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FBI VOL00009
EFTA00223748
76 pages
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T • • • as rev that Jeffrey Epstein would use his assis an s ( , and to arrange appointments with minors to engage in commercia sexua activity. ommunications were made via telephones. Once appointments were made, stein would travel to the Southern District of Florida, where he maintained residence, and the minors would travel to his home in Palm Beach where the sexua activity would occur. The Office anticipates Ir charges of violations of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 371, 2422, 2423, and 1591. The investigation of the case by the City of Palm Beach Police Department has resulted in press coverage because of the titillating nature of the facts, but we see t 's case as similar to other "sex tourism" cases charged by our office, and not matter of "national interest" as defined by the U.S. Attorney's Manual. Wit respect to staffing, the Office has consulted with the Ir Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, and we anticipate that the case will be staffed by at least one Assistant United States Attorney from our West Palm Beach office and at least one CEOS Attorney. If we determine that the case should be presented for an indictment, 'copy will be provided to you. David - If you need any more info, please let me know. Also, the indictment is currently being reviewed by my supervisor. If you want to send the draft to Civil Rights now, please let me know. Thank you. II Marie Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phon - 47 Fax 1575 08-80736-CV-MARRA •014644 EFTA00223788
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(USAF LS) Sent: Thurst M !•• • • aruary , .2i 3:56 PM From: (USAFLS) To: Weinstein. David (USAFL Cc: Senior. Robert (USAFLS): Subject: To the Civil Rights Chief (USAFLS). Garcia. Rolando (USAFLS) Hi David — I was just perusing the U.S. Attorney's Manual looking for an answer on another case and I noticed that Section 9-75.030 (regarding Coordination of Child Sex Abuse cases) says that cases involving violations of 18 USC 1591 (related to child sex trafficking) are supposed to be coordinated with CEOS and the Civil Rights Division. According to Section 8-3.120, prior to presentation to the grand jury. the U.S. Attorney is supposed to advise the Civil Rights Division in writing of the following: (I Identity of the targets of the investigation; ( The factual allegations to be investigated; ( The statutes which may have been violated; ( I The United States Attorney's assessment of the significance of the case and whether the case is one of "national interest," and (I The U.S. Attorney's proposed staffing of the matter (including whether 'Civil Rights Division attorney should be assigned to work directly on the matter). Here is my proposal for such 'written notification: Dear : Pursuant o (ISA M Section 8-%.120. I Iv rite to inform you of an ongoing result in charges of v inlatioisaiot 18 l'.S.C.591. the targets of the investigation are Jeffrey Epstein. Pareinkova. . i id a/kia Adriana Mucinska. The investigation has revealed that kffiey Epstein would use his assistants (Kellen, Mareinkova. and In to arrange appointments with minors to engage in commercial sexual aci i% it). Communications were made via telephones. Once appointments were made. Epstein would travel to the Southern District of I lorida. where he maintained I residence. and the minors %sould travel to his home in Palm Beach w here the sexual actin i ty would occur. The Office anticipates charges of violations of Title I8. United States Code. Sections 371. 2422. 2423. and 1591. The investigation of the case by the City, of Palm Beach Police Department has resulted in preisaierage because of the titillating &mtore of the facts. but we see this case as similar to other - sex tourism" = charged by our office, and not matter of "national interest- as defined by the U.S. Manual. th respect to staffing. the Office has consulted with the Child Exploitation and . Section. and . anticipate that the case will be staffed by at least one Assistant United States Attorney from our West Palm Beach office and at least one CEOS Attorney. II' we determine that the case should he presented limy on indictment. a copy will be provided to )ou. David - If you need any more info, please let me know. Also, the indictment is currently being reviewed by my supervisor. If you want to send the draft to Civil Rights now, please let me know. Thank you. I Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave. Suite 400 1578 08-80736-CV-MARRA I-014645 EFTA00223789
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West Palm Beach. FL 33401 Phone Fax Tracking: 1579 08-80736-CV-MARRA F014646 EFTA00223790
