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EFTA00213048
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12/08/07 THU 15:22 PAZ 305 530 6440 EXECUTIVE OFFICE U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida la 002 DELIVERY BY PA SIMILE Jay?. Lefton/its, Esq. Kirkland & Ellis .LLP Citigroup Center 153 East 53rd Street New York, New York 10022-4675 Re: Jeffrey Epstein Dear Jay: 99 N.H. 4a Street FL 33132-2111 (305) 961-9299 Facsimile: (30S) 530-6444 December 6, 2007 I write in response to your recent e-mails and letters regarding victim notification and other issues. Our Office is trying to perform our contractual obligations under the Agreement, which we feel are being frustrated by defense counsel's objections. The Office also is concerned about Mr. Epstein's nonperformance. More than three weeks ago we spoke about the failure to set a timely plea and sentencing date. At that time, you assured me that the scheduling delay was refl.:0d by the unavailability of Judge MeSorley. You promised that a date would be set promptly. On November 15th, Rolando Garcia met with Barry Krisher on another matter, and was told by Mr. ICrisher that he had just spoken with Jack Goldberger, and that Mr. Epstein's plea and sentencing were set to occur on December 14, 2007. Since that time, we have tried to confirm the date and time of the hearing in order to include that information in the victim notification letters. You continue to refer to the plea and sentencing as though it will be in January; Mr. Krisher's office has not confirmed any date; and Mr. Goldberger recently told Marie Villafafia that "there is no date." I must reiterate that a delayed guilty plea and sentencing — now more than two months beyond the original deadline — is unacceptable to the Office. As you will recall, the plea and sentencing hearing originally was to occur in early October 2007, but was delayed until October 26th to allow Mr. Goldberger to attend. It was delayed again until November to allow you to attend. Rather than using your best efforts to insure that the plea and sentencing occur in November, we recently learned that a plea conference had been scheduled with Judge McSorley for November 20. 2007, but was canceled at the request of the parties, not the judge. Judge McSorley has not been away for any extended period, and there is no basis for your assertion that the judge is the cause of EFTA00213108
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12/08/07 ThU 16:23 FAX 305 630 8440 EXECUTIVE OFFICE JAY P. LEEKOWITZ, ESQ. DECEMBER 6, 2007 PACE 2 OF 4 any past or figure delay. Mr. Epstein currently has four Florida Bar members on his defense team, so attorney scheduling is not an adequate basis for delay. Three weeks ago I also asked you to provide our Office with the terms of the Plea Agreement with the State Attorney's Office. It is now more than two months since the signing of the Non- Prosecution Agreement and we have yet to see any formal agreement, or even a list of essential terms of such an agreement. Next, let me address your allegation that attorneys In our office and agents of the FBI have leaked information to the press In an effort to affect possible civil litigation with Mr. Epstein. This is untrue. There has been no contact between any member of the press and any employee of our office or the FBI since you incorrectly accused investigators of telling "Vanity Fair" about Mr. Starr's employment by Mr. Epstein several months ago. We intend to continue to refrain from commenting or providing information to the press. We would ask that your client and all of his representatives do the same. I also want to address your interpretation of several statements that were included in correspondence — at your insistence — as proof that the designated victims have invalid claims. Let me make clear that each of the listed individuals are persons whom the Office identified as victims as defined in Section 2255, that is, as persons "who, while a minor, was a victim of a violation of section ... 2422 or 2423 of this title." In other words, the Office is prepared to indict Mr. Epstein based upon Mr. Epstein's "interactions" with these individuals.' This conclusion is based upon a thorough and proper investigation — one in which w_. n9 of the victims was informed of any right to receive damages of any amount prior to the investigation of her claim. The Office agrees that it is not a party to, and will not take a role in, any civil litigation, but the Office can say, without hesitation, that the evidence demonstrates that each person on the list was a victim of Mr. Epstein's criminal behavior. Mr. Star's letter also suggests that the number of victims to whom Mr. Epstein is exposed by the Agreement is limitless. As you know, early drafts of the Agreement contained a numerical limit of 40 victims, which was removed at your request. The Office repeatedly confirmed that the number would not exceed 40; and the list is significantly shorter than that. Once the list is provided to you, if you have a good faith basis for asserting that a victim never met Mr. Epstein, we remain willing to listen and to modify the list if you convince us of your position. Finally, let me address your objections to the draft Victim Notification Letter. You write that you don't understand the basis for the Office's belief that it is appropriate to notify the victims. Pursuant to the "Justice for All Act of2004," crime victims are entitled to: "The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any public court proceeding ... involving the crime" and the "right 'Unlike the State's investigation, the federal investigation shows criminal conduct by Mr. Epstein at least as early as 2001, so all of the victims were minors at the time of the offense. la)001 EFTA00213109
