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This document details internal discussions within the U.S. Attorney's Office in Miami during May-June 2007 regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case. It describes how prosecutor Villafaña submitted a memorandum seeking to file charges by May 15, but her managers, including Sloman, Menchel, and Lourie, paused the process to conduct a more thorough review, including seeking analysis from the DOJ's CEOS section. The document highlights the tension between the desire to move quickly on the indictment, as pushed by the FBI, and the managers' more cautious approach, which ultimately delayed the charges.
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This document is a page from a DOJ OPR report detailing the internal deliberations regarding the federal indictment of Jeffrey Epstein in 2007. It describes AUSA Villafaña's 82-page prosecution memorandum dated May 1, 2007, which recommended a 60-count indictment, and the subsequent strategic disagreement by supervisor Lourie, who preferred a narrower strategy focusing on victims with fewer credibility issues. The text also highlights the unusual involvement of the Miami 'front office' in approval decisions typically handled by the West Palm Beach office.
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This legal document details the early stages of the federal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein in July and August 2006. It highlights the internal communication dynamics, showing investigator Villafaña bypassing her immediate supervisor to report directly to a senior management team in Miami, including Sloman and Acosta. The document also reveals the FBI's distrust of the local State Attorney's Office, fearing leaks to Epstein, and describes the initial evidence-gathering efforts, which included flight manifests and victim interviews.
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This document details the initiation of the federal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein by the U.S. Attorney's Office in May 2006. AUSA Villafaña opened the case, named "Operation Leap Year," due to federal interests and concerns of improper political influence on the state investigation. On July 14, 2006, Villafaña briefed her superiors, U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta and Criminal Division Chief Jeffrey Sloman, to ensure their support for the high-profile and contentious case.
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This document details the legal team assembled by Epstein following the opening of a USAO investigation in late 2006. Epstein hired several high-profile attorneys, including former federal prosecutors Guy Lewis and Lilly Ann Sanchez, and later retained Kenneth Starr and Jay Lefkowitz of Kirkland & Ellis, who contacted the USAO on his behalf in August 2007. The defense team was further expanded with the addition of attorneys Martin Weinberg and Joe D. Whitley.
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This document provides a background on Jeffrey Epstein, detailing his career path from a teacher to a financier at Bear Stearns, his immense and mysterious wealth, and his various properties. It then focuses on the high-profile legal team he assembled to defend against allegations of sexual misconduct in Florida, including attorneys Roy Black, Alan Dershowitz, Jack Goldberger, and Gerald Lefcourt. The text also notes a conflict of interest that arose when Epstein hired Jack Goldberger, whose law partner was married to the Assistant State Attorney on the case.
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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.
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This document outlines the professional histories and specific roles of several key figures from the U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) who were involved in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. It details the career paths of Jeffrey H. Sloman, Matthew I. Menchel, and Andrew C. Lourie within the USAO, describing their supervisory responsibilities, participation in meetings with defense counsel, and involvement in negotiating the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA). The text also notes the career transitions of former U.S. Attorney Acosta, including his recusal from the Epstein matter and subsequent roles as Secretary of Labor and university dean.
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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'.
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This document is a page from a court transcript dated August 10, 2022, detailing the direct examination of a witness named Richards. Richards, an FBI agent, testifies that their career began in 2003, they trained at the FBI academy in Quantico, Virginia, and they have been stationed at the Fort Pierce resident agency of the Miami division since 2014.
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This document is a page from a court transcript filed on August 10, 2022, detailing the direct examination of a witness named Espinosa. The testimony focuses on Espinosa's recollection of booking hotels in Miami for a woman (implied to be Ghislaine) and confirms that Ghislaine dated and was in a relationship with a man named Ted Waitt in the 2000s. A question about whether the woman stayed at 'Epstein's residence' was asked, but an objection to it was sustained by the court.
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Page 53 of a court transcript (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE) featuring the direct examination of a witness named Espinosa. The witness testifies that Epstein allowed friends to hitch rides on his private plane to places like Florida, but Epstein himself did not fly commercial to the witness's knowledge. The witness confirms arranging commercial flights for Ghislaine Maxwell for trips to London (family), Miami, and California when she was not with Epstein.
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This document is page 7 of a BellSouth utility bill statement for Jeffrey Epstein, dated March 5, 2005. It contains standard customer notifications regarding returned check policies and upcoming deadlines for telephone directory updates in various Florida regions (Miami, West Palm Beach, etc.). The document is stamped with DOJ public records request identifiers from a 2017 release.
