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Email Chain Regarding PR Strategy and Media Interview Decline (File 030501)
Email correspondence from January 28, 2010 between Jeffrey Epstein and Jes Staley discussing public relations strategy and declining a media interview request from journalist Kate Kelly.
Summary
On January 28, 2010, Jeffrey Epstein responds to Jes Staley regarding PR strategy for hedge fund defense, dismissing journalist Kate Kelly as unreliable. The email chain discusses whether Staley should appear on CNBC and includes advice from PR advisors recommending print media over television appearances. References to ongoing Wall Street Journal coverage and recommendations to speak with unspecified advisors are included.
Date: Thursday, January 28 2010 11:21 AMSubject: Re: Fw:From: Jeffrey Epstein <jeevacation@grnail.com>To: Jes Staley ;kate kelly is a snake. im glad they said no interview„ ask peters advice he is the pr geniusOn Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 6:18 AM, Jes Staley <This is what my PR person said.1I'm seeing Darling tomorrow morning.-----Original Message-----From:___________________To: Jes Staley; Joseph Evangelisti;Sent: Thu Jan 28 06:12:14 2010Subject: Re:> wrote:I wouldn't do it. Not yet and not from Davos. As you know, Davos has had some criticism in the press for bankCEOs attending and I feel like it's the wrong way to go for your first interview as IB CEO. I also think print hasmuch more impact than TV. Talk to Lionel and Robert while you're there -- they are the two guys who canmove the needle on this. And let's do more in print when you get back. In fact, Matt Zames and I spent an hourand a half with WSJ's Kate Kelly from the Journal on this issue for a major story she's doing on the Obamaproposal. Let's have you quoted in that.-----Original Message-----From: Jes StaleyTo: Joseph Evangelisti;Sent: Thu Jan 28 04:56:55 2010Subject:Daley and frankel are saying that I need to go on TV (CNBC) to defend our hedge funds. Thoughts?***********************************************************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 ofJeffrey EpsteinUnauthorized 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.HOUSE OVERSIGHT 030501