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Attorney Proffer I January 3, 2020 JEFFREY S. POP & ASSOCIATES A LAW CORPORATION BEVERLY HILLS. CALIFORNIA 90212-3429 ONC FAX January 3, 2020 Esq. Via Electronic Mail Assistant U.S. Attorney Southern District of New York Re: Attorney Proffer Epstein Dear The following is my understanding of the facts and evidence that would bring forward regarding Jeffrey Epstein. Her most relevant introduction with Epstein occurred between April 19, 2004 to approximately April 2007. I. Backaround Si client, , prefers to be called =. She was born in on She was an only child. She moved to the United States in 1993. Her mom and dad were not proficient in English and took classes to learn. They worked during the day and took classes at night in order to better themselves in this country. went to school but was left isolated at home. Her parents did not have or spend the time necessary to understand her. Her education during the adolescent years from a social point of view was without guidance. She spent time studying but had little emotional support from her parents as she grew up in Brooklyn. had an interest in modeling but her parents stressed education. Suddenly, her father died from cancer before she turned seventeen. Her parents kept the fact that he had cancer from her so was very shocked at her father's passing. She didn't get a chance to say goodbye. Her first significant boyfriend was when she was 18 years old; He was older, age 30. They dated for almost 4 years. Thereafter, wanted to pursue modeling and went to casting. She learned that the cut offilor new models is usually 23. Her modeling agency found her a job as a hostess. then learned to be a cocktail waitress. In March 2004, she moved from Brooklyn to Manhattan due to the strained relationship with her mother and because she felt she'd have better modeling opportunities in Manhattan. She was trying to make ends meet in April 2004. Her significant contact with Epstein began on April 19, 2004 and ended in February 2007. Page 1 of 11 EFTA00084191  Attorney Proffer I January 3, 2020 H. Approach — Re: Massage was working three jobs, six days a week but worried about making her rent and bills. A girl, approximately 25 years old, named Mila, worked a promotional lwith ', Thereafter, and Mila saw each other at a party. As they chatted, she was struggling financially where upon Mila mentioned that she knew asho said paid her $300.00 to give him a massage. Mila and talked about the details. understood that this prospective man was well connected, good looking and had models around him. Further, at times, he would help people that he liked with job opportunities or education. Notwithstanding, the had a sexual fetish and would masturbate himself at the end of the topless massage. agreed to meet the guy. Mila had told that she had met Barbara at a club and that Barbara was the contact. At the time, knew Barbara's last name. Barbara was attempting to be in the hair styling business and lived in Harlem. Barbara said she was from Paris and was also a model. Barbara said she was 28 ears old Attorney investi ations indicate Barbara's contact information email is ). met Barbara at a Starbucks. Barbara looked at and criticized her teeth as being too yellow but said that she was very pretty and she would do well with this guy who sometimes had women travel with him to the Caribbean. He potentially would shem bt clothes and help pay for school. Barbara confirmed what Mila had said to the evening before. The next day it was arranged and went to the address that she was given. III. Introduction to Epstein On April 19, 2004, went to the man's residence. It was a large building. was let into a waiting room. She waited for approximately 25 minutes when a man came and smiled and said "I'm Jeffrey." After introduction id "Give me 5 minutlin will show you upstairs." In a short time, Lynn came and rode in an elevator. was in awe that the residence was so large that he needed an elevator. The elevator opened and was lead into a massage room. In the room, there was a massage table and it was semi-dark. There were pictures on the wall, a table with lotions, a telephone and pen and paper. The ceiling of the room was concave and painted as clear blue skieramassage went as expected in the beginning. Epstein laid face down and instructed to massage his back and legs, then proceeded to make phone calls. Then he turned over and started talking to He thanked her for gave her compliments on her looks and asked her about erse f. He instructed ,to massage his chest, then he touched her stomach and underwear. cringed, she thought Epstein would take her underwear off. Epstein sensed her tension. e said: "Relax. I want you to have fun. If you're uncomfortable with something I am doin , you have to be straight with me and tell me, it's not a big deal." He respected wishes. The massage ended. Jeffrey masturbated and made a loud noise when he ejacu ate . Afterwards he said, "I'll give you some money and