AO 91 (Rev. 5/85) Criminal Complaint AUSA VILLAFANA United States District Court SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CRIMINAL COMPLA vs. CASE NUMBER: 09-8308-LRJ ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ, Defendant. / I, the undersigned complainant, being duly sworn, state the following is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. From at least as early as January 18, 2007, through on or about November 3, 2009, in Palm Beach County, in the Southern District of Florida, and elsewhere, the defendant, ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ, did corruptly conceal a record, document, or other object, with the intent to impair the object’s availability for use in an official proceeding and otherwise corruptly obstructed or impeded an official proceeding, in violation of Title _18 , United States Code, Section __1512(c) _. I further state that I am a___Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation , and that this Complaint is based on the following facts: Please see attached Affidavit Continued on the attached and made a part hereof. Federal Bureau of Investiga Sworn to before me, and subscribed in my presence, upon my finding of probable cause. December [ 2009 at West Palm Beach, Florida Date City and State LINNEA R. JOHNSON . UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE EFTA00179475

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AFFIDAVIT I, a. being duly sworn, do state and attest as follows: ls I am a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and have been so employed for three (3) months. I am currently assigned to the Safe Streets Task Force, Miami Field Division, FBI Squad PB-2. Prior to joining the Miami Field Division, I attended the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, for five (5) months where I received training in federal criminal laws and investigation techniques, including the laws related to obstruction of justice. 2. This affidavit is based upon my own personal knowledge of the facts and circumstances surrounding the investigation, and information provided to me by other law enforcement officers. This affidavit does not purport to contain all the information known to me about this case but addresses only that information necessary to support a finding of probable cause for the issuance of a criminal complaint charging Alfredo Rodriguez with obstruction of official proceedings, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1512(c). F On October 27, 2009, agents of the FBI met with and interviewed a cooperating witness i. The a reported that, while conducting discovery in a pending civil case before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, he came into contact with Alfredo Rodriguez (“Rodriguez”), who was a subpoenaed witness in the civil case. 4. Rodriguez had been interviewed by FBI agents on January 18, 2007, in connection with a federal criminal investigation into the sexual exploitation of minors. Prior EFTA00179476

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to being interviewed by FBI, Rodriguez had also been contacted and interviewed by local police detectives, and had been asked to produce documents related to the criminal investigation. The civil litigation involving the | related to civil damages claims made by victims of the criminal activity that formed the basis of the state and federal criminal investigations. 5. The i explained to agents that Rodriguez had been deposed under oath on two occasions. The first deposition occurred on July 27, 2009, and the second deposition was conducted on August 9, 2009. In connection with those depositions, Rodriguez was served with a subpoena duces tecum that called for the production of several types of documentary evidence. The || was present for both depositions and Rodriguez testified that he had no documents responsive to the subpoena duces tecum. 6. In August 2009, after the conclusion of the second deposition, the | received a phone call from Rodriguez. Rodriguez informed the i that he had additional information that he had not previously disclosed to any law enforcement agency or any of the civil attorneys. Rodriguez described the information as, the Holy Grail or Golden Nugget and explained that he had compiled lists of additional victims in the case and their contact information. Rodriguez explained that the information contained hundreds of additional victims and their phone numbers from diverse geographic locations, including New York, New Mexico, and Paris, France. 7 Rodriguez asked the || to pay him $50,000.00 and, in return, Rodriguez, would turn over the documents relating to the victims. In his initial and subsequent EFTA00179477

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communications with Rodriguez, the i explained to Rodriguez that he was under subpoena to turn over such information and that it would be illegal for Rodriguez to demand money for turning over the information. Rodriguez persisted that he would only turn over the information in his possession in exchange for $50,000.00. 8. On October 28, 2009, in a consensually-monitored phone call, the | telephoned Rodriguez. Rodriguez again indicated that he would not turn over the information relating to the additional victims without monetary compensation. Rodriguez was told that an associate of the | would be in touch with him regarding the information and exchange. The associate that the a referred to was, in fact, an undercover employee (UCE) of the FBI. 9, On October 29, 2009, the FBI UCE contacted Rodriguez via telephone. Rodriguez again explained that he would only turn over the information in exchange for monetary compensation. The UCE advised Rodriguez that it would take several days to acquire the funds and that once the funds were obtained, he/she would contact Rodriguez. During the conversation, Rodriguez admitted that he knew that the information was relevant to the FBI’s criminal investigation and was called for by the investigation. Rodriguez explained that he had not turned over the information to the FBI because: (1) it was his “property” and he should be compensated for it; and (2) he was afraid that the target of the investigation would make him “disappear” or otherwise harm him, and the information was his “insurance policy.” 10. On November 2, 2009, the UCE made contact with Rodriguez via telephone. EFTA00179478

