...The powers of the federal grand jury should not, even in appearance, be utilized to advance the interests of a party to a civil lawsuit.’ Lefkowitz concluded, “I look forward to resolving these open issues with you during our 4:30 call today.” 138 Villafafia was at that time on...

Case 22-1426, Document 77, A138 3536038, Page140 of 258 Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 204-3 Filed 04/16/21 Page 138 of 348 The Court: Are all the victims in both these cases in agreement with the terms of the plea? Ms. Belohlavek: I have spoken...

Case 22-1426, Document ON 138 3536038, Page130 of 258 Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 204-3 Filed 04/16/21 Page 128 of 348 that it was to establish whether, if the plea fell apart, he, as Chief, would agree “that we can go forward with” the...

Case 22-1426, Document 77, 164 3536038, Page166 of 258 Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 204-3 Filed 04/16/21 Page 164 of 348 Longstanding Department policy directs prosecutors to require the defendant to plead to the most serious readily provable charge consistent with the nature and...