Melanie Spinella
PersonRelationship Network
Event Timeline
| Connected Entity | Relationship Type |
Strength
(mentions)
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Documents | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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person
Jeffrey Epstein
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Business associate |
10
Very Strong
|
6 | |
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person
jeffrey E.
|
Correspondent |
10
Very Strong
|
5 | |
|
person
jeffrey E.
|
Business associate |
10
Very Strong
|
3 | |
|
person
Jeffrey Epstein
|
Employee |
10
Very Strong
|
7 | |
|
person
jeffrey E.
|
Unknown |
8
Strong
|
2 | |
|
person
jeffrey E.
|
Employee |
7
|
1 | |
|
person
Leon
|
Employee |
7
|
3 | |
|
person
Jeffrey Epstein
|
Friend |
6
|
2 | |
|
person
sender
|
Client |
6
|
2 | |
|
person
jeffrey E.
|
Professional |
6
|
1 | |
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person
Jeffrey Epstein
|
Financial |
6
|
2 | |
|
person
Jeffrey Epstein
|
Corresponded |
6
|
1 | |
|
person
Jeffrey E. Epstein (JEE)
|
Business associate |
6
|
1 | |
|
person
jeffrey E.
|
Corresponded |
6
|
1 | |
|
person
sender
|
Business associate |
6
|
2 | |
|
person
Leon
|
Professional |
6
|
2 | |
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person
Leon Black
|
Employee |
6
|
2 | |
|
person
Jeffrey Epstein
|
Correspondents |
5
|
1 | |
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person
Jeffrey E. (Epstein)
|
Professional |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
jeffrey E.
|
Professional correspondence |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN
|
Correspondent |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
Jeffrey E. (Epstein)
|
Business associate |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
Jeffrey Epstein
|
Correspondent |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
Leon
|
Principal staff |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
sender
|
Professional |
5
|
1 |
| Date | Event Type | Description | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | Epstein presented an email with his 'thoughts on the overall redo' to Melanie Spinella and 'brad'... | unknown | View |
| N/A | N/A | Melanie told the sender that by protecting from 'crazy joslin', she had fired him, but he receive... | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Brad ran Melanie's office with John and Joe. | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Interview of Brad by Melanie Spinella. | N/A | View |
| 2025-01-01 | N/A | Melanie told the sender Joshn Castrucci was gone, but he is still there. | N/A | View |
| 2018-01-03 | N/A | Jeffrey E. emailed Melanie Spinella a link to a New York Magazine article about Michael Wolff's b... | via email | View |
| 2018-01-03 | N/A | Email exchange between Jeffrey Epstein and Melanie Spinella regarding news articles about Michael... | N/A | View |
| 2018-01-03 | N/A | Jeffrey Epstein and Melanie Spinella exchanged emails regarding printing news articles about Mich... | via email | View |
| 2018-01-03 | N/A | Jeffrey E. sent an email to Melanie Spinella containing a link to a news article about Michael Wo... | N/A | View |
| 2018-01-03 | N/A | Jeffrey E. sent an email to Melanie Spinella containing a link to a news article about Michael Wo... | N/A | View |
| 2017-11-09 | N/A | Jeffrey E. sent an email to Melanie Spinella. The email's content was a link to a Guardian news a... | N/A (Electronic communication) | View |
| 2017-10-02 | N/A | Email discussion about the financial and operational management of Jeffrey Epstein's plane, focus... | via email | View |
| 2016-11-29 | N/A | A potential meeting to discuss 'Giacometti, and pesner' is proposed by Epstein. | unknown | View |
| 2016-11-29 | N/A | A proposed discussion about 'Giacometti, and pesner'. | Not specified | View |
| 2016-11-09 | N/A | Proposed meeting to discuss tax strategies, staffing, and payment for work. | N/A | View |
| 2016-02-04 | N/A | Meeting cut short by Josh's arrival | Unknown | View |
| 2016-01-01 | N/A | Epstein expresses his decision to stop interviewing, recommending, or vetting new hires and disav... | unknown | View |
| 2015-11-30 | N/A | All hands meeting with family | Unspecified | View |
| 2015-11-04 | N/A | Meeting between Sender and Melanie Spinella | Unknown | View |
| 2015-10-26 | N/A | Jeffrey E. sends a draft email outlining a financial strategy to sell 'phaidon and art space' to ... | N/A | View |
| 2015-10-26 | N/A | Jeffrey Epstein drafted and circulated an email outlining a financial strategy to generate a sign... | N/A | View |
| 2015-10-26 | N/A | An email was sent outlining a draft financial plan to realize a significant tax loss through the ... | N/A | View |
| 2015-09-21 | N/A | Agenda proposed for 5 pm meeting | Unknown | View |
| 2015-05-11 | N/A | Discussion regarding Picasso agreement changes and art partnership funding. | office | View |
| 2015-05-01 | N/A | Discussion regarding staffing, COO search, and compensation. | Email correspondence | View |
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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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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.
