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This document provides a timeline of key events in the federal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein from May 2006 to October 2008. It details the opening of the investigation, meetings between prosecutors and Epstein's counsel, the decision to offer a state-based resolution, and the signing of a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA). The timeline concludes with Epstein's guilty plea in state court, a subsequent legal challenge by a victim (Jane Doe), and the start of Epstein's work release program.

People (8)

Name Role Context
Villafaña
Opened the federal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, briefed Acosta and Sloman, completed a draft prosecution memor...
Jeffrey Epstein Subject of investigation
The subject of a federal investigation, whose counsel met with prosecutors, was offered a state-based resolution, ple...
Acosta
Received a briefing from Villafaña, decided to offer Epstein a state-based resolution, met with Epstein's counsel, an...
Sloman First Assistant United States Attorney
Received a briefing from Villafaña, became First Assistant United States Attorney, and met with Epstein's counsel.
Menchel Criminal Chief
Became Criminal Chief, met with Epstein's counsel, informed Villafaña of Acosta's decision, and sent a letter to Epst...
Lourie
Met with Epstein's counsel and the State Attorney's Office, and left the USAO for a position in the DOJ Criminal Divi...
Lefkowitz
Had a breakfast meeting with Acosta on October 12, 2007.
Jane Doe Petitioner
Filed an emergency petition against the United States on July 7, 2008, asserting violations of the CVRA.

Organizations (7)

Name Type Context
USAO Government agency
United States Attorney's Office where Menchel and Lourie worked.
FBI Government agency
Met with Epstein's counsel alongside prosecutors on June 26 and July 31, 2007.
State Attorney’s Office Government agency
Met with Lourie, Villafaña, and Epstein's counsel to discuss a state-based resolution.
DOJ Criminal Division Government agency
Lourie took a position here; the division began a review in February 2008 and sent a letter supporting federal prosec...
CEOS Government agency
Mentioned alongside the DOJ Criminal Division as beginning a review in February 2008.
Deputy Attorney General’s Office Government agency
Received a letter from Epstein's counsel requesting a review and sent a letter back declining to intervene.
United States Government
Named as the respondent in an emergency petition filed by Jane Doe asserting violations of the CVRA.

Timeline (16 events)

2006-05-23
Villafaña opens federal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
2006-07-14
Villafaña first briefing to Acosta and Sloman.
2006-10-02
Sloman becomes First Assistant United States Attorney; Menchel becomes Criminal Chief.
2007-05-01
Villafaña completes draft prosecution memorandum.
2007-06-26
Sloman, Menchel, Lourie, Villafaña, and FBI meet with Epstein’s counsel.
Sloman Menchel Lourie Villafaña Epstein’s counsel FBI
2007-07-26
Villafaña learns from Menchel that Acosta decided to offer Epstein a two-year state-based resolution.
2007-07-31
Sloman, Menchel, Lourie, Villafaña, and FBI agents meet with Epstein’s counsel to propose two-year state-based resolution.
Sloman Menchel Lourie Villafaña FBI agents Epstein’s counsel
2007-09-07
Acosta, Sloman, Villafaña [+others] meet with Epstein’s counsel.
Acosta Sloman Villafaña Epstein’s counsel
2007-09-12
Lourie, Villafaña [+others] meet with Epstein’s counsel and the State Attorney’s Office to discuss state-based resolution.
2007-09-24
NPA is signed. Lourie leaves USAO for position in DOJ Criminal Division.
2007-10-12
Acosta has breakfast meeting with Lefkowitz.
2007-10-29
NPA Addendum signed.
2008-02-25
DOJ Criminal Division/CEOS begins review.
2008-06-30
Epstein pleads guilty in state court and is sentenced.
state court
2008-07-07
Jane Doe files an emergency petition against the United States asserting violations of the CVRA.
2008-10-10
Epstein begins work release program.

Relationships (5)

Villafaña Professional Acosta
Villafaña provided the first briefing on the Epstein investigation to Acosta on July 14, 2006.
Villafaña Professional Sloman
Villafaña provided the first briefing on the Epstein investigation to Sloman on July 14, 2006.
Acosta Professional Menchel
Menchel informed Villafaña that Acosta had decided to offer Epstein a state-based resolution.
Acosta Professional Lefkowitz
Acosta had a breakfast meeting with Lefkowitz on October 12, 2007.
Prosecutors (Villafaña, Sloman, Menchel, Lourie, Acosta) Adversarial/Professional Epstein's counsel
Multiple meetings occurred between the prosecutors and Epstein's counsel to discuss and negotiate a resolution to the federal investigation.

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Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 204-3 Filed 04/16/21 Page 38 of 348
Case 22-1426, Document 77, 06/29/2023, 3536038, Page40 of 258
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Timeline of Key Events for Federal Epstein Investigation – May 2006 through October 2008
2006
May 23 – Villafaña opens federal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein
July 14 – Villafaña first briefing to Acosta and Sloman
Oct 2 – Sloman becomes First Assistant United States Attorney; Menchel becomes Criminal Chief
2007
May 1 – Villafaña completes draft prosecution memorandum
June 26 – Sloman, Menchel, Lourie, Villafaña, and FBI meet with Epstein’s counsel
July 26 – Villafaña learns from Menchel that Acosta decided to offer Epstein a two-year state-based resolution
July 31 – Sloman, Menchel, Lourie, Villafaña, and FBI agents meet with Epstein’s counsel to propose two-year state-based resolution
Aug 3 – Menchel’s last day at USAO; sends letter to Epstein’s counsel reiterating terms
Sept 7 – Acosta, Sloman, Villafaña [+others] meet with Epstein’s counsel
Sept 12 – Lourie, Villafaña [+others] meet with Epstein’s counsel and the State Attorney’s Office to discuss state-based resolution
Sept 24 – NPA is signed. Lourie leaves USAO for position in DOJ Criminal Division
Oct 12 – Acosta has breakfast meeting with Lefkowitz
Oct 29/30 – NPA Addendum signed
2008
Feb 25-29 – DOJ Criminal Division/CEOS begins review
May 15 – Criminal Division letter to Epstein’s counsel supporting federal Epstein prosecution
May 19 – Epstein’s counsel sends letter to Deputy Attorney General’s Office requesting review
June 23 – Deputy Attorney General’s Office sends letter to Epstein’s counsel declining to intervene
June 30 – Epstein pleads guilty in state court and is sentenced
July 7 – Jane Doe files an emergency petition against the United States asserting violations of the CVRA
Oct 10 – Epstein begins work release program
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