File 031464
Email Chain: Reuters Inquiry About 1994 Lawsuit Against Epstein and Trump (File 031464)
Email correspondence from April 28, 2016 in which Reuters reporter David Ingram notifies attorney Martin Weinberg of a federal court lawsuit filed in California alleging that Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump raped a woman in 1994, requesting comment before publication.
Summary
David Ingram from Reuters informs Martin Weinberg (Epstein's attorney) of an imminent news story regarding a lawsuit filed in federal court in California alleging that Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump raped a woman in 1994. The email requests comment from Epstein or his legal representation before the story goes to press. Michael Wolff subsequently responds to Epstein's forwarding of the chain, suggesting that Trump might be able to manage the situation.
From: Michael WolffSent: 4/28/2016 7:00:45 PMTo: jeffrey E. [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Subject: Re: Reuters / lawsuit against Jeffrey EpsteinImportance: HighWell, I guess if there's anybody who can wave thus away, it's Donald. Let me know if there's anything I can do.On Thursday, April 28, 2016, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:here we go----------Forwarded message----------From: Martin Weinberg iMiniMIM>Date: Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 12:20 PMSubject: Fwd: Reuters / lawsuit against Jeffrey EpsteinTo: Jeff Epstein <jeevacation@gmail.com>Reporter said 1994 claim fed ct CaliforniaWill go to press in several hrsSent from my iPhoneBegin forwarded message:From: -Date: April 28, 2016 at 12:14:37 PM EDTTo: <MMLIMI>Subject: RE: Reuters / lawsuit against Jeffrey EpsteinSorry, the suit is attached to this email.From: Ingram, David (Reuters News)Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 12:14 PMTo: 'Martin G. Weinberg'Subject: Reuters / lawsuit against Jeffrey EpsteinHi Marty,The attached lawsuit was filed this week in federal court in California alleging that Jeffrey Epstein and anotherman, Donald Trump, raped her in 1994. We're planning to publish a story on the suit this afternoon, and wewant to make sure it is fair. Is Mr. Epstein available to speak? Or do you want to offer a comment on thisbehalf?My number is________Thank you in advance.David IngramCorrespondentReuters News, and I'm available any time. I also just tried your cell phone.HOUSE OVERSIGHT 031464Thomson ReutersOffice:MobileReuters.complease 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 031465