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A letter from the U.S. Attorney's Office (Southern District of Florida), signed on behalf of Alexander Acosta, to Jeffrey Epstein's attorney Jay Lefkowitz. The letter aggressively rebuts Lefkowitz's allegations of misconduct, specifically denying a conflict of interest regarding the potential appointment of Bert Ocariz and defending the office's handling of the Non-Prosecution Agreement and victim notifications. The author expresses surprise at the attacks given previous cooperation and asserts that the office made significant concessions to Epstein during negotiations.

This document contains a chain of emails from October 2007 between Jeffrey Epstein's attorney, Jay Lefkowitz, and officials from the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida (USAFLS), including references to US Attorney Alex Acosta. The correspondence details tense negotiations regarding the Non-Prosecution Agreement, specifically focusing on the selection of a 'Special Master' or attorney representative for the victims, the compensation limits (150k vs 50k), and language allowing for the 'veracity of the victims' claims' to be tested. The government sets a strict deadline for a deal, stating they have made their final concessions.

This document is an email chain from October 2007 between Jay Lefkowitz (Epstein's counsel) and a federal prosecutor (USAFLS) negotiating specific terms of the Non-Prosecution Agreement. The text outlines a mechanism where an independent third party selects an attorney representative for '40 potential complainants,' with Epstein agreeing to pay their hourly legal fees provided they negotiate settlements rather than file contested lawsuits under 18 U.S.C. 2255. The prosecutor's reply accepts most of Lefkowitz's draft but deletes a clause that would have restricted the government from communicating with the independent third party.

This document is a letter from U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta to retired Judge Edward B. Davis, confirming Davis's appointment as a Special Master. The letter outlines the terms of Jeffrey Epstein's Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA), specifically identifying that the U.S. government has identified 34 victims. It details Epstein's agreement to pay for an attorney representative for these victims and waive liability contests in specific civil suits, provided the victims proceed under 18 U.S.C. § 2255.

An email chain concluding with a formal letter from Jay Lefkowitz (Epstein's attorney) to Alex [Acosta] (US Attorney). Lefkowitz argues against federal prosecution, claiming 'Main Justice' is not directing it and that it would be a 'novel application' of statutes. He cites witness testimony alleging women lied about their ages to Epstein and that the FBI pressured women to identify as victims. He requests a meeting to resolve the matter before a July 8 state court deadline.

This document contains an email chain between Jeffrey Epstein's defense attorney, Jay Lefkowitz, and the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida (USAFLS) in late November 2007. The correspondence reveals a significant dispute regarding the government's intention to notify alleged victims about the case under the 'Justice for All Act,' to which the defense strongly objects, arguing it would cause reputational damage and spur civil litigation before a plea is entered. The emails also discuss the selection of attorneys Podhurst and Josephsberg for a role in the proceedings, which the defense ultimately accepts.

This document contains a 2019 SDNY Court Order from Judge Richard Berman docketing two exhibits discussed at a bail hearing. The first exhibit is a transcript of a January 18, 2011, SORA (Sex Offender Registration Act) hearing in New York State Court, where Epstein was classified as a Level 3 sex offender despite arguments from both the Defense and the Prosecution regarding the specifics of his Florida plea deal and the lack of other indictments. The second exhibit is a financial Asset Summary dated June 30, 2019, detailing Epstein's net worth of approximately $559 million, including cash, equities, hedge funds, and properties in New York, New Mexico, Florida, Paris, and the US Virgin Islands.

An email from an Assistant U.S. Attorney to Barry Krischer discussing the confidentiality clauses of Jeffrey Epstein's Non-Prosecution Agreement. The sender informs Krischer that Epstein's defense team (Lefkowitz, Black, Goldberger) must be notified before any disclosure, specifically regarding a request or potential lawsuit from the 'Shiny Sheet' (Palm Beach Daily News). The email also notes that the defense has failed to file the complete agreement with the Court as previously ordered.

A formal letter from the U.S. Department of Justice to Jeffrey Epstein's attorneys, Jay Lefkowitz and Kenneth Starr, dated June 23, 2008. The DOJ states they have reviewed the attorneys' complaints regarding the U.S. Attorney's handling of the Epstein case but decline to intervene, affirming that federal prosecution is appropriate and dismissing allegations of prosecutorial misconduct. Alex Acosta is copied on the correspondence.

This document is an email thread from November 2008 between attorney Jay Lefkowitz (Kirkland & Ellis) and an Assistant U.S. Attorney (USAFLS). Lefkowitz arranges a meeting, noting he will be seeing Jeffrey Epstein during his trip to update him on civil cases, but expresses a desire for his meeting with the AUSA to be primarily social. The AUSA confirms availability and mentions an upcoming email to Lefkowitz and 'Roy' regarding two issues related to Mr. Epstein.

This document is an email chain from November 2007 between Jay Lefkowitz (Kirkland & Ellis) and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida (USAFLS). The correspondence concerns the scheduling of Jeffrey Epstein's plea and sentencing hearings. Lefkowitz asserts that the Court confirmed a date of January 4th for both the plea and sentencing on 'agreed-upon counts,' while USAFLS staff discuss conflicting dates (Dec 14/16) internally and await confirmation from Judge Davis.

