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FBI VOL00009
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Also, does CVRA impose any obligation on us, independent of what Judge Marra ordered, to advise the victims of the Agreement? Dexter From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 9:48 AM To: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS); Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) Subject: Letter re Epstein and Protective Order Good morning, everyone. 1 have attached a letter from Jay Lefkowitz that came in by fax on Friday night. The good news is that they seem to be in agreement regarding Mr. Josefsberg. Most of the letter doesn't really require a comment, but I wanted to get Dexter's feedback regarding the notification to the victims of their right to see the agreement. Here is the language from my proposed victim notification letter: "In addition, a judge has ordered that the United States make available to any designated victim (and/or her attorney) a copy of the actual agreement between Mr. Epstein and the United States, so long as the victim (and/or her attorne reviews, signs, and agrees to be bound by a Protective Order entered by the Court. If Ms. would like to review the Agreement, please let me know, and I will forward a copy of the Protective Order for her signature." Lefkowitz objects, but I am wondering whether Dexter agrees that the spirit of our discussions with Judge Marra requires such a notification. If we make the entire agreement available to Mr. Josefsberg and he conveys that information to all of his clients, the concern becomes moot, I suppose. Lastly, from my discussion with Bob, it appears that the Office does not want to add to the list the names of victims identified after the date of signing the September agreement unless our investigation had provided enough information that we were re ared to include them in the indictment — i.e., the New York girls — and that you do not want me to re-add to the list, even though we have extensive corroboration of her involvement with Epstein. Can someone please confirm? Thank you all. << File: 080822 Lefkowitz Ili. to Villafana.pdf >> A. Marie Villafatia Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 391 EFTA00190678
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 2:20 PM To: Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Letter re Epstein and Protective Order Yes, that was my plan. I will send it out today. Thanks. A. Marie Villrjma Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 From: Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 2:18 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Lettecre.Epsteln and Protective Order Marie, I have not sent Brad the Agreement, and would appreciate it if you could take care of that. Are we sending out parts I and II, and leaving out the December 2007 letter? Thanks. Dexter From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 1:54 PM To: Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Letter re Epstein and Protective Order Ili Dexter — Thank you for your response. Did you ever send the agreement to Brad? Do you want me to do that? A. Marie VilWalla Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 393 EFTA00190680
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Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 From: Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 10:25 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS); Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Letter re Epstein and Protective Order Marie, During our telephonic hearing, I received the clear impression that Judge Marra wanted the other victims (non-parties to the Jane Doe litigation), would be given the opportunity to see the Agreement, subject to each one agreeing to be bound by the protective order. I believe it would be contrary to Judge Marra's intent for us to go through the trouble of creating a mechanism for the other non-party victims to have access to the Agreement, and then not tell them there is an Agreement. Also, does CVRA impose any obligation on us, independent of what Judge Marra ordered, to advise the victims of the Agreement? Dexter From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 9:48 AM To: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS); Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) Subject: Letter re Epstein and Protective Order Good morning, everyone. I have attached a letter from Jay Lefkowitz that came in by fax on Friday night. The good news is that they seem to be in agreement regarding Mr. Josefsberg. Most of the letter doesn't really require a comment, but wanted Jo get Dexter's feedback regarding the notification to the victims of their right to see the agreement. Here is the language from my proposed victim notification letter: "In addition, a judge has ordered that the United States make available to any designated victim (and/or her attorney) a copy of the actual agreement between Mr. Epstein and the United States, so long as the victim (and/or her attorne reviews, signs, and agrees to be bound by a Protective Order entered by the Court. If Ms. would like to review the Agreement, please let me know, and I will forward a copy of the Protective Order for her signature." Leflcowitz objects, but I am wondering whether Dexter agrees that the spirit of our discussions with Judge Marra requires such a notification. If we make the entire agreement available to Mr. Josefsberg and he conveys that information to all of his clients, the concern becomes moot, I suppose. Lastly, from my discussion with Bob, it appears that the Office does not want to add to the list the names of victims identified after the date of signing the September agreement unless our investigation had provided 394 EFTA00190681
