Skip to main content
Skip to content
Case File
d-17736House OversightOther

DOJ Criminal Division memo reviewing potential federal prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein at request of U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta

The document shows internal DOJ consideration of whether to prosecute Epstein, referencing U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta and a senior DOJ official. It confirms high‑level legal review of a case alrea DOJ Criminal Division conducted an internal review of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation at the reque The memo notes the review was limited in scope and did not examine money‑laundering statutes. Refe

Date
November 11, 2025
Source
House Oversight
Reference
House Oversight #012670
Pages
1
Persons
3
Integrity
No Hash Available

Summary

The document shows internal DOJ consideration of whether to prosecute Epstein, referencing U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta and a senior DOJ official. It confirms high‑level legal review of a case alrea DOJ Criminal Division conducted an internal review of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation at the reque The memo notes the review was limited in scope and did not examine money‑laundering statutes. Refe

Tags

alexander-acostajeffrey-epsteinlawfirm-involvementus-attorneyfinancial-flow-moneylaunderingdojmoney-launderingprosecutorial-decisionmakinglegal-exposuremoderate-importancehouse-oversightcriminal-prosecutionchild-exploitation

Ask AI About This Document

0Share
PostReddit

Extracted Text (OCR)

EFTA Disclosure
Text extracted via OCR from the original document. May contain errors from the scanning process.
0027006 05/16/2008 11:16 FAX gooz a 05/16/08 FRI 11:08 FAX U.S, Department of Justice Criminal Division Andrew G, Oosterbaan, Chief 1460 New York Avanue, NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20530 (202) 514-8780 FAN: (202) §}4-1793 Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section May 15, 2008 Jay Lefkowitz, Esq. Kirkland & Ellis LLP Citigroup Center | 153 E. 53™ St. New York, NY 10022-4611 Re: Investigation of Jeffery Epstein Dear Mr. Lefkowitz: Pursuant to your request and the request of U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta, we have independently evaluated certain issues raised in the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein to determine federal prosecution. We have discussed the factual and legal issues you raise with the Criminal Division’s Appellate Section, and we consulted with the Office of Enforcement Operations concerning the petite policy. We are examining the narrow question as to whether there is a legitimate basis for the U.S. Attorney’s Office to proceed with a federal prosecution of Mr. Epstein. Ultimately, the prosecutorial decision making authority within a U.S, Attomey’s Office lies with the U.S. Attommey. Therefore, to borrow a phrase from the case law, the question we sought to answer was whether U.S, Attemey Acosta would abuse his discretion if he authorized prosecution in this case. As you know, our review of this case is limited, both factually and legally. We have not looked at the entire universe of facts in this case. It is not the role of the Criminal Division to re- conduct a complete factual inquiry from scratch. Furthermore, we did not analyze any issues _ concerming prosecution under federal Statutes that do not pertain to child exploitation, such as the money laundering statutes,

Related Documents (6)

DOJ Data Set 9OtherUnknown

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA Case No. 08-80736-CI V-Marra/Matthewman JANE DOE # I and JANE DOE #2, Petitioners, I UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Respondent. UNITED STATES' RESPONSE TO PETITIONERS' FIRST REOUEST FOR ADMISSIONS TO THE GOVERNMENT The United States (hereinafter the "government") hereby responds to Jane Doe #1 and Jane Doe #2's First Request for Admissions to the Government Regarding Questions Relevant to Their Pending Action Concerning the Crime Victims Rights Act (hereinafter the "Request for Admissions"), and states as follows:' I. The government admits that the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida ("USAO") conducted an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein") and developed evidence and information in contemplation of a potential federal prosecution against Epstein for many federal sex offenses. Except as otherwise admitted above, the government denies Request No. I. The government's res

65p
House OversightFinancial RecordNov 11, 2025

Alfredo Rodriguez’s stolen “golden nugget” – a bound book linking Jeffrey Epstein to dozens of world leaders and billionaires

