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FBI VOL00009
EFTA00179797
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Menchel, Matthew (USAFLS) Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 2:09 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS); Lourie, Andrew (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Marie, Is the pros memo the same as the earlier version that Andy emailed me? Also you reference Appendix A in your memo but it wasn't attached to my first memo. Thanks, Matt From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 5:36 PM To: Lourie, Andrew (USAFLS) Cc: Menchel, Matthew (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Hi Andy and Matt Toni and I finalized the forfeiture provisions this afternoon. so here is the indictment with the forfeiture language and another copy of the pros memo. Andy — I will sign the indictment and add it to the packet. Thanks. « File: 070507 Indictment with Forfeiture.wpd » « File: Pros Memo 5-1.07.wpd » .4. Marie Villalaiia Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave. Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 From: Lourie, Andrew (USAFLS) Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 5:17 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: Pls email me pros memo. Thanks. 182 EFTA00179817
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Yera, E.J. (USAFLS) Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 9:53 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: RE: AM - This is so wrong - on so many levels - that I don't know where to begin. From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 9:51 AM To: Yera, EJ. (USAFLS) Subject: FW: Your guidance is sorely needed. A. Metric. l'ilhOna Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach. FL 33401 Phone 561 209.1047 Fax 561 820.8777 From: Lourle, Andrew (USAFLS) Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 9:49 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: marie I believe that Epstein's attys are scared of the victims they don't know. Epstein has no doubt told them that there were many. Thus I believe the frist indictment should contain only the victims they have nothing on at all. We can add in the other ones that have myspace pages and prior testimony in a superseder. I think for the first strike we should make all their nightmare's come true. Thoughts? 183 EFTA00179818
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Laurie, Andrew (USAFLS) Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 9:49 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) marie I believe that Epstein's attys are scared of the victims they don't know. Epstein has no doubt told them that there were many. Thus I believe the frist indictment should contain only the victims they have nothing on at all. We can add in the other ones that have myspace pages and prior testimony in a superseder. I think for the first strike we should make all their nightmare's come true. Thoughts? 184 EFTA00179819
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Vi'latrine, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, May 07. 2007 3:41 PM To: Lourie, Andrew (USAFLS) Cc: Barnes, Antonia (USAFLS) Subject: Revised Indictment Hi Andy —I caught a few typos today in the indictment, so here is a revised version (they didn't change any of the counts). don't think you sent the indictment to Matt Menchel yet, but if you want me to send it to him, please let me know. Thank you. 070507 IndIctment.wpd A. Marie Villafaffa Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 Tracking: 185 EFTA00179820
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Recipient Loune. Mdrew (USAFLS) Barnes. Antonia (USAFLS) 186 Read Read: 5/8(2007 12:37 PM EFTA00179821
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 4:29 PM To: Crespo, Rosita (USAFLS) Cc: Ball, Shawn (USAFLS) Subject: FW: Litigative Consultant SOW Ili Rosita — Here is the amended Memo. The case is highly sensitive because of the large number of identifiable minors, so l have been very succinct. If you have any questions, you can call me at my direct dial (shown below). Thank you. Ut Consultant SOW short.wpd A. Marie Width Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 From: Ball, Shawn (USAFLS) Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 3:19 PM To: Vlllafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: FW: Litigative Consultant SOW From: Crespo, Roslta (USAFLS) Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 3:16 PM To: Ball, Shawn (USAFLS) Subject: Litigative Consultant SOW Shawn, Attach Is the SOW for Litigative Consultant. Add the information needed and return via email. You need to add a brief summary of case. Thanks. Tracking: 187 EFTA00179822
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Recipient Crespo, Rana (USAFLS) Ball, Shawn (USAFLS) 188 Read Read: 5/4/2007 8:08 AM EFTA00179823
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Braden, Myesha Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 12:05 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Cc: Almanza, Paul Subject: RE: 2423(c) and 2423(d) A. Marie, Paul Almanza asked that I respond to your inquiry. Without knowing all of your facts, it does not appear to me that you can use the statue in the ways that you describe. Regarding the first question, I believe that the language of the statute clearly criminalizes engaging in illicit sexual conduct WHILE traveling in foreign commerce. The entire legislative history of the statute shows that it was designed to combat international sex tourism. Also the 'travels in .. . and engages" language bears this out. However, it is not necessary to use 2423(c) to charge him if you know that his intent was to engage in sex with minors. If that is the case, you should charge 2423(b) because it is design to address BOTH interstate and foreign travel for the purpose of illicit sex. Regarding the second question, I must respond with two questions. Can you prove that she arranged the travel and appointments for her own commercial or financial advantage? It sounds like she just doing what her boss in her legitimate job requested of her without additional benefit beyond her standard pay. If that is the case, you will have a great amount of difficulty proving the elements of your case. Can you prove that she purposely arranged appointments with underage prostitutes? Because 2423(f) defines illicit sexual conduct in two ways, both limiting the focus to sexual activity with minors, this is an important issue in deciding