I'd like to see you again, could you write Page 2 of 11 EFTA00084192  Attorney Proffer I January 3, 2020 your number down. My office will be in touch with you." wrote her number on a pad which was personalized with the Epstein name. The first session ended. .Du the same week, roughly two days later, the office called and made an appointment for to meet him again. By the second encounter, knew Epstein had grown up in Brooklyn and was a self-made billionaire. She was astonished by what he had accomplished..1 went and saw Jeffrey for a second time. During this second massage, Jeffrey asked a number of questions about herself, about her background about her schooling, where she was raised, what her career aspirations were, whether she wanted to become a model or not, and showed genuine interest in who she was. asked him some questions. After the massage, Jeffery gave a personal tour of three or four floors of his mansion. Each room was very unique and was decorated lavishly. was extremely impressed by the extravagant decor that she saw from room to room. There were many pictures which she later understood were of famous or important people as well as beautiful She left home that day feeling that she had a connection and chemistry with Jeffery. believed that Jeffrey was very charming and felt lucky to have met him. IV. Important Long Term Friends, Employees, Close Associates and Girlfriends Jeffrey's Long Term Fiends 1. Jean Luc Brunel He was a friend of Jeffrey before met him. believes that he had been friends with Epstein approximately for more than 10 years. Jean Luc lived at Street. At this address, Epstein owned several apartments that he would either give or ease out to staff, friends, girlfriends, and traveling girls. believes that Jean Luc was an owner or part owner of Karin Modeling. Jean Luc also had an interest eling agencies and had an interest or ran Karin Modeling agency in Miami. Later on, became aware that Jean Luc may have had an interest in a modeling agency in Israel. • Modeling agency changed its name to MC2 in approximately 2006. From observations, Jean Luc was one of Epstein's closest friends. . In late 2006; heard (but doesn't know firsthand) that the FBI went to . Street where some Brazilian models that Jean Luc brought, had been staying. e were ' d when Confronted by law enforcement. In general, most people that lived at ' tein's apartments, were held in higher esteem. Generally, those t at stayed in Street were staff, his girlfriends or girls that traveled with him regularly, or girls that visited Epstein from out of town or out of country. Page 3 of 11 EFTA00084193  Attorney Proffer I January 3, 2020 2. Ghislaine Maxwell. met Maxwell about the 4th time that she met Epstein. was with Epstein when he suggested that they go to meet some friends at the Spice Market restaurant. When they got there, there was a scientist and Maxwell. sat while they all had dessert. The next time met Maxwell was at the island after Jeffrey asked her to come on a trip with him. saw Maxwell at Jeffrey's office, the house or at a charity event. From view point, Maxwell was intimidating. She instructed to take down her telephone number and to call her if she ever needed anything. did not have a warm feeling aboutMell and never called. She attempted to stay away from Maxwell as much as possible. recalls between mid-2004 and 2006. She saw Maxwell approximately 4-5 times at the island. Maxwell was in New Mexico the one time went there in the summer of 2005. sail seemed to make fun of some of the girls at the island and put them down. It was understanding that Maxwell helped coordinate the su plies of dresses, swimsuits, and skin care oroducts at the island. Epstein told that Maxwell was the "original girl finder". tried to stay away from Maxwell as much as possible because she felt that she was a domineering, aggressive female that placed fear into younger women. 3. Eva Dubin She was an ex-girlfriend of Epstein. Her ter was Jeffrey Epstein's' ghter. Jeffrey cared a lot for Eva and He had a large photograph of him and li Eva once came to the Caribbean island with her children and spouse. accompanied Epstein to Eva Dubin's home when he was saying goodbye to people before he went to jail. 4. Faith Kates was a friend of Epstein since t 's. She owned Next Model Management. iie understood that she introduced to Jeffrey sometime in 2005. believes that she might be significant because she heard Epstein ask her to introduce him to girls Epstein Employees 1. l Executive Secretary) She called to schedule appointments with Epstein and called to connect rey to talk. //s the time, she was the one who made travel arrangements or Epstein told that he kept things professional at the office and showed respect to his employees; believed that was Jeffrey's right hand at the office. She was in charge of his call list. Groff was polite, neutral and positive with her words. She also had a Page 4 of 11 EFTA00084194  Attorney Proffer I January 3, 2020 cheerful attitude and was easy to talk to. Epstein told that =vas invaluable to him, in part, because she would observe him and anticipate his needs without having to check with him. s desk was in an office that was adjacent to Epstein's with an openings in-between. could actually see Epstein when he was at his desk if she turned and looked in that direction but she could not see otal office because in the adjoining or connecting office. At the time met e 2004, would estimate that was in her early forties. 