August 03, 2007
Cutoff date for Menchel's involvement with actions/decisions.
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menchel | person | 201 | View Entity |
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This document is a page from a DOJ Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) report regarding the Epstein Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA). It concludes that attorneys Menchel, Sloman, Lourie, and Villafaña did not commit professional misconduct because they acted under the direction and approval of U.S. Attorney Acosta, who held broad discretionary authority. The report specifically notes that OPR found no violation of clear statutes or policies in the negotiation and entry into the NPA, including the controversial provision regarding the non-prosecution of unidentified third parties.
Events with shared participants
Sloman becomes First Assistant United States Attorney; Menchel becomes Criminal Chief.
2006-10-02
A meeting occurred between Epstein's defense team and the prosecution, which was followed up by a letter from Sanchez.
2007-07-31
The USAO rejected the defense's proposal and countered with a required two-year term of imprisonment as part of a guilty plea to a federal felony.
2007-08-03
Villafaña and Menchel disagreed about the proposed state resolution for the federal investigation.
2007-01-01
A meeting occurred regarding the Epstein case, preceded by emails from Menchel stating Acosta was still deciding on a course of action.
2007-06-26
OPR investigated whether the USAO violated department policy and whether prosecutors were influenced by improper motives in the Epstein case.
Date unknown
Numerous meetings occurred between the subjects (prosecutors) and Epstein's team of nationally known attorneys.
Date unknown
CEOS Chief Oosterbaan emailed Sloman, Menchel, and Lourie, endorsing Villafaña’s legal analysis and proposed charges.
2007-07-18
Menchel's letter specifying an August 17 plea deadline was sent.
2007-08-03
Acosta, Sloman, Menchel, and Lourie discussed perceived risks and concerns with the evidence and legal theories for a federal prosecution of Epstein.
Date unknown
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