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FBI VOL00009
EFTA00190318
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Terms of the Agreement: 1. Epstein shall plead guilty (not nob contendere) to the Indictment as currently pending against him in the 15th Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County (Case No. 2006-cf-009495AXXXMB) charging one (1) count of solicitation of prostitution, in violation of Fl. Stat. § 796.07. In addition, Epstein shall plead guilty to an Information filed by the State Attorney's Office charging Epstein with an offense that requires him to register as a sex offender, that is, the solicitation of minors to engage in prostitution, in violation ofFlorida Statutes Section 796.03; 2. Epstein shall make a binding recommendation that the Court impose a thirty (30) month sentence to be divided as follows: (a) (b) Epstein shall be sentenced to consecutive terms of twelve (12) months and six (6) months in county jail for all charges, without any opportunity for withholding adjudication or sentencing, and without probation or community control in lieu of imprisonment; and Epstein shall be sentenced to a term of twelve (12) months of community control consecutive to his two terms in county jail as described in Term 2(a), supra. 3. This agreement is contingent upon a Judge of the 15th Judicial Circuit accepting and executing the sentence agreed upon between the State Attorney's Office and Epstein, the details of which are set forth in this agreement. 4. The terms contained in paragraphs 1 and 2, supra, do not foreclose Epstein and the State Attorney's Office from agreeing to recommend any additional charge(s) or any additional term(s) of probation and/or incarceration. 5. Epstein shall waive all challenges to the Information filed by the State Attorney's Office and shall waive the right to appeal his conviction and sentence, except a sentence that exceeds what is set forth in paragraph (2), supra. 6. Epstein shall provide to the U.S. Attorney's Office copies of all Page 3 of 7 EFTA00190618
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proposed agreements with the State Attorney's Office prior to entering into those agreements. 7. The United States shall provide Epstein's attorneys with a list of individuals whom it has identified as victims, as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 2255, after Epstein has signed this agreement and been sentenced. Upon the execution of this agreement, the United States, in consultation with and subject to the good faith approval of Epstein's counsel, shall select an attorney representative for these persons, who shall be paid for by Epstein. Epstein's counsel may contact the identified individuals through that representative. 8. If any of the individuals referred to in paragraph (7), supra, elects to file suit pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2255, Epstein will not contest the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida over his person and/or the subject matter, and Epstein waives his right to contest liability and also waives his right to contest damages up to an amount as agreed to between the identified individual and Epstein, so long as the identified individual elects to proceed exclusively under 18 U.S.C. § 2255, and agrees to waive any other claim for damages, whether pursuant to state, federal, or common law. Notwithstanding this waiver, as to those individuals whose names appear on the list provided by the United States, Epstein's signature on this agreement, his waivers and failures to contest liability and such damages in any suit arc not to be construed as an admission of any criminal or civil liability. 9. Epstein's signature on this agreement also is not to be construed as an admission of civil or criminal liability or a waiver of any jurisdictional or other defense as to any person whose name does not appear on the list provided by the United States. 10. Except as to those individuals who elect to proceed exclusively under 18 U.S.C. § 2255, as set forth in paragraph (8), supra, neither Epstein's signature on this agreement, nor its terms, nor any resulting waivers or settlements by Epstein are to be construed as admissions or evidence of civil or criminal liability or a waiver of any jurisdictional or other defense as to any person, whether or not her name appears on the list provided by the United States. 11. Epstein shall use his best efforts to enter his guilty plea and be Page 4 of 7 EFTA00190619
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sentenced not later than October 26, 2007. The United States has no objection to Epstein self-reporting to begin serving his sentence not later than January 4, 2008. 12. Epstein agrees that he will not be afforded any benefits with respect to gain time, other than the rights, opportunities, and benefits as any other inmate, including but not limited to, eligibility for gain time credit based on standard rules and regulations that apply in the State of Florida. At the United States' request, Epstein agrees to provide an accounting of the gain time he earned during his period of incarceration. 