File 022663
Email Exchange Between Michael Wolff and Jeffrey Epstein Regarding Clinton Allegations and Media Coverage (File 022663)
Email correspondence from January 2015 between journalist Michael Wolff and Jeffrey Epstein discussing allegations against Bill Clinton, Alan Dershowitz, and Prince Andrew, with Wolff proposing to publish a story examining how unverified civil court documents were circulated internationally.
Summary
In this January 9-10, 2015 email exchange, Michael Wolff discusses with Jeffrey Epstein plans to write a story debunking specific allegations against Bill Clinton regarding alleged events on Epstein's island. Wolff describes how unverified allegations from U.S. civil court documents were transferred to UK tabloids, which amplified them due to different libel laws, and subsequently reported back to the U.S. as established fact. Epstein claims Clinton was 'never, ever there' and characterizes the allegations as 'fantasy and delusional.' Wolff explores options for publication, including USA Today, the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, a Politico reporter, or New York Magazine.
From: Michael WolffSent: 1/10/2015 2:22:04 PMTo: jeffrey E. [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Subject: Re:Importance: HighCan you talk at noon? Probably need about 30 minutes. What is best number?On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 1:44 PM, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:anytime tomorw okOn Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 2:33 PM, Michael Wolff <________________________________I> wrote:Is Clinton willing to say he was not there? Btw, I've just filed a column for USA Today for Mondayexplaining how Dershowitz and Andrew allegations were picked up from unverified civil court docs,transferred to UK tabs, which go wild because of no libel rules on U.S. court papers, and then translated backhere as "reported fact." Problem with story is that tabs are too invested in present story line, andunlikely that the Times or WSJ will want to touch it--tho, depending on who is willing to on record, theymight. There is another politico reporter I know who might do it, again, if the on-the-record sources are publicpeople. Or, I will use it for New York Magazine, but that won't be until Feb. Can you still talk tomorrow?When works? Woody and Soon-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, "he sat on my left. came by black. heli. flown by ghislaine. clinton was NEVER EVER there, never, itpunches a 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 reservedplease noteThe information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayHOUSE OVERSIGHT 022663constitute 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 022664