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INNIL FD •245.1 Mae 14.9'41 X lilkhlikXXX of gi4444Sibp ment Gice Federal Bureau of Investigation Bureau FAD Nurntref V.: J. C. F. Field Office Criminal Investigative and Administrative Files Armed and Dangerous DO NOT DESTROY ✓ ELSUR Escape Risk Financial Privacy Act See also Nos f — FOIPA NCIC OCIS Suicidal Other EFTA00129379 d3. +23-0 :\16.116..16.NLMWILN EFTA00129380 17-1 (Rev. 1-05-2015) ATTENTION The following documents appearing in FBI files have been reviewed under the provisions of The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (Title 5, United States Code, Section 552); Privacy Act of 1974 (PA) (Title 5, United States Code, Section 552a); and/or Litigation. FOIA/PA n Litigation Requester Subject: Aa2. Computer or Case Identification Number: PO) 0114- I Sc ILIS" • Title of Case: • File 12— MM— Ustia7 Serials Reviewed: AIf Executive Order Applied Section Retease Location: *File Section This file section has been scanned into the FOIPA Document Processing System (FDPS) prior to National Security Classification review. Please see the documents located in the FDPS for current classification action, if warranted. File Number. Section Serial(s) Reviewed: FOIPA Requester: FOIPA Subject: FOIPA Computer Number. File Number Section Serial(s) Reviewed: FOIPA Requester: FOIPA Subject FOIPA Computer Number File Number. Section Serial(s) Reviewed: FOIPA Requester: FOIPA Subject FOIPA Computer Number: THIS FORM IS TO BE MAINTAINED AS THE TOP SERIAL OF THE FILE, BUT NOT SERIALIZED. SCANNED BY DoeLab (RMD) Date: hat'oteHr Last Serial: I, I ATTENTION DO NOT REMOVE FROM FILE EFTA00129381 (Rev.. 05-01-200S) • UNCLASSIFIED FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Precedence: ROUTINE To: Miami From: Miami PB-2 / Palm Beach Count RA Contact: SA Approved By: Drafted By: Case ID #: 72-MM-NEW (Pen a Title: "ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ; OBSTRUCTION Date: 10/28/2009 Synopsis: Open and assign a new 72 (Obstruction of Justice) matter. Details: On or about August of 2009, Bradley James Edwards, date of birth , was contacted by Alfredo Rodriguez, date of birth . Edwards is an attorney who is representing four fema e in ividuals who are suing Jeffrey Epstein. Rodriguez was an employee for Epstein. Edward's deposed Rodriguez and served him with a federal subpoena to provide any and all documents relating to the case. Rodriguez is trying to sell Edwards documents that he claims are pertinent to the civil case. Edwards explained to Rodriguez that his demands are illegal and that he was obligated under the subpoena to turn the documents over. Rodriguez is still demanding $50,000.00 for the documents. In view of the above, it is requested that a new 72 matter be opened. Descriptive Data: Main Subiect Name - Last: \driguez First: A (redo Middle: Race: Sex: UNCLASSIFIED C T 1,, le • CLASS:74 Po ' .1i tr °YU* BAT: /4?-44 I 2,7 itA .A4 13 3 301 G fiGoi (EX- EFTA00129382 UNCLASSIFIED • To: Miami From: Miami Re: 72-MM-NEW, 10/28/2009 DOB: POB: New Jersey FBI: SOC: Address( - House #: Street Name: Lot# City: Miami State: FL Postal Code: 33173 Phone #: • • UNCLASSIFIED 2 EFTA00129383 ' FloridaD.A.V.F.D.Individual Summary Page Page 1 of 1 STATE OF FLORIDA Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles Driver And Vehicle Information Database (DAVID) DIGITAL IMAGES ARE RESTRICTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT USE PURSUANT TO S. 322.142(4), F LORIDA STATUTES IMAGES INCLUDE PHOTOGRAPHS AND SIGNATURES av<e,..„zraN Conditional Messages: Individual Summary Page DUID Number Class Stanss~~ SUSPENDED E LIMED() RODRIGUEZ PALM BEACH FL 334 04730 Date of Birth Sex Restrictions All Addresses O Height 6'02 Endorsements Issue Date Duplicate Expiration Date ate 03-25-04 D 04-12-08 11-24-04 SN Form Number P010411240121 State Of Birth New Jersey Driver License Transactions Record DIJID Number -.Transaction Date Issue Date U •date Time Lie T •e Issue T •c Chan e T e FL Dis Mew View • 01-26-06 03-25-04 01-27-06 01:18:03 RCT Reinstatement None 11-24-04 03-25-04 11-24-04 11:51:56 DL Duplicate None Lost View 03-25-04 03-25-04 03-25-0413:25:47 DL Renewal None View 01-23-98 01-23-98 01-23-98 17:42:42 DL Original I None tHistorical DriverticenseActiv8y • I. Vehidie Insurance I Previous Vehicles I 011PariaY Slanatur, NT* New Search 1, MaipiMenu I httos://www.hsmv.flcin.net/servlet/DLSummary 12/4/2006 EFTA00129384 Received: 2009-10-28 10:50:36 ATTN: FC FLFBIPBS005934712 --FLORIDA CCH RESPONSE -- ATV FC.0 /C.ATN MBER: DE:C PAGE: 1 BECAUSE ADDITION ELETIONS MAY BE MADE AT ANY TIME, A NEW COPY SHOULD BE REQUESTED WHEN NEEDED FOR FUTURE USE " CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD EXPUNGED PURSUANT TO F.S. 943.0585 " FLORIDA CRIMINAL HISTORY - NAME STATE ID NO. FBI NO. DATE REQUESTED RODRIGUEZ, ALFREDO FL 10/28/2009 SEX RACE BIRTH DATE HEIGHT WEIGH HAIR BIRTH PLACE SKIN DOC NO. --CONTINUED--MSG-NBR: 00006 MEE: F50330001 SID NUMBER: PURPOSE CODE:C PAGE: 2 H W 6'02" 200 BRO BRO XX FINGERPRINT IIIIII IIIIOCIAL SECURITY NO. MISCELLANEOUS NO. SCR/MRK/TAT IN AFIS - 2 OCCUPATION ADDRESS CITY/STATE SELF EMP MIAMI, FL THIS RECORD CONTAINS FLORIDA INFORMATION ONLY. WHEN EXPLANATION OF A CHARGE OR DISPOSITION IS NEEDED, COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH THE AGENCY THAT CONTRIBUTED THE RECORD INFORMATION. THIS RECORD MAY ONLY BE USED FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE --CONTINUED-- SID NUMBER: PURPOSE CODE:C PAGE: 3 PURPOSES AS DEFINED BY THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS. THIS CONTAINS FLORIDA RECORD ONLY. UNKNOWN AS TO NATIONAL RECORD STATUS. END OF RECORD 19. n3391 dm), EFTA00129385 Florida D.A.V.I.D. Individual Summary Page Page 1 of I • FLORIDA SAFERA MOTITYAY SAFETY ARO MOTOR VEHICLES • Driver And Vehicle Information Database (DAVID) DIGITAL IMAGES ARE RESTRICTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT