Event Details
June 26, 2007
Description
Meeting referenced in emails where Acosta was still deciding on the case strategy.
Participants (2)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menchel | person | 201 | View Entity |
| Acosta | person | 475 | View Entity |
Source Documents (1)
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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.
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