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Summary
This is a letter dated August 3, 2007, from U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta to Jeffrey Epstein's attorney, Lilly Ann Sanchez. Acosta formally rejects a proposal from Sanchez, reiterating that a two-year state prison term is the minimum requirement to avoid federal prosecution and is not a starting point for negotiations. The letter clarifies the office's preference for a federal sentence and warns that once an indictment is returned, the possibility for flexible plea negotiations will end.
People (3)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA | UNITED STATES ATTORNEY |
Author of the letter, representing the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida.
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| Lilly Ann Sanchez, Esq. | Esquire (Attorney) |
Recipient of the letter, representing Jeffrey Epstein.
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Client/Defendant |
The subject of the letter and the legal matter being discussed between the U.S. Attorney's Office and his counsel.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| U.S. Department of Justice | government agency |
Appears on the letterhead of the document.
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| United States Attorney, Southern District of Florida | government agency |
The office sending the letter, represented by R. Alexander Acosta.
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Timeline (1 events)
2007-07-31
A meeting between the U.S. Attorney's Office and Epstein's counsel where the office explained its position on the case.
Locations (2)
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The jurisdiction of the United States Attorney's office sending the letter.
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The address of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida.
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Relationships (3)
Acosta, as U.S. Attorney, is writing to Sanchez, an attorney, to negotiate the terms of a legal case involving her client. This indicates an adversarial professional relationship between a prosecutor and defense counsel.
The letter is addressed to Sanchez regarding the "Epstein matter," and she had sent a proposal on his behalf, indicating she is his legal representative.
Acosta's office is handling the prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein, as detailed throughout the letter discussing potential plea terms, sentencing, and indictment.
Key Quotes (4)
"That offer was not meant as a starting point for negotiations, it is the minimum term of imprisonment that will obviate the need for federal prosecution."Source
— U.S. Attorney's Office (via R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA)
(Clarifying that the proposed two-year state imprisonment term is a minimum requirement, not a negotiable offer.)
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"The Office has never agreed that a state prison sentence is not appropriate for Mr. Epstein."Source
— U.S. Attorney's Office (via R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA)
(Correcting a potential misunderstanding about the office's stance on state versus federal sentencing.)
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"a plea to two federal misdemeanors was never extended or meant as an offer."Source
— R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA
(Recounting what was made clear in a follow-up telephone conversation after the July 31, 2007 meeting.)
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"Once an indictment is returned, the Office does not intend to file a Superseding Information containing a lesser charge or to dismiss the case in favor of state prosecution."Source
— U.S. Attorney's Office (via R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA)
(Warning that the ability to negotiate a plea deal will be severely limited after an indictment is formally returned.)
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Case 22-1426, Document 77, 06/29/2023, 3536038, Page85 of 258
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 204-3 Filed 04/16/21 Page 83 of 348
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 204-3 Filed 04/16/21 Page 83 of 348
U.S. Department of Justice
United States Attorney
Southern District of Florida
Southern District of Florida
R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
99 N.E. 4 Street
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 961-9100 - Telephone
(305) 530-6444 - Facsimile
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 961-9100 - Telephone
(305) 530-6444 - Facsimile
August 3, 2007
VIA FACSIMILE
Lilly Ann Sanchez, Esq.
Lilly Ann Sanchez, Esq.
Re: Jeffrey Epstein
Dear Lilly:
Thank you for your letter of August 2nd regarding your proposal on how to resolve the Epstein matter.
As we explained at our meeting on July 31, 2007, the Office believes that the federal interest will not be vindicated in the absence of a two-year term of state imprisonment for Mr. Epstein. That offer was not meant as a starting point for negotiations, it is the minimum term of imprisonment that will obviate the need for federal prosecution. The Office has never agreed that a state prison sentence is not appropriate for Mr. Epstein. Rather we simply stated that if Mr. Epstein preferred to serve his sentence in a federal penetentiary, we would be willing to explore a federal conviction that may allow that in lieu of any state resolution. Further, as I made clear in our follow up telephone conversation after the meeting, a plea to two federal misdemeanors was never extended or meant as an offer.
We also would reiterate that the agreement to Section 2255 liability applies to all of the minor girls identified during the federal investigation, not just the 12 that form the basis of an initial planned charging instrument.
As you know, the ability to engage in flexible plea negotiations is dramatically changed upon the return of an indictment. Once an indictment is returned, the Office does not intend to file a Superseding Information containing a lesser charge or to dismiss the case in favor of state prosecution.
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