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contraband, evidence, instrumentalities, or fruits of a crime in the form of electronic data. Rule 41
of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure permit the government to search for and seize computer
hardware, software, and electronic files that are evidence of crime, contraband, instrumentalities of
crime and/or fruits of crime. I know that CompactFlash memory cards are most often used in digital
cameras to store photographs taken with the cameras. However, memory cards can be used to store
any type of digital data, including computer files.
21. The nature of electronic media, i.e., CompactFlash memory cards, requires forensic
analysis to employ a variety of different search techniques. These techniques include, but are not
limited to, opening files, reviewing directories of files, and searching for and analyzing deleted
and/or hidden information. While conducting the analysis, data will be continuously evaluated as
to whether or not it is within the scope of the issued search warrant. Only information within the
scope of the search warrant will be acknowledged, shared with, or provided to, the investigators
involved in this matter. All other information will be closed and maintained within the analytical
unit. Forensic analysis will be conducted in close consultation with the United States Attorney's
office for specific legal guidance throughout the analytical and reporting process.
22. I understand that reviewing the contents of the CompactFlash memory cards was
within the scope of the State search warrant that gave rise to the seizure of the cards from Epstein's
residence, and that PBPD reviewed the contents of the cards. I also understand that an FBI agent
conducted a similar review when all of the items were taken into federal custody pursuant to the
federal grand jury subpoena. Those reviews did not involve a forensic examination to determine if
there were any deleted or corrupted files, which could be recovered only via such a forensic analysis.
I understand that the cursory reviews performed by the other law enforcement officers did not delete
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or add any files to the CompactFlash memory cards and, therefore, they contain the same information
that they had at the time they were removed from the Epstein residence. While the cursory review
performed by the FBI agent did not exceed the scope of the PBPD's review, and therefore did not
require the issuance of a warrant, the forensic review that is requested by this application would
expand that review and, accordingly, your Affiant requests the issuance of a search warrant in
accordance with United States v. Jacobsen, 466 U.S. 109, 115-21 (1984).
23. As explained above, Epstein instructed one of his assistants to photograph, using
a digital camera,. reported Epstein's unusual interest in, and probable theft of, nude photographs
of the minor members of her family; and Epstein engaged in inappropriate sexual activity with
numerous minor females. In light of Epstein's display of photographs of nude and semi-nude young
women throughout his residence, your Affiant avers that there is probable cause to believe that
photographs or other evidence of the victims' visits to Epstein's residence may be found on the
CompactFlash memory cards. Accordingly, your Affiant seeks permission to forensically examine
the CompactFlash memory cards for evidence, instrumentalities, and fruits of the crimes listed
above, that is, the electronic information contained within the memory cards, including electronic
files containing photographs, owner identification information, date and time information, names,
addresses, and information regarding the source of any photographs or the persons depicted in any
photographs.
24. Although the cursory reviews did not reveal any of the items sought, your Affiant
avers that there is probable cause to believe that a thorough forensic examination, which would
include the recovery of any deleted or corrupted files, would result in the discovery of the data listed
above, which is evidence, instrumentalities, and fruits of the crimes under investigation.
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WHEREFORE, your Affiant requests that this court issue a search warrant for the
CompactFlash memory cards described in the Application for Search Warrant and for the seizure of
the items listed above.
FURTHER YOUR AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT.
, Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this day of March, 2008
LINNEA R. JOHNSON
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
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4. AO 93 (Rev. 9/85) Search Warrant
•
United States District Court
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
In the Matter of the Search of
(Name, address or brief description of property or premises to be searched)
SEARCH WARRANT
One PNY Technologies
128 Megabyte CompactFlash memory card,
marked THNCF128MMA(TOOCB) 999223 TAIWAN 0247 CASE NUMBER 08-8068-LRJ
in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
TO:• FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION and any Authorized Officer of the United
States:
Affidavit(s) having boon mode before mo by who has reason to
ant
believe that r] on the person of or Ed on the premises known as (name, description and/or location)
One PNY Technologies 128 Megabyte CompactFlash memory card,
marked THNCF128MMA(TOOCB) 999223 TAIWAN 0247
in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Investigation,
505 S. Flagler Drive, Suite 500, West Palm Beach, Florida
in the SOUTHERN District of FLORIDA there is now
concealed a'certain person or property, namely @ascribe the person a picribaila
the electronic information contained in that CompactFlash memory card,
which is property that constitutes evidence of the commission of a criminal offense, instrumentalities of such
violations; and any fruits of those crimes, that is, violations of 18 U.S.C. iS 371, 1591, 2252, 2252A, 2422, and
2423.
I am satisfied that the affidavit(s) and any recorded testimony establish probable cause to believe that the person
or property so described is now concealed on the person or premises above-described and establish grounds for the
issuance of this warrant.
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to search on or before
Date)
(not to exceed 10 days) the person or place named above for the person or property specified, serving this warrant
and making the search (in the daytime - 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.)(at any time in the day or night as I find
reasonable cause has been established)) and if the person or property be found there to seize same, leaving a copy
of this warrant and receipt for the person or property taken, and prepare a written inventory of the person or
property seized and promptly return this warrant to the duty Magistrate Judge as required by law.
at WEST PALM REACH. FLORIDA
Date and Time Issued City and State
UNNEA R. JOHNSON
United States Magistrate Judge
Name and Title of Judicial Officer Signature of Judicial Officer
EFTA01689530
AO 93 (Rev. 5/851 Search Warrant
United States District Court
.„
SOUTHERN DISTRICT Of FLORIDA
, • , I t•
In the Matter of the Search of
(Name, address or brief description of property or promises to be searched)
SEARCH WARRANT
One Ritz Big Print Digital Film
128 Megabyte CompactFlash memory, card, CASE NUMBER 08.8067•LRJ
marked 3608128AW4801CF53 -
in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
•
TO: FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION any AuthoritedOfficer of the United
States:
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Affidavit(s) having been made before me by who has reason to
ant . •
• . . . .
believe that on the person of or on the premises known as (name, description and/or location)
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One Ritz Big Print Digital Film 128.Megabyte 'ComqactFlash•memory card,
marked 3608128AW4801CF53
in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Investigation,
505 S. Flagler Drive, Suite 500, West Palm Beach, Florida
in the SOUTHERN District of FLORIDA there is now
concealed a certain person or property, namely Woman the person or 'sonny)
the electronic information contained in that CompactFlash memory card,
which is property that constitutes evidence of the commission of a criminal offense, instrumentalities of such
violations; and any fruits of those crimes, that Is, violations of 18 U.S.C. H 371, 1591, 2252, 2252A, 2422, and
2423.
I am satisfied that the affidavit(s) and any recorded testimony establish probable cause to believe that the person
or property so described is now concealed on the person or premises above-described and establish grounds for the
issuance of this warrant.
YOU ARE HE MMANDED to search on or before
(DEO
exceed 1 e person or e person or property specified, serving this warrant
the search 9 Mat any time in the day or night as I find
e cause has been estab arty be found there to seize same, leaving a copy
of this warrant and receipt for the person or property taken, and prepare a written inventory of the person or
property seized and promptly return this warrant to the duty Magistrate Judge as required by law.
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UNNEA R. JOHNSON
United States Magistrate Judge ti n
Name and Title of Judicial Officer Judicial 01-keer.
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AO 93 (Rev. 51951 Search Warrant I
RETURN
COPY OF WARRANT AND RECLPT FOR 084$ LEFF Wml
DATE WARRANT RECEIVED DATE AND TIME WARRANT EXECUTED
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INVE NC OF
INVENTORY OF PROPERTY EIZED PURSUANT TO THE WARRAN
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CERTIFICATION
I swear that this inventory is a true and detailed account of the property seized by onion the warrant.
Subscribed, sworn to, and returned before me this date.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Date
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S
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
No. 08-8067-LRJ
IN RE
APPLICATION FOR SEARCH WARRANT
FOR ONE RITZ BIG PRINT DIGITAL FILM
128 MEGABYTE COMPACT FLASH MEMORY CARD
MARKED 3608128AW4801CF53 IN THE CUSTODY
OF THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
CBININAIS2lf, iBMIXET
1. Did this matter originate from a matter pending in the United States Attorney's Office prior
to April 1, 1999? Yes X No
If yes, was it pending in the Central Region?
Yes No
2. Did this matter originate from a matter pending in the United States Attorney's Office prior
to April 1, 2003? Yes X No
3. Did this matter originate from a matter pending in the Narcotics Section (Miami) of the
United States Attorney's Office prior to May 18, 2003? Yes 21_ No
4. Did this matter originate from a matter pending in the Northern Region of the United States
Attorney's Office prior to October 14, 2003? Yes X No
5. Did this matter originate from a matter pending in the Central Region of the United States
Attorney's Office prior to September 1, 2007? Yes X No
Respectfully submitted,
R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA
BY:
ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
Florida Bar No.
500 South Australian Avenue, Suite.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
TEL
FAX
EFTA01689533
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
08-8067-LRJ
TN RE:
SEARCH WARRANT APPLICATION
MOTION TO FILE DOCUMENTS UNDER SEAL
The United States of America, by and through the undersigned Assistant United States
Attorney, hereby moves to seal its Application for Search Warrant for the following reasons:
1. The attached documents contain information relating to an ongoing grand jury
investigation; thus, pursuant to Fed. R. Crim. P. 6(e)(6), all records and orders related to the grand-
jury proceedings must be kept under seal to the extent and as long as necessary to prevent the
unauthorized disclosure of a matter occurring before the grand jury.
2. Public disclosure of this matter would jeopardize the criminal investigation, notify
potential subjects and/or targets and undermine the public interest and the function of the grand jury.
WHEREFORE, the United States respectfully requests that the aforementioned documents
be sealed.
Respectfully submitted,
R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
By:
Assistant ru a es Attome
on a ar o.
500 South Austra tan venue, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Telephone:
Facsimile:
EFTA01689534
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
08-8067-LRJ
IN RE:
SEARCH WARRANT APPLICATION
ORDER GRANTING UNITED STATES' MOTION TO SEAT,
This matter comes before the Court upon the United States' Motion to Seal the
documents related to its Search Warrant Application. The Court being fully apprised in the
premises, orders that the motion is hereby GRANTED.