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enough information that we were prepared to include them in the indictment — i.e., the New York girls — and that you do not want me to re-add to the list, even though we have extensive corroboration of her involvement with Epstein. Can someone please confirm? Thank you all. << File: 080822 Le&owitz ltr to Villafana.pdf>> A. Marie Villafalla Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 395 EFTA00190682
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 3:47 PM To: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Atkinson, Kare3 (USAFLS) Subject: Emailing: 080820 Villafana Ltr to Lefkowitz and Black.wpd Attachments: 080820 Villafana Ltr to Lefkowitz and Black.wpd <<080820 Villafana Ltr to Lefkowitz and Black.wpd>> I have attached my proposed response to Jay Lefkowitz. Please let me know if you have any changes, I would like to try to get this out today, if possible. The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: 080820 Villafana Ltr to Lefkowitz and Black.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. 374 EFTA00190683
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 9:29 AM To: Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Subject: Are these alright to send out to Jay anc.? Attachments: Amended Final Victim Notification -- final.wpd; 080820 Villafana Ltr to Lefkowitz and Black.wpd <<Amended Final Victim Notification -- 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 final.wpd» «080820 Villafana Ltr to Lefkowitz and Black.wpd» 375 EFTA00190684
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 1:08 PM To: Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Subject: Emailing: 080820 Villafana Ltr to Lefkowitz and Black w Senior edits.wpd Attachments: 080820 Villafana Ltr to Lefkowitz and Black w Senior edits.wpd <<080820 Villafana Ltr to Lefkowitz and Black w Senior edits.wpd>> Here you go, Bob. Let me know if it looks alright. Thanks. The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: 080820 Villafana Ltr to Lefkowitz and Black w Senior cdits.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 arc handled. 376 EFTA00190685
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 5:33 PM To: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS) Subject: Emailing: 080826 Villafana Ltr to Lefkowitz and Black.wpd Attachments: 080826 Villafana Ltr to Lefkowitz and Black.wpd <<080826 Villafana Ltr to Lefkowitz and Black.wpd>> Please let me know if you have any changes. Thank you. The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: 080826 Villafana Ltr to Lefkowitz and Black.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. 404 EFTA00190686
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:22 AM To: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS) Subject: Letter to Jay Attachments: 080826 Villafana Ltr to Lefkowitz and Black with Acosta change.wpd Hi guys - Is it alright to send out? I received one comment from Alex and have changed the letter to reflect that. Can you let me know if you have any other changes? I am off to mag court but shouldn't be gone too long. Thank you. «080826 Villafana Ltr to Lefkowitz and Black with Acosta change wpd» 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 405 EFTA00190687
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) [email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:53 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Cc: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Letter to Jay Marie, It's fine with one suggestion. Near the end when you say "if it comes to our attention that Mr. Epstein has breached the terms of the Agreement, the Office intends to enforce its right to indict Mr. Epstein." How about softening it just a tad to "the Office intends to enforce its rights pursuant to the Agreement." Otherwise, you're good to go. Jeff From: Villafana, Ann Made C. (USAFLS) Sent: Thesday, August 26, 2008 9:22 AM To: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS) Subject: Letter to Jay Hi guys — Is it alright to send out? I received one comment from Alex and have changed the letter to reflect that. Can you let me know if you have any other changes? I am off to mag court but shouldn't be gone too long. Thank you. << File: 080826 Villafana Ltr to Lefkowitz and Black with Acosta change.wpd >> 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 406 EFTA00190688
