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This is a federal search and seizure warrant issued for Jeffrey Epstein's private island, Little Saint James, authorizing law enforcement to search all buildings and seize evidence related to sex trafficking charges. The warrant details the specific structures on the 75-acre island and authorizes seizure of documents, photographs, computer equipment, and other evidence related to sex trafficking of minors. [Rating: 9/10 - High-profile federal search warrant for Epstein's private island with detailed descriptions of structures and authorization to seize evidence of sex trafficking crimes]
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Extracted Entities
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Little Saint James Island | location | 75-acre private island in US Virgin Islands, primary location to be searched |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | location | Jurisdiction where the island and search warrant are located |
| Jeffrey Epstein | person | Subject of investigation, owner of computer devices and storage media to be seized |
| Ruth Miller | person | United States Magistrate Judge who issued the search warrant |
Full Text
AO 91 (Rev. I I/B) Search and Seizure Warrant
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
for the
District of Virgin Islands
In the Matter of the Search of
(Briefly describe the property to be searched
{V\
or identify the person by name and address) Case No 2_0 /1 -6666
Premises Known as Little Saint James Island, USVI, and
Any Buildings, Structures or Containers Thereupon
SEARCH AND SEIZURE WARRANT
To: Any authorized law enforcement officer
An application by a federal law enforcement officer or an attorney for the government requests the search
of the following person or property located in the District of the Virgin Islands
(identi), the person or describe the property to be searched and give its location):
Premises Known and Described as LITTLE SAINT JAMES ISLAND, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, and Any Buildings or Other
Structures Contained Thereon, and Any Locked or Closed Containers/Items Contained Therein.
I find that the affidavit(s), or any recorded testimony, establish probable cause to search and seize the person or property
described above, and that such search will reveal Nein°, the person or describe the property to be seirea2:
See Attachments A, fikernti-E1
YOU ARE COMMANDED to execute this warrant on or before August 24, 2019 (not to exceed 14 days)
O in the daytime 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Oat any time in the day or night because good cause has been established.
Unless delayed notice is authorized below, you must give a copy of the warrant and a receipt for the property taken to the
person from whom, or from whose premises, the property was taken, or leave the copy and receipt at the place where the
property was taken.
The officer executing this warrant, or an officer present during the execution of the warrant, must prepare an inventory
as required by law and promptly return this warrant and inventory to the Honorable Ruth Miller
(United States Magistrate Judge)
0 Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3103a(b), I find that immediate notification may have an adverse result listed in 18 U.S.C.
§ 2705 (except for delay of trial), and authorize the officer executing this warrant to delay notice to the person who, or whose
property, will be searched or seized (check the appropriate box)
O for 30 days (not to exceed 30) O until, the facts justifying, the later sReeific date of
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Date and time issued: bif.24 1 liaa t
Judge's signature
City and state: St. Thomas, VI Ruth Miller, United States Magistrate Judge
Printed name and tide
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AO93 (Rev. 11/13) Search and Seizure Warrant (Page 2)
Return
Case No.: Date and time warrant executed: Copy of warrant and inventory left with:
Inventory made in the presence of :
Inventory of the property taken and name of any person(s) seized:
Certification
I declare under penalty of perjury that this inventory is correct and was returned along with the original warrant to the
designated judge.
Date:
Executing officer's signature
Printed name and title
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ATTACHMENT A
I. Premises to be Searched—Subject Premises
The Subject Premises are particularly described as a private island in the U.S. Virgin
Islands known as Little Saint James, any buildings or other structures contained thereon, and any
closed containers/items contained therein. Little Saint James is an approximately 75 acre island
located approximately four (4) miles off the southeast coast of St. Thomas. The Subject Premises
is depicted in the following photograph:
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The Subject Premises contains multiple structures, including but not limited to:
a. On the northeast end of the Subject Premises, there is a single story structure next
to a pool.
b. On the southwest end of the Subject Premises, there is a single-story, four-wall
structure. The walls are painted with blue and white stripes. The structure has large double doors
as its main entrance and large windows on the three remaining walls.
c. On the north east end of the Subject Premises, there are multiple structures. The
main structure is a single story residence (the "Main Residence") with a stone exterior, a blue roof,
and a white detailed exterior that includes white columns.
d. A separate structure ("Residence One") with a blue roof and stone exterior is at the
back of the Main Residence, located at the end of the northeast tip of the island and surrounded by
coastline on two of its sides.
