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This document is an email chain initiated by Wall Street Journal reporter Rebecca Davis O'Brien on September 8, 2019, inquiring about Jeffrey Epstein's Virgin Islands-based charity 'Gratitude America.' The reporter highlights a $10 million grant from Leon Black's foundation, missing donations, and a Deutsche Bank account held by the charity. The emails discuss SDNY's scrutiny of Epstein's banking relationships and potential expansion of the investigation into financial crimes.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Davis O'Brien | Reporter |
WSJ reporter inquiring about Epstein's finances and Deutsche Bank investigation
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Subject |
Subject of the WSJ article and SDNY investigation
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| Leon Black | Financier |
Controlled a foundation that gave a $10 million grant to Epstein's charity 'Gratitude America' in 2015
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| Epstein's Accountant | Associate |
Served as president of the Gratitude America foundation
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| Epstein's Personal Lawyers | Associates |
Two lawyers served on the board of Gratitude America
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Organizations (7)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) |
Employer of the reporter Rebecca Davis O'Brien
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| Deutsche Bank |
Bank holding accounts for Gratitude America; under scrutiny by SDNY
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| Gratitude America |
Virgin Islands-based charity controlled by Epstein
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| Apollo |
Firm associated with Leon Black
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| SDNY (Southern District of New York) |
Recipient of the media inquiry; investigating Epstein
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| NY AG (New York Attorney General) |
Mentioned as a potential investigative entity
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| IRS |
Mentioned as a potential investigative entity
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Locations (2)
| Location | Context |
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Location of Gratitude America charity; place where Epstein attempted to pay fines
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WSJ Office Address
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Relationships (2)
Black's foundation provided $10 million grant to Epstein's charity in 2015
Gratitude America had a Deutsche Bank account; relationship under scrutiny
Key Quotes (5)
"It got most of its funding from a $10 million grant from a foundation controlled by Leon Black (of Apollo) in 2015"Source
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"Gratitude America had a Deutsche Bank account."Source
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"Epstein attempted to use the charity to pay fines in the Virgin Islands."Source
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"Is SDNY looking into Epstein's work with his nonprofits and foundations?"Source
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"Does it remain a sex-trafficking investigation, or is this now expanding into possible financial wrongdoings and other matters?"Source
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From: [Redacted]
Cc: [Redacted]
Subject: Re: WSJ article on Deutsche Bank and Epstein charity
Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 00:41:44 +0000
Cc: [Redacted]
Subject: Re: WSJ article on Deutsche Bank and Epstein charity
Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 00:41:44 +0000
Thanks, [Redacted]. Let's chat in the morning.
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 8, 2019, at 7:57 PM, [Redacted] > wrote:
Thought some of this might actually be helpful to you. Just let us know if we're able to guide her on any of
this. Thx!
this. Thx!
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "O'Brien, [Redacted]" <[Redacted]>
Date: September 8, 2019 at 7:19:08 PM EDT
To: [Redacted]
Subject: WSJ article on Deutsche Bank and Epstein charity
Date: September 8, 2019 at 7:19:08 PM EDT
To: [Redacted]
Subject: WSJ article on Deutsche Bank and Epstein charity
Hi [Redacted],
I'm working on a story about one of Jeffrey Epstein's recent Virgin Islands-based charities, Gratitude America,
which is interesting for a few reasons:
1. It got most of its funding from a $10 million grant from a foundation controlled by Leon Black (of Apollo)
in 2015
2. Some of Gratitude's donations between 2016 and 2017, listed in its tax forms, were never received by the
named charities.
3. Epstein attempted to use the charity to pay fines in the Virgin Islands.
4. Gratitude America had a Deutsche Bank account.
which is interesting for a few reasons:
1. It got most of its funding from a $10 million grant from a foundation controlled by Leon Black (of Apollo)
in 2015
2. Some of Gratitude's donations between 2016 and 2017, listed in its tax forms, were never received by the
named charities.
3. Epstein attempted to use the charity to pay fines in the Virgin Islands.
4. Gratitude America had a Deutsche Bank account.
The last point, about Deutsche Bank, is the new news here. To that end, I have a few questions for SDNY
about the charity and the bank.
about the charity and the bank.
1. We write that SDNY is scrutinizing Epstein's relationship with Deutsche Bank. I believe this has already
been reported — but a few questions:
- For fairness reasons: Is it fair to say that Epstein's relationships with ALL his banks is under scrutiny?
- Is DB in trouble here? Do they face any criminal exposure?
2. Is SDNY looking into Epstein's work with his nonprofits and foundations? Is there interest in his charities'
financial transactions, or tax filings?
been reported — but a few questions:
- For fairness reasons: Is it fair to say that Epstein's relationships with ALL his banks is under scrutiny?
- Is DB in trouble here? Do they face any criminal exposure?
2. Is SDNY looking into Epstein's work with his nonprofits and foundations? Is there interest in his charities'
financial transactions, or tax filings?
3. We write that the investigation is ongoing. Does it remain a sex-trafficking investigation, or is this now
expanding into possible financial wrongdoings and other matters?
expanding into possible financial wrongdoings and other matters?
4. As far as you know, are other investigative entities looking at Epstein? NY AG? IRS?
5. We write that Gratitude America's activity could be of particular interest to prosecutors because the
transactions took place within the past five years (within the statute of limitations for fraud charges) and
because they involved some of his closest associates (two of his personal lawyers were on the board, his
accountant served as the foundation's president). This is just logical, in my mind, and several sources
suggested it would be of interest — but maybe I'm going too far?
transactions took place within the past five years (within the statute of limitations for fraud charges) and
because they involved some of his closest associates (two of his personal lawyers were on the board, his
accountant served as the foundation's president). This is just logical, in my mind, and several sources
suggested it would be of interest — but maybe I'm going too far?
We are hoping to get this story out tomorrow afternoon or first thing Tuesday. Any guidance would be greatly
appreciated.
appreciated.
Thank you,
[Redacted]
[Redacted]
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[Redacted] Davis O'Brien
REPORTER
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[Redacted] Davis O'Brien
REPORTER
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M: +1 718 419 4758 O: +1 212 416 2739
E: [Redacted]
@rebeccadobrien
A: 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036
E: [Redacted]
@rebeccadobrien
A: 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036
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