EFTA00028168.pdf

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Summary

This document is a chain of emails between Jeff Jocks (attorney for Interlochen Center for the Arts) and the US Attorney's Office (SDNY) spanning from February 2020 to November 2021. The SDNY issued subpoenas seeking records of tuition payments made by Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell to Interlochen. Jeff Jocks confirmed that Interlochen retains financial records for only seven years and that a search of their files revealed no payments from Epstein or his entities.

People (7)

Name Role Context
Jeff Jocks Attorney
Attorney at Sondee, Racine & Doren, PLC representing Interlochen Center for the Arts in response to the subpoena.
Dan Besselsen Assistant Vice President of Finance
Identified by Jeff Jocks as the 'records custodian' for Interlochen Center for the Arts who will testify.
Jeffrey Epstein Subject of Inquiry
US Attorneys are seeking records of tuition payments made by him or his entities.
Ghislaine Maxwell Subject of Inquiry
US Attorneys are seeking records of tuition payments made by her.
George B. Donnini Attorney
Attorney at Butzel, copied on some emails regarding the subpoena response.
Alison Unknown (likely US Attorney's Office)
Signs off on an email dated May 13, 2021.
[Redacted] Assistant United States Attorney
Sent the subpoena and corresponded with Jeff Jocks regarding compliance and trial testimony.

Organizations (4)

Name Type Context
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Recipient of the subpoena for student/tuition records.
Sondee, Racine & Doren, PLC
Law firm representing Interlochen.
USANYS
United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), issuing the subpoena.
Butzel
Law firm associated with George Donnini.

Timeline (2 events)

2020-02-06
SDNY serves subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts regarding Epstein and Maxwell.
Email/Interlochen
US Attorney's Office Jeff Jocks
2021-11-04
Jeff Jocks identifies Dan Besselsen as the records custodian/witness for the case.
Email

Locations (3)

Location Context
Location of Jeff Jocks' law office.
Location of the US Attorney's Office (SDNY).
Location of Interlochen Center for the Arts.

Relationships (3)

Jeff Jocks Legal Representation Interlochen Center for the Arts
Jocks is the attorney from Sondee, Racine & Doren, PLC representing Interlochen in the subpoena matter.
Identified as Assistant Vice President of Finance at Interlochen.
Jeffrey Epstein Target of Investigation Interlochen Center for the Arts
US Attorneys subpoenaed Interlochen specifically looking for tuition payments from Epstein.

Key Quotes (4)

"Interlochen doesn’t have any other documents regarding tuition payment information or payments by Epstein or Epstein entities."
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EFTA00028168.pdf
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"They only keep tuition payment information for 7 years and nothing in their files reflects any payments by Epstein or Epstein entities."
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EFTA00028168.pdf
Quote #2
"seeking information regarding Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell."
Source
EFTA00028168.pdf
Quote #3
"I do not anticipate representing him in connection with the case, but I'll let you know if that changes."
Source
EFTA00028168.pdf
Quote #4