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Villafana, Ann Marie I. (USAFLS) From: Roe. Susan (USAWA1N) Sent: . 2008 6:51 PM To: (USAFLS) Subject: and Hi Marie, What? CEOS conducting its own independent review? Independent of what? Do they not understand who they are and what their job is? Why are they letting themselves be manipulated like that? And how can defense lawirs "demand" a meeting II/main Justice? I am so sorry for you. At least they should wall off few people to help you later with motions. It's good for me to see my future, I guess, We know about the John Melk lawsuit and have 'fair amount of info on it. It is odd that JE fed ex'd him something — I wonder if JE was part of the straw man action. I wonder if DC used fed ex — not that we know but it's worth checking. We're moving ahead w/our investigation at this time. We are pretty sure we can charge DC and his assistants with 'conspiracy of 1201 (kidnapping), citing the new-ish part of 1201 which prohibits the use of interstate facilities in furtherance of the crime. Here we see international travel brought about by inveigle or decoy, use of emails and phones to trick her to travel, and her arrival at the isolated island with no way off and no passport (DC took hers the first night and held it until they were on the plane out), holding her for ransom, reward or other (here for sexual activity & whether it's "consensual" or not sho I 1 be decisive). We think it works, our local FBI ASAC is on board and emailed with David Karp in DC -- opines that the statute fits this crime. Have you had any contact with Karp on your case? thinking he's I good guy. We had' conf call with OIA and the FBI guy in Bahamas today. We really need to search DC's place to find out about security and surveillance systems, phone s ems, locks on the i doors, etc - We're still going through the seized computers, including bunch of Macs, and iphones. The Bureau doesn't have many Mac examiners but I never knew that before. It's taking forever. Bruce Lyon called again to ask questions about DC . He again talked about JE rot. When I asked him if he was' lawyer in the JE case, he said he was one of JE's attorneys. Pretty weird for 'lawyer for' witness. I haven't mentioned that I know about it or know you. Let's keep in touch. Susie Fro9.111=1. (USAFLS) Sent: urs ay, February 28, 2008 1:22 PM 1478 08-80736-CV-MARRA 1-014647 EFTA00223791
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To: Roe, Susan (USAWAW) Subject: DC and JE Hi Susan — What is the word with you? My word is growing ever more bizarre. JE's lawyers have demanded' meeting with the head of CEOS with the understanding that CEOS will do an "independent review" of the case and then will play no role in the litigation thereafter (so when I am swamped with silly motions I will not be able to reach out to them for help). This meeting is supposed to happen next week. In the meantime, we keep finding more and more girls. On the DC/JE front. I have found 'somewhat shady business connection. I am reviewing JE's Federal Express records from the past 5 years (I treasure trove of info) and found 'package sent by JE to "John Melk/Musha Cay." I googled those two names and came up with this article. htto://www.foxnews.com/story/0.2933.304900.00.htm I I like the obscure reference to "rumors" about Copperfield's personal life. Maybe Melk is someone to talk to? I hope all is well. Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave. Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone Fax 1479 08-80736-CV-MARRA ♦014648 EFTA00223792
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(USAFLS) From: ipi rsc Hary (USAFLS) Sent: 2008 4:22 PM To: Roe. Susan (USAWAW) Subject: OC and JE Hi Susan — What is the word with you? My word is growing ever more bizarre. JE's lawyers have demanded' meeting with the head of CEOS with the understanding that CEOS will do an "independent review" of the case and then will play no role in the litigation thereafter (so when I am swamped with silly motions I will not be able to reach out to them for help). This meeting is supposed to happen next week. In the meantime, we keep finding more and more girls. On the DC/JE front, I have found 'somewhat shady business connection. I am reviewing JE's Federal Express records from the past 5 years (I treasure trove of info) and found 'package sent by JE to "John Melk/Musha Cay." I googled those two names and came up with this article. htto://www.foxnew . s.com/storv/0.2933,304900,00.html I like the obscure reference to "rumors" about Copperfield's personal life. Maybe Melk is someone to talk to? I hope all is well. Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave. Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone Fax Tracking: 1488 08-80736-CV-MARRA F014649 EFTA00223793
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(USAFLS) From: Sent: To: Subject: W un hiN. . 2008 4:34 PM (USAFLS) e: tas we made contact I ny girl. Ny agent to set up interview for next week. Sorry haven't made it over there yet, I'm hoping to finish up on the GJSs soon. From To: Sent: u e• 6:07:12 2008 Subject: Hi guys - I am still wading through these FedEx records. There are I lot of li shipments from "The Art of Women" n Haleiwa, Hawaii. I was able to access their MySpace page and he claims to be photographer for "aspiring models." He invites aspiring models to visit s website, www.artofwomen.com <http://www.artofwomen.com> , but I cannot access it because DOJ blocks me. Can you try? fun task (USAFLS) ; Ric ards, Jason R. .gov> Also, someone from ]E's office sent ll package to Chiko Hoge, U.S. Secret Service, in Honolulu. It looks like t was around the me that JE took Clinton to Africa. IL Dave Rogers also sent package to "Inspector Lewis, U.S. Customs Service, 1210 Corbin Street, Elizabe , NJ 07201" There were 'lot of packages to Karin Models/MC-squared. Helen Kim's name appears as the person sendi e packages 'lot, do we know if she still works for JE? What about Cecilia Any word from FBI New York? Thanks. II Marie Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 1484 08-80736-CV-MARRA 1-014650 EFTA00223794