13. The parties anticipate that this agreement will not be made part of any public record. If the United States receives a Freedom of Information Act request or any compulsory process commanding the disclosure of the agreement, it will provide notice to Epstein before making that disclosure. Epstein understands that the United States Attorney has no authority to require the State Attorney's Office to abide by any terms of this agreement. Epstein understands that it is his obligation to undertake discussions with the State Attorney's Office and to use his best efforts to ensure compliance with these procedures, which compliance will be necessary to satisfy the United States' interest. Epstein also understands that it is his obligation to use his best efforts to convince the Judge of the 15th Judicial Circuit to accept Epstein's binding recommendation regarding the sentence to be imposed, and understands that the failure to do so will be a breach of the agreement. In consideration of Epstein's agreement to plead guilty and to provide compensation in the manner described above, if Epstein successfully fulfills all of the terms and conditions of this agreement, the United States also agrees that it will not institute any criminal charges against any potential co-conspirators of Epstein, including but not limited to Sarah Kellen, Adriana Ross, Lesley Groff, or Nadia Marcinkova. Further, upon execution of this agreement and a plea agreement with the State Attorney's Office, the federal Grand Jury investigation will be suspended, and all pending federal Grand Jury subpoenas will be held in abeyance unless and until the defendant violates any term of this agreement. The defendant likewise agrees to withdraw his pending motion to intervene and to quash certain grand jury subpoenas. Both parties agree to maintain their evidence, specifically evidence requested by or directly related to the grand jury subpoenas that have been issued, and including certain computer equipment, inviolate until all of the terms of this agreement have been satisfied. Upon the successful completion of the terms of this agreement, all outstanding grand jury subpoenas shall be deemed withdrawn. Page 5 of 7 EFTA00190620
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By signing this agreement, Epstein asserts and certifies that each of these terms is material to this agreement and is supported by independent consideration and that a breach of any one of these conditions allows the United States to elect to terminate the agreement and to investigate and prosecute Epstein and any other individual or entity for any and all federal offenses. By signing this agreement, Epstein asserts and certifies that he is aware of the fact that the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States provides that in all criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial. Epstein further is aware that Rule 48(b) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure provides that the Court may dismiss an indictment, information, or complaint for unnecessary delay in presenting a charge to the Grand Jury, filing an information, or in bringing a defendant to trial. Epstein hereby requests that the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida defer such prosecution. Epstein agrees and consents that any delay from the date of this Agreement to the date of initiation of prosecution, as provided for in the terms expressed herein, shall be deemed to be a necessary delay at his own request, and he hereby waives any defense to such prosecution on the ground that such delay operated to deny him rights under Rule 48(b) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States to a speedy trial or to bar the prosecution by reason of the running of the statute of limitations for a period of months equal to the period between the signing of this agreement and the breach of this agreement as to those offenses that were the subject of the grand jury's investigation. Epstein further asserts and certifies that he understands that the Fifth Amendment and Rule 7(a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure provide that all felonies must be charged in an indictment presented to a grand jury. Epstein hereby agrees and consents that, if a prosecution against him is instituted for any offense that was the subject of the grand jury's investigation, it may be by way of an Information signed and filed by the United States Attorney, and hereby waives his right to be indicted by a grand jury as to any such offense. //I Page 6 of 7 EFTA00190621
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By signing this agreement, Epstein asserts and certifies that the above has been read and explained to him. Epstein hereby states that he understands the conditions of this Non- Prosecution Agreement and agrees to comply with them. R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY Dated: By: Dated: ya,__ Dated: Dated: A. MARIE VILLAFARA ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY GERALD LEFCOURT, ESQ. COUNSEL TO JEFFREY EPSTEIN LILLY ANN SANCHEZ, ESQ. ATTORNEY FOR JEFFREY EPSTEIN Page 7 of 7 EFTA00190622
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By signing this agreement, Epstein asserts and certifies that the above has been read and explained to him. Epstein hereby states that he understands the conditions of this Non- Prosecution Agreement and agrees to comply with them. R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY Dated: By: Dated: Dated: 7 it 9.10 7 Dated: A. MARIE VILLAFARA ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY JEFFREY EPSTEIN RALD'LEFCOIDR ESQ. OUNSEL TO .M.FER Y EPSTEIN LILLY ANN SANCHEZ, ESQ. ATTORNEY FOR. JEFFREY EPSTEIN Page 7 of 7 EFTA00190623