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From: Jeff Jocks
To:' „cl
Cc: " USANYS "
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
Date: Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:17:39 +0000
You can contact him directly. I do not anticipate representing him in connection with the case, but I'll let you know if that
changes.
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeffrey L. Jocks
Sondee, Racine & Doren, PLC
310 West Front Street, Suite 300
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
231-947-0400
jjocksPsondeeracine.com
www.sondeeracine.com
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is intended for the use of the
addressee only. Its contents may be privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are
not the named addressee, please delete it immediately. Thank you.
From: "
Date: Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 12:16 PM
To: Jeff Jocks
Cc: ' (USANYS)" <
'
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL) Re: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
Thanks, Jeff. Should we connect with him directly, or would you like to be on the call? Please let me know whether you'll
be representing him in connection with this case.
On Nov 4, 2021, at 12:11 PM, Jeff Jocks wrote:
Hi
Sorry about the delay. The person is Dan Besselsen.
Dan Besselsen, CPA
Assistant Vice President of Finance
Interlochen Center for the Arts
E: dan@interlochen.org
P: 231.276.7345
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I told him to expect a call. Let me know if you need anything else.
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeffrey L. Jocks
Sondee, Racine & Doren, PLC
310 West Front Street, Suite 300
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
231-947-0400
jjocksPsondeeracine.com
www.sondeeracine.com
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is intended for the use of the
addressee only. Its contents may be privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you
are not the named addressee, please delete it immediately. Thank you.
From:'
Date: Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 3:45 PM
To: Jeff Jocks qocks@sondeeracine.com>
Subject: Re: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
Jeff,
Following up on our conversation, could you please let us know when works to have a call with the records custodian
who will be testifying?
Thanks,
On Oct 22, 2021, at 2:45 PM, wrote:
Thanks very much. Let's plan to talk at 1 p.m. on Monday, if that works.
From: Jeff Jocks
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2021 1:55 PM
To: )
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
Monday afternoon works. Today is shot.
Jeffrey L. Jocks
Sondee, Racine & Doren, PLC
310 West Front Street, Suite 300
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
231-947-0400
jjocks@sondeeracine.com
www.sondeeracine.com
EFTA00028169
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is intended for the use of the
addressee only. Its contents may be privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you
are not the named addressee, please delete it immediately. Thank you.
From: ' )"
Date: Friday, October 22, 2021 at 1:25 PM
To: Jeff Jocks locksOsondeeracine.com>
Cc: '1
Subject: RE: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
Hi Jeff,
(USANYS)"
Hope you're doing well. Are you available for a call today or Monday to follow up on our conversation about a records
custodian testifying at trial?
Thanks,
From: Jeff Jocks
Sent: Friday, May 14, 2021 10:50 AM
To: )
Cc:
Subject: Re: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
I just reached out to Interlochen and they do not have a color version.
Jeffrey L. Jocks
Sondee, Racine & Doren, PLC
310 West Front Street, Suite 300
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
231-947-0400
jjocksPsondeeracine.com
www.sondeeracine.com
(USANYS)
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is intended for the use of the
addressee only. Its contents may be privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you
are not the named addressee, please delete it immediately. Thank you.
From: '
Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 at 10:38 AM
To: Jeff Jocks
Cc:
Subject: RE: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
Received, thanks very much Jeff. Do you have a color copy of the photograph on page 87?
(USANYS)"
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Best,
Alison
From: Jeff Jocks
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2021 4:41 PM
To: )
Cc: <
Subject: Re: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
Hi
Attached is what went in the mail today.
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Thanks,
Jeff
Jeffrey L. Jocks
Sondee, Racine & Doren, PLC
310 West Front Street, Suite 300
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
231-947-0400
jjocksPsondeeracine.com
www.sondeeracine.com
(USANYS)
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is intended for the use of the
addressee only. Its contents may be privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you
are not the named addressee, please delete it immediately. Thank you.
From: '
Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 6:20 PM
To: Jeff Jocks
Cc:
Subject: RE: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
Hi Jeff,
Just checking in on this.
Thanks,
From: Jeff Jocks
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2021 10:32 AM
To:
Cc:
Subject: Re: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
>; (USANYS)
(USANYS)"
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I'm working on it and hope to have it complete and ready in the next couple of days.
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeffrey L. Jocks
Sondee, Racine & Doren, PLC
310 West Front Street, Suite 300
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
231-947-0400
jjocksPsondeeracine.com
www.sondeeracine.com
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is intended for the use of the
addressee only. Its contents may be privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you
are not the named addressee, please delete it immediately. Thank you.
From:
Date: Monday, April 26, 2021 at 9:28 AM
To: Jeff Jocks
Cc: " < (USANYS)"
Subject: RE: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
Hi Jeff,
Hope you're doing well. Could you please let us know when you expect to produce these materials?
Thanks very much,
From: Jeff Jocks
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2021 5:33 PM
To:
Subject: Re: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
Just confirming receipt. Also, I'm hopeful that we can have everything gathered by April 12th. However, I'll be out of
the office for the next week so it might be delayed. Will that be a problem?
In addition, and just for confirmation's sake, you are ok that we will make reasonable efforts to notify the
parents/students of the subpoena prior to compliance with the subpoena correct?
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeffrey L. Jocks
Sondee, Racine & Doren, PLC
310 West Front Street, Suite 300
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Traverse City, Michigan 49684
231-947-0400
jjocksPsondeeracine.com
www.sondeeracine.com
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is intended for the use of the
addressee only. Its contents may be privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you
are not the named addressee, please delete it immediately. Thank you.
From: '
Date: Friday, March 26, 2021 at 3:37 PM
To: Jeff Jocks
Cc:
Subject: RE: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
Jeff,
(USANYS)"
Thanks again for taking the time to speak with me this morning. As we discussed, I'm attaching a subpoena for
additional student records.
Thank you,
From: Jeff Jocks
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2021 4:41 PM
To: ) < M>
Cc:
Subject: Re: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
Sounds good. Yes, that is the best number.
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeffrey L. Jocks
