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FBI VOL00009
EFTA00129379
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17-1 (Rev. 1-05-2015) ATTENTION The following documents appearing in FBI files have been reviewed under the provisions of The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (Title 5, United States Code, Section 552); Privacy Act of 1974 (PA) (Title 5, United States Code, Section 552a); and/or Litigation. FOIA/PA n Litigation Requester Subject: Aa2. Computer or Case Identification Number: PO) 0114- I Sc ILIS" • Title of Case: • File 1 2— MM— Ustia7 Serials Reviewed: AIf Executive Order Applied Section Retease Location: *File Section This file section has been scanned into the FOIPA Document Processing System (FDPS) prior to National Security Classification review. Please see the documents located in the FDPS for current classification action, if warranted. File Number. Section Serial(s) Reviewed: FOIPA Requester: FOIPA Subject: FOIPA Computer Number. File Number Section Serial(s) Reviewed: FOIPA Requester: FOIPA Subject FOIPA Computer Number File Number. Section Serial(s) Reviewed: FOIPA Requester: FOIPA Subject FOIPA Computer Number: THIS FORM IS TO BE MAINTAINED AS THE TOP SERIAL OF THE FILE, BUT NOT SERIALIZED. SCANNED BY DoeLab (RMD) Date: hat'oteHr Last Serial: I, I ATTENTION DO NOT REMOVE FROM FILE EFTA00129381
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(Rev . . 05-01-200S) • UNCLASSIFIED FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Precedence: ROUTINE To: Miami From: Miami PB-2 / Palm Beach Count RA Contact: SA Approved By: Drafted By: Case ID #: 72-MM-NEW (Pen a Title: "ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ; OBSTRUCTION Date: 10/28/2009 Synopsis: Open and assign a new 72 (Obstruction of Justice) matter. Details: On or about August of 2009, Bradley James Edwards, date of birth , was contacted by Alfredo Rodriguez, date of birth . Edwards is an attorney who is representing four fema e in ividuals who are suing Jeffrey Epstein. Rodriguez was an employee for Epstein. Edward's deposed Rodriguez and served him with a federal subpoena to provide any and all documents relating to the case. Rodriguez is trying to sell Edwards documents that he claims are pertinent to the civil case. Edwards explained to Rodriguez that his demands are illegal and that he was obligated under the subpoena to turn the documents over. Rodriguez is still demanding $50,000.00 for the documents. In view of the above, it is requested that a new 72 matter be opened. Descriptive Data: Main Subiect Name - Last: \driguez First: A (redo Middle: Race: Sex: UNCLASSIFIED C T 1,, l e • CLASS:7 4 Po ' .1i tr °YU* BAT: /4?-44 I 2,7 itA .A4 13 3 301 G fiGoi (EX- EFTA00129382
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UNCLASSIFIED • To: Miami From: Miami Re: 72-MM-NEW, 10/28/2009 DOB: POB: New Jersey FBI: SOC: Address( - House #: Street Name: Lot# City: Miami State: FL Postal Code: 33173 Phone #: • • UNCLASSIFIED 2 EFTA00129383
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' FloridaD.A.V.F.D.Individual Summary Page Page 1 of 1 STATE OF FLORIDA Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles Driver And Vehicle Information Database (DAVID) DIGITAL IMAGES ARE RESTRICTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT USE PURSUANT TO S. 322.142(4), F LORIDA STATUTES IMAGES INCLUDE PHOTOGRAPHS AND SIGNATURES av<e,..„zraN Conditional Messages: Individual Summary Page DUID Number Class Stanss~~ SUSPENDED E LIMED() RODRIGUEZ PALM BEACH FL 334 04730 Date of Birth Sex Restrictions All Addresses O Height 6'02 Endorsements Issue Date Duplicate Expiration Date ate 03-25-04 D 04-12-08 11-24-04 SN Form Number P010411240121 State Of Birth New Jersey Driver License Transactions Record DIJID Number -.Transaction Date Issue Date U •date Time Lie T •e Issue T •c Chan e T e FL Dis Mew View • 01-26-06 03-25-04 01-27-06 01:18:03 RCT Reinstatement None 11-24-04 03-25-04 11-24-04 11:51:56 DL Duplicate None Lost View 03-25-04 03-25-04 03-25-0413:25:47 DL Renewal None View 01-23-98 01-23-98 01-23-98 17:42:42 DL Original I None tHistorical DriverticenseActiv8y • I. Vehidie Insurance I Previous Vehicles I 0 11PariaY Slanatur, NT* New Search 1, MaipiMenu I httos://www.hsmv.flcin.net/servlet/DLSummary 12/4/2006 EFTA00129384
