Event Details
July 14, 2006
Description
Villafaña met with U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta and Criminal Division Chief Jeffrey Sloman to brief them on the Epstein case.
Participants (3)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Acosta | person | 279 | View Entity |
| Jeffrey Sloman | person | 38 | View Entity |
| Villafaña | person | 551 | View Entity |
Source Documents (1)
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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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