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Summary
This document, likely a legal memorandum submitted to the House Oversight Committee, details 'The Post's' investigation into the Manhattan District Attorney's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. It discusses allegations that ADA Gaffney and DA Cyrus Vance were unduly lenient or negligent regarding Epstein's sex offender registration and describes reporter Sue Edelman's failed December 2018 attempt to obtain sealed appellate briefs regarding the matter.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Subject of investigation |
Described as a 'pedophile billionaire' and 'serial sexual abuser of children'; discussion concerns his sex offender r...
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| Cyrus Vance / Cyrus Vance, Jr. | Manhattan District Attorney |
Claimed he was not aware of the Epstein hearing until years later; accused by sources of having ties to Democrats and...
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| ADA Gaffney | Assistant District Attorney |
Accused of mishandling the Epstein hearing; the DA's office claimed Gaffney simply 'made a mistake'.
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| Justice Pickholz | Judge |
Denied ADA Gaffney's efforts to register Epstein as a level one offender.
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| Sue Edelman | Reporter (The Post) |
Contacted the DA's office on Dec 4, 2018, to request appellate briefs.
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Organizations (6)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| The Post |
Newspaper conducting an investigation into the Manhattan DA's office (likely New York Post).
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| Manhattan District Attorney’s Office |
Investigated for potential leniency toward Epstein.
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| First Department |
Appellate court where briefs were filed.
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| Sun Sentinel |
Referenced in the URL at the top of the document.
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| Democratic Party |
Referenced as 'Democrats' whom Epstein had close ties to.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Indicated by the Bates stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT'.
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Timeline (2 events)
2018-12-04
Reporter Sue Edelman contacted the DA's office requesting appellate briefs.
New York
Sue Edelman
Cyrus Vance Jr.'s Office
Locations (1)
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Jurisdiction of the District Attorney and location of the 'Manhattan mogul'.
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Relationships (3)
Described as a 'Manhattan mogul with close ties to Democrats.'
Gaffney is an ADA in Vance's office.
Referenced as 'Post reporter Sue Edelman'.
Key Quotes (5)
"Manhattan DA sided with pedophile billionaire after botching investigation."Source
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"ADA Gaffney simply 'made a mistake.'"Source
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"Cyrus Vance 'was not aware' of the hearing until years later and had nothing to do with it."Source
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"[s]ome law enforcement sources don’t believe Vance had no clue that his office had a sex-offender case involving a Manhattan mogul with close ties to Democrats."Source
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"Unsealing of the First Department appeal briefs in this case is crucial so that the public and the press may more fully understand why Epstein was initially offered level one offender status despite the overwhelming evidence that he was a serial sexual abuser of children."Source
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https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/fl-ne-jeffrey-epstein-alex-acosta-investigation-
20181204-story.html.
20181204-story.html.
The Post has also persisted with its own investigation into whether the Manhattan District
Attorney’s Office was unduly lenient when it advocated in favor of registering Epstein as a level
one sex offender. On December 1, 2018, the Post published an article entitled “Manhattan DA
sided with pedophile billionaire after botching investigation.” Id. Ex. C. Following up on its
prior reporting, the Post reported Justice Pickholz’s denial of ADA Gaffney’s efforts to register
Epstein as a level one offender and then asked the District Attorney’s Office to account for the
“mishandling of the Epstein hearing.” Id. In response to questions from the Post, the District
Attorney’s Office insisted that ADA Gaffney simply “made a mistake.” Id. A spokesman also
claimed that Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance ““was not aware’ of the hearing until
years later and had nothing to do with it.” Id. But, as the Post also reported, “[s]ome law
enforcement sources don’t believe Vance had no clue that his office had a sex-offender case
involving a Manhattan mogul with close ties to Democrats.” Id.
Attorney’s Office was unduly lenient when it advocated in favor of registering Epstein as a level
one sex offender. On December 1, 2018, the Post published an article entitled “Manhattan DA
sided with pedophile billionaire after botching investigation.” Id. Ex. C. Following up on its
prior reporting, the Post reported Justice Pickholz’s denial of ADA Gaffney’s efforts to register
Epstein as a level one offender and then asked the District Attorney’s Office to account for the
“mishandling of the Epstein hearing.” Id. In response to questions from the Post, the District
Attorney’s Office insisted that ADA Gaffney simply “made a mistake.” Id. A spokesman also
claimed that Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance ““was not aware’ of the hearing until
years later and had nothing to do with it.” Id. But, as the Post also reported, “[s]ome law
enforcement sources don’t believe Vance had no clue that his office had a sex-offender case
involving a Manhattan mogul with close ties to Democrats.” Id.
Unsealing of the First Department appeal briefs in this case is crucial so that the public
and the press may more fully understand why Epstein was initially offered level one offender
status despite the overwhelming evidence that he was a serial sexual abuser of children.
and the press may more fully understand why Epstein was initially offered level one offender
status despite the overwhelming evidence that he was a serial sexual abuser of children.
D. The Post’s Efforts to Obtain the Appellate Briefing Filed with the First Department
On December 4, 2018, Post reporter Sue Edelman contacted the Director of
Communications for District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr. and requested a copy of the appellate
brief filed by the District Attorney’s Office. Id. ¶¶ 6-8. In making this request, Edelman
specifically stated that the District Attorney’s Office could redact the names of any victims of
sexual abuse before forwarding the brief. Id. Edelman’s request was denied, however, because
the District Attorney’s Office has taken the position that the brief was filed under seal in its
Communications for District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr. and requested a copy of the appellate
brief filed by the District Attorney’s Office. Id. ¶¶ 6-8. In making this request, Edelman
specifically stated that the District Attorney’s Office could redact the names of any victims of
sexual abuse before forwarding the brief. Id. Edelman’s request was denied, however, because
the District Attorney’s Office has taken the position that the brief was filed under seal in its
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