1
00:00:00,120 --> 00:00:03,080
Speaker 1: What's up, everyone, and welcome to another episode of the

2
00:00:03,120 --> 00:00:07,040
Epstein Chronicles. In this episode, we're going to dig into

3
00:00:07,040 --> 00:00:09,320
the files a little bit and we're going to check

4
00:00:09,320 --> 00:00:14,400
out the correspondence between the Florida Prosecutor's Office, the Southern

5
00:00:14,400 --> 00:00:19,480
District of Florida, their internal emails, and the emails sent

6
00:00:19,559 --> 00:00:23,559
to Jeffrey Epstein's legal team. So why don't we dive in.

7
00:00:24,600 --> 00:00:27,719
The first email was sent by Marie Villafauna and it

8
00:00:27,800 --> 00:00:31,120
was sent on Tuesday, July thirty first, two thousand and seven,

9
00:00:31,519 --> 00:00:34,200
at one thirty seven pm. And it was sent to

10
00:00:34,640 --> 00:00:39,640
Jeff Sloman, Matthew Mitchell, Andrew Lowry. And it has to

11
00:00:39,679 --> 00:00:44,799
do with conference plea negotiations. Now the email, Hi, y'all,

12
00:00:45,039 --> 00:00:47,840
I fix some typos. Here's the final We'll be headed

13
00:00:47,920 --> 00:00:50,640
upstairs in a minute. The message is ready to be

14
00:00:50,719 --> 00:00:55,039
sent with the following file or link attachment. And then

15
00:00:55,079 --> 00:00:59,039
here is the confidential plea negotiations. The terms of Epstein's

16
00:00:59,039 --> 00:01:04,040
non prosecution agree. Epstein pleads guilty not no lo contendre

17
00:01:04,200 --> 00:01:07,359
here to an information filed by the Palm Beach County

18
00:01:07,359 --> 00:01:11,760
State Attorney's Office charging him with a leude and lascivious

19
00:01:11,840 --> 00:01:15,480
battery on a child in violation of Florida Statute eight

20
00:01:15,640 --> 00:01:19,719
hundred Dot zero four to four B solicitation of miners

21
00:01:19,719 --> 00:01:24,000
to engage in prostitution in violation of Florida Statute seven

22
00:01:24,159 --> 00:01:28,040
nine six Dodd zero three, and c engaging in sexual

23
00:01:28,079 --> 00:01:31,200
activity with miners at least sixteen years of age in

24
00:01:31,319 --> 00:01:34,799
violation of Florida Statute seven ninety four Dodd zero five.

25
00:01:36,120 --> 00:01:39,159
Epstein in the State Attorney's Office make a joint binding

26
00:01:39,200 --> 00:01:42,319
recommendation that Epstein serve at least two years in prison

27
00:01:42,560 --> 00:01:47,400
without any opportunity for withholding adjudication or sentencing, and without

28
00:01:47,439 --> 00:01:51,799
probation or a community control in lieu of imprisonment. Epstein

29
00:01:51,840 --> 00:01:54,959
agrees to waive all challenges to the information filed by

30
00:01:55,000 --> 00:01:58,359
the state and the right to appeal. Epstein agrees that

31
00:01:58,640 --> 00:02:01,760
if any of the victims identify in the Federal investigation

32
00:02:01,920 --> 00:02:06,640
filesuit pursuant to US Code eighteen, Section twenty two fifty five,

33
00:02:07,159 --> 00:02:10,520
Epstein will not contest the jurisdiction of the U. S

34
00:02:10,560 --> 00:02:13,479
District Court for the Southern District of Florida over his

35
00:02:13,599 --> 00:02:17,759
person and the subject matter. Epstein will not contest that

36
00:02:17,800 --> 00:02:21,800
the identified victims or persons who law miners were victims

37
00:02:21,960 --> 00:02:25,599
of violations of Title eighteen US Code, Section twenty four

38
00:02:25,560 --> 00:02:28,479
to twenty two and twenty four to twenty three, and

39
00:02:28,520 --> 00:02:32,360
who suffered personal injury as a result of such violations.

40
00:02:33,599 --> 00:02:36,800
After Epstein enters his state court plea and dissentants, the

41
00:02:36,879 --> 00:02:40,319
FBI in the US Attorney's Office will close their investigations.

