EFTA00021434.pdf
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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 is a series of emails from July 2019 between defense attorney Michael Bachner and the SDNY/FBI regarding the Epstein investigation. The correspondence coordinates a 'reverse proffer' meeting where the government intends to persuade Bachner's female client to cooperate to avoid potential arrest. Bachner explicitly notifies the government that his client intends to invoke her Fifth Amendment privilege if called to testify before a Grand Jury.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Bachner | Defense Attorney |
Attorney at Bachner & Associates, PC representing an unnamed female client in the Epstein investigation. Negotiating ...
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| Unnamed Female Client | Subject/Witness |
Represented by Michael Bachner. Subject of a Grand Jury subpoena. Attorney states she will invoke Fifth Amendment pri...
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| Assistant United States Attorney (Redacted) | Prosecutor |
SDNY prosecutor communicating with Bachner regarding subpoenas, proffers, and potential arrest of the client.
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| FBI Agents (Redacted) | Investigators |
Recipients of the emails, invited to the 'reverse proffer' meeting.
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Organizations (3)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Bachner & Associates, PC |
Law firm representing the unnamed client.
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| US Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York (SDNY) |
Prosecuting authority.
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| FBI |
Investigating agency.
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Timeline (2 events)
July 16, 2019
Proposed 'Reverse Proffer' meeting
1 St. Andrew's Plaza (SDNY Office)
Locations (3)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
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Office of the Assistant United States Attorney.
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Office of Bachner & Associates, PC.
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Mentioned as location of a witness interview (for one of the gov agents) and the jurisdiction where the Epstein Non-P...
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Relationships (1)
Bachner refers to 'The client' and speaks on her behalf regarding 5th amendment invocation.
Key Quotes (4)
"we basically will pitch why she would be better off coming in to talk to us rather than us maybe just arresting her down the line."Source
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Quote #1
"we hereby notify you that if called as a witness [Redacted] would invoke her Fifth Amendment privilege against compelled self-incrimination."Source
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Quote #2
"regarding the grand jury appearance, at which we would expect... to ask her a number of questions we would expect to argue to the court do not implicate a fifth amendment privilege—i.e., that she couldn't simply blanket invoke."Source
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Quote #3
"attached are the non-prosecution agreement, previously publicly filed in civil proceedings in Florida, and a blank version of our standard proffer agreement"Source
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Quote #4
Full Extracted Text
Complete text extracted from the document (8,784 characters)
From: '
To: NY FBI)"
Cc: r"
Subject: RE: Epstein investigation
Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 17:56:41 +0000
Importance: Normal
Works for me if that's okay for agent(s) -- just FYI for , not sure if you guys have attended
reverse proffers before? You're totally welcome to be in on it, but it will just be her lawyer, no witness statements
or anything, and we basically will pitch why she would be better off comin rather than us maybe
just arresting her down the line. Sorry if you already talked about this with just wanted to make
clear it's definitely an invite but not an obligation if you don't want!
aNIMIN>
Ori inal Messa e
From:
Sent: Monday,July 15, 2019 13:54
To:
(NY)
Subject: RE: Epstein investigation
Sony, forgot about both of those things. Let's say tomorrow at 3:30?
From:
Sent: Monda Jul 15 2019 1:53 PM
Subject: RE: Epstein investigation /-
I'm going to be in Florida for a witness interview on Wednesday. But tomorrow works.
Original
From:
Sent: Monday. July 15.2019 1:51 PM
To:
Subject: RE: Epstein investigation
FBI)
I have a doctor's appointment Wednesday at 10:30 so if ifs possible to do tomorrow at 11:00 or 3:30, Wednesday
at 3:30, or Thursday after 4, I could do any of those times. Or if it ends up being Wednesday at 11:00, I'll get the
notes after.
Ori inal Messa e
From: aNIMIN>
EFTA00021434
To: NY FBI)"
Cc: r"
Subject: RE: Epstein investigation
Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 17:56:41 +0000
Importance: Normal
Works for me if that's okay for agent(s) -- just FYI for , not sure if you guys have attended
reverse proffers before? You're totally welcome to be in on it, but it will just be her lawyer, no witness statements
or anything, and we basically will pitch why she would be better off comin rather than us maybe
just arresting her down the line. Sorry if you already talked about this with just wanted to make
clear it's definitely an invite but not an obligation if you don't want!
aNIMIN>
Ori inal Messa e
From:
Sent: Monday,July 15, 2019 13:54
To:
(NY)
Subject: RE: Epstein investigation
Sony, forgot about both of those things. Let's say tomorrow at 3:30?
