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Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) 
From: 
(USAEO) 
Sent: 
, A ust 29, 2011 1:58 PM 
To: 
(USAFLS) 
Subject: 
RE: FORMAL NOTICE of Office-wide Recusal of Southern District of Florida (GCO File No. 
REC-11-4159) 
Hello 
Yes, that is correct. The investigations concerning Epstein, personally, arc the matters your office is recused. 
The CVRA matters, while stemming from matters involving Epstein, arc matters brought be other individuals 
and those matters may remain with your office. 
Please let me know if you would like to further discuss or if you have any questions, 
Thank you, 
Office 
Executive Office for United States Attorneys 
Washington. D.C. 20530 
Phone: 
Fax: 
Email: att 
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ust 29, 2011 12:26 PM 
To: 
(USAEO) 
Sub ea: RE: FORMAL NOTICE of Office-wide Recusal of Southern District of Florida (GCO File No. REC-11-4159) 
Hi 
I hope the storms and Irene haven't affected you too badly. I wanted to make sure I am correct that this 
recusal from any new criminal investigation irSiEpSn does not affect SDFL's handling of the CVRA civil case 
pending before Judge Marra. I believe that 
had discussed the potential for recusal in the CVRA 
matter with GC a while back and I am fairly certain that I discussed this with Jay earlier this year at the 
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NAC. In both instances, the resolution was that our Office could and should handle the CVRA matter. I 
wanted to make sure that is still the case. Thanks 
From: 
(USAEO) 
Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 20 
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Ferr
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(USAF 
(USAFLM) 
(ODAG) (JMO ; 
(USAEO); 
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(USAEO); 
Subject: FORMAL NOTICE of Office-wide Recusal of Southern District of Florida (GCO File No. REC-11-4159) 
MEMORANDUM FOR: 
Wifredo A. Ferrer 
United States Attorney 
Southern District of Florida 
Southern District of Florida 
Robert E. O'Neill 
United States Attorney 
Middle District of Florida 
Middle District of Florida 
THROUGH: 
Executive Office for United States Attorneys 
FROM: 
Executive Office for United States Attorneys 
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RE: 
Office-Wide Recusal of Southern District of Florida from the Investigation 
and Potential Prosecution of Mr. Jeffery Epstein (GOD File No. REC-11-4159) 
THIS IS FORMAL NOTICE that a, 
approved 
the office-wide recusal of the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida (SDFL) from 
all matters, to include the investigation and potential prosecution, relating to Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sexual 
activities with minor females. The ADAG authorized this recusal in accordance with United States Attorney's 
Manual (USAM) 3-2,170 and United States Attorney's Procedures (USAP) 3-2.170.001 based upon existing 
conflicts of interest or the appearance of conflicts of interest pertaining to the matter. 
has assigned this matter to the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of 
Florida and, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 5I5(a), has directed and authorized United States Attorney Robert E. 
O'Neill to conduct any kind of legal proceeding, civil or criminal, including grand jury proceedings and 
proceedings before committing magistrate judges, which the United States Attorney for the Southern District of 
Florida is authorized by law to conduct regarding this matter. See USAP 3-2.170.001(6)(C)(2)(b). 
Each office should communicate directly with each other concerning the investigations related to this matter in 
accordance with the procedures outlined in USAP 
70.001 6 C 2 
3 
The 
int of contact for the 
Middle District of Florida is 
The 
'nt of 
contact for the Southern Dis •
Florida is 
who can be reached at 
All Assistant United States Attorneys subsequently assigned to this matter must be appointed as Special 
Attorneys in order to appear on behalf of the government in the Southern District of Florida. See USAM. 3-
2.300 and USAP 3-2.170.001(6)(C)(21(b). Please contact Nicole West, EOUSA Personnel Staff, Policy and 
Special Programs Division, at (202) 252-5625 to obtain the appointments. 
In accordance with USAP 3-2.170.001(6)(CX21(b)(3), any Special Attorney assigned the matter or case should 
sign any pleadings or documents using the signature block of the Middle District of Florida, with the addition of 
the Attorney General's name preceding that of the United States Attorney. 
iH shave an 
uestions relating to this recu 
contact 
Office, EOUSA, 
Thank you. 
Thank you, 
Office 
Executive Office for United States Attorneys 
Washington, D.C. 20530 
Phone: 
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Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) 
From: 
(USAFLS) 
Sent: 
Wednesda August 24, 2011 7:29 PM 
To: 
(USAEO) 
Subject: 
RE: Recusal matter 
Thanks. 
