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Memorandum Subject Memorandum seeking Travel Authorization Operation Leap Year Dote June 20, 2008 TO Rolando Garcia, Deputy Chief Criminal Division Karen Atkinson, Chic Northern Division From A. Marie Villaf Assistant U.S. A I. INTRODUCTION This memorandum seeks travel authorization to travel to New York from June 19 to June 20, 2008, in connection with Operation Leap Year. II. THE PROPOSED TRAVEL AND ITS PURPOSE As you know, we plan to present a final indictment to the grand jury in approximately two weeks. Since our original planned indictment, we have learned about a series of victims in New York and the ssible involvement of Epstein's two New York-based assistants, and The inclusion of New York victims would be a great benefit to the indictment, and we would like to interview some key people in New York in order to include that evidence in the indictment. Accordingly, I propose to travel to New York on the afternoon of Thursday, June 19 to conduct interviews on Friday, June 20, 2008.' FBI Special Agents Nesbitt Kuyrkendall and Jason Richards also will be traveling, although they may stay longer. First, we would like to interview She has been identified by two victims as someone who recruited numerous others to Epstein's New York residence. We know that Lacerda was going to Epstein's home when she was 14, and it is possible that she was going there as early as 13. This trip is contingent upon approval from the Justice Department of our immunity request for Lacerda. Yesterday I spoke with someone at the Witness Immunity Unit who stated that we 'I may decide to stay in New York on Friday night in order to see a college friend. If I do, I will pay for the hotel room on Friday night and any difference in the airfares. EXHIBIT B-132 Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-008379 EFTA00225378
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should have the approval by early next week.' In addition, a witness here in the Palm Beach area came forward recently to inform the FBI about a link between Epstein and the MC Modeling Agency. The witness stated that Epstein and the head of MC2, Jean Luc Brunel, worked together to obtain fraudulent visas to bring potential models to the United States. The witness stated that Epstein selected some of the underage girls to come to the United States even though Brunel never intended to use them as models so that Epstein could engage in sexual activity with them. Brunel's name appears on several of the message pads recovered during the search of Epstein's home. Some of the messages describe young girls that he would like Epstein to meet (including a I6-year-old who would "teach Russian" to Epstein). The FBI previously tried to interview Brunel, but he refused to speak with them. The Palm Beach witness has told the FBI that a former MC2 employee is willing to speak with the FBI about the fraud. Yesterday, the FBI in New York arrested two Bear Steams employees for securities fraud related to Bear Steams hedge funds involved in the subprime loan crisis. Epstein has been reported as one of the creators of those hedge funds in financial news sources. The agents here are contacting the New York agents to determine if Epstein is a target/subject of the New York investigation and also to find out whether the two employees are cooperating and would be willing to speak with us. For the foregoing reasons, I recommend that the Office approve the costs of a hotel room and a flight for my travel to New York. '-Travel plans will not be made until the immunity is confirmed. -2- Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-008380 EFTA00225379
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‘A0/10 (Ho 04/07)Suboxra Co Testify Before Grand Any UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA TO: SUBPOENA TO TESTIFY BEFORE GRAND JURY 01.1031MPB1-Tues. No. OLY-05/2 SUBPOENA FOR: e PERSON I DOCUMENT(S) OR OBJECTS) YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear and terrify before the Grand Jury of the United States District Court at the place, date, and lime specified below, PLACE United States District Court 701 Clematis Street West Palm Beach. Florida 33401 COURTROOM Grand Jury Room DATE AND TIME 71112008 10:30 am YOU ARE ALSO COMMANDED to bring with you the following document(s) or object(s):* ALL DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION REFERENCED IN THE ATTACHMENT TO THIS SUBPOENA. U Please see additional information on rei • This subpoena shall remain in elf behalf of the court. This subpoena is issued on application or the of A • Ilea applicable. eat 'none" In by the cowl or by an officer acting on NAME ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF ASSISTANT U S ATTORNEY AnnMarie C. Villaf aria , Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 South Australian Avenue, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, Florida 33401-6235 Tel (561) 820.8711, ext 3047 Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-008381 EFTA00225380
