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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-5 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 2 of 3 e- FROPOSED JOINT LETTER TO : SPECIAL MASTER Re: Special Master: Privileged and Confidential Dear Sir: The undersigned, as counsel for the United States of America and Jeffrey Epstein, jointly write to you to provide information relevant to your service as a Special Master in the selection of an attorney to represent several young women who may have civil damages claims against Mr. Epstein. The U.S. Attorney's Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (jointly referred to as the "United States") have conducted an investigation of Jeffrey Epstein regarding his solicitation of minor females in Palm Beach County to engage in prostitution. Mr. Epstein, through his assistants, would recruit underage females to travel to his home in Palm Beach to engage in lewd conduct in exchange for money. Based upon the investigation, the United States has identified 40 young women who can be characterized as victims pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2255. Some of those women went to Mr. Epstein's home only once, some went there as much as 100 times or more. Some of the women's conduct was limited to performing a topless or nude massage while Mr. Epstein masturbated himself. For other women, the conduct escalated to full sexual intercourse. As part of the resolution of the case, Mr. Epstein agreed that he would not contest jurisdiction in the Southern District of Florida for any victim who chose to sue him for damages pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2255. Mr. Epstein agreed to provide an attorney for victims who elected to proceed exclusively pursuant to that section, and agreed to waive any challenge to liability under that section up to an amount agreed to by the parties. 08-80736-CV-MARRA REP WPB 000411 EFTA00184824
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-5 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 3 of 3 "Ibe parties have agreed to submit the selection of an attorney to a Special Master. Attached hereto is a list of five attorneys whom the parties have agreed should be considered by the Special Master for selection. Also attached hereto is a memorandum explaining the anticipated duties and responsibilities of the attorney who is selected, and that portion of the agreement between the United States and Mr. Epstein addressing the attorney's role. Each attorney has provided some background information regarding his or her practice, experience, and other relevant factors. The Special Master may contact any or all of those attorneys for additional information, as the Special Master deems appropriate. Each party will also provide the Special Master with a list of the criteria that the party believes should be considered in making the selection. If the Special Master has any questions regarding the criteria, he may contact the relevant party to inquire further, as he deems appropriate. The parties ask that the Special Master "rank" the top three attorneys, in case one or more has a conflict that preVents him or her from accepting the representation. The parties thank you for your willingness to conduct this task as a pro bona public° matter. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any further information. 08-80736-CV-MARRA RFP WPB 000412 EFTA00184825
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-6 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 1 of 3 EXHIBIT 76 EFTA00184826
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-7 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 1 of 3 EXHIBIT 77 EFTA00184827
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-7 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 2 of 3 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: (USAFLS) 1 , Jeff (USAFLS) . lay, October 18, 2007 4:40 PM (USAFLS) ollow up The change of plea will take place on November 20. Agreed. Original Message From: Jay Lefkowitz (mailto:JLefkowitz@kirkland.com] Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 4:35 PM To: , (USAFLS) Cc: , Jeff (USAFLS) Subject: Re: Follow up - Thanks. Jeff, are we all set? Jay Original Message From: " , (USAFLS)" Sent: 10/18/2007 12:15 PM AST To: Jay Lefkowitz Cc: " , Jeff (USAFLS)" Subject: RE: Follow up Jeff -- Can you see any issues with this? If not, please confirm with Jay. Original Message From: Jay Lefkowitz [mailto:JLefkowitz@kirkland.com] Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 10:12 AM To: ) (USAFLS) Subject: Follow up - I wanted to thank you for making the time for breakfast Friday. It was great to catch up. Following up on our conversation about the date for Mr. Epstein's plea, where you said that you didn't want to dictate a schedule to the state, as we discussed I have a case where I represent an individual who is now the lead witness for the government, and openings are set 2724 08-80736-CV-MARRA REP WPB-002020 EFTA00184828
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-7 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 3 of 3 for next week. Accordingly, I have now confirmed with Mr. Epstein's Florida counsel that the state's attorney's office and the court will be available to have him enter his plea on November 20. So we will plan to proceed on one that date. Please confirm that this is ok. Thanks, Jay t****************************************************###*## The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitute inside information, and is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is the property of Kirkland & Ellis LLP or Kirkland & Ellis International LLP. Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail or by e-mail to postmaster@kirkland.com, and destroy this communication and all copies thereof, including all attachments. #************************######******####****************** ******************************************************44##* The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitute inside information, and is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is the property of Kirkland & Ellis LLP or Kirkland & Ellis International LLP. Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited' and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail or by e-mail to postmaster@kirkland.com, and destroy this communication and all copies thereof, including all attachments. *****************####44g***********************#######****** 2725 08-80736-CV-MARRA RFP WPB-002021 EFTA00184829
