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Document DOJ-OGR-00023028

AI Analysis

Summary: The document details the FBI and USAO's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, including the defense team's efforts to influence the outcome and Acosta's decision to offer a plea deal. It outlines the key events and interactions between the parties from May 2006 to July 2007. The document appears to be a factual account from an official report or court filing.
Significance: This document provides insight into the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein, revealing details about the interactions between Epstein's defense team and the US Attorney's Office.
Key Topics: FBI and USAO investigation into Jeffrey Epstein Interactions between Epstein's defense team and USAO Decision-making process around Epstein's plea deal
Key People:
  • Alex Acosta - US Attorney for the Southern District of Florida
  • Villafaña - Assistant US Attorney handling Epstein's case
  • Jeffrey Epstein - Subject of the investigation
Document Type
Report
Date
Unknown
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES008

Full Text

III. THE FBI AND THE USAO INVESTIGATE EPSTEIN, AND THE DEFENSE TEAM ENGAGES WITH THE USAO. 16 A. May 2006 - February 2007: The Federal Investigation Is Initiated, and the USAO Opens a Case File. 16 1. The PBPD Presents the Matter to the FBI and the USAO. 17 2. May 2006: The USAO Accepts the Case and Opens a Case File. 18 3. July 14, 2006: Villafaña Informs Acosta and Sloman about the Case. 18 4. Late July 2006: The State Indicts Epstein, and the USAO Moves Forward with a Federal Investigation ... 20 5. October 2006 - February 2007: Epstein's Defense Counsel Initiate Contact with Villafaña, Lourie, and Sloman, and Press for a Meeting ... 22 6. February 2007: Defense Counsel Meet with Lourie and Villafaña and Present the Defense Objections to a Federal Case ... 24 B. February - May 2007: Villafaña and the FBI Continue to Investigate; Villafaña Drafts a Prosecution Memorandum and Proposed Indictment for USAO Managers to Review ... 24 C. May - June 2007: Miami Managers Consider the Prosecution Memorandum and Proposed Charges. 27 D. Defense Counsel Seek a Meeting with Senior USAO Managers, which Villafaña Opposes ... 30 E. June 2007: Villafaña Supplements the Prosecution Memorandum ... 33 F. The June 26, 2007 Meeting with Defense Counsel ... 33 IV. ACOSTA DECIDES TO OFFER EPSTEIN A TWO-YEAR STATE PLEA TO RESOLVE THE FEDERAL INVESTIGATION. 35 A. June - July 2007: The USAO Proposes a State Plea Resolution, which the Defense Rejects. 36 1. Acosta's Explanation for His Decision to Pursue a State-based Resolution. 37 2. July 2007: Villafaña and Menchel Disagree about the Proposed State Resolution ... 40 B. Villafaña Attempts to Obtain the Computer Equipment Missing from Epstein's Palm Beach Home, but the Defense Team Opposes Her Efforts. 45 C. July 2007: The Defense Continues Its Efforts to Stop the Federal Investigation. 47 D. Acosta Decides on a Resolution That Includes a Two-Year Term of Incarceration ... 48 1. The July 26, 2007 Meeting in Miami. 48 xiv DOJ-OGR-00023028