I appreciate it. 
Ben 
From:
Sent: Wednes 
A 
t 24, 2011 3:11 PM 
To: 
(USAFLS) 
Subject: RE: Recusal matter 
I just wanted to update you on the recusal matter involving the matter with Mr. Epstein. The MDFL has agreed 
to take the case. I will send out the formal notice shortly. 
Thank ou 
From: 
(USAEO) 
Sent: Wednesd 
A 
t 03, 2011 10:20 AM 
To: 
(USAFLS) 
Subject: RE: 
Hello 
We have analyzed facts of your recusal inquiry and sent a recusal request to the ADAG. I will keep you 
updated on the status of the request. 
Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. 
Than
k 
From: 
(WARS) 
Sent..sayjay 28, 2011 6:52 PM 
To: 
(USAEO) 
Subject: 
Hi 
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Attached is a memo outlining (probably in exponentially more detail than you wanted) the background of the 
Jeffrey Epstein case and some of the reasons why it would probably be best for another district to handle any 
future investigation. As I mentioned, venue may lie in multiple districts, which may make it easier on 
whichever district ultimately handles the investigation. Thanks as always. 
Ben 
Southern District of Florida 
99 N.E. 4th Street 
Miami, FL 33132 
« File: Epstein Conflict Memo amended.wpd » 
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Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) 
From: 
(USAFLS) 
Sent: 
Monde , Au ust 29, 2011 2:08 PM 
To: 
(USAEO) 
Subject: 
RE: FORMAL NOTICE of Office-wide Recusal of Southern District of Florida (GCO File No. 
REC-11-4159) 
Great. Thanks 
From: 
(USAEO) 
Sent: Monde 
A ust 29, 2011 1:58 PM 
To: 
(USAFLS) 
Subject: RE: FORMAL NOTICE of Office-wide Recusal of Southern District of Florida (GCO File No. FtEC-11-41S9) 
Hello 
Yes, that is correct. The investigations concerning Epstein. personally, are the matters your office is recused. 
The CVRA matters, while stemming from matters involving Epstein, are matters brought be other individuals 
and those matters may remain with your office. 
Please let me know if you would like to further discuss or if you have any questions. 
Thank you, 
Office 
Executive Office for United States Attorneys 
Washington, D.C. 20530 
Phone: 
Fax: 
202.252.1650 - New Fax Number 
Email: 
Frc
pi p.II(USAFLS) 
Sent: on y, August
 , 2011 12:26 PM 
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To: 
(USAEO) 
Sub 
: RE: 
RMAL NOTICE of Office-wide Recusal of Southern District of Florida (GCO File No. REC-11-4159) 
Hi M, 
I hope the storms and Irene haven't affected you too badly. I wanted to make sure I am correct that this 
recusal from any new criminal investigation into E stein does not affect SDFL's handling of the CVRA civil case 
pending before fudge Marra. I believe that 
had discussed the potential for recusal in the CVRA 
matter with GC a while back and I am fairly certain that I discussed this with fay earlier this year at the 
NAC. In both instances, the resolution was that our Office could and should handle the CVRA matter. I 
wanted to make sure that is still the case. Thanks 
From: 
(USAEO) 
Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 20 
• 
To: Ferrer Wifredo A. (USAFLS); 
(MARA). 
(USAFia 
(USAFLM) 
Cc: 
(ODAG) ()MD ; 
(USAEO); 
(USAEO); 
(USAEO); 
Subject: FORMAL NOTICE of Office-wide Recusal of Southern District of Florida (GCO File No. REC-11-4159) 
MEMORANDUM FOR: 
Wifredo A. Ferrer 
United States Attorney 
Southern District of Florida 
Southern District of Florida 
Robert E. O'Neill 
United States Attorney 
Middle District of Florida 
Middle District of Florida 
THROUGH: 
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Executive Office for United States Attorneys 
FROM: 
Executive Office for United States Attorneys 
RE: 
Office-Wide Recusal of Southern District of Florida from the Investigation 
and Potential Prosecution of Mr. Jeffery Epstein (GCO File No. REC-1 I 4159) 
THIS IS FORMAL NOTICE that IM
IMIM), 
approved 
the office-wide recusal of the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida (SDFL) from 
all matters, to include the investigation and potential prosecution, relating to Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sexual 
activities with minor females. The ADAG authorized this recusal in accordance with United States Attorney's 
Manual (USAM) 3-2.170 and United States Attorney's Procedures (USAP) 3-2.170.001 based upon existing 
conflicts of interest or the appearance of conflicts of interest pertaining to the matter. 
has assigned this matter to the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of 
Florida and, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 4 515(a), has directed and authorized United States Attorney Robert E. 
