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Drew Oosterbaan

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DOJ Section Chief

Chief of the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS) at DOJ. Traveled from Washington to attend the September 2007 meeting with Epstein's defense team at Acosta's invitation. Strongly supported federal prosecution. His May 15, 2008 letter to Jay Lefkowitz concluded that 'U.S. Attorney Acosta could properly use his discretion to authorize prosecution' — but by then the NPA had been signed 8 months earlier, making the finding moot.

Key Findings

  • EFTA00234570, EFTA00009016: Acosta invited Oosterbaan to travel from Washington to attend a critical meeting with Epstein's defense team: 'To ensure a full consideration of your arguments, I invited Drew Oosterbaan, Chief of the Criminal Division's Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, to travel from Washington to attend our meeting'
  • EFTA00230208: 'Chief Oosterbaan strongly supported the indictment' — confirming his position within CEOS was firmly in favor of federal prosecution
  • EFTA00214446, EFTA00184224 (May 15, 2008): Oosterbaan letter to Lefkowitz on DOJ Criminal Division letterhead finding that federal prosecution was appropriate
  • EFTA00013785: CEOS review concluded 'we conclude that U.S. Attorney Acosta could properly use his discretion to authorize prosecution in this case' — an extremely careful bureaucratic formulation that nonetheless confirmed prosecution was warranted
  • EFTA00013661: Defense counsel tried to spin Oosterbaan's letter as not an endorsement: 'the language used by Drew in his concluding paragraph, that he cannot conclude that a prosecution by you in this case would be an abuse of discretion is hardly an endorsement that you move forward' — revealing the defense was rattled by CEOS support for prosecution
  • EFTA00179797: Villafana described Oosterbaan as 'a great ally' during the prosecution efforts

Network Graph

Most Connected With

Jeffrey Epstein (123)Jay Lefkowitz (100)Alexander Acosta (93)Ann Marie Villafana (85)Gerald Lefcourt (83)Ann Marie Villafaña (82)Roy Black (80)Jeffrey Sloman (78)Ken Starr (78)Jack Goldberger (71)Matthew Menchel (69)Lilly Ann Sanchez (62)

Communication Timeline

Jun 2007 – Nov 2013 · 14 dated documents (1 sent, 4 received, 9 mentioned)

0 1 1 2 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2007-06: 1 (mentioned: 1) 2007-08: 1 (sent: 1) 2007-09: 2 (received: 1, mentioned: 1) 2007-09: 2 (received: 1, mentioned: 1) 2007-11: 1 (received: 1) 2007-12: 1 (mentioned: 1) 2008-02: 1 (mentioned: 1) 2008-03: 2 (received: 1, mentioned: 1) 2008-03: 2 (received: 1, mentioned: 1) 2008-04: 1 (mentioned: 1) 2008-05: 1 (mentioned: 1) 2008-09: 1 (mentioned: 1) 2011-02: 1 (received: 1) 2013-11: 1 (mentioned: 1) Sent Received Mentioned

Documents (107)

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EFTA02847284 Disclosure

EFTA00009016 Dataset 7

... know if it was Lilly Ann. 19 Q All right, and our information is it was you, Drew 20 Oosterbaan, Sloman, , and John MacMillan. Do you -- 21 do you know John MacMillan? 22 ...

EFTA00013989 Dataset 8

...er was incomplete and, by its own admission, not "de novo." See Tab 38, May 15, 2008 Letter from A. Oosterbaan. Without considering the Non Prosecution Agreement that left this matter to be resolved in the Stat...

EFTA00020711 Dataset 8

...rative Process Investigative Privilege P-014048 8/7/2007 email from Marie Villafafia to Andrew Oosterbaan regarding Work Product Epstein meeting Deliberative Proce...

EFTA00039421 Dataset 9

...th the Chief of the Department of Justice Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section ("CEOS"), Andrew Oosterbaan, during the investigation and plea discussions, and that the CEOS Chief attended a meeting with def...

