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Extraction Summary
9
People
5
Organizations
4
Locations
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Events
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Relationships
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Quotes
Document Information
Type:
Legal letter (defense supplement to bail request)
File Size:
123 KB
Summary
Defense counsel Marc Fernich writes to Judge Berman to supplement Jeffrey Epstein's bail request, arguing that the government is incorrectly using Epstein's wealth to create an irrebuttable presumption of detention. The letter highlights that Epstein's brother, Mark, is willing to pledge his >$100 million net worth to secure bond, disputes the government's characterization of an expired Austrian passport, and clarifies Epstein's sex offender registration status in New Mexico. The defense also argues that Epstein did not flee despite intense media pressure in late 2018 and offers a forensic accounting of his finances.
People (9)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Marc Fernich | Defense Attorney |
Author of the letter, representing Jeffrey Epstein.
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Defendant |
Subject of the bail request, facing 18 USC § 1591 charges.
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| Richard M. Berman | Judge |
Recipient of the letter, USDJ-SDNY.
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| Mark Epstein | Jeffrey Epstein's Brother |
U.S. resident prepared to co-sign and secure a release bond with his own net worth exceeding $100 million.
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| Joel Podgor | Forensic Accountant |
Partner Emeritus at Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP; agreed to conduct forensic investigation of Epstein's finances.
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| Deborah Anaya | Detective |
New Mexico official whom Epstein notified when spending time at his ranch.
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| David Boies | Third-party Counsel |
Speculated about payments made by Epstein; defense argues he is wrong.
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| Martin Weintraub | Defense Attorney |
Co-signer of the letter.
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| Reid Weingarten | Defense Attorney |
Co-signer of the letter.
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Organizations (5)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Law Office of Marc Fernich |
Sender's firm.
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| USDJ-SDNY |
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
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| Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP |
Accounting firm engaged to perform forensic accounting.
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| New Mexico Public Safety Department |
Advised Epstein in 2010 regarding sex offender registration.
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| The Miami Herald |
Media outlet mentioned in context of clamoring for re-prosecution.
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Timeline (3 events)
2018-11-01
Media reports suggesting Epstein received a 'slap on the wrist' plea deal.
N/A
Media
Jeffrey Epstein
2019-07-15
Court argument/hearing referenced in text regarding government arguments.
SDNY Court
Government
Defense Counsel
Court
Locations (4)
| Location | Context |
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Address of the Court.
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Location of Epstein's ranch and registration discussion.
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Location of 2008 conviction.
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Region mentioned in context of acquiring the Austrian passport in the 1980s.
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Relationships (3)
Letter refers to Mark as 'his brother Mark'.
Fernich is writing on behalf of Epstein.
Epstein notified Detective Anaya when at his NM ranch.
Key Quotes (5)
"Epstein’s wealth creates an irrebuttable presumption whereby no condition(s) can reasonably assure personal appearance or protect the public."Source
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"Mark, a U.S. resident, stands prepared to co-sign and secure a release bond in the full amount of his 'own net worth,' which exceeds $100 million"Source
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Quote #2
"Eighth, as for the Austrian passport the government trumpets, it expired 32 years ago."Source
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Quote #3
"Epstein – an affluent member of the Jewish faith – acquired the passport in the 1980s, when hijackings were prevalent, in connection to Middle East travel."Source
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Quote #4
"That inescapable reality emphatically proves he won’t flee and entitles him to release – on any and all conditions the Court deems appropriate."Source
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Quote #5
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