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Extraction Summary
7
People
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Organizations
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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
A legal letter dated May 27, 2008, from Kenneth Starr and Joe Whitley to Mark Filip regarding the prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein. The attorneys argue that the prosecution appears politically motivated due to Epstein's friendship with Bill Clinton and claim the USAO would not prosecute a standard 'John' in this manner. They request a review of the case and the tolling of an 'arbitrary' deadline set by prosecutor Mr. Sloman.
People (7)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Mark Filip | Recipient |
Addressed as 'Honorable', likely a DOJ official receiving the complaint.
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Subject/Client |
Described as a 'highly successful, self-made businessman and philanthropist' facing prosecution.
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| Bill Clinton | Former President |
Mentioned to suggest the prosecution is politically motivated due to Epstein's 'close personal association' with him.
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| Alexander Acosta | U.S. Attorney |
Accused of shutting down communication; quoted as being 'sympathetic' to federalism concerns but limited by Washingto...
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| Mr. Sloman | Prosecutor/Official |
Sent a letter prohibiting contact with Acosta; demanding a deadline for the plea.
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| Kenneth W. Starr | Defense Attorney |
Signatory; representing Epstein via Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
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| Joe D. Whitley | Defense Attorney |
Signatory; representing Epstein via Alston & Bird LLP.
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Organizations (5)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| USAO |
United States Attorney's Office; criticized for inappropriate conduct and imposing deadlines.
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| CEOS |
Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (DOJ); mentioned as an avenue for resolving issues.
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| Kirkland & Ellis LLP |
Law firm representing Epstein (Kenneth Starr).
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| Alston & Bird LLP |
Law firm representing Epstein (Joe Whitley).
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| House Oversight Committee |
Source of the document (indicated by Bates stamp).
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Timeline (1 events)
July 8, 2008
Deadline date presently set by the state court Judge for a plea of guilty.
State Court
Jeffrey Epstein
State Court Judge
Locations (1)
| Location | Context |
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Source of enforcement policies limiting U.S. Attorney Acosta.
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Relationships (3)
Document states Epstein entered public arena 'only by virtue of his close personal association with former President Bill Clinton.'
Signatory on letter representing Epstein.
Letter implies Sloman is managing communication access to Acosta.
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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"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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"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
"U.S. Attorney Acosta previously has stated that he is 'sympathetic' to our federalism-related concerns..."Source
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Quote #4
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