Event Details
January 01, 2007
Description
Epstein hired additional attorneys, Kenneth Starr and Jay Lefkowitz from Kirkland & Ellis.
Participants (3)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Lefkowitz | person | 239 | View Entity |
| Kenneth Starr | person | 153 | View Entity |
| Epstein | person | 3850 | View Entity |
Source Documents (1)
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This document details events from August-September 2007 in the Jeffrey Epstein case, focusing on U.S. Attorney Acosta's decision to meet with Epstein's newly hired, high-profile attorneys, Kenneth Starr and Jay Lefkowitz. It reveals internal tensions, with the FBI pushing for federal prosecution, while Acosta strategized with his colleague Sloman to manage the new defense team and prevent them from escalating procedural complaints to Washington D.C. The document also notes Acosta's prior professional relationship with Starr and Lefkowitz from his time at their law firm, Kirkland & Ellis.
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