Event Details
May 06, 2008
Description
The Department’s Criminal Division did not conclude its review of Epstein’s appeal, and as a result, Villafaña did not file charges.
Participants (2)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department’s Criminal Division | organization | 10 | View Entity |
| Villafaña | person | 551 | View Entity |
Source Documents (1)
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This document details events in April and May 2008 concerning the federal investigation into Epstein, highlighting prosecutors' frustration with delays caused by the defense's appeal to the Department's Criminal Division. It captures communications showing officials, including Acosta, Villafaña, and Sloman, were concerned about victims losing patience and were contemplating filing charges. Concurrently, it describes a separate legal discussion where USAO supervisors, prompted by an unrelated complaint, affirmed their position that victims' rights under the CVRA are only triggered once formal charges are filed.
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Correspondence regarding the resolution of a dispute and agreement terms concerning Jeffrey Epstein.
2007-12-13 • Unknown
Villafaña wrote to Epstein attorney Lefkowitz regarding a dispute resolution.
2007-12-13 • Unknown
Resolution of a dispute and negotiation of an agreement regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
2007-12-13 • Unknown
Sloman instructs Villafaña to provide Lefkowitz with draft victim notification letter.
2007-11-28
Lead case agent informed Villafaña that only 15 known victims had received notification letters.
2007-11-28
Villafaña completes draft prosecution memorandum.
2007-05-01
Villafaña sought to avoid defense accusations of misconduct by preparing a written notice to victims.
2007-11-01 • N/A
Sentencing hearing for McDaniel
Date unknown • Courtroom (implied)
Acosta made final edits to the Non-Prosecution Agreement, removing language that required actions from the State Attorney's Office and state court, and sent them to Villafaña.
2007-09-24
Epstein signed the final version of the Non-Prosecution Agreement, and his counsel, Lefkowitz, transmitted the signed copy to Villafaña.
2007-09-24
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