EFTA00108697.pdf

Precedence: ROUTINE Date: 03/18/2010 To:Miami Attn: Third Party Draft From: Miami PB-2/PBCRA Contact: Approved By: Drafted By: Case ID #: 72-MM-113327 (Pending) Title:ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ; OBSTRUCTION OO:MM Synopsis: Request case funding in the amount of $275.00 for reimbursement of wire transfer fees for undercover operation. Details: In August 2009, BRADLEY J. EDWARDS, date of birth, November 16, 1975, was contacted by ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ, date of birth, April 12, 1954. EDWARDS was an attorney representing four female plaintiffs who were suing JEFFERY EPSTEIN. RODRIGUEZ was a previous employee of EPSTEIN. EDWARDS deposed RODRIGUEZ and served him with a federal subpoena duces tecum to provide all documents relating to the case. RODRIGUEZ did not turn the documents over but instead tried to sell the documents to EDWARDS, claiming the documents were relevant and important to the civil litigation. EDWARDS explained to RODRIGUEZ that demanding money in return for the documents was illegal and that he was obligated under the subpoena to turn them over. RODRIGUEZ persisted he would only turn the documents over for payment. On November 3, 2009, RODRIGUEZ met with an undercover employee (UCE) in an attempt to sell the documents. Approval was given for $50,000.00 of "show money" for the operation. A $250.00 fee was charged for obtaining the funds in addition to a $25.00 fee for the wire transfer. The total cost for obtaining the show money was $275.00. EFTA00108697