EFTA00193276¶
Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)¶
| From: | Villafana, Ann Marie C.(USAFLS) |
| Sent: | Friday, August 15,2008 11:08 AM |
| To: | Acosta, Alex(USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff(USAFLS); Senior, Robert(USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen(USAFLS); Lee,Dexter(USAFLS) |
| Subject: | FW: Follow-up point |
Just received a response from Jay. I’m not sure what he means about talking “this morning,” since I haven’t spoken to him today.¶
I don’t believe that we should wait two weeks for them to confer. They have the ability to confer over the telephone or to come and visit him (as reported in the Palm Beach Post).¶
Here is my proposed response:¶
Dear Jay:¶
Thank you for your response. It is our position that Mr. Epstein accepted the December modification by his performance. If you prefer to return to the language of the October addendum, we have no objection, but, as you know, I have been ordered to produce the Non-Prosecution Agreement and I cannot wait two weeks to do so. Please advise me by noon on Monday in writing, preferably signed by your client, whether Mr. Epstein intends to perform according to the terms of the December modification or whether he elects to return to the October addendum.¶
If Mr. Epstein elects to perform according to the terms of the October addendum, then please prepare a proposed written submission to the Special Master, in accordance with Paragraph 7B, for my review by Monday afternoon. The extensive delays of the past will no longer be tolerated, and the Office will insist upon a showing of good faith performance in the selection of the attorney representative and all other terms of the Agreement.¶
Sincerely,¶
Marie¶
A. Marie Villafaña¶
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 [mailto:JLefkowitz@kirkland.com] |
| Sent: | Friday, August 15, 2008 10:53 AM |
| To: | Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) |
| Cc: | Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS); Roy BLACK; Martin Weinberg |
| Subject: | Re: Follow-up point |
Marie - thanks for responding to my email. You have narrowed down some of the implementation issues.¶
As I told you this morning, we cannot accept your contention that Mr. Epstein is bound by an agreement he¶
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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¶
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[e]xcept as to those individuals who elect to proceed EXCLUSIVELY under 18 USC § 2255, … Epstein’s signature [cannot] be construed as admissions or evidence of civil or criminal liability.” This addresses your question regarding exclusivity.¶
I don’t think that Mr. Epstein has to make any constructive admissions of conviction. He only needs to admit that the 32 girls whose names I have provided to Mr. Goldberger are “victims” of an offense listed in 18 U.S.C. 2255.¶
Please let me know if you have any additional questions. Thank you.¶
A. Marie Villafaña¶
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 [mailto:JLefkowitz@kirkland.com] |
| Sent: | Thursday, August 14, 2008 2:39 PM |
| To: | Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) |
| Cc: | Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS); lefkowitz@kirkland.com |
| Subject: | Re: Follow-up point |
Marie - In reviewing your December proposal, there are a couple of things I don’t understand.¶
What limits are placed upon individuals who proceed under 2255 as if “Mr. Epstein had been tried federally and convicted of an enumerated offense.” In other words, what individuals would have this right? And would these individual only have this right if they proceeded exclusively under 2255? Also, to what enumerated offenses do you think would Mr. Epstein have to make constructive admissions of conviction? and how many such offenses? And against whom? Remember that while you may have investigated various offenses, he only plead guilty to certain state crimes.¶
Finally, would paragraphs 8-10 of the September Agreement still be operative?¶
I am trying hard to understand what you have intended by the December letter. Alex has says he thinks it benefits Jeffrey, and I am open to understanding it that way. But I would like some clarity on these issues.¶
Thanks — Jay¶
“Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)”¶
Ann.Marie.C.Villafana@usdoj.gov¶
08/14/2008 12:44 PM¶
cc “Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS)” Karen.Atkinson@usdoj.gov¶
Subject Follow-up point¶
Hi Jay – I forgot to mention that I can no longer argue that the Court shouldn’t force us to produce the agreement because we have already provided the victims with the relevant portion when I now understand from you that I have NOT provided them with the relevant portion.¶
A. Marie Villafaña¶
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