Sondee, Racine & Doren, PLC
310 West Front Street, Suite 300
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
231-947-0400
jjocksPsondeeracine.com
www.sondeeracine.com
(USANYS)
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is intended for the use of the
addressee only. Its contents may be privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you
are not the named addressee, please delete it immediately. Thank you.
From: '
Date: Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 4:40 PM
EFTA00028173
To: Jeff Jocks
Cc: " " < (USANYS)"
Subject: RE: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
Thanks so much—let's plan to talk at 9:30 tomorrow morning, if that works for you. Is this the best number to reach
you then: 231-947-0400
Thanks,
From: Jeff Jocks
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2021 4:32 PM
To:
Cc: >; (USANYS)O
Subject: Re: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
I'm available between 9am and 10am, and then again after 11am.
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeffrey L. Jocks
Sondee, Racine & Doren, PLC
310 West Front Street, Suite 300
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
231-947-0400
jjocksPsondeeracine.com
www.sondeeracine.com
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is intended for the use of the
addressee only. Its contents may be privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you
are not the named addressee, please delete it immediately. Thank you.
From:
Date: Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 3:41 PM
To: Jeff Jocks gocks(thsondeeracine.com>
Cc: " )" <
Subject: RE: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
Hi Jeff,
Hope you're doing well. Are you available for a quick call tomorrow morning?
Thanks very much,
(USANYS)"
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From: Jeff Jocks
Sent: Thursday, January 7, 2021 11:10 AM
To:
Cc:
Subject: Re: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
231-947-0400
Jeffrey L. Jocks
Sondee, Racine & Doren, PLC
310 West Front Street, Suite 300
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
231-947-0400
jjocksPsondeeracine.com
www.sondeeracine.com
(USANYS)
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is intended for the use of the
addressee only. Its contents may be privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you
are not the named addressee, please delete it immediately. Thank you.
From: '
Date: Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 10:37 AM
To: Jeff Jocks
Cc: "
Subject: Re: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
Hi Jeff— what is the best number to reach you this morning? Thanks.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 5, 2021, at 3:21 PM, Jeff Jocks wrote:
That works for me.
Jeff
Jeffrey L. Jocks
Sondee, Racine & Doren, PLC
310 West Front Street, Suite 300
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
231-947-0400
jjocks@sondeeracine.com
www.sondeeracine.com
(USANYS)"
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is intended for the use of
the addressee only. Its contents may be privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law.
If you are not the named addressee, please delete it immediately. Thank you.
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Date: Monday, January 4, 2021 at 8:28 PM
To: Jeff Jocks
Cc:
Subject: Re: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
That would be great, thanks. Would Thursday at 11:30 work for you?
Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 4, 2021, at 3:50 PM, Jeff Jocks wrote:
Sure. Does Wednesday or Thursday morning work?
Jeffrey L. Jocks
Sondee, Racine & Doren, PLC
310 West Front Street, Suite 300
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
231-947-0400
jjocksPsondeeracine.com
www.sondeeracine.com
(USANYS)"
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is intended for the use of
the addressee only. Its contents may be privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law.
If you are not the named addressee, please delete it immediately. Thank you.
From: "
Date: Monday, January 4, 2021 at 1:02 PM
To: Jeff Jocks
Cc: (USANYS)"
Subject: RE: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
Hi Jeff,
Thanks very much. Are you available for a call sometime in the next few weeks? We have one or two follow up
questions that would be helpful to talk through.
Thanks,
From: Jeff Jocks locksasondeeracine.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2020 2:37 PM
To:
Cc: j < >;
Subject: Re: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
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(USANYS)
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Sorry about the delay. Interlochen doesn't have any other documents regarding tuition payment information or
payments by Epstein or Epstein entities.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks,
Jeff Jocks
Jeffrey L. Jocks
Sondee, Racine & Doren, PLC
310 West Front Street, Suite 300
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
231-947-0400
jjocksPsondeeracine.com
www.sondeeracine.com
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is intended for the use of
the addressee only. Its contents may be privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law.
If you are not the named addressee, please delete it immediately. Thank you.
From: "
Date: Monday, December 7, 2020 at 11:27 AM
To: Jeff Jocks
Cc: '
Subject: RE: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
Hi Jeff,
Just checking in on the below.
Thanks,
From:
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 3:28 PM
To: Jeff Jocks
Cc: >;
Subject: RE: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
Hi Jeff,
(USANYS)
(USANYS)"
Hope you're doing well. I'm following up on our conversation from earlier this month to see if you have any
updates on the categories of documents we discussed.
Thanks very much,
From: Jeff Jocks
Sent: Friday, October 30, 2020 11:15 AM
EFTA00028177
To:
Cc:
Subject: Re: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
That works for me. I will call in at 10am Monday.
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeffrey L. Jocks
Sondee, Racine & Doren, PLC
310 West Front Street, Suite 300
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
231-947-0400
jjocks@sondeeracine.com
www.sondeeracine.com
(USANYS)
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is intended for the use of
the addressee only. Its contents may be privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law.
If you are not the named addressee, please delete it immediately. Thank you.
From: "
Date: Friday, October 30, 2020 at 11:13 AM
To: Jeff Jocks
Cc: ' ).. (USANYS)"
Subject: Re: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
Hi Jeff,
Thanks veiymuch Would a call on Monday at 10 a.m. work for you? If so, we can use this conference line
Thanks,
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 30, 2020, at 9:06 AM, Jeff Jocks wrote:
Hi
I'm happy to have a call. I'm available Monday all morning, Tuesday until 10:30am and Wednesday all morning.
I apologize about not getting back with you. I thought the other attorney that filed the response was going to do
so. Regardless, the response included everything that Interlochen has. They only keep tuition payment
information for 7 years and nothing in their files reflects any payments by Epstein or Epstein entities.
Thanks,
Jeff
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Jeffrey L. Jocks
Sondee, Racine & Doren, PLC
310 West Front Street, Suite 300
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
231-947-0400
jjocks@sondeeracine.com
www.sondeeracine.com
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is intended for the
use of the addressee only. Its contents may be privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under
applicable law. If you are not the named addressee, please delete it immediately. Thank you.
From: ' )"
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 6:20 PM
To: Jeff Jocks
Cc: '

