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Connected Entity	Relationship Type	Strength (mentions)	Documents	Actions
person Epstein	Client	11 Very Strong	7	View
person Acosta	Professional	10 Very Strong	8	View
person Villafaña	Professional	10 Very Strong	5	View
person Sloman	Professional	9 Strong	5	View
person Villafaña	Professional adversarial	9 Strong	5	View
person Acosta	Professional adversarial	8 Strong	4	View
person Starr	Professional	8 Strong	4	View
person Mr. Epstein	Client	7	1	View
person Acosta	Adversarial negotiating	7	3	View
person Villafaña	Professional opposing counsel	6	1	View
person Starr	Business associate	6	2	View
person Villafaña	Legal representative	6	1	View
person jeevacation@gmail.com	Client	6	2	View
person David	Acquaintance	6	2	View
person Villafana	Professional	5	1	View
person Lourie	Professional	5	1	View
person Sloman	Adversarial	5	1	View
person Jeffrey Epstein	Professional	5	1	View
person Sloman	Professional adversarial	5	1	View
person Villafaña	Professional negotiating parties	5	1	View
person Villafaña	Professional prosecutor defense counsel	5	1	View
person Epstein	Professional	5	1	View
person Acosta	Meeting participants	5	1	View
person Andrew Oosterbaan	Opposing counsel negotiation	5	1	View
person Oosterbaan	Adversarial professional	5	1	View

Date	Event Type	Description	Location	Actions
N/A	N/A	Discussion and agreement on the addendum's terms after a draft was sent and a phone call occurred.	N/A	View
N/A	N/A	Negotiations regarding Mr. Epstein's plea agreement, lasting seven weeks, described as 'spinning ...	N/A	View
N/A	N/A	Villafaña sent a revised plea agreement to Lefkowitz and advised him about the controlling NPA if...	N/A	View
N/A	N/A	Breakfast meeting between Acosta and Lefkowitz	N/A	View
N/A	N/A	Lefkowitz sought to speak to Acosta regarding negotiations.	N/A	View
N/A	N/A	Villafaña sent revised Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) to Lefkowitz.	N/A	View
N/A	N/A	Lefkowitz argued that the government was not required to notify victims under the § 2255 provisio...	N/A	View
N/A	N/A	The defense team rejected Acosta's December 19, 2007, NPA modification letter.	N/A	View
N/A	N/A	Lefkowitz responded to Acosta's NPA proposal, raising 'troubling questions' and noting the incong...	N/A	View
N/A	N/A	NPA Negotiation	West Palm Beach/Florida	View
N/A	N/A	Lefkowitz sent a follow-up letter to Acosta, expressing USAO's concern about Epstein intentionall...	N/A	View
N/A	N/A	Meeting between David Schoen and Lefkowitz regarding a prospective client.	Unknown	View
N/A	N/A	Sentence Reduction	Unknown	View
N/A	N/A	Lefkowitz sent a revised draft NPA	N/A	View
N/A	N/A	Drafting process of the NPA and federal plea agreement	N/A	View
N/A	Legal dispute	Dispute between the prosecution (Sloman) and defense (Starr, Lefkowitz) over the notification of ...	N/A	View
N/A	Legal negotiation	Negotiations over a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) for Epstein, involving arguments, proposals, ...	N/A	View
N/A	N/A	Narrator worked at Kirkland & Ellis.	Kirkland & Ellis	View
N/A	Legal negotiation	NPA (Non-Prosecution Agreement) negotiations between Villafaña and Lefkowitz regarding Jeffrey Ep...	N/A	View
N/A	Meeting	A breakfast meeting between Acosta and Lefkowitz to discuss the NPA.	N/A	View
N/A	Plea agreement negotiation	Discussions and communications regarding the terms of a plea agreement for Jeffrey Epstein, invol...	N/A	View
N/A	Meeting	A breakfast meeting between Acosta and Lefkowitz where Lefkowitz claimed Acosta made several conc...	N/A	View
N/A	N/A	Plea deal negotiation regarding sentence length (18-month vs 20-month) and jurisdiction (state vs...	USAO	View
N/A	Legal negotiation	Lefkowitz sent Villafaña a revised draft Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) proposing an 18-month se...	N/A	View
2025-11-16	Legal drafting	Lefkowitz added a confidentiality clause to a new version of the NPA for the first time.	N/A	View

