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person
Jeffrey Epstein
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Person of interest |
5
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1 | |
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person
Lourie
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Employee |
5
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person
Lourie
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Professional |
5
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1 | |
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person
OPR
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Investigator witness |
5
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1 | |
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person
Andrew Lourie
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Professional reporting |
5
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1 | |
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person
Mark Filip
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Professional |
5
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1 | |
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person
Louie
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Professional |
5
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1 | |
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person
Lourie
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Professional subordinate |
5
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1 | |
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person
Andrew C. Lourie
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Professional subordinate superior |
1
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1 | |
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person
Sigal Mandelker
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Professional supervisory |
1
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1 |
| Date | Event Type | Description | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Interviews | OPR conducted more than 60 interviews of witnesses. | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Internal DOJ/USAO reviews of the case evidence. | DOJ Offices | View |
| 2017-05-13 | N/A | Attorney General Jeff Sessions interviewed eight candidates to replace James Comey. | Unknown | View |
This document is a legal rebuttal from Kirkland & Ellis LLP regarding the government's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA). The defense argues that the DOJ's review was not independent, alleges prosecutorial misconduct regarding victim notification and the selection of victim representatives (citing a conflict of interest involving an AUSA's boyfriend), and disputes the government's characterization of the sexual conduct. The document also details the defense's objections to the government's threat to terminate the agreement if Epstein did not comply with unilaterally modified terms by June 2, 2008.
This document is a page from a court transcript dated July 24, 2019. Attorney Mr. Weinberg argues that the timing of Epstein's arrest was suspicious relative to a CVRA filing in Florida. He asserts that high-level DOJ officials, specifically Alice Fisher (then Head of the Criminal Division) and Sigal Mandelker (currently Undersecretary of the Treasury), were directly involved in approving the controversial 2007 non-prosecution agreement.
This legal document argues that the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) was intentionally drafted to provide immunity beyond the Southern District of Florida, evidenced by the removal of limiting language and its replacement with 'United States.' It also refutes the Government's claim that 'Main Justice' was not involved, citing OPR records showing Andrew C. Lourie (Deputy Assistant Attorney General) actively participated in negotiations from Washington, D.C. in September 2007.
This document is a page from a Department of Justice report detailing the sources of information for an Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case. OPR gathered records from U.S. Attorney's Offices in Florida and Georgia, as well as public records from Florida law enforcement agencies. The investigation also involved extensive interviews with subjects, and over 60 witnesses, including former high-ranking DOJ officials like Mark Filip and Alice Fisher, and communications with attorneys for Epstein's victims.
This document is a page from a DOJ report (likely OGR) detailing the period between January and June 2008 regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case. It describes the legal tug-of-war between Epstein's defense (Lefkowitz) and the USAO (Acosta) regarding victim notification under the CVRA, with the defense arguing federal notification was inappropriate. It also details internal DOJ reviews of the case evidence by senior officials (Senior, Oosterbaan, Mandelker, Fisher) which delayed the plea deal, while prosecutor Villafaña and the FBI continued to investigate potential federal charges in anticipation of an NPA breach.
This page from a DOJ OPR report concludes that the frequency of meetings between USAO officials (Acosta, Menchel, Lourie, Sloman, Villafaña) and Epstein's defense team (Starr, Lefkowitz) was not evidence of improper favoritism, given the high-profile nature of the case and the resources of the defendant. It details specific meetings in late 2007 and early 2008, noting that despite defense efforts to involve higher-level DOJ officials (Fisher, Filip), the USAO maintained its position on the federal investigation and the NPA. The report ultimately finds no evidence that these meetings resulted in substantial improper benefits to the defense.
This document page outlines the Department of Justice hierarchy in early 2008 and details a specific period of review by the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS). It recounts a February 21, 2008 conversation where CEOS Chief Andrew Oosterbaan told attorney Lefkowitz that CEOS could take a 'fresh and objective look' at the case rather than partnering with the USAO, provided that would help the process move forward.
This legal document details the delays in Jeffrey Epstein's guilty plea in late 2007, caused by a new strategy from his legal team to appeal to senior Department of Justice officials to invalidate the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA). It chronicles communications between the USAO, the State Attorney's Office, and Epstein's attorneys, including Kenneth Starr and Jack Goldberger, regarding scheduling conflicts and Epstein's compliance with the agreement. Ultimately, these efforts delayed the plea hearing by months, with a final date set for January 4, 2008.