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e. A second larger structure ("Residence Two) is set between the Main Residence and
the coastline.
f. Four smaller single story structures (the "Four Cabanas") are next to the Main
Residence and a large pool. All four smaller structures have blue roofs.
g. A third large structure ("Residence Three") set off from the four smaller structures
and next to the coast line is painted white and has a blue roof. Residence Three appears to have
two levels throughout and also appears to be at a lower elevation than the Main Residence,
Residence Two, and the Four Cabanas.
h. Behind Residence Three and along the coastline is a small roofed structure at the
end of a wooden dock (the "Dock House").
i. There are two single story sheds ("Shed One" and "Shed Two") that are located
just southwest of the Main Residence. Shed One and Shed Two appear to have a metal-like
exterior that is a green-blue color.
j. Next to Shed One and Shed Two is a four wall structure that appears to have several
sally port type doors ("Maintenance One"). A second structure ("Maintenance Two") is next to
Maintenance One and has a white exterior with four sets of white double doors and three single
white doors.
k. Near the center of the island is a single story structure ("Residence Four") that has
a stone exterior and blue roof. The front of Residence Four has three dark double doors.
1. Next to the helicopter landing pad are two small structures with blue roofs
("Helipad Buildings").
m. On the west side of the Subject Premises on the coast is an approximately two-level
structure with a blue roof ("Residence Five").
H. Items to Be Seized
A. Evidence, Fruits, and Instrumentalities of the Subject Offenses
This warrant authorizes the seizure of certain evidence, fruits, and instrumentalities of
violations of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1591 (Sex Trafficking of Minors), and 371
(Sex Trafficking Conspiracy) (the "Subject Offenses") described as follows:
1. Any documents or communications with or regarding victims or potential victims
of the Subject Offenses or between EPSTEIN and co-conspirators to the Subject Offenses;
2. Any photographs of victims or potential victims of the Subject Offenses or co-
conspirators to the Subject Offenses.
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3. Any nude, partially nude, or sexually suggestive photographs of individuals who
appear to be teenage girls, or younger.
4. Any documents evidencing the presence of co-conspirators at the Subject Premises.
5. Records or other items that evidence ownership, control, or use of, or access to
devices, storage media, and related electronic equipment used to access, transmit, or store
information relating to the Subject Offenses, including, but not limited to, sales receipts,
warranties, bills for Internet access, handwritten notes, registry entries, configuration files, saved
usemames and passwords, user profiles, e-mail contacts, and photographs.
6. My child erotica defined as suggestive visual depictions of nude minors that do
not constitute child pornography, as defined by 18 U.S.C. § 2256(8).
7. Any computer devices and storage media believed to be owned or used by
JEFFREY EPSTEIN including, but not limited to, desktop and laptop computers, disk drives,
modems, thumb drives, personal digital assistants, smart phones, digital cameras, scanners,
routers, modems, and network equipment used to connect to the Internet. In lieu of seizing any
such computer devices or storage media, this warrant also authorizes, in the alternative, the
copying of such devices or media for later review.
8. Any items or records needed to access the data stored on any seized or copied
computer devices or storage media, including but not limited to any physical keys, encryption
devices, or records of login credentials, passwords, private encryption keys, or similar information.
9. Any items or records that may facilitate a forensic examination of the computer
devices or storage media, including any hardware or software manuals or other information
concerning the configuration of the seized or copied computer devices or storage media.
10. Any evidence concerning the identities or locations of those persons with access to,
control over, or ownership of the seized or copied computer devices or storage media.
11. Any evidence concerning the ownership of the Subject Premises, and any maps or
other geographical guides to the Subject Premises.
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