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. (USAFLS) From: (USAFLS) Sent: h rua To: N , Subject: un to Hi guys —I am still wading through these FedEx records. There are' lot of shipments from "The Art of Women" in Haleiwa. Hawaii. I was able to access their MySpace page and he claims to be' photographer for "aspiring models." He invites aspiring models to visit his website www.artofwomen.com, but I cannot access it because DOJ blocks me. Can you try? Also, someone from JE's office sent too Clinton to Chiko M. Hoge, U.S. Secret Service, in Honolulu. It looks like it was around the time that JE too Clinton to Africa. Dave Rogers also sent 'package to "Inspector Lewis, U.S. Customs Service, 1210 Corbin Street, Elizabeth. NJ 07201" there were 1 lot of packages to Karin Models/MC-squared. Helen Kim's name ears as the person sending the packages' lot, do we know if she still works for JE? What about Cecilia =? Any word from FBI New York? Thanks. I. Marie Villajafia Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave. Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone Fax 1492 08-80736-CV-MARRA F014651 EFTA00223795
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(USAFLS) From: Sent: To: Subject: RE Do you know (USAFLS) ary 27, 20084:29 PM Bummer! Haven't found anything to yet. Marie Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm aonrti FL 33401 Phon Fax Original Message From: Richards, Jason R. Sent To: Subject: Re: Do you know 7, 2008 4:24 PM (USAFLS) Too old... From: (USAFLS) < To: Kuyrkendall, N.; Richards, Jason R. Sent: Wed Feb 27 16:21:41 2008 Subject: Do you know 's dob? He was sending packages to her in 2001. II Marie Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 1498 08-80736-CV-MARRA 1-014652 EFTA00223796
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(USAFLS) From: (USAFLS) Sent: nesc ii.M IP a x u 7 PM To: N . Subject: o you know 's dob? He was sending packages to her in 2001. Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone Fax Isle 08-80736-CV-MARRA F014653 EFTA00223797
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(USAFLS) From: Sloman. Jeff (USAFLS) Sent: Fr' F r 2008 7:36 PM To: (USAFLS) Subject: e: ore gao evidence sen it heduled mtg for March 12. I leave it to CEOS to determine whether to info. I d read about Sage. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld From: (USAFLS) To: Senior, Robert USAFLS ; Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Weinstein, David (USAFLS) Sent: Fri Feb 29 16:09:05 2008 Subject: More good evidence Hi guys other New York girl has been identif d and will be interviewed next week. so have FedEx records corroborating girl who saw Epstein (and receive gift from him) when she was 15. II I have mailed CEOS about additional information in preparation for their meeting ut have received no response. I don't know whether I should send them info about the additional girls (to show how this case continues to grow, and has become multi-state) or not send the info to avoid an unintentional leak to Epstein's lawyers. I also wasn't sure whether you guys heard that parents have voluntarily dismissed their case against Epstein. Accordin p ers here no money changed hands, but it seems unlikely. I will be issuing subpoena for her li deposition transcript. Can someone give me an update? Thank you. II Marie Villafaha Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 1472 08-80736-CV-MARRA 1-014654 EFTA00223798
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(USAFLS) From: (USAFLS) Sent: IIIPMffuary , 008 4:09 PM To: Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS): Weinstein. David (USAFLS) Subject: More good evidence Hi guys — Another New York girl has been identified and will be interviewed next week. We also have FedEx records corroborating' girl who saw Epstein (and received' gift from him) when she was 15. I have imailed CEOS about additional information in preparation for their meeting but have received no response. I don't know whether I should send them info about the additional girls (to show how this case continues to grow. and has become multi-state) or not send the info to avoid an unintentional leak to Epstein's lawyers. I also wasn't sure whether you guys heard that parents have voluntarily dismissed their case agai st Epstein. According to the papers here no money changed hands, but it seems unlikely. I will be issuing subpoena for her deposition transcript. Can someone give me an update? Thank you. I Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone Fax Tracking: 1474 08-80736-CV-MARRA I-014655 EFTA00223799