DONE AND ORDERED in chambers, in West Palm Beach, Florida, this day of
March, 2008.
LINNEA R. JOHNSON
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
cc: AUSA
EFTA01689535
(Rev. 062035)Snled Document Tracing Focm • •
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
Southern District of Florida
Number: 06-6007-Lal
In Re
SEARCH WARRANT APPLICATION
SEALED DOCUMENT TRACKING FORM
Party Filing Master Under Seal Name: U.S. Attorney's Office
Address: 600 S. Austraran Ave. Suite 400, West Palm Ben, FL 33401
Telephone:'
On behalf of (select one): la Plaintiff ID Defendant
Date sealed document filed: 3111)2008
If scaled pursuant to statute, cite statute: Fed. R. Grim. P. 0(eO (Grand Jury materra0
If sealed.pursuant to previously entered protective order, date of order and docket entry number:
The matter should remain sealed until:
El Conclusion of Trial 0 Arrest of First Defendant
CI Case Closing 0 Conclusion of Direct Appeal
CI Other.
❑ Permanently. Specify the authorizing law, mle, court order:
The moving party requests that when the sealing period expires, the filed matter should be (select one):
0 Unsealed and placed in the public portion of the court file 0 Destroyed
❑ Returned to the party or counsel for the party, as identified above
Attorney for: Movant United States o t erica
EFTA01689536
AO 106 (Rev. 5/35) Affidavit for Search Warrant
• •
United States District Court
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
In the Matter of the Search of
(Name, address or brief descrIpdoo alarm to be searched)
One Ritz Big Print Digital Film APPLICATION AND AFFIDAVIT
128 Megabyte CompactFlash memory card FOR SEARCH WARRANT
marked 3608128AW4801CF53
in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Investigation CASE NUMBER: 08-8067-LRJ
, being duly sworn, depose and say:
I am a Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation , and have reason to believe
that on the person of or X on the premises known as (name, description and/or location):
One Ritz Big Print Digital Film 128 Megabyte CompactFlash memory card,
marked 3608128AW4801CF53,
in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
505 S. Flagler Drive, Suite 500, West Palm Beach, Florida
in the Southern District of Florida
there is now concealed a certain person or property, namely (describe the person or property):
the electronic information contained in that CompactFlash memory card,
which is (give alleged grounds for search and seizure under Rule 41(b) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure)
evidence, instrumentalities, and fruits of a crime, concerning violations of Title 18, United States Code,
Sections 371, 1591, 2252, 2252A, 2422, and 2423.
The facts to support the issuance of a Search Warrant are as follows:
see Attached Affidavit of
Continued on the attached sheet and made a part hereof. X Yes _No
, Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Sworn to before me, and subscribed in my presence:
at WEST PALM BEACH. FLORIDA
Date City and State
LINNEA R. JOHNSON
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
Name and Title of Judicial Officer Signature of Judicial Officer
EFTA01689537
AFFIDAVIT
(the "Affiant"), being duly sworn, depose and state:
1. I am a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") and have been
so employed for the past ten (10) years. I am currently assigned to PB-2, the Violent Crimes and
Major Offenses Squad of the Palm Beach County Resident Agency, Miami Division. Among my
responsibilities as a Special Agent are investigating crimes against children, particularly offenses
involving child pornography and the exploitation of children.
2. I make this affidavit in support of an application by the United States of America for
issuance of a warrant to search and seize evidence of violations of Title 18, United States Code,
Sections 371, 1591, 2252, 2252A, 2422, and 2423; instrumentalities of such violations; and any
fruits of those crimes located within electronic media, specifically two 128MB CompactFlash
memory cards, seized in October 2005 by The Town of Palm Beach Police Department("PBPD")
during the execution of a State of Florida search warrant at the premises located at 358 El Brillo
Way, Palm Beach, Florida 33480, owned by Jeffrey Epstein (hereinafter, "Epstein's residence").
Those CompactFlash memory cards are more fully described as follows: (a) one Ritz Big Print
Digital Film 128 Megabyte CompactFlash memory card, marked 3608128AW4801CF53, and (b)
one PNY Technologies 128 Megabyte CompactFlash memory card, marked
THNCF128MMA(T00CB) 999223 TAIWAN 0247 (hereinafter jointly referred to as "CompactFlash
memory cards").
3. The facts set forth in this affidavit are based on my personal knowledge, information
obtained in this investigation from others, including other law enforcement officers, my review of
documents and records related to this investigation, and information gained through my training and
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experience. Since this affidavit is being submitted for the limited purpose of securing a search
warrant, I have not included each and every fact known to me concerning this investigation, but have
set forth only those facts necessary to establish probable cause to believe that evidence,
instrumentalities, and fruits of crimes, that is violations of Title 18, United States Code, Sections
371, 1591, 2252, 2252A, 2422, and 2423 will be found within the CompactFlash memory cards,
specifically the electronic information contained therein.
The Statutes Involved
4. The investigation involves possible violations of Title 18, United States Code,
Sections 371, 1591, 2252, 2252A, 2422, and 2423, which provide as follows:
a. 18 U.S.C. § 371 makes it an offense for two or more persons to conspire to
commit an offense against the United States;
b. 18 U.S.C. § 1591(a) makes it an offense for anyone to knowingly, in or
affecting interstate commerce, recruit, entice, provide, or obtain by any means a person , knowing
that the person has not attained the age of eighteen and will be caused to engage in a commercial sex
act;
c. 18 U.S.C. §§ 2252 and 2252A prohibit the manufacture, possession,
distribution, and, receipt of child pornography;
d. 18 U.S.C. § 2422(b) prohibits the use of a facility of interstate commerce,
including the telephone, to persuade, induce, or entice a minor to engage in prostitution or any sexual
activity for which any person can be charged with a criminal offense; and
e. 18 U.S.C. § 2423(b) makes it an offense for anyone to travel in interstate
commerce for the purpose of engaging in any illicit sexual conduct with another person. "Illicit
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sexual conduct" includes a commercial sex act with a person under eighteen or other sexual conduct
with a person under the age of sixteen.
5. Section 2422(b) refers to activity "for which any person can be charged with a
criminal offense." Pursuant to:
a. Florida Statutes Section 794.05, a "person 24 years of age or older who
engages in sexual activity with a person 16 or 17 years of age commits a felony of the second
degree;"
b. Florida Statutes Section 794.021, "ignorance of the age [of the victim]
is no defense," and that neither "misrepresentation of age by [the victim] nor a bona fide
belief that such person is over the specified age [shall] be a defense;"
c. Florida Statutes Sections 800.04(5)(a) and 800.04(5)(c)(2), an adult
"who intentionally touches in a lewd or lascivious manner the breasts, genitals, genital area,
or buttocks, or the clothing covering them, of a person less than 16 years of age, or forces or
entices a person under 16 years of age to so touch the perpetrator, commits lewd or lascivious
molestation," which is a felony of the second degree if the victim is 12 years of age or older
but less than 16 years of age;
d. Florida Statutes Sections 800.04(6)(a) and 800.04(6)(b), an adult "who
[i]ntentionally touches a person under 16 years of age in a lewd or lascivious manner or
[s]olicits a person under 16 years of age to commit a lewd or lascivious act commits lewd or
lascivious conduct," which is a felony of the second degree;
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e. Florida Statutes Sections 800.04(7)(a) and 800.04(7)(c), an adult "who:
(1) [i]ntentionally masturbates; (2) [i]ntentionally exposes the genitals in a lewd or lascivious
manner, or (3) [i]ntentionally commits any other sexual act that does not involve actual
physical or sexual contact with the victim, including, but not limited to ... the simulation of
any act involving sexual activity in the presence of a victim who is less than 16 years of age,
commits lewd or lascivious exhibition," which is a felony of the second degree.
f. Florida Statutes Section 800.04(2), "[n]either the victim's lack of
chastity nor the victim's consent is a defense to the crimes proscribed by [Section 800.04]."
g. Florida Statutes Section 800.04(3), "[t]he perpetrator's ignorance of the
victim's age, the victim's misrepresentation of his or her age, or the perpetrator's bona fide
belief of the victim's age cannot be raised as a defense in a prosecution under [Section
800.04]."
h. Florida Statutes Section 800.02, a "person who commits any unnatural
and lascivious act with another person commits a misdemeanor of the second degree."
The Epstein Investleation
6. In the Spring of 2006, Detective with the Town of Palm Beach Police
Department contacted me about the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein's solicitation of minors to
engage in prostitution and his lewd and lascivious conduct with minors. The FBI opened a case file
in July 2006, and your Affiant is the case agent assigned to the investigation.
7. At around the same time that the FBI opened its investigation, the U.S. Attorney's
Office began a grand jury investigation. Your Affiant is one of the agents on the Federal Rule of
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Criminal Procedure 6(e) list, that is, someone who is authorized to have.access to the facts of the
investigation and the materials related thereto.
8. As part of the Federal Grand Jury investigation, a subpoena was issued for all of the
physical evidence obtained by PBPD during the course of its investigation, including the evidence
seized when PBPD executed the search warrant at Epstein's residence in October 2005. Included
in the evidence seized during the search of the Premises were the two CompactFlash memory cards.
I have reviewed that evidence, which included a number of photographs of topless and nude young
women taken at Epstein's residence. The evidence, including the two CompactFlash memory cards
that are the subject of this application, have been in the custody of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation since August 2006 and have not been tampered with or altered. Prior to that, they were
in the custody of the Evidence Custodian of the Palm Beach Police Department, and I understand
that the evidence was not tampered with or altered while in PBPD's custody.
9. I note that I am aware that Epstein's attorneys have alleged that Detective—
made misstatements in his application for the state search warrant, but they have not moved to
suppress any of that evidence in connection with the prosecution of Epstein by the State Attorney's
Office for felony solicitation of prostitution. No federal agency was involved in the application for
or execution of the search warrant, and this application is based upon evidence obtained through the
FBI's independent investigation.
10. During the course of the federal investigation, federal agents have interviewed more
than two dozen young women who have reported engaging in sexual activity with Jeffrey Epstein
while they were under eighteen. All of those girls have reported essentially the same information.
