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Document DOJ-OGR-00023029

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Summary: The document details the negotiations between the USAO and Epstein's defense team, including the proposed terms of a plea agreement and the involvement of key individuals. The negotiations involved multiple meetings and exchanges, with the USAO ultimately proposing a deal that included a two-year term of incarceration. The parties continued to negotiate, with the term of imprisonment being reduced over time.
Significance: This document provides insight into the plea negotiations between the USAO and Epstein's defense team, potentially shedding light on the controversial agreement that allowed Epstein to serve a relatively short sentence.
Key Topics: Plea negotiations between the USAO and Epstein's defense team Terms of the potential plea agreement, including the length of imprisonment Involvement of key individuals, including Acosta and Villafaña, in the negotiation process
Key People:
  • Jeffrey Epstein - defendant in the case
  • Acosta - USAO attorney leading the negotiations
  • Villafaña - USAO attorney involved in the negotiations and drafting documents
  • Starr, Lefkowitz, and Sanchez - Epstein's attorneys
Document Type
Report
Date
Unknown
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES008

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2. The Subjects' Explanations for the Decision to Offer Epstein a Sentence with a Two-Year Term of Incarceration............................................................................................................................ 49 E. Villafaña Drafts a “Term Sheet” Listing the Requirements of a Potential Agreement with the Defense............................................................................................................................ 51 V. THE USAO PRESENTS EPSTEIN WITH KEY TERMS OF A DEAL: PLEAD GUILTY TO STATE CHARGES REQUIRING A TWO-YEAR TERM OF INCARCERATION AND SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION, AND AGREE TO A MEANS FOR THE VICTIMS TO OBTAIN MONETARY DAMAGES ......................... 53 A. July 31, 2007: The USAO Presents Its Proposal to the Defense Team, which Makes a Counteroffer............................................................................................................................ 54 B. In an August 3, 2007 Letter, the USAO States That a Two-Year Term of Imprisonment Is the Minimum That Will Vindicate the Federal Interest ........................................................ 55 C. August – September 2007: Epstein Hires Additional Attorneys, Who Meet with Acosta............................................................................................................................ 59 1. Acosta Agrees to Meet with Epstein's New Attorneys ........................................................ 59 2. Leading to the Meeting with Defense Counsel, Investigative Steps Are Postponed, and the Defense Continues to Oppose Villafaña's Efforts to Obtain the Computer Evidence......................... 60 3. September 7, 2007: Acosta, Other USAO Attorneys, and FBI Supervisors Meet with Epstein Attorneys Starr, Lefkowitz, and Sanchez ............................................................................................................................ 62 VI. SEPTEMBER 2007: THE PLEA NEGOTIATIONS INTENSIFY, AND IN THE PROCESS, THE REQUIRED TERM OF IMPRISONMENT IS REDUCED ........................................................ 63 A. The Incarceration Term Is Reduced from 24 Months to 20 Months.................................... 63 B. September 12, 2007: The USAO and Defense Counsel Meet with the State Attorney ............................................................................................................................ 64 C. The Evidence Does Not Clearly Show Why the Term of Incarceration Was Reduced from 24 Months to 20 Months to 18 Months........................................................ 66 D. The Parties Continue to Negotiate but Primarily Focus on a Potential Plea to Federal Charges ............................................................................................................................ 68 E. The Parties Appear to Reach Agreement on a Plea to Federal Charges............................. 72 F. Defense Counsel Offers New Proposals Substantially Changing the Terms of the Federal Plea Agreement, which the USAO Rejects ........................................................ 73 G. Villafaña and Lourie Recommend Ending Negotiations, but Acosta Urges That They “Try to Work It Out” ............................................................................................................................ 76 H. Acosta Edits the Federal Plea Agreement, and Villafaña Sends a Final Version to the Defense............................................................................................................................ 77