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Nor would he discuss anything about who might or might not be representing Mr. Epstein. Weinstein told Mr. Thomas that he should not allow himself to be spun one way or the other in response to statements Mr. Thomas said he had received from attorneys who said that they represented Mr. Epstein. Weinstein ended the conversation by telling Mr. Thomas that he would check further into his sixth and final topic and get back to him later in the day. B. Afternoon ofJanuary 2, 2008. Weinstein informed Mr. Thomas that in regard to his sixth topic, the SDFL had no reason to question FAUSA Sloman's judgment or integrity. He also said that this particular subject matter was a private matter that FAUSA Sloman did not want to discuss with him." Mr. Thomas told him that if he had any further questions, he would call back. C. Afternoon of January 3, 2008. This call was in response to a voice mail message that Mr. Thomas had left regarding legal issues involving specific state and federal statutes. Specifically, Mr. Thomas had some questions about the burden of proof and strict liability in some state and federal statutes that governed illegal sexual activity. Again, Weinstein told him that he would not discuss any specific cases, but that he would assist him in understanding the statutes about which he had some questions. Weinstein explained that some statutes contained defenses that must be proven by a defendant, while there were other statutes that did not require a defendant to affirmatively prove a defense. The discussion centered around Title 18, United States Code, § 2423(g). Once again, Mr. Thomas told Weinstein that if he had any further questions, he would call back. D. Afternoon of January 4, 2008. This was another call in response to a voice mail message that Mr. Thomas had left regarding some additional questions. Weinstein prefaced the conversation by saying that he would not discuss any specific cases. The conversation centered around three specific statutes, 18 United States Code, § 2422(b), 18 United States Code, § 1591, and 18 United States Code, § 2423(6) as well as the 14 The case involving "Jonathan Zirulnikoff" involved a March 7, 2007 early morning attempted break-in of my/Sloman's house. Zirulnikoff, age 19 at the time, confessed and said that he wanted to "talk" to my daughter who was then 16. He also confessed to a prior unrelated break in which Zirulnikoff caressed the inner thigh of a 15 year old female. Zirulnikoff who had graduated from my daughter's high school in June 2006, dated my daughter's friend and had little if any contact with my daughter for over one year. Zirulnikoff negotiated a plea deal, over my objection, with the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office to a misdemeanor trespass. That conviction resulted in a sentence of two years probation and a withhold of adjudication upon successful completion of his probationary period. Since this information was completely irrelevant to the facts and issues in the instant Epstein matter, I refused to allow Mr. Weinstein to comment about this matter to Mr. Thomas. Furthermore, none of this information had been publicized and, upon information and belief, only one member of Epstein's legal team knew anything about this matter, my former colleague, Confidential and Privileged — Attorney Work Product -11- Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-013423 EFTA00230328
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burden of proof and the applicability of affirmative defenses. They discussed the difference between an attempt and a substantive charge pursuant to § 2422(b) and how that affected the government's burden of proof vis-a-vis the age of a child. They also discussed the fact that a charge pursuant to § 1591 required the government to prove that the defendant had actual knowledge of the age of the victim. Finally, they discussed the fact that if the government was charging a defendant with traveling to engage in prostitution, pursuant to § 2423(b), there was an affirmative defense available to the defendant regarding the reasonable belief of the defendant about the age of the victim. E. Afternoon of January 7, 2008. This final call was made after the U.S. Attorney and FAUSA Sloman had received a call from a member of Mr. Epstein's defense team alleging that the SDFL had provided case specific information to the media. Weinstein called Mr. Thomas who acknowledged that both before and after each of the above-mentioned conversations, he had also called attorneys who were representing Mr. Epstein on his pending State charges. Mr. Thomas also acknowledged that all of our prior conversations had been about general legal issues and that Weinstein never spoke about any specific case. Since the January 7, 2008 conversation, Weinstein has not had any further contact with Mr. Thomas. 