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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) <JSloman@usa.doj.gov> Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 3:52 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Cc: Senior, Robert (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Epstein Li I don't think it's necessary to point out the NY Post article to those victims and in the next breath say that Rubenstein's statement contradicts the agreement. I think our notice to them should give them some comfort over a tabloid story. From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 3:47 PM To: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS); Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) Cc: Kuyrkendall, E N. (FBI); Richards, Jason R. (FBI) Subject: Epstein Well, our friend Jack Goldberger (probably really Mike Tein) is trying to be very smart. They have filed a Motion for Return of Property in State Court. The State Attorney will, no doubt, file a response saying, "we don't have it, the FBI took it pursuant to a federal grand jury subpoena." Then, Epstein's folks will either file that response in federal court to show that the federal criminal action is still pending or they will file a motion for return of property in federal court and when we say, "no," then they will claim that the federal criminal action is still pending. I plan to ignore it for now. On another note, I plan to send copies of II more victim notifications to Goldberger today. These girls currently arc unrepresented. I have redacted their addresses and intend to state in the cover letter that the victims will initiate contact when and if they decide to file a claim. Should I include anything about how Mr. Rubenstein's statement to the New York Post directly contradicts Epstein's agreement? Epstein's rep, Howard Ruben stein, said, "The lawsuit has absolutely no merit. They're just looking for money. These women have lied repeatedly, and in no way shape or form were they victims. They were at his place freely and voluntarily. And one of them showed Epstein a fake ID." A. Marie Villafillia Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 251 EFTA00190578
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <AVillafana@usa.doj.goy> Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 3:53 PM To: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Cc: Senior, Robert (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Epstein Ili Jeff— Sorry, I wasn't clear. The notice to the victims doesnit say anything about the story. it is just the standard notification letter. Goldberger gets a copy of all the letters and I wondered whether, in my cover letter to him, I should say something. A. Marie Villafafla Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 From: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 3:52 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Cc: Senior, Robert (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Epstein I don't think it's necessary to point out the NY Post article to those victims and in the next breath say that Rubenstein's statement contradicts the agreement. I think our notice to them should give them some comfort over a tabloid story. From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 3:47 PM To: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS); Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) Cc: Kuyrkendall, E N. (FBI); Richards, Jason R. (FBI) Subject: Epstein Well, our friend Jack Goldberger (probably really Mike Tein) is trying to be very smart. They have filed a Motion for Return of Property in State Court. The State Attorney will, no doubt, file a response saying, "we don't have it, the FBI took it pursuant to a federal grand jury subpoena." Then, Epstein's folks will either file that response in federal court to show that the federal criminal action is still pending or they will file a motion for return of property in federal court and when we say, "no," then they will claim that the federal criminal action is still pending. 252 EFTA00190579
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I plan to ignore it for now. On another note, 1 plan to send copies of I I more victim notifications to Goldberger today. These girls currently are unrepresented. I have redacted their addresses and intend to state in the cover letter that the victims will initiate contact when and if they decide to file a claim. Should I include anything about how Mr. Rubenstein's statement to the New York Post directly contradicts Epstein's agreement? Epstein's rep, Howard Ruben stein, said, 'The lawsuit has absolutely no merit. They're just looking for money. These women have lied repeatedly, and in no way shape or form were they victims. They were at his place freely and voluntarily. And one of them showed Epstein a fake ID." A. Marie Villalafia Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 253 EFTA00190580
