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FBI VOL00009
EFTA00193954
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Senior, Robert (USAFLS) <RSenior@usa.doj.gov> Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 5:09 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Epstein Perfect. Enjoy your trip. We're in good shape (so far). ----Original Message---- From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 3:56 PM To: Senior, Robert (USAFLS) Subject: Re: Epstein Hi bob. I get back on saturday. I will spend sunday with nesbitt and monday with you. I will be there by 10:00 unless you need me there earlier. Original Message ---- From: Senior, Robert (USAFLS) To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Cc: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS) Sent: Tue May 27 15:24:50 2008 Subject: RE: Epstein Marie, are you back 7 We need to spend some time together on the indictment. I was planning on Monday because I thought you were back that day but if you're already back let me know. By the way, Jeff and Alex have been very clear that we are not negotiating with this guy any more in any way. Thx. Bob ----Original Message-- From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 2:54 PM To: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS) Cc: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS) Subject: Epstein Hi Jeff. Karen sent me an email about epstein wanting to do less time. I hope that his request will be denied. The original deal was supposed to be 2 years so he has already gotten a big break. Plus we have identified more victims since we agreed to the 18 months. Please keep me posted. Thanks. 2 EFTA00194254
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, December 03, 2007 3:45 PM To: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS) Cc: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Subject: Relevant Drafts of the Agreement Importance: High Hi Alex — Here are the first set of agreements that we proposed. They were drafted on September e. The plea agreement (where he pleads to a federal charge) contains nothing about section 2255. The Non-Prosecution Agreement contains the following: 4. Epstein agrees that, if any of the victims identified in the federal investigation file suit pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2255, Epstein 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 Epstein will not contest that the identified victims are persons who, while minors, were victims of violations of Title IS. United States Code, Sections(s) 2422 and/or 2423. 5. The United States shall provide Epstein's attorneys with a list of the identified victims, which will not exceed forty, after Epstein has signed this agreement and entered his guilty plea. The United States shall make a motion with the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida for the appointment of a guardian ad litem for the identified victims and Epstein's counsel may contact the identified victims through that counsel. At the beginning, Epstein was most interested in pleading to a federal charge, so we spent a lot of time on the federal plea agreement. This identical language was incorporated into the proposed federal plea agreement. I have I I drafts of the plea agreement on my computer, they all have the identical language on this point. Around mid-September. we went back to the Non-Prosecution Agreement. On September le, Jay proposed the following language: Epstein agrees to fund a Trust set up in concert with the Government and under the supervision of the le Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County, Epstein agrees that a Trustee will be appointed by the Circuit Court and that funds from the Trust will be available to be disbursed at the Trustee's discretion to an agreed list of persons who seek reimbursement and make a good faith showing to the Trustee that they suffered injury as a result of the conduct of Epstein. Epstein waives his right to contest liability or damages up to an amount agreed to by the parties for any settlements entered into by the Trustee. Epstein's waiver is not to be construed as an admission of civil or criminal liability in regards to any of those who seek compensation from the Trust. I sent an e-mail to Jay on September I e. with the following response: Re your paragraph 8: As t mentioned over the telephone, I cannot bind the girls to the Trust Agreement, and I don't think it Is appropriate that a state court would administer a trust that seeks to pay for federal civil claims. We both want to avoid unscrupulous attorneys and/or litigants from coming forward, and I know that your client wants to keep these matters outside of public court filings, bull just don't have the power to do what you ask. Here is my'recommendation. During the period between Mr. Epstein's plea and sentencing, I make a motion for appointment of the Guardian Ad 2487 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-014355 EFTA00194255
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Lltem. The three of us sit down and discuss things, 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 Lltem 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 approval, 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 B. NOTICE that I offered to try to put together a Trust Agreement. On September I e, Jay sent a proposed agreement that made no mention at all of payments to the victims. Jay sent the following redline on September 2111: Non Prosecution Igreement Star.. On September 2.3rd, he sent me a "redline" of my most recent version, with the following changes: 20070923_8pmR II ne_of~1V Ag On September 23rd, at around 8:00 p.m., the language was: 6. The United States shall provide Epstein's attorneys with a list of individuals whom it has identified as victims, as defined in 18 U.S.C, § 2255, after Epstein has signed this agreement and been sentenced. Upon the execution of this agreement, the United States will file a motion with the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida for the appointment ofla guardian ad litem for these persons. Epstein's counsel may contact the identified individuals through that guardian. 7. If any of the individuals referred to in paragraph (6), supra, 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 as agreed to between the identified victim and Epstein, so long as the identified victim 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, as to those individuals whose names appear on the list provided by the United States, Epstein's signature on this agreement is not to be construed as an admission of any criminal or oivil liability other than that contained in 18 U.S.C. § 2255. 2488 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-014356 EFTA00194256
