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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Jay Lefkowitz <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, December 3, 2008 4:48 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Marie - Sorry for not responding earlier. I am not planning on coming down for the meeting. Jay "VIIlafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)" <Ann.Marlo.C.Villafana@usdo).poy> 12/01/2008 12.34 PM To [email protected]> CC Subject Jeffrey Epstein Hi Jay — Are you going to be at the meeting on Thursday with Roy? A. Marie Villafaiia Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 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. **** *************** ************ ***** *********************** 21 EFTA00194115
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Hi Jay — Are you going to be at the meeting on Thursday with Roy? 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 ********** * ***** ************* **************** ************** 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. ***** ************* * ********* *********** ****** * ********* **** ******* ***** ******************** *********** **************** 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. *************** ***** * *********** ******** ****** ************* EFTA00194117
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Jay Lefkowitz <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, December 3, 2008 4:50 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Jeffrey Epstein sure -- can call you in 10 min. office? "Villefana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)" <[email protected]> 12/03/2008 04:49 PM Do you have a minute to talk? 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: Jay Lefkowitz [mailtoaefkowitz©kirkland.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 4:48 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein To "Jay Lefkowite <Jlefkowitzekirkland.con» cc Subject RE: Jeffrey Epstein Marie - Sorry for not responding earlier. I am not planning on coming down for the meeting. Jay "Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)" <Ann.Marle.C.Villafana@usdoLgov> 12/01/200812:34 PM To <lelkowitzekirkland.corn> cc Subject Jeffrey Epstein 22 EFTA00194119
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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 LIP. 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. 20 EFTA00194121
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Jay Lefkowitz <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 9:17 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: Re: will be seeing jeffrey during my trip, and I can certainly update you on him and the various civil cases I am dealing with. But primarily, I thought we could have a social visit. For once. --- Original Message — From: "Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)" (Ann.Maric.C.Villafana®usdoj.govj Sent: 11/17/2008 08:55 AM EST To: Jay Lethowitz Subject: RE: Hi Jay — Sony. I have been meaning to get back to you. I will be around both days. Do we need to discuss anything related to Mr. Epstein or is this purely a social visit? I am going to send out an e-mail to you and Roy today on two issues related to Mr. Epstein. 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 ----Original Message--- From: Jay Lefkowitz [mailtolLeflcowitz®Ichicland.comj Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 10:30 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: Marie - will you be around monday or toes before thanksgiving day? Jay 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 postmaster®kirkland.com, and destroy this communication and all copies thereof, including all attachments. 19 EFTA00194123
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Senior, Robert (USAFLS) <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 729 AM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: Re: Conversation with Florida Bar Ethics Counsel re Epstein matter Thx. Marie. From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) To: Lee, Dexter (USAFLS); Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS); KATHERINE W. EZELL Cc: Kuyrkendall, E N. (FBI); Richards, Jason R. (FBI) Sent: Mon Nov 03 18:52:54 2008 Subject: Conversation with Florida Bar Ethics Counsel re Epstein matter Ili all — I spoke with someone from the Florida Bar this afternoon. She told me that they would be issuing a written opinion by the end of the week that was essentially a "non-opinion." In other words, the letter will say that she cannot advise us regarding our victim notification obligations under federal law. She did, however, tell me that the solicitation rules don't apply to our Office in a situation like this because we are not soliciting employment from the victims. I asked about whether the Office had reached a decision regarding Mr. Josefsberg's related inquiry, but she would not provide me with any information, citing the Bar's confidentiality rules. I am going to wait to hear from Mr. Josefsberg or Ms. Ezell regarding the response they receive from the Bar before I send out the final batch of letters so that I can revise them if necessary. On another note, Dexter, have you heard anything from Mr. Edwards regarding the resolution of the Doe'. United States case? 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 19 EFTA00194125
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From: Braden, Myesha (CRT) Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 2:05 PM To: VIllafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Things to do In West Palm? Thank youl From: Vlllafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) [mallto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 2:04 PM To: Braden, Mycsha (CRT) Cc: Portia Brown; Brown, Portia R Subject: RE: Things to do in West Palm? Hi Portia — Let me know your schedule and where you are staying and what judge you are appearing in front of. There is a Starbucks on Clematis Street (if you exit the Courthouse and turn to the left side of the building (which is Clematis Street), turn left (east) on Clematis, and walk about 3 blocks, you will get to the Clematis area where there are lots of restaurants and shops. The Starbucks is about 5 blocks from the Courthouse. There also is a Starbucks and a Barnes and Noble in the CityPlace center. To get to that, go east on Clematis to Rosemary, which is two blocks from the courthouse. Turn right (south) on Rosemary and go about 2 blocks to get to the City Place area. There are also a lot of restaurants and shops there (better variety that Clematis, but Clematis is "quaint.") If you like gelato, there is a great place on the ground floor of CityPlace. Give me a ring if you just need some company. A. Marie Villafafia Assistant U.S. Attorney 5Q0 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 From: Braden, Myesha (CRT) Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 1:24 PM To: VIllafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Cc: Portia Brown; Brown, Portia R (ATR) Subject: Things to do in West Palm? Marie, My friend Portia is In DOJ's Anti-trust Division and has been in trial in West Palm Beach for the past few weeks. She has about two more weeks to go, but hotel life is about to drive her crazy. I don't think that she has time for typical touristy things, but a good coffee shop, or other type of hang-out may keep her from climbing the walls. Do you have any suggestions for her? She's copied on this e-mail. Both of you take care, Myesha 11 EFTA00194127