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ATTACHMENT TO GRAND JURY SLBPOENA OLY-85/I ADDRESSED TO PLEASE BRINGTHE. FOLLOWING DOCUM ENTS, FILMS, AND INFORMATION WITH YOU TO YOUR GRAND JURY APPEARANCE: 1. Any and all notes, letters, cards, ifts, a ments, hoto ra hs, or other items that u "' received from Jeffrey Epstein, Lesley Groff, Ghislaine Maxwell. and/or any other employee or associate o Je rey Epstein. 2. An and all hot a hs, whether printed or di ital, ofJeffrey Epstein, . Cecilia Steen, Ghislaine Maxwell, and/or any other employee or associate o Jeffrey Epstein. 3. Any and all e-mails, instant messages, chats, text messages, voiccmails or tele hone 10111 t received from Jeffrey Epstein. . Lesley Groff, Ghislaine Maxwe a or any of r employee or associate o Je rey Epstein. 4. A list of all telephone numbers (cellular and "land line"), c-mail addresses, screen names, addresses, and any other contact information that you have for the following persons during the period of January I, 2003 to the present: a. yourself; b. Jeffrey Epstein; c. d. e. f. g. h. Ghislaine Maxwell; i. any person(s) who introduced you to Jeffrey Epstein and/or Ghislaine Maxwell; any person(s) whom you introduced to Jeffrey Epstein and/or Ghislaine Maxwell; k. any person(s) who communicated with you to arrange appointments to meet with Jeffrey Epstein and/or Ghislaine Maxwell. 5. Any billing statements for telephone service (cellular and "land line") for any telephone you used during the period of January I, 2003 to the present. Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-008382 EFTA00225381
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Fernandez, Aida I. (USAFLS) <afernandez@usa.doj.gov> Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 9:23 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Grand Jury on 6/26 and 7/1 Ok - got it - thx From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 9:19 AM To: Fernandez, Aida I. (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Grand Jury on 6/26 and 7/1 Hi Aida. Thank you for asking. We will be presenting the witness testimony after the indictment. (I would like to do the indictment in the morning and the witness in the afternoon, if possible.) 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 From: Fernandez, Alda I. (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 9:18 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Cc: Ball, Shawn (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Grand Jury on 6/26 and 7/1 I assume you will be presenting your witness testimony first? Pls advise so that I know the order in which to present them next week. Pls advise. Thx. From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 9:09 AM To: Fernandez, Aida I. (USAFLS) Cc: Ball, Shawn (USAFLS) Subject: Grand Jury on 6/26 and 7/1 EXHIBIT B-133 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-014979 6 EFTA00225382
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Hi Aida — I think you already have this, but, if not: Can you put me down for a half-hour on Thursday, 6/26, in the morning, for an indictmen- And, on 7/1 can I have 2 hours in the morning for an indictment on Operation Leap Year. Witness will be Nesbitt Kuyrkendall, FBI. It will be sealed. Also on 7/1, I will need 2 hours for witness testimony on Operation Leap Year. Witness will be Thank you! 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 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-014980 7 EFTA00225383
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Senior, Robert (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 1. 11 To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS); Kuyrkendall, E N. (MM) (FBI); Richards, Jason R. (MM) (FBI) Cc: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Trip to New York, etc. Ok. Marie, hoping to hear from DAG's office today giving the green light. Let's talk when that decision is made. From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 9:15 AM To: Kuyrkendall, E N. (FBI); Richards, Jason R. (FBI) Cc: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS) Subject: Trip to New York, etc. We will not be interviewing in New York. Her attorney gave a copy of the grand jury subpoena to Epstein's lawyers. They, in turn, promptly sent it on to Washington complaining, yet again, about me. So, I do not want to do an interview with him present, and we will have to put her in the grand jury. Given that, let's take the New York section out of the indictment so we can present the indictment Tuesday morning. Then we can do interview in the afternoon with plans to supersede. It probably makes sense to wait on the rest of the interviews until we hear whadMI has to say, so let's plan to do the New York trip in a few weeks. Bob — I will revise everything accordingly and send it down to you. We have another girl from Florida, so I will replace our New York Jane Doe with her. 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 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-014981 78 EFTA00225384
