File 020822
Email Chain: Alexandra Wolfe Interview Questions About Jeffrey Epstein (File 020822)
Email correspondence between attorney Jay Lefkowitz and journalist Alexandra Wolfe regarding proposed interview questions about Jeffrey Epstein's current activities, business, and charitable work in 2011.
Summary
Journalist Alexandra Wolfe submits interview questions to Jeffrey Epstein through his attorney Jay Lefkowitz, inquiring about his post-conviction life, including his Science Foundation work, business operations, relationships (particularly with Ghislaine Maxwell), and charitable initiatives with Bill Clinton. Lefkowitz responds by offering to provide written responses to ensure accuracy, citing concerns about inaccurate press coverage. The email chain demonstrates legal management of media inquiries regarding Epstein in the period following his 2008 conviction.
From: Jay LefkowitzSent: 3/7/2011 7:11:08 PMTo: Jeffrey Epstein [jeeyacation@gmail.com]; DarrenSubject: Fw:Importance: High----- Original Message -----From: "Wolfe, Alexandra" [•Sent: 03/07/2011 02:04 PM ESTTo: Jay LefkowitzSubject: RE:Dear Mr. Lefkowitz,Martin WeinbergHere are the questions I'd like to ask Jeffrey Epstein. Would he be available to answer any of these onthe phone or by email? People have told me some of his thoughts on background but I wanted to see if hecould tell me or email me anything directly I could use on the record. Also I'd like to run theinformation I already have by you or him.Thank you,Alexandra-What is he chiefly focusing on now? Is he spending more time on The Jeffrey Epstein Science Foundation?Could he talk about his interest in science and the 2011 grants/conference?-How has his business been affected? Is there any new direction he's taking it? Does he still have thesame clients or new ones? Is it still at $15 billion?-Did he still work while in prison? How was that arranged? With whom was he working/advising?-Where is he spending his time now? How has his social life changed from three years ago?-Is he still close with Ghislaine Maxwell?-What were friends/colleagues/acquaintances reactions to his conviction?-What does he think about the sentence he got- was it too lenient or too harsh and why?-What is his side of the story and have people been supportive?-Is he continuing the charity initiatives he started with Bill Clinton, etc?-----Original Message-----From: Jay Lefkowitz 0_________Sent: Mon 3/7/2011 12:18 PMTo: Wolfe, AlexandraSubject:Dear Ms. Wolfe,I understand you have some questions about my client,Jeffrey Epstein. Given that much of the press coveragesurrounding Mr. Epstein has been inaccurate and in someinstances, defamatory, I would like to suggest that yousend me any facutal questions so that I can provide youwith accurate responses.I am also available to speak with you. My number isThank you,Jay***********************************************************The information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayconstitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofKirkland & Ellis LLP or Kirkland & Ellis International LLP.Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedHOUSE OVERSIGHT 020822and may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to postmaster@kirkland.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments.***********************************************************This e-mail, including attachments, is intended for the person(s)or company named and may contain confidential and/or legallyprivileged information. Unauthorized disclosure, copying or use ofthis information may be unlawful and is prohibited. If you are notthe intended recipient, please delete this message and notify thesender.***********************************************************The information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayconstitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofKirkland & Ellis LLP or Kirkland & Ellis International LLP.unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to postmaster@kirkland.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments.***********************************************************HOUSE OVERSIGHT 020823