EFTA00066350 Dataset 9

...loman Submission to the DAG (file folder) 5/27/08 Starr Submission to the DAG (file folder) 5/15/08 Oosterbaan-Lefkowitz Ltr (file folder) Draft It r from Sloman to Lefkowitz re termination (file folder) Redwel...

EFTA00067316 Dataset 9

...6, 2008 9:34 AM To: Subject: Confidential FYI From: Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 7:43 PM To: Cc: oosterbaan, Andrew Subject: Epstein Jay, The Section Chief of DOJ's Child Exploitation Obscenity Section (CEOS...

EFTA00067343 Dataset 9

...ed in May 2008, was neither independent nor de novo. o CEOS' review was not "independent:" • Drew Oosterbaan, who conducted the review on behalf of CEOS, had already reviewed the prosecution memo on this matt...

EFTA00067353 Dataset 9

...a prior sentencing proceeding. 3 In fact, Stephanie Thacker, a former deputy to CEOS Chief Drew Oosterbaan, has stated that she knew of no other case like this being prosecuted by CEOS. 3 EFTA00067355 KIRKL...

EFTA00077606 Dataset 9

...th the Chief of the Department of Justice Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section ("CEOS"), Andrew Oosterbaan, during the investigation and plea discussions, and that the CEOS Chief attended a meeting with def...

EFTA00095067 Dataset 9

...th the Chief of the Department of Justice Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section ("CEOS"), Andrew Oosterbaan, during the investigation and plea discussions, and that the CEOS Chief attended a meeting with def...

EFTA00099941 Dataset 9

...t at 95. According to the report: me time, at [USAO-SDFL supervisor sent the NPA and its addendum t Oosterbaan responded to Lourie that he was "not thrilled" about the NPA; described Epstein's conduct as unusua...

EFTA00102999 Dataset 9

...th the Chief of the Department of Justice Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section ("CEOS"), Andrew Oosterbaan, during the investigation and plea discussions, and that the CEOS Chief attended a meeting with def...

EFTA00176157 Dataset 9

...oncerns regarding our prosecution. To ensure a full consideration of your arguments, I invited Drew Oosterbaan, Chief of the Criminal Division's Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, to travel from Washingt...

EFTA00179613 Dataset 9

... Investigative Privilege Relationship; Improper Invoc ation; Overriding A. Marie Villafatia, A. Oosterbaan, Need; Claims Against Public Prosecutor, IL Garcia re non-prosecution ...

EFTA00179797 Dataset 9

...ms of our meant a big benefit for him. and he would just never turn in one of his friends unless it Oosterbaan (the Chief) was a great ally during Alexandra Gelber has some familiarity with my case and Drew d w...

EFTA00184224 Dataset 9

...ntered on FLSD Docket 02/10/2016 Page 2 of 6 U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Andrew G. Oosterbaan, Chief Child Exploitation ad (Amery Section 1400 New York Avenue. NW Suite 600 Wa...

EFTA00185206 Dataset 9

... N gust 11, 2006 victim letter to CW Epstein appeal letters to CEOS • May 15, 2008 letter from Oosterbaan to Leflcowtiz • June 23, 2008 letter from John Roth to Lefkowitz \limuary 2008 FBI victim letters '...

EFTA00189114 Dataset 9

Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Oosterbaan, Andrew Sent: Wednesday. August 08, 2007 5:53 PM To: ...

EFTA00189122 Dataset 9

... Tuesday, September 11, 2007 11:34 AM To: McMillan, John (USAFLS); Oosterbaan, Andrew Cc: Nesbitt Kuyrkendall (E.KuyrkendalCic.fbi.gov); 'Richards. Jason R...

EFTA00189202 Dataset 9

...SAFLS) Sent: Wednesday. November 28. 2007 5:27 PM To: Lourie, Andrew: Oosterbaan, Andrew Cc: Garcia, Rolando (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Epstein Attachments: ...

EFTA00189210 Dataset 9

... (USAFLS); Loune, Andrew (USAFLS) Cc: inson, aren (USAF arca, olando (USAFLS); Oosterbaan, Andrew Subject: Draft Response to Ken Starr Letter Hi all - Here is a draft response from ...

