File 026131
Email Chain: Preparation Questions for Jeffrey Epstein Interview (File 026131)
Email correspondence from June 2017 between Michael Wolff, Jeffrey E., and Matthew Hiltzik of Hiltzik Strategies containing detailed interview preparation questions for what appears to be a planned meeting with Epstein to discuss his background, achievements, and response to accusations.
Summary
This email chain from June 8, 2017 shows Michael Wolff and others preparing for an interview or meeting with Jeffrey Epstein. Matthew Hiltzik, a communications strategist, sends a comprehensive list of 23 detailed questions covering Epstein's professional background, achievements, business partnerships, scientific work, philanthropic activities, legal challenges, and his response to accusations. The correspondence indicates this was framed as a 'friendly lunch' with potential discussion of Trump-related information. The emails are marked confidential and attorney-client privileged, suggesting legal counsel involvement in managing Epstein's public profile.
From: Michael WolffSent: 6/8/2017 9:07:00 PMTo: jeffrey E. [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Subject: Re: some questions...Importance: HighAs...?On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 5:05 PM jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:Christie back inOn Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 1:52 PM Michael Wolff < > wrote:A bit tone deaf, but a reasonable basis for creating a brief. If there's any issues you'd like me to clarify withhim or explore, lemme know. It's just a friendly lunch, with the prospect of some Trump info.On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 4:48 PM jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:Thoughts----------Forwarded message---------From: Matthew Hiltzik _____________________________________Date: Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 2:37 PMSubject: some questions...To: jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com>Cc: Ben Sosenko <Attached and below please find some initial questions for you...Looking forward to connecting over the next two days...1. Please provide a brief overview of your professional background?2. Who were your mentors? Do you keep in touch with any of them?3. What are your 5 best professional achievements?4. Who are some of your business partners?S. Who are third-party validators who would speak on your behalf on the record?6. Who are third-party validators who would speak on your behalf off the record?HOUSE OVERSIGHT 0261317. What business projects are you currently working on?8. What are your 5 best scientific achievements?9. What are you currently working on in the science field?10. What research institutions are you collaborating with?11. What past philanthropic causes are you most proud of?12. What philanthropic causes are you currently working on?13. What organizations are you collaborating with philanthropically?14. What upcoming events are you putting together or participating in?15. What specific impacts have the accusations had on your career?16. What specific impacts have the accusations had on your personal life?17. What are the top 10-15 misrepresentations of what actually happened?18. How are you specifically treated differently at home and abroad?19. Are there any outstanding legal challenges that you are facing?20. What are the other outstanding lawsuits that may draw publicity to your case?21. Is there anything else upcoming that may draw interest to your case?22. Have you agreed to any non-disclosures? Are there things you can't say about your case?23. Did you ever write an op-ed? Would you ever write an op-ed?HOUSE OVERSIGHT 026132Ben SosenkoHiltlik StrategiesNOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY: This email is confidential and may also be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it and notifi) usimmediately by telephoning or e-mailing the sender. You should not copy it or use it for any purpose nor disclose its contents to any other person.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, 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 026133