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Brendan White <brendan@whiwhi.com> Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 10:38 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: Re: Grand Jury Appearance Dear Ms. Villafana: I understand that there has been a recent development with respect to Mr. Epstein in that he intends to plead guilty in Florida state court on Monday pursuant to a deferred prosecution agreement with your office that has already been executed. Since this would seem to obviate any need for Ms. Lacerda to testify, please let me know what is going on with respect to this Tuesday. Do we still need to come down there and, if so, will she receive court-ordered immunity? Thanks. Brendan White --- Original Message -- From: Vilfacana. Ahn Marie C. (USAFLS) To: Brendan White Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 2:09 PM Subject: RE: Grand Jury Appearance Dear Mr. White: Please feel free to make your own travel arrangements, but if you would like Ms. Lacerda's travel costs to be reimbursed, they must be made through the government's approved agency on the approved carriers. Regarding the immunity, at this point, without a written proffer from you regarding the substance of her anticipated testimony, I believe that the more prudent course will be to question Ms. Lacerda to determine the limits of her Fifth Amendment exposure and, if necessary, to apply to the Court at that time. If you provide me with a written proffer that summarizes her anticipated testimony and explains how she will be exposed to criminal liability, then I can make the motion ahead of time. Your written statement would be treated as an attorney statement made in the course of confidential plea discussions and related negotiations, and would be governed by Fed. R. Crim. P. 11(0 and Fed. R. Evid. 410. A. Marie Wolin Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 3340] Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 From: Brendan White [mailto:brendan@whiwhl.com] Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 1:45 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Cc Ball, Shawn (USAFLS) Subject: Re: Grand Jury Appearance We will be there, and I will make the travel arrangements. I am assuming that this will be done in connection with an order of immunity. Please let me know if that is correct so I can advise Ms. Lacerda. Thanks. Brendan White 08-80736-CV-MARRA 99 P-014991 EXHIBIT B-I34 EFTA00225385
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— Original Message --- From: Villafana. Arm Marie C. (USAFLS1 To: Brendan White Cc: Ball Shawn (USARSI Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 11:27 AM Subject: Grand Jury Appearance Dear Mr. White: Ms. Lacerda will need to appear before the grand jury on July 1m to give testimony. Please contact my assistant, Shawn Ball, at 561 820-8711, ext. 3037, to make travel arrangements. I expect that Ms. Lacerda's testimony will begin either in the late morning or early afternoon, but she should be available for the whole day. Thank 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 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-014992 l's EFTA00225386
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <Avillafana@usa.doj.gov> Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 10:55 AM To: Brendan White Subject: RE: Grand Jury Appearance Dear Mr. White: If Mr. Epstein enters a guilty plea in accordance with that agreement on Monday, then the subpoena will be withdrawn. At this point, I have not received confirmation that the change of plea is going to occur, nor have I received information confirming that the plea will be in conformance with our agreement. As such, at this time, 1 still intend to present Ms. Lacerda's testimony to the grand jury on Tuesday. With respect to the immunity question, I refer you to my e-mail of June 2314, which is shown below. If the situation changes, I will contact you. Thank 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 From: Brendan White [mailto:brendan@whiwhl.com] Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 10:38 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: Re: Grand Jury Appearance Dear Ms. Villafana: I understand that there has been a recent development with respect to Mr. Epstein in that he intends to plead guilty in Florida state court on Monday pursuant to a deferred prosecution agreement with your office that has already been executed. Since this would seem to obviate any need for Ms. Lacerda to testify, please let me know what is going on with respect to this Tuesday. Do we still need to come down there and, if so, will she receive court-ordered immunity? Thanks. Brendan White --- Original Message --- From: Villafana. AM Marie C. (USAFLS). To: Brendan White Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 2:09 PM Subject: RE: Grand Jury Appearance Dear Mr. White: Please feel free to make your own travel arrangements, but if you would like Ms. Lacerda's travel costs to be reimbursed, they must be made through the government's approved agency on the approved carriers. 08-80736-CV-MARRA 101 P-014993 EFTA00225387
