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person Acosta
Business associate
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person Sloman
Business associate
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person Lourie
Business associate
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person Menchel
Business associate
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person Sloman
Professional
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person Acosta
Professional
10 Very Strong
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person Lourie
Professional
10 Very Strong
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person Lefkowitz
Professional
10 Very Strong
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person Menchel
Professional
10 Very Strong
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person Lefkowitz
Professional adversarial
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person Acosta
Subordinate supervisor
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person Oosterbaan
Professional
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person Epstein
Adversarial prosecutor defendant
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person Sloman
Subordinate supervisor
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person Reiter
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person Edwards
Legal representative
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person Epstein
Prosecutor defendant
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person Edwards
Professional
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person Acosta
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person Menchel
Subordinate supervisor
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person Alex Acosta
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person OPR
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person Black
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person Epstein
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person Sanchez
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Date Event Type Description Location Actions
N/A N/A Federal investigation resolved through a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA). N/A View
N/A N/A Menchel made substantive changes to Villafaña's draft letter concerning Epstein's plea deal, incl... N/A View
N/A N/A Lourie informed Villafaña that Acosta did not want to pursue a Rule 11(c) plea. N/A View
N/A N/A Defense counsel pressed hard to eliminate sexual offender requirement (weekend prior to Monday de... N/A View
N/A N/A Negotiations regarding Epstein's case N/A View
N/A N/A Investigation and management of Epstein's case suffered from absence of ownership and communicati... N/A View
N/A N/A Early meeting with Acosta, Sloman, and Menchel where Villafaña raised victim consultation issue a... N/A View
N/A N/A Negotiations for Mr. Epstein's plea agreement. N/A View
N/A N/A Villafaña circulates the defense's proposed plea agreement to supervisors. N/A View
N/A N/A Lourie forwarded an email with suggestions (Alex's changes) to Villafaña, instructing her to inco... 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 Villafaña and her supervisor engaged in phone and email exchanges with Krischer and Epstein's cou... N/A View
N/A N/A Villafaña reacted to the resolution of Epstein's case by writing to her supervisor, expressing di... N/A View
N/A N/A Decision-making process regarding a state-based resolution and a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) ... N/A View
N/A N/A Defense counsel arguing against victim notification letters N/A View
N/A N/A Drafting of victim notification letters N/A View
N/A N/A Decision to resolve case through guilty plea in state court N/A View
N/A Investigation Federal investigation of Epstein N/A View
N/A N/A Victim notification process regarding Epstein's case. N/A View
N/A N/A Villafaña notified Black that USAO opposed transfer of supervision to U.S. Virgin Islands. N/A View
N/A N/A Villafaña passed violation information to Palm Beach County probation office. Palm Beach County View
N/A N/A Villafaña's OPR interview where she stated Epstein's cooperation rumor was false. N/A View
N/A N/A Villafaña spoke with attorneys in the Eastern District of New York regarding Epstein's cooperation. Eastern District of New York View
N/A N/A Villafaña and FBI case agent observed plea hearing from courtroom gallery. Courtroom gallery View
N/A N/A Epstein facing substantial sentence under federal sentencing guidelines, estimated by Villafaña a... N/A View

DOJ-OGR-00023228.jpg

This document is a timeline graphic from a Department of Justice report detailing key events surrounding the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA) analysis in the Jeffrey Epstein case. It tracks internal DOJ communications, victim notifications, and court actions from 2006 to 2008, with an additional sidebar covering legal developments up to 2020. Key events include the signing of the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA), the deferral of victim notification regarding the plea deal, and subsequent court rulings finding that the U.S. violated the CVRA.

Timeline/graphic from doj report
2025-11-20
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DOJ-OGR-00023194.jpg

This document is a page from a DOJ OPR report detailing a timeline of meetings between the USAO (including Alexander Acosta) and Jeffrey Epstein's defense team (including Dershowitz, Starr, and Lefkowitz). It covers the period from February 2007 to January 2008, categorizing meetings as 'Pre-NPA' and 'Post-NPA'. The table logs specific participants and topics, including the presentation of the NPA term sheet, discussions of investigation improprieties, and the negotiation of state plea provisions.

Doj opr report (office of professional responsibility) / investigation record
2025-11-20
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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.

