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This legal document analyzes the non-prosecution agreement (NPA) for Jeffrey Epstein in light of the Department of Justice's 'Ashcroft Memo,' which mandates charging the 'most serious readily provable charge.' It contrasts the federal indictment for sex trafficking prepared by prosecutor Villafaña, which carried a 168-210 month sentence, with the eventual plea deal of an 18-month sentence on state charges. The document also reveals internal disagreement, with prosecutors Acosta, Sloman, Menchel, and Lourie perceiving risks in the federal case, while Villafaña and the CEOS Chief believed the charges were appropriate.
People (8)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Villafaña |
Prepared a draft indictment proposing to charge Epstein with federal crimes.
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| Epstein | Defendant |
The subject of a proposed federal indictment and plea negotiations.
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| Acosta |
Perceived risks in going to trial on federal charges against Epstein.
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| Sloman |
Perceived risks in going to trial on federal charges against Epstein.
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| Menchel |
Perceived risks in going to trial on federal charges against Epstein.
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| Lourie |
Perceived risks in going to trial on federal charges against Epstein.
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| CEOS Chief | Chief |
Reviewed the prosecution memorandum and opined that the charges against Epstein were appropriate.
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| Ashcroft |
The namesake of the 'Ashcroft Memo,' a Department of Justice policy document on charging.
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Organizations (4)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Department of Justice | government agency |
Referenced via 'Longstanding Department policy' and the 'Ashcroft Memo'.
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| OPR | government agency |
Office of Professional Responsibility, which was reviewing concerns about the Epstein prosecution.
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| CEOS | government agency |
Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, whose Chief reviewed the prosecution memorandum.
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| United States Attorney's Office | government agency |
Mentioned in a footnote regarding exceptions to charging policies.
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Timeline (3 events)
The CEOS Chief reviewed the prosecution memorandum prepared by Villafaña and opined twice that the charges were appropriate.
Relationships (6)
Villafaña prepared a draft indictment proposing to charge Epstein with federal crimes.
They had differing views on the federal charges against Epstein; Acosta perceived risks while Villafaña felt strongly the charges should be brought.
The CEOS Chief reviewed Villafaña's prosecution memorandum and agreed that the charges were appropriate.
Both were part of a group that 'perceived risks to going forward to trial on the federal charges'.
Both were part of a group that 'perceived risks to going forward to trial on the federal charges'.
Key Quotes (7)
"designated supervisory attorney"Source
— Ashcroft Memo
(Describing who can authorize a plea that does not comport with the policy of charging the most serious offense.)
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"readily provable"Source
— Ashcroft Memo
(Describing the standard for charges that must be pursued, and explaining it does not apply if a prosecutor has a 'good faith doubt'.)
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"a good faith doubt,"Source
— Ashcroft Memo
(A condition under which a charge is not considered 'readily provable'.)
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"most serious readily provable charge"Source
— Department of Justice Policy
(The requirement for what charge a defendant must plead to, which the NPA with Epstein arguably did not satisfy.)
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"non-negotiable"Source
— Original 'term sheet' to the defense
(Describing the requirement that Epstein plead guilty to three state offenses.)
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"Limited Exceptions,"Source
— Footnote 207
(A category of specified exceptions to the charging policy.)
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Quote #6
"Other Exceptional Circumstances,"Source
— Footnote 207
(A category under which authorization is available to deviate from the charging policy.)
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Quote #7
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