From:
Sent: Monda Jul 15 2019 1:53 PM
Subject: RE: Epstein investigation /-
I'm going to be in Florida for a witness interview on Wednesday. But tomorrow works.
Original
From:
Sent: Monday. July 15.2019 1:51 PM
To:
Subject: RE: Epstein investigation
FBI)
I have a doctor's appointment Wednesday at 10:30 so if ifs possible to do tomorrow at 11:00 or 3:30, Wednesday
at 3:30, or Thursday after 4, I could do any of those times. Or if it ends up being Wednesday at 11:00, I'll get the
notes after.
Ori inal Messa e
From: aNIMIN>
EFTA00021434
July 15 2019 13:49
Y) (Flaa
Subject: FW: Epstein investigation
Wednesday at 11 work for everyone?
Original Message
From: Michael Bachner
Sent: Monday. July 15. 20 1 t) I :4' I'M
To:
Cc:
1 •
Subject: RE: Epstein investigation
Hi
Tomorrow or Wednesday at 11 or 3:30. Thursday any time after 11:30 to 4.
https://vvww.actl.corn/
Michael Bachner, Esq.
Bachner & Associates, PC
39 Broadway, Suite 1610
CONFIDENTIAL NOTICE: This E-mail (including any attachments) is covered by the Electronic
Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC Sections 2510-2521, is confidential, and may be legally privileged. If you
are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying
of this communication is strictly prohibited. Please reply to the sender that you have received the message in
error and then delete it. Thank you.
From: [mailto
Original Message
Sent: Monday, July 1
To: Michael Bachne
Cc:
Hi Michael,
Subject: Re: Epstein investigation
Apologies for the delay. Would you please let us know what times would work for you andMin the next
two or three days? We'll then figure out a time when we can all meet.
EFTA00021435
Y) (Flaa
Subject: FW: Epstein investigation
Wednesday at 11 work for everyone?
Original Message
From: Michael Bachner
Sent: Monday. July 15. 20 1 t) I :4' I'M
To:
Cc:
1 •
Subject: RE: Epstein investigation
Hi
Tomorrow or Wednesday at 11 or 3:30. Thursday any time after 11:30 to 4.
https://vvww.actl.corn/
Michael Bachner, Esq.
Bachner & Associates, PC
39 Broadway, Suite 1610
CONFIDENTIAL NOTICE: This E-mail (including any attachments) is covered by the Electronic
Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC Sections 2510-2521, is confidential, and may be legally privileged. If you
are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying
of this communication is strictly prohibited. Please reply to the sender that you have received the message in
error and then delete it. Thank you.
From: [mailto
Original Message
Sent: Monday, July 1
To: Michael Bachne
Cc:
Hi Michael,
Subject: Re: Epstein investigation
Apologies for the delay. Would you please let us know what times would work for you andMin the next
two or three days? We'll then figure out a time when we can all meet.
EFTA00021435
Thank you,
On Jul 11, 2019, at 10:43 PM, Michael Bachner
Hello 6 o'clock is somewhat late. The client lives in
Michael Bachner
Bachner & Associates, PC
39 Broadway-Suite 1610
Mid
Please excuse typographical errors. Messages sent through dictation.
[X]
https://www.actl.com/
> wrote:
NOTICE: The information contained in this communication is legally privileged and/or confidential information,
which is intended only for use of recipient. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient (or
the agent or employee responsible to deliver it to the intended (recipient), you are hereby notified that any
dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this
communication by error, please immediately notify the sender by e-mail and delete this email from your system.
Nothing in this email should be construed as a legal opinion or tax advice.
On Jul 11, 2019, at 9:01 PM,
mailto: > wrote:
Michael,
Would 7116 at around 6pm work for the reverse proffer in our office at 1 St. Andrews?