EFTA00014175.pdf

An Assistant U.S. Attorney emails colleagues to report rumors that Epstein is falsely claiming cooperation in the Bernie Madoff case to secure a reduced sentence from the State Attorney's Office. The email also flags a suspicious court docket change removing 'Special Conditions' from Epstein's sentence and discusses the potential to investigate new allegations involving New York victims, noting interest from Madoff prosecutors in using evidence against Epstein.

2025-12-25

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EFTA00014143.pdf

This document is an internal email from the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida (USAFLS) dated August 25, 2008. The email circulates a draft letter addressed to defense attorneys Lefkowitz and Black (likely Jay Lefkowitz and Roy Black, who represented Epstein) for review and changes. The attachment is titled '080826 [Redacted] Ltr to Lefkowitz and Black.wpd'.

2025-12-25

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EFTA00013754.pdf

This document contains a November 2007 email thread involving the US Attorney's Office (Alex Acosta cc'd) discussing the logistics of Jeffrey Epstein's plea agreement and sentencing. Key topics include the strategic scheduling of the plea/sentencing on December 16th to 'reduce media frenzy,' the legal nuances of his 'sexual predator' designation, and the loophole allowing the Sheriff's Office (rather than State Corrections) to grant him work release. The emails also detail coordination with Epstein's lawyers (Lefkowitz and Goldberger) regarding victim notification and potential conflicts of interest.

Email thread

2025-12-25

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EFTA00013632.pdf

This document is an email chain from December 2007 between likely government prosecutors or officials discussing the Jeffrey Epstein case. The conversation covers the selection of a 'Special Master' (discussing candidates 'Bert' and 'Mr. Ocariz'), communications with Epstein's defense attorney 'Jay' (Lefkowitz) and the firm Kirkland & Ellis. The emails also detail a request for a 'de novo review' of evidence for a proposed indictment, specifically asking for FBI '302s' and state Grand Jury transcripts.

Email chain

2025-12-25

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EFTA00013543.pdf

This document is a chain of internal emails from December 2007, likely among prosecutors, discussing strategy in the Epstein case. Key topics include a request for a 'de novo review' of evidence (including FBI 302s and Grand Jury transcripts) following correspondence from Epstein's defense firm Kirkland & Ellis. The emails also discuss the selection process for a 'Special Master' or similar role, debating candidates named Bert and Mr. Ocariz, and mention drafting a letter to Jay Lefkowitz.

Email chain

2025-12-25

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EFTA00013537.pdf

An email chain between prosecutors or DOJ officials dated December 11, 2007. The correspondence discusses a 'de novo review' of evidence for a proposed indictment against Jeffrey Epstein, triggered by correspondence from the law firm Kirkland & Ellis. The emails mention gathering FBI 302 reports, State Grand Jury transcripts, and audio/video tapes of interviews, as well as a draft letter to 'Jay' (likely Jay Lefkowitz).

Email chain

2025-12-25

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EFTA00013527.pdf

An internal email from an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of Florida (USAFLS) dated November 13, 2007. The email discusses a 'Revised Epstein Letter' and includes an attachment named '071113_Sloman_Ltr_to_Lefkowitz_v2.wpd,' suggesting correspondence between a government official (Sloman) and defense counsel (Lefkowitz). The sender notes a change regarding the 'naming of counsel.'

2025-12-25

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DOJ-OGR-00000182.tif

This document excerpt details ongoing plea agreement negotiations on September 19, 2007, between Villafaña and Lefkowitz, with Villafaña setting a firm deadline for conclusion. It also describes Lourie's review of a plea agreement draft and his concerns regarding provisions for suspending investigation and legal process by the USAO.

