Prosecutor's letter to defense counsel on concerns over the federal charge in Epstein plea

Prosecutor's letter to defense counsel on concerns over the federal charge in Epstein plea

Emails and letters

A letter from the US Attorney's office to defense counsel saying it is satisfied in principle with the Epstein agreement but wants an alternative federal charge, citing concerns about jurisdiction and evidence.

DOJ Epstein Files, Data Set 9

EFTA00184313 Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-12 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 1 of 2 EXHIBIT 12 EFTA00184314 Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-12 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 2 of 2 Jay – It was nice seeing you again. and I talked with and Jeff. We are all satisfied in principle with the agreement, but the Office is uncomfortable with the recommended federal charge. Specifically, we are concerned about the effect of taking the position that Mr. Epstein’s house is in the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, and we have no evidence of any a…