal civil claims. We both want to avoid unscrupulous attorneys and/or litigants from coming forward, and I know that your client wants to keep these matters outside of public court filings, but I just don't have the power to do what you ask Here is my recommendation. During the period between Mr. Epstein's plea and sentencing, I make a motion for appointment of the Guardian Ad Litem. The three of us sit down and discuss things, US_Atty_Cor 0031 EFTA00184303