USE PURSUANT TO S. 322.102(4),FLORIDA STATUTES - IMAGES INCLUDE PHOTOGRAPHS AND SIGNATURES Individual Summary Page Ditifismnber Class E cuza44 ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ WIMP34201 Date of Birth Sex Status VALID All Addresses On File Height 61/2 Restrictions Endorsements Issue Date Duplicate Expiration Dale 04-05-OS Date 04-12-12 SSN Form Number X630804077684 • Conditional Messages: State Of Binh New Jersey Vehicle Information Reacted VLN Wee IC0101'1 Scdr I Make I Acquired Date i Reg AUTO TAN UTILITY 1 CHEVROLET 708-30-07 233717592 Driver License Tnmsacrions DEAD Rumba Transaction Date 'Issue Date Update Time Lle Two Issue Type I Change Type I FL Disp CI 04-07-08 04-05-08 04-10-0807:13:52 DL Renewal/CEPS VI1-71M I 01-26-06 03-25-04 01-27.0601:18:03 Rat Reinstatement None View II 11-24-04 03-25-04 11-24-04 11:5146 DL Duplicate Noma i Lost Virehrirri 1 03-25-04 03-25-04 03-25-04 13:25:47 DL None I Vire—mil 01-23-98 01-23-98 f 01-23-9817:42:42 DL Original i Name Historical Driver License Activity Vehicle Insurance [ Previous Vehicles I. Signature Array 1 New Search j hrlps://wwwlsmv.flejn.netlservielIDLStmamary Main Menu 10/28/2009 EFTA00129386 (Rev. 05-01-2008) UNCLASSIFIED FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Precedence: ROUTINE Date: 10/28/2009 To: Finance Criminal Investigative Attn: AA Attn: Vio ent Crime Section Crimes Against Children Unit From: Miami Squad PB-2 / Palm Beach County RA Contact: SA Approved By: Drafted By: By: :gg Case ID #: 72-MM-113327 (Pending) Title: Alfredo Rodriguez; ET AL Obstruction Synopsis: Request for $50,000.00 of "Show Money" from FBIHQ Finance Division. Administrative: Re 10/28/2009 telcal between SSA l'owioney" for and SA captioned matter. . Miami Stagehand regarding Details: Miami requests $50,000.00 "Show Money" be wired to the Miami Stagehand Admin Account to be utilized in the above captioned case. On 10 27/2009 Agents from the PBCRA met with AUSA III and Attorney Brad Edwards. Edwards reported re o o riguez was served with a Federal Subpoena for documents. Rodriguez has refused to turn the subpoenaed documents over unless Edwards paid him $50,000.00. Rodriguez was interviewed by the FBI in 2007 regarding the same information he is now trying to sell to Edwards. The USA's Office believes Rodriguez may have lied to investigators and that the documents may have been in his possession at the UNCLASSIFIED 7.2.7MAA- l / 33v-4- -3 EFTA00129387 UNCLASSIFIED To: Finance From: Miami Re: 72-MM-113327, 10/28/2009 time of his interview. These documents may contain evidence against an individual suspected of soliciting minors for sex. Miami plans to have a UCE introduced to Rodriguez and set a meeting to which Rodriguez will bring the documents he claims to have in his possession. The "Show Money" will be utilized if Rodriguez demands to see the money before producing the documents. After producing the documents, Rodriguez will be arrested for Obstruction of Justice. UNCLASSIFIED 2 EFTA00129388 UNCLASSIFIED • To: Finance From: Miami Re: 72-MM-113327, 10/28/2009 LEAD(s): Set Lead 1: (Action) FINANCE AT WASHINGTON, DC Contact SA regarding the Miami Statgehand Adrian Account wire transfer information. Set Lead 2: (Info) CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE AT WASHINGTON, DC For information. Read and clear. • • UNCLASSIFIED 3 EFTA00129389 0 mad 04/27/009 L OPERATION PLAN FILE NUMBER 72-MM-I13327 FIELD DIVISION / SQUAD MIAMI / PB2 Date Prepared 10/28/2009 Planned Date of Operation 11/02/2009 TITLE OF CASE ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ; ET AL; OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE PROGRAM ASAC PH# SQUAD SSA PH# CASE AGENT/OFFICER PH# ALTERNATE CA/OFFICER PH# SITUATION / MISSION Type of Opaation ..2__ Arrest Search Warrant Verified? 0 yes X No NINJAS Query? X Yes O No NINJAS Surveillance X Other (Controlled Delivery) Location of Activity: Hilton Suites 7920 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33434 il 677 k toe i'liz'ejaal 45 vCG iro 1/45 been satiorkeii 4.01,A.,2sh sot c a-0408°---4 ce(14449—' 1 -F(O rt. /5 ta haft. Ant; Q 4.4,0‘44. Lowtect sousd t Violet). %kat teog..". 64. r`-• oar?' fiat 250 014 • De_ MAA,— I I 2, ei— — 4 EFTA00129390 Overall Concept of Mission (Brief statement of who, what, why, when, when) On 11.02-09, the FBI PB•2 Squad will conduct an undercover evidence purchase (documents) from Alfredo Rodriguez. A FBI TFO UCE will meet with Rodriguez and review the documents that Rodriguez is trying to sell. Once the UCE is satisfied with the evidence he will flash/provide Rodriguez with $50,000.00 cash. Once the cash is in Rodriguez• possession the arrest team will take him into custody. CAUTION STATEMENT 2 EFTA00129391 NATION / MISSION CONTINUED SUBJECT INFORMATION Name: ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ Race: WHITE Sex: DOB: MALE Aliases: Height: Q02" Weight: Eyes:Brown Hair: BROWN Fingerprint Code: SSAN FRB/ Identifying Marks and Tattoos: Address: MIAMI, FL Vehicle Info: I. TAN CHEVROLET FL Rey Criminal History: NONE REASON FOR CAUTION STATEMENT (subject specific) Identify other legal process outstanding to include issuing official, district, and date issued, and warrant location N/A Other Information REGARDING SUBJECT (Can include items such as possible locations of subject, identification of associates, and information provided by informants and other law enforcement agencies. PROVIDE PHOTO IF AVAILABLE -Counter-surveillance should be expected by this subject or other subjects yet unknown. 