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In that conversation, Rodriguez and the UCE continued the discussion regarding the purchase of the documents and scheduled a meeting for the following day. 11. On November 3, 2009, Rodriguez met with the UCE at a predetermined location. During the meeting, Rodriguez produced a small bound book and several sheets of legal pad paper containing hand written notes. Rodriguez explained that he had taken the bound book from his former employer’s residence while employed there in 2004 to 2005 and that the book had been created by persons working for his former employer. Rodriguez discussed in detail the information contained within the book, and identified important information to the UCE. In addition, Rodriguez admitted he had previously lied to FBI. Rodriguez asked the UCE about the $50,000.00, took possession of the money, and began counting it. 12. Rodriguez was then detained for Obstruction of Official Proceedings, Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 1512(c), and questioned. After Miranda warnings were administered by agents, Rodriguez waived his rights and signed a written waiver of those rights. Rodriguez admitted that he had the documents and book in his possession and had never turned them over to local law enforcement or the FBI. In addition, Rodriguez advised he had witnessed nude girls whom he believed were underage at the pool area of his former employer’s home, knew that his former employer was engaging in sexual contact with underage girls, and had viewed pornographic images of underage girls on computers in his employer’s home. Rodriguez was then released from custody for further investigation. 13. Theitems that Rodriguez had attempted to sell to the UC for $50,000.00 EFTA00179479

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were reviewed by an agent familiar with the underlying criminal investigation. As Rodriguez had described, the items contained information material to the underlying investigation that would have been extremely useful in investigating and prosecuting the case, including the names and contact information of material witnesses and additional victims. Had those items been produced in response to the inquiries of the state law enforcement officers or the FBI Special Agents, their contents would have been presented to the federal grand jury. Based upon the foregoing, your affiant believes that probable cause exists to believe that, from at least as early as January 18, 2007 through on or about November 3, 2009, in Palm Beach County, in the Southern District of Florida, and elsewhere, Alfredo Rodriguez did corruptly conceal a record, document, or other object, with the intent to impair the object’s availability for use in an official proceeding and otherwise corruptly obstructed or impeded an official proceeding, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1512(c). FURTHER YOUR AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT. FEDERAL BUREAU OF Sworn to and subscribed before me this___/ _ day of December, 2009. UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE EFTA00179480

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA Case No. 09-8308-LRJ UNITED STATES OF AMERICA vs. ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ, Defendant. / CRIMINAL COVER SHEET 1 Did this matter originate from a matter pending in the Northern Region of the United States Attorney’s Office prior to October 14, 2003? Yes _X No 2. Did this matter originate from a matter pending in the Central Region of the United States Attorney’s Office prior to September 1, 2007? Yes _ X No Respectfully submitted, ACTING UNITED STATES ATTORNEY By: Assistant United States Attorney Florida Bar No. 500 East Broward Boulevard, 7th Floor Ft Lauderdale, FL 33394 Telephone: Facsimile: ann.marie.c. villafana@usdoj.gov EFTA00179481

