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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-61 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 3 of 4 KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP AM. Millinfill PARINIteithr% Jay P. Lolkowilz. To Wnlor Dhotily )446.4970 lalkowils(Okoklancl.con) CiUgroup CAME 163 Eart G9t0 SVool Now York. Now York 10022.4011 VIA FACSIMILE X20-4777 A. Marie Villalam United States Attorney's Office West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 Dear (212)440.4000 wWWJWICIOnd Win August I R, 2008 Re: deity Epstein nestrtolu: ) 4A13.4900 I write in response to your letter dated August 15. 2008 regarding the civil restitution portion of the Deferred Prosecution Agreement (the "Agreement"). Thank you for tumlIrmIng our position that ember modification proposal is not port of the Agreement. As expressed by U.S. Attorney in his December I 0. 2007 letter, the unorthodox use of a civil restitution 'statute in a federal plea agreement. which resulted in state charges against Mr. Epstein. has caused several miscommunications with respect to the implementation of the terms of that Agreement. In order to avoid any further miscommunications and to ensure that the 18 U.S.C. 2255 aspects of the Agreement are carried out in a proper manner. it would he useful to come to an agreement us to the implementation of the civil restitution portion of the Agreement, As we have previously stated. Mr. Epstein %Hy intends to chide by the terms of the Agreement, and we hope you appreciate that our efforts to resolve any misunderstandings between Mr. Epstein and the government about the terms of the Agreement are intended only to ensure that it is carried out 'tiny and fairly. In an effort to avoid having either party unintentionally breach the Agreement. we suggest that steps he taken to clarify the meaning of paragraphs 7-10. It would he extremely helpful to both sides to have an independent third patty consider the Agreement and offer the final word on how certain clauses should be interpreted and satisfied. Because the government has already enlisted Judge to select the attorney representative under the Agreement. we would be amenable to his serving in this role. In order to come to un agreement on the exact procedure by which the identifitxl individuals will obtain restitution. 1 am providing you with our thoughts on three issues below, Cnagn Hong Kong London 08-80846siOil&MAIIRRtunica son ramose* RFP EFTA00185164
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-61 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 4 of 4 III 10%001 uuu KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP A. V il lama Aueust 18.2008 Page 2 Once we come to an agreement on the fallowing and you provide a complete and final list of identified individuals, it will be appropriate to notify them. First. 1 am concerned by your suggestion that you might want to increase the number of individuals on the government's list. 1 had expected the number to have become smaller, because when we spoke prior to signing the agreement you told me that the government already had a list. and we were informed thereafter that the September 2k 2007 list had been narrowed. Cenninly. anyone who was not on the list prior to September 24. 2007 cannot permissibly he added to the list. Second. we will cooperate with the government to reach to an agreement as to substance of the notification to be sent to the government's list of individuals. Based on the Agreement. the information contained in the notification should he limited to (1) the language provided hi the Agreement dealing with civil restitution (paragraphs 7-10) and (2) the contact ink:inflation of the selected attorney representative. We object to the inclusion of additional information about the investigation of Mr. Epstein, the terms of the Agreement other than paragraphs 7-10, and the identity of other identified individuals. Third, as you are aware, the Addendum requires that "the parties will jointly prepare a short written submission to the independent third-puny regarding the role of the attorney representative and regarding Epstein7s Agreement to pay such, attorney representative his or her customary hourly rate for representing such victims subject to the provisions of Paragraph C. infra: We will certainly cooperate with the government to drat% such a joint submission and would he pleased to submit droll language to you for such a joint submission. I look forward to working with you to resolve these matters. I believe we have a mutual • interest in moving past all of these issues so that the civil restitution aspects of the Agreement can be fulfilled. Sincerely. te 1.elkowuz cc: Karen Atkinson. Chief. Northern Division 08-80736-CV-MARRA RFP WPB 000583 EFTA00185165