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Regarding the immunity, at this point, without a written proffer from you regarding the substance of her anticipated testimony, I believe that the more prudent course will be to question Ms. Lacerda to determine the limits of her Fifth Amendment exposure and, if necessary, to apply to the Court at that time. If you provide me with a written proffer that summarizes her anticipated testimony and explains how she will be exposed to criminal liability, then f can make the motion ahead of time. Your written statement would be treated as an attorney statement made in the course of confidential plea discussions and related negotiations, and would be governed by Fed. R. Crim. P. 11(0 and Fed. R. Evid. 410. A. Marie Villafalla Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 From: Brendan White [rnailto:brendan@whiwhl.com] Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 1:45 PM To: Villafana, Ann Made C. (USAFIS) Cc: Ball, Shawn (USAFLS) Subject: Re: Grand Jury Appearance We will be there, and I will make the travel arrangements. I am assuming that this will be done in connection with an order of immunity. Please let me know if that is correct so I can advise Ms. Lacerda. Thanks. Brendan White Original Message -- From: Villifena. Ann Mane C. (USAFLS) To: Brendan White Cc: Ball, Shawn (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 11:27 AM Subject: Grand Jury Appearance Dear Mr. White: N t Ms. Lacerda will need to appear before the grand jury on July In to give testimony. Please contact my assistant, Shawn Ball, at 561 820-8711, ext. 3037, to make travel arrangements. I expect that Ms. Lacerda's testimony will begin either in the late morning or early afternoon, but she should be available for the whole day. Thank you. A. Marie Villafafia Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-014994 102 EFTA00225388
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Brendan White <brendan@whiwhi.com> Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 11:26 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: Re: Grand Jury Appearance Thanks. ---- Original Message --- From: Villafana. Anny.Matie C. (USAFLS) To: Brendan White Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 10:55 AM Subject: RE: Grand Jury Appearance Dear Mr. White: • If Mr. Epstein enters a guilty plea in accordance with that agreement on Monday, then the subpoena will be withdrawn. At this point, 1 have not received confirmation that the change of plea is going to occur, nor have I received information confirming that the plea will be in conformance with our agreement. As such, at this time, I still intend to present Ms. Lacerda's testimony to the grand jury on Tuesday. With respect to the immunity question, I refer you to my e-mail of June 23rd, which is shown below. If the situation changes, I will contact you. Thank you. 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 From: Brendan White [mailto:brendan@whiwhi.com] Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 10:38 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: Re: Grand Jury Appearance Dear Ms. Villafana: I understand that there has been a recent development with respect to Mr. Epstein in that he intends to plead guilty in Florida state court on Monday pursuant to a deferred prosecution agreement with your office that has already been executed. Since this would seem to obviate any need for Ms. Lacerda to testify, please let me know what is going on with respect to this Tuesday. Do we still need to come down there and, if so, will she receive court-ordered immunity? Thanks. Brendan White -- Original Message -- From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS1 To: Brendan White Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 2:09 PM Subject: RE: Grand Jury Appearance 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-014996 104 EFTA00225390
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Dear Mr. White: Please feel free to make your own travel arrangements, but if you would like Ms. Lacerda's travel costs to be reimbursed, they must be made through the government's approved agency on the approved carriers. Regarding the immunity, at this point, without a written proffer from you regarding the substance of her anticipated testimony, I believe that the more prudent course will be to question Ms. Lacerda to determine the limits of her Fifth Amendment exposure and, if necessary, to apply to the Court at that time. If you provide me with a written proffer that summarizes her anticipated testimony and explains how she will be exposed to criminal liability, then I can make the motion ahead of time. Your written statement would be treated as an attorney statement made in the course of confidential plea discussions and related negotiations, and would be governed by Fed. R. Crim. P. 11(1) and Fed. R. Evid. 410. 