File 031980
Email Chain: Newsweek Interview Request About Jeffrey Epstein (File 031980)
Email correspondence from March 2011 between Newsweek reporter Alexandra Wolfe and attorney Jay Lefkowitz regarding a proposed interview with Jeffrey Epstein, including questions about his business, conviction, and charitable activities.
Summary
Alexandra Wolfe from Newsweek sent interview questions to Jay Lefkowitz, Jeffrey Epstein's attorney, in March 2011. The questions covered Epstein's current activities including his science foundation, business operations, time in prison, social life, relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell, reactions to his conviction, and his charitable work with Bill Clinton. Lefkowitz responded by requesting that factual questions be submitted in writing to ensure accurate responses, citing inaccurate press coverage. The email chain includes multiple attorney privilege disclaimers from Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
From: Jay LefkowitzSent: 3/8/2011 4:41:04 PMTo: Michael S. SitrickSubject: Fw: Alexandra Wolfe called from Newsweek; Jeffrey Epstein----- Original Message -----From: Kristin AndersenSent: 03/08/2011 11:09 AM ESTTo: Jay LefkowitzSubject: Alexandra Wolfe called from NewsweekPrivileged - Redacted----- Forwarded by Kristin Andersen/NewYork/Kirkland-Ellis on 03/08/2011 11:05 AM"Wolfe,Alexandra03/07/2011 02:09PMDear Mr. Lefkowitz,To"Jay Lefkowitz"RE:CCSubjectHere are the questions I'd like to ask Jeffrey Epstein.Would he be available to answer any of these on thephone or by email? People have told me some of histhoughts on background but I wanted to see if he couldtell me or email me anything directly I could use onthe record. Also I'd like to run the information Ialready have by you or him.Thank you,Alexandra-What is he chiefly focusing on now? Is he spendingmore time on The Jeffrey Epstein Science Foundation?Could he talk about his interest in science and the2011 grants/conference?-How has his business been affected? Is there any newdirection he's taking it? Does he still have the sameclients or new ones? Is it still at $15 billion?-Did he still work while in prison? How was thatarranged? With whom was he working/advising?-Where is he spending his time now? How has his sociallife changed from three years ago?-Is he still close with Ghislaine Maxwell?-What were friends/colleagues/acquaintances reactionsto his conviction?-What does he think about the sentence he got- was ittoo lenient or too harsh and why?HOUSE OVERSIGHT 031980-What is his side of the story and have people beensupportive?-Is he continuing the charity initiatives he startedwith Bill Clinton, etc?-----Original MessageFrom: Jay LefkowitzSent: Mon 3/7/2011 12:18 PMTo: Wolfe, AlexandraSubject:IDear Ms. Wolfe,I understand you have some questions about my client,Jeffrey Epstein. Given that much of the press coveragesurrounding Mr. Epstein has been inaccurate and in someinstances, defamatory, I would like to suggest that yousend me any facutal questions so that I can provide youwith accurate responses.I am also available to speak with you. My number isThank you,Jay***********************************************************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 ofKirkland & Ellis LLP or Kirkland & Ellis InternationalLLP.Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictlyprohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to postmaster@kirkland.com,anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments.***********************************************************This e-mail, including attachments, is intended for theperson (s)or company named and may contain confidential and/orlegallyprivileged information. Unauthorized disclosure,copying or use ofthis information may be unlawful and is prohibited. Ifyou are notthe intended recipient, please delete this message andnotify thesender.***********************************************************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 ofKirkland & Ellis LLP or Kirkland & Ellis International LLP.Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thisHOUSE OVERSIGHT 031981communication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to postmasterairkland.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments.***********************************************************HOUSE OVERSIGHT 031982