Defense counsel Marc Fernich writes to Judge Berman to supplement Jeffrey Epstein's bail request, arguing against the government's stance that Epstein's wealth creates an irrebuttable presumption for detention. The letter proposes a forensic accounting by Joel Podgor, notes that Epstein's brother Mark is willing to secure a bond with his >$100 million net worth, clarifies Epstein's sex offender registration status in New Mexico, defends against claims regarding an expired Austrian passport, and argues that Epstein's return to the US despite media pressure proves he is not a flight risk.
Defense counsel Marc Fernich writes to Judge Berman to supplement Jeffrey Epstein's bail request, arguing that the government is incorrectly using Epstein's wealth to create an irrebuttable presumption of detention. The letter highlights that Epstein's brother, Mark, is willing to pledge his >$100 million net worth to secure bond, disputes the government's characterization of an expired Austrian passport, and clarifies Epstein's sex offender registration status in New Mexico. The defense also argues that Epstein did not flee despite intense media pressure in late 2018 and offers a forensic accounting of his finances.
This document is a supplemental letter from Jeffrey Epstein's defense counsel to Judge Richard Berman arguing for bail. The letter attempts to rebut government claims regarding flight risk, offering Epstein's brother Mark (net worth >$100M) as a bond co-signer and proposing a forensic accounting of Epstein's finances by Joel Podgor. It also addresses the expired Austrian passport (claiming it was for protection against hijacking), New Mexico sex offender registration (claiming it wasn't required), and payments to associates (claiming they were employees, not paid-off witnesses).
This is an evidence photograph (marked EFTA00002278) showing the interior of a storage room. The room features industrial shelving holding various plumbing and home fixture supplies in boxes from brands such as Moen, Glacier Bay, and Delta. In the foreground, there are four large, vase-shaped objects wrapped in pink protective foam and orange netting, as well as a distinct wooden chair with rope detailing on the arms. Rolls of carpet or fabric and wicker furniture are visible in the background.
This legal document, dated July 16, 2019, is a filing on behalf of Mr. Epstein addressed to Judge Richard M. Berman. The filing argues that Epstein's finances are too complex to meet the court's 5pm deadline for a financial statement, citing his detention as an impediment. It proposes that the court accept the initial disclosure and, as a condition for granting bail, order a comprehensive forensic accounting of his finances to be conducted by Joel Podgor of the firm Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP.
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