EFTA00108642.pdf

Precedence: ROUTINE To: Miami Attn: From: Miami Squad PB-2 Contact: SA Approved By: Drafted By: Case ID #: 72-MM-I13327 (Pending) Title: ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ; OBSTRUCTION OO: MM Synopsis: Request for SAC authority to utilize non Bureau certified undercover employee in an undercover role. Details: On or about August of 2009, Bradley James Edwards, date of birth was contacted by Alfredo Rodriguez, date of birth 04/12/1954. Edwards is an attorney who is representing four female individuals who are suing Jeffrey Epstein (FBI case 31E-MM-108062). Rodriguez was an employee for Epstein. Edwards deposed Rodriguez and served him with a federal subpoena to provide any and all documents relating to the case. Rodriguez was trying to sell Edwards documents that he claimed were pertinent to the civil case. Edwards explained to Rodriguez that his demands were illegal and that he was obligated under the subpoena to turn the documents over. Rodriguez was still demanding $50,000.00 for the documents. OPERATIONAL REQUEST: SAC authority is sought to utilize UCE FBI TFO in an undercover role as the contact for Edwards. Edwards has explained to Rodriguez that he cannot be involved in the transaction because of the illegal nature and that it would be against Edwards' ethical obligations. UCE will contact Rodriguez to collect criminal conversation and to arrange for a face to face meeting where the evidence can be reviewed and the money can be given to Rodriguez. and Rodriguez will meet face to face in a hotel room controlled by the FBI where the transaction will be completed. TFO has been Safeguarded and has applied for the Undercover Certification School. TFO is a seasoned with man ears of undercover experience. TFO supervisor with the concurs with and encourages TFO undercover activities. TFO has been safeguarded by the FBI and has participated in other FBI investigations in an undercover capacity. •• Date: 11/05/2009 EFTA00108642