Footnote 70 states that Menchel forwarded an email to Sloman.
Villafaña recounted a conversation with Goldberger, who swore Epstein would be in custody 24/7 but then let it slip he would be at the stockade, not the jail, which Villafaña believed violated the NPA.
Villafaña emailed Sloman about her concern that if victims were told about potential monetary damages, it could be used against them in cross-examination.
Villafaña emailed Sloman to inform him that PBPD Chief Reiter would be notifying victims about the plea. Sloman replied, 'Good.'
A victim's attorney, who was Sloman's former law partner, called Sloman to ask if the federal government could bring charges against Epstein. Sloman refused to answer, citing a potential conflict of interest.
A victim's attorney, who was Sloman's former law partner, called Sloman to ask if the federal government could bring charges against Epstein. Sloman refused to answer, citing a potential conflict of interest.
To avoid misconduct accusations, Villafaña decided to put the victim notification in writing and provided a draft letter to Sloman.
Sanchez emailed Sloman stating a desire to finalize the plea deal, claiming only one issue was outstanding.
Villafaña emailed Sloman to discuss issues, including her concern that the defense was pushing for a resolution to avoid incarceration and registration for Epstein, and commented on Lefcourt's counteroffer.
Villafaña informed Sloman of Oosterbaan's opinion that consultation with victims was required.
Villafaña e-mailed Sloman raising a victim consultation issue, which Sloman then forwarded to Acosta.
In a lengthy email, Villafaña raised the victim consultation issue, stating that she had been reminded by CEOS Chief Oosterbaan that getting victim approval was required by law.
Acosta wrote to Sloman about his concern that Epstein's attorneys would go to DC on grounds of a "process foul" and proposed meeting with them to head this off.
Acosta replied to Sloman, indicating that Epstein's attorneys were considering elevating their objections to DC and that they should strategize but not change their positions.
Acosta explained his intent to meet with the defense, with Oosterbaan participating, 'to discuss general legal policy only'.
Villafaña emailed Sloman suggesting that 'pestering Alex [Acosta] will not do any good' and asked for confirmation.
Villafaña emailed Sloman stating it seemed that pestering Alex [Acosta] would not be productive and asked if she was correct. Sloman replied "Yes."
Lourie asked Sloman if he and Acosta wanted Villafaña to continue updating them directly on the case.
Acosta asked Sloman if it was appropriate to give State Attorney Krischer a heads-up on their investigation. Sloman advised against it, fearing a leak to Epstein.
Villafaña recounted a conversation with Goldberger where he admitted Epstein would not be at the jail, and told Sloman that "[S]omething smells very bad."
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