Menchel confirmed to OPR he was not involved in the decision to initiate the federal investigation and asserted that VillafaƱa had a 'history of resisting supervisory authority'.
This legal document details a professional dispute between Criminal Division Chief Menchel and another individual, VillafaƱa, concerning the Epstein investigation. The text includes a communication from Menchel asserting his authority and admonishing VillafaƱa for bypassing the chain of command, alongside conflicting statements made by both parties to the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR). VillafaƱa characterized Menchel's communication as intimidating, while Menchel claimed VillafaƱa had a history of resisting supervision, highlighting significant internal conflict over the handling of the case.
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