Event Details
Post-2007
Description
OPR Interviews conducting a retrospective review of the case handling.
Participants (5)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menchel | person | 201 | View Entity |
| OPR Investigators | person | 0 | View Entity |
| Sloman | person | 421 | View Entity |
| Acosta | person | 475 | View Entity |
| Villafaña | person | 551 | View Entity |
Source Documents (1)
DOJ-OGR-00021237.jpg
This document is a page from a DOJ OPR report detailing the internal conflicts and decision-making process regarding Jeffrey Epstein's plea deal in mid-2007. It highlights prosecutor Villafaña's concerns about unauthorized communications between her superiors (Menchel/Lourie) and Epstein's defense team, specifically regarding a state-based plea deal. The text outlines U.S. Attorney Acosta's reasoning for pursuing a state resolution rather than federal charges, citing concerns about victim testimony and legal issues, despite believing the victims' accounts. Footnotes clarify the specifics of the Ashcroft Memo and disputes between Acosta and Sloman regarding who was involved in the decision-making.
Related Events
Events with shared participants
September agreement
2007-09-01 • Unknown
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
Federal prosecution of Epstein
2006-01-01 • N/A
Federal prosecution of Epstein led by Acosta.
2006-01-01 • USA
Sloman instructs Villafaña to provide Lefkowitz with draft victim notification letter.
2007-11-28
Deadline set by Acosta for prosecutors not to issue victim notification letters (5 p.m. Friday).
2007-12-07
Lead case agent informed Villafaña that only 15 known victims had received notification letters.
2007-11-28
Private meeting between Acosta and Lefkowitz at a Marriott hotel in West Palm Beach regarding keeping the deal secret.
Date unknown • Marriott hotel, West Palm Beach
Discussion 0
No comments yet
Be the first to share your thoughts on this epstein event