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(USAFLS) From: (USAFLS) Sent: e arc . 2008 5:58 PM To: N. Subject: pstein update I don't think we have an issue with staleness because the memory cards are fixed (they haven't changed since the original search warrant). II Marie Villafana Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phon - 47 Fax Original Messa From: Kuyrkendall, IN. Sent' 2008 5:55 PM To: (USAFLS) Subject: Re: Epstein up ate I like your style! Unsure what communication btw Jeff and )ay is about?? Also do we have staleness issues with SW? To: Acosta, A ex USA ; S oman, Jeff (USA ; Ooster aan, An rew From MS (USAFLS) AMMER.> ; Senior, Robe Cc: Sent: Wed Mar 05 16:54:35 2008 Subject: Epstein update (USA); (USA) Hi all - I wanted to update you on couple of ew developments in the Epstein case. First, ff Herman is supposed to give rpress conference today a ouncing the filing of third lawsuit against Epstein. That case also involves victim whom we are no onger referring to in the indictment [Drew - tell that to the defense.] Herman seems to have latched onto the group which, as discussed in my third addendum to the pros memo, we ave a rea y decided to forego for the most part. Since I am not certain of the scope of your meeting, I do not know how cal it is for you to see the new facts developed in the supplemental pros memos (you reviewed the initial pros memo from May of last year). If you would like the supplements, please let me know. The legal theories have remained the same. 1455 08-80736-CV-MARRA 1-014656 EFTA00223800
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I also wanted to call to everyone's attention the three-year statute of Ir il limitations in Florida for the state solicitation offenses. The st ute will run for all e victims this summer. Once it runs we cannot insist on state court plea to new charge. It also means that the state cannot charge t e crimes related o the victims discovered after the initial investigation. We have asked the Palm Beach Police Department to forego presenting thdse charges for state prosecution in deference to our prosecution. If we do not intend to go forward, it is imperative that we communicate that to the Police Department as soon as possible so they can present those victims for state prosecution. I have reserved time with the grand jury on the 18th. I had hoped to present the indictment at that time, but in light of Jeff's communication with Jay, I will push it off until the 25th. I would still like to start the presentation on the 18th so we aren't accused of rushing the grand jury. So; I hope that the final indictment packet will be approved by that date. Thank you. II Marie Villafaha Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 1456 08-80736-CV-MARRA 1-014657 EFTA00223801
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(USAFLS) From: N. Sent: oa March . 2008 5:55 PM To: (USAFLS) Subject: e: pstein u me I like your style! Unsure what communication btw Jeff and Jay is about?? Also do we have staleness issues with SW? 1 1 - 1 1 1 " I From: (USAFLS) < v> To: Acosta, A ex USA ; S oman, Jeff (USA ; Ooster aan, An rew CRM ; Senior, Robert (USA) Cc: Garcia, Rolando (USA); (USA) Sent: Wed Mar 05 16:54:35 2008 Subject: Epstein update Hi all - I wanted to update you on i couple of ew developments in the Epstein case. First, ff Herman is supposed to give rpress conference today a ouncing the filing of third lawsuit against Epstein. That case also involves yict'm whom we are no onger eferring to in the indictment [Drew - tel that to the defense.] I Herman seems to have latched onto the grou which, as discussed in my third addendum to the pros memo, we have a rea y decided to forego for the most part. critical it is for you to see the new facts developed in the supplemental pros memos (you reviewed the initial pros memo from May of last year). If you would like the supplements, please let me know. The legal theories have remained the same. I also wanted to call to everyone's attention the three-year statute of Ir li limitations in Florida for the state solicitation offenses. The st ute will run for all e victims this summer. Once it runs we cannot insist on state court plea to new charge. It also means that the state cannot charge t e crimes related o the victims discovered after the initial investigation. We have asked the Palm Beach Police Department to forego presenting those charges for state prosecution in deference to our prosecution. If we do not intend to go forward, it is imperative that we communicate that to the Police Department as soon as possible so they can present those victims for state prosecution. I have reserved time with the grand jury on the 18th. I had hoped to present the indictment at that time, but in light of Jeff's communication with Jay, I will push it off until the 25th. I would still like to start the presentation on the 18th so we aren't accused of rushing the grand jury. So, I hope that the final indictment packet will be approved by that date. Thank you. 1457 08-80736-CV-MARRA 1-014658 EFTA00223802
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II 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 1458 08-80736-CV-MARRA 1-014659 EFTA00223803