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12/08/07 THU 15:23 FAX 305 530 8440 EXECUTIVE OFFICE JAY P. Liuxowriz, EsQ. Decakirmit 6, 2007 Pnos 3 or 4 not to be excluded from any such public court proceeding . . ." 18 U.S.C. § 3771(a)(2) & (3). Section 3771 also commands that "employees of the Department of Justice . . . engaged in the detection, investigation, orprosecution of crime shall make theirbest efforts to see that crime victims are notified o4 and accorded, the rights described in subsection (a)." 18 U.S.C. § 3771(cX1). Additionally, pursuant to the Victims' Rights and Restitution Act of 1990, our Office is obligated to "inform a victim of any restitution or other relief to which the victim may be entitled under this or any other law and [the) manner in which such relief may be obtained." 42 U.S.C. § 10607(cX1)(13). With respect to notification of the other information that we propose to disclose, the statute requires that we provide a victim with the earliest possible notice of: the status of the investigation; the filing of charges against a snsperu-si offender; and the acceptance of a plea. 42 U.S.C. § 10607(c)(3). Just as in 18 U.S.C. § 3771, these sections are not limited to proceedings in a federal district court. Our Non-Prosecution Agreement resolves the federal investigation by allowing Mr. Epstein to plead to a state offense. The victims identified through the federal investigation should be appropriately informed, and our Non-Prosecution Agreement does not require the U.S. Attorney's Office to forego its legal obligations. With respect to your assertion that we are seeking to "federalize" the state plea, our office is simply informing the victims of their rights. It does not command them to appear at the hearing or to file a victim impact statement In fact, the letter recommends the sending of any statement to the State Attomey's Office so that ASA 13eIohlavek can determine which, if any, statements are appropriate to file with the Court. Next, you assert that our letter miscb aractetizes Mr. Epstein's obligation to pay damages to the victims. To avoid that suggestion, I have asked AUSA Villafaila to simply quote the terms of the Agreement directly into the Notification Letter. We also have no objection to referring to Mr. Epstein as a "sexual offender" rather than a "predator." We have no objection to using the conjunction "and/or" in referring to the particular offense(s) of which the recipient was a victim. We will not include the language that we take no position as to the validity of any claims. While the Office has no intention to take any position in any civil litigation arising between Mr. Epstein and any individual victim, as stated above, the Office believes that it has proof beyond a reasonable doubt that each listed individual was a victim of Mr. Epstein's criminal conduct while the victim was a minor. The law requires us to treat all victims "with fairness and with respect for the victim's dignity andprivaey." 18 U.S.C. § 3771(a)(8). We will not include any language that demeans the harm they may have suffered. The letter's assertions regarding representation by the Podhurst firm and Mr. Iosefsberg arc accurate. Judge Davis conferred with Messrs. Podhurst and Josefsberg to insure their willingness to undertake this assignment prior to finalizing his selection. Q004 EFTA00213110
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12/08/07 TEO 15:23 FAX 306 630 8440 EXECUTIVE OFFICE JAY P. LEFKOWTTA ESQ. DECEMBER 6, 2007 P4O64 OP 4 Lastly, you object to personal communication between the victims and federal attorneys or agents. We have no objection to sending the letters through the mail' but we will not remove the language about contacting AUSANWrilieff Special Agent Sith questions or concerns. Again, federal law requires that victims have the "reasonable right to confer with the attorney for the Government in this case." 18 U.S.C. § 3771(a)(5). The three victims who were notified prior ba your objection had questions directed to Mr. Epstein's punishment, not the civil litigation. Those questions are appropriately directed to law enforcement. If questions arise related to the civil litigation, AUSA Villafatla and Special Agent Icuyrkendall will recommend that the victims direct those questions to Mr. Josefsberg- I have attached a revised letter incorporating the changes on which we can agree. Please provide any further comments by the closeofbusittess on Friday. In addition, pleaseprovide us with a definitive statement, signed by your client, of his intention to abide by each and every tarn of the Agreement by close of business on Friday, December 7, 2007. By that time, you must also provide us with the agnaernent(s) with the State Attorney's Office and a date and time certain for the plea and sentencing, which must occur no later than December 14, 2007. There must be closure in this matter. By: Enclosure cc: R. Alexander U.S. Attorney AUSA Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta United States Ajtomey First Assistant United States Attorney 'This is contingent, however, on being able to provide adequate notice of the change of plea and sentencing. The sooner that you schedule that hearing with Judge McSorley, the sooner we can dispatch these letters. If you delay further, we will have to rely on telephone or personal notification. a 005 EFTA00213111
