Marie Villafaña
PersonRelationship Network
Event Timeline
| Connected Entity | Relationship Type |
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person
Alexander Acosta
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Business associate |
6
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2 | |
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person
Alexander Acosta
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Professional |
5
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1 | |
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person
Jeff Sloman
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Professional |
5
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1 | |
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person
Jeffrey H. Sloman
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Professional supervisor subordinate |
5
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1 | |
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person
Jay Lefkowitz
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Negotiating parties |
5
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1 | |
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person
Bradley James Edwards
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Professional adversarial |
5
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1 | |
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person
Barry Krischer
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Adversarial professional |
5
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1 | |
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person
Jay Lefkowitz
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Professional adversarial negotiation |
5
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1 | |
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person
Bradley James Edwards
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Professional opposing counsel interaction |
5
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1 | |
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person
Jay Lefkowitz
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Legal representative |
3
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3 | |
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person
Alexander Acosta
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Subordinate supervisor |
2
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2 | |
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person
Belohlavek
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Cooperative inter agency |
1
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1 | |
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person
Jeffrey Sloman
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Supervisory |
1
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1 | |
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person
Bradley James Edwards
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Professional communication |
1
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1 | |
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person
Barry Krischer
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Professional negotiation |
1
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1 | |
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person
Alexander Acosta
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Supervisory |
1
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1 | |
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person
Alex Acosta
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Subordinate supervisor |
1
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1 | |
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person
Matt Menchel
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Business associate |
1
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1 | |
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person
case agent
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Professional reporting |
1
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1 | |
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person
Alexander Acosta
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Subordinate superior |
1
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1 | |
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person
CEOS Chief
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Subordinate supervisor |
1
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1 | |
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person
Menchel
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Subordinate supervisor |
1
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1 | |
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person
Lourie
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Business associate |
1
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1 |
| Date | Event Type | Description | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | Signing of the final Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) | Unknown | View |
| N/A | N/A | Discussion between Case Agents and Villafaña | Unknown | View |
| 2019-01-01 | N/A | Justice Department launched probe into prosecutor misconduct | Washington D.C. | View |
| 2017-01-01 | N/A | Villafaña Declaration in CVRA litigation regarding her views on the negotiated resolution. | Court filing | View |
| 2008-06-27 | N/A | AUSA Villafaña receives copy of Epstein's proposed state plea agreement. | Unknown | View |
| 2008-06-27 | N/A | AUSA Villafaña received a copy of Epstein's proposed state plea agreement. | N/A | View |
| 2008-01-31 | N/A | Victim interviews conducted. | Unknown | View |
| 2007-12-14 | N/A | Meeting between Epstein counsel, Alex Acosta, Jeff Sloman, the FBI SAC, and Marie Villafaña where... | Unknown | View |
| 2007-09-21 | N/A | Negotiations regarding Sexual Offender Registration Requirement | Florida/West Palm Beach | View |
| 2007-09-20 | N/A | Disagreement/miscommunication regarding the signing of Epstein's plea agreement. Acosta wanted th... | Internal USAO correspondence | View |
| 2007-09-20 | N/A | Villafaña sends final version of plea agreement to Defense after Acosta's edits. | N/A | View |
| 2007-09-17 | N/A | Date referenced when Villafaña sent a draft Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) to Lefkowitz. | N/A | View |
| 2007-09-01 | N/A | Villafaña in negotiations with Epstein's lawyers while FBI investigation was ongoing. | N/A | View |
| 2007-08-08 | N/A | "The meeting on Epstein" involving Acosta, Oosterbaan, and others. | Unknown | View |
| 2007-08-01 | N/A | Investigative steps (New York trip) postponed. | New York | View |
| 2007-01-01 | N/A | Plea bargain negotiation and agreement | Florida | View |
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_013494.tif
This affidavit by attorney Bradley James Edwards details his representation of victims of Jeffrey Epstein in 2008, including the filing of state and federal lawsuits. It highlights his interactions with Assistant U.S. Attorney Marie Villafaña regarding Epstein's plea agreement and concerns that information about the federal prosecution implications of the state plea was not fully disclosed to his clients.