This document, likely part of a House Oversight report, contrasts the judicial criticism of the U.S. Attorney's Office for 'lack of candor' in a case involving a defendant named McDaniel with the actions of prosecutors Marie Villafaña and Alexander Acosta in the Jeffrey Epstein case. It details how prosecutors negotiated a non-prosecution agreement in September 2007 that granted immunity to co-conspirators and avoided federal sex trafficking charges. The text highlights an email from Villafaña to Epstein's lawyer, Jay Lefkowitz, explicitly stating her preference not to highlight other crimes or chargeable persons to the judge.

This document is a legal rebuttal from Kirkland & Ellis LLP regarding the government's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA). The defense argues that the DOJ's review was not independent, alleges prosecutorial misconduct regarding victim notification and the selection of victim representatives (citing a conflict of interest involving an AUSA's boyfriend), and disputes the government's characterization of the sexual conduct. The document also details the defense's objections to the government's threat to terminate the agreement if Epstein did not comply with unilaterally modified terms by June 2, 2008.

This document contains an email chain from October 11-12, 2007, between Jay Lefkowitz (Kirkland & Ellis) and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida (Alex Acosta and a redacted AUSA). The emails discuss and finalize the text of an 'Addendum to the Non-Prosecution Agreement' for Jeffrey Epstein. The addendum clarifies the process for appointing an independent third party to select an attorney representative for the victims and stipulates that Epstein will pay the representative's fees but is not obligated to fund contested litigation against himself.

This document appears to be an excerpt from James Patterson's book 'Filthy Rich' (marked as House Oversight evidence) detailing the aggressive legal defense mounted by Jeffrey Epstein. The text describes a 'year-long assault' on prosecutors by an 'army of legal superstars' including Alan Dershowitz and Ken Starr, noting that the defense investigated prosecutors' families to find grounds for disqualification. It chronicles the negotiations leading up to the June 30, 2008 guilty plea, where the prosecution insisted on two years imprisonment and sex offender registration.

This document, likely an excerpt from a news article included in House Oversight records, details Jeffrey Epstein's connections to high-profile figures and his legal strategy during his 2006 prosecution. It describes his recruitment of Virginia Roberts at Mar-a-Lago, his 2002 trip to South Africa with Bill Clinton and celebrities, and his hiring of politically connected lawyers Kenneth Starr and Jay Lefkowitz to combat federal prosecutor Acosta.

An email from attorney Jay Lefkowitz to Alexandra Wolfe dated March 7, 2011. Lefkowitz, representing Jeffrey Epstein, addresses Wolfe's inquiries, asserting that previous press coverage of Epstein has been inaccurate and defamatory. He requests that Wolfe send factual questions for him to answer and provides his contact information.

This document is page 2 of a legal affidavit, likely filed by representatives of the New York Post in December 2018. It details the newspaper's efforts to unseal legal briefs related to an appeal by Jeffrey Epstein, chronicling communications between Post reporter Susan Edelman and the Manhattan DA's office, as well as the affiant's communications with Epstein's lawyers, Jay Lefkowitz and Martin Weinberg. The DA's office indicated they would not oppose a petition for a redacted brief.

An email chain from March 2011 in which attorney Jay Lefkowitz (Kirkland & Ellis LLP) responds to inquiries from Alexandra Wolfe regarding his client, Jeffrey Epstein. Lefkowitz asserts that press coverage of Epstein has been inaccurate and defamatory, requesting that Wolfe submit factual questions in writing. The document includes fragments of Wolfe's initial questions, which reference Epstein's charity initiatives with Bill Clinton.

This document contains an email chain from March 7, 2011, in which attorney Jay Lefkowitz forwards a list of interview questions from journalist Alexandra Wolfe to Jeffrey Epstein (using the alias email jeevacation@gmail.com) and his legal team. Wolfe's questions probe Epstein's current status, including his relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell and Bill Clinton, his business valuation ($15 billion), his time in prison, and his reaction to his conviction. Lefkowitz prefaces the exchange by warning the journalist that previous press coverage has been 'defamatory' and requesting factual questions.

This document is a transcript page from a SORA (Sex Offender Registration Act) hearing for Jeffrey Epstein filed on July 15, 2019. Defense attorneys Jay Lefkowitz and Sandra Musumeci appear for Epstein, who is not present, while Jennifer Gaffney appears for the People. The discussion centers on a 'Level Three' recommendation from the board and the prosecution's hesitation to rely on the Florida probable cause affidavit because Florida only pursued one case despite multiple victims listed.

This document appears to be an excerpt from James Patterson's book 'Filthy Rich' (submitted as evidence to House Oversight), narrating the perspective of the U.S. Attorney (likely Alexander Acosta) regarding the prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein. It details the aggressive tactics used by Epstein's high-profile legal team ('Dream Team'), which included investigating prosecutors' families to find grounds for disqualification. The text outlines the plea negotiations in Fall 2007 and Epstein's eventual guilty plea on June 30, 2008, to state charges involving 18 months (referenced as 'two years' in offer) of imprisonment and sex offender registration.

This document is an email thread from March 7, 2011, in which attorney Jay Lefkowitz contacts Alexandra Wolfe regarding her inquiries about his client, Jeffrey Epstein. Lefkowitz asserts that previous press coverage has been defamatory and requests that Wolfe submit factual questions in writing to ensure accuracy. The top of the document includes fragments of questions regarding Epstein's sentencing leniency and his charitable work with Bill Clinton.