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 From: Brendan White [mallto:brendan@whiwhi.com) Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 1:45 PM To: VIllafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Cc: Ball, Shawn (USAFLS) Subject: Re: Grand Jury Appearance We will be there, and I will make the travel arrangements. I am assuming that this will be done in connection with an order of immunity. Please let me know if that is correct so I can advise Ms. Lacerda. Thanks. Brendan White — Original Message --- Villarana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) To: Brendan White Cc: Ball. Shawn (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 11:27 AM Subject: Grand Jury Appearance Dear Mr. White: A*. Ms. Lacerda will need to appear before the grand jury on July 1St to give testimony. Please contact my assistant, Shawn Ball, at 561 820-8711, ext. 3037, to make travel arrangements. I expect that Ms. Lacerda's testimony will begin either in the late morning or early afternoon, but she should be available for the whole day. Thank you. A. Marie Villafafla Assistant U.S. Attorney 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-014997 10$ EFTA00225391
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500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-014998 106 EFTA00225392
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Brendan White <brendan@whiwhi.com> Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 3:00 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: Re: Grand Jury Appearance I've learned from Mr. Epstein's attorney that the plea is scheduled to take place on Monday morning. In understand, of course, that you need confirmation of this before withdrawing the subpoena, but it might make logistical sense to consider putting the contingent appearance off for another week at this point, to avoid our having to make an unnecessary trip to Florida. Although I am confident that things will proceed as scheduled, should there be a problem, we would then be able to appear at a later date. Brendan White Original Message --- FrcimiVillafand: ArineMorie,C. tUSAR.S1.4. . To: Brendan White Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 10:55 AM Subject: RE: Grand Jury Appearance Dear Mr. White: If Mr. Epstein enters a guilty plea in accordance with that agreement on Monday, then the subpoena will be withdrawn. At this point, I have not received confirmation that the change of plea is going to occur, nor have I received information confirming that the plea will be in conformance with our agreement. As such, at this time, 1 still intend to present Ms. Lacerda's testimony to the grand jury on Tuesday. With respect to the immunity question, I refer you to my e-mail of June 23Id, which is shown below. If the situation changes, I will contact you. Thank 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 From: Brendan White (mallto:brendan@whiwhi.com) Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 10:38 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: Re: Grand Jury Appearance Dear Ms. Villafana: I understand that there has been a recent development with respect to Mr. Epstein in that he intends to plead guilty in Florida state court on Monday pursuant to a deferred prosecution agreement with your office that has already been executed. Since this would seem to obviate any need for Ms. Lacerda to testify, please let me know what is going on with respect to this Tuesday. Do we still need to come down there and, if so, will she receive court-ordered immunity? Thanks. 08-80736-CV-MARRA 109 P-014999 EFTA00225393
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Brendan White -- Original Message -- ;From: Villafana, Ann Marie.C. fUSAFLSI To: prendan White Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 2:09 PM Subject: RE: Grand Jury Appearance Dear Mr. White: Please feel free to make your own travel arrangements, but if you would like Ms. Lacerda's travel costs to be reimbursed, they must be made through the government's approved agency on the approved carriers. Regarding the immunity, at this point, without a written proffer from you regarding the substance of her anticipated testimony, I believe that the more prudent course will be to question Ms. Lacerda to determine the limits of her Fifth Amendment exposure and, if necessary, to apply to the Court at that time. If you provide me with a written proffer that summarizes her anticipated testimony and explains how she will be exposed to criminal liability, then 1 can make the motion ahead of time. Your written statement would be treated as an attorney statement made in the course of confidential plea discussions and related negotiations, and would be governed by Fed. R. Crim. P. 11(0 and Fed. R. Evid. 410. 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 From: Brendan White imallto:brendanOwhlwhl.com] Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 1:45 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Cc: Ball, Shawn (USAFLS) Subject: Re: Grand Jury Appearance We will be there, and I will make the travel arrangements. I am assuming that this will be done in connection with an order of immunity. Please let me knoie if that is correct so I can advise Ms. Lacerda. Thanks. Brendan White -- Original Message - From: Villeanie. Ann Mile C. (USAFISI To: Brendan White Cc: Ball. Shawn fUSAFLS) Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 11:27 AM Subject: Grand Jury Appearance Dear Mr. White: k t • Ms. Lacerda will need to appear before the grand jury on July 1st to give testimony. Please contact my assistant, Shawn Ball, at 561 820-8711, ext. 3037, to make travel arrangements. I expect that Ms. Lacerda's testimony will begin either in the late morning or early afternoon, but she should be available for the whole day. Thank you. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-015000 110 EFTA00225394