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12/06/07 TRU 15:24 FAX 305 530 6440 EXECUTIVE OFFICE U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida SOO South Australian Ave., Suite 400 West Palm Reach, FL 33401 (561) 820-8711 Facsimile: (S61) 820-8777 December 6, 2007 DELIVERY BY UNITED STATES MAIL Miss Re: Crime Victims' Rights — Notificationsr Resolution of Epstein Investigates Dear Miss . Several months ago, I provided you with a letter notifying you of your rights as a victim pursuant to the Justice for All Act of 2004 and other federal legislation, including: (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused. The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any public court proceeding involving the crime or of any release or escape of the accused. The right not to be excluded from anypublic courtproceeding, unless the court determines that your testimony may be materially altered if you are present for other portions of a proceeding. The right to be reasonably heard at any public proceeding in the district court involving release, plea, or sentencing. The reasonable right to confer with the attorney for the United States in the case. The right to full and timely restitution as provided in law. The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay. The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim's dignity and privacy. I am writing to inform you that the federal investigation of Jeffrey Epstein has been completed, and that Mr. Epstein and the U.S. Attorney's Office have reached an agreement containing the following terms. litooe EFTA00213112
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12/08/07 THU 16:24 FAX 305 630 8440 EXECUTIVE OFFICE MISS NOvEMBER 29,2007 P.6462 First, Mr. Epstein agrees that he will plead guilty to two state offenses, including the offense of soliciting minors to engage in prostitution, which will require him to register as a sexual offender for the remainder of his life. Second, Mr. Epstein has agreed to make a binding recommendation of 18 months' imprisonment to the state court judge who sentences him. Mr. Epstein will serve that sentence of imprisonment at the Palm Beach County Jail. Third, Mr. Epstein has agreed that he will compensate you for damages you have suffered, under the following circumstances. That portion of the agreement that relates to those claims reads as follows: 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, after Epstein has signed this agreement and been sentenced. Upon the execution ofthis agreement, the United States, in consultation with and subject to the good faith approval of Epstein's cooncel, 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 overhis 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 a007 EFTA00213113
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12/06/07 TRU 15:24 FAX 305 530 6440
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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.
Pursuant to the terms of the agreement and an addendum, to assist you in making such
a claim, the U.S. Attorney's Office has asked an independent Special Master to select
attorneys to represent you, Those attorneys are Aaron Podhurst and Robert ("Bob")
Josefsberg with the law firm of Podhurst Orseck, P.A. They can be reached at (305) 358-
2800. 1 anticipate that someone from their law firm will be contacting you shortly. I must
also advise you that you are not obligated to use these attorneys. In fact you have the
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Poclhurst/Josefsbera at all, or you can sneak with them and_decide at any time to use a
different attorney. If you do decide to seek damages from Mr. Epstein and you decide to use.
Messrs. Podhurst/Josefsberg as your atunneys, Mr. Epstein will be responsible for paying
attorney's fees incurred during the time spent trying to negotiate a settlement. If you are
unable to reach a settlement with Mr. Epstein, you and Mr. Josefsberg can discuss how best
to proceed.
As I mentioned above, as part of the resolution of the federal investigation, Mr.
Epstein has agreed to plead guilty to state charges. Mr. Epstein's change of plea and
sentencing will occur on December 14, 2007, at
a.m., before Judge Sandra K.
MeSorley, in Courtroom 11F at the Palm Beach County Courthouse, 205 North Dixie
Highway, West Palm Beach, Florida. Pursuant to Florida Statutes Sections 960.001(1)(k)
and 921.143(1), you are entitled to be present and to make a statement under oath. If you
choose, you can submit a written statement under oath, which may be filed by the State
Attorney's Office on your behalf. If you elect to prepare a written statement, it should
address the following:
the facts of the case and the extent of any harm, including social,
psychological, or physical harm, financial losses, loss of earnings directly or
indirectly resulting from the crime for which the defendant is being sentenced,
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12/06/07 THU 15:25 PAX 305 530 8440 EXECUTIVE OFFICE Miss NOVEMBER 294007 PAGE 4 and any matter relevant to an appropriate disposition and sentence. Fl. Stat. 921.143(2). You also are entitled to notification when Mr. Epstein is released from imprisonment at the end of his prison term and/or if he is allowed to participate in a work release program. To receive such notification, please provide the State Attorney's Office with the following information: 1. Your name 2. Your address 3. Your home, work, and/or cell phone numbers 4. Your e-mail address 5. A notation of whether you would like to participate in the "VINE system," which provides automated notification calls any time an inmate is moved. (To use this system, your calls must go to you directly, not through a switchboard.) Thank you for all of your help during the course of the investigation. If you have an questions or concerns lease do not hesitate to contact me or Special Agent Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta United States Attorney By: Assistant United States Attorney cc: S cial A cnt F.B.I. Victim-Witness Coordinator, U.S. Attorney's Office la sop EFTA00213115
