Melanie Spinella

Person
Mentions
267
Relationships
41
Events
33
Documents
118
Also known as:
Recipient (Leon Black via Melanie Spinella) Melanie Spinella (for Leon)

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41 total relationships
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person Jeffrey Epstein
Business associate
10 Very Strong
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person jeffrey E.
Correspondent
10 Very Strong
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person jeffrey E.
Business associate
10 Very Strong
3
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person Jeffrey Epstein
Employee
10 Very Strong
7
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person jeffrey E.
Unknown
8 Strong
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person jeffrey E.
Employee
7
1
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person Leon
Employee
7
3
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person Jeffrey Epstein
Friend
6
2
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person sender
Client
6
2
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person jeffrey E.
Professional
6
1
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person Jeffrey Epstein
Financial
6
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person Jeffrey Epstein
Corresponded
6
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person Jeffrey E. Epstein (JEE)
Business associate
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1
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person jeffrey E.
Corresponded
6
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person sender
Business associate
6
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person Leon
Professional
6
2
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person Leon Black
Employee
6
2
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person Jeffrey Epstein
Correspondents
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person Jeffrey E. (Epstein)
Professional
5
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person jeffrey E.
Professional correspondence
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person JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN
Correspondent
5
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person Jeffrey E. (Epstein)
Business associate
5
1
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person Jeffrey Epstein
Correspondent
5
1
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person Leon
Principal staff
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person sender
Professional
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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.

Email chain
2025-11-19

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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.

Email correspondence / thread
2025-11-19

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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.'

Email correspondence (likely printed)
2025-11-19

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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.

Email chain
2025-11-19

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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.

Email chain
2025-11-19

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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.

Email
2025-11-19

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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.

Email
2025-11-19

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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'.

Email
2025-11-19

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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.

Email
2025-11-19

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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.

Email
2025-11-19

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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'.

Email (forwarded)
2025-11-19

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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.

Forwarded email
2025-11-19

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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.

Email (forwarded)
2025-11-19

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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.

Email
2025-11-19

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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.

Email chain
2025-11-19

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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.

Email chain
2025-11-19

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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...

Email
2025-11-19

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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.

Email
2025-11-19
Total Received
$25,000.00
1 transactions
Total Paid
$20.00
2 transactions
Net Flow
$24,980.00
3 total transactions
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
As Sender
6
As Recipient
159
Total
165

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From: Jeffrey Epstein (Implied)
To: Melanie Spinella

Message to Leon regarding unresolved 'family office' situations, unfinished business (JPM, Phaidon, boat expenses), and staff issues (Joslin, Eileen).

Email
N/A

N/A

From: Leon (Leon Black)
To: Melanie Spinella

Outlining a proposal for payments (50/25), charity recommendations (15), and a schedule for payments ($40, $30, $10).

Email
N/A

None

From: Unknown (Likely Epstein)
To: Melanie Spinella

Complaint to Leon about family office incompetence, mention of Deloitte/PWC/BDO, request for 15 min meeting.

Email
N/A

N/A

From: sender
To: Melanie Spinella

Extensive critique of family office, demand for fees, and tax advice.

Email
N/A

Unknown

From: Unknown (likely Jeffre...
To: Melanie Spinella

Draft letter/memo regarding financial management terms and criticism of staff, followed by a note to Leon regarding an IRS response.

Email
N/A

Unknown

From: sender
To: Melanie Spinella

Follow up on meeting with Joslin and Joe; comments on Leon replacing Eillenn.

Email
2025-10-19

No Subject

From: jeffrey E. [jeevacatio...
To: Melanie Spinella

The email contains no body text, only a URL: http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2018/01/michael-wolff-fire-and-fury-book-donald-trump.html. The URL links to a New York Magazine article about Michael Wolff's book 'Fire and Fury' concerning Donald Trump. A standard confidentiality disclaimer is included below the link.

Email
2018-01-03

[External]

From: jeffrey E.
To: Melanie Spinella

An email containing a URL to a New York Magazine article about Michael Wolff's 'Fire and Fury' book concerning Donald Trump. URL: http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2018/01/michael-wolff-fire-and-fury-book-donald-trump.html

Email
2018-01-03

No Subject

From: Melanie Spinella
To: jeffrey E.