whether to charge the assistant. It is also an issue in determining whether your target will be able to raise the affirmative defense provided in 2423(g). If you'd like to give me a call to talk more about this, please feel free to do so. Good luckl Myesha Myeaha K. Braden U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division - CEOS (202) 514.6037 From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) priallto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 10:47 AM To: Almanza, Paul Subject: 2423(c) and 2423(d) Hi Paul — Sorry to bother you. I am charging a case where a man traveled from out of state (and, on one occasion, from outside the country) to Palm Beach County to engage in prostitution with minors. First question: The man clearly traveled in "foreign commerce" when he traveled from outside the U.S. directly to Palm Beach county, and he is a U.S. citizen. Do you think that we could charge 2423(c) even though the sexual activity occurred in the U.S.? Second question: Do you know of anyone who has charged 2423(d)? The man's personal assistant set up the appointments with the prostitutes and also was in charge of organizing his travel, so I think a 2423(d) charge is warranted. One question is whether we should charge a separate count for each trip? Or charge only one count covering the entire 18-month period of activity? 189 EFTA00179824
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As always, thank you! A. Marie Villafaffa Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 190 EFTA00179825
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 10:47 AM To: Almanza, Paul Subject: 2423(c) and 2423(d) Iii Paul — Sorry to bother you. 1 am charging a case where a man traveled from out of state (and, on one occasion, from outside the country) to Palm Beach County to engage in prostitution with minors. First question: The man clearly traveled in "foreign commerce" when he traveled from outside the U.S. directly to Palm Beach county, and he is a U.S. citizen. Do you think that we could charge 2423(c) even though the sexual activity occurred in the U.S.? Second question: Do you know of anyone who has charged 2423(d)? The man's personal assistant set up the appointments with the prostitutes and also was in charge of organizing his travel, so I think a 2423(d) charge is warranted. One question is whether we should charge a separate count for each trip? Or charge only one count covering the entire I8-month period of activity? As always, thank you! A. Marie Villafalia Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 191 EFTA00179826
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 2:40 PM To: Bail, Shawn (USAFLS) Subject: Emaiting: Xpert Statement of Work Lit Consult.wpd Attachments: Xpert Statement of Work Lit Consult.wpd Hi Shawn -- I changed it a bit. Thanks. The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: Xpert Statement of Work lit Consult.wpd Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail security settings to determine how attachments are handled. 192 EFTA00179827
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 5:14 PM To: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Subject: Your call Hi Jeff -- I got your message. I had already sent some stuff to Barbara, so I think she has what she and Alex need. If not, please let me know. The big indictment package was turned in today, so hopefully Matt will have it by Thursday. May 15th is our target date. Thanks. A. Mark Villafana Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Ste 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 56! 820-8711 Fax 561 820-8777 ann.marie.c.villafana®usdoi.gov 193 EFTA00179828
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 7:56 PM To: Schultz, Anne (USAFLS) Cc: Yera, E.J. (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Eleventh Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions Hi Annie -- The current version of the jury instruction for violating 18 USC 2422(b) (Offense Instruction 80) is currently drafted for the charge of ATTEMPTED enticement of a minor. Because attempt is a specific intent crime, an attempt requires that the defendant specifically intend to entice someone under 18, and the current pattern instruction includes a willfulness requirement. For the completed offense, however, the defendant only needs to knowingly use a computer to entice someone, and then the government has to prove that the person actually is under 18. The current pattern jury instruction also does not discuss enticement into prostitution. So, the instruction for a completed offense should read: First: That the Defendant knowingly used [the mail] [a computer] [describe other interstate facility as alleged in indictment] to persuade, induce, entice, or coerce an individual to engage in [prostitution] [sexual activity], as charged; Second: That the individual whom the defendant enticed was less than eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the charged offense; And [for cases not involving enticement into prostitution] Third: That the Defendant and the individual engaged in sexual activity for which the Defendant could have been charged with a criminal offense under the law of [identify the state]. EJ and I have gone through all the cases on this for an upcoming indictment, so getting the 11th Circuit's attention would be wonderful. If you want the analysis, please let me know. Thanks. A. Marie Malaita Assistant U.S. Attorney 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 ann.marie.c.villafana®usdqj.gov From: Schultz, Anne (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 11.29 AM To: USAFIS-AUSAs District Cc Curnlck, Janis (USAFLS) Subject Eleventh Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions Judge Mlddlebrooks Informed me on Friday that the Committee that reviews the Eleventh Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions will be meeting next week at the Eleventh Circuit Judicial Conference. The Committee will soon begin reviewing the current instructions, and Judge Middlebrooks has requested our input. If you have suggestions about the instructions as a whole please relay them to me within the next two days so that I can pass our general comments on to Judge Mlddlebrooks before the Judicial Conference. If you have any suggestions as to individuals or groups that the 197 EFTA00179829
