File 032848
Email Chain Regarding ABC News Interview Request About Epstein Case (File 032848)
Email correspondence from January 2016 in which ABC News producer Matthew Mosk requests an off-the-record meeting to discuss Jeffrey Epstein's connections to political figures, forwarded through attorney Martin G. Weinberg to Jeffrey Epstein.
Summary
This email chain documents an ABC News investigative unit's outreach regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case. Producer Matthew Mosk contacts attorney Martin G. Weinberg seeking background information and an off-the-record meeting to discuss Epstein's dealings and interactions with former President Clinton and Donald Trump. Michael Wolff provides strategic analysis, noting that media focus on the Epstein case would intensify as Trump's presidential campaign gained momentum, recommending that Epstein develop a media strategy.
From: jeffrey E. [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Sent: 1/21/2016 2:22:20 AMTo: Michael WolffSubject: Re: Fw: Meet?Importance: HighYupOn Wednesday, 20 January 2016, Michael Wolff_______________________________wrote:ABC doesn't really have an "investigative unit" so unless you want to hand it to them they won't pursue, soignore. But, nevertheless, the more Trump looks real, or perish the thought, inevitable, the more reporters aregoing to focus on this, so, as you will not be surprised, you need a strategy.On Wednesday, January 20, 2016, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:Forwarded messageFrom: Martin G. WeinbergDate: Wed, Jan 20, 2016 at 7:18 PMSubject: Fw: Meet?To: jeevacation@gmail.com,From: Mosk, MatthewSent: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 6:08 PMTo:Subject: Meet?Mr. Weinberg —I am a reporter with the ABC News investigative unit. We are gathering background research on the majorcandidates for President.Seeing that both former President Clinton and Mr. Trump have been mentioned in connection to the JeffreyEpstein case, I am interested in better understanding the case, it's current status, and any information thatcould help explain Mr. Epstein's dealings and interactions with both men.I would very much appreciate the chance to meet and discuss this subject in an off the record conversationat your earliest convenience.Please let me know if that would be possible, and if so, when and where we could meet.Many thanks,HOUSE OVERSIGHT 032848MatthewMatthew MaskProducer, ABC NewsWorkMobile: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 032849