42
00:02:41,120 --> 00:02:44,639
This agreement only applies to the victims already identified and

43
00:02:44,680 --> 00:02:49,199
the crimes currently under investigation. If additional victims or crimes

44
00:02:49,199 --> 00:02:52,560
are discovered, for example, if child pornography is found on

45
00:02:52,639 --> 00:02:55,400
the computers that are the subject of emotion to quash,

46
00:02:55,719 --> 00:02:59,199
the FBI and the United States are free to investigate

47
00:02:59,400 --> 00:03:02,680
and prosecute those crimes. And can somebody please refresh my

48
00:03:02,719 --> 00:03:05,439
memory on what Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche said they

49
00:03:05,520 --> 00:03:11,439
found on Epstein's computers. Oh that's right, CP. So you

50
00:03:11,479 --> 00:03:14,400
know this whole entire non prosecution agreement we're talking about,

51
00:03:14,800 --> 00:03:17,199
it's null and void. And again it's not me just

52
00:03:17,240 --> 00:03:21,400
telling you that. Here are the receipts. This offer will

53
00:03:21,400 --> 00:03:24,840
remain open only until four pm Friday, August tenth, two

54
00:03:24,840 --> 00:03:28,479
thousand and seven. If accepted, Epstein must enter his state

55
00:03:28,520 --> 00:03:32,199
guilty plea not later than August thirty first, two thousand

56
00:03:32,199 --> 00:03:36,080
and seven. All right, moving on to the next email.

57
00:03:36,240 --> 00:03:39,120
This one was sent August second, two thousand and seven,

58
00:03:39,280 --> 00:03:42,319
at eight fifty five. Hi, Matt, Thanks. I think I

59
00:03:42,360 --> 00:03:44,879
figured out a way to do a federal plea with

60
00:03:45,039 --> 00:03:48,360
a two and a half year cap. It's a little funky,

61
00:03:48,479 --> 00:03:52,680
but it matches the facts. Next email, Marie Villa Fauna,

62
00:03:53,319 --> 00:03:56,840
August third, two thousand and seven to Matthew Menchell, to

63
00:03:57,120 --> 00:04:02,960
Andrew Lowry and Jeff Slowman and cced Karen Atkinson. Hiall,

64
00:04:03,080 --> 00:04:05,919
I just noticed one typo in the letter, second paragraph,

65
00:04:06,159 --> 00:04:09,199
second to last line with respect to setting the deadline

66
00:04:09,199 --> 00:04:11,919
for the response. Here's the timing that I would like

67
00:04:11,960 --> 00:04:14,520
to suggest. If they're going to accept the deal, we

68
00:04:14,560 --> 00:04:17,879
would need to know by August fifteenth. Since they're likely

69
00:04:17,959 --> 00:04:20,160
to ask for an extension, we might want to give

70
00:04:20,199 --> 00:04:22,720
them a soft deadline of the tenth, so we can

71
00:04:22,759 --> 00:04:25,879
give an extension until the fifteenth. Assuming the deal is

72
00:04:25,920 --> 00:04:28,160
not accepted, The agents and I will go to New

73
00:04:28,240 --> 00:04:31,279
York on August twentieth through twenty first to try and

74
00:04:31,319 --> 00:04:34,959
serve target letters. On two assistants. The third is already represented,

75
00:04:35,519 --> 00:04:38,399
and to do two or three witness interviews the target

76
00:04:38,519 --> 00:04:41,600
letters would invite targets to appear before the grand jury

77
00:04:41,839 --> 00:04:44,920
on August twenty eighth, and we will plan to indict

78
00:04:45,160 --> 00:04:48,839
on September fourth. This schedule should also give us enough

79
00:04:48,879 --> 00:04:52,560
time to resolve the computer issues with Judge Marra. Let

80
00:04:52,560 --> 00:04:56,519
me know what you think. Thanks. The next correspondence we

81
00:04:56,560 --> 00:04:59,879
have here is from August second, two thousand and seven,

82
00:05:00,680 --> 00:05:04,519
and it was sent by the office of Fowler, White

83
00:05:04,920 --> 00:05:09,000
and Burnett on behalf of Jeffrey Epstein. Dear Matt, as

84
00:05:09,040 --> 00:05:12,560
we discussed today in Tuesday's meeting, and consistent with our

85
00:05:12,639 --> 00:05:15,519
view that no federal prosecution should lie in this matter,

86
00:05:15,879 --> 00:05:20,160
mister Epstein is prepared to resolve this matter via state Forum.