2. Herman Sloman & Mermelstein (May 5, 2001 - October 1, 2001). Seven years ago, I resigned from the SDFL for private practice. Less than five months later, I resigned from the law firm and returned to the SDFL. Public records reflect the following: on May 8, 2001, articles of amendment were filed with the Florida Division of Corporations to reflect that the firm name of "Herman & Mermelstein" was changed to "Herman Sloman & Mermelstein" on May 7, 2001. I joined the firm at that time and remained a non-equity partner until on or about October 1, 2001. At that time, I resigned from the firm and returned to the SDFL. Since I never had an equity interest in the firm, I never retained an interest in the firm. That was over six and one half years ago. Unbeknownst to FAUSA Sloman, on July 2, 2002, articles of amendment were filed with the Florida Division of Corporations to reflect that the firm name of "Herman Sloman & Mermelstein" was changed back to "Herman & Mermelstein." The article of amendment indicates the amendment was adopted on July 1, 2002, without shareholder action. Although the filing was not immediate upon my departure from the law firm, it pre-dated for years any dealings with the subject case now under consideration by the SDFL. Recently, I learned that there is a reference to the law firm of "Herman Sluman & Mermelstein" on the Florida Bar website, under a section called "Find A Lawyer." This reference appears when Stuart Mermelstein's name and information is accessed. To reiterate, since October 2001, I have had no relationship with that law firm, financial or otherwise, and no input or control over the firm's filings with the Florida Division of Corporations and/or the Florida Bar. On Friday, January 18, 2008, at approximately 1:15 pm, I received a call from Jeffrey Herman of Herman & Mermelstein. Herman said that he was planning to file a civil lawsuit the next Confidential and Privileged — Attorney Work Product -12- Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-013424 EFTA00230329
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week against Jeffrey Epstein. He said that his clients were frustrated with the lack of progress of the state's investigation and wanted to know whether the SDFL could file criminal charges even though the state was looking into the matter. I told I lerman that I would not answer any question related to Epstein — hypothetical or otherwise. I asked him how his clients retained him and he said that it was through another lawyer. I then specifically asked him whether the referral was the result of anyone in law enforcement contacting him and/or the other lawyer. He said "no." At the conclusion of the conversation, I reiterated and confirmed with him that 1 had refused to answer any questions he asked of me. I immediately documented this conversation and informed the U.S. Attorney who informed Senior Litigation Counsel and Ethics Advisor Dexter Lee. AUSA Lee opined that he did not see a conflict. As soon as I became aware of these allegations, I reported myself to the Office of Professional Regulation on or about April 21, 2008. 3. The Alleged Unprecedented Extension of Federal Law and the Allegations of Political Motivation for the Prosecution It is my hope that this letter has sufficiently explained how thoroughly this matter has been reviewed, how seriously the issues have been considered, and how additional delays may adversely affect the case going forward and, more importantly, the victims. I have attached the proposed draft indictment for you to consider the nature and gravity of the crimes. See Tab G. invited to evaluate whether I, along with U.S. Attorney Acolliminal Division Chiefs d, later Deputy Criminal Division Chiefs, followed byl laill and AUSA somehow steered this investigation toward "an unprecedented extension of federal law"despite being simultaneously and/or subsequently reviewed by CEOS, DAAG Mandelker, and AAG Fisher. I also hope that the reputations of the above-mentioned professional prosecutors combined with the documented layers of methodical and thorough review of all issues raised by Epstein are enough to summarily dismiss the idea that this matter is politically motivated. It seems incomprehensible how Messrs. Starr and Whitley could expect further review when the due process rights of their client have been considered and reconsidered to the point of absurdity. With respect to the other allegations of misconduct leveled against investigators and prosecutors, similarly false allegations were made against the local police detective who first investigated the case. Those false allegations apparently were accepted as true and were not investigated or challenged by the State Attorney's Office and, when coupled with the immense pressure brought to bear upon the State Attorney by some of these same lawyers who represent Epstein today, resulted in a single felony charge related to only two of the more than 20 victims identified in the state investigation. Contrary to the claims of Epstein's attorneys, the SDFL is not trying to prosecute Epstein more harshly because of his political friends or his financial status; rather, the SDFL is attempting to follow Department policy by treating Epstein like all other criminal defendants — charging him with the most serious readily provable offenses. The SDFL has even continued to allow Epstein the opportunity to perform his obligations under the Non-Prosecution Agreement despite his numerous breaches of and attacks on the terms to which he already agreed. Without attempting to address each and every allegation, I would like to highlight some of the misstatements contained in counsels' letter, to provide some sense of counsels' conduct Confidential and Privileged — Attorney Work Product -13- Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-013425 EFTA00230330