EFTA00189350 Dataset 9

...From: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 7:43 PM To: [Email Redacted] Cc: Oosterbaan, Andrew Subject: Epstein Jay, The Section Chief of DOJ's Child Exploitation Obscenity Section (CEOS...

EFTA00189362 Dataset 9

... 820-8777 From: Gelber, Sent: Friday, a , 2008 3:20 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS); Oosterbaan, Andrew Cc: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Senior, Robert (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Follow up Thanks Marie, tha...

EFTA00190007 Dataset 9

...oncerns regarding our prosecution. To ensure a full consideration of your arguments, I invited Drew Oosterbaan, chief of the Criminal Division's child exploitation and obscenity section, to our meeting as well....

EFTA00191148 Dataset 9

...SAFLS) Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 8:10 PM To: Oosterbaan, Andrew Subject: RE: Epstein Eli Drew -- I tracked down the AUSA in Alaska and h...

EFTA00191199 Dataset 9

...eeting with CEOS. 16 8/7/2007 email from Marie Villafafia to Work Product Andrew Oosterbaan regarding Epstein Deliberative Process meeting Investigative Privilege 1...

EFTA00191587 Dataset 9

... Deputy Chief, Criminal Division Karen Atkinson, Chief, Northern Region cc: Drew Oosterbaan Myesha Braden INTRODUCTION This third supplement summarizes the changes to the indictment and prose...

EFTA00192747 Dataset 9

... lib 002 • U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Andrew a Oosterbaan, Chief child tratokadun and OtacraySaction 1400 New rod:Avow. NW Salle 000 Warhington, DC 20530 (20...

EFTA00192835 Dataset 9

...involving jail time would not be acceptable. On August 31, 2007, the FBI agents and I met with Drew Oosterbaan, Chief of the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, to discuss the evidence and theory of the p...

EFTA00193954 Dataset 9

... Wednesday, November 28, 2007 5:02 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C.(USAFLS); Oosterbaan, Andrew Cc: Garcia, Rolando(USAFLS) Subject: Re: Epstein Ok thx. Wou...

EFTA00194822 Dataset 9

...atutes and victims with notes Box Z: OPR Prep Box 1 4-29-08 Grand Jury Presentation package 5-15-08 Oosterbaan letter 5-27-08 submission to DAG 6-19-08 I= submission to DAG 6-24-08=. ema...

EFTA00208295 Dataset 9

From: "Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)" <AVillafana®usa.doj.gov> To: "Oosterbaan, Andrew (CRM)" <[Email Redacted]>, "Gelber, Alexandra (CRM)" <[Email Redacted]...

EFTA00208682 Dataset 9

... Investigative Privilege Communication; No Attorney-Client A. Marie Villafafia, A. Oosterbaan, Relationship; Improper Invocation; Overriding R. Garcia re non-p...

EFTA00208923 Dataset 9

...a prior sentencing proceeding. 3 In fact, Stephanie Thacker, a former deputy to CEOS Chief Drew Oosterbaan, has stated that she knew of no other case like this being prosecuted by CEOS. • 3 RIP MIA 006480 E...

EFTA00209306 Dataset 9

... ■ 11/28/07 e-mail from A. Laurie to A. Deliberative Process Marie Villafafta, A. Oosterbaan, R. Garcia Investigative Privilege re non-prosecution agreement, with attached correspondence;...

EFTA00209832 Dataset 9

...uring a prior sentencing proceeding. In fact, Stephanie Thacker, a former deputy to CEOS Chief Drew Oosterbaan, has stated that she knew of no other case like this being prosecuted by CEOS. 3 08-80736-CV-MARRA ...

EFTA00211410 Dataset 9

...rative Process Investigative Privilege P-014048 8/7/2007 email from Marie Villafafia to Andrew Oosterbaan regarding Work Product Epstein meeting Deliberative Pro...