3 EFTA00129392 Background of Investigation (Most Recent Information/Intelligence Available on this Operation) On or about Au st of 2009, Bradley James Edwards, date of birth , was contacted by Alfredo Rodriguez, date of birth . Edwards is an attorney who is representing four female individuals who are suing Jeffrey Epstein. Rodriguez was an employee for Epstein. Edward's deposed Rodriguez and served him with a federal subpoena to provide any and all documents relating to the case. Rodriguez is trying to sell Edwards documents that he claims are pertinent to the civil case. Edwards explained to Rodriguez that his demands are illegal and that he was obligated under the subpoena to turn the documents over. Rodriguez is still demanding $50,000.00 for the documents. Edwards and his law firm contacted the USAO who had/has a pending criminal investigation into Epstein. The USAO contacted the FBI PB-2 Squad and requested their assistance. Edwards will be placing a controlled phone call where he will introduce a FBI TFO UCE to complete the transaction. 4 EFTA00129393 SXECUTION SPECIFIC DUTIES (Concise, detailed statements directing how each unit, squad, team, or individuals accomplishes it's duties) On Monday, 11/02/2009, the UCE and Rodriguez will have a phone conversation to finalize the details of the evidence purchase. Rodriguez will not be told the location of the evidence purchase at this time. On Monday, 11/02/2009, at 10:00am a briefing will be held at the FBI Palm Beach RA. All participating Agents/Officers should attend and are expected to be on stand-by for the rest of the day. The FBI PB2 Squad will conduct an evidence purchase from Rodriguez. At approximately 2:00pm, the operation will be executed at the Hilton Suites 7920 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33434 The UCE will contact Rodriguez and direct him to meet at the Hilton Suites. Once Rodriguez arrives the UCE will engage him in conspiratorial conversation. The UCE will ask to examine the document that Rodriguez is selling. Once the UCE has verified the documents he will flash/give Rodriguez a bag containing $50,000.00. At this time the arrest team will take Rodriguez into custody. Law enforcement personnel involved will be broken into teams. The Arrest Team will be responsible for the safety of the UCE and safe arrest of any and all subjects. The Surveillance Team's responsibility will be monitor the meeting from a covert location at the Hilton and to secure the outer perimeter. A11 law enforcement personnel will be responsible for UCE/CW security during the meeting. The Operation Plan is subject to change depending on the many variables that may occur during any given law enforcement operation. 5 EFTA00129394 • ti COMMAND and CONTROL TEAM: ASAC FBI SA FBI CASE AGENT TEAM SA SA PB2 SQUAD FBI (UCE/CW) FBI SA FBI PRISONER SA FBI EVIDENCE/SURVEILLANCE 302 SA FBI EVIDENCE/VIDEO/PICTURES SA FBI PRISONER SA FBI EVIDENCE SA FBI AGENT FBI/PESO TFO DET FBI/TFO WPBPD DET FBI/TFO PESO ARREST TEAM SURVEILLANCE TEAM • 6 EFTA00129395 1. Considerations to ensure safety of innocent parties: A hotel room with limited ingress and egress will be utilized with the subjects being controlled by the FBI. Perimeter units will be assigned to secure the meet location. 2. Consideration for the safety of Agents and cooperating individuals: As a precautionary statement, subjects should be considered ARMED AND DANGEROUS. Since most illicit activities can be violent by nature, Agents should take the necessary precautions to safeguard themselves and others. All Agents should make themselves familiar with the location of the deal well ahead of the scheduled operation. All participants will view the UCE(s) to note his/her description and clothing before the operation begins. SA Richards will ensure that a NINJAS query occurs and report results to SSA Donohoe. 3. Consideration for the safety of subject/arrestees: Subjects/arrestees will be afforded all necessary safety measures as the operation dictates. 4. Considerations to ensure care/custody of money, seized/gshow" drugs, and/or valuable property: Two Agents will be assigned to take custody of any and all drug/money/weapons evidence. They will be responsible for coordinating the handling and transportation of the seized evidence. Seizing Agents will also ensure that all money and valuable property seized is properly sealed and recorded. 5. Consideration for collection/preservation of evidence and transportation: Assigned seizing Agents will be responsible for proper collection, handling, and transportation of evidence to FBI Miami. 6. Consideration for care and transportation of arrestees: Any and all arrested subjects will be treated and transported in accordance with Bureau policy. use additional blank sheets as necessary 7 EFTA00129396 CONTINGENCIES (for example: counter surveillance, barricade situation, additional subjects, etc.) 1. If subjects attempt hostile action against the UCE(s). A security team will be in place to assist/rescue the UCE(s) if any hostile action is taken against them. 2. If subject wants to move the location. The location of the meet is not negotiable. 3. If the UNSUBS arrive with other unknown subject(s) the arrest/surveillance units will be cognizant of their actions. COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS (Include here instructions common to all. Examples include times and dates for specific phases of operation coordination hurt office or with other agencies, warrant verification, danger areas, rehearsals, debriefings, etc.) BRIEFING DATE. TIME AND LOCATION: Briefing- On Monday, 11/02/2009 at 10:00a.m., a briefing will be held at the FBI Palm Beach RA. After the briefing Agents/Officers should familiarize themselves with the area in and around the arrest/surveillance location. Operation/Mission: On Monday, 11/02/2009, at 2:00pm., the FBI PS2 Squad will attempt an evidence purchase from Rodriguez. The operation will take place at the Hilton Suites 7920 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33434. Agents/Officers should be in their assigned location by 1:00 p.m. on 11/02/2009. 