Speaker 1: What's up, everyone, and welcome to another episode of the
Epstein Chronicles. In this episode, we're going to dig into
the files a little bit and we're going to check
out the correspondence between the Florida Prosecutor's Office, the Southern
District of Florida, their internal emails, and the emails sent
to Jeffrey Epstein's legal team. So why don't we dive in.
The first email was sent by Marie Villafauna and it
was sent on Tuesday, July thirty first, two thousand and seven,
at one thirty seven pm. And it was sent to
Jeff Sloman, Matthew Mitchell, Andrew Lowry. And it has to
do with conference plea negotiations. Now the email, Hi, y'all,
I fix some typos. Here's the final We'll be headed
upstairs in a minute. The message is ready to be
sent with the following file or link attachment. And then
here is the confidential plea negotiations. The terms of Epstein's
non prosecution agree. Epstein pleads guilty not no lo contendre
here to an information filed by the Palm Beach County
State Attorney's Office charging him with a leude and lascivious
battery on a child in violation of Florida Statute eight
hundred Dot zero four to four B solicitation of miners
to engage in prostitution in violation of Florida Statute seven
nine six Dodd zero three, and c engaging in sexual
activity with miners at least sixteen years of age in
violation of Florida Statute seven ninety four Dodd zero five.
Epstein in the State Attorney's Office make a joint binding
recommendation that Epstein serve at least two years in prison
without any opportunity for withholding adjudication or sentencing, and without
probation or a community control in lieu of imprisonment. Epstein
agrees to waive all challenges to the information filed by
the state and the right to appeal. Epstein agrees that
if any of the victims identify in the Federal investigation
filesuit pursuant to US Code eighteen, Section twenty two fifty five,
Epstein will not contest the jurisdiction of the U. S
District Court for the Southern District of Florida over his
person and the subject matter. Epstein will not contest that
the identified victims or persons who law miners were victims
of violations of Title eighteen US Code, Section twenty four
to twenty two and twenty four to twenty three, and
who suffered personal injury as a result of such violations.
After Epstein enters his state court plea and dissentants, the
FBI in the US Attorney's Office will close their investigations.
This agreement only applies to the victims already identified and
the crimes currently under investigation. If additional victims or crimes
are discovered, for example, if child pornography is found on
the computers that are the subject of emotion to quash,
the FBI and the United States are free to investigate
and prosecute those crimes. And can somebody please refresh my
memory on what Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche said they
found on Epstein's computers. Oh that's right, CP. So you
know this whole entire non prosecution agreement we're talking about,
it's null and void. And again it's not me just
telling you that. Here are the receipts. This offer will
remain open only until four pm Friday, August tenth, two
thousand and seven. If accepted, Epstein must enter his state
guilty plea not later than August thirty first, two thousand
and seven. All right, moving on to the next email.
This one was sent August second, two thousand and seven,
at eight fifty five. Hi, Matt, Thanks. I think I
figured out a way to do a federal plea with
a two and a half year cap. It's a little funky,
but it matches the facts. Next email, Marie Villa Fauna,
August third, two thousand and seven to Matthew Menchell, to
Andrew Lowry and Jeff Slowman and cced Karen Atkinson. Hiall,
I just noticed one typo in the letter, second paragraph,
second to last line with respect to setting the deadline
for the response. Here's the timing that I would like
to suggest. If they're going to accept the deal, we
would need to know by August fifteenth. Since they're likely
to ask for an extension, we might want to give
them a soft deadline of the tenth, so we can
give an extension until the fifteenth. Assuming the deal is
not accepted, The agents and I will go to New
York on August twentieth through twenty first to try and
serve target letters. On two assistants. The third is already represented,
and to do two or three witness interviews the target
letters would invite targets to appear before the grand jury
on August twenty eighth, and we will plan to indict
on September fourth. This schedule should also give us enough
time to resolve the computer issues with Judge Marra. Let
me know what you think. Thanks. The next correspondence we
have here is from August second, two thousand and seven,
and it was sent by the office of Fowler, White
and Burnett on behalf of Jeffrey Epstein. Dear Matt, as
we discussed today in Tuesday's meeting, and consistent with our
view that no federal prosecution should lie in this matter,
mister Epstein is prepared to resolve this matter via state Forum.
