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DAMIAN WILLIAMS

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York

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According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, DAMIAN WILLIAMS appears in 9 case documents in the Epstein files.

Mentioned in 117 documents. Roles: United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, United States Attorney, U.S. Attorney

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DAMIAN WILLIAMS is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.

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Background

Damian Williams served as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY). In this capacity, he led the office responsible for the federal prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell on charges related to sex trafficking and other crimes connected to Jeffrey Epstein. Williams' name appears on a wide range of prosecutorial filings, motions, letters, stipulations, and correspondence submitted to the court in the Maxwell case, designated as S2 20 Cr. 330 (AJN) before Judge Alison J. Nathan.

Williams oversaw a team of Assistant United States Attorneys -- including Alison Moe, Lara Pomerantz, Andrew Rohrbach, and Maurene Comey -- who handled the day-to-day litigation of the Maxwell trial. His office managed evidence production, witness preparation, motions in limine, jury selection procedures, victim notification under the Crime Victims' Rights Act, and post-trial matters including sentencing. Maxwell was ultimately convicted on June 29, 2022, and sentenced to concurrent prison terms of 60, 120, and 240 months.

Epstein Connection

Damian Williams has no personal connection to Jeffrey Epstein. His involvement in the Epstein case files is exclusively in his official capacity as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, where he led the federal prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell for sex trafficking and related offenses arising from her alleged role as Epstein's accomplice. His name appears on prosecutorial filings, court letters, stipulations, and motions throughout the Maxwell trial proceedings.

Key Allegations(6)

Served as the lead United States Attorney overseeing the prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell in the Southern District of New York, case S2 20 Cr. 330 (AJN).

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His office filed motions in limine to protect minor victims' identities, admit prior consistent statements, and preclude defense evidence and arguments related to investigative decisions, prosecutorial motives, and victim consent.

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His office designated Jeffrey Epstein as a co-conspirator of Ghislaine Maxwell at trial and produced co-conspirator statements to the defense.

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His office filed a motion to preclude expert testimony from six defense witnesses, including Dr. Park Dietz, Dr. Elizabeth Loftus, Dr. Ryan Hall, and Bennett Gershman, citing inadequate notice and relevance issues.

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His office applied for and obtained an immunity order to compel a witness to testify during the Maxwell trial.

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His office notified the court that Juror 50 would invoke their Fifth Amendment privilege and sought internal approval to compel their testimony.

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Legal Status
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Damian Williams appears in the Epstein-related case files solely in his official capacity as United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, leading the prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell. He has no personal legal involvement as a defendant, witness, or subject of investigation in these proceedings.

Cases:S2 20 Cr. 330 (AJN)20 Cr. 330 (MN)2020-cr-0000820cr0008089
Key Relationships(7)

Led the SDNY prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell; his name appears on virtually all government filings in the case S2 20 Cr. 330 (AJN).

Alison Nathanprofessional

Submitted numerous letters, motions, and filings to Judge Alison J. Nathan, who presided over the Maxwell trial.

Alison Moeprofessional

Alison Moe served as one of the Assistant United States Attorneys of counsel under Williams in the Maxwell prosecution.

ANDREW ROHRBACHprofessional

Andrew Rohrbach served as one of the Assistant United States Attorneys of counsel under Williams in the Maxwell prosecution.

Lara Elizabeth Pomerantz served as one of the Assistant United States Attorneys of counsel under Williams in the Maxwell prosecution.

Maurene Comeyprofessional

Maurene Comey served as one of the Assistant United States Attorneys of counsel under Williams in the Maxwell prosecution.

Williams' office designated Jeffrey Epstein as a co-conspirator of Ghislaine Maxwell and produced co-conspirator statements to the defense.

Timeline(9 events)

Williams' office sent a letter to defense counsel notifying them of proposed trial exhibits and potential witnesses in the Maxwell case.

Williams' office produced additional Jencks Act and Giglio material regarding potential trial witnesses to defense counsel.

2021-11-11d-1521

Williams' office submitted letter to Judge Nathan stating no objections to the Court's proposed preliminary remarks, voir dire, or instruction sheet.

Williams' office issued a court subpoena to AT&T for records relating to the Maxwell case, with an appearance date of November 29, 2021.

2021-11-15d-956

Williams' office submitted a government briefing in case 2020-cr-00008.

Williams' office produced additional Jencks Act and Giglio material to defense counsel ahead of trial.

2021-11-27d-1650

Williams' office submitted letter to Judge Nathan stating no suggestions or objections to the Court's draft preliminary jury instructions.

Stipulation signed between Williams' office and Maxwell's defense team regarding admission of deposition transcript as Government Exhibit 1007.

2022-06-29d-6278

Ghislaine Maxwell convicted of sex trafficking and related crimes; sentenced to concurrent prison terms of 60, 120, and 240 months.

At a Glance

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