oe Fittuy Ricw n different. But they were not At times, some prosecutors felt that we should just go to trial, and at times I felt that frustration myself. What was must be based on admissible i right in the first meeting, however, remained right irre- 1 cases of this type, those are | spective of defense tactics. Individuals have a constitu- e victims are frightened and a tional right to a defense. The aggressive exercise of that f they do speak, they give con- E right should not be punished, nor should a defense coun- judgment in this case, based | E: sel's exercise of their right to appeal a U.S Attorney to che time, was that it was better . 4 Washington D.C. Prosecutors must be careful not to allow time in jail, register as a sex 4 ____ frustration and anger with defense counsel to influence ms restitution than risk a trial a i their judgment. 1 of success. I supported that a 4 After the plea, I recall receiving several phone calls. on the state law as it then stood a q One was from the FBI Special Agent-In-Charge. He called - the time, I would support that be ‘ to offer congratulations. He had been at many of the 4 meetings regarding this case. He was aware of the tactics hile in state custody, likewise a q of the defense, and he called to praise our prosecutors for hat the office should have been : . q holding firm against the likes of Messrs. Black, Dershow- rms of confinement in a state ; a itz, Lefkowitz and Starr. It was a proud moment. | also sriately left to the State of Flor- ) ) received calls or communications from Messrs. Dershow- rities, without doubt, the treat- q | itz, Lefkowitz and Starr. I had known all three individu- le in state custody undermined » als previously, from my time in law school and at nce. 4 | Kirkland & Ellis in the mid 90s. They all sought to make ve that the prosecution should 4 | peace. | agreed to talk and meet with each of them after liation for the defense’s tactics. a _ Epstein pled guilty, as I think it important that p