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Doj office of professional responsibility (opr) report / court exhibit
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Summary
This document details internal DOJ conflicts and meetings with Jeffrey Epstein's defense team in early 2007. Prosecutor Villafaña disagreed with her supervisor, Lourie, about meeting defense attorneys Sanchez and Lefcourt, arguing it would reveal government strategy without gaining concessions. On February 1, 2007, the defense presented a 25-page letter attacking victim credibility, denying federal jurisdiction, and claiming violations of the Petite policy.
People (6)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Marie Villafaña | Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) |
Lead prosecutor investigating Epstein; disagreed with supervisor Lourie about meeting defense counsel; drafted prosec...
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| Lourie | Supervisor (USAO) |
Advocated for meeting defense counsel to learn their strategy; accused subordinates of not being 'strategic thinkers'.
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| Sanchez | Defense Attorney |
Representing Epstein; presented arguments against federal prosecution at the Feb 1, 2007 meeting.
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| Lefcourt | Defense Attorney |
Representing Epstein; presented arguments against federal prosecution at the Feb 1, 2007 meeting.
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Subject of investigation |
Target of federal investigation for child exploitation; defense argued he did not know girls were minors.
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| West Palm Beach AUSA | Co-counsel |
Unnamed colleague of Villafaña who also expressed concern about meeting defense counsel.
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Locations (2)
| Location | Context |
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Relationships (3)
Villafaña reported to Lourie; they disagreed on strategy regarding defense meetings.
Sanchez represented Epstein's interests in meeting with prosecutors.
Lefcourt represented Epstein's interests in meeting with prosecutors.
Key Quotes (5)
"Lourie told them they were not being 'strategic thinkers.'"Source
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"damaging histories of lies, illegal drug use, and crime"Source
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"misleading and inaccurate reports"Source
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"with witnesses of their ilk... the state might have been unable 'to make any case against Epstein at all.'"Source
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"neither she nor Lourie was persuaded by the defense presentation at this 'listening session.'"Source
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