File 022660
Email Chain Between Michael Wolff and Jeffrey Epstein Regarding Clinton Denial and Media Strategy (File 022660)
Email correspondence from January 2015 where journalist Michael Wolff discusses with Jeffrey Epstein a strategy to publish a story debunking allegations against Bill Clinton by exposing how unverified civil court documents were amplified through tabloids and presented as fact.
Summary
Michael Wolff emails Jeffrey Epstein discussing plans to write a column for USA Today explaining how allegations against Alan Dershowitz and Prince Andrew originated from unverified civil court documents, were sensationalized by UK tabloids with fewer libel restrictions, and were then reported back to the U.S. as verified fact. Epstein emphasizes that Clinton was never present at the alleged island dinner, characterizing the accuser's account as fantasy and delusional. Wolff explores options for publication including the Times, WSJ, Politico, or New York Magazine, depending on availability of on-the-record sources.
From: Michael WolffSent: 1/9/2015 6:33:09 PMTo: jeffrey E. [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Subject: Re:Importance: HighIs Clinton willing to say he was not there? Btw, I've just filed a column for USA Today for Monday explaininghow Dershowitz and Andrew allegations were picked up from unverified civil court docs, transferred to UKtabs, which go wild because of no libel rules on U.S. court papers, and then translated back here as "reportedfact." Problem with story is that tabs are too invested in present story line, and unlikely that the Timesor WSJ will want to touch it--tho, depending on who is willing to on record, they might. There is anotherpolitico reporter I know who might do it, again, if the on-the-record sources are public people. Or, I will use itfor New York Magazine, but that won't be until Feb. Can you still talk tomorrow? When works? Woody andSoon-Yi coming for dinner tonight. mOn Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 1:20 PM, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:______________________. the story teller , crafted much of it out of whole cloth. . part of her story, is that she was atmultiple orgies with clinton and speciifically, the minute details of a dinner had on the island with him, " hesat on my left. came by black. heli. flown by ghislaine. clinton was NEVER EVER there, never, it punchesa hole in the dershowitz , andrew allegation. making it all apparent that it was fantasy. anddelusional. thoughts. who should break the story.please noteThe 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 ofJEEUnauthorized 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 jeevacation@gmail.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedHOUSE OVERSIGHT 022660