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GOLDER coe ~ EFTA00175983 JZY (1,Oi I )BERGER JOSEPH R.ATTERBURY : JACK A.GOLDBERGER JASON S.WEISS Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney Member of New Jersey & Florida Bars May 10, 2007 Assistant United States Attorney Office of the United States Attorney Southern District of Florida VIA HAND-DELIVERY JEGE Inc. ("JEGE") and Hyperion Air, Inc. ("Hyperion') Dear Ms. 1 write as counsel to the above noted entities to respond to the subpoenas dated April 24, 2007, served, respectively, on those entities. I understand from Gerald B. Lefcourt and Lilly Ann Sanchez, both counsel to Jeffrey Epstein, that as a result of a telephone conversation had amongst you, Mr. Lefcourt and Ms. Sanchez, you are now seeking documents reflecting: 1. Ownership of JEGE and Hyperion; 2. Assets of JEGE and Hyperion; and 3. Employees of JEGE and Hyperion. As I believe Mr. Lefcourt and Ms. Sanchez told you, JEGE and Hyperion are each wholly owned by Mr. Epstein. Enclosed is an IRS Form 2553 ("Election by a Small Business Corporation") filed by JEGE, showing that Mr. Epstein is the sole shareholder of that entity. A similar document was filed on behalf of Hyperion, but we have not been able to locate it. As soon as we do, we will forward it to you. I have instead enclosed a share certificate reflecting Mr. Epstein's ownership of 100 shares of Hyperion. I can also represent that I have examined the books and records of that company and state that no other shares have been issued. Thus, Mr. Epstein is the sole owner of Hyperion, as well. One Clearlake Centre, Suite 1400 250 Australian Avenue South West Palm Beach, FL 33401 p 561.659.8300 f 561.835.8691 www.agwpa.com EFTA00175984 As to the assets of these entities, both entities exist solely for the purpose of owning their respective aircraft. JEGE owns Mr. Epstein's Boeing 727 and Hyperion owns Mr. Epstein's Gulfstream G-IIB. To demonstrate this, enclosed are (i) the Certificate of Aircraft Registration and Standard Airworthiness Certificate for the Boeing 727, showing ownership by JEGE; and (ii) the Certificate of Aircraft Registration and Standard Airworthiness Certificate for the Gulfstream, showing ownership by Hyperion. As to employees, each of JEGE and Hyperion pays crew costs for the crew members (whom we understand you have interviewed), as well as the costs of contract crew members whom JEGE or Hyperion may sporadically engage. Neither JEGE nor Hyperion employs any other crew members or other personnel. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. / V- jy ul ours, JACK A. GOLDBERGER cc: SA Nesbitt Federal Bureau of Investigation Gerald B. Lefcourt, Esq. 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Epstein is l~e o.dner o~ Atcyzacii azied One Hundred ( 1 00 ) non- otietc,id-mg datoneet- 44, aine , Zot/zotoieOn, ow* on, de, 40,6 ?a, Zortotaleen, de,loabteeotnibetzton,oe, 00,7, d-de-bee-nae- eyndotseei. de,,,a,w,_.;/..fave,,,„,,d dr aidae,./ey,,d,4 c.a./A(1.44i Atm,. @alp A As of July 26, .1991 ••CC.S.. COsernrc EFTA00175987 form (Rev. fury 1999) Department of ee Tema, Worm, Renew &Wee 2553 Election by a Small Business Corporation (Under section 1362 of the Internal Revenue Code) le See Parts II and Ill on back and the separate insttuctions. lie The corporation may either send or fax this form to the IRS. See page 1 of the {named/res. OMB No. 1545.0146 Notes: 1. This election to be an S corporation can be accepted only!, all the tests are met under Who may elect on page t dore instructions ar signatures Xi Parts I and Ill are originals (no photocopies); and the exact name and address of the corporation and other avast, form Information are provkled. 2. Do not file Tonn 71205, U.S. Income Tar Return for en S Corporation, for any tax year hewn the year the election takes effect. 3. If Me corporation was fn existence before the effective date of this election, see Taxes an 5 corporation may orva on page 7 or the kistrucdons, Please rype or Print flectionInkwmation Name ot corporation (see instructions) .11DC.Ta Tor Numbs, street and room or suite no. at a P.O. box, see InØlions.) 103 Fou1k Road, Suite 202 City or town, state. and ZIP code Wilmingtnn. 10F 19803 B Crate incorporated September 7 'non C Slate of incorporatkin Delaware D Election Is to be effective for tax year beginning (month, day. year) : . 