Assistant United States Attorney
Southern District of New York
1 St. Andrew's Plaza
0007
mailto:
From: Michael Bachnci
Sent: Thursday,July 1 1 . 2_019 1_:_6 PM
To:
Cc:
EFTA00021436
On Jul 11, 2019, at 10:43 PM, Michael Bachner
Hello 6 o'clock is somewhat late. The client lives in
Michael Bachner
Bachner & Associates, PC
39 Broadway-Suite 1610
Mid
Please excuse typographical errors. Messages sent through dictation.
[X]
https://www.actl.com/
> wrote:
NOTICE: The information contained in this communication is legally privileged and/or confidential information,
which is intended only for use of recipient. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient (or
the agent or employee responsible to deliver it to the intended (recipient), you are hereby notified that any
dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this
communication by error, please immediately notify the sender by e-mail and delete this email from your system.
Nothing in this email should be construed as a legal opinion or tax advice.
On Jul 11, 2019, at 9:01 PM,
mailto: > wrote:
Michael,
Would 7116 at around 6pm work for the reverse proffer in our office at 1 St. Andrews?
Assistant United States Attorney
Southern District of New York
1 St. Andrew's Plaza
0007
mailto:
From: Michael Bachnci
Sent: Thursday,July 1 1 . 2_019 1_:_6 PM
To:
Cc:
EFTA00021436
mailto: >
Subject: Re: Epstein investigation
Regarding the reverse proffer, We are available next week from the 15-18. I have a 2 o'clock meeting in my
office on the 16th and 17th that should last an hour. So I can meet with you on those days at 11 or 1030 in the
morning if that works. Please let me know
Michael Bachner
Bachner & Associates, PC
39 Broadway-Suite 1610
New York, NY 10006
Please excuse typographical errors. Messages sent through dictation.
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https://www.actl.com/
NOTICE: The information contained in this communication is legally privileged and/or confidential information,
which is intended only for use of recipient. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient (or
the agent or employee responsible to deliver it to the intended (recipient), you are hereby notified that any
dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this
communication by error, please immediately notify the sender by e-mail and delete this email from your system.
Nothing in this email should be construed as a legal opinion or tax advice.
On Jul 10, 2019, at 11:20 AM, Michael Bachner wrote:
Sure.
Michael Bachner
Bachner & Associates, PC
39 Broadway-Suite 1610
ease excuse typographical errors. Messages sent through dictation.
<—WRD026.jpg>
https://www.actl.com/
NOTICE: The information contained in this communication is legally privileged and/or confidential information,
which is intended only for use of recipient. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient (or
the agent or employee responsible to deliver it to the intended (recipient), you are hereby notified that any
dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this
communication by error, please immediately notify the sender by e-mail and delete this email from your system.
Nothing in this email should be construed as a legal opinion or tax advice.
On Jul 10 2019, at 11:08 AM,
mailto: > wrote:
EFTA00021437
Subject: Re: Epstein investigation
Regarding the reverse proffer, We are available next week from the 15-18. I have a 2 o'clock meeting in my
office on the 16th and 17th that should last an hour. So I can meet with you on those days at 11 or 1030 in the
morning if that works. Please let me know
Michael Bachner
Bachner & Associates, PC
39 Broadway-Suite 1610
New York, NY 10006
Please excuse typographical errors. Messages sent through dictation.
<--WRD000.jpg>
https://www.actl.com/
NOTICE: The information contained in this communication is legally privileged and/or confidential information,
which is intended only for use of recipient. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient (or
the agent or employee responsible to deliver it to the intended (recipient), you are hereby notified that any
dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this
communication by error, please immediately notify the sender by e-mail and delete this email from your system.
Nothing in this email should be construed as a legal opinion or tax advice.
On Jul 10, 2019, at 11:20 AM, Michael Bachner wrote:
Sure.
Michael Bachner
Bachner & Associates, PC
39 Broadway-Suite 1610
ease excuse typographical errors. Messages sent through dictation.
<—WRD026.jpg>
https://www.actl.com/
NOTICE: The information contained in this communication is legally privileged and/or confidential information,
which is intended only for use of recipient. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient (or
the agent or employee responsible to deliver it to the intended (recipient), you are hereby notified that any
dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this
communication by error, please immediately notify the sender by e-mail and delete this email from your system.
Nothing in this email should be construed as a legal opinion or tax advice.