8 EFTA00129397 LAW ENFORCEMENT PARTICIPANTS IN THE OPERATION Identify personnel directly involved in the op ration, as well as their assignment (entry/perimeter) for the operation. Name Position or Rank Agency Primary Contact Secondary Contact Information Information (CELLPHONE, LAND (CELLPHONE, LAND LINE, SIGNAL 0) LINE, SIGNAL II) 1. SSA FBI - PH200 2. SA FBI P8204 3. SA FBI P8211 4. SA FBI PB203 5. SA FBI PB 6. SA FBI P8207 7. SA FBI PB SA FBI P8208 8. 9. SA FBI P8209 10. Dec ScPBPD P8212 11. Agt PBSO PB215 12.- Agt JPD PB213 13. Det PESO P8214 Use additional blank sheets as necessary ADMINISTRATION AND EQUIPMENT WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION Bring assigned weapons (or Bureau approved weapons) which you qualified with and at least two magazines. Review Deadly Force Policy. (See enclosed deadly force policy) All participating agencies should be familiar and rely on their agencies Deadly Force Policy. CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT (Includes protective gear, identifying clothing and special equipment, e.g., body armor, pepper spray, flex cuffs, etc) Ballistic vests and/or raid jackets with proper FBI (Police) identification. Pepper spray, ASP, flashlight, handcuffs, and other equipment deemed necessary by the individual Agent should be carried at all times. 9 EFTA00129398 HANDLING OF INJURED (Be specific. Include EMS telephone numbers, local radio channels, and addresses of medical facilities and or EMS.) I) St Mary's Medical Center 901 45th Street, West Palm Beach, FL (sec map) CONTROL AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMAND POST (if utilized) Supervisor in Charge: ASAC Location: Crft-secnt A+ mm HQ Phone 4: Radio Channel: TBD Call Sign: ON SCENE COMMAND Agent in Charge: SA Location: On scene Phone 4. Cell 4 Radio Channel: TBD Call Sign: PB209 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS (include channel , frequencies, private, or clear mode, and call signs) Channel Information USE W6 In the clear Secondary Comms. Cell phone DISTRESS SIGNALS (verbal and visual) Verbal: Help. Help. Help. Visual: Both hands in the air. CAUTION STATEMENT Subject should be considered armed and dangerous. 10 EFTA00129399 ATTACHMENTS List Applicable Attachments I. Hospital Location: Attachment A 2. FBI Deadly Force Policy: Attachment B 3. FLDL PHOTO ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ: Attachment C 11 EFTA00129400 Florida DAVID. Individual Summary Page FLORIiiFERii. 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MapOuest and its suppliers shall not be liable to you for any loss or delay resulting from your use of MapCluest Your use of Mapouest means you agree to our Terms 91 Use Stith. 341:1:141t . - • . ,I....7.. Pal UleackShora! - 41 Comae) -crait Dito 026q8 NA2.51k1)1,41 TetOi14 http://www.mapquest.com/maps?cityr-West+Palm+Beach&state=FL&address=901+45th+Street&zipeode... 6/252008 EFTA00129402 DEADLY FORCE POLICY TRAINING MATERIAL - 7/29/2004 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE DEADLY FORCE POLICY' Law enforcement officers of the Department of Justice may use deadly force only when necessary, that is, when the officer has a reasonable belief that the subject of such force poses an imminent danger of death or serious physical injury to the officer or to another person. A. Deadly force may not be used solely to prevent the escape of a fleeing suspect. B. Firearms may not be fired solely to disable moving vehicles. C. If feasible and to do so would not increase the danger to the officer or others, a verbal warning to submit to the authority of the officer shall be given prior to the use of deadly force. D. Warning shots are not permitted [ E. Officers will be trained in alternative methods and tactics for handling resisting subjects which must be used when the use of deadly force is not authorized by this policy. This policy is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity, against the United States, its departments, agencies, or other entities, its officers or employees, or any other person. 'Department of Justice Policy Statement Use of Deadly Force (07/01/2004) in pertinent part (Language relating to Custodial Situations has been intentionally omitted pursuant to FBI policy. See, 66F-14Q-1312253, EC from the Directors Office to All Divisions, titled "REVISIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE DEADLY FORCE POLICY', dated 07/07/2004). 2Not included in the above description is the policy relating to the use of deadly force to prevent the escape of a prisoner committed to the custody of the Attorney General or the Bureau of Prisons. Because Agents will seldom find themselves in a position to apply the custodial aspect of the policy, the FBI will adhere to the policy decision set forth in the Airtel from the Director to All Field Offices, titled 'Deadly Force Policy Matters,' dated 1/5/95, which states "A policy decision has been made that except in cases of prison unrest which would principally involve HRT and/or SWAT, FBI Agents should adhere to the policy and training principles governing the use of deadly force in non-custodial situations. 1 L_ EFTA00129403 07/29/2004 INSTRUCTIONAL OIM ,INF I.. INTRODUCTION The following general principles shall guide the interpretation and application of this policy: A. This policy shall not be construed to require Agents to assume unreasonable risks to themselves. B. The reasonableness of an Agent's decision to use deadly force must be viewed from the perspective of the Agent on the scene without the benefit of 20/20 hindsight. C. Allowance must be made for the fact that Agents are often forced to make split-second decisions in circumstances that are tense, uncertain, and rapidly evolving. II.. DEFINITIONS A. "DEADLY FORCE": Is force that is reasonably likely to cause death or serious physical injury. B. "REASONABLE BELIEF": Is synonymous with "Probable Cause". It is determined by a totality of the facts and circumstances known to Agents at the time, and the logical inferences that may be drawn from them. C. "NECESSARY": The necessity to use deadly force based on the existence