87
00:05:20,360 --> 00:05:23,240
We're in receipt of your memo regarding same, and as

88
00:05:23,279 --> 00:05:25,800
the dynamics of the meeting did not allow for us

89
00:05:25,839 --> 00:05:29,439
to fully detail our proposal, we do so now. We

90
00:05:29,519 --> 00:05:32,680
believe that our respective positions are not very far apart,

91
00:05:33,000 --> 00:05:36,439
and that a mutually agreeable resolution can be reached that

92
00:05:36,480 --> 00:05:39,439
will accomplish the interest of the United States Attorney's Office

93
00:05:39,680 --> 00:05:43,319
as well as the community. We welcomed your recognition that

94
00:05:43,360 --> 00:05:46,839
a state prison sentence is neither appropriate for nor acceptable

95
00:05:46,879 --> 00:05:51,319
to mister Epstein, as the dangers of the state prison

96
00:05:51,360 --> 00:05:55,680
system pose risks that are clearly untenable. We acknowledge that

97
00:05:55,720 --> 00:05:58,839
your suggestion of a plea to two federal misdemeanors was

98
00:05:58,879 --> 00:06:03,800
an attempt to resolve this dilemma. Our proposal is significantly punitive,

99
00:06:04,319 --> 00:06:07,399
and if implemented, would, we believe, leave little doubt that

100
00:06:07,439 --> 00:06:12,680
the federal interest was demonstrably vindicated. The Florida state judicial system,

101
00:06:12,879 --> 00:06:16,879
unlike the federal system, provides for numerous types of onerous sanctions.

102
00:06:17,079 --> 00:06:20,480
After a defendant is remanded to the custody of the state,

103
00:06:21,360 --> 00:06:23,639
the sentence is tailored to the needs of the local

104
00:06:23,680 --> 00:06:28,079
community and the risk posed by the specific defendant. After

105
00:06:28,120 --> 00:06:31,040
a great deal of thought, our proposal consists of both

106
00:06:31,319 --> 00:06:34,959
a severe supervised custody with an assurance that any violation

107
00:06:35,319 --> 00:06:39,000
would result in the immediate implementation of the two year

108
00:06:39,120 --> 00:06:42,720
period of incarceration. We must keep in mind that Jeffrey

109
00:06:42,759 --> 00:06:45,279
Epstein's a fifty four year old man who has never

110
00:06:45,279 --> 00:06:50,399
been arrested before. He's lived an otherwise exemplary life characterized

111
00:06:50,399 --> 00:06:55,600
by both many charitable contributions and philanthropic acts. His reputation

112
00:06:55,680 --> 00:06:58,959
has suffered significantly as a result of his poor judgment

113
00:06:59,199 --> 00:07:02,560
in these matters. He's well aware of the ramifications of

114
00:07:02,600 --> 00:07:06,560
his past behavior, and accordingly there is no concern whatsoever

115
00:07:06,920 --> 00:07:10,439
that he will re offend. And what I take from

116
00:07:10,439 --> 00:07:13,680
that one imagine Menchel getting involved here to try to

117
00:07:13,720 --> 00:07:17,480
make it a misdemeanor. And you'll notice throughout these emails

118
00:07:17,519 --> 00:07:20,000
as we're going through them, they're trying to help Epstein

119
00:07:20,360 --> 00:07:24,160
the whole entire time. None of it's centered on the survivors,

120
00:07:24,279 --> 00:07:28,240
none of it. The following proposal is offered as an

121
00:07:28,240 --> 00:07:31,680
assurance to the community that the goals of appropriate punishment

122
00:07:32,040 --> 00:07:35,959
and rehabilitation are attained. We will agree to a sentence

123
00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:38,639
of two years in a state prison pursuant of Florida

124
00:07:38,720 --> 00:07:42,759
Statute nine forty eight dot zero one two two, which

125
00:07:42,800 --> 00:07:46,560
permits a split sentence, whereby mister Apstein will be sentenced

126
00:07:46,560 --> 00:07:49,399
to a term of supervised custody followed by a period

127
00:07:49,600 --> 00:07:54,040
of incarceration. Supervised custody in the state system includes potential

128
00:07:54,120 --> 00:08:00,360
daily surveillance administered by officers with restricted caseloads. Supervised custy

129
00:08:00,519 --> 00:08:03,480
is an individualized program in which the freedom of mister

130
00:08:03,480 --> 00:08:06,800
Epstein is limited to the confines of his residents, with

131
00:08:06,920 --> 00:08:11,639
specific sanctions imposed and enforced see Florida Statute nine forty

132
00:08:11,639 --> 00:08:16,399
eight dot zero zero one two. Should mister Epstein successfully

133
00:08:16,439 --> 00:08:20,240
complete the terms and conditions of his custody, the judge

134
00:08:20,240 --> 00:08:25,399
will eliminate the incarcerative portion of the sentence. If mister Epstein, however,

135
00:08:25,439 --> 00:08:28,759
fails to comply with the conditions of his supervised custody,

136
00:08:29,079 --> 00:08:33,879
the period of incarceration will be immediately implemented. We therefore

137
00:08:33,919 --> 00:08:37,679
propose the following two years supervised custody with the following

138
00:08:37,720 --> 00:08:42,279
mandatory and special conditions. Confinement the home. Report to a

139
00:08:42,279 --> 00:08:45,480
community control officer at least once a week, or more

140
00:08:45,600 --> 00:08:49,440
often as directed by the officer. Permit a community control

141
00:08:49,480 --> 00:08:53,240
officer to visit him unannounced at home at any time

142
00:08:53,279 --> 00:08:58,519
a day or night. Obtain psychological counseling, no unsupervised contact

143
00:08:59,000 --> 00:09:03,399
with all the victims in the instant case. Perform community service.