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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 4+, 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-015001 111 EFTA00225395
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <AVillafana@usa.doj.gov> Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 6:41 PM To: Brendan White Subject: RE: Grand Jury Appearance Dear Mr. White: I have not received any such confirmation. At this time, we are still on for July 1m. I recommend that you make your travel plans for Monday afternoon or evening and if things change, I will call you right away. Thank you. 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 From: Brendan White [mailto:brendan@whiwhi.com] Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 3:00 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: Re: Grand Jury Appearance I've learned from Mr. Epstein's attorney that the plea is scheduled to take place on Monday morning. In understand, of course, that you need confirmation of this before withdrawing the subpoena, but it might make logistical sense to consider pulling the contingent appearance off for another week at this point, to avoid our having to make an unnecessary trip to Florida. Although I am confident that things will proceed as scheduled, should there be a problem, we would then be able to appear at a later date. Brendan White ---- Original Message ---- FrormtVillefina, Aim Marie C. (USAE.LSr:.: To: Brendan White Sent: Thursday, June 26, 200810:55 AM Subject: RE: Grand Jury Appearance Dear Mr. White: If Mr. Epstein enters a guilty plea in accordance with that agreement on Monday, then the subpoena will be withdrawn. At this point, I have not received confirmation that the change of plea is going to occur, nor have I received information confirming that the plea will be in conformance with our agreement. As such, at this time, I still intend to present Ms. Lacerda's testimony to the grand jury on Tuesday. With respect to the immunity question, I refer you to my e-mail of June 23id, which is shown below. If the situation changes, I will contact you. Thank you. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-015002 112 EFTA00225396
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A. Marie Villain& Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 From: Brendan White [malito:brendan@whlwhl.com] Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 10:38 AM To: Vlllafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: Re: Grand Jury Appearance Dear Ms. Villafana: I understand that there has been a recent development with respect to Mr. Epstein in that he intends to plead guilty in Florida state court on Monday pursuant to a deferred prosecution agreement with your office that has already been executed. Since this would seem to obviate any need for Ms. Lacerda to testify, please let me know what is going on with respect to this Tuesday. Do we still need to come down there and, if so, will she receive court-ordered immunity? Thanks. Brendan White Original Message -- Freim: Vil Ana &Wert (USAFLS) To: Brendan White Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 2:09 PM Subject: RE: Grand Jury Appearance Dear Mr. White: Please feel free to make your own travel arrangements, but if you would like Ms. Lacerda's travel costs to be reimbursed, they must be made through the government's approved agency on the approved carriers. Regarding the immunity, at this point, without a written proffer from you regarding the substance of her anticipated testimony, I believe that the more prudent course will be to question Ms. Lacerda to determine the limits of her Fifth Amendment exposure and, if necessary, to apply to the Court at that time. If you provide me with a written proffer that summarizes her anticipated testimony and explains how she will be exposed to criminal liability, then I can make tte motion ahead of time. Your written statement would be treated as an attorney statement made in the course of confidential plea discussions and related negotiations, and would be governed by Fed. R. Crim. P. 11(0 and Fed. R. Evid. 410. 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: Brendan White (mailto:brendan@whiwhi.com] Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 1:45 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Cc: Ball, Shawn (USAFLS) Subject: Re: Grand Jury Appearance 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-015003 113 EFTA00225397
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