Kavanaugh‑Era DOJ Letter from Kenneth Starr’s Firm Requests Review of Federal Prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein
Kavanaugh‑Era DOJ Letter from Kenneth Starr’s Firm Requests Review of Federal Prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein The fax shows senior former counsel (Kenneth Starr) and a DOJ Deputy Attorney General (Mark Filip) being asked to intervene in a federal case against Jeffrey Epstein, citing political pressure tied to former President Bill Clinton. It identifies specific DOJ actors (U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta, First Assistant Jeffrey Sloman, Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section) and a concrete deadline (June 2, 2008) that could be investigated for undue influence or procedural abuse. While the content is not novel in that Epstein’s case was widely reported, the internal DOJ dynamics and the alleged “politically motivated” push provide a moderately strong, actionable lead for further inquiry. Key insights: Letter signed by Kenneth W. Starr (former counsel) on behalf of Epstein’s defense.; Requests Deputy Attorney General Mark Filip to review a proposed federal prosecution.; Alleges that the USAO in Miami, via First Assistant Jeffrey Sloman, imposed an arbitrary June 2 deadline to force compliance with a non‑prosecution agreement.
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Kavanaugh‑Era DOJ Letter from Kenneth Starr’s Firm Requests Review of Federal Prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein The fax shows senior former counsel (Kenneth Starr) and a DOJ Deputy Attorney General (Mark Filip) being asked to intervene in a federal case against Jeffrey Epstein, citing political pressure tied to former President Bill Clinton. It identifies specific DOJ actors (U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta, First Assistant Jeffrey Sloman, Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section) and a concrete deadline (June 2, 2008) that could be investigated for undue influence or procedural abuse. While the content is not novel in that Epstein’s case was widely reported, the internal DOJ dynamics and the alleged “politically motivated” push provide a moderately strong, actionable lead for further inquiry. Key insights: Letter signed by Kenneth W. Starr (former counsel) on behalf of Epstein’s defense.; Requests Deputy Attorney General Mark Filip to review a proposed federal prosecution.; Alleges that the USAO in Miami, via First Assistant Jeffrey Sloman, imposed an arbitrary June 2 deadline to force compliance with a non‑prosecution agreement.
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U.S. Department of Justice Washington, D.C. 2053U June 23, 2008 Jay Lefkowitz, Esq. Kenneth Starr, Esq. Kirkland and Ellis LLP Gentlemen: This Office has completed a thorough review of the U.S. Attorney's handling of the matter involving your client, Jeffrey Epstein. We have received and reviewed your letters of May 19, June 3 and June 19, 2008, the attachments to the June 19 letter, as well as your submissions to the Criminal Division and the U.S. Attorney's Office. Additionally, we have reviewed an extensive set of materials provided by the U.S. Attorney's Office and conferred with a number of highly experienced Department attorneys about this matter. The Deputy Attorney General has also been briefed. As you know, the Department of Justice vests considerable discretion in its U.S. Attorneys, and the Deputy Attorney General will intervene in only the most unusual of circumstances. We do not believe such intervention is warranted here. Even if we were to substitute our
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