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By signing this agreement, Epstein asserts and certifies that the above has been read and explained to him. Epstein hereby states that he understands the conditions of this Non- Prosecution Agreement and agrees to comply with than. R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY Dated: A. MARIE VILLAFAIIA ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY Dated: JEFFREY EPSTEIN Dated: GERALD LEFCOURT, ESQ. COUNSEL TO JEFFREY EPSTEIN Dated:q—A y 0? — SAi , ESQ. ATTORNEY FOR JEFFREY EPSTEIN Page 7 of 7 EFTA00190624
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IN RE: INVESTIGATION OF JEFFREY EPSTEIN ADDENDUM TO THE NON-PROSECUTION AGREEMENT IT APPEARING that the parties seek to clarify certain provisions of page 4, paragraph 7 of the Non-Prosecution Agreement (hereinafter "paragraph 7"), that agreement is modified as follows: 7A. The United States has the right to assign to an independent third-party the responsibility for consulting with and, subject to the good faith approval of Epstein's counsel, selecting the attorney representative for the individuals identified under the Agreement. If the United States elects to assign this responsibility to an independent third-party, both the United States and Epstein retain the right to make good faith objections to the attorney representative suggested by the independent third-party prior to the final designation of the attorney representative. 7B. The parties will jointly prepare a short written submission to the independent third-party regarding the role of the attorney representative and regarding Epstein's Agreement to pay such attorney representative his or her regular customary hourly rate for representing such victims subject to the provisions of paragraph C, infra. 7C. Pursuant to additional paragraph 7A, Epstein has agreed to pay the fees of the attorney representative selected by the independent third party. This provision, however, shall not obligate Epstein to pay the fees and costs of contested litigation filed against him. Thus, if after consideration of potential settlements, an attorney representative elects to file a contested lawsuit pursuant to 18 U.S.C. s 2255 or elects to pursue any other contested remedy, the paragraph 7 obligation of the Agreement to pay the costs of the attorney representative, as opposed to any statutory or other obligations to pay reasonable attorneys fees and costs such as those contained in s 2255 to bear the costs of the attorney representative, shall cease. EFTA00190625
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By signing this Addendum, Epstein asserts and certifies that the above has been read and explained to him. Epstein hereby, states that he understands the clarifications to the Non- Prosecution Agreement and agrees to comply with them. R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNTIED STATES ATTORNEY Dated: By: A. MARIE VIUAPANA ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY Dated: /12.- Dated: Dated: GERALD LEFCOURT, ESQ. COUNSEL TO JEFFREY EPSTEIN LILLY ANN SANCHEZ, ESQ. ATTORNEY FOR JEFFREY EPSTEIN EFTA00190626
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By signing this Addendum, Epstein asserts and certifies that the above has been read and explained to him. Epstein hereby states that he understands the clarifications to the Non- Prosecution Agreement and agrees to comply with them. R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY Dated: By: A. MARIE VILLAFARA ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY Dated: JEFFREY EPSTEIN Dated: Dated: RALD LEFCO RT ESQ. COUNSEL TO JEFFR Y EPSTEIN LILLY ANN SANCHEZ, ESQ. ATTORNEY FOR JEFFREY EPSTEIN EFTA00190627
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By signing this Addendum, Epstein asserts and certifies that the above has boon read and explained to him. Epstein hereby states that he understands the clarifications to the Non- Prosecution Agreement and agrees to comply with them. R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY Dated: By: Dated: Dated: Dated: ifr_an"" A. MARIE VILLAFARA ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY JEFFREY EPSTEIN GERALD LEFCOURT, ESQ. COUNSEL TO JEFFREY EPSTEIN LILLY ANNSANCHEZ, ESQ ATTORNEY FOR JEFFREY EPSTEIN EFTA00190628
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U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY DELIVERY BY FACSIMILE Lilly Arm Sanchez Fowler White Burnett, PA 1395 Brickell Ave, 14th Floor Miami, FL 33131 Re: Jeffrey Epstein Dear Ms. Sanchez: 99 N E 4 Saw FL 33/32 (305)961.9I00. Telephone (305)530-6444 - Fatima. December 19, 2007 I write to follow up on the December 14" meeting between defense counsel and the Eps prosecutors, as well as our First Assistant, the Miami FBI Special A ent in Charge and mysel all11111111111t 2 Section 2255 provides that: "Hay person who, while a minor, was a victim of a violation of (enumerated sections of Title 18) and who suffers personal injury as a result of such violation ... may sue in any appropriate United States District Court and shall recover the actual damages such person sustains and the cost of the suit, including a reasonable attorney's fee." EFTA00190629