of a reasonable belief that the person against whom such force is used poses an imminent danger of death or serious physical injury to the Agent or other persons. D. "IMMINENT DANGER": "Imminent" does not mean "immediate" or "instantaneous", but that an action is pending. Thus, a subject may pose an imminent danger even if he is not at that very moment pointing a weapon at the Agent. For example, imminent danger may exist if Agents have probable cause to believe any of the following: 2 EFTA00129404 1. The subject possess a weapon, or is attempting to gain access to a weapon, under circumstances indicating an intention to use it against the Agents or others; a, 2. The subject is armed and running to gain the tactical advantage of cover; or. 3. A subject with the capability of inflicting death or serious physical injury--or otherwise incapacitating agents--without a deadly weapon, is demonstrating an intention to do so; or, 4. The subject is attempting to escape from the vicinity of a violent confrontation in which the suspect inflicted or attempted the infliction of death or serious physical injury. III APPLICATION OF DEADLY FORCE In assessing the necessity to use deadly force, the following practical considerations are relevant to its proper application: A. Inherent Limitation on Abilities to Assess the Threat and Respond. 1. Limited Time (Action v. Reaction) - there will always be an interval of time between a subject's action and an Agent's ability to perceive that action, to assess its nature, and to formulate and initiate an appropriate response. The inherent disadvantage posed by the action/reaction•factor places a significant constraint on the time frame within which Agents must perceive, assess and react to a threat. 2. Limited Means (Wound Ballistics) - When the decision is made to use deadly force, Agents have no guaranteed means of instantaneously stopping the threat. The human body can sustain grievous - even ultimately fatal - injury and continue to function for a period of time (from several seconds to several minutes) depending on the location, number, and severity of the wounds. The lack of a reliable means of instantaneously stopping the threat, may extend the time that imminent danger can persist. This factor further constrains the time frame within which Agents must respond to a perceived threat. B. Achieving Intended Purpose. 1. Deadly force may only be applied for the intended purpose of bringing an imminent danger of death or serious physical injury to a timely halt either through the surrender of the subject or through physiological incapacitation. 3 EFTA00129405 S If the subject does not surrender, the only reliable means of achieving that goal is to cause physiological incapacitation of the subject(s) as quickly as possible. Attempts to do anything else - such as shooting to cause minor injury - are unrealistic and can risk exposing Agents or others to continued danger of death or serious physical injury. 2. When the circumstances justify the use of deadly force, Agents should continue its application until the imminent danger is ended through the surrender or physiological incapacitation of the subject(s). C. Consideration of Risk to Other Parties. Even when deadly force is permissible, Agents should assess whether its use creates a danger to third parties that outweighs the likely benefits of its use. 4 EFTA00129406 L FD-302(Reu.10-6-95) _1_ FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Date of 11/04/2009 Julio Cesar Suarez, date of birth , Social Security Account Number , U.S. Permanent esi ent, em lo ed as a kitchen cabinet sales erson, cellular telephone , residence , Kendall, Florida was interviewed in the vicinity of the Hilton Hotel, 7920 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida. Suarez had a North Carolina Driver's License in his possession which reflected a previous address of , Charlotte, North Carolina. Suarez was a vised of the identity of the interviewing agents and purpose of the interview. Suarez was read an FD-395 Advice of Rights form which he stated he understood and signed. Suarez provided the following information: Suarez traveled to the Hilton Hotel with his friend, Alfredo Rodriguez. Suarez met Rodriguez through their wives. Rodriguez picked Suarez up near his residence in Kendall and they planned to have lunch together. Rodriguez told Suarez he needed to stop in Boca Raton but did not give a reason why. Suarez acknowledged that Rodriguez brought documents to the Hilton Hotel but he denied having any knowledge of what the documents were related to. Suarez advised that Rodriguez rents the El Cristo restaurant located at 8th Street, Miami, Florida and had been previously employed at another restaurant. At the conclusion of the interview, and at the request of Alfredo Rodriguez, Rodriguez' Chevrolet Trailblazer, Florida tag was released to Suarez. The original FD-395 was placed in a lA envelope of case file. Investigation on 11/03/2009 at Boca Raton, Florida File i 72-MM-113327 Date dictated by SA 311,4— This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. EFTA00129407 FD-302 (Rev. 10-6-95) FEDERAL BUREAU BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Dateoftranscription 11/04/2009 L Julio Cesar uarez date of birth March 20, 1962, Social _Security Account Nu r ~, U.S. Permanent Resident. employed as a kitchIn cabinet salesperson, cellular telephone Kendall. Florida was interviewed in the vicinity o e i on Hotel, 7920 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida. Suarez had a North Carolina Driver's License in is possession which reflected a previous address of 13033 Graymist Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina. Suarez was advised of e identity of the interviewing agents and purpose of the interview. Suarez was read an FD-395 Advice of Rights form which he stated he understood and signed. Suarez provided the following information: Suarez