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FBI VOL00009
EFTA00171870
36 pages
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19. Moreover, as in New York, to ensure a steady stream of minor victims, JEFFREY EPSTEIN, the defendant, asked and enticed certain victims in Florida to recruit other girls to engage in sex acts. EPSTEIN paid hundreds of dollars to victim- recruiters for each additional girl they brought to the Palm Beach Residence. STATUTORY ALLEGATIONS 20. From at least in or about 2002, up to and including in or about 2005, in the Southern District of New York and elsewhere, JEFFREY EPSTEIN, the defendant, and others known and unknown, willfully and knowingly did combine, conspire, confederate, and agree together and with each other to commit an offense against the United States, to wit, sex trafficking of minors, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section. 1591(a) and (b). 21. It was a part and object of the conspiracy that JEFFREY EPSTEIN, the defendant, and others known and unknown, would and did, in and affecting interstate and foreign commerce, recruit, entice, harbor, transport, provide, and obtain, by any means a person, and to benefit, financially and by receiving anything of value, from participation in a venture which has engaged in any such act, knowing that the person had not attained the age of 18 years and would be caused to engage in a 8 USAO 004300 EFTA_00022210 EFTA00171890
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commercial sex act, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1591(a) and (b)(2). Overt Acts 22. In furtherance of the conspiracy and to effect the illegal object thereof, the following overt acts, among others, were committed in the Southern District of New York and elsewhere: a. In or about 2004, JEFFREY EPSTEIN, the defendant, enticed and recruited multiple minor victims, including minor victims identified herein as Minor Victim-1, Minor Victim-2, and Minor Victim-3, to engage in sex acts with EPSTEIN at his residences in Manhattan, New York, and Palm Beach, Florida, after which he provided them with hundreds of dollars in cash for each encounter. b. In or about 2002, Minor Victim-1 was recruited to engage in sex, acts with EPSTEIN and was repeatedly sexually abused by EPSTEIN at the New York Residence over a period of years and was paid hundreds of dollars for each encounter. EPSTEIN also encouraged and enticed Minor Victim-1 to recruit other girls to engage in paid sex acts, which she did. EPSTEIN asked Minor. Victim-1 how old she was, and Minor Victim-1 answered truthfully. c. In or about 2004, Employee-1, located in the Southern District of New York, and on behalf of EPSTEIN, placed 9 USAO 004301 EFTA_00022211 EFTA00171891
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a telephone call to Minor Victim-1.in order to schedule an appointment for Minor Victim-I. to engage inpaid sex acts with EPSTEIN. d. In or about 2004, Minor Victim-2 was recruited to engage in sex, acts with EPSTEIN and was repeatedly sexually abused by EPSTEIN at the Palm Beach Residence over a period of years and was paid hundreds of dollars after each encounter. EPSTEIN also encouraged and enticed Minor Victim-2 to recruit other girls to engage in paid sex acts, which she did. e, In or about 200,5, EmplOyee2, iodated in the Southern District of New York, and on behalf of EPSTEIN, placed a telephone call to Minor Victim-2 in order toacheddle an appointment for Minor Viptim-2 to engage in paid sex acts with EPSTEIN. 1. In or about ISO, Minor Victim-3 was • recruited to engage in sex acts with EPSTEIN and was repeatedly sexually abused by EPSTEIN at the PillBeach gesidenoe over a period of years and was paid hundreds of dollars for eaoh encounter. .EPSTEIN alSo encouraged and enticed.Miner Victim-3 to recruit other girls t4 engage in paid sex acts, which she did. EPSTEIN asked Minoritibtik-3 how old-She was, and Minor Victim-3 answered truthfully. 10 USAO_004302 EFFA_00022212 EFTA00171892
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g. In or about 2005,, Employee-2, located in the Southern District of New York, and on behalf of EPSTEIN, placed a telephone call to.Minor Victim-3 in Florida in order to schedule an appointment for Minor Victim-3 to engage in paid sex acts with EPSTEIN. h. In or about 2004, Employee-3 placed a telephone call to Minor Victim-3 in order to schedule an appointment for Minor Victim-3 to engage in paid sex acts with' EPSTEIN. • (Title 18, United States Code, Section 371.) COUNT TWO (Sex Trafficking) The Grand Jury further charges: 23. The allegations contained in paragraphs'l through 19 and 22 of thiO Indictment are repeated and realleged as if fully set forth within. 24. From at least in or about gm, up to*and including in or about 2005, in the Southern DiStrict of New York, JEFFREY EPSTEIN, the'defendant, willfully and knowingly, in and affecting interstate ■ foreign commerce, did recruit, entice, harbor, transport,, provide, and obtain by any means a person, knoWing that the person had not attained the•age of 18 years and would be caused to engage in a commercial sex act, and' did aid and abet the same, to Wit, EPSTEIN recruited, enticed, harbored, transported, provided, and obtained numerous 11 USAO_004303 • EFTA_00022213 EFTA00171893
