| Connected Entity | Relationship Type |
Strength
(mentions)
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Documents | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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person
Acosta
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Investigator subject |
1
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1 | |
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organization
USAO
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Subject of investigation by |
1
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1 | |
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person
Acosta
|
Subject of review by |
1
|
1 | |
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person
R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA
|
Interviewee interviewer |
1
|
1 | |
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person
Epstein
|
Investigative review |
1
|
1 | |
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person
Jeffrey Epstein
|
Subject of investigation |
1
|
1 | |
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location
USANYS
|
Oversight reporting |
1
|
1 | |
|
person
Lourie
|
Witness investigator |
1
|
1 | |
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person
AUDREY STRAUSS
|
Professional investigative |
1
|
1 | |
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location
USANYS
|
Investigative oversight |
1
|
1 | |
|
location
USANYS
|
Professional interagency |
1
|
1 | |
|
person
Acosta
|
Communicated |
1
|
1 | |
|
person
Acosta
|
Subject of investigation oversight |
1
|
1 | |
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person
Filip
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Interviewed by provided information to |
1
|
1 | |
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person
John Roth
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Provided information to |
1
|
1 | |
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person
Acosta
|
Explained matters to |
1
|
1 | |
|
person
victims
|
Provided information to |
1
|
1 | |
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organization
FBI
|
Provided notification to |
1
|
1 |
| Date | Event Type | Description | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | OPR's criticism of Acosta's decision to approve the NPA and a specific provision within it, witho... | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | OPR investigation into email gaps, questioning Acosta and administrative staff. | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | OPR working with FBI Palm Beach Office, including case agents and Victim Witness Specialist, to o... | Palm Beach | View |
| N/A | N/A | Criminal Division providing OPR with Outlook data (inbox, outbox, sent, deleted, saved emails, ca... | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | CEOS providing OPR with Outlook data and conducting a check of its shared hard drive for document... | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Office of the Deputy Attorney General providing OPR with Outlook data for three individuals, incl... | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | OPR investigation into the handling of the Epstein case and the NPA. | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | OPR's investigation and report on Acosta's handling of the Epstein case, including the decision t... | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Notification received by OPR from FBI and USAO regarding federal investigation and Epstein's plea. | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | OPR received information from or pertaining to 13 victims. | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Menchel's discussion with OPR about his stance on Rule 11(c) pleas and his assumption about Acost... | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Investigation and management of Epstein's case suffered from absence of ownership and communicati... | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | OPR's investigation into potential improper influence in the Epstein matter. | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Roth told OPR he understood Epstein had reneged on the NPA and considered it a "dead letter," thu... | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Deputy Attorney General Filip told OPR he believed the NPA was still in effect and that Epstein w... | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Discussion between Acosta and OPR regarding his letter not being an 'inviting' Departmental review. | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Victims provided OPR with information regarding their contacts with the FBI and USAO. | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Decision-making process regarding a state-based resolution and a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) ... | N/A | View |
| N/A | Investigation | Federal investigation of Epstein | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Villafaña's OPR interview where she stated Epstein's cooperation rumor was false. | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | OPR interview of Acosta regarding his decisions in the Epstein case, where Acosta conceded the NP... | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Negotiation of an agreement allowing Epstein to resolve federal investigation in return for an 18... | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | OPR Interview with Menchel | Unknown | View |
| N/A | N/A | OPR Interview with Acosta | Unknown | View |
| N/A | N/A | OPR review of Acosta's decision regarding victim notification. | N/A | View |
OPR conducted interviews with subjects to understand how the two-year sentence requirement was developed, but was unable to get a clear understanding due to the passage of time.
During an OPR interview, Assistant Attorney General Fisher stated she played no role in the NPA and did not review or approve it.
During an OPR interview, Assistant Attorney General Fisher stated she played no role in the NPA and did not review or approve it.
OPR reviewed written submissions from victims concerning their contacts with the USAO and the FBI.
Stated everyone had concerns about long-term viability of prosecution.
Described unreliable witnesses and those who 'loved' Epstein.
Discussed reliance on team and evidentiary strength.
Acosta affirmed he approved the NPA and accepts responsibility for it.
Acosta admitted they didn't 'take a step back and say, let’s evaluate how this train is moving?'
Acknowledged that the matter would have benefited from more consistent staffing and attention.
Stated client was not told about the NPA or that Epstein would not face federal charges.
it was "unusual to have a U.S. Attorney get involved with this level of detail."
Lourie told OPR his general recollection of concerns about the viability of federal prosecution of Epstein.
Menchel told OPR his belief that Epstein would have gone to trial if charges were filed and the USAO's weighing of risks.
Sloman told OPR about witness challenges and concerns regarding legal theories, including unreliable and impeachable witnesses, and vulnerable victims.
Acosta told OPR about discussions with senior managers regarding victim credibility, reluctance to testify, and evidentiary strength, and his belief that a trial would pose challenges.
FBI co-case agent recalled victims' safety concerns and reluctance to testify during OPR interview.
"I know we would have spoken about this case a lot, okay? And I'm sure with Jeff as well, and there were conversations -- a meeting that I had with Marie and Andy as well."
Well,... he would have been talking to Jeff and Matt, talking to me to the extent that he did, he would have been looking at the Pros Memo and the guidance from CEOS, he would have been reading the defense attorney's letters, maybe talking to the State Attorney, I don't know, just all these different sources of information he was I'm comfortable that he knew the case, you know, that he was, he was reading everything. Apparently, he, you know, read the Pros Memo, he read all the stuff....
Villafaña told OPR USAO had no standardized victim notification method, she crafted a letter herself, did not intend for letters to activate CVRA obligations, and believed victims wouldn't be confused by multiple letters due to agent introduction.
Acosta stated he's unaware of victim notifications rising to management level.
Specialist told OPR that USAO did not file a charging document in Epstein matter, did not get VNS info from FBI, and did not assume responsibility for victim contact.
Villafaña, as Project Safe Childhood Coordinator, treated guidelines as a floor and aimed for a higher standard of contact.
Sloman stated his expectation for the plea, denied directing Villafaña, and addressed the 'public perception' of hiding results, explaining the notification and restitution mechanisms.
Acosta believed the state would notify victims and was unsure about overlap or list sharing with USAO.
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