1 /0t / 01 E Name and title of officer or legal, representative who the IRS may call for mØ infonnaton Darren K. Indyke, Vice President F Telephone number of officer or legal representative G If the corporation changed its name or address after applying for the EIN shown In A above. check this box . if this election takes effect for the first tax year the corporation exists, enter month, day.,and year of the eeriest of the following: (1) date the corporation first had shareholders. (2) date the corporation first had assets, or (3) date the corporation began doing business Selected tax year Annual return will be filed for tax year ending (month and day) ke__..negember.:31 . If the tax year ends on any date other than December 31. except for an automatic 52-53-week tax-year entitle, web reference to the- of December. you mast complete Part II on the back. If the date you enter is the encfng date a an automatic 52-53-week tax year. Write - 62-53-week year" to the right of the date. See Temporary Regulations section 1.441 2T44(3).: J Name and address of each sharenedder: shatemelers amuse hatinga DommunllY to property m inst In the corporation's stock; and each tenant in common. Joint turark. tenant by the entirety. (A husband aid w/o (and theb estates) cm counted as one shareholder in datamo LM tur matte of shareholders wfthate MIMI to the manner in with the K Shareholders' Cement Statement. Under Denali/es of peguy, we decbto that the electron ot the abovPharned cog:oradon S corporation Under section 1362B) and examined this consent statement. Incheng accompanying schedules and gateman, bast of our komeledge end beret a Is truer. complete. We understand our cement Is may not be withdrawn anar the corporaUen rorord~on. (Shanthoklere sign and dele we consent to be an that wo have . . • • s.1„. . ' • ' Stack Owned . . • . NI Social sisurky member or employer identillcadon number (see Insirucilons) N Shares holder's tax y'e'a, end a t and day) and to the =Met aid binding ad has melee beicw3 • Namber. Crates ecourted debates stock is termed) Signature On Jeffrey E. Epstein 6100 Red Hook Quarter - • .. Suite B-3 ---- . 7(1 - 100 1/1/01 090-44-3348 12/3 ht,,. ThUM*15, USVI 00* ZL. A Under penalties of perjury. 1 declare that I have examined this election it is true. correct °mettle. 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One Clearlake Centre, Suite 1400 250 Australian Ave S. West Palm Beach, FL 33401-5015 Re: Subpoenas to JEGE. Inc. and Hyperion Air. Inc. Dear Mr. Goldberger: It was a pleasure speaking with you today. As we discussed, the deadlines for complying with the subpoenas to JEGE, Inc. and Hyperion Air, Inc. have been extended to May 29, 2007. If there are any categories for which no documents exist, please ask the Custodian of Records to provide a certificate of nonexistence of records. Also, following our conversation I received a voicemail from Lilly Ann Sanchez addressing the subpoenas. Since you have provided a written statement that you represent JEGE and Hyperion, I will assume that you alone serve as their counsel unless you tell me otherwise. With that in mind, pursuant to Rule 6(e), I do not intend to discuss matters related -to these subpoenas with other attorneys. cc: Thank you again for your assistance. By: Sincerely, R. Alexander Acosta Ihn States A9mey Assistant Lnurecrmares ruioniey EFTA00175990 05/15/2007 16:57 FAX 5618021787 USAO WPB FL TRANSMISSION OK ********************* *** TX REPORT s** ********************* TX/RX NO 4676 CONNECTION TEL 8358691 SUBADDRESS CONNECTION ID ST. TIME 05/15 16:57 USAGE T 00'24 PGS. SENT 2 RESULT OK United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Florida 500 S. Australian Ave., Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401-6235 DATE: .545/0 7 FAX #: ORGANIZATION: SUBJECT: CE SC- c;e- /PCP1 /D A ) FROM: NUMBER OF PAGES, INCLUDING THIS PAGE: 2 - COMMENTS: EFTA00175991 United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Florida 500 S. Australian Ave., Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401-6235 DATE: 5//5/0 7 TO: \7 L1 Gadiekri Ect ORGANIZATION: FAX #: g35- SUBJECT: 3 -e -6 FROM: PER/ON NUMBER OF PAGES, INCLUDING THIS PAGE: 2- COMMENTS: Original document: To follow via regular mail To follow via Federal Express To follow via hand delivery Nothing to follow, FAX = original 2 EFTA00175992 U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida Tel: (561) 820-8711 Fax: (561)820-8777 May 14, 2007 VIA HAND DELIVERY Jack A. Goldberger, Esq. Atterbury, Goldberger & Weiss, P.A. One Clearlake Centre, Suite 1400 250 Australian Avenue South West Palm Beach, FL 33401-5015 Dear Mr. Goldberger: 6235 Thank you for your letter of May 10, 2007, and the documents attached thereto. I have enclosed another copy of the grand jury subpoenas that were provided to Bruce Lyons, former counsel for Hyperion and JEGE, on April 25, 2007. The time for responding has passed, so please provide the requested documents as soon as possible. Please also have the Custodians of Records of the Co orations complete the Business Records Certifications and Inventory Forms and return everything to Special at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 505 South Flagler Drive, Suite 500, West Palm Beach, FL 33401- 5933. Thank you for your assistance with this matter. Sincerely, R Al EXANDER ACOSTA Enclosures cc: Special E. Nesbitt FBI EFTA00175993 Atterbury Goldberger fl Weiss, P.A. no Australian Avenue South Suite #1400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 659-8300; fax (561) 835-8691 FAX TRANSMITTAL COVER SHEET DATE' May 17, 2007 TO: Ann Marie C. Villafana. Esq. FROM: (561) 802.1787 REMARKS: JEGE, Inc. Cl Hyperion Air, Inc. TOTAL PAGES: including cover sheet 345, e -64*) *** PLEASE NOTE ',CONFIDENTIALITY WARNING *** ralfaxiAMOA INFANDAD FON TIfig USE OF TIM INDIVIDUAL OA AMITY TO MUCH IF IS "kingiakt punIAT CONTAIN INFOISATION THAT II NIIVINSOND. COlatinattlAl. AND ,AillEtIREILREP2M/KFU UNDIS AFFILICAMS LAW. