EFTA00025549.pdf
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Summary
An email chain from March 16, 2020, in which an aide forwards a FOX Business media inquiry to US Attorney Geoffrey Berman. The reporter, Stephanie Pagones, is seeking comment on a story about the Epstein investigation, specifically focusing on Prince Andrew's refusal to cooperate and the unusual nature of Berman's public comments on the matter, which sources suggest may violate DOJ guidance. The aide suggests declining the request unless Berman instructs otherwise.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Geoffrey Berman | US Attorney (USANYS) |
Recipient of the email; subject of the media inquiry regarding his public comments on the Epstein case.
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| Stephanie Pagones | Digital Reporter, FOX Business |
Sender of the original media inquiry.
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| Prince Andrew | Person of Interest |
Mentioned in relation to his 'unwillingness to cooperate' in the Epstein investigation.
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Deceased Subject of Investigation |
Mentioned as the subject of the investigation.
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| [Redacted Sender] | Staff/Aide to Geoffrey Berman |
Forwards the press inquiry to Berman suggesting they decline to comment.
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Organizations (3)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| FOX Business |
Media organization making the inquiry.
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| US Attorney's Office (SDNY) |
Implied by 'USANYS' and Berman's title.
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| US Department of Justice |
Implied by reference to 'US Attorney's manual' and 'attorney general'.
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Timeline (1 events)
2020-03-16
FOX Business inquiry deadline regarding Berman's comments on Prince Andrew.
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Relationships (2)
Berman spoken publicly about Prince Andrew's unwillingness to cooperate in Epstein investigation.
Pagones contacting Berman's office for comment.
Key Quotes (4)
"Geoff: just let me know if you'd like for me to do anything other than decline."Source
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Quote #1
"We're working on a story in which we speak to several former federal prosecutors and US Attorneys about the potential next steps in the Epstein investigation, particularly as it pertains to Prince Andrew's unwillingness to cooperate."Source
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Quote #2
"One of the things that has come up from multiple people is how unusual it is for Geoffrey Berman to have spoken publicly about this matter, not once, but twice."Source
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Quote #3
"Per one former US Attorney: 'It's an unusual move because generally speaking, there is a rule, there's guidance in the U.S. attorney's manual that comes from the attorney general that indicates that they are not to comment.'"Source
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Quote #4
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From: [REDACTED]
To: [REDACTED], "Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS)" <[REDACTED]>
Subject: Fwd: FOX Business inquiry
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:17:33 +0000
Inline-Images: image001.png
To: [REDACTED], "Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS)" <[REDACTED]>
Subject: Fwd: FOX Business inquiry
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:17:33 +0000
Inline-Images: image001.png
Geoff: just let me know if you'd like for me to do anything other than decline. Thanks.
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Pagones, Stephanie" <[REDACTED]>
Date: March 16, 2020 at 8:22:57 AM EDT
To: "[REDACTED]"
Subject: FOX Business inquiry
Date: March 16, 2020 at 8:22:57 AM EDT
To: "[REDACTED]"
Subject: FOX Business inquiry
Hi,
We're working on a story in which we speak to several former federal prosecutors and US Attorneys about the potential next steps in the Epstein investigation, particularly as it pertains to Prince Andrew's unwillingness to cooperate.
One of the things that has come up from multiple people is how unusual it is for Geoffrey Berman to have spoken publicly about this matter, not once, but twice.
Per one former US Attorney: "It's an unusual move because generally speaking, there is a rule, there's guidance in the U.S. attorney's manual that comes from the attorney general that indicates that they are not to comment."
Full disclosure, in most, if not all cases, the people I spoke with said they would likely have done the same thing.
Full disclosure, in most, if not all cases, the people I spoke with said they would likely have done the same thing.
That said, would you or US Atty Berman like to provide any statement or comment to be included in the story?
We are on deadline for 4 p.m. Monday. Thank you in advance, I hope to hear from you before then.
Stephanie Pagones
Digital Reporter | FOX Business
cell: [REDACTED]
@steph_pagones
FOX BUSINESS
Digital Reporter | FOX Business
cell: [REDACTED]
@steph_pagones
FOX BUSINESS
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