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throughout this case, particularly after their attempts at legal persuasion failed. Throughout the case, counsel have misrepresented the facts of the case to our Office, CEOS, and the press. For example, Epstein's counsel reference to this case as "precedent-shattering," suggests that all of the victims were at least 16 years old, and that the conduct "was purely local in nature." The SDFL has prosecuted several "sex tourism" cases where the "john" communicated via telephone with an undercover "pimp" in the SDFL to meet minor females to engage in prostitution. All were charged and convicted of violating 18 U.S.C. § 1591. The SDFL has charged and convicted a 21-year-old man of violating 18 U.S.C. § 2423 when he traveled to Florida to meet his 14-year-old girlfriend and later digitally penetrated her. The SDFL has prosecuted numerous violations of 18 U.S.C. § 2422 where the "facility of interstate commerce" — generally the Internet and telephones — are used by a defendant and an undercover pretending to be the parent of a minor, to arrange for a meeting that the defendant hopes will result in sexual activity. There is nothing extraordinary about Epstein's case except the large number of victims involved. Epstein's counsel neglected to inform you that the age range of the victims includes girls as young as 14, and glosses over the fact that Epstein did not simply engage in "solo self-pleasuring" in front of the victims. Instead, with each visit, he pressured the victims to allow him to engage in more and more sexual activity — fondling breasts and vaginas, digital penetration, use of a vibrator on their vaginas, performing oral sex on them, having them perform oral sex on his adult girlfriend, and engaging in sexual intercourse. Counsel also neglected to inform you that many girls did affirmatively tell Epstein their true ages and he told several that he "did not care about age." Epstein's conduct was not "purely local." He and his assistants called and sent text messages to victims in Palm Beach County from other states to arrange "appointments" for his upcoming visits to Palm Beach. And, while in Palm Beach, Epstein and his assistants called victims in New York to arrange "appointments" for his return to New York. Epstein wired money to some victims and sent gifts through the mails. This case falls squarely within federal jurisdiction. Epstein also falsely claims that certain facts related to the resolution of the case were hidden and later discovered by his lawyers. For example, they complain about the proposed use of a guardian ad litem, stating that "Mr. Epstein's counsel later established that all but one of these individuals were adults, not minors." It was AUSA who told Epstein's counsel that all of the victims but one had already reached the age of majority, which was one reason why the guardian ad litem procedure proposed by Epstein's counsel would not work. Likewise, AUSA Villafafta disclosed to Epstein's counsel that one of the five attorney-representatives that she recommended for consideration by Epstein's counsel was a "good friend" of a "good friend." Despite the disclosure of this relationship, Epstein's counsel selected that person, before the SDFL, on its own, decided to use an independent Special Master to make the selection. Epstein's counsel states that the "USA() eventually asserted that it could not vouch for the veracity of any of the claims that these women might make," but neglects to disclose that the SDFL made that statement at Epstein's request to avoid the suggestion that the SDFL was involving itself in the outcome of civil litigation. Confidential and Privileged — Attorney Work Product -14- Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-013426 EFTA00230331
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Epstein's counsel have repeatedly attacked the SDFL and the FBI for classifying the victims as "victims." As you know, all Justice Department employees have the obligation to identify victims and to notify them of their rights. "Victims" are defined by law, not by self-selection. The girls whom have been identified by the FBI and the SDFL fall within the legal definition — they were all minors who engaged in illicit sexual activity with Jeffrey Epstein, at his request, in exchange for money. From interviewing them, the FBI Special Agents, the FBI Victim-Witness Coordinator, and AUSA Villafafta all feel confident that they suffered harm, in a multitude of ways, by their interaction with Epstein. Finally, in contrast to Epstein's counsel allegation that my June 2, 2008 deadline was "arbitrary, unfair, and unprecedented," please consider that Mr. Lefkowitz has known since February that in the event that CEOS disagreed with his position, Epstein would be given one-week to comply with the Non-Prosecution Agreement. Subsequent to the receipt of CEOS Section Chief Oosterbahn's May 15,2008 letter, I notified Mr. Lefkowitz that Epstein would have a full two-weeks to comply with the Non-Prosecution Agreement as modified by the December 19"' letter to Ms. Sanchez. We believe it is finally time to shift the focus from Epstein's due process rights to treating him like all other similarly situated criminal defendants and perhaps, most importantly, to consider the rights of his victims. Continued delays adversely effect the case and the victims in the following ways: (I) at the time of the offenses, the victims ranged in age from 14 to 17 years old. The change in physical appearance of many of the victims since then has been dramatic. Epstein has been claiming that he did not know they were minors. Obviously, the older they look when the case is at issue, the harder it will be to overcome that defense; (2) it allows Epstein's lawyers to conduct depositions of the victims in the