While they were under the age of eighteen (between the ages of fourteen and seventeen), they were
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approached by a colleague —either an acquaintance at school, a co-worker, a "friend of a friend," or
the like — who told them that they could make a lot of money performing a "massage" for a wealthy
older man who lived on Palm Beach island. In some cases the girls were told that they would have
to remove some clothing during the massage, other girls were not told about this. The girls traveled
to Epstein's residence and entered through a side door into the kitchen of the residence. There they
were met by Epstein and/or one of his personal assistants, usually The girls would be
led up to the master bathroom area of Epstein's bedroom. The bathroom had a separate room similar
to a dressing area where a massage table would be set up. The girls described the presence of nude
and topless photographs of young women throughout the house. Epstein would lie face down on the
massage table and the girl would begin by massaging his back and legs. Epstein would then MI
In
some cases, Epstein woul' With some
girls, he would The sexual activity with some
minors progressed to the introduction of an adult female into the
activity. With some girls, the sexual activity began with the first massage; with others, there was no
sexual'activity at first but sexual activity occurred in later massages; and in many cases, Epstein
pushed the girls to engage in more and more sexual activity with each visit.
11. Almost all of the sexual massages ended the same way, when Epstein =.
Epstein or one of his assistants would pay the girl $200 or more, depending on how much sexual
activity occurred. A fee of $200 also would be paid to the "recruiter" who brought the girl for the
visit. If Epstein liked the girl, he or his assistant would ask for the girl's telephone number. Later,
one of Epstein's assistants would call the girl directly to arrange for the girl to return. In some
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instances of scheduling a girl for "work," which was a euphemism for performing a sexual massage,
Epstein's assistants would make the arrangement for the next time that Epstein was in Florida.
During those calls, the assistant would invite the girl to return to Epstein's home to "work." None
of the girls ever spontaneously went to Epstein's home to provide a sexual massage. The
appointments were set up over the telephone.
12. The victims interviewed by the federal agents were asked about Epstein's knowledge
that they were minors. Many of the victims specifically discussed their ages with Epstein, and he
provided them with birthday gifts, made statements about trips that he wanted to take them on when
they were eighteen, and discussed high school events and college plans with them. For other victims,
the subject of age was never discussed, and for others, their "recruiter" instructed them to lie and say
they were eighteen.
13. One of the young women interviewed during the course of the FBI's investigation was
t who stated that she first met Epstein at the age of fourteen. Epstein paid li$200 - $400 to
provide him with massages. According to,, during the three years that she saw Epstein, all but
three of the over one hundred massages she provided were sexual in nature. The sexual activity
ranged from n Epstein'S part to Epstein On a separate
occasion, Epstein ml
while Epstein had
14. When was approximately sixteen years old, , Epstein's assistant,
contacted I and told her that Epstein wanted to take sonic photographs of her.
utilizing a digital camera, took nude photographs of Min several different locations in and around
Epstein's Palm Beach residence. paid I $500 for posing for the nude photographs. Other
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victims interviewed have repeatedly pointed to the existence of the pictures of nude and semi-nude
women throughout the residence.
15. Efforts have been made to corroborate the statements of, and the other young
Women who have described their sexual relationships with Epstein. With respect to1, there are
telephone records showing phone calls to l during the time period that she was seeing
Epstein. also described receiving gifts from Epstein via Federal Express. A grand jury subpoena
issued to Federal Express contained records of a number ofpackages sent by Epstein or his assistants
to" Likewise, the statements of other victims have been corroborated through telephone records,
Western Union records, travel records, credit card receipts, sales records of theaters, and rental car
records.
16. Also, during the FBI's investigation, I interviewed a young woman,.," who had
known Epstein several years ago, when she was in her late teens/early twenties. The woman was a
struggling artist in New York who was specializing in painting nude portraits. Prior to preparing a
portrait, would take several photographic studies. Epstein was very interested in her work and
her photographs, and also expressed an interest in the artist's younger sister,'," who was sixteen
years old at the time.
17. Epstein and an associate/companion, Ghislaine Maxwell, made arrangements and paid.
for A to travel to one of his homes, located in New Malec. One morning during that visit, Epstein
got into bed with.. Mr. Epstein told A that he felt like "cuddling." A described Epstein's actions
as "spooning" and constantly hugging her.
18. Epstein and Maxwell also made arrangements and paid fiat° fly home to Arizona
for the primary purpose of taking artistic photographs of her family members in the nude. This
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included the artist's younger siblings, two sisters,, and a younger sister, age 9 or 10, and two
brothers. Due to the sensitive nature of the photographs,. created a photo log to document each
image and the order it was taken. Later,. learned that seven photographs, two of. and five of the
9 or 10 year old, were missing.., who was very upset, contacted Epstein's office and asked for one
of Epstein's assistants to look for the missing photographs.. also confronted Epstein and Maxwell
about the missing photographs which they claimed they did not possess. A few weeks later
received a telephone call from an unidentified caller who stated that the missing photographs were
in Epstein's briefcase. Thernissing photographs were not recovered and. believes that Epstein is
in possession of them. Although those photographs were artistic, rather than pornographic in nature,
this further shows Epstein's interest in taking and maintaining nude and semi-nude photographs of
minors.
19. I have interviewed. and. about their experiences with Epstein. Both.and. are
reluctant to divulge their experiences publically. During the interview with., she was visibly
disturbed when recalling an incident with Epstein at his ranch in New Mexico when she was sixteen
years old.. stated that one evening Epstein had come into her bedroom and sat on the bed. Epstein
stroked her hair and told her she was beautiful.. was unable to recall the remainder of any events
that evening. has also expressed her concern of speaking publicly against Epstein for fear of
reprisals against her or her family.
The Items to Be Searched and the Information Sought
20. This application seeks permission to forensicallyexamine two CompactFlash memory
cards. Your Affiant knows that electronic media, i.e., CompactFlash memory cards, may be
important to a criminal investigation because the objects may be used as storage devices that contain
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contraband, evidence, instrumentalities, or fruits of a crime in the form of electronic data. Rule 41
of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure permit the government to search for and seize computer
hardware, software, and electronic files that are evidence of crime, contraband, instrumentalities of
crime and/or fruits of crime. I know that CompactFlash memory cards are most often used in digital
cameras to store photographs taken with the cameras. However, memory cards can be used to store
any type of digital data, including computer files.
21. The nature of electronic media, i.e., CompactFlash memory cards, requires forensic
analysis to employ a variety of different search techniques. These techniques include, but are not
limited to, opening files, reviewing directories of files, and searching for and analyzing.deleted
and/or hidden information. While conducting the analysis, data will be continuously evaluated as
to whether or not it is within the scope of the issued search warrant. Only information within the
scope of the search warrant will be acknowledged, shared with, or provided to, the investigators
involved in this matter. All other information will be closed and maintained within the analytical
unit. Forensic analysis will be conducted in close consultation with the United States Attorney's
office for specific legal guidance throughout the analytical and reporting process.
22. I understand that reviewing the contents of the CompactFlash memory cards was
within the scope of the State search warrant that gave rise to the seizure of the cards from Epstein's
residence, and that PBPD reviewed the contents of the cards. I also understand that an FBI agent
conducted a similar review when all of the items were taken into federal custody pursuant to the
federal grand jury subpoena. Those reviews did not involve a forensic examination to determine if
there were any deleted or corrupted files, which could be recovered only via such a forensic analysis.
I understand that the cursory reviews performed by the other law enforcement officers did not delete
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or add any files to the CompactFlash memory cards and, therefore, they contain the same information
that they had at the time they were removed from the Epstein residence. While the cursory review
performed by the FBI agent did not exceed the scope of the PBPD's review, and therefore did not
require the issuance of a warrant, the forensic review that is requested by this application would
expand that review and, accordingly, your Affiant requests the issuance of a search warrant in
accordance with United States v. Jacobsen, 466 U.S. 109, 115-21 (1984).
23. As explained above, Epstein instructed one of his assistants to photograph C using
a digital camera; M reported Epstein's unusual interest in, and probable theft of, nude photographs
of the minor members of her family; and Epstein engaged in inappropriate sexual activity with
numerous minor females. In light of Epstein's display of photographs of nude and semi-nude young
women throughout his residence, your Affiant avers that there is probable cause to believe that
photographs or other evidence of the victims' visits to Epstein's residence may be found on the
CompactFlash memory cards. Accordingly, your Affiant seeks permission to forensically examine
the CompactFlash memory cards for evidence, instrumentalities, and fruits of the crimes listed
above, that is, the electronic information contained within the memory cards, including electronic
files containing photographs, owner identification information, date and time information, names,
addresses, and information regarding the source of any photographs or the persons depicted in any
photographs.
24. Although the cursory reviews did not reveal any of the items sought, your Affiant
avers that there is probable cause to believe that a thorough forensic examination, which would
include the recovery of any deleted or corrupted files, would result in the discovery of the data listed
above, which is evidence, instrumentalities, and fruits of the crimes under investigation.
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WHEREFORE, your Affiant requests that this court issue a search warrant for the
CompactFlash memory cards described in the Application for Search Warrant and for the seizure of
the items listed above.
FURTHER YOUR AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT.
Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this day of March, 2008
LINNEA R. JOHNSON
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
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AO 93 (Rev. 5/85) Search Warrant •
United States District Court
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
In the Matter of the Search of
(Name. address or twist description of property or premises to be searched)
SEARCH WARRANT
One Ritz Big Print Digital Film
128 Megabyte CompactFlash memory card, CASE NUMBER 08-8067-LRJ
marked 3608128AW4801CF53
in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
TO: FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION and any Authorized Officer of the United
States:
Affidavit(s) having been made before me by who has reason to
believe that El on the person of or Cl on the premises known as (name, description end/or location)
One Ritz Big Print Digital Film 128 Megabyte CompactFlash memory card,
marked 3608128AW4801CF53
in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Investigation,
505 S. Flagler Drive, Suite 500, West Palm Beach, Florida
in the SOUTHERN District of FLORIDA there is now
concealed a certain person or property, namely (dewily ine person or property)
the electronic information contained in that CompactFlash memory card,
which is property that constitutes evidence of the commission of a criminal offense, instrumentalities of such
violations; and any fruits of those crimes, that is, violations of 18 U.S.C. § 371, 1591, 2252, 2252A, 2422, and
2423.
I am satisfied that the affidavit(s) and any recorded testimony establish probable cause to believe that the person
or property so described is now concealed on the person or premises above-described and establish grounds for the
issuance of this warrant.