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individuals•who were less than 18 years old, including but not limited to Minor Victim-1, as described above, and who were then caused to engage in at least one commercial sex act in Manhattan, New York. . (Title 18, United. States Code, Sections 1591(a), (b)(2), and 2.) FORFEITURE ALLEGATIONS 25. As a result of committing the offense alleged in Count Two of this Indictment, JEFFREY EPSTEIN, the defendant, shall forfeit to the United States, pursuant to'Title 18, United States Code, Section 1594(c)(1), any property, real and personal, that was used or intended to be used to commit or to facilitate the commission of the offense alleged in Count Two, and any property, real or personal, constituting or derived from any proceeds obtained, directly or indirectly, as a result of the offense alleged in Count Two, or any property traceable to such property, and the following specific property: a. The lot or parcel of land, together with its buildings, appurtenances, improvements, fixtures, attachments and easements, located at 9 East 71st Street, New York, New York, with block number 1386 and lot number 10, owned by Maple, Inc. 12 USAO 004304 EFTA_00022214 EFTA00171894
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Substitute Asset provision 26. /f any of the above-described forfeitable property, as a result of any act or omission of the defendant: (a) cannot be located upon the exercise of due diligence; (b) has been transferred or sold to, or deposited with, a third person; (o) had been placed beyond the jurisdiction of the Court; (d), has been substantially diminished in value; or (e) has been commingled with other property which cannot be subdivided without diffioOlty; it is the intent of the United Stated, pursuant to 21 .U.S:C. 5.85.9(p) and 28 U.S.C. f 2461(c)k to seek forfeiture of any other property of the defendant up to the value. of the above forfeitable property. (title 18, linited States Code, Seetiion 094; title 21, ohited States Code, Section 853(p)) and Title 28, United States Code, Section.2O1.) MOM . BEAMAN United States Attorney 13 USAO_004305 EFFA_00022215 EFTA00171895
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Form No. USA-53a-274 (Ed. 9-25-58) UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. JEFFREY EPSTEIN, Defendant. 1NuxCTNENT (18 U.S.C. SS 371, 1591(a), (b)(2), and 2) GEOFFREY S. SE 81411N United Stites Attornipy 14 USAO 004306 ; EFFA_00022216 EFTA00171896
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EXHIBIT B USAO_004307 EFTA_00022217 EFTA00171897
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AO 93 (SONY Rcv. 01/17) Starch and Sou= %mule UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT for the Southern District of New York In the Matter of the Search of Miley describe the properly to be searched or identtfr the person byname and crams) See Attachment A ) ) ) ) ) Case No. SEARCH AND SEIZURE WARRANT To: Any authorized law enforcement officer An application by a federal law enforcement officer or in attorney for the government requests the search of the following person or property located in the Southern District of New York Meng& the person or describe the property to be searched and gin its location): See Attachment A The person or property to be searched, described above, is believed to conceal (Idealjfy the penon or describe the popery to be seisecp: . See Attachment A The search and seizure are related to vlolation(s) of Thud statutory citations): Title 18, United States Code, Sections 371 and 1591 I find that the affidavit(s), or any recorded testimony, establish probable cause to search and seize the potion or proPertY. YOU APE. COMMANDED to execute this warrant on or before 2.0 • tot (hot to exceed 14 dew) ' Pi in the daytime 6:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. 0 at any time in the day or night as I find reasonable mule has been established. Unless delayed notice is authorized below, you must give a copy of the warrant and a receipt for the property taken to the person from whom, or from whose preniises, the property was taken, or leave the copy and receipt at the place whore the property was taken. The officer executing this warrant, or an officer present dining the execution of the warrant, must prepare an inventory as required by law and promptly return this warrant end inventory to the Clerk of the Court, Upon its return, this warrant and inventory should be filed under seal by the Clerk of the Court. MO Initials CI I find that immediate notification may have an adverse result listed in 18 U.S.C. § 2705 (except for delay of trial), and authorize the officer executing this warrant to delay notice to the person who, or whose property, will be searched or seized (check the appropriate box) Ofor days Not to exceed 30). °until, the facts Justifying, r specific date of Date and time issued: • (-.): S ek • IA' City and state: New York, NY Judge's signature Hon. Barbara Moses, U.S. Magistrate Judge Printed name and title USAO 004308 EFTA_00022218 EFTA00171898
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AO 93 (SONY Rev. OW 7) Search and stivae Warrant (Pogo 2) Return Case No.: Date and time warrant executed: Copy of warrant and inventory left with: Inventory made In the presence of: Inventory of the property taken and name of any person(s) seized: Certification I declare under penalty of perjury that this inventory is correct end was returned along with the original warrant to the Court. Data: &ending offiteris signature Printed nano and alle USAO 004309 EFTA_00022219 EFTA00171899