2. (Personal Assistant) She was approximately age, maybe a little older. Her duties including handling details regarding travel with Epstein, packing bags, making travel arrangement s for some girls, shopping restocking, making sure things get fixed at the residences. observed following Epstimund with a notebook and she would write down what she wanted done. The times that traveled with Epstein, would be there slightly less than 50% of the time. found to be very calm, quiet, friendly and reserved. heard that was from a Mormon family. She didn't want to follow in the Mormon tradition so she left her family. She moved to Hawaii where she lived with a boyfriend. Then broke up with her boyfriend and had nowhere to go. That's when she received a call from a girl w with to work as Epstein's assistant. believes the girl's name wash and that was Epstein's former assistant. Apparently, came right away to take the job with Epstein. believes that was years o when she was hired by.Jeffrey. never heard or witnesseaoolla girls or approachin an one. She did make phone calls at Jeffrey Epstein's request. believes that might be a victim of Epstein. 3. (Office Assistant) 2004 to 2006, she was an office assistant to Epstein. Her senior was ar elieves that .vas from Sweden originally, and heard that she w o Epstein by Eva Dubin. AfterNM finished graduate school, she left approximately in early 2006. She had plans to move to Dubai. 4. She w imately a 21 year old model from Poland when she met E stein. heard that met Epstein at an art event in New York. Epstein had trave wi him nth or two as a potential girlfriend. Several months later ecame aware that was a second assistant to Jeffrey. Epstein was obsessed wit body and made a comment that just looking at her figure put him in a good moo . Approximately Page 5 of 11 EFTA00084195  Attorney Proffer I January 3, 2020 a few months later, left Epstein's employment and Epstein told that had gotten married in Miami and moved. Jeffrey's Girlfriends 1. tier was introduced and g know Jeffrey Epstein, she became aware that was Jeffrey Epstein's irlfriend. = was 19 at the time when met her. From knowledge, m t effrey Epstein through Jean Luc Brumel who was a close friend of Jeffrey Epstein's. remained Jeffre 's girlfriend through approximately 2007 and possibly longer. She lived at 2. Jeffrey's second girlfriend. At the time she was 21 and was a professional model. met her in approximately 2005. ve ed with Epstein until 2006 when she was in a vehicle accident. After the accident, is not certain whether ■ remained Jeffrey's girlfriend. V. J.E. and M's Relationship As discussed in detail, her relationship with Epstein began on April 19, 2004 was that she was interested in Epstein as a person. She believed that he had a strange fetish. From talking to him, she believed that he had a difficult childhood and experienced daily stress from talking to many people a day and making business decisions where a lot was at stake. Early on, Epstein showed interest in as to her background, career, and in her future. Within weeks, Epstein started asking if she had friends to introduce him to. As time when on, the request to introduce friends became a pressure to find girls. was reluctant but Jeffrey explained it was no big deal. was told that she could do very well with Jeffrey Epstein if she helped him and followed his rules as far as being truthful. During this time she was aware that Jeffrey had helped people with schooling, their career or with medical situations if he liked them. Jeffrey also had certain rules and was direct about them. He told that he demanded honesty and did not want people around him that lied to him at all. He also said that he did not want people who drank a lot, had any type of criminal background, used drugs or were involved in prostitution or were stripping. Shortly after meeting Epstein, stopped working her three jobs and did promotional modeling as well as cl otions. With this schedule, was available for Epstein upon his request. After tr with Epstein for several months, he sent her to his ha' He would also instruct on what clothe were to his liking. He explained to that his mentor taught him how to dress. Epstein would take a few of the Page 6 of 11 EFTA00084196  Attorney Proffer I January 3, 2020 girls that were with him to go shopping. He pointed out what he thought was in good taste and looked good as compared to combinations that he didn't think looked good. learned how to dress from his comments. Over the years, got to understand Epstein in some