Mentioned in 157 documents. Roles: Assistant United States Attorney, Assistant United States Attorney for Appellee, Assistant U.S. Attorney prosecuting the case, Assistant US Attorney, Assistant U.S. Attorney
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Lara Elizabeth Pomerantz 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
Lara Elizabeth Pomerantz served as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. She was a member of the prosecution team in the federal criminal case against Ghislaine Maxwell (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell, Case No. 20-CR-330). Pomerantz worked alongside fellow AUSAs Alison Moe, Andrew Rohrbach, and Maurene Comey under the leadership of successive U.S. Attorneys Audrey Strauss and Damian Williams.
Epstein Connection
Pomerantz was one of the principal federal prosecutors in the criminal case against Ghislaine Maxwell, who was charged with conspiracy to entice minors and sex trafficking of minors in connection with Jeffrey Epstein's abuse network. Pomerantz's name appears on dozens of government filings spanning the entire lifecycle of the Maxwell prosecution, from pre-trial detention and bail disputes, through discovery and motions in limine, to trial preparation. She personally submitted an affidavit opposing Maxwell's appeal for pre-trial release, in which she detailed the charges against Maxwell and the evidence supporting them, including testimony from multiple victims and corroborating documentary evidence.
Key Allegations(4)
Pomerantz was a member of the prosecution team that charged Ghislaine Maxwell with conspiracy to entice minors and sex trafficking.
documentedPomerantz submitted an affidavit opposing Maxwell's appeal of detention orders, detailing evidence including testimony from multiple victims and corroborating documentary evidence.
documentedThe prosecution team, of which Pomerantz was a member, disclosed that the FBI New York Office assisted the FBI Florida Office in interviewing witnesses between 2007 and 2008 related to the Epstein investigation.
documentedLegal Status
Pomerantz was a federal prosecutor (Assistant United States Attorney) in the Southern District of New York. She was not a subject, defendant, or witness in the Epstein-Maxwell proceedings; she served in an official prosecutorial capacity.
Key Relationships(8)
Pomerantz was one of the lead Assistant United States Attorneys prosecuting Ghislaine Maxwell in the federal criminal case. Her name appears on filings spanning bail opposition, detention conditions, discovery disputes, protective orders, motions in limine, and trial preparation across at least 50 documents.
Alison Moe was a fellow AUSA on the Maxwell prosecution team. Pomerantz and Moe co-signed numerous government filings throughout the case. They appear together in 138 shared documents.
Andrew Rohrbach was a fellow AUSA on the Maxwell prosecution team, co-signing filings with Pomerantz. Referenced together in d-7025 and 114 shared documents.
Maurene Comey was a fellow AUSA on the Maxwell prosecution team, appearing alongside Pomerantz in 111 shared documents.
Audrey Strauss served as Acting United States Attorney and later United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, leading the office under which Pomerantz prosecuted the Maxwell case. Referenced in documents such as d-6600, d-6753, d-6755, and d-6971.
Damian Williams succeeded Audrey Strauss as United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York during the Maxwell prosecution. Referenced in d-7025 as the lead U.S. Attorney on a filing made by Pomerantz and colleagues.
Judge Alison J. Nathan presided over the Maxwell case. Pomerantz and the prosecution team submitted numerous letters and filings addressed to Judge Nathan throughout the proceedings.
Jeffrey Epstein is central to the criminal case Pomerantz prosecuted against Ghislaine Maxwell. The prosecution's filings addressed Epstein's Non-Prosecution Agreement, the Florida investigation, and Epstein-related evidence. Referenced in d-7055 and d-6543.
Timeline(17 events)
Ghislaine Maxwell arrested; Pomerantz begins appearing on government filings in the case as an AUSA. Early filings address protective orders, conditions of confinement, and bail opposition.
Second Circuit issues mandate after dismissing Maxwell's appeal of the protective order for lack of jurisdiction and denying writ of mandamus.
Government opposes Maxwell's renewed bail motion, arguing she remains a flight risk due to the seriousness of the charges, strong evidence, financial resources, and foreign ties.
Court denies Maxwell's bail motion; prosecution and defense agree the opinion can be publicly filed without redactions.
Government files numerous letters addressing Maxwell's detention conditions at MDC, including access to discovery materials, search procedures, flashlight checks, and communication with counsel.
Government requests extension to respond to court's inquiry about use of documents subject to suppression motions at trial.
Joint letter from prosecution and defense requesting extension of time to file response to court's pretrial schedule order; court extends deadline to May 21, 2021.
Court issues Opinion and Order; parties confirm no redactions needed for public filing.
Court issues opinion; government later requests limited unsealing to review and propose redactions.
Government briefing filed by AUSAs Alison Moe, Lara Pomerantz, and Andrew Rohrbach under U.S. Attorney Damian Williams.
Stipulation signed between prosecution and defense for admission of Government Exhibit 1009 at trial.
Pomerantz submits affidavit opposing Maxwell's appeal for pre-trial release, detailing charges and evidence including testimony from multiple victims.
Government files omnibus memorandum opposing Maxwell's pre-trial motions, addressing Epstein's Non-Prosecution Agreement, timeliness of indictment, and motions to suppress.
Government discloses that FBI New York Office assisted FBI Florida Office in interviewing witnesses between 2007-2008 and produces additional materials to the defense.
Government submits motions in limine with proposed redactions to protect victim and third-party privacy.
Government submits letter notifying defense of intent to introduce evidence that Maxwell provided access to women for influential men, citing Rule 404(b).
Government submits letter to Judge Nathan stating no objections to proposed preliminary remarks for voir dire sessions.
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