A reply stating 'We cannot print it since we don't subscribe', referring to the article sent in the previous email.

Email
2018-01-03

[External]

From: jeffrey E.
To: Melanie Spinella

An email containing only a link to a New York Magazine article: http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2018/01/michael-wolff-fire-and-fury-book-donald-trump.html

Email
2018-01-03

Re: [External]

From: Melanie Spinella
To: jeffrey E.

A reply stating, 'We cannot print it since we don't subscribe'.

Email
2018-01-03

Re: [External]

From: jeffrey E.
To: Melanie Spinella

A follow-up email containing a link to a Washington Post article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2018/01/03/new-trump-book-bannons-treasonous-claim-ivankas-presidential-ambitions-and-melanias-first-lady-concerns/?utm_term=.17d17352b1a4

Email
2018-01-03

Re: [External]

From: jeffrey E.
To: Melanie Spinella

A reply containing a different URL to a Washington Post article on the same topic, likely as an alternative to the one requiring a subscription. URL: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2018/01/03/new-trump-book-bannons-treasonous-claim-ivankas-presidential-ambitions-and-melanias-first-lady-concerns/?utm_term=.17d17352b1a4

Email
2018-01-03

[External]

From: jeffrey E.
To: Melanie Spinella

An email containing only a link to a New York Magazine article: http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2018/01/michael-wolff-fire-and-fury-book-donald-trump.html

Email
2018-01-03

Re: [External]

From: Melanie Spinella
To: jeffrey E.

A reply stating, 'We cannot print it since we don't subscribe'.

Email
2018-01-03

Re: [External]

From: jeffrey E.
To: Melanie Spinella

A follow-up email containing a link to a Washington Post article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2018/01/03/new-trump-book-bannons-treasonous-claim-ivankas-presidential-ambitions-and-melanias-first-lady-concerns/?utm_term=.17d17352b1a4

Email
2018-01-03

No Subject

From: jeffrey E. [jeevacatio...
To: Melanie Spinella

The email contains a single URL: http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2018/01/michael-wolff-fire-and-fury-book-donald-trump.html, which links to a New York Magazine article about Michael Wolff's book 'Fire and Fury'. The email also contains a lengthy legal disclaimer.

Email
2018-01-03

No Subject

From: jeffrey E. [jeevacatio...
To: Melanie Spinella

The email contains no body text, only a URL: http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2018/01/michael-wolff-fire-and-fury-book-donald-trump.html. The URL links to a New York Magazine article about Michael Wolff's book 'Fire and Fury' concerning Donald Trump. A standard confidentiality disclaimer is included below the link.

Email
2018-01-03

[External]

From: jeffrey E. (jeevacatio...
To: Melanie Spinella

Sent a URL: http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2018/01/michael-wolff-fire-and-fury-book-donald-trump.html, implicitly requesting access to or a printout of the article.

Email
2018-01-03

RE: [External]

From: Melanie Spinella
To: 'jeffrey E.' (jeevacat...

Replied with the message 'We cannot print it since we don't subscribe'. The importance was set to High.

Email
2018-01-03

[External]

From: jeffrey E. (jeevacatio...
To: Melanie Spinella

Sent a URL: http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2018/01/michael-wolff-fire-and-fury-book-donald-trump.html, implicitly requesting access to or a printout of the article.

Email
2018-01-03

RE: [External]

From: Melanie Spinella
To: 'jeffrey E.' (jeevacat...

Replied with the message 'We cannot print it since we don't subscribe'. The importance was set to High.

Email
2018-01-03

[External]

From: jeffrey E. (jeevacatio...
To: Melanie Spinella

Sent a URL: http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2018/01/michael-wolff-fire-and-fury-book-donald-trump.html, implicitly requesting access to or a printout of the article.

Email
2018-01-03

RE: [External]

From: Melanie Spinella
To: 'jeffrey E.' (jeevacat...

Replied with the message 'We cannot print it since we don't subscribe'. The importance was set to High.

Email
2018-01-03

No Subject

From: jeffrey E. [jeevacatio...
To: Melanie Spinella

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

Email
2017-11-09

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