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FBI VOL00009
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-7 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 4 of 4 and I will facilitate as much as I can getting the girls' approval of this procedure because, as I mentioned, I think it is probably in their best interests. In terms of plea agreement language, let me suggest the following: The United States agrees to make a motion seeking the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem to represent the identified victims. Following the appointment of such Guardian, the parties agree to work together in good faith to develop a Trust Agreement, subject to the Court's approyal, that would provide for any damages owed to the identified victims pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 2255. Then include the last two sentences of your paragraph 8. Re the two paragraphs following your paragraph 8: I will include our standard language regarding resolving all criminal liability and I will mention "co-conspirators," but I would prefer not to highlight for the judge all of the other crimes and all of the other persons that we could charge. Also, we do not have the power to bind Immigration and we make it a policy not to try to, however, I can - - c tell you that, as far as I know, there is no plan to try to proceed on • any immigration charges against either Also, on the' , I can prepare letters withdrawing them as of the signing of the plea agreement, but I would prefer to take out that language. In my eyes, once we have a plea agreement, the has ended and them 4 • • 4 can be no more use of the I I had hoped that we were far closer to resolving this than it appears that we are. Can I suggest that tomorrow we either meet live or via teleconference, either with your client or having him within a quick phone call, to hash out these items? I was hoping to work only a half day tomorrow to save my voice for Tuesday's hearing gaud jury, if necessary, but maybe we can set a time to meet. If you want to meet "off campus" somewhere, that is fine. I will make sure that I have all the necessary decision makers present or "on call," as well. If we can resolve some of these issues today, let's try to, and then save only the difficult issues for tomorrow. Sony for the long e-mail, and for ruining your date with your daughter. I US_Atty_Cor_0032 EFTA00184304
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-I<AM Document 361-8 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 1 of 2 EXHIBIT 8 EFTA00184305
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-8 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 2 of 2 From: nt: ubject: (USAFLS) (USAFLS) Tuesday, September 18, 2007 2:53 PM 'Jay Lefkowitz' Factual proffer Hi Jay - I didn't want us to get sidetracked during the conference call. I want to make sure that we have a factual basis for "harassment." somewhere else is a different 1512 offense with a 10 year cap. This is the factual proffer that I drafted up earlier this afternoon, to give you an idea of what it would look like. When I include a factual proffer in a plea agreement, I usually use prefatory language like: The parties agree that, had this case proceeded to trial, the United States would have proven the following facts beyond a reasonable doubt, and that the following facts are true and correct and are sufficient to support a plea of guilty . Epstein Plea Proffer.doc A. Assistant U.S. Attorney wi 0 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 est Palm Beach, FL 33401 RFP MR 000129 EFTA00184306
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-9 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 1 of 2 EXHIBIT 9 EFTA00184307
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, Case,9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-9 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 2 of 2 From: nt: (USAFLS) Jay Letkowitz (JLefkowitz©kirkland.com) wednesomr_Sentember 19, 2007 11:36 AM (USAFLS) Re: Draft Agreements? Confidential - For settlement purposes only Still working on redline. But pls look at this: On August 2007, FRI Special Agents E. Southern District of Florida. Mr. Epstein was informed of the service of the result, Mr. Epstein attempted to harass both receipt of a to attend an official proceeding, more particularly the I. Mr. Epstein, in particular, changed travel plans and flew with both -t to the United States Virgin Islands rather than to an airport in New Jersey in order to attempt to delay their receipt of what Mr. Epstein expected to be a Mr. Epstein further verbally harassed both in connection to this attempt to delay their voluntary receipt of process all in violation of IS USC 1512(d)(1). 1 and Jason traveled to the home of in connection with an investigation pending in the Asa delay and hinder their to which Original Message rom: 11 . N(USAFLS \)" *lint: 09/19/2007 11:18 AM AST To: Jay Lcfkowitz Subject: RE: Drall Agreements? Ili Jay - I don't know the factual basis for the alleged because we have no independent evidence of that. So, the agents need to talk to them and then I can draft up a proposed factual proffer. I have sent an e- mail to Barry and I anna to determine their availability Thanks. Assistant U.S. Attorney ..... *x* ******* ***•*****•*•***************•**************** 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 J mirkland & Ellis LLP or Kirkland & Ellis International LLP. nauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this mmunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this 1 RFP MIA I:l00133 EFTA00184308
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-10 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 1 of 2 EXHIBIT 10 EFTA00184309
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-10 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 2 of 2 . (USAFLS) From: ubject: (USAFLS) uesday, September 18, 2007 8:44 AM 'Jay Lefkowite Draft Agreements? Ili Jay - I was hoping there would be things for me to read this morning, but I will try to remain patient. 1 believe there are only two types of agreements that would apply to this case: (1) a plea agreement to a federal charge or charges; and (2) a non-prosecution agreement (which is really a deferred prosecution agreement because the defendant agrees that if he violates the agreement, the U.S. can prosecute him). A plea agreement is part of the court file. It is not accessible on-line via PACER, but someone can go to the Clerk's Office to obtain a copy. A non-prosecution agreement would not be made public or filed with the Court, but it would remain part of our case file. It probably would be subject to a FOIA request, but it is not something that we would distribute without compulsory process. On the obstruction charges, many of the facts I included in that first proffer were hypothesized based upon our discussions and the agents' observations ofd We will need to interview her to confirm the accuracy of those facts. On a second count, we could rely on the incident where Mr. Epstein's private investigators followed father, forcing him off the road. Or, if there is something more recent related to any we could consider that %dope that helps. A. Villafacia Assistant U.S. Attorne 1 RFP MIA 000095 EFTA00184310
