Event Details
August 18, 2008
Description
Defense counsel sent letter to USAO seeking to limit victim list.
Participants (2)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epstein's defense counsel | person | 6 | View Entity |
| USAO | organization | 691 | View Entity |
Source Documents (1)
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This document details the process of victim notification following Jeffrey Epstein's plea agreement in July-August 2008. AUSA Villafaña played a central role, sending letters to victims, coordinating with the FBI, and proposing language for victim contact, while also addressing disputes over the final victim list with the defense counsel and her supervisors.
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