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to search on or before
(Date)
(not to exceed 10 days) the person or place named above for the person or property specified, serving this warrant
and making the search (in the daytime - 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.)(at any time in the day or night as I find
reasonable cause has been established)) and if the person or property be found there to seize same, leaving a copy
of this warrant and receipt for the person or property taken, and prepare a written inventory of the person or
property seized and promptly return this warrant to the duty Magistrate Judge as required by law.
at WEST PALM BEACH. FLORIDA
Dote and Time Issued City and State
LINNEA R. JOHNSON
United States Magistrate Judge
Name and Title of Judicial Officer Signature of Judicial Officer
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FD-350 (Rev. 5-8-81)
(Indicate page, name of
newspaper, city and state.)
1B / The Palm Beach Post
Mount Clippin in Space Below) West Palm Beach, FL
Date: 3/18(2008
Edition:
The: Girl sues Epstein, two others
she says conspired in massages
Character
or
Classification: 318-MM-108052
Submttling Office: MM
Girl, sues Epsfein, two others
she says conspired in massages
"These two conspired with •
Jane Doe,' 17, sues in state court him to help with the criminal
enterprise," Leopold said.
leer dropping a federal suit Jane Doe, through her
father and stepmother: filed
a federal lawsuit against
BY LARRY KELLER Epstein in January. She dis-
. Palm Beach PaiSaeMiler , missed it after her mother
WEST PALM BEACH - A former Palm said she wasn't consulted
Beach Community College student who Epstein . about the litigation and
police say procured underage girls to give sought to intervene The
Jeffrey Epstein sexual massages at his Palm mother is acting on her daughter% behalf in •(
Beach mansion, and ENteirib personal assis- the latest lawsuit
tant have been sued along with Epstein over Epstein% lawyer has denied the girlb al- •
their alleged conduct legations and said her family is simply at
The girl behind the lawsuit was 14 years to get money from a very rich man.
old when she contends he engaged in sexual Epstein, 55, is a Manhattan money manager
conduct with her after she went to his water- who has homes there, in New Mexico and the
front home in 2005 to give him a massage Virgin Islands, in addition to his $8.5 million
Her lawsuit, filed under the name Jane Doe, Palm. Beach mansion.
seeks unspecified damages from Epstein for' "No other Jane Does have sued Epstein
sexual assault and intentional infliction of in federal court this year, making similar al-
emotional distress. legations to those of the first Jane Doe. Those
She also sued of cases remain active. 1
Loxahatchee and of Also pending against Epstein in state court
City on grounds o conspiracy and civil rack- is a felony charge of solicitation of prostitu-
eteering. tion arising from the same alleged incidents
"We just want a full measure of justice for with several girls. That case.is set for trial in
this o;rl " said her attorney/red Leopold. July, two yearsafter he was indicted.
who attended Palm Beach Com- Jane Doe's new lawsuit, filed in Palm Beach
munity college, was paid by Epstein to bring County. Circuit Court, is the most explicit in
girls to his mansion for massages and more,- detailing Epstein's allegli ndu •
according to Palm Beach police. "Ito like a the only suit to ihelude and
Heidi Fleiss," they said she told them. Her as defendants, and the 0 y one n e con-
attorney could not be reached immediately spiracy and racketeering allegations.
ent Jane Doe will tum 18 in May. She lives with i
forsi was an Epstein personal assistant other family members in Palm Beach County,
who arranged the encounters, even escort- is nearing graduation from high school and as
ing the girls to his massage room, police working part time, Leopold said.
elatly_keikr@pbpost.com
315- HPI -16062-
EFTA01689551
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(Rev. 06-01.2007) • •
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence: ROUTINE Date: 05/31/2008
To: Miami Attn: PB-1.1
SA
From: New York
C-20
Contact:
Approved By:
Drafted By: 5.:mc
Case ID #f 31E-MM-108062' (Pending)
Title: JEFFREY EPSTEIN;
GHISLA N. MAXWELL;
WSTA - CHILD PROSTITUTION;
S nopsis: To document service of Grand Jury Subpoena to
Enclosure(s): For the Miami Division the following documents
have been enclosed:
1. One oricinal and two copies of FD-302 reflecting
interview with dated 05/29/2008.
2. One original Grand Jury Subpoena return dated
05/29/2008 in a 1-A envelope.
3/e -w-t- 0002-
EFTA01689552
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To:
Re:
Miami From: IL York
31E-MM-108062, 05/31/2008
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there to interview She was then provided with a copy of
a Grand Jury Subpoena issued by the Southern District of Florida,
United States District Court, 701 Clemantis Street, West Palm
Beach, Florida 33401 to appear before the grand jury on June 3,
2008.
stated that she would speak to her attorney and
understoo e consequences of not showing up to the rand ury
in Florida. Agents provided contact information for
should she later want to contact agents regarding this ma er.
It should be noted that did call SA
later that same day and stated she wante to know why agen s
wanted to talk to her so that turn could consult her
attorney in this matter. SA replied that
regarding JEFFREY EPSTEIN. S then "well
you are familiar with JEFFREY EPSTEIN right?".
asked en
answered "OK...", and then asked about travel arrangements to
Florida for grand jury.
was then referred to the printed material that
i e wi the a regarding her travel and answered
questions. added that her 10 year old sister
.nMrown and her unc e was also supposed to visit and stay
ca, ; 31
with her but she would do her best to make arrangements for them.
She added that her husband JOHN ( me not provided) would
probably be traveling with her. provided no further
information at this time.
The return of service for the Grand Jury Subpoena was
placed in a 1-A envelope.
•••
EFTA01689553
FD•302 (Rev. 10 95) • •
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dateonmucripoon 05/29/2008
and " ol , tr1 c7Ife- r12. el t.i:e21As) II BI)
at her residence at
ew York.
y
was advised of the identity of the interviewing
anents an e ore agents could state the purpose of the interview,
stated she did not n speak to the agents and wanted
o speak to her attorney. then provided agents with her
attorney's business card. attorney as listed on the
business card is DIARMUID W'ITE, hite and White Law Firm), 148 E.
78th Street, New York, NY 10075, telephone number (212) 861-9850.
Agents explained they were not there to arrest
and stated she was rget of any FBI investigation u were
there to interview She was thtn provided with a copy of a
Grand Jury Subpoena issue by the Southern District of Florida,
United States District Court, 701 Clemantis Street, West Palm
Beach, Florida 33401 to appear before the grand jury on June 3,
2008.
stated that she would speak to her attorney and
underst e consequences of not showing up to t nd jury in
Florida. Agents, provided contact information for should
she later want to contact agents regarding this ma er.
It should be noted that did call SA later
that same day and stated she wantellil illow why agents wane to
talk to her - she in turn could consult her attorney in this
matter. SA replied that ' a regarding JEFFREY
EPSTEIN. SA then asked "well you are familiar
with JEFFREY EPSTEIN right?". hen answered "OK...", and
then asked about travel arrangemen s o Florida for grand jury.
then referred material t
' e wi . thea dreci.in;hher;rtrgleicell i, a w2..:
questions. added that her 10 year old sister was
in own her uncle was a so supposed to visit and stay with her
but she would do her best, to make arrangements for them. She added
that her husband JOHN (last name not provided) would probably be
Investigation on
File
by
This document contains neither recommendations nee conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency;
it and its coolants ate not to be distributed outside your agency.
Si& -WV-10462-16s
EFTA01689554
FD-302a (Rcv. I0.6-95) • •
31E-MM-108062
&allusion ofFD-102 of 05/30/2008 2
Peso
traveling with her. Provided no further information at
this time.
EFTA01689555
FD-302(Rev.10-5-95)
• •
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 05/29/2008
y 29, 2008, Special Agents (SAs)
and of the Federal Burea BI)
met wit at her residence at
Astoria ew o
was advised of the identity of the interviewing
a ents and .e ore agents could state the purpose of the interview,
stated she did not speak to the agents and wanted
.o spec to her attorney. then provided agents with her
attorney's business card. attorney as listed on the
busin rd is DIARNUID TE, ite and White
, New York, NY 10075, telephone number
Agents explained they were not there to arrest
and stated she was - rget of any FBI investigation u were
there to interview She was then provided with a copy of a
Grand Jury Subpoena issue by the Southern District of-Florida,
United States District Court, 701 Clemantis Street, West Palm
Reach, Florida 33401 to appear before the grand jury on June 3,
2008.
•
stated that she would speak to her attorney and
understoo e consequences of not showing up to th d jury in
Florida. Agents provided contact information for should
she later want to contact agents regarding this ma er.
It should be noted that did call SA later
that same day and stated she want...ow why agents wane to
talk to her she in turn could consult her attorney in this
matter. SA replied that s regarding JEFFREY
EPSTEIN. SA then asked "well you are familiar
with JEFFREY right?". then answered "OK...", and
then asked about travel arrangements to Florida for grand jury.
was then referred to the printed material that
was in lu e wi the a regarding her travel and answered
questions. added that her 10 year old sister was
in own and her uncle was a so supposed to visit and stay with her
but she would do her best to make arrangements for them. She added
that her husband JOHN (last name not provided) would probably be
Invesdption on 05/29/2008 at NY
Mled — — 0 — Date dictated
by
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency:
It and its contents are not to be distributed mad& your agency.
EFTA01689556
A • i
FD-302a (Rev. 10-6-95) • •
31E-MM-108062
05/30/2008 2
Continuation of FD-302 of , On PaSe
traveling with her. provided no further information at
this time.
EFTA01689557
COP9
FD-302 (Rev. 10+95) •
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date oftranscription 05/29/2008
O. y 008, Special Agents (SAs)
and of the Federal Bureau inve ti Al' BI)
met with !ill' at her residence at ,
Astoria, New Yo- .
was advised of the identity of the interviewing
a ents and be ore agents could state the purpose of the interview,
stated she did not speak to the agents and wanted.
o speak to her attorney. then provided agents with her
attorney's business card. attorney as listed on the
sin rd is DIARMUID ite and White life
, New York, NY 10075, telephone number AIN"
Agents explained they were not there to arrest
and stated she was rget of any FBI investigation u were
there to interview She was then provided with a copy of a
Grand Jury Subpoena issue by the Southern District of Florida,
United States District Court, 701 Clemantis Street, West Palm
Beach, Florida 33401 to appear before the grand jury on June 3,
2008.
stated that she would speak to her attorney and
underst t e consequences of not showing up to t d jury in
Florida. Agents provided contact information for should
she later want to contact agents regarding this matter.