traveled to the Hilton Hotel with his friend, Alfredo Rodriguez. Suarez met Rodriguez through their wives. Rodriguez picked Suarez up near his residence in Kendall and they planned to have lunch together. Rodriguez told Suarez he needed to stop in Boca Raton but did not give a reason why. Suarez acknowledged that Rodriguez brought documents to the Hilton Hotel but he denied having any knowledge of what the documents were related to. Suarez advised that Rodriguez rents the El Cristo restaurant located at 8th Street, Miami, Florida and had been previously employed at another restaurant. At the conclusion of the interview, and at the request of Alfredo Rodriguez, Rodriguez' Chevrolet Trailblazer, Florida tag was released to Suarez. The original FD-395 was placed in a lA envelope of case file. Investigation on 11/03/2009 at File 0 72-MM-113327 by al Boca Raton, Florida Date dictated This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. ejrr al . 3 2- -tar AA.M. - a_g• - EFTA00129408 FD-302 (Rev. 104-95) -1- FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Date of transcription 11/04/2009 Pursuant to consent to search provided by Alfredo Rodriguez date of birth , Social Security Account Number 'EMI'''. Rodriiiiii ivehicle, a tan Chevrolet Trailblazer Florida tag , Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) was searched and one AT&T Son Ericsson cellular telephone, , Serial Number with car charger was seized. Rodriguez also consented to t e searc of the cellular telephone seized from the vehicle as well as the cellular telephone he carried on his person, an I-Phone telephone, The original FD-26 Consent to Search Form signed by Rodriguez was placed in a lA envelope of case file. Invegipthcon 11/03/2009 new 72-MM-113327 at Boca Raton, Florida Date dictated by SA This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. mts, a3° -(0 EFTA00129409 FD-302(Rev.I0-6-95) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Dateatranscrimion 11/04/2009 Pursuant odriguez, date of m er Trailblazer Florida to (VIN cellular to e• one, to co provided by Alfr?do Social Security Account uez' ye evrolet Vehicle Identification Number searches aria are Aacsson Serial Number with car charger was seized. riguez also consented to the search of t e cellular telephone seized from the vehicle as well as the cell ar telephone he carried on his person, an I-Phone telephone, i rth Rodri The original FD-26 Consent to Search Form signed by Rodriguez was placed in a lA envelope of case file. 1 Investigation on 11/03/2009 at ma 72-MM-113327 Boca Raton, Florida by SA Date dictated This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. .7vg yr 042.3 - EFTA00129410 4(RX.01-n4003) I FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Precedence: ROUTINE Date: 11/05/2009 To: Miami Attn: UCC From: Miami Squad PB-2 Contact: SA Approved By: Drafted By: Case ID #: 72-MM-113327 (Pending) Title: ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ; OBSTRUCTION OO: MM Synopsis: Request for SAC authority to utilize non Bureau certified undercover employee in an undercover role. Details: 1 On or about August of 2009, Bradley James Edwards, date of birt i , was contacted by Alfredo Rodriguez, date of birth 4/12 1954. Edwards is an attorney who is representing four female individuals who are suing Jeffrey Epstein (FBI case 31E-MM-10S062). Rodriguez was an employee for Epstein. Edwards deposed Rodriguez and served him with a federal subpoena to provide any and all documents relating to the case. Rodriguez was trying to sell Edwards documents that he claimed were pertinent to the civil case. Edwards explained to Rodriguez that his demands were illegal and that he was obligated under the subpoena to turn the documents.over. Rodriguez was still demanding $50,000.00 for the documents. OPERATIONAL REQUEST: SAC authority is sought to utilize UCE MIRM in an undercover role as the contact for Edwards. Edwar s as explained to Rodriguez that he cannot be involved in the transaction because of the illegal nature and that it would be against Edwards' ethical obligations. UCE will contact Rodriguez to collect criminal conversation an to arrange for a face to face meeting where the evidence can be reviewed and the money can be given to Rodriguez. and Rodriguez will meet face to face in a hotel room contro le by the FBI where the transaction will be completed. o'S117._ rDriftm 1)332_1-7- EFTA00129411 J. To: Miami From. Miami Re: 72-MM-113327, 11/05/2009 has been Safeguarded and has applied for the Undercover Certification School. is a seasoned City of 'ter Police Officer with many years of undercover experience. supervisor with the City of undercover activities. Jupiter Police Department concurs wi and encourages 'Mill has been safeguarded by the FBI and has participated in other "! investigations in an undercover capacity. • • EFTA00129412 FD-759 Revised 10-01-2009 Pace 1 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Notification of Authority Granted for Use of Electronic Monitoring Equipment - Not Requiring a Court Order Background Information To: Miami Date: 10/28/2009 From: Miami For FBI Field Office Use Only CM*: Contact Name: (MM) (FBI) Extension: Squad: PB-2 R Consensual Monitoring r Other Electronic Surveillance Case File ID: 72-MM-113327-ELA !Title Text: ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ; OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE OIA Authority to Consensually Monitor in a Two-Party State Are you seeking CIA Authority for a CHS to consensually monitor in a two-party state? r OIA Authority for CHS to consensually monitor in a two-party state? (OIA authority for CHS is only valid for 90 day increments - additional 90 day increments will require submission of another FD-759) r OIA Authority for an FBI employee, UCE, cooperating citizen or other party. Consensual monitoring can be authorized for the duration of the Investigation unless the monitoring circumstances substantially change. W No (consensual monitoring can be authorized for the duration of the Investigation unless the monitoring circumstances substantially change) OIA approval for a CHS shall be maintained in the appropriate CHS tile with a copy placed in the appropriate ELSUR file. Investigation Classification Level a Unclassified r Confidential r Secret -72- [ 133 2-7-c EFTA00129413 FD-759 Revised 10-01-X09 Page 2 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Notification of Authority Granted for Use of Electronic Monitoring Equipment - Not Requiring a Court Order 1. Reason for Proposed Collect Evidence Use: 2. Types of Equipment: -...