Precedence: ROUTINE Date: 09/02/2010 To:New York Attn: C-20 SSA SA From: Miami PB-2/PBCRA Contact: Approved By: Drafted By: Case ID #: 72-MM-113327 (Pending) Title: OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE Synopsis: EC requesting New York Division to conduct interview of Details: In October 2009, Miami Division opened an obstruction of justice case against was the previous house manager and butler to Palm Beach County resident JEFFREY EPSTEIN. EPSTEIN was the subject of child prostitution, 31E matter, worked by Miami Division beginning in 2006. Investigation of EPSTEIN revealed that he brought underage girls to his home to perform massages and paid them to engage in sex acts with himself and one another. The U.S. Attorney's Office entered into a non-prosecution agreement with EPSTEIN where EPSTEIN pled guilty tO state offenses in Florida state court. EPSTEIN was sentenced to a period of state prison followed by community supervision as a registered sex offender. EPSTEIN completed his community supervision in July 2010. EPSTEIN's victims filed suit against EPSTEIN in state and federal court seeking damages in civil litigation. During the discovery process, was deposed by attorney who represented several of the victims. After his deposition, contacted and advised that he had lists of additional victims that he had not previously disclosed to law enforcement during the criminal investigation or after being served with a subpoena in the civil case. advised he would not turn the information over to the attorney but instead wanted monetary compensation. In November 2009, attempted to sell the information to a UCE for $50,000.00, which resulted in the above captioned case. Approximately three weeks ago, information was provided to Miami Division, PBCRA, that architect based in New York, was hired by EPSTEIN for remodeling and design services at EPSTEIN's residence located in the Virgin Islands. COUTURIER reportedly designed a bedroom in EP