This document details the intensification of plea negotiations in the Jeffrey Epstein case during September 2007. It describes the prosecution, led by Acosta and Villafaña, engaging with Epstein's defense counsel, Gerald Lefcourt, over the terms of a plea deal. The focus of the negotiations shifted to the length of imprisonment, with the USAO moving from a two-year minimum to considering an 18-month sentence, while the defense pushed for a sentence involving home confinement.
This legal document details events in the Jeffrey Epstein case from 2007, focusing on the circulation of a draft non-prosecution agreement (NPA) by USAO attorney Villafaña. It describes a key meeting on September 7, 2007, where Epstein's defense attorneys, including Starr, met with prosecutors, including Acosta, to argue against federal charges. Starr specifically appealed to Acosta by highlighting their shared experience as Senate-confirmed officials.
This document details the involvement of Assistant U.S. Attorney Ann Marie C. Villafaña in the federal investigation of Epstein, which she took over in 2006. It outlines her role in all aspects of the investigation, including negotiating and signing the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) under the direction of superiors like Acosta. The text also covers her subsequent role as co-counsel for the USAO in the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA) litigation brought by Epstein's victims, a role she held until the office was recused in February 2019, shortly before she left the USAO in August 2019.
This document, a page from a legal filing, outlines the organizational structure of federal law enforcement in the Southern District of Florida during a specific period. It identifies key leadership at the Department of Justice, including Attorney General Michael Mukasey, and details the jurisdiction, staffing, and office locations of the U.S. Attorney's Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the region. The text also notes that the FBI's West Palm Beach office handled the 'Epstein investigation'.
This document details the professional background of AUSA Ann Marie C. Villafaña, focusing on her role as the lead prosecutor in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation starting in 2006. It clarifies that while Alexander Acosta made the decision to use a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA), Villafaña was the primary negotiator with Epstein's counsel and drafted the agreement. The text also outlines the timeline of the investigation, the subsequent CVRA litigation, and the eventual finding of government misconduct in 2019.
This document is page 104 of a DOJ report detailing the organizational structure of the Criminal Division and the Office of the Deputy Attorney General in early 2008. It describes a specific interaction on February 21, 2008, where CEOS Chief Andrew Oosterbaan communicated with defense attorney Lefkowitz, offering to have CEOS take a 'fresh and objective look' at the case rather than partnering directly with the USAO. This conversation occurred shortly after a CEOS Trial Attorney had met with victims.
This page from a DOJ OPR report details the delays in Jeffrey Epstein's guilty plea following the signing of the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA). It describes legal maneuvering by Epstein's defense team, including Kenneth Starr calling senior DOJ official Alice Fisher, and disagreements between the USAO and defense regarding the timeline for the plea entry, which was eventually set for January 4, 2008. The document also highlights internal communications regarding Epstein's failure to use 'best efforts' to comply with the NPA timeline.
This document is an email circulating a news article from AmLaw Litigation Daily dated August 14, 2016. The article details a legal victory by Latham & Watkins partners Kathryn Ruemmler, Daniel Schecter, and Dean Dunlavey, who successfully defended Dubai-based Emirates NBD Bank against a trade secrets lawsuit brought by InfoSpan Inc. and represented by Boies, Schiller & Flexner. The document appears to be part of a House Oversight Committee production.
A SmartBrief newsletter dated May 15, 2017, reporting on the search for a new FBI Director following the firing of James Comey. It notes that Attorney General Jeff Sessions interviewed candidates including Adam Lee, Michael Garcia, and Alice Fisher. The document also includes a poll asking readers for their opinion on whether the firing was proper, legal but badly handled, or an obstruction of justice. The document bears a House Oversight Bates stamp.
An email chain from May 15, 2017, in which Darren Indyke informs Jeffrey Epstein ('jeffrey E.') that Alice Fisher is a potential candidate for FBI Director. Epstein replies simply with 'i know'. The email originates from a SmartBrief news alert received by Indyke at his AOL address.
This document is a 'SmartBrief' news digest dated May 15, 2017, focusing on the aftermath of President Trump firing FBI Director James Comey. It details Attorney General Jeff Sessions' search for a replacement, listing potential candidates like Adam Lee, Michael Garcia, and Alice Fisher. It also includes a poll asking readers for their opinion on whether the firing was proper or an obstruction of justice. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' Bates stamp.
An email dated May 15, 2017, from Darren Indyke to Jeffrey Epstein (jeevacation@gmail.com) marked with high importance. Indyke forwards a news brief about the search for a new FBI director specifically to highlight that Alice Fisher is a potential candidate. The document includes Indyke's law firm contact details (partially redacted) and bears the Bates stamp HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025643.
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