Department of justice opr report (investigation report)
2025-11-20
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This document is a Miami Herald article filed as a court exhibit (Case 1:19-cv-03377) describing Jeffrey Epstein's 2008 work release conditions. It details how Epstein paid Palm Beach Sheriff's deputies to monitor him while he spent up to 12 hours a day at his office, where he met with male and female visitors behind closed doors without deputy supervision. The article notes that visitor logs from this time were kept in a safe but no longer exist, and highlights how deputies began referring to him as a 'client' rather than an 'inmate'.

News article (miami herald) / court exhibit / house oversight document
2025-11-19
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This document details the timeline in June and July 2008 when attorney Bradley Edwards was retained by victims E.W., Jane Doe, and L.M. It highlights that AUSA Villafaña failed to disclose a negotiated plea agreement that would block federal prosecution while simultaneously confirming concrete evidence of Epstein molesting minors. It also notes the U.S. Attorney's Office refusal to share collected evidence, specifically listing items confiscated from Epstein's home such as sex toys and massage equipment.

Legal filing / court document (likely a motion or report referencing affidavits)
2025-11-19
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This document appears to be an excerpt from a news article (likely the Miami Herald) presented as evidence in a House Oversight investigation. It details the 2008 plea deal negotiations and sentencing of Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting a specific quote from prosecutor Villafaña about hiding other crimes and co-conspirators from the judge. It also documents false statements made in court regarding victim notification and includes comments from victims' attorney Bradley Edwards suggesting higher-ups directed the prosecutors' actions. The document includes a footer with contact details for Epstein's lawyer, Darren K. Indyke.

News article excerpt / congressional oversight document
2025-11-19
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021755.jpg

This document, stemming from a House Oversight collection, appears to be an excerpt from a report or article comparing the U.S. Attorney's Office's strict handling of a defendant named McDaniel with their lenient handling of Jeffrey Epstein. It details how prosecutors Acosta and Villafaña negotiated a non-prosecution agreement with Epstein's lawyers (including Jay Lefkowitz) in 2007, suppressing a 53-page federal indictment and keeping victims uninformed to ensure the deal's success. The text highlights the 'Perversion of Justice' investigation which exposed these actions.

Investigative report / article clip (house oversight document)
2025-11-19
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021754.jpg

This document describes a court sentencing hearing for a defendant named McDaniel, where initial arguments for leniency were overturned after the victim's mother revealed further details about McDaniel's behavior. Following an inquiry by Judge Zloch, prosecutor Villafaña admitted to McDaniel's history with other minors, leading the judge to double the sentence to 10 years and later reprimand the prosecutor for withholding information.

Legal/investigative document excerpt
2025-11-19
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The document discusses the handling of sexual abuse cases, mentioning Jeffrey Epstein's leniency and defending prosecutor Villafaña's record through statements by her lawyer, Jonathan Biran. It then details the case of Adam McDaniel, a Texas teenager who traveled to Florida in 2005 to meet a minor he met online, leading to his arrest and guilty plea on federal charges.

News article excerpt / legal discovery document
2025-11-19
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021748.jpg

This document appears to be an email sent by attorney Darren K. Indyke in 2019 (based on copyright), containing the text of a news article or report reviewing the 2008 sentencing of Jeffrey Epstein. The text highlights the courtroom exchange where prosecutor Belohlavek misled Judge Pucillo about victim notification and agreement with the plea deal. It also references Alex Acosta's defense of the deal, the Labor Department's statement, and attorney Bradley Edwards' assertion that prosecutor Villafaña was directed by superiors to keep victims uninformed.

Email/legal correspondence (containing news article excerpt)
2025-11-19
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021746.jpg

This document appears to be a page from a media report or article included in House Oversight materials (Bates stamp 021746). While the caption highlights Alex Acosta's role in the Jeffrey Epstein plea deal, the body text details a parallel or related legal case involving a defendant named McDaniel who preyed on minors. In that case, Judge Zloch criticized prosecutor Villafaña for withholding the defendant's predatory history, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Lourie attempted to have the judge's comments struck from the record.

News article / media excerpt included in congressional evidence
2025-11-19
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021745.jpg

This document details a sentencing hearing for a defendant named McDaniel. The defense (Hunt) argued for leniency, while the prosecutor (Villafaña) requested 5-6 years. The victim's mother provided a statement highlighting the trauma inflicted and revealing that McDaniel had violated a no-contact order and previously discussed sexual acts with another minor. Judge Zloch interrupted the proceedings to inquire specifically about the mention of another incident involving a minor girl.