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 1:24 PM To: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Letter to Jay Great. It is headed to you shortly. A. Marie Yillafalia Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 From: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:53 AM To: Villafana, Ann Made C. (USAFLS) Cc: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Letter to Jay Marie, It's fine with one suggestion. Near the end when you say "if it comes to our attention that Mr. Epstein has breached the terms of the Agreement, the Office intends to enforce its right to indict Mr. Epstein." How about softening it just a tad to "the Office intends to enforce its rights pursuant to the Agreement." Otherwise, you're good to go. Jeff From: Villafana, Ann Made C. (USAFLS) Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:22 AM To: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS) Subject: Letter to Jay Hi guys — Is it alright to send out? I received one comment from Alex and have changed the letter to reflect that. Can you let me know if you have any other changes? I am off to mag court but shouldn't be gone too long. Thank you. c< File: 080826 Villafana Ltr to Lefkowitz and Black with Acosta change.wpd >> A. Marie Villafaffa 407 EFTA00190689
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Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 . . • - Fax 561 820-8777 408 EFTA00190690
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 12:36 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Cc: Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Revised Notification to Victims regarding right to see Epstein agreement. Marie, 31 Does Epstein's lawyer not want the victims to know that an agreement exists? It seems they are imposing an additional barrier, since the victims' lawyer will be able to review the order signed by Judge Marra. Once the attorney does that, I'm certain the attorney will want to obtain a copy of the Agreement. I'm not sure how this achieves any objective for Epstein, but if they're satisfied with that language, that's fine. As long as the victims know there is an agreement between Epstein and the U.S. Government, I believe we have complied with Judge Marra's order. Dexter From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 12:19 PM To: Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) Cc: Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Subject: Revised Notification to Victims regarding right to see Epstein agreement. Hi Dexter — In light of the complaint of Mr. Epstein's counsel regarding my earlier notification language, I have revised it as follows: "In addition, there has been litigation between the United States and two other victims regarding the disclosure of the entire agreement between the United States and Mr. Epstein. Mr. Josefsberg can provide further guidance on this issue or, if Ms. has selected another attorney to represent her in the context of civil litigation, that attorney can review the Court's order in the matter of In re Jane Does I and 2, S.D. Fl. Court File No. 08-80736-CIV-MARRA, and advise her accordingly." What do you think? This was my original language: "In addition, a judge has ordered that the United States make available to any designated victim (and/or her attorney) a copy of the actual agreement between Mr. Epstein and the United States, so long as the victim and/or her attorney) reviews, signs, and agrees to be bound by a Protective Order entered by the Court. If Ms. would like to review the Agreement, please let me know, and I will forward a copy of the Protective Order for her signature." Thanks. A. Marie Villafaffa Assistant U.S. Attorney 416 EFTA00190691
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500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 417 EFTA00190692
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 12:44 PM To: Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) Cc: Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Revised Notification to Victims regarding right to see Epstein agreement. I li Dexter — Jay's complaint was that we were "advertising" the fact that the victims are now entitled to see the agreement, and he saw that as a breach of the confidentiality clause. I agree with you that this is just an extra step that the victims have to take to get the agreement, but I think it balances Epstein's complaints with the Court's desire that we inform the victims. A. Marie Vilklana Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 From: Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 12:36 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Cc: Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Revised Notification to Victims regarding right to see Epstein agreement. Marie, Does Epstein's lawyer not want the victims to know that an agreement exists? It seems they are imposing an additional barrier, since the victims' lawyer will be able to review the order signed by Judge Marra. Once the attorney does that, I'm certain the attorney will want to obtain a copy of the Agreement. I'm not sure how this achieves any objective for Epstein, but if they're satisfied with that language, that's fine. As long as the victims know there is an agreement between Epstein and the U.S. Government, I believe we have complied with Judge Marra's order. Dexter From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 12:19 PM To: Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) Cc: Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Subject: Revised Notification to Victims regarding right to see Epstein agreement. 418 EFTA00190693
