Melanie Spinella

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This document contains a chain of emails from November 2015 involving Jeffrey Epstein, Melanie Spinella, and an unidentified advisor (likely legal or financial). The emails discuss significant financial matters, including a suspicious $100 million overseas transfer involving Gagosian without a contract, high-interest loans costing $50k/day, estate planning, and trust management with Bank of America. The sender also expresses strong opinions on staffing (suggesting Ada Clapp should be fired) and mentions FBI involvement in a list of agenda items.

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This document contains a series of emails from November 2015, likely sent by Jeffrey Epstein to associates Melanie Spinella, Brad Wechsler, and others. The emails discuss complex financial restructuring involving 'Phaidon', 'Artspace', and a 'Leon note' (likely referencing Leon Black), with specific mentions of saving 'hundreds of millions' through estate updates. The sender also dictates instructions regarding aircraft operations (Part 91 vs 135), paying down debt on a plane, and potentially removing 'Debra' from flight access.

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An email (likely from Jeffrey Epstein to Leon Black via Melanie Spinella) criticizing the mismanagement of Leon's $6 billion family office. The sender references a note written on Feb 17, 2014 (one year prior), urging Leon to hire Larry Delson to manage the chaotic office ('needs a daddy') and complaining that previous advice regarding taxes, personnel, and the 'JPM acct' was ignored. The sender emphasizes that their direct involvement in fixing the complex issues would be 'very costly.'

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This document contains a series of emails from October 2015 in which Jeffrey Epstein (using the alias 'Jeffrey E.' and email 'jeevacation@gmail.com') outlines a comprehensive 25-point financial and estate planning 'constructive list.' The list details action items regarding the sale of planes and boats, art partnerships, trust modifications, and investments involving Apollo and Phaidon. Epstein explicitly instructs his assistant Lesley Groff to format this list for 'Leon' (likely Leon Black) to review line-by-line.

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This document is an email chain from January 3, 2018, between Jeffrey Epstein (using jeevacation@gmail.com) and Melanie Spinella. Epstein sends Spinella a link to a New York Magazine article about Michael Wolff's book 'Fire and Fury', but she replies she cannot print it due to a paywall. Epstein then sends a second link to a similar article from The Washington Post. The footer of Spinella's email indicates an affiliation with Apollo Global Management, LLC.

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This document is an email sent by 'jeffrey E.' (jeevacation@gmail.com) to Melanie Spinella on January 3, 2018. The email's body contains only a hyperlink to a New York Magazine article about Michael Wolff's book 'Fire and Fury'. The email includes a standard legal disclaimer and a Bates stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030399', and the recipient's email address is redacted.

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This document is an email sent by Jeffrey E. (from jeevacation@gmail.com) to Melanie Spinella on November 9, 2017. The email contains no text in the body, only a link to a Guardian article about the Paradise Papers, which mentions Donald Trump and Robert Kraft. The email includes a standard confidentiality notice and is marked with a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' Bates stamp.

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This document is an email from Jeffrey Epstein dated October 26, 2015, forwarded to Richard Joslin. The original message, sent to Melanie Spinella and Brad Wechsler, outlines a draft financial strategy to sell 'phaidon and art space' to generate a long-term loss of $90-98 million for tax purposes, estimating potential savings of $38.7-44 million. The email mentions that the plan was reviewed with 'brad and joe'.

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This is an email from Jeffrey E. to Melanie Spinella and Brad Wechsler, dated October 26, 2015, with the subject "draft". The email outlines financial calculations regarding "phaidon and art space," estimating a long-term loss of $90-98 million and potential tax savings of $38.7-44 million based on various tax rates.

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This document is an email sent by 'jeffrey E.' (from jeevacation@gmail.com) to Melanie Spinella on October 15, 2014. The email's body consists solely of a URL to a Bloomberg article about Kathryn Ruemmler emerging as a favorite for a 'justice job' in the Obama administration. A lengthy confidentiality notice from 'JEE' is included at the bottom.

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This document is an email from Jeffrey Epstein, dated October 26, 2015, which he forwarded to himself in 2018. The email, sent to Melanie Spinella and Brad Wechsler, outlines a draft financial restructuring of 'Phaidon and art space' designed to generate a large long-term loss of $90-98 million for tax purposes, with projected savings of $38.7-44 million. The plan had been reviewed with 'brad' (likely Wechsler) and another individual named 'joe'.

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This is a forwarded email from Jeffrey E. (Epstein) to Melanie Spinella, in which he expresses extreme frustration and declares he is 'done' with involvement in hiring decisions. He recounts an anecdote involving Donald Trump and a plane crash as a metaphor for ignoring his advice, and warns of serious legal and financial consequences ('WILLFUL NON-FILER') if certain documents are not filed as advised by attorneys and PWC.

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This document is a 2018 email from Jeffrey Epstein to himself, forwarding a 2015 email he originally sent to Melanie Spinella and Brad Wechsler. The 2015 message outlines a draft financial strategy to generate a tax loss of $90-98 million by selling 'phaidon and art space,' with a calculated potential tax savings of $38.7 to $44 million. The document footer indicates it is from the records of the House Oversight Committee.

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This document is an email exchange from January 3, 2018, between 'Jeffrey E.' (using the email jeevacation@gmail.com, likely Jeffrey Epstein) and Melanie Spinella. Jeffrey E. sends a link to a New York Magazine article about Michael Wolff's book on Donald Trump, and Spinella replies that she cannot print it due to not having a subscription. The email chain includes a legal disclaimer from Apollo Global Management, LLC, suggesting Spinella's affiliation with the firm.