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This document, likely part of a House Oversight report, contrasts the judicial criticism of the U.S. Attorney's Office for 'lack of candor' in a case involving a defendant named McDaniel with the actions of prosecutors Marie Villafaña and Alexander Acosta in the Jeffrey Epstein case. It details how prosecutors negotiated a non-prosecution agreement in September 2007 that granted immunity to co-conspirators and avoided federal sex trafficking charges. The text highlights an email from Villafaña to Epstein's lawyer, Jay Lefkowitz, explicitly stating her preference not to highlight other crimes or chargeable persons to the judge.
Negotiation Dispute
Stating she 'bent over backwards to keep in mind the effect that the agreement would have on Mr. Epstein.'
Re: Request for meeting with Acosta
Sternly worded rebuke rejecting the request for a meeting.
Reactions of victims
Relayed reactions of Jane Doe #14 and #13 regarding Epstein's sentence and need for counseling.
N/A
Asking him to tell Chief Reiter 'the good news' but leave out damages; expressed desire to meet victims personally.
Notice of plea hearing
Villafaña called to provide notice regarding a hearing but did not disclose that state pleas would block federal prosecution.
Notice of Epstein's plea hearing
AUSA Villafaña called Edwards to provide notice to his clients about Epstein's plea hearing scheduled for June 30, 2008.
Notice of hearing
Provided notice of a hearing on June 30, but did not disclose the non-prosecution agreement implications.
Representation of Jane Doe #1 and #2, information regardi...
Edwards contacted AUSA Villafaña to inform her of his representation of Jane Doe #1 and #2 and to request a meeting to provide information regarding Epstein.
Representation of Jane Does
Informed her of representation and asked to meet to provide information regarding Epstein.
Representation of victims
Edwards informed AUSA Villafaña of his representation of Jane Doe #1 (E.W.) and Jane Doe #2 (L.M.) and asked to meet.
OPR Self-Reporting
Regarding self-reporting to OPR false allegations of ethics violations.
Lefkowitz Admission
Regarding Alex Acosta telephone conference with Jay Lefkowitz where Lefkowitz admitted that he never intended to have Epstein plead guilty to an offense that required sex offender registration.
Reaction to 90-day plea deal
"Please tell me that you are joking. Maybe we should throw him [Epstein] a party..."
Jail Time calculation
Confirmed Epstein would serve 15 months; mentioned he could serve time at 'the stockade'. Includes quote: 'Glad we could get this worked out for reasons I won’t put in writing.'
Defense Proposal
Informed Villafaña of defense proposal regarding registration.
Gain Time
Inquired about 'gain time' and ensuring Epstein serves a specific amount of time in jail.
Update on plea negotiations
Informed that the deadline is Monday evening, things don't look promising because defense changed plea from solicitation of minors to forcing adults (non-registrable).
Forwarding Acosta's email
Instructing Villafaña to change the signature block to her name and send as final to Jay [Lefkowitz].
Revised plea agreement
Sent revised plea agreement; advised that if returning to state plea only, the draft NPA from Sept 17 would control.
Forwarding Acosta's changes
Instructed Villafaña to incorporate Acosta's suggestions, change signature block to her name, and send as final to Jay [Lefkowitz].
Plea to federal charges
Response that Epstein was only willing to plead to assault on the plane; and rejection of facts supporting assault on the plane charge.
Wording of sentencing agreement
Discussing the inclusion of co-conspirators and standard language, but explicitly stating a preference not to highlight other crimes or other chargeable persons to the judge.
Litigation Stay
Advised Black that USAO was not willing to agree to a stay.
New York Trip and Litigation Stay
Inquired if she could proceed with NY trip and oppose Black's request to stay litigation regarding computers. Reported interview with 14-year-old victim.
The meeting on Epstein
Regarding 'The meeting on Epstein' involving high-level DOJ staff.
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