O'Neill to conduct any kind of legal proceeding, civil or criminal, including grand jury proceedings and 
proceedings before committing magistrate judges, which the United States Attorney for the Southern District of 
Florida is authorized by law to conduct regarding this matter. See USAP 3-2.170.001(61(O(2)()). 
Each office should communicate directly with each other concerning the investigations related to this matter in 
accordance with the procedu ► o lin 
0.001 6 C 2 b 3. Th 
int f contact for the 
Middle District of Florida is 
who an be ontacted at 
The 
'tit of 
contact for the Southern District o • orida is 
who can be reached at 
All Assistant United States Attorneys subsequently assigned to this matter must be appointed as Special 
Attorneys in order to appear on behalf of the government in the Southern District of Florida. See USAM. 3-
2.300 and USAP 3-2.170.001(6)(CX2)0). Please contact Nicole West, EOUSA Personnel Staff, Policy and 
Special Programs Division, at (202) 252-5625 to obtain the appointments. 
In accordance with USAP 3-2.170.001(6)(CX2)(bX3), any Special Attorney assigned the matter or case should 
sign any pleadings or documents using the signature block of the Middle District of Florida, with the addition of 
the Attorney General's name preceding that of the United States Attorney. 
If st have anquestions relating to this rec 
contact 
Office, EOUSA, tra. 
Thank you. 
Thank you, 
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Office 
Executive Office for United States Attorneys 
Washington, D.C. 20530 
Phone 
Fax: 
202.252.1650 - New En Number 
Email: n,ggibage 
EFTA00234007

Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) 
From: 
(USAFLS) 
Sent: 
Wednesda , August 03, 2011 12:47 PM 
To: 
(USAEO) 
Cc: 
Sanchez, Eduardo (USAFLS); Stamm, Edward (USAFLS); Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS); 
Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS); Garcia, Rolando (USAFLS); Mucci, Edward (USAFLS); Lee, 
Dexter (USAFLS) 
Subject: 
Re: 
Great. Thanks 
From: 
(USAEO) 
Sent: Wedn 
03, 2011 10:20 AM 
To: 
(USAFLS) 
Sub ect: RE: 
Hello 
We have analyzed facts of your recusal inquiry and sent a recusal request to the ADAG. I will keep you 
updated on the status of the request. 
Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. 
Thanks 
From: 
(USAFLS) 
Sent: 
u 
, 2011 6:52 PM 
To: 
(USAEO) 
Subject: 
Hi M• 
Attached is a memo outlining (probably in exponentially more detail than you wanted) the background of the 
Jeffrey Epstein case and some of the reasons why it would probably be best for another district to handle any 
future investigation. As I mentioned, venue may lie in multiple districts, which may make it easier on 
whichever district ultimately handles the investigation. Thanks as always. 
Ben 
Southern District of Florida 
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99 N.E. 4th Street 
Miami, FL 33132 
« File: Epstein Conflict Memo amended.wpd » 
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Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) 
From: 
(USAEO) 
Sent: 
Wednesday, August 24, 2011 3:32 PM 
To: 
Ferrer, Wifredo A. (USAFLS); 
(USAFLM); 
(USAFLS); 
(USAFLM) 
Cc: 
(ODAG) 0MD • 
(USAEO); 
(USAEO); 
(USAEO); 
(USAEO) 
Subject: 
FORMAL NOTICE of Office-wide Recusal of Southern District of Florida (GCO File No. 
REC-11-4159) 
MEMORANDUM FOR: 
Wifredo A. Ferrer 
United States Attorney 
Southern District of Florida 
Southern District of Florida 
Robert E. O'Neill 
United States Attorney 
Middle District of Florida 
Middle District of Florida 
THROUGH: 
Executive Office for United States Attorneys 
FROM: 
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Executive Office for United States Attorneys 
RE: 
Office-Wide Recusal of Southern District of Florida from the Investigation 
and Potential Prosecution of Mr. Jeffery Epstein (GCO File No. REC-11-4159) 
THIS IS FORMAL NOTICE that 
approved 
the office-wide recusal of the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida (SDFL) from 
all matters, to include the investigation and potential prosecution, relating to Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sexual 
activities with minor females. The ADAG authorized this recusal in accordance with United States Attorney's 
Manual (USAM) 3-2.170 and United States Attorney's Procedures (USAP) 3-2.170.001 based upon existing 
conflicts of interest or the appearance of conflicts of interest pertaining to the matter. 
has assigned this matter to the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of 
Florida and, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 515(a), has directed and authorized United States Attorney Robert E. 