pending state criminal case and allows his private investigators to further harass and intimidate the victims; (3) more victims will seek the services of civil lawyers to file lawsuits thus allowing Epstein to make more powerful arguments demeaning the credibility of the victims; (4) the prosecutors and agents may retire, transfer and/or leave the Department for other opportunities thus affecting the potential outcome and prosecutorial resources. Additionally, several of the victims have relocated thus increasing the likelihood that crucial witnesses will be lost; (5) the SDFL has afforded more consideration to Epstein's arguments than any other defendant in my years of being the FAUSA and, before that, the Chief of the Criminal Division (January 1, 2004 to the present). I believe that we have been disproportionally fair to Epstein at the expense of other matters; and (6) prolonged delay may adversely affect the statute of limitations for some of the victims. Confidential and Privileged — Attorney Work Product -15- Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-013427 EFTA00230332
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On behalf of the SDFL and the victims in this case, please expedite the review and decision of the issues under consideration. Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta United States Attorney Ends. By: Jeffrey H. Sloman First Assistant United States Attorney cc: Chief Cr* ' I Division A. Assistant U.S. Attorney Assistant U.S. Attorney Confidential and Privileged - Attorney Work Product -16- Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-013428 EFTA00230333
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CONFIDENTIAL PLEA NEGOTIATIONS TERMS OF EPSTEIN NON-PROSECUTION AGREEMENT ■ Epstein pleads guilty (not nolo contendere) to an Information filed by the Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office charging him with: (a) lewd and lascivious battery on a child, in violation of Fl. Stat. 800.04(4); (b) solicitation of minors to engage in prostitution, in violation of Fl. Stat. 796.03; and (c) engaging in sexual activity with minors at least sixteen years of age, in violation of Fl. Stat. 794.05. ■ Epstein and the State Attorney's Office make a joint, binding recommendation that Epstein serve at least two years in prison, without any opportunity for withholding adjudication or sentencing; and without probation or community control in lieu of imprisonment. ■ Epstein agrees to waive all challenges to the information filed by the State and the right to appeal. ■ Epstein agrees that, if any of the victims identified in the federal investigation file suit pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2255, Epstein will not contest the jurisdiction of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida over his person and the subject matter. Epstein will not contest that the identified victims are persons who, while minors, were victims of violations of Title 18, United States Code, Sections(s) 2422 and/or 2423. ■ After Epstein enters his state court plea and is sentenced, the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office will close their investigations. Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-013429 EFTA00230334
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FOWL E RWHITE Caw BURNETT ' MAIN • FORT LAUDERDALE • WEST PALM BEACH • St PETERSBURG August 2, 2007 Mr. Chief, Criminal Division United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Florida 99 NE 4 Street Miami, Florida 33132 Re: Jeffrey Epstein Dear Matt: ESPIRITO SANTO PLAZA FOURTEENTH FLOOR I 395 BRCKELL AVENUE Mum. FLORIO* 33131 TELEPHONE (305) 7699200 FACSIMILE 1305) 7899201 MIVW.FOWLERVINITE.COM DIRECT MMONE No.: (305) 7609279 DIRECT FAcsomit NO.:1305) 728.7579 tamcmez@rowt.en-vaure.com As we discussed at Tuesday's meeting, and consistent with our view that no federal prosecution should lie in this matter, Mr. Epstein is prepared to resolve this matter via a state forum. We are in receipt of your memo regarding same and as the dynamics of the meeting did not allow for us to fully detail our proposal, we do so now. We believe that our respective positions are not very far apart and that a mutually agreeable resolution can be reached that will accomplish the interests of the United States Attorney's Office as well as those of the community. We welcomed your recognition that a state prison sentence is neither appropriate for, nor acceptable to, Mr. Epstein, as the dangers of the state prison system pose risks that are clearly untenable. We acknowledge that your suggestion of a plea to two federal misdemeanors was an attempt to resolve this dilemma. Our proposal is significantly punitive, and if implemented, would, we believe, leave little doubt that the federal interest was demonstrably vindicated. The Florida state judicial system, unlike the federal system, provides for numerous types of onerous sanctions after a defendant is remanded to the custody of the state. The sentence is tailored to the needs of the local community and the risk posed by a specific defendant. After a great deal of thought, our proposal consists of both a severe supervised custody, with an assurance that any violation would result in the immediate implementation of the two year period of incarceration. We must keep in mind that Jeffrey Epstein is a 54-year old man who has never been arrested before. He has lived an otherwise exemplary life, characterized by both many charitable contributions and philanthropic acts. His reputation has suffered significantly as a result of his poor judgment in these matters. He is well aware of the ramifications of his past behavior and, accordingly, there is no concern, whatsoever, that he will re-offend. castRIREMbifttinfAittRA P-013430 EFTA00230335