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-11 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 1 of 3 EXHIBIT 11 EFTA00184311
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-11 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 2 of 3 (USAFLS) crom: Jay Lefkowitz pLefkowitz@Mrkland.comi nt: Thursday September 13, 2007 7:35 PM (USAFLS) abject: Re: Sounds good. I will be at home. Let's talk at 9 am. the same statutes. Look forward to speaking in the morning. Best, Jay Original Message From: ' Sent: 09/13/2007 07:26 PM AST To: Jay Lefkowitz Subject: RE: Already thinking about Hi Jay -- Yes, I am. I have been spending some quality time with Title 18 looking for misdemeanors. Do you want to take a look at 18 USC 403, 18 USC 1512(d), and 47 USC 223(a)(1)(8) and we can talk about them tomorrow? I know that someone mentioned there being ctivity on an airplane, I just want to make sure that there is factual basis for the plea t the agents can confirm. I'm not sure exactly where I will be tomorrow morning, so is it alright if I call you? Have a good evening. A. Assistant U.S. Attorney Original Message From: lay Lefkowitz (mailto:llefkowitz@kirkland.comj Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 7:21 PM To: (USAFLS) Subject: - Are you free to speak at 9 am tomorrow? Thanks. Jay 4 e information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitute inside information, and is intended only for 1 RFP MIA 000075 EFTA00184312
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-11 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 3 of 3 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 III ommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited d may be unlawful. If you have received this mmunication in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail or by e-mail to postmasterOkirkland.com, and destroy this communication and all copies thereof, including all attachments. 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 postmasterOkirkland.com, and destroy this communication and all copies thereof, including all attachments. • • 2 RFP MIA 000076 EFTA00184313
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-12 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 1 of 2 EXHIBIT 12 EFTA00184314
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-12 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 2 of 2 "ViIlatena. Ann Marie C. 09/12/2007 03:44 PM To <lofitowitz@lerkland.c4m> cc bee Subject Jeffrey Epstein Jay — It was nice seeing you again. and I talked with and Jeff. We are all satisfied in principle with the agreement, t the Office is uncomfortable with the recommended federal charge. Specifically, we are concerned about the effect of taking the position that Mr. Epstein's house Is in the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, and we have no evidence of any assaults occurring either on Mr. Epstein's plane or offshore from his residence. We are hoping that you can find an alternative federal statute that can be used. I also will wait to hear from Jack Goldberger to discuss logistics. Thank you. A. Assistant U.S. Attorney 08-80736-CV-MARRA RFP WPB 000220 EFTA00184315
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-13 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 1 of 12 EXHIBIT 13 EFTA00184316
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-13 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 2 of 12 (USAFLS) rom: Jay Lefkowitz Reficowitz©kirkland.com) nt: Friday. September 14 2007 9:40 AM .(USAFLS) ubject: Follow up Confidential - thanks Very much for speaking this am. Have conferred with my client and I think we are on the same page. When you send me your draft today, would you please also include a paragraph with 403 in lieu of 1512. I want to understand better how you would characterize the 403 violation. (What was actually said?). I want to keep studying that avenue today as well. The other possible option is to charge three 113s. Also, one other idea. Can you look at 47 use 227(b), which is another 6 month statute which might work for the 6 months. We could do three of them, and they seem to fit the facts well. I will call you late this pm (if you leave me a number to reach you), and then we can plan on getting this done Monday. 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 . rohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please ify us immediately by return e-mail or by e-mail to postmasterOkirkland.com, and destroy s communication and all copies thereof, including all attachments. • 1 RFP MIA 000077 EFTA00184317
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information. They have not yet been blessed by Miami, but they have approved of prior similar drafts, so these
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-13 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 4 of 12 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA CASE NO. 18 U.S.C. § 1512(d)(2) 18 U.S.C. § 113(a)(5) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA vs. JEFFREY EPSTEIN, Defendant. R Jk ORMAT1ON The United States Attorney charges that: COUNT 1 In or around October 2005, in Palm Beach County, in the Southern District of Florida, and elsewhere, the defendant, F JEFFREY EPSTEIN, did intentionally harass another person, that is, Jane Doe #1, in an attempt to delay, prevent, and dissuade Jane Doe #1 from reporting to a law enforcement officer of the United States the T commission of a federal offense; in violation of Title 18, United Stat Code, Sections 1512(d)(2) and 2. COUNT 2 In or around 2005, in the special territorial jurisdiction of the United States, that is, in an aircraft owned by a United States citizen while in flight over the high seas, and elsewhere, RFP MIA 000079 EFTA00184319
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-13 Entered on FLED Docket 02/10/2016 Page 5 of 12 the defendant, JEFFREY EPSTEIN, did knowin ly commit a simple assault on a person who was over the age of 16 years, that is, in viola Title IS, United States Code, Section 113(a)(5). It ALEXANDER AC UNITED STATES ATTORNEY VILLAFANA ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTO11Nfi F T 2 RFP MIA 000080 EFTA00184320
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
Case No.