Report excerpt

2025-11-20

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DOJ-OGR-00023203.tif

This document is an excerpt from an OPR report analyzing the conduct of prosecutor Villafaña during the federal investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. It concludes that Villafaña consistently advocated for Epstein's prosecution and victims' interests, despite a public narrative suggesting collusion with defense counsel. The report details Villafaña's efforts to protect victims' anonymity, expand the case scope, and draft victim notification letters, while refuting claims that she was 'soft on Epstein' based on witness statements and email context.

Report excerpt

2025-11-20

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DOJ-OGR-00023190.tif

This document details ethical considerations and actions taken by various individuals involved in the Epstein case, particularly focusing on potential conflicts of interest for USAO staff. It highlights discussions and decisions made by Menchel, Sloman, Lourie, and Acosta regarding their relationships with Epstein's attorneys and their professional responsibilities. The document also mentions Acosta's recusal from the case due to potential employment with Kirkland & Ellis and a separate consultation regarding a possible professorship at Harvard while Dershowitz represented Epstein.

Report excerpt

2025-11-20

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DOJ-OGR-00023148.tif

This document details events surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's plea and sentencing from June 2008 to June 2009, including communications between various officials regarding the handling of his case and concerns about the terms of his plea agreement. It highlights discrepancies and objections raised by Villafaña regarding Epstein's proposed custody arrangements, suggesting a potential violation of the agreement's spirit.

Report excerpt

2025-11-20

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DOJ-OGR-00023144.tif

This document details a March 12, 2008 meeting involving Jeffrey Epstein's defense team (Starr, Lefkowitz, Weinberg) and Department of Justice representatives (Oosterbaan, Mandelker, CEOS Deputy Chief) concerning the Epstein case. It outlines concerns raised by the defense regarding USAO actions, including communication issues with state authorities and a purported relationship between USAO official Sloman and a law firm representing victims. The document also mentions Sloman's prior work in private practice specializing in sexual abuse claims.

Report/legal document excerpt

2025-11-20

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DOJ-OGR-00023138.tif

This document details efforts by Acosta to revise the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) with language concerning monetary damages for victims of Jeffrey Epstein, which was ultimately rejected by the defense. It highlights disagreements and frustrations between prosecutors and defense counsel regarding the interpretation and implementation of the Section 2255 provision, particularly concerning victim notification and Epstein's alleged delays in his guilty plea.

Report excerpt

2025-11-20

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DOJ-OGR-00023137.tif

This document details interactions between Jeffrey Epstein's defense team and the USAO in late 2007, focusing on submissions, a key meeting in Miami on December 14, 2007, and the defense's threat to pursue a Department of Justice review. The discussions revolved around defense complaints, a proposed revised indictment, and a new argument by Epstein's attorneys regarding the applicability of the state charge he agreed to plead guilty to. The document also highlights the USAO's internal review processes and Acosta's communication with Assistant Attorney General Fisher regarding the case.

Report excerpt

2025-11-20

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DOJ-OGR-00023136.tif

This document details the efforts of Jeffrey Epstein's defense team in December 2007 to challenge the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) and the federal investigation. It describes how defense counsel Starr and Lefkowitz sent letters and 'ethics opinions' to Acosta, criticizing the investigation and accusing an individual named Villafaña of improper conduct and federal overreaching, while Epstein reaffirmed his acceptance of the NPA.

Report excerpt

2025-11-20

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DOJ-OGR-00023135.tif

This document excerpt details concerns raised by Acosta regarding the handling of Jeffrey Epstein's case, specifically about challenges to the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) and the defense team's tactics. Acosta's letter expresses frustration over the lack of finality and issues being appealed to Department Headquarters, while also setting a deadline of December 7, 2007, for a decision on the Agreement. It also describes Acosta's discussions with OPR and a subsequent response to Acosta from Starr and Lefkowitz.

Internal communication/report excerpt

2025-11-20

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DOJ-OGR-00023131.tif

This document details communications and events surrounding a legal agreement, likely related to Jeffrey Epstein. It highlights disagreements over gag order provisions, the selection of a special master, and concerns raised by USAO representative Villafaña regarding the selection of a private attorney and defense attacks. The document mentions the signing of an NPA addendum by Epstein and his attorneys on October 29, 2007.

