EFTA00018959.pdf
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Extraction Summary
7
People
6
Organizations
2
Locations
2
Events
2
Relationships
4
Quotes
Document Information
Type:
Email chain / legal correspondence
File Size:
163 KB
Summary
This document is an email chain from August 2019 between attorneys Andrew Patel and Jill Shellow, and US Attorneys (SDNY and EDNY), regarding inmate Johnny Contreras. Contreras was housed in the SHU at the MCC across the hall from Jeffrey Epstein at the time of Epstein's death. While Contreras did not witness the hanging, his lawyers offered his testimony regarding his 'observations,' leading to the scheduling of a proffer session with investigators.
People (7)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Johnny Contreras | Inmate / Witness |
Inmate housed in the SHU at MCC across the hall from Jeffrey Epstein at the time of Epstein's death; willing to provi...
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Deceased Subject |
Subject of the investigation mentioned in the emails; died in the MCC.
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| Jill Shellow | Attorney |
Counsel for Johnny Contreras; coordinating the proffer session.
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| Andrew Patel | Attorney |
Counsel for Johnny Contreras; initiated contact with US Attorneys regarding Contreras's observations.
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| Donald Yannella | Attorney |
Cc'd on the email chain.
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| Redacted (USANYE) | Government Official |
US Attorney's Office (Eastern District of NY); received initial info and referred it to SDNY.
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| Redacted (USANYS) | Government Official |
US Attorney's Office (Southern District of NY); handling the investigation and setting up the proffer.
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Organizations (6)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Law Offices of Jill Shellow |
Legal firm representing Contreras
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| Andrew G. Patel Attorney at Law |
Legal firm representing Contreras
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| USANYS |
United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York
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| USANYE |
United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York
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| MCC |
Metropolitan Correctional Center (Prison where Epstein died)
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| SHU |
Special Housing Unit within the MCC
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Timeline (2 events)
2019-08-10
Death of Jeffrey Epstein (implied date based on context of investigation emails)
MCC, SHU, New York
2019-08-21
Locations (2)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
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Office address for both Jill Shellow and Andrew Patel
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Location of Jeffrey Epstein's death and Johnny Contreras's incarceration
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Relationships (2)
Contreras was housed in a cell on the same tier and across the hall from Epstein's cell in the SHU.
Representing the same client; share the same office address; communicating jointly in emails.
Key Quotes (4)
"Jhonny Contreras was recently returned to the SHU in the MCC."Source
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Quote #1
"At the time of Mr. Epstein’s death, it is my understanding that Mr. Contreras was housed in a cell on the same tier and across the hall from Mr. Epstein’s cell."Source
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Quote #2
"Mr. Contreras did not see Mr. Epstein hang himself, but he would be willing to speak to investigators, in the presence of counsel, about his observations."Source
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Quote #3
"We understand that Mr. Contreras is willing to meet with us in a proffer session, and that the proffer would be limited only to the information he has regarding Mr. Epstein’s death."Source
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Quote #4
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From: Jill Shellow <[REDACTED]>
To: "[REDACTED] (USANYS)" <[REDACTED]>
Cc: Andrew Patel <[REDACTED]>, "[REDACTED] (USANYS)" <[REDACTED]>
Subject: Re: Johnny Contreras – Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein Death
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 21:16:41 +0000
To: "[REDACTED] (USANYS)" <[REDACTED]>
Cc: Andrew Patel <[REDACTED]>, "[REDACTED] (USANYS)" <[REDACTED]>
Subject: Re: Johnny Contreras – Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein Death
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 21:16:41 +0000
[REDACTED],
I am traveling today. Andy and I will get back to you by phone tomorrow sometime in the afternoon. Thanks,
j-
j-
Jill R. Shellow, Esq.
Law Offices of Jill Shellow
80 Broad Street, Suite 1900
New York, NY 10004
[REDACTED]
Law Offices of Jill Shellow
80 Broad Street, Suite 1900
New York, NY 10004
[REDACTED]
Please excuse all typos and auto correct
On Aug 21, 2019, at 3:35 PM, [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]> wrote:
Hi Andy/Jill,
We understand that Mr. Contreras is willing to meet with us in a proffer session, and that the proffer would be limited only to the information he has regarding Mr. Epstein’s death. If so, when would be convenient to meet? Let us know if you’d like to discuss anything by phone. Thanks.