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) ••••••••• •••1 From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <AVillafana@usa.doj.gov> Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 9:30 AM (I ° To: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Atkinson. Ktirep (USAFLS) Cc: Kuyrkendall, E N. (MM) (FBI); Richards, Jason R. (MM) (FBI) Subject: Letter from Michael Tein Attachments: 080721 Tein Ltr to Villafana.pdf Good morning: Mike Tein faxed the following letter to our office at 6:30 last night. It shows that Alex received a copy, but I thought I should scan and share with all of you. Tein claims that it is his "ethical duty" to stay the civil litigation. What I don't understand is how Epstein can perform his contractual obligations with respect to the victim litigation if he intends to stay all litigation until the agreement is fully performed. Indicting him would make our lives so much easier. The Jane Doc suit against us would become moot, we now have a guilty plea that can be used against Mr. Epstein, and if they try to raise the civil suits to impeach our witnesses, we can bring in the fact that he promised to pay them and then reneged. Please advise how you would like to proceed. «080721 Tein Ltr to Villefana.pdf» A. Marie Villafidia Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 254 EFTA00190581
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From. FAXmaker To. 15618208777 Page: 2/2 Date: 7/21/2008 6:38:17 PM L EW is TOR N EYTA • L PL July 21, 2008 Copy via facsimile (561) 820-8777 Ann Marie C. Villafana, Esq. Office of the United States Attorney 500 S. Australian Avenue West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 RE: Jeffrey Epstein Dear Ms. Villafana: Thank you for your letter of July 17, 2008. In it, you ask whether Mr. Epstein "intends to fully abide by the Non-Prosecution Agreement." The answer is yes. We confirm as you state in your letter that the Agreement requires that "the federal Grand Jury investigation will remain suspended, and all pending federal Grand Jury subpoenas will be held in abeyance unless and until [Mr.' Epstein] violates any term of [the Non-Prosecution Agreement]." We also confirm that under the Agreement, "prosecution in this District for these offenses shall be deferred in favor of prosecution by the State of Florida, provided that Epstein abides by the . . . conditions and the requirements of th[e] Agreement." As you know, there is no provision in the Agreement referring in any way to Section 3509(k). By that statute, Congress imposed a mandatory obligation on federal district courts to stay certain civil cases. Its operation is not subject to the control or discretion of any party. Whether Title 18, United States Code, Section 3509(k) applies to this civil litigation is a question of law for resolution by Judge Marra. Accordingly, we are abiding by our ethical obligation to advise the Court of its statutory mandate under Section 3509(k). Finally, thank you for notifying me that our motion to quash technically remains outstanding, We had previously notified the Court that the parties did not wish to argue the issue. I agree that the Agreement requires Its withdrawal and we will file a formal notice withdrawing it this week. Please do not hesitate to call me If you wish fkuther clarification of our position or to discuss this matter in any way. Until then, I remain, Very truly yours, • Michael R. Tein cc: Jack Goldberger, Esq. Roy Black, Esq. Alex Acosta, Esq. 3055 GRAND AVENUE • 51.JITC 340 • COCONUT OPIOVL, FLORIDA 33133 TELEPHONE (305) 442-1101 . PACUIMILC (305) 442.6744. VNAV.I.CWISTEIN.COM Thls fax was sent with OFI FAXmaker tax server. For more intonnetion, visit http://www.gti.corn EFTA00190582
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From. FAXmaxer lo: 1O010,Watt/ rags: 114 watt ti4itzwo rm Lewis Tein PL ATTORNEYS AT LAW FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION RECIPIENT: Ann Marie C. Villafana, Esq. RECIPIENT'S FAX NUMBER: (561) 820-8777 SENDER: Michael R. Teln, Esq. DATE: July 21, 2008 PAGES (including cover sheet): 2 COMMENTS: IF THE READER OF THIS MESSAGE IS NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ANY DISSEMINATION. DISTRIBUTION OR COPYING OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS FACSIMILE IN ERROR. PLEASE NOTIFY VS BY TELEPHONE AND RETURN THE ORIGINAL BY MAIL AT THE BELOW ADDRESS. THANK YOU. LEWIS TEN, P.L. • 305S GRAND AVENUE • SUIT! 340. COCONUT GROVE, FLORIDA 33133 TELEPHONE (305) 442-1101 • FACSIMILE (303) 442471 • WWW.LEWISTEN.COM This fax was sent with GFI FAXmakor fax server. For more Information, visa. http://www.on.com EFTA00190583