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Page 2 The following proposal is offered as an assurance to the community that the goals of appropriate punishment and rehabilitation are attained. We will agree to a sentence of two years in state prison pursuant to Florida Statute 948.012(2) which permits a split sentence whereby Mr. Epstein will be sentenced to a term of supervised custody, followed by a period of incarceration. Supervised custody in the state system includes potential daily surveillance, administered by officers with restricted case loads. Supervised custody is an individualized program in which the freedom of Mr. Epstein is limited to the confines of his residence with specific sanctions imposed and enforced. See Florida Statute 948.001(2). Should Mr. Epstein successfully complete the terms and conditions of his custody, the Judge will eliminate the incarcerative portion of the sentence. If Mr. Epstein, however, fails to comply with the conditions of his supervised custody. The period of incarceration will be immediately implemented. We, therefore, propose the following: Two years supervised custody with the following mandatory and special conditions: o Confinement to home o Report to a community control officer at least once a week or more often as directed by the officer o Permit a community control officer to visit him unannounced at home at any time, day or night o Obtain psychological counseling o No unsupervised contact with all the victims in the instant case o Perform community service o Payment of Restitution o Application of 18 U.S.C. § 2255' o Payment of a contribution of a defined amount to a charitable • organization benefitting victims of sexual assault o Payment of Court and probationary costs o Payment of law enforcement investigative costs o Submit to random drug testing o Refrain from associating with persons engaged in criminal activities o Refrain from committing any new law offenses o Any other specific conditions that the Office may deem necessary Two additional years of reporting probation: 18 U.S.C. 2255 provides that any minor who suffers injury as a result of the commission of certain offenses shall recover actual damages and the cost of any suit. It is important to note that Mr. Epstein is prepared to fully fund the identified group of victims which arc the focus of the Office - that is, the 12 individuals noted at the meeting on July 31, 2007. This would allow the victims to be able to promptly put this behind them and go forward with their lives. If given the opportunity to opine as to the appropriateness of Mr. Epstein's proposal, in my extensive experience in these types of cases, the victims prefer a quick resolution with compensation for damages and will always support any disposition that eliminates the need for trial. CasgWagtei3V-VflivrAtiRRA P-013431 EFTA00230336
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Page 3 o Mandatory conditions as provided in Florida Statute § 948.03 o Special conditions as stated above If the terms of supervised custody and probation are successfully completed, then the two years of state prison is eliminated. This proposal provides for the two year imposition of the state prison sentence if any violation of the supervised custody or probation occurs. Accordingly, the Office's position that Mr. Epstein agree to a resolution that includes jail time is satisfied by this proposal. It would immediately bring closure to a matter that has been pending for over two years, allows Mr. Epstein to commence with his sentence, and, most significantly, allow the victims to move forward with their lives. We are in process of scheduling a meeting with R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney, to further discuss this matter. Sincerely, cc. R. Alexander Acosta Gerald Lefcourt Roy Black caltikingi-MittiVVIARRA P413432 EFTA00230337
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Page I of I EPSTEIN EYES SEX-RAP RELIEF Business- Bundle-A-Day GIVEAWAY Enter daily to win an incredible prize package for your office. There's a new winner every business day! Home October 9, 2007 -- LAWYERS for Jeffrey Epstein - the billionaire Manhattan investment manager who's agreed to plead guilty to soliciting underage prostitutes at his. Palm Beach mansion in exchange for just 18 months in the slammer - are mulling asking federal prosecutors to drop their demand that he register as a sex offender. In a letter drafted, but not sent, to U.S. Attorney Alexander Costa and obtained by Page Six, Epstein's lawyer. Gerald Lefcourt, writes, "Doing so will have a profound impact (on Epstein) both immediately and forever after. Not only will he be restricted to a wholly inappropriate penal facility, but he will be required for the rest of his life to account for his whereabouts." Epstein, a former business partner of Daily News owner Mort Zuckerman, pleaded guilty to a state charge in exchange for the feds' dropping their probe into possible federal criminal violations. Lefcourt argues that only the feds have demanded that Epstein register. "despite the fact that the state was of the view that Mr. Epstein's conduct did not warrant registration." A rep for Epstein had no comment. NEW YORK POST is a registered trademark of NYP Holdings. Inc. NYPOST.COM. NYPOSTONLINE.COK and NEWYORKPOST.COM are trademarks of NYP Holdings. Inc. Copyright 2008 NYP Holdings. Inc. Al rights reserved. Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-013433 http://www.nypost.com/php/pfriendly/print.php?url=http://www.nypost.com/seven/1009200... 6/3/2008 EFTA00230338