ways and not at all in others. She was impressed with his accomplishments and the way he handled people. She attended dinner parties at his house with other youn irls about her age and business associates of Epstein. These parties were interesting and could see how much respect people had for Jeffrey Epstein. To knowledge, there were no sexual encounters at these parties. Social, business acquaintances and Epstein's friends were present at these parties. also was invited to teas at Epstein's house with Epstein's friends, business acquaintances, and beautiful women. In these settbaSe matters were purely social and not related to anything sexual. Epstein would call to his office and she would spend time with him, Olin a sexual manner and potentially for a part of the day. There were times he'd call to the office for her company and then leave in a car to run errands. Basically, he helped with her living expenses but wanted her available to be with him and accompany him on trips upon request. Epstein, in fact, helped with dental work that she needed. During the first three months, there were discussions about and her aspirations regarding whether she wanted to be a model. She replied that she thought she was too old to be a working model. During this time there were also discussions whether she would be interested in working or running a modeling agency. This conversation came up a few times, but Epstein said that he wanted to help and was interested in buying an agency. During discussion about the modeling agency, Il iein said that he was interested in buying a modeling agency and that he thought that could run it.. mentioned that she had no experience and he said that if she wor e or an agency or a year, she could t pick i ause she's smart and there's not that much to it. At the time that he said this in 2004, had known, through Google and her search that Epstein had been interested in buying an agency and she thought she was lucky that he would and do this because it would give her a good career opportunity. thought that she was lucky and in the right place at the right time. By late summer 2004, was aware that there were other individuals who were helping Epstein find new girls for him to see. She did not know exactly who they were but there were days believed knew that Epstein saw girls for a massage three times a day when in New York. This number, if true, was far in excess of the number of girls that , indirectly or directly, introduced to Epstein. nd Little St. James, During the times that they traveled to the isla would be there with two or three other girls and sometimes including , iris assistant. The activities on the island were somewhat structured whit t ed. The people that came Page 7 of II EFTA00084197  Attorney Proffer I January 3, 2020 with him would have breakfast, lunch and dinner together. There were times they had group activities which would include snorkeling, being in the pool, or going to St. Thomas to do shopping or visiting his office there. The group of them would even go out for ice cream after business. e also biked, hiked, and snorkeled. These group activities were generally something that welcomed and enjoyed. There were times when Epstein Isst had around just to check how she was doing. Sometimes at the island, was called to see Epstein for a bubble bath on more than one occasion which turned out to be nonsexual. Epstein would inquire how was doing and ask if she was having fun. On many occasions, Epstein asked to only give him a foot massage when they were on the island. When the modeling a enc didn't work out and more ressure was coming from Epstein regarding finding girls, became frustrated. recalled in 2005 that she asked Epstein on two occasions, about three months apart, about whether she could be his second assistant. She thought there was going to be an opening in that osition. Epstein replied, "Not now, but let's talk about it later." At the end of this period, believed that he was stringing her along. She disliked the pressure that Epstein was putting on her to find girls. In August 2006, Jeffrey Epstein told he had been arrested and the FBI was involved. He told her she should not bring any girls or look for any girls for him at that time. was scared because she didn't understand what happened. Epstein cut the conversation short and didn't want to talk about it. For the next 2-3 weeks, access to Epstein was limited as he was traveling and unavailable. As far as Florida was concerned, all the information that got was from Google alerts and whatever newspaper articles they picked up and forwarded to her. She never discussed this with people in the Epstein's circle of influence. Starting in May or June of 2004, Epstein used sexual toys such as vibrators on la . was not experienced with these before. Later the type of vibrators changed; faked orgasms Eventually, told Epstein that the vibrator hurt her. By early 2005, Epstein suggested threesomes. Before this happened, he told that kissing and being with women would