[REDACTED]
From: Andrew Patel <[REDACTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 4:20 PM
To: [REDACTED] (USANYE) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYE) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED]
(USANYE) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: 'Donald Yannella ([REDACTED])' <[REDACTED]>; 'Jill Shellow' <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED]
(USANYS) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Subject: RE: Johnny Contreras – Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein Death
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 4:20 PM
To: [REDACTED] (USANYE) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYE) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED]
(USANYE) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: 'Donald Yannella ([REDACTED])' <[REDACTED]>; 'Jill Shellow' <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED]
(USANYS) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYS) <[REDACTED]>
Subject: RE: Johnny Contreras – Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein Death
Many thanks. Talk to you soon.
Andy
Andrew G. Patel
Attorney at Law
80 Broad Street, Suite 1900
New York, NY 10004
Tel: [REDACTED]
Fax: [REDACTED]
Attorney at Law
80 Broad Street, Suite 1900
New York, NY 10004
Tel: [REDACTED]
Fax: [REDACTED]
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CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521. It is legally privileged. The information it contains is confidential information and is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of the communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify me immediately by telephone at (212) 349-0230 and by return e-mail, and delete all copies of the message from your computer. Thank you.
From: [REDACTED] (USANYE) [mailto:[REDACTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 4:16 PM
To: Andrew Patel; [REDACTED] (USANYE); [REDACTED] (USANYE)
Cc: Donald Yannella ([REDACTED]); 'Jill Shellow'; [REDACTED] (USANYS); [REDACTED] (USANYS)
Subject: RE: Johnny Contreras – Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein Death
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 4:16 PM
To: Andrew Patel; [REDACTED] (USANYE); [REDACTED] (USANYE)
Cc: Donald Yannella ([REDACTED]); 'Jill Shellow'; [REDACTED] (USANYS); [REDACTED] (USANYS)
Subject: RE: Johnny Contreras – Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein Death
Hi Andy:
I’ve spoken with my wonderful former colleagues in SDNY who are handling the investigation, and who are cc’d here. I passed along the information you and Jill provided to us yesterday, and they will reach out to you directly to set up a proffer on this topic.
Thanks, and best,
[REDACTED]
[REDACTED]
From: Andrew Patel <[REDACTED]>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2019 3:15 PM
To: [REDACTED] (USANYE) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYE) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED]
(USANYE) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: Donald Yannella ([REDACTED]) <[REDACTED]>; 'Jill Shellow' <[REDACTED]>;
Andrew Patel <[REDACTED]>
Subject: Johnny Contreras – Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein Death
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2019 3:15 PM
To: [REDACTED] (USANYE) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED] (USANYE) <[REDACTED]>; [REDACTED]
(USANYE) <[REDACTED]>
Cc: Donald Yannella ([REDACTED]) <[REDACTED]>; 'Jill Shellow' <[REDACTED]>;
Andrew Patel <[REDACTED]>
Subject: Johnny Contreras – Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein Death
Dear [REDACTED] and [REDACTED]:
This email concerns the investigation into the death of Jeffrey Epstein in the MCC. We realize that it is unlikely your office is involved, but we thought that we should inform the government of the following so you can take whatever action you believe is appropriate.
Jhonny Contreras was recently returned to the SHU in the MCC. At the time of Mr. Epstein’s death, it is my understanding that Mr. Contreras was housed in a cell on the same tier and across the hall from Mr. Epstein’s cell. Mr. Contreras did not see Mr. Epstein hang himself, but he would be
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willing to speak to investigators, in the presence of counsel, about his observations.
willing to speak to investigators, in the presence of counsel, about his observations.
Please let us know if there is anything further we should do to follow-up.
Andy
Andrew G. Patel
Attorney at Law
80 Broad Street, Suite 1900
New York, NY 10004
Tel: [REDACTED]
Fax: [REDACTED]
Attorney at Law
80 Broad Street, Suite 1900
New York, NY 10004
Tel: [REDACTED]
Fax: [REDACTED]
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521. It is legally privileged. The information it contains is confidential information and is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of the communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify me immediately by telephone at (212) 349-0230 and by return e-mail, and delete all copies of the message from your computer. Thank you.
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