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ATTACHMENT A I. Premises to be Searched—Subject Premises L The premises to be searched (the "Subject Premises") are described as a nearly 19,000 square foot multi-story single-family residence located at 9 East 71st Street, New York, New York, and include all locked and closed containers found therein. A photograph of the front entrance to the Subject Premises is included below:• IL Items to Be Seized 1, This warrant authorizes executing agents to photograph, video record and otherwise document the full interior of the Subject Premises, including any items, furnishings, or possessions therein. • • 2. In addition, this warrant authorizes the seizure of certain evidence, fruits, and inatruthentalities of violations of Title 18, linked States Code, Sections 1591 (sex trafficking of minors) and .11 (sex trafficking conspiracy) (the "Subject Offenses") described as follows: a. Evidence concerning occupancy or ownership the Stibject Premises, including utility and telephone bills, mall envelopes, cortespondence, diaries, statements, identification documents, address books, telephone directories, and photographs of its occupant(s). b. Evidence concerning the layout, furnishings, decorations,.and floor pattern of the Subject Premises, ineluding photographs and blueprints of the Subject Premises. 2017.08.02 USAO_004310 EFTA_00022220 EFTA00171900
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EXHIBIT C 14 2017.08.02 USAO_004311 EFTA_00022221 EFTA00171901
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A093 (SONY Rev. 01/17) Search end Seizure Wormed UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT for the Southern District of New York In the Matter of the Search of (Brieflydescribe the property to be searched or identO, the person by name and address) See Attachment A Case No. SEARCH AND SEIZURE WARRANT To: Any authorized law enforcement officer An application by a federal law enforcement officer or an attorney for the government requests the search of the following person or property located in the Southern District of New York (rreeror the person or describe the property to be searched and give its location): See Attachment A The person or property to be searched, described above, Is believed to conceal (iden* the person or describe the property to be seized): See Attachment A The search and seizure arc related to violation(s) of (Insert statutory citations): Title 18, United Slates Code, Sections 371 and 1591 I find that the affidavit(s), or any recorded testimony, establish probable cause to search and Seize the person or property. YOU ARE COMMANDED to execute this warrant on or before July 7, 2019 (nor to exceed 14 dttys) O in the daytime 6:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. lir at any time in the day or night as I find reasonable cause has been established. Unless delayed notice is authorized below, you must give a copy of the warrant and a receipt for the property taken to the person from whom, or from whose premises, the property was taken, or leave the copy and receipt at the place whore the property was taken. 'rhe officer executing this warrant, or an officer present during the execution of the warrant, must prepare an inventory as required by law and promptly return this warrant and inventory to the Clerk of the Court. O Upon its return, this warrant and inventory should be filed under seal by the Clerk of the Court. USW Initials O I find that immediate notification may have an adverse result listed in IS U.S.C. § 2705 (except for delay of trial), and authorize the officer executing this warrant to delay notice to the person who, or whose property, will be searched or seized (check the appropriate box) Ofor days (not to exceed 30). Ountil, the facts justifyi later specific date o Date and time issued: e?‘•-c%a Judge's signature City and state: New York, NY Hon. Barbara Moses, U.S. Magistrate Judie Printed name and tide USAO 004312 EFTA_00022222 EFTA00171902
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AO93 (SDNY Adv. 01 / I 7)Searelt and Seizure Woman, (Page 2) Return Case No.: Date and time warrant executed: Copy of warrant and inventory left with: Inventory made in the presence of : Inventory of the property taken and name of any person(s) seized: Certification I declare under penalty of perjury that this inventory is correct and was returned along with the original warrant to the Court. Date: Executing officer's signature Printed name and tide USAO 004313 EFTA_00022223 EFTA00171903
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ATTACHMENT A I. Premises to be Searched—Subject Premises I. The premises to be searched (the "Subject Premises") are described as a multi-story single-family residence located at 9 East 71st Street, New York, New York, and include all locked and closed containers found therein. A photograph of the front entrance to the Subject Premises is included below: II. Items to Be Seized A. Evidence, Fruits, and Instrumentalities of the Subject Offenses This warrant authorizes the seizure of certain evidence, fruits, and instrumentalities of violations of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1591 (sex trafficking of minors) and 371 (sex trafficking conspiracy) (the "Subject Offenses") described as follows: i. Any and all taxidermied dogs. ii. Any and all massage tables and massage paraphernalia. iii. Any and all busts or three-dimensional representations of female human torsos. iv. Any and all photos or representations depicting nude or partially nude women located in the Massage Room, as defined herein. v. Any and all sex toys and sex paraphernalia located in the Massage Room, as defined herein. 2017.08.02 USAO 004314 EFTA_00022224 EFTA00171904
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vi. A binder labeled "PB Girls" and any other documents or communications with or regarding victims or potential victims of the Subject Offenses. 2 2017.08.02 USAO_004315 EFTA_00022225 EFTA00171905
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