O'Neill to conduct any kind of legal proceeding, civil or criminal, including grand jury proceedings and 
proceedings before committing magistrate judges, which the United States Attorney for the Southern District of 
Florida is authorized by law to conduct regarding this matter. See USAP 3-2.170.001(6)(C)(2)(b). 
Each office should communicate directly with each other concerning the investigations related to this matter in 
accordance with the procedures o t 
0.001 6 C 
Th 
nt of c ntact for the 
Middle District of Florida is 
who can be contacted at 
. The point of 
contact for the Southern District of orida is 
who can be reached at 
All Assistant United States Attorneys subsequently assigned to this matter must be appointed as Special 
Attorneys in order to appear on behalf of the government in the Southern District of Florida. See USAM. 3-
2.300 and USAP 3-2.170.001(6)(C)(2)(b). Please contact Nicole West, EOUSA Personnel Staff, Policy and 
Special Programs Division, at (202) 252-5625 to obtain the appointments. 
In accordance with USAP 3-2.170.001(6)(O(2)(b)(3), any Special Attorney assigned the matter or case should 
sign any pleadings or documents using the signature block of the Middle District of Florida, with the addition of 
the Attorney General's name preceding that of the United States Attorney. 
If
 an 
uesti ns relating to this recu 
Office, EOUSA, at. 
contact 
Thank you. 
Thank you, 
office 
Executive Office for United States Attorneys 
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Washington, D.C. 20530 
Phone: 
Fax: 
Email: 
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Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) 
From: 
(USAEO) 
Sent: 
Frida . Ju 29, 2011 4:35 PM 
To: 
(USAFLS) 
Subject: 
Re: 
Thank you, 
I am out of the office today and will review this on Monday. 
Thanks again. 
Rich 
From: 
(USAFLS) 
Sent: Thursda Ju 28, 2011 06:52 PM 
To: 
(USAEO) 
Subject: 
Attached is a memo outlining (probably In exponentially more detail than you wanted) the background of the 
Jeffrey Epstein case and some of the reasons why it would probably be best for another district to handle any 
future investigation. As I mentioned, venue may lie in multiple districts, which may make it easier on 
whichever district ultimately handles the investigation. Thanks as always. 
Ben 
Southern District of Florida 
99 N.E. 4th Street 
Miami, FL 33132 
«Epstein Conflict Memo emended.wpd» 
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Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) 
Front 
(USAFLS) 
Sent 
Frida ,1u 29, 2011 4:43 PM 
To: 
(USAEO) 
Subject: 
RE: 
Great. Have a good weekend. 
From: 
(USAEO) 
Sent 
Ju 29 2011 4:35 PM 
To: 
(USAFLS) 
Sub 
: Re: 
Thank you, 
I am out of the office today and will review this on Monday. 
Thanks again. 
Rich 
From: 
(USAFLS) 
Sent: Thursda 
Jul 28, 2011 06:52 PM 
To: 
(USAEO) 
Subject: 
Hi a 
Attached is a memo outlining (probably in exponentially more detail than you wanted) the background of the 
Jeffrey Epstein case and some of the reasons why it would probably be best for another district to handle any 
future investigation. As I mentioned, venue may lie in multiple districts, which may make it easier on 
whichever district ultimately handles the investigation. Thanks as always. 
Ben 
Southern District of Florida 
99 N.E. 4th Street 
Miami, FL 33132 
«Epstein Conflict Memo amended.wpd» 
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Lee, Dexter (USAFLS) 
From: 
(USAFLS) 
Sent: 
Thursda Jul 28, 2011 6:52 PM 
To: 
(USAEO) 
Attachments: 
Epstein Conflict Memo amended.wpd 
Hi 
Attached is a memo outlining (probably in exponentially more detail than you wanted) the background of the 
Jeffrey Epstein case and some of the reasons why it would probably be best for another district to handle any 
future investigation. As I mentioned, venue may lie in multiple districts, which may make it easier on 
whichever district ultimately handles the investigation. Thanks as always. 
