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...Alexander Acosta.
She worked with two FBI case agents to develop a federal case against Epstein and, in the course
of the investigation, they discovered additional victims. In May 2007, the AUSA submitted to her
supervisors a draft 60-count indictment outlining charges against Epstein. She also provided a
lengthy...
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...with influential contacts, including William Clinton, Donald Trump, Kevin Spacey,
and Alan Dershowitz, and other “prominent businessmen, academics and scientists.””!° Villafafia,
Lourie, Sloman, and Acosta learned of this press coverage early in the investigation, and thus
understood that Epstein was wealthy and associated with notable public figures.7!' The FBI...
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...Alexander Acosta.
She worked with two FBI case agents to develop a federal case against Epstein and, in the course
of the investigation, they discovered additional victims. In May 2007, the AUSA submitted to her
supervisors a draft 60-count indictment outlining charges against Epstein. She also provided a
lengthy...
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...Alexander Acosta.
She worked with two FBI case agents to develop a federal case against Epstein and, in the course
of the investigation, they discovered additional victims. In May 2007, the AUSA submitted to her
supervisors a draft 60-count indictment outlining charges against Epstein. She also provided a
lengthy...
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...In a brief oral statement, Acosta explained that continued media attention on
his handling of the Epstein investigation rather than on the economy was unfair to the Labor
Department.
On August 10, 2019, Epstein was found hanging in his cell and was later pronounced dead.
The New York City Chief...
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...Attorneys Have Broad Discretion to Resolve Investigations or Cases as
They Deem Appropriate, and Acosta’s Decision to Decline to Prosecute
Epstein Federally Does Not Constitute Professional Misconduct
The U.S. Attorneys exercise broad discretion in enforcing the nation’s criminal laws.?”
As a general matter, federal prosecutors “are designated...
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...Attorneys Have Broad Discretion to Resolve Investigations or Cases as
They Deem Appropriate, and Acosta’s Decision to Decline to Prosecute
Epstein Federally Does Not Constitute Professional Misconduct
The U.S. Attorneys exercise broad discretion in enforcing the nation’s criminal laws.?”
As a general matter, federal prosecutors “are designated...
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...A few days after the meeting,
Villafafia emailed Menchel, stating that she had “figured out a way to do a federal plea with a 2-1/2
year cap.”
Although Acosta had authorized a plea to state charges, emails and other correspondence
show that during the negotiations, the parties also...
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...Villafafia also told
Lefkowitz she was willing to ask Acosta again to approve a federal plea to a five-year conspiracy
with a Rule 11(c) binding recommendation for a 20-month sentence. Villafafia explained:
As to timing, it is my understanding that Mr. Epstein needs to be
sentenced in...
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...That litigation was still pending at the end of July, when Acosta decided to resolve
253 18 U.S.C. § 2251(a) provides, in pertinent part:
Any person who .. . induces . . . any minor to engage in. . . any sexually explicit
conduct for the purpose of producing any visual depiction of such conduct...
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...but the Defense Strongly Objects to the Notification Plan
In anticipation of Epstein’s state court plea, Villafafia reported on November 16, 2007, to
Acosta, Sloman, and other supervisors that she had learned, from FBI agents who met with
Assistant State Attorney Belohlavek, that the State Attorney’s Office wanted...
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...Accordingly, Villafafia drafted an 82-page prosecution memorandum directed to Acosta,
Sloman, Menchel (who had replaced Sloman as the USAO’s Criminal Division Chief the previous
October, when Sloman became the FAUSA), Lourie, and her immediate supervisor, dated May 1,
2007, supporting a proposed 60-count indictment that charged Epstein...
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...Accordingly, Villafafia drafted an 82-page prosecution memorandum directed to Acosta,
Sloman, Menchel (who had replaced Sloman as the USAO’s Criminal Division Chief the previous
October, when Sloman became the FAUSA), Lourie, and her immediate supervisor, dated May 1,
2007, supporting a proposed 60-count indictment that charged Epstein...
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...Attorneys Have Broad Discretion to Resolve Investigations or Cases as
They Deem Appropriate, and Acosta’s Decision to Decline to Prosecute
Epstein Federally Does Not Constitute Professional Misconduct
The U.S. Attorneys exercise broad discretion in enforcing the nation’s criminal laws.7°
As a general matter, federal prosecutors “are...
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...Villafafia became aware of this requirement in late February 2008, and she prepared a written notification
that was edited by Sloman, who discussed it with Acosta. After briefly summarizing the facts, Senior advised:
The Office anticipates charges of violations of Title 18, United States Code,
Sections 371, 2422, 2423, and...
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...Villafafia became aware of this requirement in late February 2008, and she prepared a written notification
that was edited by Sloman, who discussed it with Acosta. After briefly summarizing the facts, Senior advised:
The Office anticipates charges of violations of Title 18, United States Code,
Sections 371, 2422, 2423, and...
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...Alexander Acosta.
She worked with two FBI case agents to develop a federal case against Epstein and, in the course
of the investigation, they discovered additional victims. In May 2007, the AUSA submitted to her
supervisors a draft 60-count indictment outlining charges against Epstein. She also provided a
lengthy...
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...8 OPR was cognizant that Acosta and the three managers all left the USAO during, or not long after resolution
of, the Epstein case, while the AUSA remained with the USAO until mid-2019. Moreover, as the line prosecutor in
the Epstein investigation and also as co-counsel in the...
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...8 OPR was cognizant that Acosta and the three managers all left the USAO during, or not long after resolution
of, the Epstein case, while the AUSA remained with the USAO until mid-2019. Moreover, as the line prosecutor in
the Epstein investigation and also as co-counsel in the...
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...107 As noted below, a contemporaneous email indicates that shortly after the meeting, Lourie and Villafafia spoke
with Acosta and Sloman, who concurred with the agreement.
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...with influential contacts, including William Clinton, Donald Trump, Kevin Spacey,
and Alan Dershowitz, and other “prominent businessmen, academics and scientists.”?!° Villafafia,
Lourie, Sloman, and Acosta learned of this press coverage early in the investigation, and thus
understood that Epstein was wealthy and associated with notable public figures.7!' The FBI...
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...with influential contacts, including William Clinton, Donald Trump, Kevin Spacey,
and Alan Dershowitz, and other “prominent businessmen, academics and scientists.””!° Villafafia,
Lourie, Sloman, and Acosta learned of this press coverage early in the investigation, and thus
understood that Epstein was wealthy and associated with notable public figures.7!' The FBI...
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...Accordingly, Villafafia drafted an 82-page prosecution memorandum directed to Acosta,
Sloman, Menchel (who had replaced Sloman as the USAO’s Criminal Division Chief the previous
October, when Sloman became the FAUSA), Lourie, and her immediate supervisor, dated May 1,
2007, supporting a proposed 60-count indictment that charged Epstein...
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...Alexander
Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, prosecution in this District for
these offenses shall be deferred in favor of prosecution by the State of Florida.”’ The final
paragraph of the prefatory language also states, among other things, that after fulfilling the terms
of the agreement...
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...That litigation was still pending at the end of July, when Acosta decided to resolve
2 18 U.S.C. § 2251(a) provides, in pertinent part:
Any person who .. . induces . . . any minor to engage in. . . any sexually explicit
conduct for the purpose of producing any visual depiction of such conduct...
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