Michele Dargan
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Jeffrey Epstein
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| 2018-11-28 | N/A | Article publication date | N/A | View |
| 2008-12-13 | N/A | Article 'Palm Beach sex offender Jeffrey Epstein 'treated differently'' published in Palm Beach D... | N/A | View |
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A 2009 article from PalmBeachDailyNews.com details Jeffrey Epstein's release from Palm Beach County jail to serve one year of probation at his home without electronic monitoring. The article includes reactions from victims (Jane Doe No. 3 and No. 5) and their attorneys, who express outrage at the leniency of the sentence and fear of Epstein's wealth and influence. It also lists the specific conditions of his probation, including a curfew and restrictions on contact with minors.
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This document is an internal email chain within the U.S. Attorney's Office dated September 19, 2008. Michele Dargan, a reporter for the Palm Beach Daily News, contacted the office asking why they decided not to prosecute Jeffrey Epstein federally despite the plea agreement terms. The internal response reveals that the Assistant U.S. Attorney on the case refused to speak to the reporter, and the press officer ultimately gave a 'no comment' response.
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This document details events in November 2008 concerning Jeffrey Epstein's work release, which USAO official Villafaña believed breached his non-prosecution agreement (NPA). Villafaña communicated her concerns to defense attorney Black and other officials, leading to a notice of NPA violation and the recusal of Acosta from the case. The document highlights the ongoing dispute regarding the terms of Epstein's incarceration and the perceived special treatment he received.
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This legal document details the FBI's efforts in January 2008 to re-establish contact with victims in the Jeffrey Epstein case by sending standardized notification letters. FBI agent Villafaña expressed concern to her supervisors about losing contact with victims and proposed proactive measures, while also noting that Epstein's defense attorneys were aggressively deposing victims in a related state case. The document highlights the procedural challenges of maintaining victim communication during a complex federal investigation.
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This document details internal DOJ conflicts in November 2008 regarding Jeffrey Epstein's work release. Prosecutor Villafaña argued Epstein's 12-hour-a-day release to the 'Florida Science Foundation' breached his Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) requiring 24-hour confinement, prompting her to ask superiors if she could indict him. Concurrently, USAO official Alex Acosta recused himself from the case due to employment discussions with Epstein's defense firm, Kirkland & Ellis.
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This document details the contentious plea negotiations involving Jeffrey Epstein, where the U.S. Attorney's Office agreed to a non-prosecution agreement without informing the victims, leading to a lawsuit under the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA). The text highlights the government's argument that CVRA rights do not attach without formal federal charges and frames the central legal issue regarding when these rights apply. It includes numerous footnotes citing media reports and legal filings related to the case.
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This article reports on court filings revealing links between Jeffrey Epstein and MC2 modeling agency owner Jean Luc Brunel, alleging they brought underage girls into the country with promises of modeling contracts. The documents state that Epstein provided financial support to MC2 and used his New York condos to house models, while also attempting to block depositions of high-profile associates like Guislaine Maxwell and Bill Clinton.
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This document is a 2011 article from the Palm Beach Daily News reporting that Circuit Judge David Crow dismissed a lawsuit filed by Jeffrey Epstein against attorney Brad Edwards and denied Epstein's request for a gag order. Epstein had accused Edwards, who represented victims, of 'abuse of process' for threatening to depose powerful figures like Donald Trump and Bill Clinton. The article notes the legal arguments between Epstein's lawyer Joseph Ackerman and Edwards' lawyer Jack Scarola regarding media statements and the validity of the complaint.
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This 2011 article from PalmBeachDailyNews.com details the release of Jeffrey Epstein's 'little black book' (address book) during civil litigation against attorney Brad Edwards. The document lists numerous high-profile contacts including Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, Donald Trump, and various celebrities and Palm Beach socialites. It also mentions allegations by Virginia Roberts (Jane Doe 102) regarding her time with Epstein and Prince Andrew, as well as a financial transaction involving Sarah Ferguson.
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A 2009 LexisNexis printout of a Palm Beach Daily News article detailing the unsealing of Jeffrey Epstein's federal non-prosecution agreement. The article highlights that Epstein avoided life in prison for federal sex trafficking charges in exchange for a light state sentence, and controversially secured immunity for co-conspirators Sarah Kellen, Adriana Ross, Lesley Groff, and Nadia Marcinkova. Attorneys for the victims express outrage at the deal and the exclusion of victims from the process.
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This document is a LexisNexis reprint of a June 25, 2009, Palm Beach Daily News article regarding an upcoming judicial ruling on whether to unseal Jeffrey Epstein's federal non-prosecution agreement. The article notes Epstein's imminent release date from the Palm Beach County Stockade (July 22, 2009) and details the legal battle between his attorney, Jack Goldberger, who wants the records sealed to protect third parties, and victims' attorney Brad Edwards, who seeks to use the documents in depositions.
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A May 2010 article from the Palm Beach Daily News reports on a Manhattan federal court hearing where Judge Lawrence M. McKenna took custody of a tape-recorded conversation between reporter George Rush and Jeffrey Epstein. Attorneys for Epstein's victims, Brad Edwards and Paul Cassell, sought the release of the tape to prove Epstein's lack of remorse in civil cases, while Rush's attorneys argued against its release citing reporter's privilege. The judge reserved ruling on whether the 22-minute recording would be released.
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A March 2011 article from the Palm Beach Daily News reporting that attorneys for Jeffrey Epstein's victims filed court papers seeking to invalidate his non-prosecution agreement. The attorneys argue the U.S. Attorney's Office violated the Crime Victims' Rights Act by concealing the deal and sending false notifications to victims.
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An FBI file containing a 2008 Palm Beach Post article detailing Jeffrey Epstein's work-release program while serving an 18-month sentence for soliciting prostitution. The article reveals Epstein was allowed to leave jail six days a week (Friday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.) to work at his West Palm Beach office, monitored by GPS and a private deputy paid for by Epstein. Attorneys representing his victims expressed shock that they were not notified of his release until weeks after it began.
Working on a story on deadline re: Jeffrey Epstein
Inquiry asking why the U.S. Attorney's Office decided not to prosecute Epstein and requesting to speak with the AUSA on the case.
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