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IN RE: INVESTIGATION OF JEFFREY EPSTEIN NON-PROSECUTION AGREEMENT IT APPEARING that the City of Palm Beach Police Department and the State Attorney's Office for the 15th Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County (hereinafter, the "State Attorney's Office") have conducted an investigation into the conduct of Jeffrey Epstein (hereinafter "Epstein"); IT APPEARING that the State Attorney's Office has charged Epstein by indictment with solicitation of prostitution, in violation of Florida Statutes Section 796.07; IT APPEARING that the United States Attorney's Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have conducted their own investigation into Epstein's background and any offenses that may have been committed by Epstein against the United States from in or around 2001 through in or around September 2007, including: (I) knowingly and willfully conspiring with others known and unknown to commit an offense against the United States, that is, to use a facility or means of interstate or foreign commerce to knowingly persuade, induce, or entice minor females to engage in prostitution, in violation of Title I8, United States Code, Section 2422(b); all in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 371; (2) knowingly and willfully conspiring with others known and unknown to travel in interstate commerce for the purpose of engaging in illicit sexual conduct, as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 2423(f), with minor females, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2423(b); all in violation of Title IS, United States Code, Section 2423(e); (3) using a facility or means of interstate or foreign commerce to knowingly persuade, induce, or entice minor females to engage in prostitution; in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2422(6) and 2; (4) traveling in interstate commerce for the purpose of engaging in illicit sexual conduct, as defused in 18 U.S.C. § 2423(t), with minor females; in violation Page I of 7 Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-013434 EFTA00230339
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of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2423(b); and (5) knowingly, in and affecting interstate and foreign commerce, recruiting, enticing, and obtaining by any means a person, knowing that the person had not attained the age of 18 years and would be caused to engage in a commercial sex act as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 1591(cX I); in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1591(a)(I) and 2; and IT APPEARING that Epstein seeks to resolve globally his state and federal criminal liability and Epstein understands and acknowledges that, in exchange for the benefits provided by this agreement, he agrees to comply with its terms, including undertaking certain actions with the State Attorney's Office; IT APPEARING, after an investigation of the offenses and Epstein's background by both State and Federal law enforcement agencies, and after due consultation with the State Attorney's Office, that the interests of the United States, the State of Florida, and the Defendant will be served by the following procedure; THEREFORE, on the authority of R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, prosecution in this District for these offenses shall be deferred in favor of prosecution by the State of Florida, provided that Epstein abides by the following conditions and the requirements of this Agreement set forth below. If the United States Attorney should determine, based on reliable evidence, that, during the period of the Agreement, Epstein willfully violated any of the conditions of this Agreement, then the United States Attorney may, within ninety (90) days following the expiration of the term of home confinement discussed below, provide Epstein with timely notice specifying the condition(s) of the Agreement that he has violated, and shall initiate its prosecution on any offense within sixty (60) days' of giving notice of the violation. Any notice provided to Epstein pursuant to this paragraph shall be provided within 60 days of the United States learning of facts which may provide a basis fora determination of a breach of the Agreement. After timely fulfilling all the terms and conditions of the Agreement, no prosecution for the offenses set out on pages I and 2 of this Agreement, nor any other offenses that have been the subject of the joint investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Attorney's Office, nor any offenses that arose from the Federal Grand Jury investigation will be instituted in this District, and the charges against Epstein if any, will be dismissed. Pagc 2 of 7 Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-013435 EFTA00230340