Subject: RE: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
Jeff,
(USANYS)"
I hope you are doing well. We still have not received a response to our inquiry from April of 2020. Would you be
available for a call with our team next week to discuss, please?
Thanks,
Assistant United States Attorney
Southern District of New York
1 St. Andrew's Plaza
New York, NY 10007
212-637-2324
From:
Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2020 1:46 PM
To: Jeff Jocks gocksPsondeeracine.com>
Subject: RE: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
Hi Jeff,
No, I don't think you responded. Totally understandable given everything that has gone on in the last month. I'd
still be grateful if you could get back to me on this point, please.
Hope you are also staying safe and healthy.
Thanks,
EFTA00028179
Assistant United States Attorney
Southern District of New York
1 St. Andrew's Plaza
New York, NY 10007
212-637-2324
From: Jeff Jocks lockst@sondeeracine.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2020 1:20 PM
To:
Subject: Re: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
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Did we ever respond to you on this question? Things have gotten so complicated that I can't remember or
determine.
Hope you are staying safe and healthy.
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeffrey L. Jocks
Sondee, Racine & Doren, PLC
310 West Front Street, Suite 300
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
231-947-0400
jjocksPsondeeracine.com
www.sondeeracine.com
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is intended for the
use of the addressee only. Its contents may be privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under
applicable law. If you are not the named addressee, please delete it immediately. Thank you.
From: '
Date: Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 3:04 PM
To: Jeff Jocks "Donnini, George B."
Cc:" )"
Subject: RE: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
Jeff and George,
Thank you both very much for your assistance in response to our subpoenas seeking records from Interlochen. In
reviewing the documents you produced in response to the attached subpoena, a follow-up question arose.
EFTA00028180
Would you please confirm that your production included all records of any tuition payments that Epstein (or his
entities) made for any students at Interlochen?
Our team is also happy to discuss this inquiry over the phone if that would be useful. I am starting a trial
tomorrow and will have limited availability this week, but my colleagues and (both
cc'd) should be able to coordinate with you as needed.
Best,
Assistant United States Attorney
Southern District of New York
l St. Andrew's Plaza
New York, NY 10007
212-637-2324
From: Jeff Jocks
Sent: Thursday, February 6, 2020 2:46 PM
To:
Cc:
Subject: Re: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
Receipt confirmed.
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeffrey L. Jocks
Sondee, Racine & Doren, PLC
310 West Front Street, Suite 300
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
231-947-0400
jjocks@sondeeracine.com
www.sondeeracine.com
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is intended for the
use of the addressee only. Its contents may be privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under
applicable law. If you are not the named addressee, please delete it immediately. Thank you.
From: ' )"
Date: Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 1:51 PM
To: Jeff Jocks locksOsondeeracine com>
Cc: ' )"
Subject: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts
EFTA00028181
Jeff,
As discussed, attached please find a subpoena addressed to Interlochen seeking information regarding Jeffrey
Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Per our conversation, we understand that Interlochen will keep this request
confidential.
Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to discuss further.
Best,
Assistant United States Attorney
Southern District of New York
1 St. Andrew's Plaza
New York, NY 10007
212-637-2324
EFTA00028182

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