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Received: 2009-10-28 10:50:36 ATTN: FC FLFBIPBS005934712 --FLORIDA CCH RESPONSE-- ATV FC.0 /C.ATN MBER: DE:C PAGE: 1 BECAUSE ADDITION ELETIONS MAY BE MADE AT ANY TIME, A NEW COPY SHOULD BE REQUESTED WHEN NEEDED FOR FUTURE USE " CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD EXPUNGED PURSUANT TO F.S. 943.0585 " FLORIDA CRIMINAL HISTORY - NAME STATE ID NO. FBI NO. DATE REQUESTED RODRIGUEZ, ALFREDO FL 10/28/2009 SEX RACE BIRTH DATE HEIGHT WEIGH HAIR BIRTH PLACE SKIN DOC NO. --CONTINUED-- MSG-NBR: 00006 MEE: F50330001 SID NUMBER: PURPOSE CODE:C PAGE: 2 H W 6'02" 200 BRO BRO XX FINGERPRINTIIIIIIIIIIOCIAL SECURITY NO. MISCELLANEOUS NO. SCR/MRK/TAT IN AFIS - 2 OCCUPATION ADDRESS CITY/STATE SELF EMP MIAMI, FL THIS RECORD CONTAINS FLORIDA INFORMATION ONLY. WHEN EXPLANATION OF A CHARGE OR DISPOSITION IS NEEDED, COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH THE AGENCY THAT CONTRIBUTED THE RECORD INFORMATION. THIS RECORD MAY ONLY BE USED FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE --CONTINUED-- SID NUMBER: PURPOSE CODE:C PAGE: 3 PURPOSES AS DEFINED BY THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS. THIS CONTAINS FLORIDA RECORD ONLY. UNKNOWN AS TO NATIONAL RECORD STATUS. END OF RECORD 19. n3391 dm), EFTA00129385
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Florida D.A.V.I.D. Individual Summary Page Page 1 of I • FLORIDA SAFERA MOTITYAY SAFETY ARO MOTOR VEHICLES • Driver And Vehicle Information Database (DAVID) DIGITAL IMAGES ARE RESTRICTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT USE PURSUANT TO S. 322.102(4),FLORIDA STATUTES - IMAGES INCLUDE PHOTOGRAPHS AND SIGNATURES Individual Summary Page D it i fi s m nber Class E cuza44 ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ WIMP 34201 Date of Birth Sex Status VALID All Addresses On File Height 61/2 Restrictions Endorsements Issue Date Duplicate Expiration Dale 04-05-OS Date 04-12-12 SSN Form Number X630804077684 • Conditional Messages: State Of Binh New Jersey Vehicle Information Reacted VLN Wee IC0101'1 Scdr I Make I Acquired Date i Reg AUTO TAN UTILITY 1 CHEVROLET 708-30-07 233717592 Driver License Tnmsacrions DEAD Rumba Transaction Date 'Issue Date Update Time Lle Two Issue Type I Change Type I FL Disp CI 04-07-08 04-05-08 04-10-0807:13:52 DL Renewal/CEPS VI 1- 71M I 01-26-06 03-25-04 01-27.0601:18:03 Rat Reinstatement None View II 11-24-04 03-25-04 11-24-04 11:5146 DL Duplicate Noma i Lost Vi re hrirr i 1 03-25-04 03-25-04 03-25-04 13:25:47 DL None I Vi re — mil 01-23-98 01-23-98 f 01-23-9817:42:42 DL Original i Name Historical Driver License Activity Vehicle Insurance [ Previous Vehicles I. Signature Array 1 New Search j hrlps://wwwlsmv.flejn.netlservielIDLStmamary Main Menu 10/28/2009 EFTA00129386
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(Rev. 05-01-2008) UNCLASSIFIED FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Precedence: ROUTINE Date: 10/28/2009 To: Finance Criminal Investigative Attn: AA Attn: Vio ent Crime Section Crimes Against Children Unit From: Miami Squad PB-2 / Palm Beach County RA Contact: SA Approved By: Drafted By: By: :gg Case ID #: 72-MM-113327 (Pending) Title: Alfredo Rodriguez; ET AL Obstruction Synopsis: Request for $50,000.00 of "Show Money" from FBIHQ Finance Division. Administrative: Re 10/28/2009 telcal between SSA l'owioney" for and SA captioned matter. . Miami Stagehand regarding Details: Miami requests $50,000.00 "Show Money" be wired to the Miami Stagehand Admin Account to be utilized in the above captioned case. On 10 27/2009 Agents from the PBCRA met with AUSA III and Attorney Brad Edwards. Edwards reported re o o riguez was served with a Federal Subpoena for documents. Rodriguez has refused to turn the subpoenaed documents over unless Edwards paid him $50,000.00. Rodriguez was interviewed by the FBI in 2007 regarding the same information he is now trying to sell to Edwards. The USA's Office believes Rodriguez may have lied to investigators and that the documents may have been in his possession at the UNCLASSIFIED 7.2.7MAA- l / 33v-4- -3 EFTA00129387
