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Extraction Summary
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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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Summary
This document details the Department's review of the Epstein case from February to June 2008, initiated by Epstein's defense attorneys. It highlights internal discussions and notifications within the US justice system, including a February 28, 2008, notification from USAO Criminal Division Chief Senior to the Civil Rights Division regarding an ongoing child exploitation investigation involving Epstein. The notification, prepared by Villafaña and edited by Sloman, assessed the case as not being of "national interest" and anticipated charges under specific U.S. Code sections.
People (6)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Epstein | Subject of investigation |
Potential prosecution, defense attorneys sought review, involved in child exploitation matter
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| Oosterbaan | Individual mentioned in relation to the case |
Instructed CEOS Trial Attorney to cease involvement
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| Villafaña | Individual involved in notification process |
Became aware of notification requirement, prepared written notification
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| Sloman | Editor of notification |
Edited Villafaña's notification
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| Acosta | Individual involved in notification discussion |
Discussed notification with Sloman
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| Senior | USAO Criminal Division Chief (implied) and author of advice |
Sent written notification to Civil Rights Division, advised on anticipated charges, stated CEOS involvement
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Organizations (7)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| CEOS |
CEOS Trial Attorney, involved in Criminal Division review, appealed to by defense, involved in reviewing the matter
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| OPR |
Office of Professional Responsibility, was told information by CEOS Trial Attorney, did not locate a response from Ci...
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| Department |
Department's review, Department's Criminal Division, Department personnel
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| USAO |
USAO attorneys, USAO Criminal Division Chief, USAO's ongoing investigation, USAO personnel
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| Civil Rights Division |
Recipient of notification, required to be notified by USAM § 8-3.120
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| Office of the Deputy Attorney General |
Appealed to by defense
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| Palm Beach Police Department |
Investigated the case
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Timeline (3 events)
February - June 2008
Department's review of the Epstein case, initiated by defense attorneys, focusing on federal jurisdiction but not the NPA.
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Epstein's defense attorneys
The Department
November 2007 - June 2008
Communication and review process involving USAO, defense, CEOS, Department's Criminal Division, and Office of the Deputy Attorney General.
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Epstein's defense attorneys
USAO attorneys
CEOS
Department's Criminal Division
Office of the Deputy Attorney General
Locations (1)
| Location | Context |
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City of Palm Beach Police Department
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Relationships (6)
considered potential prosecution of Epstein
Oosterbaan instructed her to cease her involvement
Senior sent to the Civil Rights Division written notification
allegations of professional misconduct by USAO attorneys
Key Quotes (5)
"considered a potential prosecution of Epstein to be a "crap shoot.""Source
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""things just stopped""Source
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Quote #2
""[a]t the outset of a criminal investigation... that may implicate federal criminal civil rights statutes,... and in no event later than ten days before the commencement of the examination of witnesses before a grand jury.""Source
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"The investigation of the case by the City of Palm Beach Police Department has resulted in press coverage because of the titillating nature of the facts, but we see this case as similar to other "child prostitution" cases charged by our office, and not a matter of "national interest" as defined by the U.S. Attorney's Manual."Source
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Quote #4
"CEOS "has been involved and is currently reviewing the matter," he anticipated the case would be staffed by USAO and Department personnel, and "[i]f we determine that the case should be [charged], a copy [of the charging document] will be forwarded to you.""Source
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Quote #5
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