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CONFIDENTIAL NOT TO BE READ BY AGENTS:This report is provided for the purpose of BAIL DETERMINATION ONLY and shall otherwise be confidential pursuant to: 18 USC 3153(c)(1) _ AUSA a DEFENSE COUNSEL FOR COURTROOM USE ONLY RETURN TO PRETRIAL SERVICES OFFICER IMMEDIATELY AFTER HEARING MUST NOT BE TAKEN OUT OF COURTROOM ABBREVIATED PRETRIAL SERVICES REPORT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA/WPB CHARGE(S) || JUDICIAL OFFICER || THE HONORABLE _ — U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE DOCKET NUMBER | } DEFENDANT ; > —_ | EMPLOYER/SCHOOL AND ADDRESS: FT/PT lCrecte BUN KodricveE SA COURT NAME — LENGTH OF TIME UNEMPLOYED esidence: Yes Ko) Vicious animals Yes No) Ye TIME AT ADDRESS (©, | RESIDES WITH Ce DEFT. TELEPHONE TIME IN SD/FI MONTHLY INCOME TIME EMPL/SCHOOL a TELEPHONE NUMBER SS CIRCLE ONE: C(OWN/BYYING) (RENTING) (NOCONTRIBUTION) _ (UNKNOWN) DEFENDANT HISTORY E TO TIME CONSTRAINTS, THE FOLLOWING ABBREVIATED PRETRIAL SERVICES REPORT WAS PREPARED FOR YOUR HONOR'S IDERATION. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS UNVERIFIED, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED. DEFENDANT HISTORY / RESIDENCE / FAMILY TIES: DATE OF BIRTH = RACE/SEX PRIMARY LANG: Govvasshy | IMMIGRATION STATUS Eval ch upired) LOCATION } CITIZENSHIP DATE OF ENTRY { FOREIGN TRAVEL (PAST 5 YEARS( Voy No Where:__ _ When Where _ When OTHER/ PRIOR RESIDE chad ther states or EFTA00179482

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FAMILY AND FRIENDS RELATIONSHIP | ADDRESS / TELEPHONE NUMBER | CURRENT MARITAL STATUS: (MARRIED) (DIVORCED ADDRESS NAME OF SPOUSE OR SI a | | | NAME OF EX-SPOl ADDRESS FREQUENCY SUPPORT | OF CONTACT YES/NO 2 EDUCATIONAL HISTORY: HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION (HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA) (NO HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/ GED) (VOCATIONAL/APPRENTICE GRADUATE) (BACHELOR'S DEGREE) (MASTER'S DEGREE) (DOCTORATE) (UNKNOWN (ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE EFTA00179483

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3. MILITARY EXPERIENCE (ACTIVE AND/OR RESERVE DUTY): DATE OF ENTRY | PRESENT EMPLOYMENT: (UNKNOWN) UNEMPLOYED) > | NAME AND ADDRESS | | | | PRESENT LENGTH OF TIME EMPLOYED PRESENT JOB DESCRIPTION PRESENT MONTHLY SALARY PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT \TES/NAME OF EMPLOYER ADDRESS OF EMPLOYER JOB DESCRIPTION/SALARY DEBTS (INCLUDING RENT/MORTGA 5. HEALTH: i PHYSICAL HEALTH ] | (NONE UNKNOWN) (MINOR MEDICAL ONLY) (SIGNIFICANT MEDICAL UNDER CONTROL) (RECURRENT MEDICAL) ION OR TX IN PROGRESS) (UNCONTROLLED SIGNIFICANT DISORDER) (EVAL 2S/CONDITIONS ATI SPECIFIC TREATMENT EFTA00179484

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MENT: (NONE) (UNKNOWN) (H L HEALTH PROBLEMS "ORY/NON-ACTIVE) (CURRENT/ON-GOING) DIAGNOSIS MEDICATIONS TREATMENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE HISTORY | (NONE) (PAST) RRENT | TYPE OF SUBSTANCE Age use began TREATMENT (None) (In-patient) (Out-patient) 6. PRIOR RECORD: JECK CONDUCTED THROUGH THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL DATABASES REVEALED NO PRIOR ARREST HISTORY SEE ATTACHED RECORD PENDING 7. OFFENSE CHARGED AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE ARREST: THE DEFENDANT IS PRESENT BEFO! HONOR TODAY FOR AN INITIAL A RANCE BASED ON THE ABOVE NOTED CHARC NO FUR INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE REGARDING THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE ARREST. 8. ASSESSMENT OF NONAPPEARANCE AND DANGER: AN ASSESSMENT HAS NOT BEEN MADE DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS 9. RECOMMENDATION: 4 BOND RECOMMENDATION IS WITHHELD AT THIS TIME iD.) = pate: ("FJ -O 7 TIME OF INTERVIEW: EFTA00179485