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-62 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 1 of 3 EXHIBIT 132 EFTA00185166
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-62 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 2 of 3 U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida 500 S. Australian Ave, Ste 400 ch. FL 33401 Facsimile: August 21, 2008 DELIVERY BY ELECTRON C MAIL Jay P. Lefkowitz, Esq. Kirkland & Ellis LLP Citi rou Cen New York, New York 10022-4675 Roy Black, Esq. Black Srebnick Kornsiiiiipf P.A. 201 S. Bisca ne Blvd, Re: Jeffrey Epstein Dear Jay and Roy: Thank you for your response to my earlier letter. The U.S. Attorney's Office shares in your desire to implement all of the terms of the N i llosecution Agreement. As you arc aware, the jointly-approved Special Master, Judge , has already selected an attorney representative, Robert Josefsberg, who was accepted by both parties. The Office has conferred with Mr. Josefsberg, who has agreed to continue in that role. In October 2007, Mr. Josefsberg expended time, effort, and funds in preparing to serve as the attorney representative, and he will need a written confirmation from you that his future fees and expenses will be paid in accordance with the terms of the Non-Prosecution Agreement. Please provide me with a copy of that correspondence for my file. With that matter settled, I believe that the requirement for a joint written submission to the Special Master has been extinguished. Nonetheless, I have no objection to attempting to create a joint statement to atilt Mr. Josefsberg in serving his duties. Regarding your suggestion that we ask Judge to "offer the final word on how certain clauses should be interpreted and satisfied," I believe that the Agreement speaks for itself. 08-80736-CV-MARRA REP WPB 000587 EFTA00185167
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-62 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 3 of 3 JAY P. Lupsowra, Eso. ROY BLACK, ESQ. Auoun 2I, 2008 PAon 2 or 2 Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, following Mr. Epstein's sentencing, the U.S. Attorney's Office provided Mr. Epstein's counsel with a list of the individuals whom it was prepared to name in an indictment as victims of an offense enumerated in 18 U.S.C. § 2255, and none of those names will be deleted. By his agreement, Mr. Epstein sought to resolve liability for all criminal activity known to the United States as of the time of his plea and sentencing, and he is responsible for damages to all victims of that criminal activity. Copies of the victim notifications will continue to be provided to counsel for Mr. Epstein. Please let me know whether I should continue to list Mr. Goldberger as the point of contact for the civil litigation. Regarding your suggestion on the content of the notification letters, I intend to use the same format that was used in the letters previously approved by Messrs. Goldberger and Tein, except that I will include the language from the September and October agreements. I have enclosed a draft herewith. Because I previously provided the victims with incorrect information—albeit with the approval of Mr. Epstein's counsel—it is imperative that I correct the error promptly. Accordingly, if' you have any substantive objections to the letter, please advise me by tomorrow afternoon, By: Sincerely, United States Attorney tiAge tfr e— Assistant United States Attorney cc: Karen Atkinson, Chief. Northern Division 08-80736-CV-MARRA RFP WPB 000588 EFTA00185168
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-63 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 1 of 3 EXHIBIT 133 EFTA00185169
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Case 9;08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-63 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 2 of 3 U.S. Department of,lustice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida 500 S. Australian Ave, Ste 400 West Palm Reach. Fl. 33401 August 26, 2008 DELIVERY BY ELECTRONIC MAIL Jay P. Leflcowitz, Esq. Kirkland & Ellis LLP Citi ou Center New York, New York I0022-4675 Roy Black, F4sq. Black Srebnick Kornspan & Stumpf P.A. 201 SB Blvd, Re: Jeffrey Epstein Dear Jay and Roy: Thank you for your letter of August 22nd. 1 write to follow up on some of the points that you raised. The list of thirty-two victims that was provided to Mr. Goldberger via certified mail on July 10, 2008 is the final list. As I mentioned, copies of the notification letters to each victim will be carbon-copied to an attorney for Mr. Epstein and Mr. Josefsberg. I asked you to advise me whether Mr. Goldberger should continue to be listed as the contact person for the civil litigation in the amended victim notification letters and whether he should receive the carbon copies of' those letters as they are sent. I also asked you to provide me with written confirmation of your agreement to pay Mr. Josefsberg's fees. Please provide that confirmation to Mr. Josefsberg so that he can begin his representation, and provide me with a copy for my file. 1 have conferred with the lead AUSA in the case of Jane Doe 1 and 21 United States, 08-80736-CV-MARRA RFP WPB 000603 EFTA00185170
