Correspondence · July 30, 2008

Internal prosecutor emails on the sealed Epstein agreement, July 2008

Emails between two Assistant U.S. Attorneys discussing the confidentiality of the Epstein agreement, whether it can be produced, and a victims' attorney's civil suit.Machine-written summary

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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)¶

From:	Lee, Dexter(USAFLS)
Sent:	Wednesday，July 30，20089:29PM
To:	Villafana，Ann Marie C.(USAFLS)
Cc:	Acosta，Alex(USAFLS)；Sloman，Jeff(USAFLS)；Jacobus，Wendy(USAFLS)
Subject:	RE：Got your message

Marie,¶

As I understand it, the USAO-Epstein agreement has a confidentiality provision. It was filed under seal in state court. I seem to recall you telling me that Judge Marra ordered Michael Tein to file the agreement in the pending federal court civil actions under 18 U.S.C. 2255. Is that not correct? My impression from speaking with Edwards is that, if he is satisfied the agreement adequately punishes Epstein and protects his clients, then he will withdraw his lawsuit. If we are not in a position to produce the agreement, then we won’t be able to adequately address his concerns.¶

I filed our notice to court on Tuesday night. Edwards is in a real hurry to try to resolve this matter before the court acts on the notice. I wonder if he thinks Judge Marra will not hold another hearing and rule on the papers.¶

Dexter¶

I will call you tomorrow morning. Thanks.¶

From:	Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)
Sent:	Wednesday, July 30, 2008 1:53 PM
To:	Lee, Dexter (USAFLS)
Subject:	Got your message

Hi Dexter – As far as I know, the only place where the agreement has been filed is under seal in the state court. I don’t think we could provide it without a subpoena or court order.¶

I certainly have no objection to meeting with their three clients. Let me know how you would like me to proceed.¶

Thanks. Hope things are going well at the NAC.¶

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¶

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