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-8 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 1 of 8 EXHIBIT 78 EFTA00184830
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-8 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 2 of 8 "Siomnn, Jeff (USAFLS)" To "Jay Lefkowitz" <JLeikowitz@kirkland.col cc i'kfiliainnn Ann r: el 'CAN Sr 10/24/2007 03:45 PM bcc Subject Epstein - Addendum and Letter to Judge g erbloo-datil Otik,"txtit: <<Addendum.wpd>> <<071015 Special Master Letter4.wpd>> Jay, Pursuant to our conversation, here is the revised letter and a new addendum. Theonly changeto the addendumisthat I renumbered the new paragraphs from A,B, aic.o 7A, 7B, and 7C.Once you approve,I will contact Judge and send him the letter. Please execute the addendum,PDFthe executedoriginalto me as soon as possible and Fed Ex the original to me thereafter. Jeff sat 'Addendum.wpd' has been archived by user 'CommonStore/IT/Kirkland-Ellis' on '12/25/2007 00:26:41'. >» «< gnachment '071015 Special Master Letter4.wpd' has been archived by user 'CommonStore/IT/Kirkland-Olls' on '12/25/2007 00:26:42'. >> US_Atty_Cor_00220 EFTA00184831
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-8 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 3 of 8 IN FIE: INVESTIGATION OF JEFFREY EPSTEIN ADDENDUM TO THE NON-PROSECUTION AGREEMENT IT APPEARING that the parties seek to clarify certain provisions of page 4, paragraph 7 of the Non-Prosecution Agreement (hereinafter "paragraph 7"), that agreement is modified as follows: 7A. The United States has the right to assign to an independent third-party the responsibility for consulting with and, subject to the good faith approval of Epstein's counsel, selecting the attorney representative for the individuals identified under the Agreement If the United States elects to assign this responsibility to an independent third-patty, both the United States and Epstein retain the right to make good faith objections to the attorney representative suggested by the independent third-party prior to the final designation of the attorney representative. 7B. The parties will jointly prepare a short written submission to the independent third-party regarding the role of the attorney representative and regarding Epstein's Agreement to pay such attorney representative his or her regular customary hourly rate for representing such victims subject to the provisions of paragraph C, infra. 7C. Pursuant to additional paragraph 7A, 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, an attorney representative elects to file a contested lawsuit pursuant to 18 U.S.C. s 2255 or elects to pursue any other contested remedy, the paragraph 7 obligation of the Agreement 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 s 2255 to bear the costs of the attorney representative, shall cease. By signing this Addendum, Epstein asserts and certifies that the above has been read and explained to him. Epstein hereby states that he understands the clarifications to the US_Atty_Cor_00221 EFTA00184832
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-8 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 4 of 8 Non-Prosecution Agreement and agrees to comply with them. UNITED STATES ATTORNEY Dated: By: Dated: Dated: Dated: A. VILLAFARA ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY JEFFREY EPSTEIN GERALD LEFCOURT, ESQ. COUNSEL TO JEFFREY EPSTEIN LILLY ANN SANCHEZ, ESQ. ATTORNEY FOR JEFFREY EPSTEIN US_Atty_Cor_00222 EFTA00184833
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-8 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 5 of 8 S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida 99 NE ek Street Alla* FL 33132-2111 October 2007 LIVE l i r The Hon. B. (Ret.) Akerman Senterfitt One Southeast Third Avenue, 25th Floor Miami, Florida 33131 Re: Service as a Special Master Dear Judge M. Thank you for agreeing to serve as a Special Master and for assisting the United States Attorney's Office in the selection of an attorney representative to represent a group of identified victims. This letter is meant to assist you in performing your duties by providing you with background information regarding the agreement between the United States and Jeffrey Epstein and the duties that the attorney representative will have to perform. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Attorney's Office conducted an investigation of Mr. Epstein. As a result of that investigation, the U.S. Attorney's Office and Mr. Epstein entered into a Non-Prosecution Agreement and an Addendum that contains, inter alia, the following terms: 7A. The United States has the right to assign to an independent third-party the responsibility for consulting with and, subject to the good faith approval of Epstein's counsel, selecting the attorney representative for the individuals identified under the Agreement. If the United States elects to assign this US_Atty_Cor_00223 EFTA00184834
