EFTA00029264.pdf
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Extraction Summary
7
People
4
Organizations
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Locations
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Events
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Relationships
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Document Information
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Email correspondence / legal correspondence
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Summary
This document is an email chain from August and September 2019 between attorney Andrew Patel (representing inmate Johnny Contreras) and the US Attorney's Office (SDNY). The correspondence arranges a 'proffer session' meeting on September 3, 2019, for Contreras to speak with investigators about Jeffrey Epstein's death. Contreras was reportedly housed in the MCC SHU on the same tier and across the hall from Epstein when he died and, while he did not witness the hanging, he offered to share his observations.
People (7)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew G. Patel | Attorney |
Representing Johnny Contreras; initiating contact with US Attorneys regarding Epstein's death.
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| Jill Shellow | Attorney |
CC'd on correspondence; working with Patel.
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| Donald Yannella | Attorney |
Identified as Mr. Contreras' lead counsel.
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| Johnny Contreras | Inmate / Witness |
Inmate housed in the SHU at MCC on the same tier and across the hall from Jeffrey Epstein at the time of his death. W...
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Deceased / Subject of Investigation |
Died in the MCC; subject of the investigation discussed in the emails.
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| [Redacted] (USANYS) | Government Official / Prosecutor |
Officials from the US Attorney's Office Southern District of NY handling the investigation.
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| [Redacted] (USANYE) | Government Official / Prosecutor |
Officials from the US Attorney's Office Eastern District of NY; contacted initially by Patel, who then referred the m...
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Organizations (4)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| USANYS |
United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York (handling the Epstein investigation).
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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 (where Epstein died and Contreras was housed).
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| Andrew G. Patel, Attorney at Law |
Law firm representing Contreras.
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Timeline (2 events)
2019-08-10
Death of Jeffrey Epstein (referenced contextually as 'At the time of Mr. Epstein's death').
MCC, Special Housing Unit (SHU)
Jeffrey Epstein
Johnny Contreras (witness)
2019-09-03
Proffer session/meeting between Johnny Contreras' legal team and US Attorney's Office.
1 St. Andrews (likely 1 St. Andrew's Plaza, NY)
Locations (4)
| Location | Context |
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Office address of Andrew G. Patel.
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Meeting location for the proffer session (likely 1 St. Andrew's Plaza, NYC, headquarters of the SDNY US Attorney).
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Metropolitan Correctional Center, New York.
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Special Housing Unit within the MCC.
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Relationships (3)
Contreras was housed in a cell on the same tier and across the hall from Epstein's cell at the time of death.
Patel is corresponding on behalf of Contreras.
Email states Yannella is 'actually Mr. Contreras’ lead counsel'.
Key Quotes (5)
"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
"Don Yannella, who is actually Mr. Contreras’ lead counsel, will be joining us as well."Source
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Quote #4
"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 #5
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From: Andrew Patel <[Redacted]>
To: '[Redacted] (USANYS)" <[Redacted]>
Cc: Jill Shellow' <[Redacted]>, "[Redacted] (USANYS)" <[Redacted]>, "Donald Yannella ([Redacted])" <[Redacted]>
Subject: Re: Johnny Contreras – Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein Death
Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 14:14:27 +0000
Importance: Normal
To: '[Redacted] (USANYS)" <[Redacted]>
Cc: Jill Shellow' <[Redacted]>, "[Redacted] (USANYS)" <[Redacted]>, "Donald Yannella ([Redacted])" <[Redacted]>
Subject: Re: Johnny Contreras – Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein Death
Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 14:14:27 +0000
Importance: Normal
We are here.
Andrew G. Patel
Attorney at Law
80 Broad Street, Suite 1900
New York, NY 10004
[Redacted]
Attorney at Law
80 Broad Street, Suite 1900
New York, NY 10004
[Redacted]
Sent from my phone
On Sep 3, 2019, at 9:57 AM, [Redacted] (USANYS) <[Redacted]> wrote:
Hi Andy, Jill, and Don,
Change of plans this morning, we will be at [Redacted].
From: [Redacted] (USANYS)
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2019 5:54 PM
To: Andrew Patel <[Redacted]>; Jill Shellow' <[Redacted]>
Cc: [Redacted] (USANYS) <[Redacted]>; Donald Yannella ([Redacted]) <[Redacted]>
Subject: RE: Johnny Contreras – Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein Death
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2019 5:54 PM
To: Andrew Patel <[Redacted]>; Jill Shellow' <[Redacted]>
Cc: [Redacted] (USANYS) <[Redacted]>; Donald Yannella ([Redacted]) <[Redacted]>
Subject: RE: Johnny Contreras – Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein Death
Got it, thanks. Same to you and see you next week.
From: Andrew Patel <[Redacted]>
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2019 4:31 PM
To: [Redacted] (USANYS) <[Redacted]>; Jill Shellow' <[Redacted]>
Cc: [Redacted] (USANYS) <[Redacted]>; Donald Yannella ([Redacted]) <[Redacted]>; Andrew Patel <[Redacted]>
Subject: RE: Johnny Contreras – Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein Death
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2019 4:31 PM
To: [Redacted] (USANYS) <[Redacted]>; Jill Shellow' <[Redacted]>
Cc: [Redacted] (USANYS) <[Redacted]>; Donald Yannella ([Redacted]) <[Redacted]>; Andrew Patel <[Redacted]>
Subject: RE: Johnny Contreras – Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein Death
[Redacted],
Don Yannella, who is actually Mr. Contreras’ lead counsel, will be joining us as well.
Have a good week and weekend.
Andy
EFTA00029264
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 [Redacted] and by return e-mail, and delete all copies of the message from your computer. Thank you.
From: [Redacted] (USANYS) [mailto:[Redacted]]
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2019 4:00 PM
To: Andrew Patel; Jill Shellow'
Cc: [Redacted] (USANYS)
Subject: RE: Johnny Contreras – Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein Death
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2019 4:00 PM
To: Andrew Patel; Jill Shellow'
Cc: [Redacted] (USANYS)
Subject: RE: Johnny Contreras – Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein Death
Hi Andy and Jill,
We are confirmed for 9/3 at 10 am at 1 St. Andrews. See you then.
From: [Redacted] (USANYS)
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 4:35 PM
To: 'Andrew Patel' <[Redacted]>; 'Jill Shellow" <[Redacted]>
Cc: [Redacted] (USANYS) <[Redacted]>
Subject: RE: Johnny Contreras – Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein Death
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 4:35 PM
To: 'Andrew Patel' <[Redacted]>; 'Jill Shellow" <[Redacted]>
Cc: [Redacted] (USANYS) <[Redacted]>
Subject: RE: Johnny Contreras – Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein Death
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
EFTA00029265
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 [Redacted] 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]
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] [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.
EFTA00029266
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 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 [Redacted] and by return e-mail, and delete all copies of the message from your computer. Thank you.
EFTA00029267
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