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FBI VOL00009
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(uSAFIS • 10/03/2007 03:38 PM To "Jay Lefkowite •c==. cc bcc Subject RE: That is fine. I'm sorry I didn't get your e-mail sooner. Since I am out of the office, the best way to reach me is on my cell, or you can send an e-mail ssissierge) to Tomorrow I am available early in the morning (7:00 to 7:45), or at 8:30, or at 5:00, or after 6:45. Thanks. Assistant U.S. Attorney Fax 0 Mess Sent: 10/03/2007 03:15 PM AST To: Jay Lefkowitz Subject: RE: inal Messa Hi Jay -- This afternoon is fine. Here is the memo that I put together. Just let me know where I should call you at 4:00. Thanks. S. Attorney EFTA00213741
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Fax - -Ori inal Message ***** The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitute inside information, and is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is the property of Kirkland & Ellis LLP or Kirkland & Ellis International LLP. Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail or by e-mail to postmaster@kirkland.com, and destroy this communication and all copies thereof, including all attachments. * * • ***** The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitute inside information, and is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is the property of Kirkland & Ellis LLP or Kirkland & Ellis International LLP. Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail or by e-mail to postmaster@kirkland.com, and destroy this communication and all copies thereof, including all attachments. EFTA00213742
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10/03/2007 04:24 PM To "Jay Lefkowitz" CO bce Subject Proposed Letter to Special Master Hi Jay— To move things along, I also have enclosed the proposed text of a letter to the Special Master. <<PROPOSED Letter to Special Master.pdf>> Assistant U.S. Attorney Fax «< Attachment 'PROPOSED Letter to Special Master.ndf has been arch by ived user rt arcI I T - n'cm12O1 00:50:12'. >>> EFTA00213744
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PROPOSED JOINT LETTER TO THE SPECIAL MASTER Re: special Master: Privileged and Confidential Dear Sir: The undersigned, as counsel for the United States of America and Jeffrey Epstein, jointly write to you to provide information relevant to your service as a Special Master in the selection of an attorney to represent several young women who may have civil damages claims against Mr. Epstein. The U.S. Attorney's Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (jointly referred to as the "United States") have conducted an investigation of Jeffrey Epstein regarding his solicitation of minor females in Palm Beach County to engage in prostitution. Mr. Epstein, through his assistants, would recruit underage females to travel to his home in Palm Beach to engage in lewd conduct in exchange for money. Based upon the investigation, the United States has identified 40 young women who can be characterized as victims pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2255. Some of those women went to Mr. Epstein's home only once, some went there as much as 100 times or more. Some of the women's conduct was limited to performing a topless or nude massage while Mr. Epstein masturbated himself. For other women, the conduct escalated to full sexual intercourse. As part of the resolution of the case, Mr. Epstein agreed that he would not contest jurisdiction in the Southern District of Florida for any victim who chose to sue him for damages pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2255. Mr. Epstein agreed to provide an attorney for victims who elected to proceed exclusively pursuant to that section, and agreed to waive any challenge to liability under that section up to an amount agreed to by the parties. EFTA00213745
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The parties have agreed to submit the selection of an attorney to a Special Master. Attached hereto is a list of five attorneys whom the parties have agreed should be considered by the Special Master for selection. Also attached hereto is a memorandum explaining the anticipated duties and responsibilities of the attorney who is selected, and that portion of the agreement between the United States and Mr. Epstein addressing the attorney's role. Each attorney has provided some background information regarding his or her practice, experience, and other relevant factors. The Special Master may contact any or all of those attorneys for additional information, as the Special Master deems appropriate. Each party will also provide the Special Master with a list of the criteria that the party believes should be considered in making the selection. If the Special Master has any questions regarding the criteria, he may contact the relevant party to inquire further, as he deems appropriate. The parties ask that the Special Master "rank" the top three attorneys, in case one or more has a conflict that prevents him or her from accepting the representation. The parties thank you for your willingness to conduct this task as a pro bona public° matter. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any further information. EFTA00213746
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10/33/2007 07:31 PM To "Jay Lelkowilt cc bcc Subject RE: Proposed Letter to Special Master Hi Jay -- That was simply a draft for discussion purposes. I am hoping that we will send such a letter jointly, once we have finalized the process and pick a master. Thanks. 311 11Clea 10/03/2007 04:24 PM cc Subject Proposed Letter to Special Master Hi Jay - To move things along, I also have enclosed the proposed text of a letter to the Special Master. «PROPOSED Letter to Special Master.pdf» Assistant O.S. Attorney Fax EFTA00213748
