EFTA00209277.pdf

From: ' To: ' (USAFLS)" Subject: RE: Draft Declaration for S/A - Jane Doe #1 and Jane Doe #2 I United States Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 20:16:58 +0000 Importance: Normal and I do not specifically recall documenting mental health issues or any Baker-acts that may have occurred. I checked with Twiler and the Palm Beach County Victim Service referrals did not get copied to our file. BUT, that being said, we do have HIPAA issues. We have Medical Records for one of our victims to include billing and birth records. We also have Mr. Epstein's Treatment/Medical records from one or two of his Chiropractors. I would like the Declaration to include the verbiage you stated in your email to about the fact that if these victims statements are released that it would not just merely cause embarrassment but that it has and would continue to psychologically harm and disrupt the lives of these girls. and I feel very strongly about the effect this would have to many of victims. It was very traumatic for many of these girls to relive and discuss what happen to them. Not to mention the media circus and how cruel some were to characterize and judge the victims. I have tried to reach you on several occasions by phone. Call me if you want further explanation or you have any questions. FBI Miami/PBCRA PH: FAX: From: (USAFLS) [mailto sent: Fricla Au ust 30, 2013 2:27 PM To: Subject: RE: Draft Declaration for S/A - Jane Doe #1 and Jane Doe #2 1 United States Any time we asked about a victim's mental health or noted that she was Baker-acted or that we had talked to the counselor at Palm Beach County Victim Services it could be considered HIPAA material. We also obtained medical records for T.M. Any others? Assistant U.S. Attorne Fax From: [mailto Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 11:51 AM To: .(USAFLS) Subject: Re: Draft Declaration for S/A - Jane Doe #1 and Jane Doe #2I. United States EFTA00209277 I like your verbage but not sure what 302s or info in case file is HIPPA. I haven't reviewed in awhile and could u refresh my memory. From: To: I (USAFLS); R. (MM)(FBI) Cc: Sent: Fri Aug 30 11:13:05 2013 Subject: RE: Draft Declaration for S/A - Jane Doe #1 and Jane Doe #2I. United States You may also want to add that the 302's and the file include information covered by HIPAA and that the disclosure of this information in these types of cases doesn't merely cause "embarassment," it can cause psychological harm, disruption of family relationships, disruption of professional careers, etc. We had victims who threatened suicide during the investigation and part of our job was seeking counseling for those girls in need. Assistant U.S. Attorne Fax From: U, (USAFLS) Sent: Frida Au ust 30 2013 11:03 AM To: (USAFLS); (FBI); =., R. (MM)(FBI) Cc: (FBI) Subject: Draft Declaration for S/A - Jane Doe #1 and Jane Doe #2I. United States Colleagues, I have prepared a draft declaration for review by S/A I want to establish that Operation Leap Year is an open investigation, and the embarrassment that would be suffered by the victims should their FBI 302's be disclosed to third parties. I ask you views on whether the declaration can be filed publicly. Please feel free to make any corrections. Our responses to the victims' objections to our privilege claims are due on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. Thanks for your assistance. Have an enjoyable Labor Day weekend. « File: >> EFTA00209278