EFTA00032897.pdf

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An email chain between redacted USANYS officials from February 11, 2021, discussing media inquiries (specifically from Bloomberg) regarding a Law360 article titled '3 Names To Watch As Biden Mulls Next SDNY Top Prosecutor'. The forwarded article discusses potential successors to U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss, explicitly mentioning her office's prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell as a significant recent high-profile case. The article profiles candidates Damian Williams, Katherine Goldstein, and Anjan Sahni.

People (14)

Name Role Context
Jeffrey Epstein Deceased Sex Offender
Mentioned in article as associate of Ghislaine Maxwell.
Ghislaine Maxwell Defendant/Epstein Associate
Mentioned as facing sex-abuse charges brought by Audrey Strauss.
Audrey Strauss Manhattan U.S. Attorney
Current US Attorney being discussed for replacement; credited with bringing charges against Maxwell.
Joe Biden U.S. President
Mulling next SDNY prosecutor.
Donald Trump Former U.S. President
Appointed previous US attorneys; fired Preet Bharara.
Damian Williams Prosecutor/Candidate
Potential successor for US Attorney SDNY; head of Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force.
Katherine Goldstein Partner at Akin Gump/Candidate
Potential successor for US Attorney SDNY; former task force chief.
Anjan Sahni Partner at WilmerHale/Candidate
Potential successor for US Attorney SDNY; former task force chief.
Chuck Schumer Senate Majority Leader
Holds powerful sway over the selection process.
Preet Bharara Former Manhattan U.S. Attorney
Has direct line to Schumer; friendly with the candidates.
Peter Nygard Ex-fashion executive
Facing sex-abuse charges brought by Strauss.
Merrick B. Garland Attorney General Nominee
Former boss (clerkship) of Damian Williams.
Pete Brush Author
Written the Law360 article.
Jill Coffey Editor
Edited the Law360 article.

Timeline (2 events)

2021-02-10
Publication of Law360 article '3 Names To Watch As Biden Mulls Next SDNY Top Prosecutor'
New York
2021-02-22
Scheduled confirmation hearing for Merrick B. Garland
Senate

Locations (2)

Relationships (3)

Article refers to Maxwell as 'Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell'
Damian Williams Former Clerk Merrick B. Garland
Article states Williams is a 'former law clerk for D.C. Circuit Judge Merrick B. Garland'
Preet Bharara Professional/Political Connection Chuck Schumer
Sources said Bharara has a direct line to Schumer

Key Quotes (4)

"Bloomberg has been contacting me, and I've been ignoring."
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"Strauss, who of late has brought high-profile cases including sex-abuse charges against Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell and ex-fashion executive Peter Nygard..."
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"I meant I *won't share further!"
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Quote #3
"Just thought you'd want to see this if you already hadn't."
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Quote #4

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