It should be noted that did call SA later
that. same day and stated she wanted.t low Why agents wante to
talk to her she in turn could consult her attorney in this
matter. SA replied that s regarding JEFFREY
EPSTEIN. SA then asked "well you are familiar
with JEFFREY N right?". then answered "OK...", and
then asked'about travel arrangements to Florida for grand jury.
was then referred to the printed material that
was inclu e wi the a regarding her travel and answered
questions. added that her 10 year old sister was
in own and her uncle was a so supposed to visit and stay with her
but she would do her best to make arrangements for them. She added
that her husband JOHN (last name not provided) would probably be
Investigation on 05/29/2008 • at NY
File 17 Date dictated
by
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency;
it and its contorts are not to be distributed outside your agency.
EFTA01689558
FD-302a (Rev. 10-6-95) • •
31E-MM-1b8062
Continuation of FD-302 of on
05/30/2008
traveling with her. provided no further information at
this time.
EFTA01689559
U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI - West Palm Beach
West am eacfr-, FL 33401
Phone:
Fax:
May 30, 2008
est Palm Beach, FL 33417
Re: Case Number: 31E-MM-108062
Dear
Your name was referred to the FBI's Victim Assistance Program as being a possible victim of a federal
crime. We appreciate your assistance and cooperation while we are investigating this case. We would like to
make you aware of the victim services that may be available to you and to answer any questions you may have
regarding the criminal justice process throughout the Investigation. Our program is part of the FBI's effort to
ensure the victims are treated with respect and are provided Information about their rights under federal law.
These rights include notification of the status of the case. The enclosed brochures provide information about
the FBI's Victim Assistance Program, resources and instructions for accessing the Victim Notification System
(VNS). VNS Is designed to provide you with information regarding the status of your case.
This case is currently under investigation. This can be a lengthy process and we request your
continued patience while we conduct a thorough investigation.
As a crime victim, you have the following rights under 18 United States Code § 3771: (1) The right to
be reasonably protected from the accused; (2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any
public court proceeding, or any parole proceeding, involving the crime or of any release or escape of the
accused; (3) The right not to be excluded from any such public court proceeding, unless the court, after
receiving clear and convincing evidence, determines that testimony by the victim would be materially altered if
the victim heard other testimony at that proceeding; (4) The right to be reasonably heard at any public
proceeding in the district court involving release, plea, sentencing, or any parole proceeding; (5) The
reasonable right to confer with the attorney for the Government in the case; (6) The right to full and timely
restitution as provided in law; (7) The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay; (8) The right to be
treated with fairness and with respect for the victim's dignity and privacy.
We will make our best efforts to ensure you are accorded the rights described. Most of these rights
pertain to events occurring after the arrest or Indictment of an Individual for the crime, and it will become the
responsibility of the prosecuting United States Attorneys Office to ensure you are accorded those rights. You
may also seek the advice of a private attorney with respect to these rights.
The Victim Notification System (VNS) is designed to provide you with direct information regarding the
case as It proceeds through the criminal justice system. You may obtain current Information about this matter
on the Internet at WWW.Notify.USDOJ.GOV or from the VNS Call Center at 1.866-DOJ4YOU (1-866-365-
4968) (TDD/TTY: 1-866-228-4619) (International: 1-602-213-2767). In addition, you may use the Call
Center or Internet to update your contact information and/or change your decision about participation in the
notification program. if you update your Information to include a current email address, VNS will send
information to that address. You will need the following Victim Identification Number (VIN) and
Personal Identification Number (PIN) anytime you contact the Call Center and the first time you log on to
VNS on the Internet. In addition, the first time you access the VNS Internet site, you will be prompted to enter
your last name (or business name) as currently contained in VNS. The name you should enter is
57P5 oz, ,PDE
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EFTA01689560
If you have additional questions which involve this matter, please contact the office listed above. When
you call, please provide the file number located at the top of this letter. Please remember, your participation
in the notification part of this program Is voluntary. In order to continue to receive notifications, it Is your
responsibility to keep your contact information current.
Sincerely,
Victim Specialist
EFTA01689561
FD-353(Rey 5-8-81)
• • (Indicate page, name of
newspaper, city and state.)
1A/8A The Pal= Beach Post
Palm Space Below) West Pain Beach, FL
Date:
Edkion:
7/1/2008
Beacher Title: Palm Beacher pleads in
sex case
pleads in Character
Or
Classificafioh: 31E-MIA .106062
sex case Submitting Office:
Indexing:
MM
Jeffrey Epstein will
serve Ph years on teen
solicitation charges.
By LARRY KELLER
Palm Beach Pose SteWitter
WEST PALM BEACH — He
lives in a Palm Beach water-
front mansion and has kept
company with the likes of
President Clinton, Prince An-
drew and Donald 'hump, but
investment banker Jeffrey Ep-
stein will call the Palm Beach
County Jail home for the next
18 months.
Epstein, 55, pleaded guilty
Monday to felony solicitation
of prostitution and procuring
a person under the age of 18
for prostitution. After serving
18 months in jail, he will be
under house arrest fora year.
And he will have a lifelong
obligation to register as a sex
offender. He must submit to
an HIV test within 48 hours,
with the results being pro- IAA SVIG/M/Stall Photographer
vided to his victims or their
parents. Investment banker Jeffrey
As part of the plea deal, Epstein waits In court Monday
f investigators agreed before his guilty 'plea. •
to drop their investigation
of Epstein, Which they had
taken to a grand jury, two law
enforcement sources said.
. Epstein was indicted two
years ago after an 11-month
investigation by Palm Beach
police They received a
complaint from a relative of
a 14-year-old girl who had
given Epstein a naked mas-
sage at his five-bedroom,
7,M4-square-foot, $8.5 million
Intracoastal home. 61"
Police concluded that there
See Wel tiN,8A tar al c - i-04- iogo62-11,05
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Epstein faces civil lawsuits;
more clients may be added
► EPSTEINfrom IA and lewd and lascivious mo-
'It's validation lestation, police concluded.
were several other girls The state attorneyk of-
brought in 2004 and 2005 to of what we're saying fice said questions about
an upstairs room at the home In the civil cases.' the girls' credibility led it to
for similar massages and take the unprecedented step
sexual touching. JEFFREY HERMAN of presenting the evidence
The indictment charged Attorney wno represents alleged against Epstein to a grand
Epstein only with felony so- victims, commenting on the plea jury, rather than directly
licitation of prostitution. The charging him.
state attorney's office later Palm Beach Police Chief
added the charge of procur- The judge was skeptical but Michael Reiter was furious
ing underage girls for that agreed to it. with State Attorney Barry
Parfrose. Epsteink legal woes don't Krischer, saying in a May
Prosecutor Luna Be- end with Mondayk plea. 2006 letter that the prosecu-
lohlavek said of the plea: "1 There are four pending fed- tor should disqualify himselL
took into consideration the eral civil lawsuits and one "I continue to find your
length the trial would have in state court related to his officek treatment of these
been and witnesses having behavior. At least one woman cases highly unusual," he
to testify" about sometimes has sued him in New York, wrote. He then asked for and
embarrassing incidents. where he owns a 51,000- got a federal investigation.
Epstein may have made square-foot Manhattan man- Epstein hired a phalanx of
a serious mistake soon after sion. high-r an d
tapilawyers — includ-
he was charged. He rejected "It's validation of what ing law professor
an offer to plead guilty to one we're saying in the civil and author Alan Dershowitz
t of noarAvo...i_ iviiiiir. cases," said Miami attorney — and public relations people
Jeffrey Herman, who repre- who questioned Reiter's com-
uo not nentra o sents the alleged victims in petence and the victims'
spiv &titian{Jo s the federal lawsuits. West truthfulness.
Palm Beach attorney Ted In addition to mansions
IPS Leopold represents one al- in Palm Beach and Manhat-
leged victim in a civil suit in tan, Epstein owns homes in
state court He said he antici- New Mexico and the Virgin
pates amending that lawsuit Islands. He's a frequent con-
to add "a few other clients" tributor to Democratic Party
as well. candidates. He also donated
In the criminal case, po- $30 million to Harvard in
lice went so far as to scour 2003.
Epstein's trash and conduct Former New York Gov.
surveillance at Palm Beach Eliot Spitzer returned a
International Airport, where $50,000 campaign contribu-
they watched for his private tion from Epstein after his
jet so they would know when indictment, then resigned
he was in town. They con- this year during his own sex
cluded that Epstein paid gi scandal. And the same Palm
$200 to $300 each after e Beach Nice Department
massage sessions. that vigorously investigated
Heidi Fleiss." Epstein returned his $90,000
now 22, told donation for the purchase of
pm &woes police abcxi her efforts in a firearms simulator.
(Rioputpai me-eitg-u recruiting girls for Epstein. StaffuniterEliotKleinbergand
Moping There was probable cause staff researcher Michelle Quig-
Maslen to charge Epstein with un- ley contributed to ihiS story.
lawful sex acts with.a minor larty_kelierWetwest.com
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8A THE PALM BEACH POST • lUESPAY, JULY 1.2008
WM SAPIMAIVStaH Photceripher
effrey Epstelo(left) appears In court Monday. Soon after he was charged two years ago, Epstein reject- i
ed a deal that would have gjven him five years' probation and no criminal record, documents show.
EFTA01689564
FD-350 (Rev. 5-8.81)
(Indicate page, name of
newspaper. city and slat)
(Mount Clipping in Space Below)
Data 07072008
Edition: Palm Beach Post
Rich man fought the law Title: Rich man fought ttx law and he mostly non
— and he mostly won Character:
or
TWo years after a grand jury
indicted him on a felony
Why isJeffrey Epstein in Classification: 312-MM-108062
of Submitting Office: Miami (P82)
solicitation of prostitution, Jrey jail, and not prison?