Report excerpt

2025-11-20

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DOJ-OGR-00023129.tif

This document details negotiations and communications surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's guilty plea and the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) addendum in late 2007. It highlights disagreements and strategies among prosecutors (Acosta, Sloman, Villafaña, Lourie) and defense counsel (Lefkowitz), including the postponement of Epstein's plea and concerns about Epstein's alleged attempts to discredit victims and influence the legal process. The text also includes Acosta's perspective on not dictating to the state attorney's office.

Report excerpt

2025-11-20

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DOJ-OGR-00023127.tif

This document details discussions and events surrounding the settlement process for victims related to Epstein. It highlights disagreements between Lefkowitz and Villafaña regarding victim communication and legal procedures, and records meetings and email exchanges between Acosta, Sloman, and Lefkowitz concerning an addendum to a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) and a breakfast meeting in West Palm Beach in October 2007.

Report excerpt

2025-11-20

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DOJ-OGR-00023124.tif

This document details aspects of an agreement involving Jeffrey Epstein, including his guilty plea timeline, immunity for co-conspirators, and conditions for federal investigation suspension. It also mentions a concern expressed via email by Lefkowitz to Lourie about media leaks prejudicing Epstein and a New York Post report on Epstein's plea deal from October 2007.

Report excerpt

2025-11-20

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DOJ-OGR-00023122.tif

This document details the finalization and signing of Jeffrey Epstein's Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) on September 24, 2007. It highlights the edits made by Acosta, including changes to Epstein's plea and sentencing requirements, and communications between various parties like Villafaña, Lourie, and Lefkowitz regarding the agreement's language and confidentiality. The document also notes the USAO's duty to redact protected information before disclosure.

Report excerpt

2025-11-20

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DOJ-OGR-00023120.tif

This document details communications and events surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's potential plea deal and sex offender registration in September 2007. It highlights objections from Sanchez and Lefkowitz to the registration requirement, citing a 'misunderstanding' at a prior meeting where prosecutors Krischer and Belohlavek initially stated the offense was not registrable. The document shows efforts by Epstein's defense to avoid registration and secure an 18-month federal camp sentence.

Report excerpt

2025-11-20

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DOJ-OGR-00023118.tif

This document details negotiations and internal communications surrounding a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) related to Epstein, focusing on the involvement of Villafaña, Lefkowitz, Acosta, and Lourie. Key points include Villafaña's revised NPA which proposed a 30-month sentence for Epstein and included non-prosecution for co-conspirators, and a dispute with Lourie over the inclusion of an immigration waiver for Epstein's foreign national assistants. The document also touches on the USAO's general stance on immigration issues and the reluctance to charge Epstein's accomplices.

Report/memo excerpt

2025-11-20

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DOJ-OGR-00023116.tif

This document excerpt details the breakdown of negotiations for a federal plea agreement for Epstein by September 20, 2007, shifting focus to a state-only resolution to which the defense wanted to avoid sexual offender registration. It describes communications between Villafaña, Lefkowitz, Acosta, Lourie, and Krischer regarding proposed plea terms, sentencing, and deadlines, highlighting Villafaña's firm stance against further delays and Epstein's apparent goal to avoid sexual offender registration.

Report excerpt

2025-11-20

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DOJ-OGR-00023115.tif

This document details ongoing negotiations and disagreements surrounding a federal plea agreement for Mr. Epstein in September 2007. It highlights the involvement of Assistant State Attorney Villafaña, who communicated with Belohlavek and sent revised agreements to Lefkowitz, and Acosta, who provided feedback on the USAO's 'hybrid' plea agreement to Lourie, emphasizing the trial team's support is crucial. A key point of contention was the change in offense description from solicitation of minors to forcing adults into prostitution, which made the agreement unacceptable to Villafaña.

Report excerpt / legal document

2025-11-20

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Areas of Concern / USAO Proposal

From: Lefkowitz

To: Sloman

Lefkowitz emailed Sloman identifying 'areas of concern' with a proposal the USAO had made days before.

2007-10-19

Communication Source

Breakfast meeting

From: Acosta

To: Lefkowitz

Acosta had a breakfast meeting with Lefkowitz, after which Acosta immediately communicated with Sloman about their conversation.