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With this in mind, I have considered defense counsel arguments regarding the Section 2255 portions of the Agreement. As I previously observed, our intent has been to place the victims in the same position as they would have been had Mr. Epstein been convicted at trial. No more; no less. From our meeting, it appears that the defense agrees that this was the intent. During the course of negotiations that intent was reduced to writing in Paragraphs 7 and 8, which as 1 wrote previously, appear far from simple to understand. I would thus propose that we solve our disagreements over interpretations by saying precisely what we mean, in a simple fashion. I would replace Paragraphs 7 and 8 with the following language: "Any person, who while a minor, was a victim of a violation of an offense enumerated in Title 18, United States Code, Section 2255, will have the same rights to proceed under Section 2255 as she would have had, if Mr. Epstein been tried federally and convicted of an enumerated offense. For purposes of implementing this paragraph, the United States shall provide Mr. Epstein's attorneys with a list of individuals whom it was prepared to name in an Indictment as victims of an enumerated offense by Mr. Epstein. Any judicial authority interpreting this provision, including any authority determining which evidentiary burdens if any a plaintiff must meet, shall consider that it is the intent of the parties to place these identified victims in the same position as they would have been had Mr. Epstein been convicted at trial. No more; no less." 2 EFTA00190630
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align" /111111111/11 . 1111111 1.11alar Sincerely, R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY 3 EFTA00190631
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS) <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 6:03 PM 3c To: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) Cc: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: Re: Epstein This is why we need to get agreement on the final version of the agreement. --- Original Message From: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS) To: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) Cc: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Wed Aug 13 17:39:5 I 2008 Subject: Epstein Marie and I just got off the phone with Jay-he is not on the civil case. After discussing the hearing for tomorrow and being told that if we had to supply the agreement it would be all three documents he again said that we should talk because that was not their view of the agreement. He said a unilateral change in the agreement in the letter from Alex (although he knew that Alex did not want to hurt Jeffery) could not change the terms of the agreement and put Jeffery in a worse position. Marie pointed out that the letter sent to the victims and approved by Goldberger and others quoted from that letter. He said he had not seen it so Marie is sending him the paperwork. It seems clear that they want all the advantages in subsequent agreements and none of the disadvantages. He thinks this is like a Chinese menu family style—pick and chose what you want from columns A & B. Back to wiretaps!! 320 EFTA00190632
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Senior, Robert (USAFLS) <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 6:09 PM To: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS); Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) Cc: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Epstein OK, so now it has been flushed out and we can deal with it directly. We need to get this formally resolved. Marie/Karen, let's discuss tomorrow morning. From: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS) Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 5:40 PM To: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) Cc: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: Epstein Marie and I just got off the phone with Jay-he is not on the civil case. After discussing the hearing for tomorrow and being told that if we had to supply the agreement it would be all three documents he again said that we should talk because that was not their view of the agreement. He said a unilateral change in the agreement in the letter from Alex (although he knew that Alex did not want to hurt Jeffery) could not change the terms of the agreement and put Jeffery in a worse position. Marie pointed out that the letter sent to the victims and approved by Goldberger and others quoted from that letter. He said he had not seen it so Marie is sending him the paperwork. It seems clear that they want all the advantages in subsequent agreements and none of the disadvantages. He thinks this is like a Chinese menu family style—pick and chose what you want from columns A & B. Back to wiretaps!! 321 EFTA00190633
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Senior, Robert (USAFLS) <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 9:59 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: Re: Agreement Ok Original Message From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) To: Senior, Robert (USAFLS) Sent: Thu Aug 14 09:58:36 2008 Subject: Agreement Hi Bob — Just talked to Dexter and he disagrees with our strategy. He is going to call and explain his reasoning. Here are the three documents. «Epstein Agnnt001.pdr, > A. Marie Villafana Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209.1047 Fax 561 820-8777 322 EFTA00190634