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(USAFLS) From: (USAFLS) Sent: n arch 05. 2008 10 39 AM To: N. Subject: RE: Epstein Sounds good. I think it is worth doing the search warrant. Can Jason get the cards out of evidence when he is down there? Do you have cop) of >our Aida% its that 'submitted on the computer I think those are' good start for the search warrant Aida% it. Thanks. .4. Mark, Assistant U.S. Attome) 500 S. Australian Ave. Suite 400 West Palm Beach. H. 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax From: N. Sen 5, 2008 10:35 AM To: (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Epstein Marie, Still no word from Mr. Herman. Just to clarify about the memory cards - Joe Jason have both reviewed the evidence some time ago. There is no significant photographs on the cards. However, forensic analysis was not done which would show any deleted photos. Jason has to go tomorrow to Miami. I have askeditim to pick up the copies of L documents, obtain the copyright da for the "Massage for Dummies" book and get 'description of the memory cards - should we decide to go ahead with search warrant. We're still working on obtaining of the girls' phone records. I have pti Hauge on standby to put ether the travel/phone charts once we have and Jennifers' records. I'll give you call once I have spoken with Herman. From: (USAFLS) [Ann.Marie. Sen 8 12:15 PM To: Subject: RE: Epstein N. Thank you Ihr the update. On the statute of limitations. it doesn't matter for the pending charges because they were indicted in time. it just matters to adding new charges. Can you call Mr. Herman and see if he will give us the following items without I subpoena? Copy of deposition transcript • y vt co and/or audiorecording of that deposition any other depositions taken in that suit 4. Copies o #mails and correspondence sent to or received from Epstein or his lawyers 5. Copies of any agreements - formal or informal - entered into between Epstein/his lawyers and Saige/Saige's dad/their las%) ers. 1463 08-80736-CV-MARRA F014660 EFTA00223804
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And maybe you can ask him why there will be 'press conference? Thank you. I Mane Ilatana Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave. Suite 400 West Palm Beach. FL 33401 Phone Fax 561 820-8777 From: N. Son • 2008 11:24 AM To: (USAFLS) Subject: Epstein Hey Marie, I just heard from Joe that Mr. Herman is holding another press conference tomorrow at Palm Beach Town Mat 1:00pm. He called the Town of Palm Beach to see if he could hold It at EPSTEIN's residence. They told him "NO". Also FYI, there Is' three year statute of limitations on the State charges of Solicitation. Joe feels like that State or Epstein's Counsel may be waiting for those dates to pass. September/October 2005 is when most of the other victims reported so that means in Sept/Oct 2008 the statute of limitations applies. 1469 08-80736-CV-MARRA ♦014661 EFTA00223805
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Ann Marie C. tUSAFLS) From: N Sent: W do M r h 2008 10 35 AM To: (USAFLS) Subject: RE Epstein Marie, Still no word from Mr. Herman. Just to clarify about the memory cards • Joe Ja‘on have both reviewed the evidence some time ago. There is no significant photographs on the cards. However, forensic analysis was not done which would show any deleted photos. Jason has to go tomorrow to Miami. I have askedliim to pick up the copies of documents, obtain the copyright dal for the "Massage for Dummies" book and get I description of the memory cards - should we decide to go ahead with search warrant. We're still working on obtaini of the girls' phone records. I have pus Hauge on standby to put together the travel/phone charts once we have and )ennifers' records. I'll give you call once I have spoken with Herman. From: (USAFLS) Sen • , 8 12:15 P To: N. Subject: RE: Epstein v] Thank you for the update. On the statute of limitations. it doesn't matter for the pending charges because they were indicted in time. it just matters to adding new charges. Can you call Mr. Herman and see if he will give us the following items without I subpoena? I. Copy of deposition transcript 2. Copy of any vi eo and/or audiorecording of that deposition cil 3. Transcripts) any other depositions taken in that suit 4. Copies of any mails and correspondence sent to or received from Epstein or his lawyers 5. Co ies of anv agreements — formal or informal — entered into between Epstein/his lawyers and dad/their lawyers. And maybe you can ask him why there will be 'press conference? AM you. I Marie Wail Assistant U.S. A ttorne) 500 S. Australian Me. suite 400 West Palm Beach. H. 3340 I Phone Fax' From: Sen • 2008 11:24 AM To: (USAFLS) Sub : Epstein Hey Marie, 1465 08-80736-CV-MARRA I-014662 EFTA00223806
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I just heard from Joe that Mr. Herman is holding another press conference tomorrow at Palm Beach Town ■ at 1:00pm. He called the Town of Palm Beach to see if he could hold it at EPSTEIN's residence. They told him "NO". Also FYI, there is' three year statute of limitations on the State charges of Solicitation. Joe feels like that State or Epsteln's Counsel may be waiting for those dates to pass. September/October 2005 is when most of the other victims reported so that means in Sept/Oct 2008 the statute of limitations applies. 1466 08-80736-CV-MARRA ♦014663 EFTA00223807