Meeting

2007-10-12

Communication Source

Proposed addendum

From: Sloman

To: Lefkowitz

Discussing the text of a proposed addendum to the NPA.

2007-10-11

Communication Source

Proposed addendum text

From: Sloman

To: Lefkowitz

Sloman exchanged emails with Lefkowitz about the text of a proposed addendum to the NPA.

2007-10-11

Communication Source

Arranging breakfast meeting

From: Acosta

To: Lefkowitz

Acosta exchanged emails with Lefkowitz arranging to meet for breakfast the following day.

2007-10-11

Communication Source

Resolving open issues

From: Lefkowitz

To: [unspecified]

Lefkowitz concluded a call, looking forward to resolving open issues at a 4:30 call.

Phone call

2007-10-11

Communication Source

Proposed NPA addendum

From: Sloman

To: Lefkowitz

Sloman sent the text of a proposed NPA addendum to Lefkowitz.

Email/document

2007-10-11

Communication Source

Victim notification

From: Lefkowitz

To: Acosta

Lefkowitz argued that federal agents or USAO staff should not contact identified individuals directly to inform them of the case resolution, and wanted to participate in crafting a mutually acceptable communication.

Letter

2007-10-10

Communication Source

Objection to victim contact

From: Lefkowitz

To: Acosta

Argued that neither agents nor the Office should contact individuals; wanted to participate in crafting the communication.

Letter

2007-10-10

Communication Source

Follow up to conversation

From: Lefkowitz

To: Acosta

Six-page letter expressing serious disagreements with Villafaña's view of the process.

Letter

2007-10-10

Communication Source

Victim notification

From: Lefkowitz

To: Acosta

Letter

2007-10-10

Communication Source

Objection to victim contact

From: Lefkowitz

To: Villafaña

Cautioned that federal agents should not contact victims to inform them of case resolution as it would violate confidentiality.

Letter

2007-10-05

Communication Source

USAO's proposal to use a special master

From: Lefkowitz

To: Villafaña

Lefkowitz cautioned that federal agents or USAO staff should not contact identified individuals directly to inform them of the case resolution, citing confidentiality and Epstein's control over communication.

Letter

2007-10-05

Communication Source

USAO's proposal to use a special master

From: Lefkowitz

To: Villafaña

Letter

2007-10-05

Communication Source

Concern about media leaks regarding Epstein

From: Lefkowitz

To: Lourie

Expressed concern about notification given to Chief Reiter and leaks unduly prejudicing Jeffrey Epstein in the media. Stated, "I am very concerned about leaks unduly prejudicing Jeffrey [Epstein] in the media." and "I have enjoyed working with you on".

2007-10-03

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From: Lefkowitz

To: Lourie

Expressed concern about leaks to the media regarding Chief Reiter notification.

2007-10-03

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Objection to special master proposal

From: Lefkowitz

To: Villafaña

Objected to special master and argued attorney representative should not file lawsuits for victims.

Letter

2007-10-01

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Breakfast meeting

From: Acosta

To: Lefkowitz

Arranging to meet for breakfast the following day.

2007-10-01

Communication Source

Informing victims about NPA

From: Villafaña

To: Lefkowitz

Requested guidance on informing victims about the NPA, stating she was meeting with agents to give 'marching orders'.

2007-09-26

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NPA disclosure

From: Villafaña

To: Lefkowitz

Stated plan to discuss what she can tell attorney representative and victims about agreement, assured Lefkowitz that Chief Reiter is being told not to disclose outcome.

2007-09-24

Communication Source

NPA

From: Lefkowitz

To: Villafaña

Asked Villafaña to prevent the NPA from becoming public.

2007-09-24

Communication Source

Response to confidentiality request

From: Villafaña

To: Lefkowitz

Villafaña responded to Lefkowitz's request, stating she had forwarded the message only to Alex, Andy, and the West Palm Beach manager, and didn't anticipate it going further. She mentioned that one copy would be signed and returned to Lefkowitz, and another placed in the case file, kept confidential due to identifying information about the girls.

2007-09-24

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