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UNCLASSIFIED To: Finance From: Miami Re: 72-MM-113327, 10/28/2009 time of his interview. These documents may contain evidence against an individual suspected of soliciting minors for sex. Miami plans to have a UCE introduced to Rodriguez and set a meeting to which Rodriguez will bring the documents he claims to have in his possession. The "Show Money" will be utilized if Rodriguez demands to see the money before producing the documents. After producing the documents, Rodriguez will be arrested for Obstruction of Justice. UNCLASSIFIED 2 EFTA00129388
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UNCLASSIFIED • To: Finance From: Miami Re: 72-MM-113327, 10/28/2009 LEAD(s): Set Lead 1: (Action) FINANCE AT WASHINGTON, DC Contact SA regarding the Miami Statgehand Adrian Account wire transfer information. Set Lead 2: (Info) CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE AT WASHINGTON, DC For information. Read and clear. • • UNCLASSIFIED 3 EFTA00129389
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0 mad 04/27/009 L OPERATION PLAN FILE NUMBER 72-MM-I13327 FIELD DIVISION / SQUAD MIAMI / PB2 Date Prepared 10/28/2009 Planned Date of Operation 11/02/2009 TITLE OF CASE ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ; ET AL; OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE PROGRAM ASAC PH# SQUAD SSA PH# CASE AGENT/OFFICER PH# ALTERNATE CA/OFFICER PH# SITUATION / MISSION Type of Opaation ..2__ Arrest Search Warrant Verified? 0 yes X No NINJAS Query? X Yes O No NINJAS Surveillance X Other (Controlled Delivery) Location of Activity: Hilton Suites 7920 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33434 il 677 k toe i'liz'ejaal 45 vCG iro 1/4 5 been satiorkeii 4.01,A.,2sh sot c a-0408°---4 ce(14449— ' 1 -F(O rt. /5 ta haft. Ant; Q 4.4,0‘44. Lowtect sousd t Violet). %kat teog..". 64. r`-• oar?' fiat 250 014 • De_ MAA, — I I 2, ei— — 4 EFTA00129390
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Overall Concept of Mission (Brief statement of who, what, why, when, when) On 11.02-09, the FBI PB•2 Squad will conduct an undercover evidence purchase (documents) from Alfredo Rodriguez. A FBI TFO UCE will meet with Rodriguez and review the documents that Rodriguez is trying to sell. Once the UCE is satisfied with the evidence he will flash/provide Rodriguez with $50,000.00 cash. Once the cash is in Rodriguez• possession the arrest team will take him into custody. CAUTION STATEMENT 2 EFTA00129391
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NATION / MISSION CONTINUED SUBJECT INFORMATION Name: ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ Race: WHITE Sex: DOB: MALE Aliases: Height: Q02" Weight: Eyes:Brown Hair: BROWN Fingerprint Code: SSAN FRB/ Identifying Marks and Tattoos: Address: MIAMI, FL Vehicle Info: I. TAN CHEVROLET FL Rey Criminal History: NONE REASON FOR CAUTION STATEMENT (subject specific) Identify other legal process outstanding to include issuing official, district, and date issued, and warrant location N/A Other Information REGARDING SUBJECT (Can include items such as possible locations of subject, identification of associates, and information provided by informants and other law enforcement agencies. PROVIDE PHOTO IF AVAILABLE -Counter-surveillance should be expected by this subject or other subjects yet unknown. 3 EFTA00129392