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-8 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 6 of 8 The Iion. B. (Ret.) October 2007 Page 2 of 4 responsibility to an independent third-party, both the United States and Epstein retain the right to make good faith objections to the attorney representative suggested by the independent third-party prior to the final designation of the attorney representative. 7B. The parties will jointly prepare a short written submission to the independent third-party regarding the role of the attorney representative and regarding Epstein's Agreement to pay such attorney representative his or her regular customary hourly rate for representing such victims subject to the provisions of paragraph 7C, infra. 7C. Pursuant to additional paragraph 7A, 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, an attorney representative elects to file a contested lawsuit pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2255 or elects to pursue any other contested remedy, the paragraph 7 obligation of the Agreement 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 § 2255 to bear the costs of the attorney representative, shall cease. 8.If any of the individuals referred to [in the paragraphs above] elects to file suit pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2255, 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 Epstein waives his right to contest liability and also waives his right to contest damages up to an amount agreed to between Epstein and the identified individual, so long as the identified individual elects to proceed exclusively under 18 U.S.C. § 2255, and agrees to waive any other claim for damages, whether pursuant to state, federal, or common law. Notwithstanding this waiver, with respect 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. 9.Epstein's signature on this agreement also is not to be construed admission of civil or criminal liability or a waiver of any jurisdictional or other defense as to any person whose name does not appear on the list provided by the United States. US_Atty_Cor_00224 EFTA00184835
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-8 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 7 of 8 The Hon. B. (Ret.) October 2007 Page 3 of 4 10.Except as to those individuals who elect to proceed exclusively under 18 U.S.C. § 2255, as set forth in [the above paragraphs], neither Epstein's signature on this agreement, nor its terms, nor any resulting waivers or settlements by Epstein are to be construed as admissions or evidence of civil or criminal liability or a waiver of any jurisdictional or other defense as to any person, whether or not her name appears on the list provided by the United States. The most recent version of the statute referenced above, 18 U.S.C. § 2255, provides that: My person who, while a minor, was a victim of a violation of section . . . 2422 or 2423 of this title and who suffers personal injury as a result of such violation, regardless of whether the injury occurred while such person was a minor, may sue in any appropriate United States District Court and shall recover the actual damages such person sustains and the cost of the suit, including a reasonable attorney's fee. Any person as described in the preceding sentence shall be deemed to have sustained damages of no less than $150,000 in value.' Section 2422 prohibits the use of a facility of interstate commerce to induce minors to engage in sexual activity and prostitution, and section 2423 prohibits interstate travel for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity or prostitution with minors. The United States has identified 34 victims as defined by this statute. Pursuant to this letter, the United States assigns to you the responsibility for consulting with and selecting the attorney representative for the individuals. The United States and Epstein retain the right to make good faith objections to the attorney representative you select prior to the final designation of the attorney representative. In that regard, after you have reached a decision regarding the attorney representative, please provide me with his or her name and contact information. An earlier version of this statute deems that any person described in the preceding sentence shall have sustained damages of no less than $50,000 in value. US_Atty_Cor_00225 EFTA00184836
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-8 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 8 of 8 The Hon. B. (Rot) October 2007 Page 4 of 4 If I can provide you with any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you again for your assistance with this matter. Sincerely, United States Attorney By: Jeffrey First Assistant United States Attorney cc: AUSA US_Atty_Cor_00226 EFTA00184837
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-9 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 1 of 5 EXHIBIT 79 EFTA00184838
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-9 Entered on F LSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 2 of 5 U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida The Hon. B. (Ret.) Akerman Senterfitt One Southeast Third Avenue, 25th Floor Miami, Florida 33131 Re: Service as a Special Master Dear Judge 991V.E. 44 Street Miami. Fl 33132 Telephone: (305) 961-9299 Facsimile: (305) 5304444 October 25, 2007 Thank you for agreeing to serve as a Special Master and for assisting the United States Attorney's Office in the selection of an attorney representative to represent a group of identified victims. This letter is meant to assist you in performing your duties by providing you with background information regarding the agreement between the United States and Jeffrey Epstein and the duties that the attorney representative will have to perform. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Attorney's Office conducted an investigation of Mr. Epstein. As a result of that investigation, the U.S. Attorney's Office and Mr. Epstein entered into a Non-Prosecution Agreement and an Addendum that contains, inter alia, the following terms: 7A. The United States has the right to assign to an independent third-party the responsibility for consulting with and, subject to the good faith approval of Epstein's counsel, selecting the attorney representative for the individuals identified under the Agreement. If the United States elects to assign this responsibility to an independent third-party, both the United States and Epstein retain the right to make good faith objections to the attorney representative suggested by the independent third-party prior to the final designation of the attorney representative. Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA 000551 EFTA00184839
