Event Details
May 10, 2007
Description
Epstein's defense counsel sought a meeting with senior USAO managers, including Acosta.
Participants (5)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lourie | person | 286 | View Entity |
| Epstein's defense counsel | person | 6 | View Entity |
| Menchel | person | 201 | View Entity |
| Senior USAO managers | person | 0 | View Entity |
| Acosta | person | 475 | View Entity |
Source Documents (2)
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This legal document details internal disagreements within a U.S. Attorney's Office regarding the prosecution of a case, likely against Epstein. Prosecutor Villafaña pushed for a rapid indictment, citing concerns about ongoing crimes, but her superiors, including Menchel, Sloman, and Acosta, believed she was moving too fast and that more review was necessary. The conflict led to multiple communications seeking direction and was later reviewed by the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR).
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This legal document details internal conflicts within the U.S. Attorney's Office regarding the prosecution of a case against Epstein. Prosecutor Villafaña was perceived by her managers, including Menchel, Sloman, and Acosta, as rushing to indict, creating tension and disagreement over the case's timeline and direction. The document highlights differing perspectives on the urgency of the case and the decision-making process, as investigated by the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR).
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Acosta made final edits to the Non-Prosecution Agreement, removing language that required actions from the State Attorney's Office and state court, and sent them to Villafaña.
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Negotiation of a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) between the USAO (represented by Villafaña, Lourie, and Acosta) and Epstein's defense team.
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Lourie and Acosta revised a draft of the federal plea agreement.
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