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Extraction Summary
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Document Information
Type:
Legal filing / foia request letter
File Size:
1.7 MB
Summary
This document is a page from a legal filing (Case 1:17-cv-03956-PGG), specifically a FOIA request submitted by the National Enquirer. The text argues for expedited processing and a fee waiver, citing public interest in whether Jeffrey Epstein's wealth and connections secured him favorable treatment from the DOJ. It mentions allegations that Epstein recorded sexual acts for blackmail and notes a defamation trial involving Ghislaine Maxwell.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Subject |
Subject of the FOIA request regarding his favorable treatment by the DOJ and allegations of blackmail.
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| Ghislaine Maxwell | Alleged Co-conspirator |
Mentioned in relation to a civil defamation trial between her and one of Epstein's victims.
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| Prince Andrew | Mentioned in Links |
referenced in URL links regarding the scandal.
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| J. Robertson | Requester |
Person to whom correspondence should be directed (inferred from email address).
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Organizations (5)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| National Enquirer |
News organization filing the FOIA request.
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| DOJ |
Department of Justice; subject of inquiry regarding favorable treatment of Epstein.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Implied by the Bates stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT'.
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| The Guardian |
Article cited in the request.
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| International Business Times |
Article cited in the request (ibtimes.com.au).
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Timeline (2 events)
2006
Relationships (2)
Referred to as 'his alleged co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell' in the text.
Request investigates if Epstein received favorable treatment from DOJ.
Key Quotes (3)
"Papers filed in a 2006 lawsuit alleged that Epstein surreptitiously recorded sexual activity between prominent individuals and underage girls for purposes of blackmail"Source
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"Specifically; the issue of whether Mr. Epstein’s wealth and connections secured him favorable treatment by the DOJ."Source
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"Given that a civil defamation trial between one of Epstein’s victims and his alleged co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell, has just begun, the topic is of renewed interest to the public"Source
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Full Extracted Text
Complete text extracted from the document (1,968 characters)
Case 1:17-cv-03956-PGG Document 1-2 Filed 05/25/17 Page 2 of 3
NATIONAL
ENQUIRER
ENQUIRER
Link: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jan/10/jeffrey-epstein-decade-scandal-prince-andrew
Papers filed in a 2006 lawsuit alleged that Epstein surreptitiously recorded sexual activity between prominent individuals and underage girls for purposes of blackmail, leaving many to wonder whether potential blackmail material played a role in his light sentence:
Link: http://www.ibtimes.com.au/prince-andrew-might-have-been-caught-tape-sex-slave-1407641
Expedited Processing
This request has been the subject of the request is of widespread and exceptional media interest and the information sought involves possible questions about the government's integrity which affects public confidence. Specifically; the issue of whether Mr. Epstein’s wealth and connections secured him favorable treatment by the DOJ.
Given that a civil defamation trial between one of Epstein’s victims and his alleged co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell, has just begun, the topic is of renewed interest to the public and therefore is worthy of expedited processing.
Certification
The above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Fee Waiver
The National Enquirer is a news organization. Under 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(4)(A)(iii), the Enquirer is entitled to a fee waiver because disclosure of the information sought is in the public interest, is likely to contribute significantly to public understanding of the operations or activities of the government, and is not primarily in the commercial interest of the requester.
Electronic Records
Please furnish all responsive records in electronic format.
Further Correspondence
All correspondence regarding this request can be directed to me at jrobertson@amilink.com
Please be aware that under 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(A), a FOIA request is considered constructively denied after twenty business days.
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