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-63 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 3 of 3 JAY P. LEITKOW117., ESQ. Roy BLACK, ESQ, Aucusr 26, 2008 PAGE 2 OF 2 and he agrees that, based upon the discussion with Judge Marra during the hearing on the plaintiffs' motion, a notification of the judge's ruling is required. I will, however, change the language slightly to direct the victims to discuss the matter with Mr. Josefsberg. With regard to your concerns with my "open-ended description of Mr. Epstein's responsibilities regarding civil restitution," I agree that the resolution of civil damages claims is as stated in paragraphs 7 and 8 of the Agreement and Addendum. That is why the language in the notification is taken verbatim from paragraphs 7, 8, and 7C of the Agreement and Addendum, except that the victim's name is used in place of "identi fled individual." As I mentioned in my earlier letter, if you have any proposed substantive changes, please provide them to me. Mr. Goldberger and Mr. Tein explicitly approved the language in my earlier victim notification letter, even though they apparently were taking the position that the December 19, 2007 letter was not part of the Agreement, so that misinformation was provided to the victims with the approval of Mr. Epstein's attorneys. With regard to your sixth and seventh points, I reiterate that it is the Office's position that the Agreement and Addendum speak for themselves. Let me also reiterate that, while the Office does not intend to involve itself in any civil negotiations or litigation, if it comes to our attention that Mr. Epstein has breached the terms of the Agreement, the Office intends to enforce its right pursuant to the Agreement. I would appreciate a prompt response to the question regarding which of Mr. Epstein's attorneys should be named in and receive copies of the notification letters, as well as documentation of your commitment to paying Mr. Josefsberg's fees so that I may begin distributing the revised victim notifications on Wednesday morning. Sincerely, tin' By: States Attorney A. ane Assistant United States Attorney cc: Karen Atkinson, Chief, Northern Division 08-80736-CV-MARRA RIP WPB 000604 EFTA00185171
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-64 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 1 of 2 EXHIBIT 134 EFTA00185172
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-64 Entered on PLED Docket 02/10/2016 Page 2 of 2 (USAFLS) From: pippr i (USAFLS) Sent: ur y, ugus , 008 3.51 PM To: Brad Edwards Cc: Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Epstein Attachments: Epstein NonProsecution Agrrnt w Addendumpdf Ili Brad - I received your fax with the signed Protective Order, so I have attached the Non-Prosecution Agreement. Please give me u call when you reecho. And please send or fax over copies of the signed Protective Order us )ou receive them from your clients and co-counsel. Thank you. Assistant U.S. Attorney Phone lax From: Brad Edwards [mailto:be@bradedwardslaw.com] Sen 8,2008 9:33 AM To: . (USAF'S) Sub : : Epstein It has already been faxed to you. Please let me know if you do not receive it. Also, I would appreciate it if you could fax it to me as well as mail it. as I would really Ilke to see It today if at all possible Thanks Brad Edwards, Esquire Law Office of Brad Edwards & Associates 2028 I larrison Street Suite 202 Hollywood, Florida 33020 Telephone: 954-414-8033 (I3roward) 305-935-2011 (Miami-Dade) Facsimile: 954-924-1530(Broward) 305/935-4227 (Miami-Dade) e-mail: bcra)bradedwartIslaw.com PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL: The intbrination contained in this e-mail message is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is proprietary. privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivery to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, printing, reproduction. disclosure or dissemination of this communication may be subject to legal restriction or sanction. 103 08-80736-CV-MARRA REP WPB-001776 EFTA00185173
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-65 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 1 of 2 EXHIBIT 135 EFTA00185174