—._ Telephone Body Recorder CCTV without Audio 2a. Equipment Concealed: In a Telephone On a Person In a Motel Room Au..,,.......,..,,,,....urwwainwiww.imw............ .v....v.rtur.inw.urinrunw....,,,.. 2. Interceptee(s): Name: F And others (If Public Official, Include Title and Entity) 4. Consenting Party (Identify ONLY on Field Office cavil_ Alfredo Rodriguez yet unknown UCE r" Protect Identity Source 1: .. — 4a. The following mandatory requirements have been or will be met prior to Consensual Monitoring taking place: r National Security ( Criminal F Consenting party has agreed to testify; F Consenting party has agreed to execute the consent form prior to monitoring/recording; & F Recording/transmitting device will be activated only when consenting party is present. EFTA00129414 FD-759 Revised 10-01-2009 Page 3 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Notification of Authority Granted for Use of Electronic Monitoring Equipment - Not Requiring a Court Order S,.Lotatign where monitoring will likely occur Location (City, Southern District of Florida County or Other) State Florida Will the monitoring occur In the territory of another division? r Yes 4- No 6. Duration of proposed use: For the duration of Investigation (including OIA for FBI employees) r For 90 days (OIA for CHS - renew every 90 days) Bb. Check box If verbal authority was obtained. 17 Name: Date: 10/28/2009 (M... 7. Chief Division Counsel (CDC)/Office of the General Counsel (OGC) has been contacted, foresees no entrapment, and has advised monitoring, itiai23.apprOplate. _ Name: (MM) (FBI) Date of Contact: 10/28/2009 CDC Review: Initials: Date: Field Office: .... Miami Violations Title: 18 U.S.C: 1509 & 1510 EFTA00129415 FD-759 Revised 10.01-2009 Page 4 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Notification of Authority Granted for Use of Electronic Monitoring Equipment - Not Requiring a Court Order 9. 00) (Check r r .. I- --- r approval all that Monitoring above, Monitoring udge or Interest, onsenting/non-consenting involved ---------.-------------------._ Consenting/non-consenting is required if the requested monitoring includes any of the following sensitive circumstances !mth_ relatesidin Investigation of a member of Congress, or akerson who has served in such capacity within the relates to an investigation of the Governor, Lieutenant justice of the highest court of and State or Territory, or extortion relating to the performance of his/her officMi party Is or has a member of or its officers. party is In the custody of the Bureau General, Deputy Attorney General, Associate Attorney in the district where an investigation is being conducted for making a consensual interception in a specific investigation. a federal judge, a member of the Executive Branch at Level IV or — previous 2 years. ._—...- Governor, or Attorn.t torney General of f. any state or tenitory, or a and the offense investigated is one involving bribery, conflict of duties.... •—•—..— the iiiiness Security Program and that fact ;Gown to the agency of Prisons of the U.S. Marshals Service. General, Assistant Attonn—Wearrel .for Me Criminal or the has requested the investigating agency obtain prior written rney U.S. Attorney consent 10. Synopsis and predicate of Case (the synopsis Of the investigation should articulate pertinent, timely facts and predication for which the Wise of the consensual monitoratis requestedli ......-..-----.....--..--..—. On or about August of 2 lames Edwards, date of birth was conta cted by Alfredo Rodriguez, date of birth Edwards is an attorney who is representing four female individuals who are suing Jeffrey Epstein. Rodriguez was an employee for Epstein. Edward's deposed Rodriguez and served him with a federal subpoena to provide any and all documents relating to the case. Rodriguez is trying to sell Edwards documents that he claims are pertinent to the civil case. Edwards explained to Rodriguez that his demands are Illegal and that he was obligated under the subpoena to turn the documents over. Rodriguez Is still demanding $50,000.00 for the documents. Edwards will make a consensual call to Rodriguez and introduce an Under Cover Employee (UCE) to complete the transaction. The UCE will call Rodriguez to collect criminal conversation and set up a meeting. UCE will meet with Rodriguez to collect criminal conversation and complete the transaction. Some states, by law, do not authorize one party consensual recording of conversations nor provide for a law enforcement exception r tootireisnvisroehlitibegitiaolnA.cUtnivdietyr.thBye sAieGgnatomure,beolnoewparty the SAC,no onrsr diesIgneeinagpof coyeammtgenlec:ntlaeonsnutnop, fpraortmy,.sorowthithenvin ise such Iliesral Activitytes is in conducting one party conSensual recordings of communications when one or both parties are in a state requiring two party consent. Approval /Review 11 -S- • pate: -- lb 28(6) 12. ASAC kif npplicable.) Signature: pate: 13:. Ac.Of EPPIr-9.M.) Signature: — 7-- iiire — — — --- — I FBI HQ Approvals 14. Unit Chiefly sensitive Urcumstances exist) pate: Signature: EFTA00129416 FD-759 Revised 10-01-20o9 Page 1 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION . Notification of Authority Granted for Use of Electronic Monitoring Equipment - Not