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FBI VOL00009
EFTA00227225
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• C. (USAFLS) From: Gerald Lefcourt ([email protected]] Sent: 05 PM To: Cc: C. (USAFLS); Lilly ■ Sanchez Subject: e rey pste'n Attachments: 2007-05-22 letter to AUSA Lourie.pdf attached is a letter seeking meetings, as discussed with you, but with others if it is not resolved. Thanks for your a ention. Could you email back so that I know you have received this letter? Gerald B. Lefcourt Gerald B. Lefcourt, P.C. 148 E. 78th Street New York. New York 10021 Tel. Fax [email protected] 154 08-80736-CV MARRA 002251 EFTA00227365
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C. USAFLS u > • • y, ovem • r , irr 71:55 PM To: lay Lefkowltz Cc: Acosta, Alex (USAFLS) Subject: Epstein Jay, Please accept my apologies for not getting back to you sooner but I was a little under the weather yesterday. I hope that you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. Regarding the issue of due diligence concerning Judge Davis' selection, I'd like to make a few observations. First, Guy Lewis has known for some time that Judge Davis was making reasonable efforts to secure Aaron Podhurst and Bob Josephsberg for this assignment. In fact, when I told you 'of Judge Davis's selection during our meeting last Wednesday, November 21.", you and Professor Dershowitz seemed very comfortable, and certainly not surprised, with the selection. Podhurst and Josephsberg are no strangers to nearly the entire Epstein defense team Including Guy Lewis; LIII Sanchez, Roy Black, and, apparently, Professor Dershowitz who said he knew Mr. Josephsberg from law school. Second, Podhurst and Josephsberg have long-standing stellar reputations for their legal acumen and ethics. It's hard for me to imagine how much more vetting needs to be done. The United States has a statutory obligation (Justice for All Act of 2004) to notify the victims of the anticipated upcoming events and their rights associated with the agreement entered Into by the United States and Mr. Epstein In a timely fashion. Tomorrow will make one full week since you were formally notified of the selection. I must insist that the vetting process come to an end. Therefore, unless you provide, me with a good faith objection to Judge Davis's selection by COB tomorrow, November 28, 2007, I will authorize the notification of the victims. Should you give me the go-ahead on Podhurst and Josephsberg selection by COB tomorrow, I will simultaneously send you a draft of the letter. I intend to notify the victims by letter after COB Thursday, November 29th. Thanks, Jeff Tracking: 2565 08-8073640KyLARRA 002252 • EFTA00227366
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C. (USAFLS) From: C. (USAFLS) Sent: la ep e 5 To: Lourie, Andrew; Subject: FW: Epstein rre ana Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 From: Barry Krischer [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, September 25 2007 3:06 PM To: Lanna Belohlavek; II C. (USAFLS) Cc: Claudette Hughes Subject: RE: Epstein I will be en route to Sun Sentinel o(cs, but can still call in or be connected to conference call on my cell. So...9:30 is good for me too. From: Lanna Belohlavek Sent: Tuesdailamber 25, 2007 1:52 PM To: C. (USAFLS); Barry Krischer Subject: RE: Epstein Conference call around 9:30 is good for me if good for Barry. I have Grand Jury at 10:30. Lanna From: (USAFLS) [mailto Sent: Tuesday, Septem 25, 2007 12:26 PM To: Lanna Belohlavek; Barry Krischer Subject: Epstein Hi Lanna and Barry — Epstein signed his agreement with us yesterday. I was hoping we could either do a conference call or meet to make sure that you arc receiving accurate information regarding the terms of the agreement. Are you free tomorrow or 'Thursday? Thanks. A. Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 2833 08-80736-CV_MARRA 002253 EFTA00227367
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West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 Tracking: 2834 08-80736-CV_MARRA 002254 EFTA00227368
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C. (USAFLS) From: , (USAFLS) Sent: Thursday,1Iptem r 06, 2007 9:28 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Beller, Gany and NES appearances Hi Gerry — I am writing to confirm that the NES witnesses will appear as scheduled on Tuesday, September Can you please confirm? Thank you. A. Assistant U.S. Attorney 561 209-1047 3252 08-80736-CV_MARRA 002255 EFTA00227369
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Inanks, Original Message From: Jay Lefkowitz [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 2:00 PM To: (USAFLS) Subject: Jeff - Beyond my letter the other day, and your email to me from a few weeks ago, is there anything else you need from me regarding the plea and sentencing dates. As we discussed, and as we have confirmed, the Court has told us she will handle both at the same time (plea before sentencing, obviously), and to the agreed-upon counts, on Jan 4. I trust I have cleared up any confusion regarding Jan 7. Thx. Jay 2581 08-80736-CV_MARRA 002256 EFTA00227370
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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 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 postmastergikirkland.com, and destroy this communication and all copies thereof, including all attachments. ********************************************* ******* ******* Tracking: 2582 08-80736-CV_MARRA 002257 EFTA00227371
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• C. (USAFLS) From: . C. (USAFLS) Sent: !IR" ovember 20, 2007 10:28 AM To: Kri h r r ' na Belohlavek' Cc: Subject: onfirmation of Epstein plea date Hi Barry and Lanna — I just wanted to reconfirm the plea and sentencing date for Epstein. Rolando thought that Barry said December 16'h, which is a Sunday. Can you send me the correct date and time? Thank you, and have a great Thanksgiving. A. Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 Tracking: 2576 08-80736-CV_MARRA 002258 EFTA00227372
