Event Details
September 12, 2007
Description
Meeting of USAO representatives, Epstein's defense attorneys, State Attorney, and lead state prosecutor regarding NPA negotiation.
Participants (4)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USAO representatives | person | 0 | View Entity |
| state attorney | person | 22 | View Entity |
| Epstein's defense attorneys | person | 0 | View Entity |
| Lead state prosecutor | person | 0 | View Entity |
Source Documents (1)
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This page from a DOJ OPR report concludes that the frequency of meetings between USAO officials (Acosta, Menchel, Lourie, Sloman, Villafaña) and Epstein's defense team (Starr, Lefkowitz) was not evidence of improper favoritism, given the high-profile nature of the case and the resources of the defendant. It details specific meetings in late 2007 and early 2008, noting that despite defense efforts to involve higher-level DOJ officials (Fisher, Filip), the USAO maintained its position on the federal investigation and the NPA. The report ultimately finds no evidence that these meetings resulted in substantial improper benefits to the defense.
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