Epstein finally admitted that he
lured a teenage girl to his $8.5 mil- Indexing:
lion, 13,000-square-foot Palm Beach home that showed he knew the girls
mansion for sex. A week ago, the were underage Yet Mr Krischer
55-year-old investment banker be- was more swayed by Epstein's law-
gan serving 18 months in jail yers, who attempted to impugn the
But that plea deal — guilty of girls' character by showing they
felony solicitation of prostitution had chatted on myspace.com about
and procuring a person under the smoking marijuana and drinking
age of IS for prostitution — does He should have let a j decide
not account for all five of the girls, whether the victims — and Epstein
one as young as 14, who alleged that — were credible
Epstein sexually abused them And Ultimately, one charge against
why'is Epstein serving his Epstein finally reflected
term in the overcrowded the age of one victim, and
Palm Beach County Jail the plea agreement left
and not a state prison, Epstein labeled a sex of-
where inmates are sent if fender. With that additional
their sentences are longer charge, if Epstein had been
than one year? convicted at a trial, he
The slow, dissatisfy- could have been sentenced
ing resolution of the case to anything from probation
sends a message to the to 15 years in prison, Assis.
public that there's a dif- tent State Attorney Lanna
ferent system of justice for Belohlavek said, adding that the
the wealthy who hire high-powered recommended guideline sentence
lawyers. Epstein%lei team includ- was 21 months.
ed West Palm Beach defense attor-
ney Jack Goldbergec Harvard Law Epstein also won't have to cer-
School Professor Alan Dershowitz, tify to the court that he is receiv-
who defended 04 Simpson against ing counseling typically required
murder charges, and Kenneth of sex offenders, because he has
Star, the prosecutor who pursued a private psychiatrist But without
then-President Bill Clinton for lying court supervision, who will ensure
about sex with young women. Epstein is in fact being treated?
Palm Beach police spent 11 The plea deal also drops a federal
months investigating Epstein be- investigation of Epstein. If a federal
fore State Attorney Barry Krischer investigation was warranted, how
sent the case to a grand jury, in- does dropping it before completion
stead of charging Epstein so the benefit the public?
man who once boasted of accepting Epstein preyed on girls and de-
only billionaire clients could face a nied it Fbr three years, his wealth
trial The police had taken a high and the influence of his lawyers
school transcript (lags schedules bought him the protection the state
and phone messages from Epstein% attorney owed to the victims.
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EFTA01689566
I . IP °
U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI - West Palm Beach
Suite 500
505 South Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach Ft. 33401
Phone:
Fax:
July 23, 2008
ALAT
US Ern
i., Calls 24.31S #48-50
Santafe DeBogota
Colombia
Re: Case Number: 31E-MM-108062
Dear AL/VIM
You have requested to receive notifications for
Your name was referred to the FBI's Victim Assistance Program as being a possible victim of a federal
crime. We appreciate your assistance and cooperation while we are investigating this case. We would like to
make you aware of the victim services that may be available to you and to answer any questions you may have
regarding the criminal justice process throughout the investigation. Our program is part of the FBI's effort to
ensure the victims are treated with respect and are provided information about their rights under federal law.
These rights Include notification of the status of the case. The enclosed brochures provide Information about
the FBI's Victim Assistance Program, resources and instructions for accessing the Victim Notification System
(VNS). VNS is designed to provide you with information regarding the status of your case.
M a crime victim, you have the following rights under 18 United States Code § 3771: (1) The right to
be reasonably protected from the accused; (2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any
public court proceeding. or any parole proceeding, involving the crime or of any release or escape of the
accused; (3) The right not to be excluded from any such public court proceeding, unless the court, after
receiving clear and convincing evidence, determines that testimony by the victim would be materially altered if
the victim heard other testimony at that proceeding; (4) The right to be reasonably heard at any public
proceeding in the district court involving release, plea, sentencing, or any parole proceeding; (5) The
reasonable right to confer with the attorney for the Government in the case; (6) The right to full and timely
restitution as provided in law; (7) The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay; (8) The right to be
treated with fairness and with respect for the victim's dignity and privacy.
We will make our best efforts to ensure you are accorded the rights described. Most of these rights
pertain to events occurring after the arrest or Indictment of an individual for the crime, and it will become the
responsibility of the prosecuting United States Attorney's Office to ensure you are accorded those rights. You
may also seek the advice of a private attorney with respect to these rights.
The Victim Notification System (VNS) is designed to provide you with direct Information regarding the
case as it proceeds through the criminal justice system. You may obtain current information about this matter
on the Internet at WWW.Notify.USDOJ.GOV or from the VNS Call Center at 1.866-DOJ-4YOU (1-866-365-
4968) (TDD/TTY: 1-866-2284619) (International: 1-502-213-2767). In addition, you may use the Call
Center or Internet to update your contact information and/or change your decision about participation in the
notification program. If you update your information to include a current email address, VNS will send
information to that address. You will need the following Victim Identification Number (VINIIIM and
Personal Identification Number (PIN)MI anytime you contact the Call Center and the rs me you log on to
VNS on the Internet. In addition, the first time you access the VNS Internet site, you wig be prompted to enter
your last name (or business name) as currently contained in VNS. The name you should enter is-.
d_uS11/5 C
EFTA01689567
•
If you have additional questions which Involve this matter, please contact the office listed above. When
you call, please provide the file number located at the top of this letter. Please remember, your participation
in the notification part of this program is voluntary. In order to continue to receive notifications, it is your
responsibility to keep your contact Information current.
Sincerely,
ictim Specialist
EFTA01689568
U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI - West Palm Beach
West Pa m eac . 33401
Phone:
Fax:
July 23, 2008
USIIMPogota
Sentare Degota
Calle - Ann: ALAT #48-50
Colombia
Re: Case Number. 31E-MM-108062
Dear
Your name was referred to the FBI's Victim Assistance Program as being a possible victim of a federal
crime. We appreciate your assistance and cooperation while we are investigating this case. We would like to
make you aware of the victim services that may be available to you and to answer any questions you may have
regarding the criminal justice process throughout the investigation. Our program is part of the FBI's effort to
ensure the victims are treated with respect and are provided information about their rights under federal law.
These rights include notification of the status of the case. The enclosed brochures provide Information about
the FBI's Victim Assistance Program, resources and instructions for accessing the Victim Notification System
(VNS). VNS is designed to provide you with Information regarding the status of your case.
As a crime victim, you have the following rights under 18 United States Code § 3771: (1) The right to
be reasonably protected from the accused; (2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any
public court proceeding, or any parole proceeding, Involving the crime or of any release or escape of the
accused; (3) The right not to be excluded from any such public court proceeding, unless the court, after
receiving clear and convincing evidence, determines that testimony by the victim would be materially altered if
the victim heard other testimony at that proceeding; (4) The right to be reasonably heard at any public
proceeding in the district courtinvolving release, plea, sentencing, or any parole proceeding; (5) The
reasonable right to confer with the attorney for the Government in the case; (6) The right to full and timely
restitution as provided in law; (7) The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay; (8) The right to be
treated with fairness and with respect for the victim's dignity and privacy.
We will make our best efforts to ensure you are accorded the rights described. Most of these rights
pertain to events occurring after the arrest or indictment of an individual for the crime, and it w. become the
responsibility of the prosecuting United States Attorneys Office to ensure you are accorded those rights. You
may also seek the advice of a private attorney with respect to these rights.
The Victim Notification System (VNS) is designed to provide you with direct information regarding the
case as it proceeds through the criminal justice system. You may obtain current information about this matter
on the Internet at WWW.Notify.USDOJ.GOV or from the VNS Call Center at 1-866-DOJ-4YOU (1-866-365-
4968) (TDD/TTY: 1-866-228-4619) (International: 1-502-213-2767). In addition, you may use the CaN
Center or Internet to update your contact information and/or change your decision about participation in the
notification program. If you update your information to include a current email address, VNS will send
information to that address. You wiN need the following Victim Identification Number (VIN)IIII and
Personal Identification Number (PIN anytime you contact the Call Center and the firs me you log on to
VNS on the Internet. In addition, theigme you access the VNS Internet site, you will be prompted to enter
your last name (or business name) as currently contained in VNS. The name you should enter is
3( -fi7A--(orec2_ - l&8'
605-11/5 del-P0E-
EFTA01689569
•
If you have additional questions which Involve this matter, please contact the office listed above. Why;
you call, please provide the file number located at the top of this letter. Please remember, yourparticipation
in the notification part of this program is voluntary. In order to continue to receive notifications, it is your
responsibility to keep your contact information current.
Sincerely.
mSpecialist
CC: ALAT
EFTA01689570
• )
U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI - West Palm Beach
est am ac , 33401
Phona
Fax:
July 23, 2008
!PP Bogota
Santafe Degota
Calle - Attn: ALAT #48-50
Colombia
Re: Case Number: 31E-MM-108062
Dear
Your name was referred to the FBI's Victim Assistance Program as being a possible victim of a federal
crime. We appreciate your assistance and cooperation while we are investigating this case. We would like to
make you aware of the victim services that may be available to you and to answer any questions you may,have
regarding the criminal justice process throughout the investigation. Our program is part of the FBI's effort to
ensure the victims are treated with respect and are provided information about their rights under federal law.
These rights include notification of the status of the case. The enclosed brochures provide information about
the FBI's Victim Assistance Program, resources and instructions for accessing the Victim Notification System
(VNS). VNS is designed to provide you with information regarding the status of your case.
Asa crime victim, you have the following rights under 18 United States Code § 3771: (1) The right to
be reasonably protected from the accused; (2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any
public court proceeding, or any parole proceeding, involving the crime or of any release or escape of the
accused; (3) The right not to be excluded from any such public court proceeding, unless the court, after
receiving clear and convincing evidence, determines that testimony by the victim would be materially altered if
the victim heard other testimony at that proceeding; (4) The right to be reasonably heard at any public
proceeding in the district court Involving release, plea, sentencing, or any parole proceeding; (5) The
reasonable right to confer with the attorney for the Government in the case; (6) The right to full and timely
restitution as provided In law; (7) The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay; (8) The right to be
treated with fairness and with respect for the victim's dignity and privacy.
We will make our best.efforts to ensure you are accorded the rights described. Most of these rights
pertain to events occurring after the arrest or indictment of an individual for the crime, and it will become the
responsibility of the prosecuting United States Attorney's Office to ensure you are accorded those rights. You
may also seek the advice of a private attorney with respect to these rights.