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West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 From: Braden, Myesha (CRT) Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 2:43 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Things to do in West Palm? Oh! Everyone at OPDAT is fabulous. If you want any pre-interview tips, let me know. From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) [mailto:[email protected] Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 2:38 PM To: Braden, Myesha (CRT) Subject: RE: Things to do In West Palm? Okay. I will be in touch. I am waiting to hear from OPDAT whether they want us to come for an interview. 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 From: Braden, Myesha (CRT) Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 2:32 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Things to do in West Palm? Absolutely] Office: (202) 305-1483 Cell: (703) 625-2284 Home: (301) 925-3278 From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) [mailto:[email protected] Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 2:30 PM To: Braden, Myesha (CRT) Subject: RE: Things to do in West Palm? But of course! El and I are hopefully headed to DC in a couple of weeks and I hope we can see you then. A. Mark Villafaila Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 10 EFTA00194129
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If you know anything about budgeting, it might be good to mention because the RLA handles a fairly large budget (my budget for a quarter was $225K, so I assume that the RLA's was at least 4 times that for the year.) Also, you'll have to manage a small staff, Legal assistant (Cut Yunita), a secretary (they just fired the last one for stealing), and a driver (Sutrisno . . .I love, love Sutrisno.) I think that it would be a real advantage to have to RLA from the same district in Jakarta and Dili. I was in Indonesia in both April and May of 2006, at the very beginning and very end of the last Timor Leste "uprising". The Embassy in Jakarta was very much focused on that situation. When I went back that fall as ILA, I beleive that the RLA had issues regarding Timor Leste as part of his profile. (You probably know that Timor Leste used to be part of Indonesia. Indonesia's takeover and control of was quite oppressive. They just kilned up everybody. Indonesian police and military still have to be vetted to guarauntee that they did not participate in the brutality in Timore Lest before they are allowed to participate in any U.S. government sponsored training or program. A similar situation exists in Papua, which wants to follow Timor Leste's leads and gain independence from Indonesia. Although all official Indonesian laws repudiate it, I think that oppression of ethnic minorities is widely common in Indonesian politics. The Timorese and Papuans are similar enthinically to the Australian aboriginies. Moreover, the Timorese are Catholic, like in the Phillipines.) Having RLAs who know and can work with each other will be a real positive for the two embassies. Rob and I had to file quarterly reports when I was in Indonesia. I think that I still have access to a few. If so, I will send you some of the language from his portfolio, jsut to give you an idea of what you are likely to be doing. From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 3:00 PM To: Braden, Myesha (CRT) Subject: RE: Things to do in West Palm? I am trying to go to Indonesia and El is trying to go to East Timor (which borders Indonesia). A. Marie Villafitha Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 From: Braden, Myesha (CRT) Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 2:58 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Things to do in West Palm? No. She must be new. Did she replace Sheila Phillips in Asia? Where are you trying to go? From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) [mallto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 2:49 PM To: Braden, Myesha (CRT) Subject: RE: Things to do in West Palm? I certainly will. Do you know Barbara Berman? We need to convince her (and her boss) that they can send two AUSAs from the same District. A. Marie Viliafaha Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 9 EFTA00194131
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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Braden, Myesha (CRT) <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 4:01 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Things to do in West Palm? No problem. Anything that I can do to help. As I think about it, those reports are probably classified, but if I have them, I'll send you enough info to get the general idea. From: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 3:53 PM To: Braden, Myesha (CRT) Subject: RE: Things to do in West Palm? Have I told you that I love you lately? They are adding a second person in Indonesia Rob is going to focus exclusively on public corruption. I have been doing research on Indonesia and Timor Leste, so I did know about the Indonesian invasion. This will be the first official Timor Leste person, so it helps that EJ has done a lot of OPDAT stuff in the past. And he is fluent in Spanish and understands some Portuguese, which helps. (They are looking for someone fluent in Portuguese or someone fluent in Spanish who can learn Portuguese.) I would love any help that you can offer. The whole Epstein thing has really turned me off of this place, so I need something new to sink my teeth into. A. Marie Villafaa Assistant 11.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 From: Braden, Myesha (CRT) Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 3:41 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Things to do in West Palm? Oh! Are you vying to replace Rob Strang as the RLA ? I didn't think that he would ever leave Indonesia. His family really thrived there and life was good for them. (Indonesia takes some getting used to, but I still miss being there, so the good obviously outweighed the bad. It's an intoxicating place. Once it gets in your blood, it will always feel a little bit like home.) Chris Lehman is the Senior Regional Director for that part of the world. (I checked, and it looks like Barbara Berman is a new addition . . .senior trial attorney for counterterrorism. That is a big part of the portfolio for Indonesia, as well as money laundering. There has been an ILA for human trafficking one and off for the past three years, so that may or may not be a part of the portfolio.) I imagine that you would interview with him, Bill Lantz, Carl Alexander, Faye Ehrenstam and maybe Beth Trubell. They come across as very serious types, but they are good people. Carl started out as the first RLA for Haiti and also worked at CEOS many years ago. They will want to know about your interest in Indonesia, your ability to be diplomatic and to implement programs. I think that Faye was also an RLA somewhere, but I can't remembe where. No matter what you say, Carl is likely to act as if he thinks your not qualified, but ignore it. He's a really nice guy. EFTA00194133