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS) <AAcosta@usa.doj.gov> Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:29 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS) Cc: Kuyrkendall, E N. (MM) (FBI); Richards, Jason R. (MM) (FBI) Subject: Re: Letter from Michael Tein What is your proposal? Original Message From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) To: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS) Cc: Kuyrkendall, E N. (FBI); Richards, Jason R. (FBI) Sent: Tue Jul 22 09:29:37 2008 Subject: Letter from Michael Tcin Good morning: Mike rein faxed the following letter to our office at 6:30 last night. It shows that Alex received a copy, but I thought I should scan and share with all of you. Tein claims that it is his "ethical duty" to stay the civil litigation. What I don't understand is how Epstein can perform his contractual obligations with respect to the victim litigation if he intends to stay all litigation until the agreement is fully performed. Indicting him would make our lives so much easier. The Jane Doe suit against us would become moot, we now have a guilty plea that can be used against Mr. Epstein, and if they try to raise the civil suits to impeach our witnesses, we can bring in the fact that he promised to pay them and then reneged. Please advise how you would like to proceed. <<080721 Tein Itr to Villafana.pdf>> A. Marie Villafaiia Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 255 EFTA00190584
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <AVillafana@usa.doj.gov> Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:35 AM To: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS) Cc: Kuyrkendall, E N. (MM) (FBI); Richards, Jason R. (MM) (FBI) Subject: RE: Letter from Michael Tein Right now I am digesting something filed in a new federal civil lawsuit against Epstein. Bruce Reinhart is listed as counsel of record for Sarah Kellen, and a deposition transcript attached to the removal petition includes questions from Mike rein to G. implying that Jeff and I both went to her house and promised her compensation after the end of the criminal case. Karen and I put a call in to Dexter about the Bruce issue and we are waiting to hear back. I recommend sending a letter telling them that their position makes it impossible for Mr. Epstein to fully perform his contractual obligations and that, coupled with Mr. Rubinstein's denial that C.W. was a victim, places them in breach of the agreement and we intend to proceed. We may want to use that opportunity to put them on notice that Bruce Reinhart cannot represent Ms. Kellen in connection with the criminal litigation. A. Marie Villafafta Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 Original Message From: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS) Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:29 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS); Sloman, JetT(USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS) Cc: Kuyrkendall, E N. (FBI); Richards, Jason R. (FBI) Subject: Re: Letter from Michael Tein What is your proposal? Original Message From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) To: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS) Cc: Kuyrkendall, E N. (FBI); Richards, Jason R. (FBI) Sent: Tue Jul 22 09:29:37 2008 Subject: Letter from Michael Tein Good morning: Mike Tein faxed the following letter to our office at 6:30 last night. It shows that Alex received a copy, but I thought I should scan and share with all of you. Tein claims that it is his "ethical duty" to stay the civil litigation. What I don't understand is how Epstein can perform his contractual obligations with respect to the victim litigation if he intends to stay all litigation until the agreement is fully performed. Indicting him would make our lives so much easier. The Jane Doe suit against us would become moot, we now have a guilty plea that can be used against Mr. Epstein, and if they try to raise the civil suits to impeach our witnesses, we can bring in the fact that he promised to pay them and then reneged. Please advise how you would like to proceed. 256 EFTA00190585
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«080721 Tein Ltr to Villafana.pdf>> A. Marie Villafafla Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 257 EFTA00190586
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Kuyrkendall, E N. (FBI) <E.KuyticendallOicibi.gov> Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 3:05 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C (USAFLS) Subject: Re: Bogota- ALAT Robert Falero. Sydney - ALAT Matthew Witt. --- Original Message -- From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <Ann.Marie.C.Villafana®usdoj.gov> To: Kuyrkendall, E N. Sent: Tue Jul 22 15:01:29 2008 Subject: RE: Actually, do you have the names of the LegAtts? A. Marie Villafafla Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 ---Original Message--- From: Kuyrkendall, E N. (FBI) Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 2:58 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: Re: Leave them unaddressed they will be hand delivered with Twiler's. --- Original Message From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <Ann.Marie.C.Villafana®usdoj.gov> To: Kuyrkendall, E N. Sent: The Jul 22 14:57:45 2008 Subject: RE: Hey Nesbitt — What addresses should I put on Shasdy's and letters? A. Marie Villafafla Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 From: Kuyrkendall, E N. (FBI) 711 265 EFTA00190587