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-9 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 3 of 5 TUB HON. B. =Rat) OCTOBER 25, 2001 PAGE 2 OF 4 7B, The parties will jointly prepare a short written submission to the independent third-party regarding the role of the attorney representative and regarding Epstein's Agreement to pay such attorney representative his or her regular customary hourly rate for representing such victims subject to the provisions of paragraph 7C, infra. 7C. Pursuant to additional paragraph 7A, 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, an attorney representative elects to file a contested lawsuit pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2255 or elects to pursue any other contested remedy, the paragraph 7 obligation of the Agreement 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 § 2255 to bear the costs of the attorney representative, shall cease. 8.If any of the individuals referred to [in the paragraphs above] elects to file suit pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2255, 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 Epstein waives his right to contest liability and also waives his right to contest damages up to an amount agreed to between Epstein and the identified individual, so long as the identified individual elects to proceed exclusively under 18 U.S.C. § 2255, and agrees to waive any other claim for damages, whether pursuant to state, federal, or common law. Notwithstanding this waiver, with respect 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. 9.Epstein's signature on this agreement also is not to be construed admission of civil or criminal liability or a waiver of any jurisdictional or other defense as to any person whose name does not appear on the list provided by the United States. 10.Except as to those individuals who elect to proceed exclusively under 18 U.S.C. § 2255, as set forth in [the above paragraphs], neither Epstein's Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA 000552 EFTA00184840
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-9 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 4 of 5 Tile HONG B. DAVIS (REr.) Ocionit 25.2007 PAGE 3 OF 4 signature on this agreement, nor its terms, nor any resulting waivers or settlements by Epstein are to be construed as admissions or evidence of civil or criminal liability or a waiver of any jurisdictional or other defense as to any person, whether or not her name appears on the list provided by the United States. The most recent version of the statute referenced above, 18 U.S.C. § 2255, provides that: Any person who, while a minor, was a victim of a violation of section ... 2422 or 2423 of this title and who suffers personal injury as a result of such violation, regardless of whether the injury occurred while such person was a minor, may sue in any appropriate United States District Court and shall recover the actual damages such person sustains and the cost of the suit, including a reasonable attorney's fee. Any person as described in the preceding sentence shall be deemed to have sustained damages of no less than $150,000 in value.' Section 2422 prohibits the use of a facility of interstate commerce to induce minors to engage in sexual activity and prostitution, and section 2423 prohibits interstate travel for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity or prostitution with minors. The United States has identified 34 victims as defined by this statute. The United States takes no position as to the validity of any such claim under this statute. Due to the circumstances of the case and the number and caliber of the attorneys who represent Mr. Epstein, in selecting the victims' attorney representative, the United States suggests that you consider the following criteria: 1. Experience doing both plaintiffs' and defense litigation. 2. Experience with state and federal statutory and common law tort claims. 3. The ability to communicate effectively with young women. 4. Experience litigating against large law firms and high profile attorneys who ' An earlier version of this statute deems that any person described in the preceding sentence shall have sustained damages of no less than $50,000 in value. Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA 000553 EFTA00184841
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-9 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 5 of 5 THE HON. B. (Rm.) OCTOBER 25, 2007 PAGE 4 OF 4 may test the veracity of the victims' claims. 5. • Sensitivity to the nature of the suit and the victims' interest in maintaining their privacy. 6. Experience litigating in federal court in the Southern District of Florida. 7. The resources to hire experts and others, while working on a contingency fee basis, in order to prepare for trial, if a settlement cannot be reached (defense counsel has reserved the right to challenge such litigation). 8. The ability to negotiate effectively. Pursuant to this letter, the United States assigns to you the responsibility for consulting with and selecting the attorney representative for the individuals. The United States and Epstein retain the right to make good faith objections to the attorney representative you select prior to the final designation of the attorney representative. In that regard, after you have reached a decision regarding the attorney representative, please provide me with his or her name and contact information. If! can provide you with any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me and/or the U.S. Attorney an or Jay Lefkowitz, Esq. on behalf of Epstein. Mr. Leflcowitz can be reached at - Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Citigroup Center, 153 East 53rd Street, Thank you again for your assistance with this matter. Sincerely, cc: AUSA A. By: United States Jeffrey First Assistant United States Attorney ttomey Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA 000554 EFTA00184842
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 362-10 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 1 of 16 EXHIBIT 80 EFTA00184843