Event Details
January 01, 2008
Description
Villafaña spoke to Edwards on the telephone but did not inform him about the signed NPA.
Participants (2)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards | person | 211 | View Entity |
| Villafaña | person | 551 | View Entity |
Source Documents (1)
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This document analyzes legal conduct related to the Epstein case, focusing on prosecutor Villafaña's alleged misrepresentations and omissions regarding a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) to victims and attorney Edwards in early 2008. It discusses whether her actions violated Florida Rules of Professional Conduct (FRPC) concerning false statements and dishonest conduct, referencing the Eleventh Circuit's findings on the government's handling of victim notifications. The text cites several Florida Bar legal cases to support its analysis of attorney conduct and intent.
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