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Sent: 'Tuesday, July 22, 2008 12:28 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: Marie, Hey take a deep breath!!!! tt I had not read your latest email or Tein's letter. I'm speechless but we must deal with only one issue at a lime. We need to, as u say, digest and disect. As I write this, the pain in my gut intensifies. I hope it is only something I ate and not an ulcer from Epstein. Anyways, take a deep breathlttl I! Our legal has located what we believe to be a good address for Shasdy. I need to come by and get her letter from you so it can be included with the lead to Bogata. ■ address is: 13373 Windsong Way, Carrollton, Va 23314 (561)306-9970 Let me know what lime to come by and also dont hestitate to call if you need something done. Hang in there(THIS IS cRAzyptuittninittnnitt Nesbitt 266 EFTA00190588
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Senior, Robert (USAFLS) <RSenior@usa.doj.gov> Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 3:47 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Emailing: 080722 Tein Ltr.wpd Hate to be a pain but I was thinking more along these lines. I don't know the details and would quote from the agreement and pleadings, etc. Dcar I. The agreement called for you to go to jail for x months and to compensate the victims as though you had been convicted of x federal law. You agreed to accept a list of the victims that you were to compensate at the time of the change of plea (?). A list was provided to you so that you could compensate victims on x date. (I would quote this from the agreement) 2. Recently, one (more ?) of the designated victims sought relief pursuant to this agreement. In response, Mr. Epstein sought a stay of those proceedings based on the fact that an ongoing federal investigation exists. This argument was forwarded despite the aforementioned agreement where the USA° has agreed to not prosecute Epstein if he complies with the terms of the agreement. 3. The portion of the agreement concerning compensation to victims is extremely material to the agreement and is not being honored by Epstein. This breech of the agreement is material. (you've done this paragraph already in par. 4 of your letter. 4. I would end it by quoting from the agreement something along the lines that any material breech of the contract permits us to indict (is there something that says that ?) Call me. Bob Original Message From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 2:41 PM To: Senior, Robert (USAFLS) Cc: Kuyrkendall, E N. (FBI); Richards, Jason R. (FBI); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS) Subject: Emailing: 080722 Tein Ltr.wpd Hi Bob -- Here is my dm0. I thought you should review before it goes to Alex. Thanks. The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: 080722 Tein Ltr.wpd Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail security settings to determine how attachments are handled. 267 EFTA00190589
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U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida 500 South Australian Ave., Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561)8204711 Facsimile: (561) 8204777 July 22, 2008 VIA FACSIMILE Michael R. Tein, Esq. Lewis Tein, P.L. 3059 Grand Avenue, Suite 340 Coconut Grove, FL 33133 Re: Jeffrey Epstein Dear Mr. Tein: In response to your letter of July 21, 2008, the United States hereby provides notice that the United States Attorney has determined, based upon reliable evidence, that, during the period of the Non-Prosecution Agreement, Jeffrey Epstein has willfully violated the conditions of the Agreement. In particular, Epstein has repeatedly denied that the victims named by the United States are not victims of an enumerated offense contained in Title 18, United States Code, Section 2255, and has attempted to stop those victims from pursuing their claims under that statute. For example, just yesterday, Epstein's publicist, speaking of behalf of Epstein, made the following statement re arding the suit brought against the United States by R., M., and W.: The lawsuit has absolutely no merit. They're just looking for money. These women have lied repeatedly, and in no way shape or form were they victims. They were at his place freely and voluntarily. And one of them showed Epstein a fake ID. (July 21, 2008 New York Post article, entitled "Bid to Burn Epstein Plea," found at www.nvpost.com/seven/07212008/gossip/pagesix/bid_to_burri_epstein_plea_ I 20770.htm .) W. and R. are both listed in the United States' July 10, 2008 "Final Notification of Identified Victims." Mr. Epstein was given more than a week to EFTA00190590