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8. Epstein's signature on this agreement also is not to be construed as an 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. At the end of the day on September 241h, at Jay's request, there were several significant changes. Here is the new language: 7. The United States shall provide Epstein's attorneys with a list of individuals whom it has identified as victims, as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 2255, alter Epstein has signed this agreement and been sentenced. Upon the execution of this agreement, the United States, in consultation with and subject to the good faith approval of Epstein's counsel, shall select an attorney representative for these persons, who shall be paid for by Epstein. Epstein's counsel may contact the identified individuals through that representative. 8. If any of the individuals referred to in paragraph (7), supra, 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 as agreed to between the identified individual and Epstein, 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, as 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 as an 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 paragraph (8), supra, 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. This was the final language. Please let me know if you need other information. "Thank you. A. Marie Villaaa Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 2489 08-80736-CV-MARRA PM 14357 EFTA00194257
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 12:15 PM To: Kuyrkendall, E N. (FBI) Subject: RE: Notice of Non-Compliance CONFIDENTIAL Hi Nesbitt -- I sent you an e-mail earlier today letting you know that Goldberger agreed to my change, so it looks like Monday is going to happen. I have spoken with the Chief and he also spoke to the Sheriff about serving the time out at the jail. The Chief also is going to call some victims to inform them that he received a call from the State Attorney's Office about a plea hearing on Monday. I am very surprised that there has been no press coverage. Yes, can we meet on Monday morning. I want to have the victim list ready to go before we head to the hearing in case we can get him to sign it right then and there. A. Marie Villafaha Assistant U.S. Attorney 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 Original Message From: Kuyrkendall, E N. (FBI) Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 11:54 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Notice of Non-Compliance Marie, Just wanted to let you know Jason and I are working on the remaining 5 girls and getting everything ready for GJ. Did you ever hear back from Jack Goldberger? I spoke with Joe yesterday and he agreed with Dave, that the PBC Detention Center is the jail. He also mentioned any sentenced under a year is served at the jail. If over that, Epstein will be serving at the Dept of Correction which is the Stockade. Joe also mentioned that the Sheriff determines how the sentence is carried out. We have already met with the Colonel at the jail some months ago. If all goes well tomorrow, we should ALL meet with the Colonel again just to reiterate our position. We have not heard from AMOC but will let you know when we do. Give us a shout later today and let us know if you would like to meet us tomorrow morning prior to going to the courthouse. Nesbitt From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) [Ann.Marie.C.Villafana@usdoj.gov] Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 11:20 AM To: jgoldberger@agwpa.com Cc: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS); RBlack@RoyBlack.com 758 EFTA00194258
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 5:20 PM To: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS) Subject: JE Just got word from FAA that JE's plane is flying from NY to West Palm with a stop in Georgia (probably to pick up Goldberger from his vacation). So maybe tomorrow really will happen. The agents and I are meeting early tomorrow to finalize victim list in the hopes that he will sign the notification in the courtroom. Does that sound alright with you? Please let me know. 757 EFTA00194259
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 5:22 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS) Cc: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS) Subject: Re: JE Yes - go get him! Good luck. Original Message From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) To: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS) Sent: Sun Jun 29 17:19:41 2008 Subject: JE Just got word from FAA that JE's plane is flying from NY to West Palm with a stop in Georgia (probably to pick up Goldberger from his vacation). So maybe tomorrow really will happen. The agents and I are meeting early tomorrow to finalize victim list in the hopes that he will sign the notification in the courtroom. Does that sound alright with you? Please let me know. 756 EFTA00194260
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 10:11 AM To: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Ball, Shawn (USAFLS); Acosta, Alex (USAFLS) Subject: Je It is done, we think 755 EFTA00194261