EFTA00211464 Dataset 9

...ild Exploitation and Obscenity Section, and presented written arguments. On May 15, 2008, Andrew G. Oosterbaan, Chief, Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, sent a five-page letter 2 EFTA00211465 to Epstein...

EFTA00211913 Dataset 9

... unless it meant a big benefit for him. Alexandra Gelber has some familiarity with my case and Drew Oosterbaan (the Chief) was a great ally during the prosecution, so I would recommend trying them. I worked wit...

EFTA00214441 Dataset 9

U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Andrew G. Oosterbaan, Chief Child Exploitation and Obscenity Sectron 1400 New Yes* Avenue, NW Suite 600 Wa...

EFTA00214446 Dataset 9

... ql) 002 U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Andrew G. Oosterbaan, Chief Child exptedinaun end Oknewilly Banton /400 New York Avessuct NW SLOG 600 2LI30 F : May 15,2...

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U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Andrew G. Oosterbaan, Chief Child Exploitation and Obscenity Sectron 1400 New Yes* Avenue, NW Suite 600 Wa...

EFTA00214574 Dataset 9

...5, 2008 6:10 PM To: Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS); Acosta, Alex (USAFLS); Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS); Oosterbaan, Andrew Cc: Garcia, Rolando (USAFLS); Atkinson, Karen (USAFLS) Subject: RE: Epstein update Let's fi...

EFTA00221305 Dataset 9

...oncerns regarding our prosecution. To ensure a full consideration of your arguments, I invited Drew Oosterbaan, Chief of the Criminal Division's Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, to travel from Washingt...

EFTA00223211 Dataset 9

...oncerns regarding our prosecution. To ensure a full consideration of your arguments, I invited Drew Oosterbaan, Chief of the Criminal Division's Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, to travel from Washingt...

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... O002 U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Andrew (3. Oosterbaan, Chief Child training:ion and Otacen0Y Section 1400 Now York thaw,. NW 51die 000 Wath0W0n, DC 20220...

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...From: Sloman, Jeff (USAFLS) Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 7:43 PM To: [Email Redacted] Cc: Oosterbaan, Andrew Subject: Epstein Jay, The Section Chief of DOJ's Child Exploitation Obscenity Section (CEOS...

EFTA00224768 Dataset 9

... O002 U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Andrew (3. Oosterbaan, Chief Child training:ion and Otacen0Y Section 1400 Now York thaw,. NW 51die 000 Waden.V0n, DC 2033...

EFTA00224810 Dataset 9

...l communication Dear I am writing to you because I have just received the attached letter from DreW Oosterbaan. In light of that letter, and given the critical new evidence discussed below, I would like to requ...

EFTA00224943 Dataset 9

... Exhibit # Email chain from Jeff Sloman to Andrew Oosterbaan, Marie Villafana, and 8/7/2007 ...

EFTA00225102 Dataset 9

... P-014618 EFTA00225110 Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS) From: Oosterbaan, Andrew Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 11:26 AM To: ...

EFTA00225378 Dataset 9

...ent out before he I.? 8/6/2007 resigned from the U.S. Attorney's Office. Entails between Drew Oosterbaan, Andrew Laurie, Marie Villafafia, Alex Acosta, Jeff Slontan, and Cyndee Campos regarding request fr...

EFTA00225672 Dataset 9

... CEOS.TIF Dear Alex: I am writing to you because I have just received the attached letter from Drew Oosterbaan. In light of that letter, and given the critical new evidence discussed below, I would like to requ...

EFTA00226107 Dataset 9

...SAFLS) Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 8:10 PM To: Oosterbaan, Andrew Subject: RE: Epstein Iii Drew -- I tracked down the AUSA in Alaska and h...

EFTA00227071 Dataset 9

...unication Dear Alex: I am writing to you because I have just received the attached letter from Drew Oosterbaan. In light of that letter, and given the critical new evidence discussed below, I would like to requ...

EFTA00227225 Dataset 9

...unication Dear Alex: I am writing to you because I have just received the attached letter from Drew Oosterbaan. In light of that letter, and given the critical new evidence discussed below, I would like to requ...

