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Legal affirmation/affidavit (page 3)
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Summary
This document is Page 3 of a legal affirmation detailing procedural history regarding a motion by 'The Post' to unseal appellate briefs related to the Epstein case. It chronicles communications between the Post's legal counsel, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office (specifically Karen Friedman Agnifilo), and Epstein's counsel (Mr. Weinberg) between December 2018 and January 2019. Key points include the DA's opposition to the motion, the suggestion to notify Florida prosecutors, and Mr. Weinberg formally stating that Epstein took no position on the unsealing.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Mr. Weinberg | Attorney (Defense) |
Counsel for Mr. Epstein; stated via email that they take no position on the unsealing request.
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| Karen Friedman Agnifilo | Assistant District Attorney |
Signed the DA Affirmation; communicated with the affiant regarding the Manhattan DA's opposition to the motion.
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| Mr. Frost | Unknown (likely legal staff) |
Mentioned in relation to a 'miscommunication' regarding the DA's position.
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| Mr. Epstein | Defendant |
Subject of the prosecution and conviction for solicitation of prostitution from a minor.
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| The Affiant ('I') | Attorney for 'The Post' |
Author of this document, detailing communications with opposing counsel and the DA's office.
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Organizations (4)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| The Post |
Media organization filing the motion to unseal appellate briefs.
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| Manhattan District Attorney’s Office |
Prosecuting agency involved in the unsealing motion.
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| Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office |
Agency in Florida responsible for Mr. Epstein's original prosecution.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Referenced in the Bates stamp footer.
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Timeline (2 events)
December 28, 2018
Manhattan DA's Office filed an affirmation in response to the Post's motion.
Manhattan
Locations (3)
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Location of the District Attorney's Office.
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Location of the original prosecution of Epstein.
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Specific jurisdiction in Florida.
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Relationships (2)
Weinberg states 'we take no position on behalf of Mr. Epstein.'
Signed affirmation as Assistant District Attorney.
Key Quotes (2)
"Ms. Friedman Agnifilo told me that there had been a miscommunication by Mr. Frost and that the District Attorney’s Office did oppose the December 21 Motion."Source
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"after consideration of your request for the unsealing of the appellate briefs with redactions of certain identities, we take no position on behalf of Mr. Epstein."Source
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District Attorney. Mr. Weinberg told me that he was unable to take a position on the Post’s motion without first reviewing it and reserved the right to file an opposition, if necessary.
11. On December 21, 2018, the Post filed a motion requesting an order unsealing the appellate briefs and directing the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office to produce copies with the names of victims redacted (the “December 21 Motion”).
12. On or about December 28, 2018, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office filed an affirmation in response to the Post’s motion, signed by Assistant District Attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo and dated December 28, 2018 (the “DA Affirmation”). A true and correct copy of the Affirmation is annexed hereto as Exhibit E.
13. On January 2, 2019, I spoke with Ms. Friedman Agnifilo to discuss the DA Affirmation. Ms. Friedman Agnifilo told me that there had been a miscommunication by Mr. Frost and that the District Attorney’s Office did oppose the December 21 Motion. Ms. Friedman Agnifilo also told me that, in the view of the District Attorney’s Office, the Post should give notice of their motion to unseal the appeal briefs to the prosecutors in Florida that handled the prosecution that led to Mr. Epstein’s conviction for solicitation of prostitution from a minor. The Post disagrees with that position but nevertheless decided to moot any procedural issues related to requirements to notify the Florida prosecutors. Ms. Friedman Agnifilo subsequently informed me that the agency in Florida responsible for Mr. Epstein’s prosecution was the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office.
14. On January 3, 2019, I received an email from Mr. Weinberg stating that “after consideration of your request for the unsealing of the appellate briefs with redactions of certain identities, we take no position on behalf of Mr. Epstein.” A true and correct copy of that email is annexed hereto as Exhibit F.
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