š§ Communication
briefingCommunication Details
From
VillafaƱa
Linked to VillafaƱa
To
["OPR"]
["OPR"]
Date
May 23, 2006
Subject
Federal interests in the Epstein case
Message Content
VillafaƱa told OPR about several aspects of the Epstein case that implicated federal interests, including use of interstate commerce for victimization, the number of victims, potential child pornography, and improper political pressure on the state case.
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Document Summary
This document details the initiation of the federal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein by the U.S. Attorney's Office in May 2006. AUSA VillafaƱa opened the case, named "Operation Leap Year," due to federal interests and concerns of improper political influence on the state investigation. On July 14, 2006, VillafaƱa briefed her superiors, U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta and Criminal Division Chief Jeffrey Sloman, to ensure their support for the high-profile and contentious case.
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