EFTA00230208 Dataset 9

...m, AUSA Villafafia and the investigators met with the Chief of the Child Exploitation Section, Drew Oosterbaan, to review, yet again, the evidence and legal theories of prosecution. Chief Oosterbaan strongly su...

EFTA00234570 Dataset 9

...oncerns regarding our prosecution. To ensure a full consideration of your arguments, I invited Drew Oosterbaan, Chief of the Criminal Division's Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, to travel from Washingt...

EFTA00235326 Dataset 9

...chments. US_Atty_Cor_00289 EFTA00235615 au SAFLS)" sdol.govs. 02/2512008 07:43 PM To cc "Oosterbaan, Andrew' <Andrew.Oosterts bcc Subject Epstein Jay, The Section Chief of Dears Child Exploitation Ob...

EFTA00289782 Dataset 9

... Q002/006 ' 06/16/08 FRI II:08 FAX ej002 U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Andrew G. Oosterbaan, Chief CUM aoloitenion and OfraunkySentan 14014m Yak Angus. NW Suite 600 Warldift0m. DC20130 P02)51...

EFTA00289808 Dataset 9

...Assistant U.S. Attorney Southern District of Florida EFTA00289835 SAFLS)" To usdoj.gov> cc "Oosterbaan, Andrew" 02/27/2008 09:45 PM bcc Subject Fw: Epstein Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Ori ...

EFTA00296496 Dataset 9

...victims by letter after COB Thursday, November 29th. Thanks, Jeff EFTA00296502 EFTA00296503 To cc - Oosterbaan. Andreve MEM. 02/25/2008 07:43 PM bcc Subject Epstein Jay, The Section Chief of DOJ's Child...

EFTA00314859 Dataset 9

...tened to prosecute Mr. Epstein. 3 In fact, Stephanie Thacker, a former deputy to CEOS Chief, Drew Oosterbaan, stated that she knew of no other case like this being prosecuted by CEOS. See also page 2 of the M...

EFTA00594171 Dataset 9

...rative Process Investigative Privilege P-014048 8/7/2007 email from Marie Villafafia to Andrew Oosterbaan regarding Work Product Epstein meeting Deliberative Pro...

EFTA00731146 Dataset 9

...a prior sentencing proceeding. 3 In fact, Stephanie Thacker, a former deputy to CEOS Chief Drew Oosterbaan, has stated that she knew of no other case like this being prosecuted by CEOS. 3 EFTA00731148 12. ...

EFTA00731642 Dataset 9

...oncerns regarding our prosecution. To ensure a full consideration of your arguments, I invited Drew Oosterbaan, Chief of the Criminal Division's Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, to travel from Washingt...

EFTA00976881 Dataset 9

...tcoins to purchase child pornography. "Child pornography is like Bitcoin in some ways," said Andrew Oosterbaan, who prosecutes child pornography cases for the Justice Department. "It has intrinsic value to peop...

EFTA01079793 Dataset 9

... Investigative Privilege Communication; No Attorney-Client A. Marie Villafafia, A. Oosterbaan, Relationship; Improper Invocation; Overriding R. Garcia re non-p...

EFTA01080591 Dataset 9

...D DELIVERY Honorable Sigal P. Mandelker De ut Assistant Attorney General Dear Ms. Mandelker and Mr. Oosterbaan: Enclosed, please fmd our submission as discussed at the meeting. This submission includes a brief ...

EFTA01081270 Dataset 9

... ■ 11/28/07 e-mail from A. Laurie to A. Deliberative Process Marie Villafafta, A. Oosterbaan, R. Garcia Investigative Privilege re non-prosecution agreement, with attached correspondence;...

EFTA01325031 Dataset 10

...rative Process Investigative Privilege P-014048 8/7/2007 email from Marie Villafaila to Andrew Oosterbaan regarding Work Product Epstein meeting Deliberative Pro...

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...rative Process Investigative Privilege P-014048 8/7/2007 email from Marie Villafatia to Andrew Oosterbaan regarding Work Product Epstein meeting Deliberative Pro...

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