144
00:09:03,879 --> 00:09:08,720
Payment of restitution application of US Code eighteen, Section twenty

145
00:09:08,720 --> 00:09:13,000
two fifty five. Payment of a contribution of a defined

146
00:09:13,039 --> 00:09:17,320
amount to a charitable organization benefiting victims of sexual assault,

147
00:09:17,600 --> 00:09:24,799
payment of court and probationary services, payment of law enforcement

148
00:09:25,080 --> 00:09:30,159
investigative costs, submit to random drug testing, Refrain from associating

149
00:09:30,200 --> 00:09:34,919
with persons engaged in criminal activities. Refrain from committing any

150
00:09:34,960 --> 00:09:39,080
new law offenses. Any other specific conditions at the office

151
00:09:39,399 --> 00:09:45,480
may deem necessary to additional years of reporting probation mandatory

152
00:09:45,519 --> 00:09:49,440
conditions as provided in Florida Statute nine forty eight dot

153
00:09:49,639 --> 00:09:54,480
three special conditions as stated above in the terms of

154
00:09:54,519 --> 00:09:58,799
supervised custody and probation are successfully completed, than the two

155
00:09:58,879 --> 00:10:02,960
years of state prison is eliminated. The proposal provides for

156
00:10:03,039 --> 00:10:06,360
the two year imposition of the state prison sentence if

157
00:10:06,399 --> 00:10:11,759
any violation of the supervised custody or probation occurs. Accordingly,

158
00:10:11,799 --> 00:10:15,200
the office position that mister Epstein agree to a resolution

159
00:10:15,600 --> 00:10:19,519
that includes jail time is satisfied by this proposal, It

160
00:10:19,519 --> 00:10:22,360
would immediately bring closure to a matter that has been

161
00:10:22,399 --> 00:10:26,360
pending for over two years, allows mister Epstein took commence

162
00:10:26,639 --> 00:10:30,320
with his sentence, and most significantly, allows the victims to

163
00:10:30,360 --> 00:10:33,720
move forward with their lives. Where in the process of

164
00:10:33,759 --> 00:10:38,519
scheduling a meeting with Alexander Acosta, US attorney to further

165
00:10:38,639 --> 00:10:43,919
discuss this matter. Alexander Acosta, Gerald Lefcourt, Roy Black were

166
00:10:43,919 --> 00:10:46,559
all see seed on this and it was signed by

167
00:10:46,639 --> 00:10:50,840
Lily Sanchez. Next email was sent by Lily Sanchez on

168
00:10:50,879 --> 00:10:54,360
August two, two thousand and seven, to Matt Menchell and

169
00:10:54,759 --> 00:10:59,879
Jacqueline Burrero was c seed message Matt, please see it,

170
00:10:59,879 --> 00:11:03,759
time attached and confirm receipt. I'm also having letter hand

171
00:11:03,759 --> 00:11:08,440
delivered to you and Alex regards. Next email from Marievila

172
00:11:08,519 --> 00:11:11,759
Fauna and this email was sent on August second, two

173
00:11:11,799 --> 00:11:15,960
thousand and seven. It was sent to Matthew Menchell, Jeff Slowman,

174
00:11:16,600 --> 00:11:19,879
and Andrew Lowry. The message do you want to do

175
00:11:19,919 --> 00:11:22,200
a conference call? And as a meeting with Alex been

176
00:11:22,240 --> 00:11:27,240
set up? Thanks The reply from Matt Mentchell to Marie

177
00:11:27,320 --> 00:11:31,080
Villa Fauna, Jeff Slowman and Andrew Lowry. Yes, I think

178
00:11:31,120 --> 00:11:34,240
we should. Alex has to leave early, but is available

179
00:11:34,399 --> 00:11:38,360
by phone. Response by Marie vi Lafauna to all the

180
00:11:38,399 --> 00:11:42,159
same interested parties on free any time before five point

181
00:11:42,159 --> 00:11:45,720
thirty should Andy and I call from his office? All right, folks,

182
00:11:45,799 --> 00:11:48,080
we're going to wrap up this episode right here and

183
00:11:48,159 --> 00:11:50,240
in the next episode dealing with the topic we're going

184
00:11:50,320 --> 00:11:53,039
to pick up where we left off. All the information

185
00:11:53,080 --> 00:11:55,720
that goes with this episode can be found in the

186
00:11:55,759 --> 00:11:56,639
description box