The passage describes a former Epstein employee, Alfredo Rodriguez, who allegedly stole a bound book containing the names, addresses and phone numbers of high‑profile individuals (e.g., Henry Kissinge Rodriguez claims the book lists names, addresses and phone numbers of dozens of influential individu He tried to sell the book to an undercover FBI agent for $50,000, indicating awareness of its valu

88p
DOJ Data Set 10CorrespondenceUnknown

EFTA Document EFTA01729176

0p
DOJ Data Set 9OtherUnknown

Subject: FW: Vanity Fair magazine

From: To: Cc: Subject: FW: Vanity Fair magazine Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:47:26 +0000 Importance: Normal FYI - USAO response to Vanity Fair questions. From Se 11 3:46 PM To: Cc: Subject: Vanity Fair magazine Hi John. Hope all is well with you. Below, please find [in red ink] the USAO responses to your questions. s e Ho this helps. Take care, From• Sent: Friday, March 18, 2011 1:51 PM To: Subject: From: John Connolly Vanity Fair magazine Please confirm receipt. AUSA It was a pleasure speaking with you this morning. As per your request here are questions I would like to have answered for a piece I am researching on Jeffrey Epstein. As life would have it I am going to be on a busman's holiday this coming week on Singer Island, FL. I would like to meet you and whomever else you think I should speak with. If not, I understand perfectly. Let me preface these questions by saying that AUS.ei who was in charge of the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein has a remarkably

3p
DOJ Data Set 9OtherUnknown

Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 224-1 Entered on FLSD Docket 08/16/2013 Page 1 of 70

Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 224-1 Entered on FLSD Docket 08/16/2013 Page 1 of 70 EXHIBIT A PRIVILEGE LOG - WITH VICTIMS' OBJECTIONS EFTA00208682 Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 224-1 Entered on FLSD Docket 08/16/2013 Page 2 of 70 PRIVILEGE LOG - WITH VICTIMS' OBJECTIONS Key to Objections (linking to Victims' Motion to Compel Production of Docments that Are Not Prig ileged Objection General Objections -- Inadequate Privilege Log Failure to Prove Factual Underpinnings of Privilege Claim Waiver of Confidentiality Government's Fiduciary Duty to Crime Victims Bars Privilege Communications Facilitating Crime-Fraud-Misconduct Not Covered Factual Materials Not Covered Documents Not Prepared in Anticipation of CVRA Litigation Attorney Client Objections - Ordinary Governmental Communications Not Covered Attorney-Client Relationship Not Established Deliberative Process Objections - Privilege Not Properly Invoked Final Decision Exempted from Privilege Qualified Privilege Ove

70p
DOJ Data Set 9OtherUnknown

Subject: SDNY News Clips Tuesday, July 9, 2019

From: Cc: Bcc Subject: SDNY News Clips Tuesday, July 9, 2019 Date: Tue, 09 Jul 2019 21:12:37 +0000 Importance: Normal Attachments: 2019_7-9.pdf SDNY News Clips Tuesday, July 9, 2019 EFTA00076625 Contents Public Corruption Epstein Complex Frauds lure Terrorism & Narcotics Wise Honest Matters of Interest Trump Can't Block Twitter Followers US Appeals Court Rules Judicial Review of Claims of Government Misconduct in Parallel Investigations Barr Says Legal Path to Census Citizenship Question Exists but He Gives No Details Public Corruption Epstein Who Protected Jeffrey Epstein? New York Times By The Editorial Board 7/8/19 On Monday, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York unsealed a 14-page indictment against Jeffrey Epstein, charging the wealthy financier with operating and conspiring to operate a sex trafficking ring of girls out of his luxe homes on Manhattan's Upper East Side and in Palm Beach, Fla., "among other locations."

32p

Forum Discussions

This document was digitized, indexed, and cross-referenced with 1,400+ persons in the Epstein files. 100% free, ad-free, and independent.

Annotations powered by Hypothesis. Select any text on this page to annotate or highlight it.