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Terms of the Agreement: I. Epstein shall plead guilty (not nob contendere) to the Indictment as currently pending against him in the 15th Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County (Case No. 2006-cf-009495AJOCCMB) charging one (I) count of solicitation of prostitution, in violation of Fl. Stat. § 796.07. In addition, Epstein shall plead guilty to an Information filed by the State Attorney's Office charging Epstein with an offense that requires him to register as a sex offender, that is, the solicitation of minors to engage in prostitution, in violation of Florida Statutes Section 796.03; 2. Epstein shall make a binding recommendation that the Court impose a thirty (30) month sentence to be divided as follows: (a) (b) Epstein shall be sentenced to consecutive terms of twelve (12) months and six (6) months in county jail for all charges, without any opportunity for withholding adjudication or sentencing, and without probation or community control in lieu of imprisonment; and Epstein shall be sentenced to a term of twelve (12) months of community control consecutive to his two terms in county jail as described in Term 2(a), supra. 3. This agreement is contingent upon a Judge of the 15th Judicial Circuit accepting and executing the sentence agreed upon between the State Attorney's Office and Epstein, the details of which are set forth in this agreement. 4. The terms contained in paragraphs 1 and 2, supra, do not foreclose Epstein and the State Attorney's Office from agreeing to recommend any additional charge(s) or any additional term(s) of probation and/or incarceration. 5. Epstein shall waive all challenges to the Information filed by the State Attorney's Office and shall waive the right to appeal his conviction and sentence, except a sentence that exceeds what is set forth in paragraph (2), supra. 6. Epstein shall provide to the U.S. Attorney's Office copies of all Page 3 of 7 Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-013436 EFTA00230341
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proposed agreements with the State Attorney's Office prior to entering into those agreements. 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 of this agreement, the United States, in consultation with and subject to the good faith approval of Epstein's counsel, shall select an attorney representative for these persons, who shall be paid for by Epstein. Epstein's counsel may contact the identified individuals through that representative. 8. If any of the individuals referred to in paragraph (7), supra, elects to file suit pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2255, Epstein will not contest the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida over his person and/or the subject matter, and Epstein waives his right to contest liability and also waives his right to contest damages up to an amount as agreed to between the identified individual and Epstein, so long as the identified individual elects to proceed exclusively under 18 U.S.C. § 2255, and agrees to waive any other claim for damages, whether pursuant to state, federal, or common law. Notwithstanding this waiver, as to those individuals whose names appear on the list provided by the United States, Epstein's signature on this agreement, his waivers and failures to contest liability and such damages in any suit are not to be construed as an admission of any criminal or civil liability. 9. Epstein's signature on this agreement also is not to be construed as an admission of civil or criminal liability or a waiver of any jurisdictional or other defense as to any person whose name does not appear on the list provided by the United States. 10. Except as to those individuals who elect to proceed exclusively under 18 U.S.C. § 2255, as set forth in paragraph (8), supra, neither Epstein's signature on this agreement, nor its terms, nor any resulting waivers or settlements by Epstein are to be construed as admissions or evidence of civil or criminal liability or a waiver of any jurisdictional or other defense as to any person, whether or not her name appears on the list provided by the United States. 11. Epstein shall use his best efforts to enter his guilty plea and be Page 4 of 7 Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-013437 EFTA00230342
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sentenced not later than October 26, 2007. The United States has no objection to Epstein self-reporting to begin serving his sentence not later than January 4, 2008. 12. Epstein agrees that he will not be afforded any benefits with respect to gain time, other than the rights, opportunities, and benefits as any other inmate, including but not limited to, eligibility for gain time credit based on standard rules and regulations that apply in the State of Florida. At the United States' request, Epstein agrees to provide an accounting of the gain time he earned during his period of incarceration. 13. The parties anticipate that this agreement will not be made part of any public record. If the United States receives a Freedom of Information Act request or any compulsory process commanding the disclosure of the agreement, it will provide notice to Epstein before making that disclosure. Epstein understands that the United States Attorney has no authority to require the State Attorney's Office to abide by any terms of this agreement. Epstein understands that it is his obligation to undertake discussions with the State Attorney's Office and to use his best efforts to ensure compliance with these procedures, which compliance will be mammy to satisfy the United States' interest. Epstein also understands that it is his obligation to use his best efforts to convince the Judge of the 15th Judicial Circuit to accept Epstein's binding recommendation regarding the sentence to be imposed, and