From: To: Subject: RE: Request for Investigation Of Jeffrey Epstein Prosecution Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:16:26 +0000 I mportance: Normal Dear Paul and Brad, As you can see from email, the additional time is needed to consult with DOJ. If you would like me to prepare the motion for ex ension of time, I am happy to do so. In light of the number of people in government service who have "use or lose" vacation time at the end of the year, I would recommend an extension of 30 days. Please let me know if you agree with a motion for a continuance for that length of time and I can file the motion unopposed. If you would like to review before I file, please let me know. Thank you. From: Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:03 AM To: Paul Cassell; Brad Edwards Cc: Subject: Request for Investigation Of Jeffrey Epstein Prosecution Brad and Paul, We enjoyed meeting in person with you antast Friday. I wanted to update you on the matters we discussed that day. First, Paul's request for an investigation of the Jeffrey Epstein prosecution has been referred to the Department of Justice's Office of Professional Responsibility. OPR is the component within the DOJ which investigates allegations of misconduct relating to the authority of DOJ attorneys to investigate, litigate, and give legal advice. The December 10, 2010 letter asks this office "to investigate through appropriate and independent channels the handling of the Epstein (non)prosecution." OPR is the appropriate and independent body within the DOJ to investigate and determine whether misconduct has occurred. Second, during the meeting on December 10, we advised you of the ethical standards applicable regarding a potential prosecution of Epstein by our office, and that a recusal would likely ensue. Given your request for an investigation of this Office's conduct in the Jeffrey Epstein case, and the referral of that request to OPR, we are seeking guidance from DOJ on whether this office can cont