File 031099
Email Chain: Daily News Inquiry on Jeffrey Epstein and Victim Allegations (File 031099)
October 2009 email chain forwarding a Daily News reporter's detailed questions about Jeffrey Epstein's federal plea bargain, alleged victims, Ghislaine Maxwell's role, and legal proceedings to his representatives. The reporter questions previous statements defending Epstein and requests comments on specific victim allegations and asset protection concerns.
Summary
George Rush of the Daily News submits 15 substantive questions to Jeffrey Epstein's former PR representative Howard Rubenstein regarding Epstein's federal plea bargain, contradictions with prior statements defending alleged victims, Ghislaine Maxwell's role in recruiting and transporting girls, specific allegations from 'Jane Doe 102' involving sexual exploitation from age 15-19, Maxwell's involvement in the criminal enterprise, asset freezing motions, and questions about Epstein's current legal status and restrictions. The email chain documents the forwarding of these questions through Darren Indyke to Epstein after Rubenstein's disengagement from Epstein's representation.
From: Jeffrey Epstein [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Sent: 10/9/2009 5:24:34 PMTo: Michael J. PikeSubject: Fwd: Daily News story on Jeffrey Epstein----------Forwarded message----------From: Darren IndykeDate: Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 12:32 PMSubject: Fwd: Daily News story on Jeffrey EpsteinTo: Jeevacation <jeevacation@gmail.com>Privileged - RedactedSent from my 'PhoneBegin forwarded message:From: Howard RubensteinDate: October 9, 2009 7:26:54 AM PDTTo:'__________________Subject: FW: Daily News story on Jeffrey EpsteinHi Darren:I hope you are well.Since we are no longer working for Jeffrey, I'm forwarding this Daily News request to you so you can handle it as you seefit.Many thanks,HowardFrom: Rush, George [mailtoSent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 11:MS FMTo: Howard RubensteinSubject: Daily News story on Jeffrey EpsteinHoward:We're working on a story for our Sunday column about Jeffrey Epstein. I thought I might sendmy questions to you tonight, so you'd have them first thing tomorrow.HOUSE OVERSIGHT 031099Would you like to comment on the following:1. You've said that the women pressing suits against Mr. Epstein "have lied repeatedly, and inno way shape or form were they victims. They were at his place freely and voluntarily. And oneof them showed Epstein a fake ID." What do you have to say now that Mr. Epstein hasadmitted in his federal plea bargain that he did conspire to entice minors to engage inprostitution? Accepting that these women came voluntarily, isn't Mr Epstein still guilty ofstatutory rape?2. Brad Edwards, an attorney who represents three of the women, recently served aSubpoena to Testify at a Deposition on Epstein's former girlfriend, GhislaineMaxwell. The Subpoena asks that Maxwell produce "a list of all girls" that visitedJeffrey Epstein's homes in Palm Beach and Manhattan, or flew on hisplanes. Edwards said in an interview that Maxwell was "second-in-command ofEpstein's criminal enterprise." He added, "She was on Epstein's plane, transporting girlsfor the purpose of having sex with other people. She kept a computer database of hundreds ofgirls and oversaw the schedule of girls who came to Epstein's homes."3. A suit filed last May by "Jane Doe 102" against Epstein alleges that, after recruiting her as a 15-year-old girl to give Epstein massages, Maxwell and Epstein took part in "sexually assaulting,battering, exploiting, and abusing Plaintiff."4. The same suit alleges that Epstein "lured" the girl "every day for next two weeks" to hishouse. The suit claims that she eventually became a "sex slave" to Epstein, traveling with himaround the world. "In all of these locations, she was required to engage in sex acts with him andother women - including other minors."5. Did Jane Doe 102 — who now lives in Australia — go on the 2002 trip wherePresident Clinton flew on Mr. Epstein's Boeing 727?6. "Most of these acts of abuse occurred during a time when defendant [Jane Doe 102] knewthat the plaintiff was approximately 15, 16 and 17 years old and, after years of daily sexualexploitation continued into her adulthood ... until she fled at age 19,"7. When Maxwell and Epstein celebrated Jane Doe 102's 16th birthday with her, Epstein joked thathe would have to "trade her in" because she was getting too old for him.8. Not only was Jane Doe 102 required to satisfy Epstein's "every sexual whim," but she also wasexploited by Epstein's adult male peers. They included "royalty, politicians, academicians,businessmen and others in various locations around the world."9. The Palm Beach Post and lawyers representing Epstein's alleged victims have called his federalnon-prosecution agreement a "secret," "backroom," "sweetheart" deal, noting that none of hisalleged victims was consulted. Several critics have claimed Epstein "bought" the agreement, usingpolitically-connected lawyers. Would he like to comment?HOUSE OVERSIGHT 03110010. Is Epstein cooperating with federal suit against Bear Steams hedge fund managers Ralph Cioffiand Matthew Tannin? Will he testify in their cases?11. Mr Epstein was deposed on this week, on Thursday. Is it true that he answered almost everyquestion by invoking his Fifth Amendment rights?12. Defense attorney Brad Evans has filed a motion to freeze Mr Epstein's assets. Has Mr.Epstein moved his money from the US offshore or abroad, or does he intend to, in order toprotect his assets from possible damage claims?13. What did Mr. Epstein do during his work release program while serving time. Reports havesaid he engaged in "scientific research." If so, what was he researching?14. Has Mr. Epstein returned to pursuing his investment business? Is Mr Epstein still onprobation?15. Is Mr. Epstein permitted to leave Florida or the United States? Do authorities hold hispassport?You can reach me via e-mail or at 212-210-1536 or 917-952-4052. We close our column at 3pm on Friday but can add comments as late as 3 pm on Saturday. Many thanks.GeorgeThis transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may containinformation that is confidential, privileged and/or exempt from disclosure underapplicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that anydissemination, distribution or copying of the information contained herein is strictlyunauthorized and prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, pleasenotify the sender immediately and delete this message. Thank you.***********************************************************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 031101