understands that the failure to do so will be a breach of the agreement. In consideration of Epstein's agreement to plead guilty and to provide compensation in the manner described above, if Epstein successfully fulfills all of the terms and conditions of this agreement, the United States also agrees that it will not institute any ' • against any potential co-conspirators of Epstein, including but not limited or Further, upon execution of this agreement and a plea agreement with the State Attorney's Office, the federal Grand Jury investigation will be suspended, and all pending federal Grand Jury subpoenas will be held in abeyance unless and until the defendant violates any term of this agreement. The defendant likewise agrees to withdraw his pending motion to intervene and to quash certain grand jury subpoenas. Both parties agree to maintain their evidence, specifically evidence requested by or directly related to the grand jury subpoenas that have been issued, and including certain computer equipment, inviolate until all of the terms of this agreement have been satisfied. Upon the surrrscful completion of the terms of this agreement, all outstanding grand jury subpoenas shall be deemed withdrawn. Page 5 of 7 Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-013438 EFTA00230343
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By signing this agreement, Epstein asserts and certifies that each of these terms is material to this agreement and is supported by independent consideration and that a breach of any one of these conditions allows the United States to elect to terminate the agreement and to investigate and prosecute Epstein and any other individual or entity for any and all federal offenses. By signing this agreement, Epstein asserts and certifies that he is aware of the fact that the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States provides that in all criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial. Epstein further is aware that Rule 48(b) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure provides that the Court may dismiss an indictment, information, or complaint for unnecessary delay in presenting a charge to the Grand Jury, filing an information, or in bringing a defendant to trial. Epstein hereby requests that the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida defer such prosecution. Epstein agrees and consents that any delay from the date of this Agreement to the date of initiation of prosecution, as provided for in the terms expressed herein, shall be deemed to be a necessary delay at his own request, and he hereby waives any defense to such prosecution on the ground that such delay operated to deny him rights under Rule 48(b) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States to a speedy trial or to bar the prosecution by reason of the running of the statute of limitations for a period of months equal to the period between the signing of this agreement and the breach of this agreement as to those offenses that were the subject of the grand jury's investigation. Epstein further asserts and certifies that he understands that the Fifth Amendment and Rule 7(a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure provide that all felonies must be charged in an indictment presented to a grand jury. Epstein hereby agrees and consents that, if a prosecution against him is instituted for any offense that was the subject of the grand jury's investigation, it may be by way of an Information signed and filed by the United States Attorney, and hereby waives his right to be indicted by a grand jury as to any such offense. / I / //I Page 6 of 7 Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-013439 EFTA00230344
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By signing this agreement, Epstein asserts and certifies that the above has been read and explained to him. Epstein hereby states that he understands the conditions of this Non- Prosecution Agreement and agrees to comply with them. R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY Dated: By: Dated: 77a9 Dated: Dated: A. ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY GERALD LEFCOURT, ESQ. COUNSEL TO JEFFREY EPSTEIN ESQ. ATTORNEY FOR JEFFREY EPSTEIN Page 7 of 7 Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-013440 EFTA00230345
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By signing this agreement, Epstein asserts and certifies that the above has been read and explained to him. Epstein hereby states that he understands the conditions of this Non- Prosecution Agreement and agrees to comply with them. IL ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY Dated: By: Dated: Dated: IL‘ti 0 7 Dated: xi ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY JEFFREY EPSTEIN RA CO ESQ. WCI " UNSEL TO JEFF .Y EPSTEIN ESQ. ATTORNEY FOR JEFFREY EPSTEIN Page 7 of 7 Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-013441 EFTA00230346
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By signing this agreement, Epstein asserts and certifies that the above has been read and explained to him. Epstein hereby states that he understands the conditions of this Non- Prosecution Agreement and agrees to comply with than. R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY Dated: By: Dated: Dated: Dated: -LAY -L02— Asealigi lLiEy JEFFREY EPSTEIN GERALD LEFCOURT, ESQ. COUNSEL TO JEFFREY EPSTEIN LILLY ESQ. ATTORNEY FOR JEFFREY EPSTEIN Page 7 of 7 Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-013442 EFTA00230347