Villafaña
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FBI
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Professional lack of oversight |
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Epstein
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Investigator prosecutor of |
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State Attorney's Office
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Communicated stopped communicating |
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Bradley Edwards
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Professional adversarial |
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Chief Oosterbaan
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Informed |
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Acosta
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Staff supervisor |
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Chief Reiter
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Contact coordination |
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Sloman
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Collaborators |
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Epstein
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Monitor subject |
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New York AUSA
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Wild
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Interviewed |
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FBI agents
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Collaborated in interview |
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Acosta
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Communicated |
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Sloman
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Communicated |
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Goldberger
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Correspondent |
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Villafaña's immediate supervisor
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Supervisor subordinate corresponded |
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Krischer
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Communicated with |
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Jack Goldberger
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Communicated with |
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Sloman
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Urged |
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agents
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Mr. E
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Epstein
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Prosecutor target |
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Edwards
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Spoke with misled by |
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victims
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Interviewer interviewed |
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Acosta
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Opposing counsel implied |
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| Date | Event Type | Description | Location | Actions |
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| 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-00021411.jpg
This legal document details communications in late 2007 and 2008 between federal prosecutors (Acosta, Sloman, Villafaña) and counsel for Epstein (Lefkowitz) regarding victim contact and a non-prosecution agreement (NPA). While the FBI continued to investigate and interview new potential victims, the prosecution team decided not to inform victims about the NPA, citing concerns that discussing financial settlements would compromise them as witnesses and create impeachment evidence. The document highlights the internal rationale for limiting victim notification, balancing legal obligations with strategic concerns in the case against Epstein.
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This document details the complex discussions and objections surrounding victim notification in a legal case, likely involving Epstein, during late 2007. It highlights concerns raised by the FBI and defense attorneys, particularly Lefkowitz, about the implications of direct victim contact, including potential impeachment material, confidentiality breaches, and grand jury secrecy rules. Various parties, including Villafaña, case agents, and the USAO's Professional Responsibility Officer, navigated these issues, with Villafaña also raising ethical concerns about 'cold calling' victims under Florida Bar Rules.
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This document is a page from a DOJ OPR report detailing the internal handling of victim notifications regarding Jeffrey Epstein's Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA). It describes how prosecutor Villafaña directed agents to inform victims about the deal without disclosing the full text, citing confidentiality clauses and the belief that victims only needed to know about restitution rights. The text highlights a discrepancy between what agents claim they told victim Courtney Wild in October 2007 versus Wild's 2015 declaration stating she was misled about the federal case being dropped.
DOJ-OGR-00021407.jpg
This document details communications from September 2007 concerning a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA). Case Agent Villafaña, prosecutors Acosta and Lourie, and defense attorney Lefkowitz discussed how to handle the NPA's disclosure, with a focus on preventing it from becoming public while navigating legal requirements and informing victims. Villafaña also attempted to coordinate the appointment of an attorney representative for the victims and sought guidance on what information could be shared with them and other agents.
DOJ-OGR-00021406.jpg
This legal document details the aftermath of the signing of a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) with Epstein, focusing on the U.S. Attorney's Office's (USAO) failure to notify victims. OPR's Oosterbaan disagreed with the USAO's decision on policy grounds, while USAO's Sloman believed notification was planned for a later date. Ultimately, despite initial plans by case agents to inform victims, Acosta decided to delay notification about the NPA and its monetary provisions until after Epstein's state guilty plea in June 2008, following objections from Epstein's defense counsel and internal concerns.
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This document is a page from a legal filing, likely an investigative report by the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), detailing interviews about the failure to notify victims before a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) was signed. It presents conflicting accounts from key figures like Sloman, Villafaña, and Acosta regarding the USAO's policy on victim consultation under the CVRA for pre-charge resolutions. The text highlights internal disagreement and confusion over the legal obligations to victims, with CEOS Chief Oosterbaan disagreeing with the USAO's stance but not finding it to be an abuse of discretion.