Legal narrative / court proceeding summary (house oversight record)
2025-11-19
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021743.jpg

This document appears to be a news excerpt or report included in House Oversight records. It highlights the career of AUSA Villafaña, specifically praising her advocacy for victims and mentioning an award she received in 2011. To illustrate her work, the text details the prosecution of Adam McDaniel, a Texas man who traveled to Florida in 2005 to meet a 14-year-old girl he met online, resulting in his 2006 guilty plea for enticing a minor.

News article / legal case summary (congressional oversight record)
2025-11-19
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021738.jpg

This document appears to be an email sent by attorney Darren K. Indyke (likely in 2019) containing the text of a news article reviewing the 2008 plea deal of Jeffrey Epstein. The text highlights the failure to inform victims about the plea agreement, citing court transcripts between Judge Pucillo and prosecutor Belohlavek, and includes comments from victim attorney Bradley Edwards suggesting prosecutors were directed by superiors to settle. The document includes Indyke's signature block with contact details redacted and bears a House Oversight Committee Bates stamp.

Email / legal correspondence (house oversight committee production)
2025-11-19
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021737.jpg

This document, likely an excerpt from a report or article submitted to the House Oversight Committee, details the prosecutorial misconduct surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case. It contrasts a previous case (McDaniel) where prosecutors were criticized for lack of candor with the Epstein negotiations in September 2007, where prosecutors Villafaña and Acosta actively worked to hide the scope of Epstein's crimes from the judge and the public. It highlights an email where Villafaña explicitly states she prefers not to highlight other crimes or potential co-defendants to the judge during sentencing.

Investigative report / news article (evidence in house oversight investigation)
2025-11-19
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021736.jpg

This document serves as an exhibit in a House Oversight investigation, likely highlighting systemic issues or specific personnel (like Andrew Lourie or Alex Acosta) within the U.S. Attorney's office. While the caption references the Epstein plea deal, the body text details a separate case ('McDaniel') presided over by Judge Zloch, where prosecutors (Villafaña and later Lourie) were criticized for failing to disclose the defendant's predatory history or arguing it was irrelevant. The document illustrates a pattern of prosecutorial conduct regarding sexual abuse cases.

News clipping / congressional oversight record
2025-11-19
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021735.jpg

This document is a narrative summary of a sentencing hearing for a defendant named McDaniel, presided over by Judge Zloch. The text details arguments regarding sentencing length, character references, and the victim's mother's statement regarding McDaniel's manipulation and grooming behavior. The page concludes with Judge Zloch interrupting to inquire about a reference to McDaniel's involvement with another minor girl.

Legal proceeding summary / house oversight committee record
2025-11-19
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021733.jpg

This document appears to be an excerpt from a report or news article included in House Oversight files regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. It profiles Assistant US Attorney (AUSA) Villafaña, praising her advocacy for victims and detailing a specific successful prosecution from 2006 involving Adam McDaniel, a Texas man who traveled to Florida to entice a 14-year-old minor. The document highlights the severity of the charges and the gratitude of the victim's parents toward the prosecutor.

Investigative report / news article excerpt (house oversight committee document)
2025-11-19
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This document page, likely from a House Oversight Committee report, features a photograph of a woman (presumably Villafaña) and a text excerpt describing her frustration during legal negotiations. It quotes a communication from Villafaña to Epstein's attorney, Lefkowitz, dated December 13, 2007, in which she claims to have 'bent over backwards' to accommodate the effects of an agreement on Mr. Epstein.

Government report / oversight document
2025-11-19
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From: Villafaña
To: victims

Villafaña sent letters to victims in August 2006, which she stated did not intend to activate the USAO's CVRA obligations.

Letters
2006-01-01
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Epstein Investigation

From: Villafaña
To: USAO Management

Briefing materials for management regarding meetings with Epstein's counsel.

Meetings/briefings
2006-01-01
Communication Source

Non-compliance of proposed sentencing provision

From: Villafaña
To: ["Goldberger", "Black"]

After reviewing the plea agreement, Villafaña sent a letter stating the proposed sentence did not comply with the NPA's requirements.

Letter
-2008-06-27
Communication Source

Concerns about Epstein's plea deal

From: Villafaña
To: ["Sloman"]

Villafaña recounted a conversation with Goldberger where he admitted Epstein would not be at the jail, and told Sloman that "[S]omething smells very bad."

Email
-2008-06-27
Communication Source

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