On Jul 10 2019, at 11:08 AM,
mailto: > wrote:
EFTA00021437
Mike,
I think it would be useful to get a better understanding of your position—it would be helpful for us to know, for
example, how much time you propose to take to evaluate matters, and whether we can provide any additional
information that might be useful for that process of evaluation. That likely will affect our determination
regarding the grand jury appearance, at which we would expect, were we to call to ask her a number
of questions we would expect to argue to the court do not implicate a fifth amendment privilege—i.e., that she
couldn't simply blanket invoke. Would it be useful to discuss via phone?
thanks
From: Michael Bachner
Sent: Wednesda Jul 10 2019 10:25
To:
Cc:
Subject: Re: Epstein investigation /
Dear Counsel:
Jury on we hereby notify you that if called as a witness would invoke her Fifth Amendment
I met with and I need time to evaluate matters. Re ardin the subpoena to testify before the Grand
privilege against compelled self-incrimination. Please let me know if you will require her to invoke in person or
whether this communication suffices and no appertaining will be required.
Yours truly,
Michael Bachner
Michael Bachner
Bachner & Associates, PC
39 Broadway-Suite 1610
ease excuse typographical errors. Messages sent through dictation.
<—WRD026.jpg>
https://www.actl.com/
NOTICE: The information contained in this communication is legally privileged and/or confidential information,
which is intended only for use of recipient. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient (or
the agent or employee responsible to deliver it to the intended (recipient), you are hereby notified that any
dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this
communication by error, please immediately notify the sender by e-mail and delete this email from your system.
Nothing in this email should be construed as a legal opinion or tax advice.
On Jul 9 2019, at 11:43 AM,
mailto: > wrote:
EFTA00021438
I think it would be useful to get a better understanding of your position—it would be helpful for us to know, for
example, how much time you propose to take to evaluate matters, and whether we can provide any additional
information that might be useful for that process of evaluation. That likely will affect our determination
regarding the grand jury appearance, at which we would expect, were we to call to ask her a number
of questions we would expect to argue to the court do not implicate a fifth amendment privilege—i.e., that she
couldn't simply blanket invoke. Would it be useful to discuss via phone?
thanks
From: Michael Bachner
Sent: Wednesda Jul 10 2019 10:25
To:
Cc:
Subject: Re: Epstein investigation /
Dear Counsel:
Jury on we hereby notify you that if called as a witness would invoke her Fifth Amendment
I met with and I need time to evaluate matters. Re ardin the subpoena to testify before the Grand
privilege against compelled self-incrimination. Please let me know if you will require her to invoke in person or
whether this communication suffices and no appertaining will be required.
Yours truly,
Michael Bachner
Michael Bachner
Bachner & Associates, PC
39 Broadway-Suite 1610
ease excuse typographical errors. Messages sent through dictation.
<—WRD026.jpg>
https://www.actl.com/
NOTICE: The information contained in this communication is legally privileged and/or confidential information,
which is intended only for use of recipient. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient (or
the agent or employee responsible to deliver it to the intended (recipient), you are hereby notified that any
dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this
communication by error, please immediately notify the sender by e-mail and delete this email from your system.
Nothing in this email should be construed as a legal opinion or tax advice.
On Jul 9 2019, at 11:43 AM,
mailto: > wrote:
EFTA00021438
Mr. Bachner,
Following up on our conversation earlier this morning, we wanted to provide you with the additional information
and materials we discussed. In the first instance, so that you have full contact info for the team, please feel free to
reach out to any of us at any time; we're all available via email or at the following phone numbers:
Additionally, attached are the non-prosecution agreement, previously publicly filed in civil proceedings in
Florida, and a blank version of our standard proffer agreement, both as discussed.
As we mentioned, please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, and we look forward to setting a time to
speak again after you're able to confer with
than
Assistant U.S. Attorney
' New York
EFTA00021439
Following up on our conversation earlier this morning, we wanted to provide you with the additional information
and materials we discussed. In the first instance, so that you have full contact info for the team, please feel free to
reach out to any of us at any time; we're all available via email or at the following phone numbers:
Additionally, attached are the non-prosecution agreement, previously publicly filed in civil proceedings in
Florida, and a blank version of our standard proffer agreement, both as discussed.
As we mentioned, please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, and we look forward to setting a time to
speak again after you're able to confer with
than
Assistant U.S. Attorney
' New York
EFTA00021439
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