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Type: Legal affidavit
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Summary

This document is an affidavit by attorney Bradley James Edwards detailing his representation of victims of Jeffrey Epstein in 2008. Edwards outlines his interactions with Assistant U.S. Attorney Marie Villafaña, alleging that the prosecution failed to inform him of a secret non-prosecution agreement and withheld evidence despite admitting to having proof of Epstein molesting at least 40 minors. The affidavit highlights the timeline of the plea deal and the subsequent revelation that federal prosecution would be blocked.

People (11)

Name Role Context
Bradley James Edwards Affiant / Attorney
Author of the affidavit, attorney representing victims.
Jeffrey Epstein Defendant
Accused of sexually abusing minor girls.
Jay Howell Attorney
Co-counsel representing victims, from Jacksonville, FL.
Paul Cassell Attorney / Professor
Co-counsel representing victims, law professor at University of Utah.
Marie Villafaña Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA)
Federal prosecutor Edwards communicated with regarding the case.
Judge Marra Judge
Presided over the Crime Victims' Rights Act hearing.
Jane Doe Victim / Client
Client of Edwards.
L.M. Victim / Client
Client of Edwards (likely corresponds to a redacted name).
E.W. Victim / Client
Client of Edwards (likely corresponds to a redacted name).
Jane Doe #1 Victim / Client
Designated client mentioned in paragraph 4.
Jane Doe #2 Victim / Client
Designated client mentioned in paragraph 4.

Organizations (6)

Name Type Context
Farmer, Jaffe, Weissing, Edwards, Fistos & Lehrman, P.L.
Edwards' current law firm.
Florida Bar
Organization Edwards is admitted to.
Jay Howell & Associates
Jay Howell's firm.
University of Utah College Of Law
Where Paul Cassell is a professor.
U.S. Department of Justice
Sent correspondence to victims.
U.S. Attorney's Office
Prosecuting office; declined to share evidence with Edwards.

Timeline (4 events)

July 11, 2008
Hearing before Judge Marra where the non-prosecution agreement was described.
Court
June 27, 2008
AUSA Villafaña received a copy of Epstein's proposed state plea agreement.
Unknown
June 30, 2008
Scheduled plea hearing for Epstein.
State Court
Summer 2008
Filing of state and federal court actions against Jeffrey Epstein.
State and Federal Courts

Locations (3)

Location Context
Location of Edwards' sole practitioner firm in 2008.
Location of Jay Howell's practice.
Jurisdiction where Edwards is admitted to practice.

Relationships (3)

Bradley James Edwards Attorney-Client Jane Doe
I represented Jane Doe #1... and, later, Jane Doe #2
Bradley James Edwards Professional/Opposing Counsel interaction Marie Villafaña
I contacted Assistant United States Attorney Marie Villafaña
Bradley James Edwards Co-counsel Jay Howell
I agreed to represent these girls, along with attorney Jay Howell

Key Quotes (3)

"AUSA Villafaña did indicate that federal investigators had concrete evidence and information that Epstein had sexually molested at least 40 underage minor females, including [REDACTED], Jane Doe and [REDACTED]"
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"AUSA Villafaña did not advise me that a plea agreement had already been negotiated with Epstein’s attorneys that would block federal prosecution."
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"The U.S. Attorney’s Office also declined to provide any such information to the other attorneys who represented victims of Epstein’s sexual assaults."
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Quote #3

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