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Extraction Summary
8
People
5
Organizations
1
Locations
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Events
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Relationships
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Quotes
Document Information
Type:
Legal correspondence / letter
File Size:
2.18 MB
Summary
This document is page 2 of a letter from attorneys Kenneth Starr and Joe Whitley to Mark Filip, dated May 27, 2008, advocating for Jeffrey Epstein. The attorneys argue that the prosecution is politically motivated due to Epstein's association with Bill Clinton and complain about arbitrary deadlines imposed by Mr. Sloman and the USAO. They request a tolling of the July 8, 2008 deadline and an independent review of the case, claiming Epstein is being forced to demand a more severe punishment than the State Attorney deemed appropriate.
People (8)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Mark Filip | Recipient / Honorable |
Recipient of the letter, likely a high-ranking DOJ official asked to intervene.
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Defendant / Client |
Described as a 'highly successful, self-made businessman and philanthropist' facing prosecution.
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| Kenneth W. Starr | Defense Attorney |
Signatory of the letter, representing Epstein via Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
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| Joe D. Whitley | Defense Attorney |
Signatory of the letter, representing Epstein via Alston & Bird LL.
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| Alexander Acosta | U.S. Attorney |
Mentioned regarding his restrictions on authority and previous expressions of sympathy to federalism concerns.
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| Mr. Sloman | Prosecutor / Official (likely USAO) |
Accused of imposing arbitrary deadlines and prohibiting contact with Acosta.
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| Bill Clinton | Former President |
Mentioned as a 'close personal association' of Epstein, which the lawyers claim is the reason for the prosecution.
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| State Attorney | Prosecutor (State level) |
Mentioned as having determined the charge was not appropriate after a two-year investigation.
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Organizations (5)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| USAO |
United States Attorney's Office
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| CEOS |
Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (implied)
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| Kirkland & Ellis LLP |
Law firm representing Epstein (Ken Starr)
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| Alston & Bird LL |
Law firm representing Epstein (Joe Whitley)
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| House Oversight Committee |
Implied by document footer stamp
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Timeline (2 events)
2008-07-08
Locations (1)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
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Location where enforcement policies are set.
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Relationships (3)
Text states Epstein entered public arena 'only by virtue of his close personal association with former President Bill Clinton.'
Text implies Sloman has authority to block access to Acosta and refers to 'Sloman's subordinates.'
Starr signs the letter on behalf of Epstein.
Key Quotes (4)
"Mr. Epstein is a highly successful, self-made businessman and philanthropist who entered the public arena only by virtue of his close personal association with former President Bill Clinton."Source
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Quote #1
"There is little doubt in our minds that the USAO never would have contemplated a prosecution in this case if Mr. Epstein were just another 'John.'"Source
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Quote #2
"Thus, it places Mr. Epstein in the highly unusual position of having to demand that the State acquiesce to a more severe punishment than it had already determined was appropriate."Source
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Quote #3
"While it pains us to say this, this misguided prosecution from the outset gives the appearance that it may have been politically motivated."Source
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Quote #4
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