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or the employee or responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notifle at any dissemination, distribution or copying of this conununication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this conununication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone, and return the original message to us at the above address via the U.S. Postal Mail Service. Thank you for your cooperation. ?0/10 16985£9199 'ON Aid ud 6S:SO OH,l. 1.00?-11—Mil4 EFTA00175994 JOSEPH R. ATTERI3URY I JACK A. GOLDBERGER JASON S.WEISS ' Board Certified Criminal heal Attowier Member of New Jcsisey fibril* Pew; May 17, 2007 A. Marie Villafatia, Esq. Assistant United States Attorney Office of the United States Attorney RE: JEGE, Inc. ("JEGE") and Hyperion Air Inc. ("Hyperion') Dear Ms. Villafaiia: Thank you very much for your letter dated May 15, 2007 concerning the subpoenas issued to JEGE, Inc. and Hyperion Air, Inc., along with your agreement to extend compliance deadlines until May 29, 2007. 1 apologize for any confusion concerning representation created by my letter to you of May 10, 2007 on behalf of the corporations, and the subsequent telephone call you received from Lilly Ann Sanchez, also on behalf of the corporations. Please be advised that 1 am working with Lily Ann Sanchez and Gerald B. Lefcourt in regard to these subpoenas. Accordingly, please feel free to speak to or communicate with myself, Ms. Sanchez and/or Mr. Lefcourt concerning matters related to the ubpoenas. Very tr,41y yours, GOLDBERGER cc: Federal Bureau of Inve afloat Lilly Ann anc ez, . Gerald B. Lcfcourt, l3sq. One Clearlake Centre. Suite 1400 2.50 Australian Avenue South West. Palm Beach. 11. 33401 p 56I .659.8300 f 561.835.8691 www.agwpa.com 30/a0 1698968199 'ON 'NJ Wd b£:90 LO0e-il:Aiii-. EFTA00175995 Atterbury Goldberger Cl Weiss, P.A. 250 Australian Avenue South Suite #1400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 659-8300; fax (561) 835-8691 FAX TRANSMITTAL COVER SHEET DATES May1712007 TO: Ann Marie C. Villafana, Esq. FROMs (sot) 802.1787 REMARKS. JEGE, Inc. f..4 Hyperion Air, Inc. TOTAL PAGE& 2 including cover sheet * * * PLEASE NOTE - CONFIDENTIALITY WARNING * * * M.ttaillACMILIMMEALFINLIZILVIASIIIIIILMEM161talstinrr TO wows rr WW2 PSOILDISCLOW.SIWurosa la LAW. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or the employee or responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication Is strictly prohibited. If you have received this eonunuttication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone, and return the original message to us at the above address via the V.S. Postal Mail Service. Thank you for your cooperation. d0/10 1698982199 'ON XUJ Wd el :170 WHI L00Z-LI-AVW EFTA00175996 'JOSEPH it ATTERBURY ' 1 JACK A. GOLDBERGER JASON S.WEISS 'Board Certified Cevidnal li kil Acorn. Member of New Jamey et Fleet*. RM.!. May 17, 2007 A. Marie Villafafia, Esq. Assistant United States Attorney Office of the United States Attorney Southern District of Florida RE: .IEGE. Inc. ("JEGE '9 and Hyperion Ail: Inc. ("Hyperion") Dear Ms. Villafafia: Thank you very much for your letter dated May 15, 2007 concerning the subpoenas issued to JEGE, Inc. and Hyperion Air, Inc., along with your agreement to extend compliance deadlines until May 29, 2007. I apologize for any confusion concerning representation created by my letter to you of May 10, 2007 on behalf of the corporations, and the subsequent telephone call you received from Lilly Ann Sanchez, also on behalf of the corporations. Lilly Ann Sanchez and I represent the corporations in regard to these subpoenas. Accordingly, please feel free to speak to or communicate with either Ms. Sanchez or myself concerning matters related to the subpoenas. 7 t y ily ours, L. -Th ACK A. GOLDBERGER cc: SA Nesbitt MEN Federal Bureau of Investigation Lilly Ann Sanchez, Esq. One Clearlake Centre. Suite 1400 250 Ausu-allan Avenue South West Palm Beach, FL 33401 p 561.659.8300 f 561.835.8691 www.agwpa.com Z0/Z0 [6995£8[95 'ON XVJ Wd ZI:170 WHI 2,00E-L1-AVU EFTA00175997