DOJ-OGR-00021404.jpg
This legal document details a factual dispute investigated by the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) concerning the Epstein case. Prosecutor Villafaña claimed her supervisors—Acosta, Sloman, and Menchel—instructed her not to consult with victims about plea negotiations, an instruction they all deny recalling. The document outlines the conflicting testimonies and notes that while OPR could not definitively resolve the disagreement, it found no documentary evidence to support Villafaña's claim of a specific meeting or instruction on this matter.
DOJ-OGR-00021403.jpg
This legal document details a professional conflict between two government attorneys, Villafaña and Menchel, over plea negotiations in the case of Mr. Epstein. Villafaña accused Menchel, her superior, of violating victims' rights by not consulting them, while Menchel defended his discretionary authority and criticized Villafaña's actions and judgment. The document reveals that on the same day Villafaña criticized Menchel, she herself contacted the defense (Sanchez) about a potential resolution without first speaking to the victims, highlighting the complexities and differing interpretations of prosecutorial obligations.
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This legal document details investigator Villafaña's account of her interactions with Jeffrey Epstein's victims regarding the resolution of the federal case. Villafaña reported to OPR that victims had varied opinions, with many not wanting to testify or have Epstein prosecuted due to fears about privacy, safety, and public disclosure. Declarations from 2017 by both Villafaña and an FBI case agent corroborate that victims expressed significant concerns and did not uniformly push for prosecution.
DOJ-OGR-00021400.jpg
This legal document details the methods used by the FBI and USAO to notify victims in the Epstein case between August 2006 and September 2007, prior to the signing of a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA). It describes how FBI agents hand-delivered letters and pamphlets, the role of the FBI Victim Specialist as a resource, and prosecutor Villafaña's interactions with victims. The document also notes victims' concerns about participating in a federal trial against Epstein.
DOJ-OGR-00021399.jpg
This page from a DOJ OPR report details how prosecutor Villafaña handled victim notification in the Epstein case prior to charges being filed. Villafaña created a custom letter for FBI agents to hand-deliver to victims, outlining their rights under the CVRA, though she claimed this was not intended to formally activate USAO CVRA obligations. The report notes that while Villafaña informed supervisors Lourie and Sloman, the letters were not reviewed by management (including Acosta), who viewed such notifications as routine tasks.
DOJ-OGR-00021390.jpg
This document is a timeline detailing key events from 2006 to 2020 related to the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA) in the context of the Jeffrey Epstein case. It outlines actions taken by the FBI, USAO, and DOJ officials, including Villafaña, Sloman, and Acosta, regarding victim interviews and notifications surrounding Epstein's non-prosecution agreement (NPA) and state court plea. The timeline also tracks subsequent legal challenges by victims, court rulings on CVRA violations, and major developments in the case, such as Epstein's 2019 arrest and death.
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This document is page 187 of an OPR report (filed in 2021/2023 court cases) analyzing former U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. The report concludes that Acosta exercised 'poor judgment' by pursuing a state-based resolution and the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) without adequate consideration or team consultation, allowing Epstein to manipulate the process. It highlights that the decision left victims, the public, and federal agents (FBI and line AUSAs) dissatisfied with the justice achieved.
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This document details the chaotic final stages of the Jeffrey Epstein non-prosecution agreement (NPA) negotiations in September 2007, highlighting how the absence of key personnel like Menchel, Lourie, and Sloman led to a lack of clear ownership and fragmented decision-making. The text specifically critiques a broad provision in the agreement not to prosecute 'any potential co-conspirators,' noting it was accepted with little discussion despite internal concerns, which ultimately precluded the USAO from prosecuting others involved in Epstein's criminal conduct.
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This page from an OPR report discusses the handling of the Epstein case, concluding that prosecutors did not intend to benefit Epstein but that the outcome resulted from Acosta's concerns about state authority. It highlights communication failures within the team, noting that while Acosta was unusually involved in decision-making, he was removed from the supervisory chain and may not have been fully aware of critical details known by staff members like Villafaña.