UNITE
ATES OF AMERICA
vs.
JEFFREY EPSTEIN,
Defendant.
PLEA AGREEMENT
The United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida ("the United States"),
and Jeffrey Epstein (hereinafter referred to as th
`defendant") enter into the following
agreement:
I.
The defendant agrees to plead guilty to the Information which charges the
defendant as follows: Count I charges that the defendant intentionally harassed another person,
F
that is, Jane Doe #1, in an attempt to delay, prevent, and dissuade Ja
oe # I from reporting to a
law enforcement officer of the United States the commission of a federal offense; in violation of
Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1512(d)(2) and 2; and Count 2 charges that the defendant,
while in an airplane over the high seas, did knowingly commit a simple assault on a person who was
T
over the age of 16 years, that is.;
in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Secti
113(a)(5).
2.
The defendant is aware that the sentence will be imposed by the Court after
considering the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and Policy Statements (hereinafter
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-13 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 7 of 12 "Sentencing Guidelines"). The defendant acknowledges and understands that the Court will compute an advisory sentence under the Sentencing Guidelines and that the applicable guider ill be determined by the Court relying in part on the results of a Pre-Sentence Invest' ti by the Court's probation office, which investigation will commence after the guilty plea has been entered. The defendant is also aware that, under certain circumstances, the Court may depart from the advisory sentencing guideline range that it has computed, and may raise or lower that advisory se e under the Sentencing Guidelines. The defendant is further aware and understands that the Court is required to consider the advisory guideline range determined under the Sentencing Guidelines, but is not bound to impose that sentence; the Court is permitted to tailor the ultimate sentence in light of other statutory concerns, and such sentence may be either more severe or less e than the Sentencing Guidelines' advisory sentence. Knowing these facts, the defendant understands and acknowledges that the Court has the authority to impose any sentence within and up to the statutory maximum authorized by law for the offenses identified in paragraph 1 and tat the defendant may not withdraw the plea solely as a result of the sentence imposed. 3. The defendant further understands and acknowledges that, as to Count 1 of the Information, the Court may impose a statutory maximum term of imprisonment of up to one (1) year, to be followed by a term of supervised release of up to a maximum o e T(1) year. In addition to terms of imprisonment and supervised release, the Court may impose a fine of up to $100,000. The defendant further understands and acknowledges that, as to Count 2 of the Information, the Court may impose a statutory maximum term of imprisonment of up to Page 2 of 7 RFP MIA 000082 EFTA00184322
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-13 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 8 of 12 six (6) months, to be followed by a term of supervised release of up to a maximum of one (1) year. In addition to terms of imprisonment and supervised release, the Court may impose a fine of n$100,000. 41---1 The defendant further understands and acknowledges that, in addition to any sentence imposed under paragraph 3 of this Agreement, a special assessment in the amount of $50 will be imposed on the defendant, which must be paid at or before the time of sentencing. R 5. The defendant understands that the Court will order that he must pay full restitution to all victims of the offense to which he is pleading guilty. The defendant understands that the amount of restitution owed to each victim will be determined at or before sentencing. A 6. The parties agree to jointly recommend that the defendant receive a sentence of eighteen (18) months' imprisonment, to be followed by two (2) years of supervised release; and a fine of $200,000. Li 7. The defendant agrees that, if any of the victims identiflUn the federal investigation file suit pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2255, the defendant will not contest the jurisdiction of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida over his person and/or the subject matter, and the lite defendant will not contest that the identified victims are persons who, while minor , e victims of violations of Title IS, United States Code, Sections(s) 2422 and/or 2423. The rated States agrees to provide the defendant's attorneys with a list of the identified victims, which will not exceed forty, after the defendant has signed this agreement and has been sentenced. The United Page 3 of 7 RFP MIA 000083 EFTA00184323