Law firms request DOJ oversight of Jeffrey Epstein case, citing alleged prosecutor misconduct
The document reveals a formal request by high‑profile lawyers (Kenneth Starr, former independent counsel) to Deputy Attorney General Mark Filip for a review of federal involvement in the Jeffrey Epste Letter dated May 19 2008 from Kenneth Starr and Joe Whitley to Deputy AG Mark Filip requesting DOJ r Allegations that U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta limited a Criminal Division review and that federal pro
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The document reveals a formal request by high‑profile lawyers (Kenneth Starr, former independent counsel) to Deputy Attorney General Mark Filip for a review of federal involvement in the Jeffrey Epste Letter dated May 19 2008 from Kenneth Starr and Joe Whitley to Deputy AG Mark Filip requesting DOJ r Allegations that U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta limited a Criminal Division review and that federal pro
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“...ngeles, CA 90017-5800 950 F Street, NW a = DC _ May 19, 2008 VIA FACSIMILE CONFIDENTIAL Honorable Mark Filip Office of the Deputy Attorney General United States Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue,...”
Jeffrey Epstein“...sk for a review of the federal involvement in a quintessentially state matter involving our client, Jeffrey Epstein. While we are well aware of the rare instances in which a review of this sort is justified, we are...”
Kenneth Starr“Kenneth W. Starr Joe D. Whitley Kirkland & Ellis LLP Alston & Bird LLP 777 South Figueroa Street The Atlantic Buildi...”
Alexander Acosta“...iminal Division concluded a very limited review of this matter at the request of U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta. Critically, however, this review deliberately excluded many important aspects of this case. Just t...”
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