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M ICI !AEI. R. TIN, ESQ. JULY 22, 2008 PAGE 2 object to the names on the list and chose not to make any objections. Accordingly, pursuant to the terms of the Non-Prosecution A reement as modified, Mr. Epstein and all of his representatives are required to treat and as "victims of an enumerated offense." Furthermore, Mr. Epstein is frustrating the purpose of the Agreement with respect to the victims' ability to obtain damages. Epstein's waiver of liability regarding civil suits brought pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2255 was a key piece of consideration for the United States' willingness to defer its prosecution to the State of Florida. To complete his performance of his contractual obligations, Mr. Epstein must submit to suit under 18 U.S.C. § 2255 and admit that the Identified Victims are victims of an offense enumerated in that section. By seeking to stay all civil litigation, during what you assert is the term of the Non-Prosecution Agreement, Mr. Epstein is avoiding that essential contractual term. Accordingly, the United States Attorney's Office hereby provides notice of Mr. Epstein's breach of the Non-Prosecution Agreement. Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta United States Attorney By: A. Marie VillafaRa Assistant United States Attorney cc: Karen Atkinson, Esq. EFTA00190591
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <AVillafana@usa.doj.gov> Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 3:57 PM To: Senior, Robert (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Emailing: 080722 Tein Ltr.wpd Part of the problem, Bob, is that Alex took it upon himself to modify that part of the agreement related to compensation, so it no longer has any teeth. 1 will give it a go and send it back to you. A. Marie Villafaiia Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209.1047 Fax 561 820-8777 Original Message From: Senior, Robert (USAFLS) Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 3:47 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Emailing: 080722 Tein Ltr.wpd Hate to be a pain but I was thinking more along these lines. I don't know the details and would quote from the agreement and pleadings, etc. Dear Tein, I. The agreement called for you to go to jail for x months and to compensate the victims as though you had been convicted of x federal law. You agreed to accept a list of the victims that you were to compensate at the time of the change of plea (?). A list was provided to you so that you could compensate victims on x date. (I would quote this from the agreement) 2. Recently, one (more ?) of the designated victims sought relief pursuant to this agreement. In response, Mr. Epstein sought a stay of those proceedings based on the fact that an ongoing federal investigation exists. This argument was forwarded despite the aforementioned agreement where the USAO has agreed to not prosecute Epstein if he complies with the terms of the agreement. 3. The portion of the agreement concerning compensation to victims is extremely material to the agreement and is not being honored by Epstein. This breech of the agreement is material. (you've done this paragraph already in par. 4 of your letter. 4. I would end it by quoting from the agreement something along the lines that any material breech of the contract permits us to indict (is there something that says that ?) Call me. Bob Original Message From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 2:41 PM To: Senior, Robert (USAFLS) 268 EFTA00190592
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Cc: Kuyrkendall, E N. (FBI); Richards, Jason R. (FBI); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS) Subject: Emailing: 080722 Tein Ltr.wpd Hi Bob -- Here is my draft. I thought you should review before it goes to Alex. Thanks. The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: 080722 Tein Ltr.wpd Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail security settings to determine how attachments are handled. 269 EFTA00190593
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <AVillafana@usa.doj.gov> Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 2:32 PM To: Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Draft Letter to Brad Edwards Hi Dexter -- I like it. Just so you know, Bob, Jeff, and I all think that we should give notice of breach to Epstein's counsel and indict Epstein. We are waiting for Alex's approval. If that were to happen, it obviously would moot the Jane Doe case. I will keep you posted. A. Marie Villafana Assistant U.S. Attorney 561 209- I 047 From: Lee, Dexter (USAFIS) Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 1:12 PM To: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Cc: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS); Jacobus, Wendy (USAFLS) Subject: Draft Letter to Brad Edwards Alex and Jeff, Attached please find a draft letter responding to Brad Edwards' July 17, 2008 letter, regarding a stipulation regarding agreed facts in our case. Please feel free to make any changes. Thanks. Dexter 270 EFTA00190594
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <AVillafanatgusa.doj.gov> Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 2:11 PM To: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS) Subject: Re: Epstein Hi karen. They are 18 use 2422, 2423, 371, 1581 Good luck. No pink birds but we are having a great lime. ---- Original Message ---- From: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS) To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Fri Jul 25 10:34:12 2008 Subject Epstein 33 We are moving (finally) to extend the grand jury. Can you email the main statutes that are in the proposed indictment with everything packed(inctuding my brain) I don't remember. We are filing it today. Did you see the pink birds???? K 274 EFTA00190595