DOJ-OGR-00021381.jpg
This page from a DOJ OPR report critiques the plea negotiations between the USAO (led by Acosta) and Jeffrey Epstein's defense. It highlights that the 18-month sentence was a reduction from an initial 'non-negotiable' 2-year offer, a decision for which OPR could find no documented justification or legal basis. The report concludes that Acosta viewed the federal case merely as a 'backstop' to state charges, failing to seek a punishment that matched the severity of Epstein's crimes.
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This document details an investigation into the origins of a two-year sentence proposal for Jeffrey Epstein, contrasting the differing recollections of prosecutors Acosta, Lourie, Menchel, and Sloman with documentary evidence. The record shows no indication that Epstein's team initially proposed the two-year term; in fact, they argued against any federal prosecution just before the offer was made. The document also outlines alternative, harsher sentencing options the U.S. Attorney's Office considered, such as a plea to a federal offense with a much longer sentence or a conspiracy charge, and why those options were ultimately rejected.
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This page from an OPR report critiques the USAO's handling of the Epstein Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA), specifically regarding the failure to seize Epstein's computers. It details how prosecutors Sloman and Villafaña postponed litigation to obtain the computers, and how US Attorney Acosta signed the NPA—which effectively ended the pursuit of this critical evidence—despite likely being aware of the ongoing efforts to obtain it. The report argues the USAO gave away significant leverage and potential evidence of crimes without proper consideration.
DOJ-OGR-00021375.jpg
This document is a page from an Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) report criticizing former U.S. Attorney Acosta's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. The report concludes that Acosta's decision to resolve the case with a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) before the investigation was complete was 'poor judgment' and prevented the USAO from obtaining significant evidence, such as surveillance footage from the PBPD and cooperation from potential co-conspirators. The document notes that key investigative steps, like interviewing Epstein's assistants, were not taken before the lenient deal was offered.
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This document is a page from an OPR report analyzing U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. It criticizes the reliance on state procedures for the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA), noting that the specific state charges selected allowed Epstein to avoid sex offender registration in New Mexico due to age-of-consent laws. It also details that Acosta was aware the Palm Beach Police Department distrusted the State Attorney's Office, yet he proceeded with a plea deal that relied heavily on state authorities.
DOJ-OGR-00021373.jpg
This document is a page from an Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) report analyzing prosecutor Acosta's handling of the Epstein case. OPR concludes that Acosta's concerns about federalism led him to craft a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) that paradoxically intruded more on state authority and had negative consequences due to the federal team's unfamiliarity with the state court system. This lack of familiarity, a concern raised by fellow prosecutor Villafaña, resulted in unforeseen outcomes like Epstein obtaining work release, which was contrary to the prosecutors' intent.
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This document is page 172 of a DOJ OPR report (filed in court in 2021 and 2023) criticizing former U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. The text details Acosta's justification for the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA), citing the 'Petite policy' and a desire to avoid stepping on state sovereignty, reasoning the report calls 'flawed and unduly constricted.' The report notes that Acosta admitted the NPA was not an 'appropriate punishment' federally and that Epstein faced 168-210 months under federal guidelines.
DOJ-OGR-00021368.jpg
This document is a page from an OPR report investigating a non-prosecution agreement (NPA) with Epstein. It details the conflicting recollections of prosecutors Acosta and Lourie regarding a broad provision not to prosecute 'potential co-conspirators,' with Lourie suggesting it could have been a message to victims while Acosta focused on Epstein's punishment. OPR concludes the provision was likely intended to protect Epstein's four assistants and other employees, not victims or his influential associates, and that its inclusion was not carefully considered by the USAO.
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This legal document details prosecutor Villafaña's statements to the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) regarding a non-prosecution provision for co-conspirators in Jeffrey Epstein's Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA). Villafaña explains her rationale for including the provision, her communications with her supervisor Lourie, and her belief at the time that it would only protect Epstein's four female assistants, not any of his influential associates. The document suggests a lack of substantive discussion among prosecutors about the provision's potential implications.
DOJ-OGR-00021366.jpg
This document is a page from an Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) report analyzing the negotiation of Jeffrey Epstein's Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA). OPR concludes that the controversial provision not to prosecute "any potential co-conspirators" was not the result of improper favoritism by prosecutors Acosta, Lourie, and Villafaña. Instead, the report finds the broad language evolved from a narrower defense request during the exchange of drafts and was included with little internal discussion or analysis within the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Instruction not to speak to victims
Villafaña was interviewed by OPR, where she claimed she was instructed not to speak to victims during plea negotiations.