The Victim Notification System (VNS) is designed to provide you with direct information regarding the
case as It proceeds through the criminal Justice system. You may obtain current information about this matter
on the Internet at WWW.Notify.USDOJ.GOV or from the VNS Call Center at 1.866-DOJ-4YOU (1-866-365-
4968).(TDDiffY: 1-866-228-4619) (International: 1-502-213-2767). In addition, you may use the Call
Center or Internet to update your contact information and/or change your decision about participation in the
notification program. If you update your information to Include a current email address, VNS will send
information to that address. You will need the following Victim Identification Number (VIN)IMMI and
Personal Identification Number (PIN) anytime you contact the Call Center and the firs bri rou log on to
VNS on the Internet. In addition, the Ir.ne you access the VNS Internet site, you will be prompted to enter
your last name (or business name) as currently contained in VNS. The name you should enter is
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EFTA01689571
If you have additional questions which involve this matter, please contact the office listed above. When
you call, please provide the file number located at the top of this letter. Please remember, your participation
in the notification part of this program is voluntary. In order to continue to receive notifications, it is your
responsibility to keep your contact information current.
Sincerely,
an rit celalist
CC: ALAT
EFTA01689572
(Rev. 05.01.2008) •
UNCLASSIFIED
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence: ROUTINE Date: 07/25/2008
To: Bogota Attn: ALAT
From: Miami
PB2/Palm Beach Count Resident Agency
Contact:
Approved By:
Drafted By:
Case ID #: 188B-MM-105207-D riding)
31E-MM-108062. (Pending)
Title: Victim Assistance Piiogram
Victim Notification Letter and Brochures
7/25/2008
Synopsis: To deliver Victim Notification Letter and brochures.
Enclosure(s): Victim Notification Letter
Brochure/Help for Victims of Crime
Brochure/The Victim Notification System
Details: Per our conversatio ti iiinducted on Monday,
July 21, 2008 please provide with the enclosed
Victim Notification Letter an rochures.
UNCLASSIFIED
3/6--k14- tos-0bz_ no
807-tso .ec-1-
EFTA01689573
1
4IP
UNCLASSIFIED
To: Bogota From: Miami
Re: 1882-MM-105207-D, 07/25/2008
LEAD(s):
Set Lead 1: (Action)
BOGOTA
AT Bogota - Columbia
e deliver the enclosed letter and brochures to
In addition, please confirm completion of this
ma er.
Read and Clear
••
UNCLASSIFIED
2
EFTA01689574
(Rev. 05-01.2008) • •
UNCLASSIFIED
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence: ROUTINE Date: 08/07/2008
To: Canberra Attn: ALAI
Canberra - ustralia
From: Miami
PB2/Palm B o es t
Contact:
Approved By:
Drafted By:
Case ID #: 31E-MM-108062 ing
188B-MM-105207-D (Pending)
Title: Victim Assistance Program
Victim Notification Letter and Brochure
8/7/2008
Synopsis: To document request for delivery of Victim
Notification Letter and brochure.
Enclosure(s): Victim Notification Letter
Brochure/Help for Victims of Crime
Brochure/The Victim Notification System
Details: Per our conversation, that w t dnesday,
Jul .23 2008 it's very important that DOB:
receives a Victim Not Iaining her
Illiiill s a crime victim. SA has no physical
address for but she t t e ollowing numbers:
and/or
According to Special Agent on
07/24/2006, the Federal Bureau of Inver
Investigation FBI , Palm Beach
Resident Agency(PBCRA)opened an investigation involving multi-
million-naire Jeffrey Epstein. At the conclusion of the sexual
activity, the minors were paid sums of money ranging from
$200.00-$1,000.00.
Testimony from multiple witnesses indicate hat
a minor at the time, was one of Jeffrey Epstein's
UNCLASSIFIED
D_./ s ocia SC meofra-l7)
316-
EFTA01689575
raj
UNCLASSIFIED
To: Canberra From: Miami
Re: 31E-MM-108062, 08/07/2008
victims. Iiiiiiistein is believed to have had contact with
during the years of 1998/99 - 2003/04.
In additionlL SA Ku rkrendall indicated that she
believes that IIIIIIII is a dual citizen.
UNCLASSIFIED
2
EFTA01689576
• UNCLASSIFIED •
To: Canberra From: Miami
Re: 31E-MM-108062, 08/07/2008
LEAD(s):
Set Lead 1: (Action)
gAHREEBA
J7 SYNDEY AUSTRALIA
ea
Pl e deliver the enclosed letter and brouchures to
In addition, please confirm completion of this
ma Cr.
Read and Clear
♦•
UNCLASSIFIED
3
EFTA01689577
• •
U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI - West Palm Beach
Suite 500
505 South Flatter Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone
Fax:
August 8, 2008
ALAT
United States Consulate
Level 59 MLC Centre 19-29 Martin Place
Australia
Re: Case Number: 31E-MM-108062
Dear ALAI.:
You have requested to receive notifications for
Your name was referred to the FBI's Victim Assistance Program'as being a possible victim of a federal
crime. We appreciate your assistance and cooperation while we are investigating this case. We would like to
make you aware of the victim services that may be available to you and to answer any questions you may have
regarding the criminal justice process throughout the investigation. Our program is part of the FBI's effort to
ensure the victims are treated with respect and are provided information about their rights under federal law.
These rights include notification of the.stalus of the case. The enclosed brochures provide information about
the FBI's Victim Assistance Program, resources and Instructions for accessing the Victim Notification System
(VNS). VNS is designed to provide you with information regarding the status of your case
As a crime victim, you have the following,ntghts under 18 United States Code § 3771: (1) The right to
be reasonably protected from the accused; (2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any
public court proceeding, or any parole proceeding, involving the crime or of any release or escape of the
accused; (3) The right not to be excluded from any such public court proceeding, unless the court, after
receiving clear and convincing evidence, determines that testimony by the victim would be materially altered if
the victim heard other testimony at that proceeding; (4) The right to be reasonably heard at any public
proceeding In the district court involving release, plea, sentencing, or any parole proceeding; (5) The
reasonable right to confer with the attorney for the Government in the case; (8) The right to full and timely
restitution as provided in law; (7) The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay; (8) The right to be
treated with fairness and with respect for the victim's dignity and privacy.
We will make our best efforts to ensure you are accorded the rights described. Most of these rights
pertain to events occurring after the arrest or Indlament of an individual for the crime, and it will become the
responsibility of the prosecuting United States Attorneys Office to ensure you are accorded those rights. You
may also seek the advice of a private attorney with respect to these rights.
The Victim Notification System (VNS) is designed to provide you with direct information regarding the
case as it proceeds through the criminal Justice system. You may obtain current information about this matter
on the Internet at WWW.Notify.USDOJ.GOV or from the VNS Call Center at 1.866-DOJ-4YOU (1-866-365-
4968) (TDD/TTY: 1-866-228-4619) (international: 1-502-213-2767). In addition, you may use the Call
Center or Internet to update your contact information and/or change your decision about participation in the
notification program. If you update your information to include a current email address, VNS will send
information to that address. You will need the following Victim Identification Number (VIN and
Personal Identification Number (PIN)
VNS on the Internet. In addition, thefillme anytime you contact the Call Center and the first time you log on to
you access the VNS Internet site, you will be prompted to enter
your last name (or business name) as currently contained in VNS. The name you should enter is..
3 /E-tim -iototo-
EFTA01689578
• •
If you have additional questions which involve this matter, please contact the office listed above. When
you call, please provide the file number located at thelop of this letter. Please remember, your participation
in the notification part of this program is voluntary. In order to continue to receive notifications, it is your
responsibility to keep your contact information current.
Sincerely,
Victim Specialist
EFTA01689579
•
U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
File No. 31E—MM-1080 62 & 188B-MM-1052 07—D
25 August 2008
Federal Agent
Australian Federal Police
Americas, Europe and Middle East Desk
Canberra, ACT, Australina
Dear Federal Agent MI,
The Miami Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) requests the
assistance of the Australian Federal Police AFP in delivering a Victim Notification Letter and
brochure to date of bi who has been contacted in the past at
On 24 July 2006, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Palm Beach Resident
Agency(PBCRA)opened an investigation involving the illegal sexual activity between multi-
millionnaire Jeffrey Epstein and minor aged children. At the conclusion of the sexual activity,
the minors were paid sums of mone ranging from $200.00-$1,000.00. Testimony from multiple
witnesses indicate hat a minor at the time, was one of Jeffrey Epstein's victims.
Mr. Epstein is believed to have had contact with during the years of 1998/99 -
2003/04. is a dual citizen US and Australian citizen. Under United States Code
Title 18 Section 3771, a victim of a crime in the United States has a number of rights which are
detailed in the enclosed letter and brochures. It is requested that the Australian Federal Police
locate and deliver the enclosed letter and brochure. If you have any questions
regarding this request, please contact Assistant Legal Attache M. at
Sincerely,
Assistant Legal Attache
oft-1111-101064- 115
EFTA01689580
Department of Junin
Fetleraltliwran otlt.nigeoon
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of the piasamisg limed States AttOrrirteS 0ttite to needed as evidence.
envy sot ate afforded than. rights. You nay also Please understerd that Were pcOCerry feePiVi. Cl
seek the ethics eta private anotnoy nitn rasped, to toC4r.:??..SOtti) tieing...I during fie co..05e cd Ore C/.1111).
these tights.
IF AN ARREST IS MADE
IF YOU ARE THREATENED OR HARASSED
Flew effort wil be made to ansly you it a rnpict
Vow safety is swarm/vet II siecne threatens y.<a or yaw 'eel
HELP that you ore being harassed because of roar coopeencel veldt
apwebanled If slimiest there is ate feed. you am be
COY.1Cled by the tinged Stales Money's Olhce (LISA0)
FOR inresbgabon, tete ere amiable re-aerate I ma ate
a irrootiale danger. cw-rta al your local law Wowamok
assigned to handle tow* case.
tech VSACI hat a Scan Warm Coothnstor
VICTIMS *onto rocreddrerd. Also. fat shotid contact your Victrn
Speckikst or the Case Agent and micron them of the
to sip smog, your quegkeu and deal with
OF_ Ababa% 'Awe ate penel6as for !luso-en: and other
your concetas dump the Prontulkth 0! the
Cale.