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This document is an email chain from October 2, 2017, between Jeffrey Epstein, Barry J. Cohen, and Melanie Spinella. The primary topic is the management of an aircraft, identified as a 'GV', including a potential switch from Jet Aviation to EJM, the financial implications of depreciation rules under the Trump administration, and planned renovations like new cushions and internet installation.

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This document is an email chain from October 2-3, 2017, where Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Barry J. Cohen discuss the financial management of one of Epstein's airplanes. They deliberate over a plan to make the aircraft profitable, factoring in depreciation and charter payments from 'Apollo,' and also discuss planned upgrades. Epstein forwards the conversation to another associate, Melanie Spinella, with a sarcastic comment about the plan resulting in him paying taxes.

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From: jeffrey E. [jeevacation@gmail.com] Sent: 11/29/2016 12:27:23 AM To: Melanie Spinella [REDACTED] Subject: so there is no misunderstanding Imp...

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This document is an email from Jeffrey Epstein to Melanie Spinella, dated April 23, 2015. Epstein is forwarding a message he received earlier that day from Ehud Barak, which concerns the Iran nuclear deal's meaning for Israel. Barak's original email to Epstein includes the cryptic message 'Bill Clinton 1994. Food for thought.' and a link to a CNBC video.

No Subject

The email body contains only a hyperlink to a Guardian news article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2017/nov/09/donald-trump-robert-kraft-owner-offshore-firm-new-england-patriots-paradise-papers

Fwd: Plane management

Epstein forwards the email chain to Spinella, sarcastically asking if the proposed structure means he will have a profit and have to pay tax for using his own plane. He also asks her to call him about another issue.

Fwd: Plane management

Jeffrey E. forwards an email chain to Melanie Spinella, asking if a new 'brilliant structure' means he will have a profit and have to pay tax for using his plane. He also asks her to call him about another issue.

Fwd: Plane management

Epstein forwards the email chain to Spinella, sarcastically asking if the proposed structure means he will have a profit and have to pay tax for using his own plane. He also asks her to call him about another issue.

so there is no misunderstanding

Epstein states he is 'done' and will not be involved in hiring. He recounts a 1993 story involving Donald Trump as a metaphor for his advice being ignored. He warns of severe legal and financial penalties ('WILLFUL NON-FILER') if advice from attorneys and PwC is not followed.

so there is no misunderstanding

Epstein states he is 'done' and will not be involved in hiring. He recounts a 1993 story involving Donald Trump as a metaphor for his advice being ignored. He warns of severe legal and financial penalties ('WILLFUL NON-FILER') if advice from attorneys and PwC is not followed.

so there is no misunderstanding

Epstein expresses frustration with business associates, withdraws from hiring, recounts a cautionary tale involving Donald Trump and a plane crash, and warns Spinella about the legal risks of being a 'WILLFUL NON-FILER'.

so there is no misunderstanding

Demands for payment, criticism of current financial management, refusal to work without contract, story about Trump and 1993 plane crash.

Fwd:

Congratulates Leon, discusses Brad's interview two years prior, a large amount of work for the next 9-12 months, Brad Wechsler's performance issues, staffing choices (Eileen, Tom, Ralph Lerner, Brad, John, Joe, Joslin, Lisa), Joslin's salary and roles, Brad's breakdown, complaints about Carlyn and Eileen's work, and Joshn Castrucci's continued employment despite warnings.

Fwd:

Detailed critique of Leon's office management, firing/hiring decisions, and estate planning tasks. Discusses Brad Wechsler, Joslin, and incoming trustee Barry.

Fwd:

Long message addressed to 'Leon' detailing complaints about staff (Brad, Eileen, etc.) and demanding $40M/year for services.

Fwd:

Long message to 'Leon' criticizing Brad Wechsler and Joslin Castrucci, discussing office mismanagement, and mentioning Donald Trump's impact on tax planning.

Fwd:

Long message addressed to 'Leon' criticizing his office management, Brad Wechsler, and discussing tax repatriation plans.

Fwd:

Addressed to 'Leon', discussing Brad, staffing issues, and work to be done.

Discusses meeting on Thursday or Friday afternoon, being in NY until Monday, solutions for tax issues (gift tax, 1031, fire drill), tax planning, restructuring office, Brad's perception of acknowledgment, gift tax audit, April/Oct returns, managing Joslin, and payment for past/future work.

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Scheduling text, mentioning solutions for gift tax, 1031 exchange, and form 8865.

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Scheduling text, mentioning solutions for gift tax, 1031 exchange, and form 8865.

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Long memo regarding financial restructuring, fees, and criticism of recipient's staff.

I know you have a lot on your mind.but..

Forwarding/resending a text originally from Jan 29th 2016 detailing demands for compensation and office restructuring.

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Discussing risks, complex entities, 1031 transactions, Gagosian contract, and payment disputes.

tight schedule lets try a set time to speak

Long missive criticizing Leon's staff, discussing IRS audits, fee negotiations (40m vs 35m), and personal reassurances.

Fwd: Valuation Discount

Long diatribe regarding staff incompetence, financial management disagreements, and justification of sender's value.

Fwd: Valuation Discount

Epstein forwarding an email to Melanie (likely for Leon) containing a harsh critique of Leon's family office, demanding high fees ($40M/year), and discussing IRS responses.

Fwd: Valuation Discount

Aggressive email criticizing Leon's family office incompetence, discussing IRS response, and justifying high fees.

Fwd: Valuation Discount

Rant to Leon about IRS response, incompetence in family office, and justification of high fees based on past results.