Concerns about Menchel violating victims' rights in plea ...
Villafaña sent an email to Menchel (inferred from his reply) accusing him of violating the CVRA and VRRA by engaging in plea negotiations without informing her, the agents, or the victims.
Response to Menchel's rebuke.
Villafaña responded to Menchel's reply, stating that raising concerns for victims should not be seen as a lapse in judgment and that her primary concern was the victims.
Potential resolution of Mr. Epstein's case.
Villafaña sent an email to Sanchez offering to discuss a federal resolution for Mr. Epstein's case. According to her counsel, this was to gauge interest in opening plea negotiations.
Response to Immigration Waiver
'No way. We don't put that sort of thing in a plea agreement.'
Draft plea agreement and NPA for Epstein case
Villafaña circulated a draft federal plea agreement and a draft non-prosecution agreement (NPA) to her colleagues.
Case conduct and authority
A memo or letter from Menchel to Villafaña asserting his authority as Criminal Division Chief, refuting claims he violated policy, stating the US Attorney has ultimate purview, and admonishing Villafaña for disregarding the chain of command.
Concerns about Epstein's confinement terms
Villafaña recounted a conversation with Goldberger, who swore Epstein would be in custody 24/7 but then let it slip he would be at the stockade, not the jail, which Villafaña believed violated the NPA.
Views and objections on a case
Footnote 78 notes that Villafaña sent emails to her supervisors about her views, but none mentioned a decision to offer a two-year term before the July 26 meeting.
Re: Case and e-mail exchange
An email from Villafaña to Menchel (addressed as Matt) stating she now has time to focus on the case and their email exchange. This was sent a week after her communication with OPR.
Prosecution memorandum
Villafaña circulated a prosecution memorandum to her supervisors, after which Lourie recommended charging Epstein with conspiracy.
Epstein Investigation and Menchel's authority
Villafaña acknowledged to OPR that Menchel had authority as Criminal Division Chief but disagreed with his representation of her initial meeting with Acosta and Sloman.
Justification for statements to victims
Villafaña explained to OPR that her statement to victims that the case was 'back under investigation' was accurate from her perspective, as she was actively working on building a federal indictment.
Victim notification of Epstein's June 30, 2008 plea
Villafaña drafted a victim notification letter concerning the plea, which was intended to be sent immediately after the plea occurred. The draft was shared with the defense for comments.
Federal charges against Epstein
Outlined the federal charges against Epstein, which was reviewed by Acosta, Sloman, Menchel, Lourie, and the CEOS Chief.
Epstein NPA and addendum
At Lourie's request, Villafaña sent the NPA and its addendum to Lourie and Oosterbaan.
Victim notification
A potential call with Villafaña about victim notification is mentioned but deemed unlikely because Sloman was on vacation.
No Subject
Publicly released emails that drew criticism when the media learned of them during the CVRA litigation.
Victim notification
A potential call with Villafaña about victim notification is mentioned but deemed unlikely because Sloman was on vacation.
No Subject
Villafaña’s publicly released emails to Lefkowitz, which drew criticism.
Final Version of Federal Plea Agreement
After Acosta edited the Federal Plea Agreement, Villafaña sent a final version to the defense.
Communication with Krischer
Villafaña reported to Acosta and Sloman about her conversation with Krischer, where she explained the defense was blocking communication channels.
Concerns about handling of the Epstein case
A draft email by Villafaña, which her supervisor cautioned her not to send, expressing disagreement with the direction of the investigation.
Plea proposal for Epstein
Described as happening "This morning" relative to Villafaña's email, Lefkowitz called to confirm Villafaña's assessment of sentencing guidelines but proposed that a 14-month sentence might make Epstein eligible for certain considerations.
Notification regarding Epstein's guilty pleas
Villafaña attempted to reach five attorneys representing various victims by telephone immediately after Epstein's June 30, 2008 guilty pleas.
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