CRIME try.at therelote.c*ireonentthat rot repctl art
incident as soon as possible
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US. Deinulnlent of Juttire
e on Must I receive notification?
Overview - VNS Information i
Ilion do not wish to concise nctification yeti may
t about
mohtd: (I) the VNS Call Center (1-866-365-4P68.
govide your VNS VIN & PIN, Select Opt Out
Information -
Activity
Internet Call
Center
The Department of
-*CO): (2) arrest the VNS Web site and select the
Sap .Receivieg Notifications (3) die person Investiptive Stan4
(Under Investigation or
i i inStice Victim
*baled ea yotr initial notification letter. se (4) the
he
inn-ern-Witness Coordinator at year local U.S.
Atatensts Orme.
Prosecution Declined)
Notification
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pbone Fling of Criminal Charges.
Outcome of the Clamed and
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SysteM
Sentencing data
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Ram & Past Coon i ..,
VNS
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BOP Custody Status & i i
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location. rejected release
date
Other available info-marten i
finks to other Internet Web i
resources
Update address, email, i i
telephone number
tht. If
Noddy Opt cot huh access to VNS. 1
including the Internet & Call
i
A Service Provided by:
Center
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INFORMATION CARD The Vnited-Soales Au
• The FederatBurgiith.of
Victim IdeadfIcadoo Net (VIN) • The Micafoe Vgaitatigt$LIt:
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Personal Idenuficauom Number (PIN) In CoopetatiOni,tet
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tang Net all relevant information regarding a case will he • The United Maki PoifrunspiiiiO4i 1oe
4) the contained within VNS. Victims may O3contactcontactthe
11.S. I ataPetlien agency staff for additional infotenation. DOI • IJSA260
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Introduction ff you have chosen to participate in VNS. but have The Call Center will include options to hear.
not received these numbers, Ile s. contact either the
FBI. the USPIS, or U.S. Attorney's Office handling Upcoming Ergots • information on future
The Department of Justice and the United Slams your case. court hearings
Postal Inspection Servke are committed to ensuring
that victims of federal crime are treated fairly as their Historical Court Events • information on past
case moves through the criminal justice system Br Your VIN and PIN numbers are court learings
both required any time you
I Z
In ceder to provide victims with information on case contact the Call Center or when Detailed Information on Each Defendant •
events. the Department of Justice has developed the accessing VHS on the Internet. information regarding criminal charges filed,
Victim Notification System (VHS). This brochure the outcome of the charges, and the sentence
provides Information about VNS. imposed by the Court; if the defendant is in the
custody of BOP, the custody IOCtiti00.
Victim Notification System (VNSI VNS Internet Access. projeded date of release hem custody and
other release information.
VNS is a cooperative effort between the Federal
Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the United States •
Postal Inspection Senke (USPIS). the United States You may access information about the case via
the Internet at: huplAnvw.blotify.USVOLGov
VrIS Notification;
Attorneys Offices, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons
(30P). You will be required to ether your YEN and
your PIN. You may also receive information about case events
by telephone, email numeric poser, or hut. Please
free computer-based system provides important note that in some ran instances, VNS may contact
ththarthann to viclims. In many cases yon will • The Web site, in some instances, may provide you by phone which wiIl require use of your PIN.
receive letters generated through VNS containing additional information that is not available
inkanal!Ce about the trans patainiog to your case through the Call Center.
and/or any defendants in the case. Common Questions
(Refer to Common Qtitgi0118, numbers 4, 5 & 6
This information is also available in English and below. for more information regarding the Immo)
Spanish on the Internet and through a toll-free Below are some common questions about VHS. If at
telephone number (Call Center). In rases with many any time you have a question about VNS that is not 0,
victims. you may receive only one letter and then be answered her, please feel free to contact your local
directed to the Internet or Call Center for further FBI. USPIS. or U.S. Attorney's Office,
The VNS Call Center•
Information.
1. When can I call the VNS Call
Center or access VNS on the i .
Yoe may call I-866UOJ4YOU (14166-365.-
VNS Information 496th for ciureat information. You will be Internet?
required to enter your YIN and your PIN.
(Pastern Time)
Regiatration- Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 am.
By following the prompts, VNS will provide Saturday 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 ant
Yoa will receive a Victim identificatton Number Sunday 8:00 am. - 12:00 a.m.
custody information and notice of upcoming
MN) and a Personal Identiftemioa Number (PIN)
court events.
that will allow you to access VNS on the Internet and 1.866-DOJ•4YOU - (1-866.365-1968)
using your teSephoot You may write those numbers Intereallonal Callers:
on the attached tear-off card to keep with you. (1)502-213-2767
http://wwwthotify.USDOJ.Deth
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5. What information is available on
the VNS Internet Web site?
The information available will include:
A. Case Activities Detail - information about
events in your case.
B. Downloads/Links - supplemental
information about your case.
C. My Information - allows you to view
and/or update your mailing address, phone
number, and email address.
D. Stop Receiving Notifications - allows you
to stop receiving further notifications. You
can later re-enroll using your VIN and VNS
Login ID.
6. Row often is information on the
Internet updated?
The VNS Web site is updated daily, Monday through
Friday.
7. Does the Victim Notification
System ensure my safety?
No. Do not depend on VNS to ensure your safety. If
you feel that you are being threatened, Immediately
notify law enforcement.
8. What should I do if my contact
information changes?
If your address, email or phone number changes, you
should update your contact information using one of
the following methods: (I) VNS on the Internet*
(http://www.NotIfy.USDO.I.gov) (2) VNS Call
Center* (1.866.365-4968) (• You will need your
YNS YIN & PIN/Web Login ID); (3) the person
indicated on your initial notification letter, or; (4) the
Victim-Witness Coordinator at your local U.S.
Attorney's Office.
tee tit a,
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You must keep your contact information current (see
Common Questions number 8). If an agency is
unable to contact you due to outdated contact
information, you will be removed from the
notification program.
2. What if I forget my PIN?
Each VNS notification will re-state your VIN &
If you do not have this correspondence, please contact
the agency (FBI/LISP'S/U.S. Attorney's Office)
involved with your case.
3. What if I am not at home or my
phone is busy when VNS calls?
In this instance, the Call Center will continue calling
you every 30 minutes. If the call is answered, but is
not confirmed with your PIN number, VNS will
continue to call every two (2) hours.
VictimNotifrcation Bvstem
4. How do I access the VNS
Internet site?
A. Enter hapl/www.Notify.USDOLGov in
your Web browser.
B. If you area new user, click "First time users
click here".
(1) Enter your
(2) Enter your PIN.
(3) Complete the remaining information as
• requested on the Web site to include
creating a new VNS Login ID.
C. Your VNS Login ID must be used in
conjunction with your VIN during any
subsequent access of the VNS Web site.
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(Rev. 05.014008)
•
UNCLASSIFIED
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence: ROUTINE Date: 10/07/2008
To: Canberra Attn: ALAI
Bogota Attn: ALAI
From: Miami
Squad PB-2, PBCRA
Contact: SAE. NesbittKuyrkendall, (561)822-5946
Approved By:
IIIIIIIIIIII
Drafted By:
Case ID #: 31E-MM-1080627 (Pending)
Title: IN;
WSTA - CHILD PROSTITUTION
Synopsis: To request hand delivery of Victim Notification
Letters from the United States Attorney's Office to victims
residing overseas.
Enclosure s : 1 Enclosed for Canberra a letter addressed to
Ms.
States II C/O Asst Legal Attache
assy, MyP ey, Australia
2) Enclosed for Bogota all rl
, United
ssed to Ms.
C/O Asst. Legal Attache , United
tates Embassy, Bogota, Columbia
Details: Per the request of the' United States Attorney's Office,
the above referenced 1 tters nee o be hand delivered to Ms.
dob of Canberra,
no ra la; and do , of Bogato,
Columbia. The e ers reference the ou come of a Non-Prosecution
Agreement entered into by the US Government and Mr. Epstein. The
letters provide the victims with the terms of the Agreement and
contact information should the victims have any questions.
Mr. Epstein is currently incarcerated at the Palm Beach
County Stockade serving an 18 month prison sentence, followed by
UNCLASSIFIED
2S-1 ett.(4O1.
a/6-- - -10g0b2-11751
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• UNCLASSIFIED
To: Canberra From: Miami
Re: 31E-MM-108062, 10/07/2008
a year of house arrest. Mr. Epstein will also be a life time
registered sex offender.
UNCLASSIFIED
2
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UNCLASSIFIED
To: Canberra From: Miami
Re: 31E-MM-108062, 10/07/2008
LEAD(s):
Set Lead 1: (Action)
CANBERRA
AT CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA
Please deliver the enclosed USAO letter to Ms.
dob . Her telephone numbers are as
and
Set Lead 2: (Action)
BOGOTA
AT BOGOTA, COLUMBIA
Please deliver the enclosed USAO letter to Ms.
dob
♦♦
UNCLASSIFIED
3
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-(s
0 (Itcv.05-CI-2008)
UNCLASSIFIED
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence; ROUTINE Date: 10/19/2008
To: Miami Attn:
Beach County RA
SA
International Operations Attn: Americas Unit
From: Bogota
Contact: ALA? , 011-571-315-2124
Approved By:
Drafted By:
Case ID #: 1888-MM-105207-D (Pending)
31E-MM-108062 (Pending)
Title: Victim Assistance Program
Victim Notification Letter and Brochures
7/25/2008
Synopsis: Victim provided with Victim
Notification Lettelliture e p for Victims of Crime
Brochure/The Victim Notification System.
Administrative: This EC clears lead set in 31E-MM-108062 Serial
170.
Details: On 10/08/08, was personally handed the
above brochures by ALAI er place of emp,
were she attends college, niversidad El Rosario,
t Institute, Bogota ColoiiiiiiiHer
and her cell number is
Bogota considers this lead covered.
UNCLASSIFIED
St -UM -10E-O6z -1 7 J.,
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110 UNCLASSIFIED 4Il
To: Miami From: Bogota
Re: 188B-MM-105207-D, 10/19/2008
Set Lead 1: (Info)
ALL RECEIVING OFFICES
Read and clear.
••
UNCLASSIFIED
2
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