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Committee should contact for input regarding the instructions, please give me that information in the next two days as well. I would also like your thoughts on instructions that need to be revised or added. While all thoughts are welcome, it would really help if you attached instructions that you think should be included in the Pattern Instructions. Tracking: 198 EFTA00179830
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Recipient Schanz. Anne (USAFLS) Yew. E J (USAFLS) 199 Road Read: 4/24/2007 9:13 AM EFTA00179831
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Richards, Jason R. (Jason.Richards2©ic.fbi.gov] Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 6:21 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Cc: genekuyrkendall©msn.com Attachments: Epstein Ssheet.xls Hey Marie, Here's the draft spreadsheet you requested (Jennifer Siciliano's data still needs to be added). Have a good weekend. Jason 200 EFTA00179832
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 12:32 PM To: [email protected] Subject: FW: Possible Retainer for a Federal Criminal Investigation/Prosecution Eli Anna -- My secretary, Shawn Ball, will be calling to get your Social Security number, etc., so we can get funding approved. (I don't want to take up a lot of your time and then get into a fight with my Office.) I'll call you on Monday? A. Marie Villafafia Assistant U.S. Attorney 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 ann.maric.c.villafanzi(intisdoi.gov From: A. Salter [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 8:27 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Possible Retainer for a Federal Criminal Investigation/Prosecution Hi, These are all things I could testify about. Can you tell me the time-line? I charge $250/hour for everything: reading records, testifying, etc. For traveling I charge from the time I leave the house until I arrive at the hotel, and then again the next day from the time I leave the hotel until I return to the hotel or to my home. I don't ask for a retainer. If that's acceptable, please give me a call at 608-238-8223 at your convenience. Anna Salter PS That email address is having trouble. Please send emails to acsalteretds.net. From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) [mallto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 10:50 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Possible Retainer for a Federal Criminal Investigation/Prosecution Dear Dr. Salter: I am a federal prosecutor in West Palm Beach, Florida, and the District-wide coordinator of child exploitation cases for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida. I have been reviewing your book, Predators: Pedophiles Rapists. & Other Sex Offenders, and have found it immensely informative. I am considering undertaking a prosecution, and I am hoping that you would consider serving as an expert consultant and possible witness for the case. The types of issues that I am hoping you can address include: 201 EFTA00179833
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1. Why victims do not report sexual abuse and, when discovered, why it may take several sessions for a victim to disclose all of the sexual activity that took place. 2. Different types of paraphilia -- in particular, describing a predator's interest in post-pubescent children (many people are asking why we should prosecute someone who didn't go after really young children). 3. Traits of psychopathy. 4. Effects of abuse on victims. When you have a chance, would you mind calling or e-mailing me? My direct dial number is shown below. You also can contact Special Agent Nesbitt Kuyrkendall, with the FBI, at 561 822-5946. Thank you. A. Marie Villafaila Assistant U.S. Attorney 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 ann.marie.c.villafana(eausdoi.gov 202 EFTA00179834
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 12:31 PM To: A. Salter Subject: RE: Possible Retainer for a Federal Criminal Investigation/Prosecution Hi Anna -- My secretary, Shawn Ball, will be calling to get your Social Security number, etc., so we can get funding approved. (I don't want to take up a lot of your time and then get into a fight with my Office.) I'll call you on Monday? A. Marie Villnjaria Assistant U.S. Attorney 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 [email protected] From: A. Salter [mallto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 8:27 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Possible Retainer for a Federal Criminal Investigation/Prosecution Hi, These are all things I could testify about. Can you tell me the time-line? I charge $250/hour for everything: reading records, testifying, etc. For traveling I charge from the time I leave the house until I arrive at the hotel, and then again the next day from the time I leave the hotel until I return to the hotel or to my home. I don't ask for a retainer. If that's acceptable, please give me a call at 608-238-8223 at your convenience. Anna Salter PS That email address is having trouble. Please send emails to acsalter6tds.net. From: Vlllafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) (mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 10:50 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Possible Retainer for a Federal Criminal Investigation/Prosecution Dear Dr. Salter: I am a federal prosecutor in West Palm Beach, Florida, and the District-wide coordinator of child exploitation cases for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida. I have been reviewing your book Predators: Pedophiles, Rapists. & Other Sex Offenders and have found it immensely informative. I am considering undertaking a prosecution, and I am hoping that you would consider serving as an expert consultant and possible witness for the case. The types of issues that I am hoping you can address include: 203 EFTA00179835
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1. Why victims do not report sexual abuse and, when discovered, why it may take several sessions for a victim to disclose all of the sexual activity that took place. 2. Different types of paraphilia -- in particular, describing a predators interest in post-pubescent children (many people are asking why we should prosecute someone who didn't go after really young children). 3. Traits of psychopathy. 4. Effects of abuse on victims. When you have a chance, would you mind calling or e-mailing me? My direct dial number is shown below. You also can contact Special Agent Nesbitt Kuyrkendall, with the FBI, at 561 822-5946. Thank you. A. Mark Vilkfidia Assistant U.S. Attorney 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 ann.marie.c.villatimaAusdoj.gov 204 EFTA00179836