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Hi Dexter — In light of the complaint of Mr. Epstein's counsel regarding my earlier notification language, I have revised it as follows: "In addition, there has been litigation between the United States and two other victims regarding the disclosure of the entire agreement between the United States and Mr. Epstein. Mr. Josefsberg can provide further guidance on this issue or, if Ms. has selected another attorney to represent her in the context of civil litigation, that attorney can review the Court's order in the matter of In re Jane Does 1 and 2, S.D. Fl. Court File No. 08-80736-C1V-MARRA, and advise her accordingly." What do you think? This was my original language: "In addition, a judge has ordered that the United States make available to any designated victim (and/or her attorney) a copy of the actual agreement between Mr. Epstein and the United States, so long as the victim and/or her attorney) reviews, signs, and agrees to be bound by a Protective Order entered by the Court. If Ms. would like to review the Agreement, please let me know, and I will forward a copy of the Protective Order for her signature." Thanks. A. Marie Villafaila Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 419 EFTA00190694
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 10:50 AM To: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Lee, Dexter (USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS) Cc: Garcia, Rolando (USAFLS) Subject: FW: State'. Jeffrey Epstein Will it never end? Barry Krisher sent the c-mail below to Rolando this morning. Flow would you like to handle this issue? A. Marie Vilkilidia Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 From: Garcia, Rolando (USAFLS) Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 10:48 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: FW: State I. Jeffrey Epstein From: Barry Krischer [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 10:46 AM To: Garcia, Rolando USAFLS) Subject: FW: State I. Jeffrey Epstein Please advise how you would like us to proceed. The agreement referred to is the Federal Non-Prosecution agreement sealed in the file by the judge at the time of the Epstein plea. From: Lanna Belohlavek Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 4:21 PM To: Barry Krischer Subject: FW: State'. Jeffrey Epstein How to proceed? Lanna From: Bryce Albu [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 3:52 PM To: Lanna Belohlavek Cc: Martin Reeder Subject: State'. Jeffrey Epstein Ms. Belohlavek, 433 EFTA00190695
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We represent The Palm Beach Daily News. The newspaper recently discovered that a non-prosecution agreement (and an addendum thereto) was filed under seal pursuant to an agreed order entered in the above-referenced case. Because the records are sealed, we cannot assess the propriety of the decision to seal them or even whether the newspaper is interested in the information contained therein. I was hoping you would discuss with me the nature of the agreement and the basis for sealing it so that we can advise our client on whether it should pursue an order unsealing the agreement. Please call me at your earliest convenience. Very truly yours, C. Bryce Albu Reeder & Reeder P.A. 250 S. Central Blvd., Suite 200 Jupiter, FL 33458 Direct Dial: (561) 575.9721 Facsimile: (561) 575-9765 [email protected] 434 EFTA00190696
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 11:22 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS); Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Lee, Dexter (USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS) Cc: Garcia, Rolando (USAFLS) Subject: RE: State'. Jeffrey Epstein I have reviewed the Agreement. We have no obligation to seek its continued sealing. Per my conversation with Marie, she is going to notify Jack Goldberger that he has yet to file the remainder of the Agreement and that the unsealing issue is between him/Epstein and the SAO's office. From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 10:50 AM To: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Lee, Dexter (USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS) Cc: Garcia, Rolando USAFLS) Subject: FW: State I. Jeffrey Epstein Will it never end? Barry Krisher sent the e-mail below to Rolando this morning. How would you like to handle this issue? 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 From: Garda, Rolando (USAFLS) Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 10:48 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: FW: State,. Jeffrey Epstein From: Barry Krischer imailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 10:46 AM To: Garcia, Rolando 1USAFLS) Subject: FW: State . Jeffrey Epstein Please advise how you would like us to proceed. The agreement referred to is the Federal Non-Prosecution agreement sealed in the file by the judge at the time of the Epstein plea. From: Lanna Belohlavek Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 4:21 PM To: Barry Krischer Subject: FW: State I. Jeffrey Epstein 435 EFTA00190697