Event Details
October 11, 2007
Description
Press event attended by Acosta.
Participants (1)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acosta | person | 475 | View Entity |
Source Documents (1)
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This page of a DOJ report details negotiations in October 2007 regarding the Epstein Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA). Defense attorney Lefkowitz argued strongly against federal agents or the USAO contacting victims about the settlement, citing confidentiality and grand jury rules. The document chronicles the scheduling of a breakfast meeting between US Attorney Acosta and Lefkowitz in West Palm Beach on October 12, 2007, while prosecutor Villafaña was on sick leave.
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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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Lourie and Acosta revised a draft of the federal plea agreement.
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Acosta advises the Defense that the USAO will defer to the State Attorney regarding victim notification for the State Plea Hearing, but the USAO would notify victims of the Federal Resolution.
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