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This document is a page from the court testimony of a witness named Espinosa (Direct Examination). Espinosa clarifies the distinction between Epstein's assistant (an unnamed female) and Ghislaine Maxwell's assistant (Espinosa herself). The testimony confirms that during the 2000s, Ghislaine traveled with Epstein to his properties, including Palm Beach, but also made independent trips to Miami which Espinosa booked.
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This document is a page from a court transcript featuring the direct examination of a witness named Espinosa. The questioning focuses on the travel habits of Mr. Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, specifically regarding guests on private planes and the use of commercial flights.
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This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, showing the cross-examination of a witness, Ms. Hesse, by an attorney, Mr. Pagliuca. Ms. Hesse testifies that she knew women came to a residence to give massages, even when Maxwell was absent, and that she took messages for them. She also confirms knowing about Maxwell's home in New York but denies any knowledge of a residence in Miami.
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This legal document details Ghislaine Maxwell's life following her father's death and her association with Jeffrey Epstein. It focuses on her seven-year relationship with Gateway, Inc. co-founder Theodore "Ted" Waitt, which began in 2003 and ended after a blackmail attempt by Miami lawyer Scott W. Rothstein. Rothstein, who was running a $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme, demanded $10 million from Waitt to keep Maxwell's name out of Epstein-related lawsuits, an ordeal which their relationship did not survive.
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This document, part of a legal case filed in 2021, details communications and negotiations from September 2007 concerning a potential plea deal for Mr. Epstein. It highlights discussions among various legal professionals regarding charges, sexual offender registration, and the scope of a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA). A key aspect is the USAO's agreement, as part of a draft NPA, not to criminally charge Epstein's female assistants, employees of his corporate entity, and 'potential co-conspirators' in an ongoing federal investigation.
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This document details conflicting accounts surrounding a July 26, 2007 meeting concerning a plea deal for Jeffrey Epstein. While Menchel and Acosta provided vague recollections to the OPR, Villafaña claimed she was left “shocked and stunned” by the abrupt decision to offer a two-year sentence, which she described as “random” and inconsistent with sentencing guidelines. The document establishes that Acosta ultimately made the decision to offer the two-year term of imprisonment.
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This document details the internal decision-making process of the USAO in July 2007 regarding the Epstein case, specifically Alexander Acosta's decision to pursue a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) with a two-year prison term. It highlights a pivotal meeting on July 26, 2007, where supervisor Matthew Menchel ordered prosecutors and FBI agents to halt federal investigative steps because Acosta had decided to offer a 'two-year state deal' instead of federal charges. The text notes that prosecutors were actively preparing a revised indictment and seeking to investigate Epstein's assistants just days before this directive was issued.
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This legal document details internal conflicts within the U.S. Attorney's Office regarding the prosecution of a case against Epstein. Prosecutor Villafaña was perceived by her managers, including Menchel, Sloman, and Acosta, as rushing to indict, creating tension and disagreement over the case's timeline and direction. The document highlights differing perspectives on the urgency of the case and the decision-making process, as investigated by the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR).
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This document details the internal deliberations within the USAO regarding the prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein in 2007. AUSA Villafaña submitted a comprehensive 82-page prosecution memorandum on May 1, 2007, recommending a 60-count indictment for sex trafficking. Supervisor Lourie acknowledged the thoroughness of the work and supported prosecution, but suggested a strategic shift to focus on victims with the highest credibility, while noting that final approval required Miami 'front office' involvement due to the case's profile.
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This document is a page from a DOJ OPR report detailing the initial federal handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case in July-August 2006. It highlights the distrust federal prosecutors (Acosta, Sloman) held toward the Palm Beach State Attorney's Office, fearing leaks to Epstein. It also details the unusual reporting structure where 'Miami' senior management took direct authority, bypassing local supervisors, and notes the FBI's collection of flight manifests and victim testimony despite intimidation tactics by the defense.
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This document is a Palm Beach Police Department incident report narrative detailing the forensic seizure of computers from Jeffrey Epstein's residence and subsequent investigative steps. An officer describes seizing a Dell computer from 'Room B' and a Premio computer from 'Room F,' noting their active states. Detective Joseph Recarey reports on efforts to subpoena Epstein's former houseman, Alfredo Rodriguez, and analyzes phone records showing calls from Haley Robson to a victim on February 6, 2005, the date the victim alleges an incident occurred at Epstein's home.
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This Palm Beach Police Department incident report, dated February 17, 2006, details an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The reporting officer, Joseph Recarey, describes reviewing telephone message books where an individual named Sarah took messages for Epstein, including incriminating phrases like "I have girls for him." The report also documents unsuccessful attempts by Recarey and Det. Caristo to contact two potential witnesses, a minor located via a high school yearbook and another individual named Tatum Miller, whose father's phone number was under subpoena.
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