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 2:45 PM To: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Lee, Dexter (USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS); Acosta, Alex (USAFLS) Subject: FW: Follow-up point Ahh, the plot thickens. Apparently December is looking better than October. I will draft a response and send to you shortly. 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 From: Jay Lefkowitz [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 2:39 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Cc: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS); [email protected] Subject: Re: Follow-up point Marie - In reviewing your December proposal, there are a couple of things I don't understand. What limits are placed upon individuals who proceed under 2255 as if "Mr. Epstein had been tried federally and convicted of an enumerated offense." In other words, what individuals would have this right? And would these individual only have this right if they proceeded exclusively under 2255? Also, to what enumerated offenses do you think would Mr. Epstein have to make constructive admissions of conviction? and how many such offenses? And against whom? Remember that while you may have investigated various offenses, he only plead guilty to certain state crimes. Finally, would paragraphs 8-10 of the September Agreement still be operative? I am trying hard to understand what you have intended by the December letter. Alex has says he thinks it benefits Jeffrey, and I am open to understanding it that way. But I would like some clarity on these issues. Thanks -- Jay "Villalana, Ann Mario C. (USAFLS)" <Ann.Mario.C.Viltafaratteuadoj.gove 08114200812:44 PM To [email protected] cc "Atkinson. Karen (USAFLS)- <Karen.Alkinson@usclojpov> Subject Follow-up point - I I i Jay — I forgot to mention that 1 can no longer argue that the Court shouldn't force us to produce the 325 EFTA00190635
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agreement because we have already provided the victims with the relevant portion when I now understand from you that I have NOT provided them with the relevant portion. A. Marie Vi Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 ******41Wilei************* ***** i********* ********** ********* The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitute inside information, and is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is the property of Kirkland & Ellis LLP or Kirkland & Ellis International LLP. Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail or by e-mail to [email protected], and destroy this communication and all copies thereof, including all attachments. 326 EFTA00190636
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 3:06 PM To: Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS); Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) Subject: FW: Follow-up point Here is my proposed response. Dear Jay: Pursuant to the December letter, only those "individuals whom [the United States] was prepared to name in an Indictment as victims of an enumerated offense" are the beneficiaries of the agreement. That is the list of names that I provided to Messrs. Goldberger and Tein following the change of plea. Under the September/October agreement, all "individuals whom [the United States] has identified as victims" are the beneficiaries, so I would prepare a supplement to the earlier list to include identified victims whom we were not yet prepared to name in an indictment. The December modification replaces paragraphs 7 and 8 of the Agreement, including paragraphs 7A through 7C that are included in the October Addendum. This means that Mr. Epstein's waiver of "his right to contest damages up to an amount as agreed to between the identified individual and Epstein" will no longer exist, nor will Mr. Epstein's obligation to pay for the victims' counsel. Paragraphs 9 and 10 are still in effect. This includes the statement that there is no admission of civil or criminal liability, and that, "[e]xcept as to those individuals who elect to proceed EXCLUSIVELY under 18 USC § 2255, ... Epstein's signature [cannot] be construed as admissions or evidence of civil or criminal liability." I believe that this means that Mr. Epstein's agreement that the individuals on our list are "victims" as defined by statute applies only if the victims proceed exclusively under 18 USC 2255. I don't think that Mr. Epstein has to make any constructive admissions of conviction. He only needs to admit that the 32 girls whose names I have provided to Mr. Goldberger are "victims" of an offense listed in 18 U.S.C. 2255. Please let me know if you have any additional questions. 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 From: Jay Lefkowltz [[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 2:39 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Cc: Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS); [email protected] Subject: Re: Follow-up point Marie - In reviewing your December proposal, there are a couple of things I don't understand. 327 EFTA00190637