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Background of Investigation (Most Recent Information/Intelligence Available on this Operation) On or about Au st of 2009, Bradley James Edwards, date of birth , was contacted by Alfredo Rodriguez, date of birth . Edwards is an attorney who is representing four female individuals who are suing Jeffrey Epstein. Rodriguez was an employee for Epstein. Edward's deposed Rodriguez and served him with a federal subpoena to provide any and all documents relating to the case. Rodriguez is trying to sell Edwards documents that he claims are pertinent to the civil case. Edwards explained to Rodriguez that his demands are illegal and that he was obligated under the subpoena to turn the documents over. Rodriguez is still demanding $50,000.00 for the documents. Edwards and his law firm contacted the USAO who had/has a pending criminal investigation into Epstein. The USAO contacted the FBI PB-2 Squad and requested their assistance. Edwards will be placing a controlled phone call where he will introduce a FBI TFO UCE to complete the transaction. 4 EFTA00129393
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SXECUTION SPECIFIC DUTIES (Concise, detailed statements directing how each unit, squad, team, or individuals accomplishes it's duties) On Monday, 11/02/2009, the UCE and Rodriguez will have a phone conversation to finalize the details of the evidence purchase. Rodriguez will not be told the location of the evidence purchase at this time. On Monday, 11/02/2009, at 10:00am a briefing will be held at the FBI Palm Beach RA. All participating Agents/Officers should attend and are expected to be on stand-by for the rest of the day. The FBI PB2 Squad will conduct an evidence purchase from Rodriguez. At approximately 2:00pm, the operation will be executed at the Hilton Suites 7920 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33434 The UCE will contact Rodriguez and direct him to meet at the Hilton Suites. Once Rodriguez arrives the UCE will engage him in conspiratorial conversation. The UCE will ask to examine the document that Rodriguez is selling. Once the UCE has verified the documents he will flash/give Rodriguez a bag containing $50,000.00. At this time the arrest team will take Rodriguez into custody. Law enforcement personnel involved will be broken into teams. The Arrest Team will be responsible for the safety of the UCE and safe arrest of any and all subjects. The Surveillance Team's responsibility will be monitor the meeting from a covert location at the Hilton and to secure the outer perimeter. A11 law enforcement personnel will be responsible for UCE/CW security during the meeting. The Operation Plan is subject to change depending on the many variables that may occur during any given law enforcement operation. 5 EFTA00129394
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• ti COMMAND and CONTROL TEAM: ASAC FBI SA FBI CASE AGENT TEAM SA SA PB2 SQUAD FBI (UCE/CW) FBI SA FBI PRISONER SA FBI EVIDENCE/SURVEILLANCE 302 SA FBI EVIDENCE/VIDEO/PICTURES SA FBI PRISONER SA FBI EVIDENCE SA FBI AGENT FBI/PESO TFO DET FBI/TFO WPBPD DET FBI/TFO PESO ARREST TEAM SURVEILLANCE TEAM • 6 EFTA00129395
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1. Considerations to ensure safety of innocent parties: A hotel room with limited ingress and egress will be utilized with the subjects being controlled by the FBI. Perimeter units will be assigned to secure the meet location. 2. Consideration for the safety of Agents and cooperating individuals: As a precautionary statement, subjects should be considered ARMED AND DANGEROUS. Since most illicit activities can be violent by nature, Agents should take the necessary precautions to safeguard themselves and others. All Agents should make themselves familiar with the location of the deal well ahead of the scheduled operation. All participants will view the UCE(s) to note his/her description and clothing before the operation begins. SA Richards will ensure that a NINJAS query occurs and report results to SSA Donohoe. 