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 10:59 AM To: Brendan White Cc: Ball, Shawn (USAFLS) Subject: Cancellation of Grand Jury Appearance Dear Mr. White: At this time, the subpoena of Ms. Lacerda is withdrawn. If that should change, I will contact you. A. Marie Villafaila Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 754 EFTA00194262
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Brendan White Ibrendan@whiwhi.com] Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 11:20 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: Re: Cancellation of Grand Jury Appearance Thank you for letting me know. I will inform Ms. Lacerda. Brendan -- Original Message ---- From: Villafana. Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) To: Brendan White Cc: Ball, Shawn (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 10:59 AM Subject: Cancellation of Grand Jury Appearance Dear Mr. White: At this time, the subpoena of Ms. Lacerda is withdrawn. If that should change, I will contact you. 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 753 EFTA00194263
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Recipient Read Campos. Cyndee (USAFLS) Read: 61301200811:31 AM Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Read: 6/30/2008 11:31 AM 752 EFTA00194264
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 11:30 AM To: Campos, Cyndee (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Subject: Can I get a copy of the signed letter between Alex and Lilly? Importance: High Hi Cyndee or Jeff— Do we have a signed copy of the letter between Alex and Lilly where he modifies the agreement? I only have an c-mail containing the language. Thanks. A. Marie Villafana Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 Tracking: 751 EFTA00194265
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Recipient Road Campos, Cyndee (USAFLS) Read: 6130/2008 11:32 AM 750 EFTA00194266
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, June 30, 200811:32 AM To: Campos, Cyndee (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Can I get a copy of the signed letter between Alex and Lilly? 5618208711 Thanks. A. Marie Villafafia Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 From: Campos, Cyndee (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 11:31 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Can I get a copy of the signed letter between Alex and Lilly? What is your fax number From: Villafana, Ann Mane C. (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 11:30 AM To: Campos, Cyndee (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Subject: Can I get a copy of the signed letter between Alex and Lilly? Importance: High Hi Cyndee or Jeff— Do we have a signed copy of the letter between Alex and Lilly where he modifies the agreement? I only have an e-mail containing the language. Thanks. A. Marie Villafaila Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 Tracking: 749 EFTA00194267
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Recipient Read Campos, Cyodee (USAFLS) Read: 6130/2008 11:33 AM 748 EFTA00194268
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, June 30, 200811:32 AM To: Campos, Cyndee (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Can I get a copy of the signed letter between Alex and Lilly? Sorry it is 561-820-8777 A. Marie Villafafia Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 From: Campos, Cyndee (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 11:32 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Can I get a copy of the signed letter between Alex and Lilly? Sorry saw it From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 11:30 AM To: Campos, Cyndee (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Subject: Can I get a copy of the signed letter between Alex and Ully? Importance: High Hi Cyndee or Jeff— Do we have a signed copy of the letter between Alex and Lilly where he modifies the agreement? I only have an e-mail containing the language. Thanks. A. Marie Villafacia Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 Tracking: 747 EFTA00194269
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Sent: To: Subject: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Monday, June 30, 2008 12:13 PM Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS) PB Post Article.pdf Here is the latest. Jeff — Can you call me asap? I am meeting with Goldberger at 12:15. PB Post Article.pdf 746 EFTA00194270
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Recipient 'Jack Goldberger' Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS) Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Senior, Robert (USAFLS) Read Read: 8/30/2008 2:08 PM Read: 8130/20081:14 PM Read: 6/30/20081:04 PM 745 EFTA00194271
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 12:57 PM To: 'Jack Goldberger Cc: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS) Subject: Revised page one of Notification Dear Jack: Attached please find the first page of the Notification, revised to reflect the changed plea agreement term. Thanku. Victim itlficatIon and Nc A. Marie Villafana Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 Tracking: 744 EFTA00194272
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Oosterbaan, Andrew (CRM) Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 2:19 PM l To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) [ Cc: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Senior. Robert (USAFLS) Subject: FW: Epstein pleads guilty in state court Attachments: Epstein pleads guilty in state court Congratulations, Marie — at long last! Your work on this matter was truly exceptional, and you obtained a very significant result that will serve the victims well. Please pass on my congratulations to the rest of your team. Drew 743 EFTA00194273