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From: Sent: To: Subject: C. (USAFLS) Lanna [email protected] r 06,2007 3:05 PM C. (u SAFLS) Could you please outline what factual basis you think fits the procuring statute for the plea conference. I am trying to finalize the paperwork. Lanna • 2377 08-80736-CV MARRA 002259 EFTA00227373
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C. (USAFLS) From: C. (USAFLS) Sent: Way, licen ligr 06, 2007 3:36 PM To: Lanna Belohlavek Subject: RE: Epstein Hi Latina — I can put something together. I assume something short and sweet? And has a date been set? A. Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 From: Lanna Belohlavek [maltto:[email protected]] Sent: ThursctSecember 06, 2007 3:05 PM To: C. (USAFLS) Subject: Epstein Could you please outline what factual basis you think fits the procuring statute for the plea conference. I am hying to finalize the paperwork. Lanna 2375 08-80736-CV_MARRA 002260 EFTA00227374
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• C. (USAFLS) From: Lanna Belohlavek [[email protected] Se: = nt: iirkgr 06, 2007 (USAFL S) 4:47 PM To C. Subject: :Epstein Yep, something short and sweet with no names. The date is Dec. 21. Lanna From: M, EMI C. (USARS) [mak° Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 3:36 PM ' To: Lanna Belohlavek Subject: RE: Epstein Hi Lanna — I can put something together. I assume something short and sweet? And has a date been set? A. A s•ariaIS 500 S. Australian Ave. Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 From: Lanna Belohlavek [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursdaaecember 06, 2007 3:05 PM To: IM C. (USAFLS) Subject: Epstein Could you please outline what factual basis you think fits the procuring statute for the plea conference. I am trying to finalize the paperwork. Lanna 2370 08-80736-CV_MARRA 002261 EFTA00227375
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C. (USAFLS) From: El C. (USAFLS) Sent: Thursday, December 06. 2007 5:07 PM To: 'Lanna Belohlavek' Subject: RE: Epstein Hi Lanna — I will send it to you tomorrow morning. What time will the hearing be? And it is Judge McSorley, right? Thank you! A. Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave. Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 From: Lanna Belohlavek [mailto:[email protected]) Sent: Thursdaaecember 06, 2007 4:47 PM To: IM C. (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Epstein Yep, something short and sweet with no names The date is Dec 21. Lanna From: C. (USAFLS) [mailto Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 3:36 PM To: Lanna Belohlavek Subject: RE: Epstein Iii Lanna— I can put something together. I assume something short and sweet? And has a date been set? A. Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax 561 820-8777 From: Lanna Belohlavek [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: ThursdaitSecember 06, 2007 3:05 PM To: MIS C. (USAFLS) Subject: Epstein M Could you please outline what factual basis you think fits the procuring statute for the plea conference. I am trying to finalize the paperwork. 2367 08-80736-CV_MARRA 002262 EFTA00227376
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Lanna 2368 08-80736-CV_MARRA 002263 EFTA00227377
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1MB C. (USAFLS) From: III C. (USAFLS) Sent: Thursday. December 13. 2007 10:03 AM To: ifigifillim Cc: Subject: Correspondence (USAFLS); Acosta, Alex (USAFLS) Dear Jay: Please review the enclosed. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow`. )71213 Ltr to Letkow... A. Assistant U.S. Attorney 500 S. Australian Ave, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561 209-1047 Fax.561 820-8777 2259 08-80736-CV_MARRA 002264 EFTA00227378
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MB • From: Sent: To: Subject: FYI C. (USAFLS) (USAFLS) on i enba From: (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 7:43 PM To: lefkowitz dkirkland.com Cc: Subject: Epstein Jay, C (USAFLS) The Section Chief of DOJ's Child Exploitation Obscenity Section (CEOS) notified me today that he will review the matter involving your client Jeffrey Epstein. The Section Chief has indicated that he is ready to proceed immediately, and I understand you are in the process of providing him this week with a summary of issues to be reviewed, and expect to meet with him next week. The Section Chief also indicated that you would be calling this Office regarding the upcoming March 3, 2008 court date in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, in and for Palm Beach County. As you know, the Agreement entered into by your client originally provided that the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida (this Office) would defer prosecution if your client pled guilty to enumerated state charges by October 26, 2007. Since then, that date has been postponed for a number of reasons. At this juncture, it would not be reasonable to keep the current March 3rd date as a deadline for compliance with the Agreement. That said, this Office is very concerned about additional delays. Despite this concern, I want to assure you that if counsel for Mr. Epstein meets with CEOS next week (the week of March 3rd), this Office will extend the time for compliance with the Agreement to provide CEOS time to engage in a thorough review. It goes without saying that in the event that CEOS decides that a federal prosecution should not be undertaken against Mr. Epstein, this Office will close its investigation. However, should CEOS disagree with Mr. Epstein's position, Mr. Epstein shall have one week to abide by the terms and conditions of the September 24, 2007 Agreement as amended by letter from United States Attorney Acosta to Jay Lefkowitz. First Assistant U.S. Attorney 1530 08-80736-CV-MARRA 002265 EFTA00227379
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Southern District of Florida 1531 08-80736-CV-MARRA 002266 EFTA00227380
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