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-65 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 2 of 2 (USAFLS) From: Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: May, September 02. 2008 1.16 PM To: letkowitz©kirkland.coms: 'Roy BLACK' Cc: Atkonson. Karen (USAFLS) Subject: Thank you for your tax Dear Jay and Roy: I have received your fax. I will start sending out the victim notifications today. In accordance with your request. I have changed the language regarding the victims' right to receive a copy of the Agreement. Mr. Goldberger will he receiving copies as the letters go out. Thank you. Assistant U.S. Attornc Tracking: 08-80736-CV-MARRA RFP WPB-001775 EFTA00185175
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-66 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 1 of 5 ( / I, EXHIBIT 136 EFTA00185176
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM - Document 362-66 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 2 of 5 U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida 500 South Australian Ave., Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Facsimile: September 3, 2008 NOTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED VICTIM NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 3509(d) AND FLORIDA LAW, THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT IS TO BE TREATED AS CONFIDENTIAL AND SHALL NOT BE DISCLOSED EXCEPT IN CONNECTION WITH A LEGAL PROCEEDING. 08-80736-CIV-MARRA 000926 EFTA00185177
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-66 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 3 of 5 U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida 500 South Australian Ave., Suite 400 West Palm Beach. FL 33401 Facsimile: September 3, 2008 VIA UNITED STATES MAIL Brad Edwards, Esq. 2028 Harrison Street, Suite 202 Hollywood, Florida 33020 Re: Jeffrey Epstein/I AMENDED NOTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIEDIllaM mm Dear Mr: Edwards: By virtue of this letter, the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida asks that you provide the following amended notice to your client, Some of the information contained in the July 9, 2008 letter to Ms. Wild was inaccurate, so please advise her of the following changes. As you were previously advised, on June 30, 2008, Jeffrey Epstein (hereinafter referred to as "Epstein) entered a plea of guilty to violations of Florida Statutes Sections 796.07 (felony solicitation of prostitution) and 796.03 (procurement of minors to engage in prostitution), in the 15th Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County (Case Nos. 2006-cf- 009454AXXXMB and 2008-cf-00938IAXXXMB) and was sentenced to a term of twelve months' imprisonment to be followed by an additional six months' imprisonment, followed by twelve months of Community Control I, with conditions of community confinement imposed by the Court. In light of the entry of the guilty plea and sentence, the United States has agreed to defer federal prosecution in favor of this state plea and sentence, subject to certain conditions, including the following: 1. An independent Special Master was assigned the task of selecting an attorney representative to represent the victims in connection with civil 08-80736-CIV-MARRA 000927 EFTA00185178
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—Case-S08 cv 807-2.6-kAlvl—Drasament-362-66—Enterea-en-g689-43eeket-02/10/2016 Page 4-of-5--- BRAD EDWARDS, ESQ. AMENDED NOTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED VICTIM SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 PAGE 2 OF 3 litigation between the victims and Mr. Epstein. The Special Master selected Robert Josefsberg, Esq. of the firm Podhurst Orseck, P.A., a highly-respected and experienced attorney. Ms. ms's not obligated to use Mr. Josefsberg as her civil attorney, but, as explained in greater detail below, Mr. Josefsberg's services will be provided at no cost to Ms. glibecause Mr. Epstein is obligated to pay the costs and fees of the attorney-representative. Also, Mr. Epstein and his attorneys can only contact Ms. 'ElEvia Mr. Josefsberg, assuming that she would like Mr. Jose fsberg to serve as her attorney. 2. If Ms...IFleets to file suit against Mr. Epstein pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Section 2255, Mr. Epstein will not contest the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida over his person and/or the subject matter, and Mr. Epstein waives his right to contest liability and also waives his right to contest Ill damages up to an amount as agreed to between Ms. NI and Mr. Epstein, so long as Ms.ftWlects to proceed exclusive ? y under 18 U.S.C. § 2255, and she waives any other claim for damages, whether pursuant to state, federal, or common law. Notwithstanding this waiver, Epstein's agreement with the United States, his waivers and failure to contest liability and such damages in any suit are not to be construed as an admission of any criminal or civil liability. 