Villafaña reported to Acosta and Sloman about her conversation with Krischer, where she explained the defense was blocking communication channels.
Villafaña wrote to Acosta and Sloman after interviewing three victims, describing their emotional distress, their negative reaction to a potential 18-month deal for Epstein, and their desire for justice over financial restitution.
The Chief sent a copy of a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit opinion to Acosta and Sloman.
The Chief stated she had confirmed with DOJ that her interpretation was correct: CVRA obligations are not triggered until a case is filed.
An attorney complained that the Florida Bar violated his rights and asserted that the CVRA guaranteed him a right to meet with USAO officials.
The Chief informed Acosta and Sloman that according to the 2005 Guidelines, CVRA obligations are not triggered until charges are filed.
After describing the emotional toll on two victims from the day's interviews, Villafaña requested that Acosta and Sloman attend interviews scheduled for the next day.
Sanchez met with Acosta and Sloman, alleging a USAO spokesperson leaked case details and suggested a 'watered-down resolution' to avoid 'ugliness in DC'. The meeting ended when Acosta left and Sloman refused to continue without a witness.
Epstein's defense team (Starr, Lefkowitz, Sanchez) spoke with Acosta and Sloman, expressing concern about a media leak, objecting to the NPA, and pressing for a 'watered-down resolution' where Epstein would plead to coercion, avoid jail time, and not register as a sexual offender.
Sanchez met with Acosta and Sloman, alleging a USAO spokesperson leaked case details and suggested a 'watered-down resolution' to avoid 'ugliness in DC'. The meeting ended when Acosta left and Sloman refused to continue without a witness.
Epstein's defense team (Starr, Lefkowitz, Sanchez) spoke with Acosta and Sloman, expressing concern about a media leak, objecting to the NPA, and pressing for a 'watered-down resolution' where Epstein would plead to coercion, avoid jail time, and not register as a sexual offender.
Lourie emailed Acosta and Sloman asking the USAO to 'stick to our deadline if possible' and opined it was 'a bit extreme' to let the defense argue the case to different agencies.
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