This document is a Memorandum of Investigation from the DOJ Office of the Inspector General (New York Field Office), case number 2019-010614. It details a conversation between an OIG Senior Counsel and attorney Reid Weingarten of Steptoe & Johnson LLP. Weingarten informed the OIG that Epstein's estate has invoked attorney-client privilege and refuses to be interviewed by the OIG regarding the deceased inmate Jeffrey Epstein.
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Reid Weingarten | Attorney |
Partner at Steptoe & Johnson LLP; spoke with OIG regarding Epstein's estate.
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Deceased Inmate |
Deceased Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate; subject of the inquiry.
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| [Redacted] | Senior Counsel to the Inspector General |
OIG official who spoke with Reid Weingarten.
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| [Redacted] | Special Agent |
Preparer of the memorandum.
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| [Redacted] | Special Agent in Charge |
Reviewer of the memorandum.
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| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Justice |
Parent agency
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| Office of the Inspector General (OIG) |
Investigating body
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| Office of General Counsel |
Division within OIG
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| Steptoe & Johnson LLP |
Law firm representing Epstein's estate/interests
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| Federal Bureau of Prisons |
Agency that held custody of Epstein
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| Epstein's Estate |
Entity invoking attorney-client privilege
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| Location | Context |
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Reporting office for the investigation
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Location of Steptoe & Johnson LLP
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"Attorney Weingarten stated that Epstein's estate has invoked attorney client privilege and they are not willing to be interviewed by the OIG at this time."Source
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