3. As stated above, Mr. Epstein has agreed to pay the fees of the attorney representative selected by the independent third party. This provision, however, shall not obligate Epstein to pay the fees and costs of contested litigation filed against him. Thus, if after consideration of potential settlements, Ms.Mill and Mr. Josefsberg elect to file a contested lawsuit pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2255 or she elects to pursue any other contested remedy, the obligation to pay the costs of the attorney representative, as opposed to any statutory or other obligations to pay reasonable attorneys fees and costs such as those contained in Section 2255, shall cease. Mr. Josefsberg will be contacting you within the next two weeks to explain these terms and to determine if he may contact Ms. IMI_Jiiirectly. If you would like to contact Mr. Josefsberg directly, he can be reached at 305 358-2800. 08-80736-C1V-MARRA 000928 EFTA00185179
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-66 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 5 of 5 BRAD EDWARDS, ESQ. AMENDED NOTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED VICTIM SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 PAGE 3 OF 3 If Ms. MI/13S selected other counsel to represent her, or i f she does so in the future, and she decides to pursue a claim against Jeffrey Epstein, Mr. Epstein's attorney, Jack Goldberger, asks that he be contacted at Atterbury Goldberger and Weiss, 250 Australian Avenue South, Suite 1400, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. As I stated in my earlier notification, please understand that neither the U.S. Attorney's Office nor the Federal Bureau of Investigation can take part in or otherwise assist in civil litigation, but we again thank you and your client for all of her assistance during the course of this investigation. UNITED STATES ATTORNEY By: dilegt60 14— A. ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY cc: Robert Josefsberg, Esq. Jack Goldberger, Esq. 08-80736-CIV-MARRA 000929 EFTA00185180
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-67 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 1 of 3 EXHIBIT 137 EFTA00185181
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-67 Entered on F LSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 2 of 3 305-9312200 Norman Stetermelsteln,P 10:48:28 a.m. 16-09-2008 2/3 HERMAN & MERMELSTEIN PA ATTORNEYS AT LAW September 16, 2008 Vla Fax and Re ar ail Esq. Assistant U.S. Homey 500 Australian Ave., Fourth Floor West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Re: Jeffrey Epstein Dear Ms. Villafaxia: Jeffrey M. Herman Tel 305.931.2200 • Fax 305,931.0877 lhermanehermardaw.com 18205 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 2218 Mlaml, Florida 33180 wymnermenlaw.com This concerns your letters to us and to sexual assault victims of Mr. Epstein dated September 2, 2008. Please be advised that we strenuously object to your letters on various grounds, and believe that they are in violation of the Florida Bar Rules. First, your letters attempt to steer the victims to a particular attorney, Mr. Josefsberg, and advise them that Mr. Jose fsberg will be making an unsolicited contact to them in the next two weeks. This contact with prospective clients and solicitation reflected in your letters is contrary to Fla. Bar. Rule 4.7.4. Additionally, your letters are misleading in the following respects: (I) the action advocated to the victims in paragraph 2 refers generally to thevictims' waiver of "any other claim for damages", failing to advise them that this waiver may include a valuable claim to punitive damages against an alleged billionaire; and (2) the letters Imply in paragraph 3 that Mr. Epstein's agreement to pay attorney fees is a significant concession, when In fact a victim is entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees under the Statute upon proof of a violation, irrespective of Mr. Epsteiu's agreement. We accordingly demand that the U.S. Attorneys' office immediately cease and desist from directing unrepresented victims into unsolicited attorney contacts and misleading them about their rights in claims against Mr. Epstein. We demand that you instruct Mr. losefsberg not to solicit victims, and to send letters to unrepresented victims correcting the misleading statements contained in your September 2, 2008 letters. 08-80736-CV-MARRA 002343 EFTA00185182
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-67 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 3 of 3 305-9312200 Horman Iulerme%stern, P 10:48:58 a.m. 16-09-2008 313 A. Villafafia, Esq. September 16, 2008 Page 2 Finally, we demand that you make no contact with our clients directly, and contact them only through our office. Our clients incite Sincerely, JMH/lr effrey M. Herman 08-80736-CV-MARRA 002344 EFTA00185183