Ben 
Southern District of Florida 
99 N.E. 4th Street 
Miami, FL 33132 
«EpStein Conflict Memo amended.wpd» 
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Memorandum 
Subjccl 
Re: Jeffrey Epstein Investigation 
Dale 
July 26, 2011 
To 
From 
Greenberg, First Assistant U.S. Attorney 
A. Marie Villafafia 
I. 
Introduction 
This memorandum summarizes the conflict of interest related to the investigation by 
the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") of additional crimes committed by Jeffrey 
Epstein ("Epstein"). The memo begins with a brief overview of the original investigation 
of Epstein, dubbed "Operation Leap Year"; summarizes the resolution of Operation Leap 
Year by the Southern District of Florida; and addresses the events following the resolution 
of Operation Leap Year, including the basis for the conflict. Lastly, the memo briefly 
addresses the additional crimes that the FBI wants to investigate. 
II. 
"Operation Leap Year" 
The investigation of Jeffrey Epstein initially was undertaken by the City of Palm 
Beach Police Department in response to a complaint received from the parents of a 14-year-
old girl, Saige, from Royal Palm Beach. When Saige and another girl began fighting at 
school because the other girl accused Saige of being a prostitute, one of the school principals 
intervened. The principal searched Saige's purse and found $300 cash. The principal asked 
Saige where the money came from. Saige initially claimed that she earned the money 
working at "Chik-Fil-A," which no one believed. Saige then claimed that she made the 
money selling drugs; no one believed that either. Saige finally admitted that she had been 
paid $300 to give a massage to a man on Palm Beach island. Saige's parents approached the 
Palm Beach Police Department ("PBPD") about pressing charges. 
PBPD began investigating the recipient of the massage, Jeffrey Epstein, and two of 
his assistants, Sarah Kellen and Nadia Marcinkova. PBPD identified 27 girls who went to 
Epstein's house to perform "massage services" (not including one licensed massage 
therapist). The girls' ages ranged from 14 years' old to 23 years' old. Some girls saw 
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Epstein only once and some saw him dozens of times. The "massage services" performed 
also varied. Some girls were fully clothed while they massaged Epstein; some wore only 
their underwear; and some were fully nude. During all of these massages, Epstein 
masturbated himself and he would touch the girl performing the massage, usually fondling 
their breasts and touching their vaginas — either over their clothing or on their bare skin. 
Epstein often used a vibrator to masturbate the girls and digitally penetrated a number of 
them. For the girls who saw him more often, Epstein graduated to oral sex and vaginal sex. 
Epstein sometimes brought his assistant/girlfriend, Nadia Marcinkova, into the sexual 
activity. One of the girls described Marcinkova as Epstein's "sex slave". 
On October 18, 2005, PBPD obtained a search warrant with the assistance of the Palm 
Beach County State Attorney's Office ("PBSAO"). By this time, PBSAO had already been 
contacted by Epstein's cadre of lawyers. When PBPD arrived at Epstein's home two days 
later (10/20/05) to execute the search warrant, they found several items conspicuously 
missing. For example, computer monitors and keyboards were found, but the CPUs were 
gone.' Similarly, surveillance cameras were found, but they were disconnected and the 
videotapes were gone. Nonetheless, the search did recover some evidence of value, 
including message pads showing messages from many girls over a two year span. The 
messages show girls returning phone calls to confirm appointments to "work." Messages 
were taken by three of Epstein's "personal assistants." 
Photographs taken inside the home showed that the girls' descriptions of the layout 
of the home and master bedroom/bathroom area were accurate. PBPD also found massage 
tables and oils, the high school transcript of one of the girls, and sex toys. 
In sum, the PBPD investigation showed that girls from Royal Palm Beach High 
School would be contacted by one of Epstein's assistants to make an appointment to "work." 
Up to three appointments each day would be made. The girls would travel to Epstein's home 
in Palm Beach where they would meet Epstein's chef and Epstein's assistant—usually Sarah 
Kellen—in the kitchen. 
The assistant would escort the girls upstairs to the master 
bedroom/bathroom area and set up the massage table and massage oils. The girl sometimes 
was instructed to remove her clothing. The assistant would leave and Epstein would enter 
the room wearing a robe. He would remove the robe and lie face down and nude on the 
'During a meeting, two of Epstein's attorneys, Gerald Lefcourt and Lilly Ann Sanchez, 
admitted that attorney Roy Black instructed Epstein to have the CPUs removed although they 
insisted that those instruction were given well in advance of the execution of the search warrant —
not in response to a "leak." 
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