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This document contains a chain of emails from July 2019 between Jeffrey Epstein's defense attorney, Marc Fernich, and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. The correspondence primarily concerns the coordination of returning personal items (cash, effects) seized from Epstein during his arrest, while the government explicitly states they are retaining his electronic devices pursuant to a search warrant. The emails also reference the submission of a government bail memorandum to Judges Pitman and Berman.

This document contains a chain of emails between Jeffrey Epstein's defense counsel (Martin Weinberg and Marc Fernich) and SDNY prosecutors in July 2019, shortly after Epstein's arrest. The correspondence primarily concerns the return of personal effects (cash, clothes) and the retention of electronic devices (phones, computers) seized during the arrest, with the government confirming they obtained a warrant to search the electronics. Significant discussion focuses on the protocol for reviewing these devices ('taint team') to protect attorney-client privilege and clarification regarding the recusal of the Southern District of Florida (SDFL) and the involvement of the Northern District of Georgia.

This document contains an email exchange from July 2019 involving the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY). A Public Affairs official asks for Jeffrey Epstein's attorney information, and a respondent lists Martin Weinberg, Reid Weingarten, and Marc Fernich as the three attorneys who have appeared for him.

This document is an email thread from July 8, 2019, sent by attorney Marc Fernich. Fernich informs a redacted recipient that he is working with 'Reid' and 'Marty' (likely Reid Weingarten and Martin Weinberg) on Jeffrey Epstein's defense team. He notes that his colleagues are 'phoneless' and requests that any case updates, particularly regarding the judge assignment ('the judge we draw'), be sent directly to him.

This document is an email dated July 12, 2019, from an unidentified sender (likely US Attorney's Office) to an unidentified recipient (likely MCC officials). It serves as a cover letter for a subpoena requesting recordings of Jeffrey Epstein's phone calls and his email correspondence from July 6, 2019, through July 11, 2019. The request explicitly excludes privileged communications with his attorneys Marc Fernich, Martin Weinberg, and Reid Weingarten.

An FBI Receipt for Property (FD-597) dated July 18, 2019, documenting the return of personal items to Marc Fernich. The items include a Florida driver's license, a Lumi-Nox watch, a US Passport in a red case, a wallet containing credit/health cards and $500 cash, and a receipt from the Department of Homeland Security. This occurred shortly after Jeffrey Epstein's arrest in July 2019.

This document is an email thread from July 2019 involving the Southern District of New York (SDNY) and likely Bureau of Prisons staff. An Assistant United States Attorney requests recordings of inmate Jeffrey Epstein's phone calls and email correspondence from July 6 to July 11, 2019, explicitly excluding communications with his attorneys Marc Fernich, Martin Weinberg, and Reid Weingarten. The top email is an automated 'Out of Office' reply from one of the recipients.

This document contains an email chain between the Southern District of New York (SDNY) and the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) regarding a subpoena for Jeffrey Epstein's communications. An Assistant United States Attorney (identified as Maurene) requests email correspondence and phone recordings for inmate Jeffrey Epstein (76318-054) for the period of July 6, 2019, to July 11, 2019, with specific instructions to exclude privileged attorney communications. Adam Johnson, a Supervisory Staff Attorney at the MCC, responds on July 12, 2019, confirming that they 'have no calls or emails for Epstein at this time.'

Defense counsel Marc Fernich writes to Judge Berman to supplement Jeffrey Epstein's bail request, arguing that the government is incorrectly using Epstein's wealth to create an irrebuttable presumption of detention. The letter highlights that Epstein's brother, Mark, is willing to pledge his >$100 million net worth to secure bond, disputes the government's characterization of an expired Austrian passport, and clarifies Epstein's sex offender registration status in New Mexico. The defense also argues that Epstein did not flee despite intense media pressure in late 2018 and offers a forensic accounting of his finances.

A legal letter from attorney Marc Fernich to Judge Richard Berman defending Jeffrey Epstein regarding a foreign passport found in his possession. The defense argues the passport, which bore a non-Jewish name, was given to Epstein by a friend for protection against hijacking and was never actually used for travel. The letter asserts Epstein is solely a US citizen and requests the original document be brought to court for inspection.

This document is the cover page of a court transcript for a conference held on July 8, 2019, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The case is United States of America v. Jeffrey Epstein, with Judge Richard M. Berman presiding. The document lists the appearances of the legal counsel for both the prosecution and the defense, as well as other officials present, including an FBI agent, an NYPD officer, and two probation officers.

This is a legal letter dated July 16, 2019, from attorney Marc Fernich to Judge Richard M. Berman regarding the case of US v. Epstein. The letter serves to supplement Jeffrey Epstein's request for bail by countering the government's arguments for detention made in court the previous day. Fernich argues that the government's position relies on a remand presumption connected to 18 USC § 1591, which Epstein's defense contends does not apply to the core conduct at issue.

This document is the cover page for a court transcript of a conference held on July 15, 2019, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, regarding the case *United States of America v. Jeffrey Epstein* (19 CR 490). It lists the presiding judge, Hon. Richard M. Berman, and details the appearances of the prosecution team (led by Geoffrey S. Berman) and the defense team (including Reid Weingarten, Martin Weinberg, and others). The document was filed on July 24, 2019.

This document is a court docket sheet from the Southern District of New York detailing the initial legal proceedings against Jeffrey Epstein in July 2019. It covers the filing of the sealed indictment on July 2, his arrest on July 6, and the unsealing of the indictment, initial appearance, arraignment (pleading Not Guilty), and status conference on July 8. The document lists the legal teams for both the prosecution (US Attorney's Office) and the defense, as well as the judges assigned to the case.

This document is the first page of a legal letter filed on July 16, 2019, by attorney Marc Fernich to Judge Richard M. Berman regarding the case US v. Epstein. The letter serves to supplement Jeffrey Epstein's request for bail in response to government arguments made the previous day. Fernich argues against the government's reliance on the 'rebuttable remand presumption' connected to 18 USC § 1591 charges, contending in a footnote that the statute does not cover the specific conduct at issue.

This document is a court docket sheet from July 16-23, 2019, detailing the proceedings of United States v. Jeffrey Epstein (Case 19-2221). It documents the denial of Epstein's bail during a hearing on July 18, 2019, presided over by Judge Richard M. Berman, attended by FBI and NYPD representatives. Following the remand order, Epstein's defense team filed a Notice of Appeal on July 22, 2019, along with a sealed document placed in the vault.

This document contains docket entries for Case 19-2221 (USA v. Jeffrey Epstein) from July 15-16, 2019. It records court appearances by Epstein, his defense team (Weinberg, Weingarten, Fernich, etc.), and government representatives (Comey, FBI Agent Young, NYPD Detective Byrne). Key events include the scheduling of a bail hearing ruling for July 18, 2019, the granting of a speedy trial time exclusion, the filing of transcripts from a July 8 conference, and the admission of Martin Weinberg as counsel Pro Hac Vice.