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Exhibit 16 EFTA00213116
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IN RE: INVESTIGATION OF JEFFREY EPSTEIN 1 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-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 shott 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 ins 2255 to bear the costs of the attorney representative, shall cease. EFTA00213117
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By signing this Addendum, Epstein asserts and certifies that the above has been read and explained to Kitt. Epstein hereby. states that he understands the clarifications to the Non- Prosecution-Ave.:anent and agrees to comply with dim R. ALEX/WM. ACOSTA UNTIED STATES ATTORNEY Dated: /04 0 47 Dated: / 14 113- ‘ Dated: Dated: By: V*1 441:St24.-- math ,f.....444R1BMWORARA- ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY GERALD LEMOURT, ESQ. COUNSEL TO JEFFREY EPSTEIN LILLY ANN SANCHEZ, ESQ. ATTORNEY FOR JEFFREY EPSTEIN EFTA00213118
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By signing this Addendum, Epstein asserts and certifies that the above has ban read and explained to him. Epstein hereby states that he understands the clarifications to the Non- Prosecution Agreement and agrees to comply with than. R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY Dated: ID h0/07 Dated: Dated: JEFFREY EPSIEN RALD LEFCO RT ESQ. COUNSEL TO JEFF Y EPSTEIN LILLY ANN SANCHEZ, ESQ. ATTORNEY FOR JEFFREY EPSTEIN EFTA00213119
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By signing this Addend:on, Epstein asserts and catiSas that the above has been read and ea:Veined to him. Epstein hereby shifts that he understands the clarifications to the Non- Proseadion Agreement and epees to comply with than. R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY Dated: /D /3010 '7. • Dated: Dated: Bed: t ts /91W4 BY: 4 ASSIST U.S. ATTORNEY JEFFREY EPSITaN GERALD LEFCOURT, ESQ. COUNSEL TO JEFFREYEPSTEIN LILLYANNSANCH87, ES ATTORNEY FOR JEFFREY EPSTEIN EFTA00213120
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Exhibit 17 EFTA00213121
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10/25/07 THU 13:16 FAX 305 530 8440 EXECUTIVE OFFICE U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida 21002 99 ME. 4.4 Street Miami, F133132 Telephone: (305) 961-9299 Facsimile: (305) 530-6444 October 25, 2007 DELIVERY i3Y FACSIMILE The Hon. Edward B. Davis (Ret.) Akerman Senterfitt One Southeast Third Avenue, 25th Floor Miami, Florida 33131 Re: Service as Masten Dcar Judge Davis: 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. EFTA00213122
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10/26/07 THU 13:18 FAX 306 630 8440 EXECUTIVE OFFICE THE HON. EDWARD B. DAMS (Rzr.) OCTORER25,2007 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. 8If 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 003 EFTA00213123
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10/25/07 THU 13:19 FAS 305 530 8440 EXECUTIVE OFFICE THE HON. EDWARD 13. DAVIS (RET.) OCTOBER 25, 2007 PAGE 3 OF 4 signature on this agreement, nor its terms, nor any resulting waivers or settlements by Epstein arc 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 attomey'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 ofengaging 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. Zoos EFTA00213124
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10/25/07 THU 13:19 FAX 305 530 5540 EXECUTIVE OFFICE THE HON. EDWARD B. DAVIS (IST.) OCTOBER 25, 2007 PAGE 4 OP 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 thc 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. IfI can provide you with any farther information, please do not hesitate to contact me and/or the U.S. Ahem and/or Jay Lefkowitz, Esq. on behalf ofEpstein. Mr. Lefkowitz can be reached at - Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Citigroup Center, 153 East 534 Street, Ncw York, New York 10022-4611. Thank you again for your assistance with this matter. cc: AUS Sincerely, It Alexander Acosta United States Qttomey By: -711 -67 Jeffrey Sloman First Assistant United States Attorney 40005 EFTA00213125
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Exhibit 18 EFTA00213126
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Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM
Document 35
Entered on FLSD Docket 12/22/2008
Page 1 of 4
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
Case No. 08-80736-Civ-MarraMolmson
IN RE: JANE DOE,
Petitioner.
SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION OF
1.
do hereby declare that I am currently employed as an
Assistant United States Attorney ("AUSA") in the Southern District of Florida and was so
employed during all of the events described herein, and that 1 was the AUSA assigned to the
investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.
2.
This Declaration is meant to supplement the information provided in the
Declaration that was filed on July 9, 2008, and to correct some statements in that Declaration
based upon events that occurred after the filing of the July 9 Declaration.
3.
As explained in the July 9 Declaration and in Court presentations related to this
matter, the resolution of the federal investigation of Jeffrey Epstein included a series of
documents: (1) a September 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement ("Part I"); (2) an October
2007 Addendum ("Part 2"); and (3)a letter dated December 19, 2007, from the U.S. Attorney
to Attorney Lilly Ann Sanchez, counsel to Jeffrey Epstein ("Part 3").
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