3. Consideration for the safety of subject/arrestees: Subjects/arrestees will be afforded all necessary safety measures as the operation dictates. 4. Considerations to ensure care/custody of money, seized/gshow" drugs, and/or valuable property: Two Agents will be assigned to take custody of any and all drug/money/weapons evidence. They will be responsible for coordinating the handling and transportation of the seized evidence. Seizing Agents will also ensure that all money and valuable property seized is properly sealed and recorded. 5. Consideration for collection/preservation of evidence and transportation: Assigned seizing Agents will be responsible for proper collection, handling, and transportation of evidence to FBI Miami. 6. Consideration for care and transportation of arrestees: Any and all arrested subjects will be treated and transported in accordance with Bureau policy. use additional blank sheets as necessary 7 EFTA00129396
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CONTINGENCIES (for example: counter surveillance, barricade situation, additional subjects, etc.) 1. If subjects attempt hostile action against the UCE(s). A security team will be in place to assist/rescue the UCE(s) if any hostile action is taken against them. 2. If subject wants to move the location. The location of the meet is not negotiable. 3. If the UNSUBS arrive with other unknown subject(s) the arrest/surveillance units will be cognizant of their actions. COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS (Include here instructions common to all. Examples include times and dates for specific phases of operation coordination hurt office or with other agencies, warrant verification, danger areas, rehearsals, debriefings, etc.) BRIEFING DATE. TIME AND LOCATION: Briefing- On Monday, 11/02/2009 at 10:00a.m., a briefing will be held at the FBI Palm Beach RA. After the briefing Agents/Officers should familiarize themselves with the area in and around the arrest/surveillance location. Operation/Mission: On Monday, 11/02/2009, at 2:00pm., the FBI PS2 Squad will attempt an evidence purchase from Rodriguez. The operation will take place at the Hilton Suites 7920 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33434. Agents/Officers should be in their assigned location by 1:00 p.m. on 11/02/2009. 8 EFTA00129397
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LAW ENFORCEMENT PARTICIPANTS IN THE OPERATION Identify personnel directly involved in the op ration, as well as their assignment (entry/perimeter) for the operation. Name Position or Rank Agency Primary Contact Secondary Contact Information Information (CELLPHONE, LAND (CELLPHONE, LAND LINE, SIGNAL 0) LINE, SIGNAL II) 1. SSA FBI - PH200 2. SA FBI P8204 3. SA FBI P8211 4. SA FBI PB203 5. SA FBI PB 6. SA FBI P8207 7. SA FBI PB SA FBI P8208 8. 9. SA FBI P8209 10. Dec ScPBPD P8212 11. Agt PBSO PB215 12.- Agt JPD PB213 13. Det PESO P8214 Use additional blank sheets as necessary ADMINISTRATION AND EQUIPMENT WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION Bring assigned weapons (or Bureau approved weapons) which you qualified with and at least two magazines. Review Deadly Force Policy. (See enclosed deadly force policy) All participating agencies should be familiar and rely on their agencies Deadly Force Policy. CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT (Includes protective gear, identifying clothing and special equipment, e.g., body armor, pepper spray, flex cuffs, etc) Ballistic vests and/or raid jackets with proper FBI (Police) identification. Pepper spray, ASP, flashlight, handcuffs, and other equipment deemed necessary by the individual Agent should be carried at all times. 9 EFTA00129398
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