Requiring a Court Order Background Information To: Miami Date: 10/28/2009 From: Miami For FBI Held ante use Only CM*: Contact Name: Illi = (MM) (FBI) Extension: Squad: P6-2 6 Consensual Monitoring r Other Electronic Surveillance Case File ID: itie Text: 72-MM-113327-ELA rALFREDO RODRIGUEZ; OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE OIA Authority to Consensually Monitor in a Two-Party State Are you seeking 01A Authority for a CI-IS to consensually monitor In a two-party state? r OIA Authority for CHS to consensually monitor in a two-party state? (OIA authority for CHS is only valid for 90 day Increments - additional 90 day Increments will require submission of another F0-759) r OIA Authority for an FBI employee, UCE, cooperating citizen or other party. Consensual monitoring can be authorized for the duration of the Investigation unless the monitoring circumstances substantially change. 6. NO (consensual monitoring can be authorized for the duration of the investigation unless the monitoring circumstances substantially change) OIA approval for a CHS shall be maintained in the appropriate CHS file with a copy placed in the appropriate ELSUR file. Investigation Classification Level (I Unclassified C Confidential C Secret 72-11,--1-033-227-q EFTA00129417 F6-759 Revised 10.01-2009 Page 2 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Notification of Authority Granted for Use of Electronic Monitoring Equipment - Not Requiring a Court Order lagson for Proposed Use: Collect Evidence 2. Types of Equipment: ............. ............ Telephone 2a. Equipment Concealed: •• In a Telephone 3. Interceptee(s): (If Public Official, Include Title and Entity) Name: Alfredo Rodriguez F And others yet unknown 4. Consenting Party (Identify ONLY on Field Office Copy): Nonconfidential Party r Protect Identity Name: Bradley 3. Edwards 98. The following mandatory requirements have been or will be met prior to Consensual Monitoring taking place: r National Security G Criminal F Consenting party has agreed to testify; F Consenting party has agreed to execute the consent form prior to monitoring/recording; & Recording/transmitting device will be activated only when consenting party is present. EFTA00129418 FU-759 Revised 10-01-2009 Page 3 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Notification of Authority Granted for Use of Electronic Monitoring Equipment - Not Requiring a Court Order 5. Location where monitorin9 will likely.oauri Location (City County or oth'er) Southern District of Florida State Florida will the monitoring occur in the territory of another division? r Yes a No 6. Duration of propmed use: For the duration of Investigation (Including OIA for FBI employees) f. For 90 days (OIA for CHS - renew every 90 days) 6b. Cheek box if verbal authority was obtained. Name: Date: 10/28/2009 (M... 7. Chief Division Counsel (CDC)/Office of the General Counsel (OCC) has been contacted, foresees misqtraement ‘ and has advised monitortogis IeQal & apEopiriat : Name: (MM) (FBI) Date of Contact: 10/28/2009 CDC Review: Initials: Date' 742 4/g 9 ."9")a 9 Field Miami . Violations Title: 18 U.S.C: 1509 & 1510 EFTA00129419 FD-759 Revised 10-01-2009 Page 4 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Notification of Authority Granted for Use of Electronic Monitoring Equipment - Not Requiring a Court Order 9. DO) _(Check r ...._ approval is required if the requested monitoring includes any of the following sensitive circumstances all th tap6.):_ _ _ _ __ _ ._ — Moniioring relatesIO-aninvaiiiatIon of a member of &Tigress, a-Federal judge, a member Jibe Executive-13;inch at Level IV or above,. or person who served In such cape within the previous 2 years. r ---.. - Monitoring relates tioian Investigation of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or Attorney General of any state or tenitory, or a Judge or justice of the highest Court of and State or Territory, and the offense investigated Is one involving bribery, conflict of Interest, or extortion relating to the performance of his/her official duties. r r r _ ----- --- Consenting/non-consenting party is or has been a member of the Witness Security Program and that fact is known to the agency Involved or Its officers. Consenting/non-consenting party is in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons of the U.S. Marshals Service. ' Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, Associate Attorney General, Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, or the- U.S. Attorney in the district where an investigation is being conducted has requested the investigating agency obtain prior written consent for making a consensual interception in a specific Investigation. 10. Synopsis and predicate of Case (the synopsis of the investigation should articulate pertinent, timely fads and predication for which the Purpose of tbbSonsensual monitoribq is requested): i- IIIIIIIII __.. On or about August of 2 James Edwards, date of birth , was contacted by Alfredo Rodriguez, date of birth Edwards is an attorney who is representing four female individuals who are IS suing Jeffrey Epstein. R riguez was an employee for Epstein. Edward's deposed Rodriguez and served him with a federal subpoena to provide any and all documents relating to the case. Rodriguez is trying to sell Edwards documents that he claims are pertinent to the dvil case. Edwards explained to Rodriguez that his demands are illegal and that he was obligated under the subpoena to turn the documents over. Rodriguez is still demanding $50,000.00 Mr the documents. Edwards will make a consensual call to Rodriguez and Introduce an Under Cover Employee (UCE) to complete the transaction. rto this prohibition. Under the AGG-Dom, one party consensual recording of communications to, from, or within such states is 1OSome states, by law, do not authorize one party consensual recording of conversations nor provide for a law enforcement excep