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Document DOJ-OGR-00023050

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Summary: The timeline documents the federal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein from May 2006 to October 2008, highlighting key events such as the drafting of a prosecution memorandum, meetings with Epstein's counsel, and the eventual signing of a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA). The timeline also reveals the involvement of various officials, including Acosta, Sloman, and Lourie. The events documented in the timeline ultimately led to Epstein's state-based plea deal and sentencing.
Significance: This timeline provides a detailed account of the key events and decisions made during the federal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, shedding light on the interactions between the US Attorney's Office and Epstein's counsel, and the eventual plea deal.
Key Topics: Federal Epstein Investigation Prosecution decisions and negotiations Interactions between US Attorney's Office and Epstein's counsel
Key People:
  • Villafaña - Lead investigator on the Epstein case
  • Acosta - United States Attorney
  • Sloman - First Assistant United States Attorney
  • Menchel - Criminal Chief
  • Lourie - Prosecutor on the Epstein case
  • Epstein - Subject of the federal investigation
  • Lefkowitz - Unknown/Not specified in the timeline
Document Type
Statement
Date
Unknown
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES008

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Timeline of Key Events for Federal Epstein Investigation - May 2006 through October 2008 May 23 - Villafaña opens federal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein July 14 - Villafaña first briefing to Acosta and Sloman Oct 2 - Sloman becomes First Assistant United States Attorney; Menchel becomes Criminal Chief May 1 - Villafaña completes draft prosecution memorandum June 26 - Sloman, Menchel, Lourie, Villafaña, and FBI meet with Epstein's counsel July 26 - Villafaña learns from Menchel that Acosta decided to offer Epstein a two-year state-based resolution July 31 - Sloman, Menchel, Lourie, Villafaña, and FBI agents meet with Epstein's counsel to propose two-year state-based resolution Aug 3 - Menchel's last day at USAO; sends letter to Epstein's counsel reiterating terms Sept 7 - Acosta, Sloman, Villafaña [+others] meet with Epstein's counsel Sept 12 - Lourie, Villafaña [+others] meet with Epstein's counsel and the State Attorney's Office to discuss state-based resolution Sept 24 - NPA is signed. Lourie leaves USAO for position in DOJ Criminal Division Oct 12 - Acosta has breakfast meeting with Lefkowitz Oct 29/30 - NPA Addendum signed Feb 25-29 - DOJ Criminal Division/CEOS begins review May 15 - Criminal Division letter to Epstein's counsel supporting federal Epstein prosecution May 19 - Epstein's counsel sends letter to Deputy Attorney General's Office requesting review June 23 - Deputy Attorney General's Office sends letter to Epstein's counsel declining to intervene June 30 - Epstein pleads guilty in state court and is sentenced July 7 - Jane Doe files an emergency petition against the United States asserting violations of the CVRA Oct 10 - Epstein begins work release program