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <AVillafana@usa.doj.gov> Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 5:34 PM To: villafana@hotmail.com Subject: Fw: Jane Doe Litigation Attachments: 19_pits_resp_g0v_n0tite.pdf -- Original Message --- From: Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) To: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Cc: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS); Jacobus, Wendy (USAFLS) Sent: Fri Aug 01 15:53:49 2008 Subject: Jane Doe Litigation Alex and Jeff, On Tuesday evening, July 29, I filed with the Court our notice advising that the government did not believe an evidentiary hearing was necessary, since there were only two facts which were relevant: (1) no federal charges in S.D.Fla. against Jeffrey Epstein; and (2) Epstein plead guilty to state charges on June 30, 2008, was sentenced, and is in jail in Palm Beach County. On Wednesday, I received an urgent phone message from Brad Edwards, counsel for the victims. He said he needed to speak with me to determine if this matter couldn't be resolved without a hearing or further intervention from the Court. When I called him back, Edwards told me he had obtained a copy of the state court plea bargain, and realized Epstein was going to be on probation after his incarceration was completed. Edwards understood that, if Epstein violated his probation, that could be a basis for further charges against Epstein. The tenor of his conversation was that, since he knew more, he could be convinced that his clients' interests are adequately protected by the deferral of prosecution agreement. Edwards requested: (I) a copy of the agreement between the USAO and Epstein; and (2) the opportunity to meet with USAO representatives about the agreement and how the provisions would work. I told him the agreement contained a confidentiality provision, and had been filed under seal in state court, but I would determine if it had been publicly filed anywhere. On Thursday, I called Edwards to tell him I still had not determine if the agreement had been publicly disclosed anywhere, but that I would be glad to meet with him and his clients next week Today, I verified with Marie that the agreement had not been filed by Michael Tein in the federal court civil litigation. Tein also called me for any information on the Jane Doe case, and I asked him if the agreement had been filed. He told me he had filed sealed motions with the court, in which references were made to the provisions of the agreement, but the agreement itself had not been filed. Since the agreement is not public, and there is a confidentiality provision in it, I don't believe we can produce it to the victims. We can still meet with Edwards and his clients, but it will be without the agreement being produced. This may not satisfy them. Edwards just filed a fifteen-page reply/response to our two-page notice to the court. Edwards' response looks more like a summary judgment motion, rather than a simple agreement or disagreement with the government's view that no further hearing is necessary. Please let me know your views on whether the agreement can be disclosed to Edwards and his clients, and whether it would be permissible/advisable to meet with Edwards and his clients. Tha <<19_plts_resp_gov_notice.pdf>> nks. Dexter <<19_plts_resp_gov_notice.pdf>> 19 EFTA00190596
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 19 Entered on FLSD Docket 08/01/2008 Page 1 of 16 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA CASE NO.: 08-80736-CIV-MARRA/JOHNSON JANE DOE #1 AND JANE DOE #2, Petitioners, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Respondent. VICTIMS' RESPONSE TO GOVERNMENT'S "NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING ABSENCE OF NEED FOR EVIDENTIARY HEARING" AND MOTION FOR PRODUCTION OF NON-PROSECUTION AGREEMENT AND OF REPORT OF INTERVIEW COME NOW the Petitioners, Jane Doe #1 and Jane Doe #2 (the "victims"), by and through their undersigned attorneys to file this Response to the Government's document styled as "Notice to Court Regarding Absence of Need for Evidentiary Hearing" as follows: INTRODUCTION At the conclusion of the oral argument on the victims' petition, victims Jane Doe #1 and Jane Doe #2 joined the Government in expressing to the Court a desire to work out a set of stipulated facts regarding this case. Towards that end, the Government sent a proposed set of stipulated facts to the victims' counsel (Exhibit I to this pleading) and, in turn, the victims' sent a responsive letter raising concerns about some of the Government's proposed stipulated facts and suggesting some additions and modifications (Exhibit 2 to this pleading). The victims also requested copies of two relevant documents from the Government: (I) the Non-Prosecution 1 EFTA00190597