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Extraction Summary
6
People
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Organizations
4
Locations
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Events
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Relationships
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Quotes
Document Information
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Letter
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Summary
This document is a letter dated February 10, 2008, from attorney Aileen Josephs to attorney Guy Lewis concerning his client, Mr. Epstein. Josephs advises Lewis against attacking the victim(s) in the case, citing concern from women in the community, and warns him about the legal realities of a potential libel suit and the lack of a valid defense for statutory rape. The letter was also copied to the State Attorney's Office and the Palm Beach Chief of Police, indicating a formal effort to put her concerns on the record with law enforcement.
People (6)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Aileen Josephs | Attorney at Law |
Sender of the letter, providing advice to Mr. Guy Lewis regarding his client, Mr. Epstein.
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| Guy Lewis |
Recipient of the letter, addressed as Mr. Lewis. He is the attorney for Mr. Epstein.
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| Mr. Epstein | Client |
The subject of the letter (RE: Mr. Epstein) and the client of Mr. Guy Lewis.
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| Lana Belohavek | Esq. |
Copied on the letter (cc), associated with the State Attorney's Office.
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| La Tosha Lowe |
Copied on the letter (cc) with a request to place the letter in the State's file.
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| Chief of Police- Palm Beach | Chief of Police |
Copied on the letter (cc).
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Organizations (5)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Aileen Josephs, P.A. | law firm |
The law firm of the letter's sender, Aileen Josephs, as indicated on the letterhead.
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| District of Columbia Bar | professional association |
Aileen Josephs is listed as a member on the letterhead.
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| Florida Bar | professional association |
Aileen Josephs is listed as a member on the letterhead.
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| Palm Beach Post | media/newspaper |
Mentioned as the publisher of a February 7, 2008 article in which Mr. Lewis's client was allegedly defamed.
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| State Attorney's Office | government agency |
Ms. Lana Belohavek, who was copied on the letter, is associated with this office.
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Timeline (1 events)
2008-02-07
A Palm Beach Post article was published, which Mr. Lewis apparently mentioned as defaming his client, Mr. Epstein.
Mr. Epstein
Mr. Guy Lewis
Locations (4)
| Location | Context |
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The address of the law firm Aileen Josephs, P.A. on the letterhead.
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Location of Aileen Josephs' law firm.
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The Chief of Police of Palm Beach was copied on the letter.
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Mentioned in the first sentence, likely referring to Palm Beach County, where the events are taking place.
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Relationships (2)
The letter identifies Mr. Epstein as Mr. Lewis's client.
Aileen Josephs, an attorney, is writing a formal letter to Mr. Lewis, presumably another attorney, regarding a legal case.
Key Quotes (3)
"Women in our County have been watching this case with great concern."Source
— Aileen Josephs
(Stated at the beginning of the letter to emphasize public scrutiny of the case.)
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Quote #1
"I strongly suggest you do not attack the victim(s)."Source
— Aileen Josephs
(Direct advice given to Mr. Guy Lewis regarding his legal strategy.)
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Quote #2
"If you feel that your client has been defamed, as you mentioned in the February 7, 2008 Palm Beach Post article, you can file a libel suit- of course, the truth is an absolute defense to libel and please keep in mind that not knowing the age of a child is no defense to statutory rape or any sexual crime committed against a child."Source
— Aileen Josephs
(Legal advice offered to Mr. Lewis regarding a potential libel suit and the defense for statutory rape.)
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Quote #3
Full Extracted Text
Complete text extracted from the document (1,142 characters)
02/10/2008 01:49 5616404420 X PAGE 01
Aileen Josephs, P.A.
Attorney at Law
Attorney at Law
301 Clematis Street
Suite 3000
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
(561) 802-4119
Fax (561) 640-4420
E-Mail: JosephsA@aol.com
http://www.InmigracionUS.com
http://www.MiniMundo.net
Suite 3000
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
(561) 802-4119
Fax (561) 640-4420
E-Mail: JosephsA@aol.com
http://www.InmigracionUS.com
http://www.MiniMundo.net
Aileen Josephs
Member of District of Columbia
and Florida Bars
Member of District of Columbia
and Florida Bars
Please place in file.
February 10, 2008
TO: Mr. Guy Lewis
RE: Mr. Epstein
FROM: Aileen Josephs, Esq.
RE: Mr. Epstein
FROM: Aileen Josephs, Esq.
Mr. Lewis:
Women in our County have been watching this case with great concern. I strongly suggest you do not attack the victim(s). If you feel that your client has been defamed, as you mentioned in the February 7, 2008 Palm Beach Post article, you can file a libel suit- of course, the truth is an absolute defense to libel and please keep in mind that not knowing the age of a child is no defense to statutory rape or any sexual crime committed against a child.
Sincerely,
Aileen Josephs, Esq.
cc. Ms. Lana Belohavek, Esq. State Attorney's Office
Ms. La Tosha Lowe- request to place this letter in State's file
Chief of Police- Palm Beach
Ms. La Tosha Lowe- request to place this letter in State's file
Chief of Police- Palm Beach
07/26/17
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Public Records Request No.: 17-295
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Public Records Request No.: 17-295
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