help her learn how to please a man. The threesomes occurred 3-4 times in New York, New Mexico, or on the Island. Sometimes Epstein's girlfriends were involved. In late 2005, Epstein asked to see male friend on his behalf. The first time Epstein said it would be good for you to meet this guy. Thereafter, Epstein directed to go to a hotel room and give a sae or be with his friend. This happened about every three months for different friends. was upset and very hurt about being told to be with his friends. Page 8 of 11 EFTA00084198  Attorney Proffer I January 3, 2020 VI. Employment —Introductions 1. In the fall of 2006, was placed by Epstein an intern for NEXT Model Management in New York. At the time, NEXT was a well-recognized agency. worked as an intern at that agency until February 2007. 2. In February 2007, Epstein called and said he had an opportunity of a lifetime for her to work at Smith Barney. In 2007, started at Smith Barney and continued until May 2008. It was a difficult job for because Epstein's name was in the news and people at Smith Barney knew that she got the job because of Epstein. took an English course to improve her writing skills. By March 2008, Nattslie was able to study, take and pass the Series 7 exam. By May 2008, she voluntarily left Smith Barney due to personal reasons. VII. Jeffrey's Incarceration During the time that Jeffrey was incarcerated, occasionally sent emails to see how he was doing. Some emails were answered and some were not. These were personal in matter. At this time, life was difficult on many levels, most of which were due to the trauma and relationship she had had with Epstein. Post Epstein's incarceration, spoke to E stein in New York in November 2010 by telephone. During that conversation Epstein asked to look for girls, but declined, and the conversation ended. At that point, decided that she had to leave New York. left in early 2011. In February 2017, received an email from E stein statinid.e was being sued and that she had been named in a lawsuit filed by should et attorney and that,it would be best it'they did not communicate. As it turned out, was never served in the case entitled Doe 43 v. Epstein et al. VIII. Hindsight realized that she missed the warning signs regarding Epstein's character and motives. The following summarizes her hindsight beliefs: I . Looking back, the surroundings and the way Epstein conducted business made it possible for him to manipulate people and brainwash them. 2. Thee around Epstein who were involved in sexual encounters such as and and others, had nowhere else to go. They had no family, and were young, easily trapped and manipulated. Page 9 of 11 EFTA00084199  Attorney Proffer I January 3, 2020 3. All these girls were unable to separate the aura of success, the private jet, the island, the many houses, and the various influential people who looked up to Epstein from the truth of what was going on and how he was pulling strings and working at sorting through young woman for his own benefit. 4. now believes that Epstein was picking through the numerous girls who he could control for his own gratification and to eventually either provide service for Epstein's friends of his or who he could introduce to important people for marriage. Either way, all were, for Epstein's benefit and to increase his influence. 5. is still troubled and haunted by Epstein and what ha ened to girls who may have been vulnerable and hurt. It is now over 15 years and continues to suffer psychologically and emotionally from Epstein's control and domination. The following 16 points is perception of how Epstein manipulated women (girls) for his purpose: 1. Show interest in the girl personally— make her feel special; 2. Gain trust sexually, have fun, feel comfortable, just say something bothers you — no big deal, makes you feel comfortable; 3. Impress with accomplishments, wealth , power interaction with important people and show mansion; 4. Surround young girls by happy people, fun loving , powerful , beautiful and successful people to create an aura of privilege and normalcy; 5. Ask friends- massage; 6. Promise a path to success — modeling agency, you can do well with me; 7. Increase financial support and dependency; 8. Massage - find willing girls no older than 23; 9. Control life by making "Epsetin only consideration"-must be available; 10. Dominate sexually; 11. Increase pressure for more introductions; 12. Introduce sexual devices (vibrators); Page 10 of 11 EFTA00084200  Attorney Proffer I January 3, 2020 13. Introduce threesome —group sex with Epstein; 14. Direct— strongly suggest sexual encounters with his "friends"; 15. Order sexual encounters with "friends" for Epstein's benefit; and 16. Discard girls after use when old (age 27) become unstable or unwilling to bear fruit (more introductions). Accept my apologies for the length of this document; however, it provides an outline of the environment my client experienced years ago. Sincerely, Sfr Jeffrey S. Pop Attorney at Law Page 11 of 11 EFTA00084201