| Date | Type | From | To | Amount | Description | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 | Paid | Melanie Spinella | sender | $20.00 | Disputed payment amount. Sender says 'I shook o... | View |
| 2015-04-22 | Paid | Melanie Spinella | sender | $0.00 | Dispute over payment for a 'third year' of enga... | View |
| 2011-12-19 | Received | Unknown | Melanie Spinella | $25,000.00 | Gift | View |
Unknown
Long email criticizing hiring decisions, financial management, and the recipient's anger towards the sender and others.
(Blank)
Demand for 40m fee, discussion of Apollo/Family Office restructuring, advice on hiring Castrucci, and personal sentiments.
Unspecified
Demand for payment (40m), restructuring advice, firing staff (Castrucci, Joslin), tax return urgency, and personal philosophy quote from Steve Jobs.
Not listed
Follow up on tax returns, California questions, criticism of Alan, and ultimatum about the sender's team involvement.
[Blank]
Criticism of estate attorneys, warning about Apollo partners (Josh/Mark), and demand for $40m fee or in-kind assets.
N/A
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[Blank]
Criticism of estate attorneys, warning about Apollo partners (Josh/Mark), and demand for $40m fee or in-kind assets.
Not listed
Demand for unpaid fees ($40m or $30m), proposal of in-kind payments (real estate, art, plane financing), criticism of current staff (Castrucci), and estate planning advice.
N/A
Draft of a letter to Leon Black regarding unpaid advisory fees and dissatisfaction with the settlement amount.
N/A
Harsh critique of estate attorneys (Alan and Ada), warning about 'Josh and Mark' taking advantage of heirs, and discussion of 'tenancy in common' definitions.
ask alan why he hasnt explained this to you since novmebr
List of tasks and financial restructuring notes.
ask alan why he hasnt explained this to you since novmebr
Subject line query about Alan; body text defines 'Tenancy in common'.
Fwd:
Forwarding the Oct 15th email, noting 'nothing has changed'.
Fwd:
Forwards a note from Oct 15 detailing major restructuring: firing Ada, Castrucii, Eva; hiring Heather; selling Phaidon; Artspace survivability; airplane restructure.
Fwd:
List of tasks regarding office restructuring, firing staff (Ada, Eva, Joslin), selling Phaidon, and tax planning.
Fwd:
Forwarding a message sent Oct 15 about firing staff (Ada, Castrucci) and hiring Heather.
[Blank]
Discussion of a financial disagreement, mentioning Brad Karp as mediator, and ending the professional relationship.
(Blank)
Discusses financial disagreement, 'shook on the 20', willing to have Brad Karp mediate, mentions Phaidon publishing, and ending involvement as a sounding board.
Not listed/Blank
Critique of financial management, demand for higher fees (37%), complaints about CEO 'Brad', and discussion of 'Athene or Rothschild transaction'.
Unknown
Draft or forwarded message addressed to Leon Black regarding fee disputes.
fee
Discussing 30 million payment regarding Noel Kalb and paying fee via low basis art or interests in funds.
fee
Discusses $30m payment, purchase of Noel Kalb, and paying balance with art or interests in entities like Milenium.
(None)
Request to reiterate that no further actions be taken without careful document review.
Fee
Questions regarding payment methods: Amount? Paid in kind? Financed? Plane? Paid to? Non charity, charity. Fixed dates
Fwd: moving forward
Discussion about Alan's involvement in a 'note deal' and disputing Brad's claim to an idea.
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