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Single Prosecutor Tried To Indict Epstein
- Ana Maria Villafana was the lone prosecutor pushing for a sealed federal indictment and arrest dates in May 2007.
- Her detailed 60-count indictment draft showed the case was strong enough for serious federal charges.
Delays Opened Room For Pushback
- Prosecutors repeatedly delayed indictment because Alex Acosta was away and wanted more time to decide.
- Delays gave Epstein's team room to press for a non-prosecution outcome.
Office Politics Undermined Prosecution
- Internal prosecutors criticized Villafana for pushing dates and communicating with agents, questioning her judgment.
- The office stressed chain-of-command deference over advancing the indictment.