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10/05/2007 07:48 AM To Lefkowitz' cc bcc Subject RE: Proposed Letter to Special Master ,Ringreq 1114 Good morning, Jay. We need to resolve the attorney issue today. It has been weeks since execution of the contract, and there is no need for further delay. As far as the five attorney names providing, I propose Bert Ocariz, Podhurst Orseck, Stuart Grossman, Walter Cobath. that we will be Katherine Ezell at Ed Rogers, and If you would like to use the same Special Master to resolve fees disputes as well as to handle the selection of the attorney, I would recommend that we use retired 11th Circuit Judge Joseph Hatchett instead of Judge Davis because of Judge Davis's health problems. (No one has contacted Judge Hatchett yet, but one of the District Judges in Miami mentioned him as a good choice.) I am available for a conference call between 9:00 and 10:00, and between 3:15 and 6:00. Please call me on my cell and let me know which of those times works best or you. Thank you. 11.11111C 111111111111Pir 10/03/2007 04:24 PM To "Jay Lefkowitz" EFTA00213750
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cc Subject Proposed Letter to Special Master Hi Jay - To move things along, I also have enclosed the proposed text of a letter to the Special Master. c<PROPOSED Letter to Special Master.pdf>> Assistant U.S. Attorney Fax EFTA00213751
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To cc bcc 'Jay Lorkowite 10/05/2007 04:47 PM Subject RE: Proposed LettertoSpectal Master IP VW 1. • „a , retss,..f..„.., • ..; TtittedlegAz1/4,,if-It Jay -- I will call in at 5:30. 10/05/2007 07:48 AM To "Jay Lefkowitz" < cc Subject RE: Proposed Letter to Special Master EFTA00213753
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Good morning, Jay. We need to resolve the attorney issue today. It has been weeks since execution of the contract, and there is no need for further delay. As far as the five attorney names that we will be providing, I propose Bert Ocariz, Katherine Ezell at Podhurst Orseck, Stuart Grossman, Ed Rogers, and Walter Cobath. If you would like to use the same Special Master to resolve fees disputes as well as to handle the selection of the attorney, I would recommend that we use retired 11th Circuit Judge Joseph Hatchett instead of Judge Davis because of Judge Davis's health problems. (No one has contacted Judge Hatchett yet, but one of the District Judges in Miami mentioned him as a good choice.) I am available for a conference call between 9:00 and 10:00, and 6:00. Please call me on my cell • l and let me know which of those times works best for you. Thank you. 111011111 - "Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)" <Ann.Marie.C.VillafanaElusdoj.gov> 10/03/2007 04:24 PM To "Jay Lefkowitz" <JLefkowitz@kirkland.com> cc Subject Proposed Letter to Special Master EFTA00213754
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Hi Jay - To move things along, I also have enclosed the proposed text of a letter to the Special Master. «PROPOSED Letter to Special Master.pdf» Assistant U.S. Attorney Fax 10/03/2007 04:24 PM To "Jay Lefkowitz" cc Subject Proposed Letter to Special Master Hi Jay - To move things along, I also have enclosed the proposed text of a letter to the Special Master. «PROPOSED Letter to Special Master.pdf>> Assistant U.S. Attorney Fax 10/03/2007 03:18 PM To "Jay Lefkowitz" cc Subject Memo in PDF format EFTA00213755
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Hi Jay - In case you can't open the other version, here it is in pdf. «special Master Proposal.pdf» Assistant U.S. Attorney Fax EFTA00213756
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10/05/2007 05:42 PM Jay - I will call you at 5:30. Assistant U.S. Attorney Oki 10/092007 07:48 AM To "Jay Letkowite cc bcc Subject RE: Proposed Letter to Special Master Teisy loolkowte" Co SubjettRE: Proposed Letter to Special Master EFTA00213757
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Good morning, Jay. We need to resolve the attorney issue today. It has been weeks since execution of the contract, and there is no need for further delay. As far as the five attorney names that we will be providing, I propose Bert Ocariz, Katherine Ezell at Podhurst Orseck, Stuart Grossman, Ed Rogers, and Walter Cobath. If you would like to use the same Special Master to resolve fees disputes as well as to handle the selection of the attorney, I would recommend that we use retired 11th Circuit Judge Joseph Hatchett instead of Judge Davis because of Judge Davis's health problems. (No one has contacted Judge Hatchett yet, but one of the District Judges in Miami mentioned him as a good choice.) I am available for a conference call between 9:00 and 10:00, and between 3:15 and 6:00. Please call me on my cell and let me know which of those times works best for you. Thank you. 10/03/2007 04:24 PM To "Jay Lefkowitz" < cc Subject Proposed Letter to Special Master EFTA00213758
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Hi Jay - To move things along, I also have enclosed the proposed text of a letter to the Special Master. «PROPOSED Letter to Special Master.pdf>> Assistant U.S. Attorney Fax To"Jay Lefkowite 10/03/2007 04:24 PM ct SubjectProposed Letter to Special Master Hi Jay — To move things along, I also have enclosed the proposed text of a letter to the Special Master. <<PROPOSED Letter to Special Masterpdf» Assistant U.S. Attorney Fax 10/03/2007 03:18 PM To"Jay Lefkowitz" cc SublecMemo in PDF format EFTA00213759
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