We're in receipt of your memo regarding same, and as
the dynamics of the meeting did not allow for us
to fully detail our proposal, we do so now. We
believe that our respective positions are not very far apart,
and that a mutually agreeable resolution can be reached that
will accomplish the interest of the United States Attorney's Office
as well as the community. We welcomed your recognition that
a state prison sentence is neither appropriate for nor acceptable
to mister Epstein, as the dangers of the state prison
system pose risks that are clearly untenable. We acknowledge that
your suggestion of a plea to two federal misdemeanors was
an attempt to resolve this dilemma. Our proposal is significantly punitive,
and if implemented, would, we believe, leave little doubt that
the federal interest was demonstrably vindicated. The Florida state judicial system,
unlike the federal system, provides for numerous types of onerous sanctions.
After a defendant is remanded to the custody of the state,
the sentence is tailored to the needs of the local
community and the risk posed by the specific defendant. After
a great deal of thought, our proposal consists of both
a severe supervised custody with an assurance that any violation
would result in the immediate implementation of the two year
period of incarceration. We must keep in mind that Jeffrey
Epstein's a fifty four year old man who has never
been arrested before. He's lived an otherwise exemplary life characterized
by both many charitable contributions and philanthropic acts. His reputation
has suffered significantly as a result of his poor judgment
in these matters. He's well aware of the ramifications of
his past behavior, and accordingly there is no concern whatsoever
that he will re offend. And what I take from
that one imagine Menchel getting involved here to try to
make it a misdemeanor. And you'll notice throughout these emails
as we're going through them, they're trying to help Epstein
the whole entire time. None of it's centered on the survivors,
none of it. The following proposal is offered as an
assurance to the community that the goals of appropriate punishment
and rehabilitation are attained. We will agree to a sentence
of two years in a state prison pursuant of Florida
Statute nine forty eight dot zero one two two, which
permits a split sentence, whereby mister Apstein will be sentenced
to a term of supervised custody followed by a period
of incarceration. Supervised custody in the state system includes potential
daily surveillance administered by officers with restricted caseloads. Supervised custy
is an individualized program in which the freedom of mister
Epstein is limited to the confines of his residents, with
specific sanctions imposed and enforced see Florida Statute nine forty
eight dot zero zero one two. Should mister Epstein successfully
complete the terms and conditions of his custody, the judge
will eliminate the incarcerative portion of the sentence. If mister Epstein, however,
fails to comply with the conditions of his supervised custody,
the period of incarceration will be immediately implemented. We therefore
propose the following two years supervised custody with the following
mandatory and special conditions. Confinement the home. Report to a
community control officer at least once a week, or more
often as directed by the officer. Permit a community control
officer to visit him unannounced at home at any time
a day or night. Obtain psychological counseling, no unsupervised contact
with all the victims in the instant case. Perform community service.
Payment of restitution application of US Code eighteen, Section twenty
two fifty five. Payment of a contribution of a defined
amount to a charitable organization benefiting victims of sexual assault,
payment of court and probationary services, payment of law enforcement
investigative costs, submit to random drug testing, Refrain from associating
with persons engaged in criminal activities. Refrain from committing any
new law offenses. Any other specific conditions at the office
may deem necessary to additional years of reporting probation mandatory
conditions as provided in Florida Statute nine forty eight dot
three special conditions as stated above in the terms of
supervised custody and probation are successfully completed, than the two
years of state prison is eliminated. The proposal provides for
the two year imposition of the state prison sentence if
any violation of the supervised custody or probation occurs. Accordingly,
the office position that mister Epstein agree to a resolution
that includes jail time is satisfied by this proposal, It
would immediately bring closure to a matter that has been
pending for over two years, allows mister Epstein took commence
with his sentence, and most significantly, allows the victims to
move forward with their lives. Where in the process of
scheduling a meeting with Alexander Acosta, US attorney to further
discuss this matter. Alexander Acosta, Gerald Lefcourt, Roy Black were
all see seed on this and it was signed by
Lily Sanchez. Next email was sent by Lily Sanchez on
August two, two thousand and seven, to Matt Menchell and
Jacqueline Burrero was c seed message Matt, please see it,
time attached and confirm receipt. I'm also having letter hand
delivered to you and Alex regards. Next email from Marievila
Fauna and this email was sent on August second, two
thousand and seven. It was sent to Matthew Menchell, Jeff Slowman,
and Andrew Lowry. The message do you want to do
a conference call? And as a meeting with Alex been
set up? Thanks The reply from Matt Mentchell to Marie
Villa Fauna, Jeff Slowman and Andrew Lowry. Yes, I think
we should. Alex has to leave early, but is available
by phone. Response by Marie vi Lafauna to all the
same interested parties on free any time before five point
thirty should Andy and I call from his office? All right, folks,
we're going to wrap up this episode right here and
in the next episode dealing with the topic we're going
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