Jay Lefkowitz
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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Client |
25
Very Strong
|
23 | |
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person
Jeffrey Epstein
|
Legal representative |
17
Very Strong
|
13 | |
|
person
Alexander Acosta
|
Legal representative |
11
Very Strong
|
5 | |
|
person
Epstein
|
Client |
9
Strong
|
5 | |
|
person
Alex Acosta
|
Legal representative |
6
|
6 | |
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person
Acosta
|
Acquaintance |
6
|
2 | |
|
person
Marie Villafaña
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Negotiating parties |
5
|
1 | |
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person
Alexandra Wolfe
|
Professional media relations |
5
|
1 | |
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person
Alexander Acosta
|
Professional adversarial |
5
|
1 | |
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person
AUSA Villafaña
|
Legal representative |
5
|
1 | |
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person
Kenneth Starr
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Professional |
5
|
1 | |
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person
Villafaña
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Opposing counsel |
5
|
1 | |
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person
USAO team members
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Adversarial |
5
|
1 | |
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person
Ann Marie C. Villafana
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Professional |
5
|
1 | |
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person
Acosta
|
Business associate |
5
|
1 | |
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person
Lourie
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Adversarial professional |
5
|
1 | |
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person
MR. EPSTEIN
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Professional |
5
|
1 | |
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person
Acosta
|
Professional |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
Villafaña
|
Adversarial professional |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
Alexander Acosta
|
Negotiation counterparts |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
AUSA Villafaña
|
Opposing counsel |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
Marie Villafaña
|
Professional adversarial negotiation |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
Acosta
|
Professional adversarial |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
Villafaña
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Opposing counsel negotiating |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
Villafaña
|
Legal representative |
5
|
1 |
| Date | Event Type | Description | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Plea negotiation | Negotiations for a plea agreement for Mr. Epstein were underway, with a deadline set for the foll... | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Lourie and Lefkowitz reach an agreement on plea terms. | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Private meeting between Acosta and Lefkowitz at a Marriott hotel in West Palm Beach regarding kee... | Marriott hotel, West Palm B... | View |
| N/A | N/A | Negotiations for Mr. Epstein's plea agreement. | N/A | View |
| N/A | Legal decision | The USAO rejected the new plea agreement proposal from the defense. | N/A | View |
| N/A | Legal action | Defense counsel Jay Lefkowitz submitted a revised draft plea agreement that substantially changed... | N/A | View |
| N/A | Plea negotiation | Lourie and Lefkowitz spoke and reached a verbal agreement on a plea deal. | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Deadline for signing an agreement regarding Mr. Epstein's plea. | N/A | View |
| 2025-11-19 | N/A | Breakfast meeting | N/A | View |
| 2025-10-01 | N/A | Meeting between Alexander Acosta and Jay Lefkowitz to finalize the Epstein non-prosecution agreem... | West Palm Beach Marriott on... | View |
| 2018-12-28 | N/A | SORA (Sex Offender Registration Act) hearing | New York (Implied) | View |
| 2011-03-07 | N/A | Attorney Jay Lefkowitz contacts Alexandra Wolfe regarding her inquiries about Jeffrey Epstein. | N/A | View |
| 2011-01-18 | N/A | SORA (Sex Offender Registration Act) Hearing to determine Epstein's risk level. | New York Supreme Court, Par... | View |
| 2008-11-24 | N/A | Proposed meeting between Jay Lefkowitz and Assistant U.S. Attorney (Monday before Thanksgiving). | West Palm Beach (implied) | View |
| 2008-11-24 | N/A | Jay Lefkowitz trip to see Jeffrey Epstein. | Unknown | View |
| 2008-06-23 | N/A | DOJ official sends a letter regarding the Epstein matter to Epstein's legal team (Starr, Lefkowit... | N/A | View |
| 2008-06-20 | N/A | Submission of defense materials by Kenneth Starr and Jay Lefkowitz to the DOJ (John Roth) regardi... | Email correspondence | View |
| 2008-05-19 | N/A | Jay Lefkowitz requests a meeting with Alex [Acosta]. | Unspecified | View |
| 2008-05-19 | N/A | Jeffrey Sloman responded to Jay Lefkowitz's email with a letter imposing a deadline. | Miami (USAO) | View |
| 2008-01-30 | N/A | Email correspondence regarding a new civil lawsuit against Epstein. | View | |
| 2008-01-04 | N/A | Proposed date for Epstein's plea and sentencing hearing. | Court | View |
| 2007-12-19 | N/A | Phone conversation between prosecution (Acosta, Sloman) and defense (Starr, Lefkowitz). | Phone | View |
| 2007-11-28 | N/A | Victim notification letter sent to Jay Lefkowitz. | West Palm Beach, FL (Sender... | View |
| 2007-11-21 | N/A | Meeting between USAFLS and Epstein defense team. | Unknown | View |
| 2007-11-21 | N/A | Meeting regarding Judge Davis's selection of Podhurst and Josephsberg. | Unknown | View |
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This page from a DOJ OPR report details the controversy surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's placement on work release following his guilty plea. It highlights the disconnect between the USAO's expectation of 'continuous confinement' and the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office's decision to allow work release, as well as the legal maneuvering by Epstein's defense team (Lefkowitz) to secure this privilege. The document establishes that while the USAO threatened to investigate if Epstein received special treatment, State Attorney Krischer confirmed Epstein's technical eligibility for the program.
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This document details the intense plea negotiations over the weekend of September 22-23, 2007, specifically focusing on the defense team's (Sanchez, Lefkowitz) attempts to avoid sex offender registration for Jeffrey Epstein. The defense argued there was a 'misunderstanding' at a prior meeting and that registration would preclude Epstein from serving his time in a federal camp, which was their primary goal for his safety. The document also includes a footnote indicating State Attorney Krischer faced pressure from Police Chief Reiter regarding the case.
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This document, part of a legal case filed in 2021, details communications and negotiations from September 2007 concerning a potential plea deal for Mr. Epstein. It highlights discussions among various legal professionals regarding charges, sexual offender registration, and the scope of a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA). A key aspect is the USAO's agreement, as part of a draft NPA, not to criminally charge Epstein's female assistants, employees of his corporate entity, and 'potential co-conspirators' in an ongoing federal investigation.
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This is a handwritten note from "Jack" (likely attorney Jack A. Goldberger) to "Barry" on the law firm's letterhead. Jack provides the phone number for an individual named Acosta and asks Barry to find out what Acosta says, because Jay Lefkowitz needs to call Acosta to finalize an unspecified matter. The note also mentions an enclosed document described as "fun reading on your Defendnt".
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This document is a page from a DOJ OPR report detailing a timeline of meetings between the USAO (including Alexander Acosta) and Jeffrey Epstein's defense team (including Dershowitz, Starr, and Lefkowitz). It covers the period from February 2007 to January 2008, categorizing meetings as 'Pre-NPA' and 'Post-NPA'. The table logs specific participants and topics, including the presentation of the NPA term sheet, discussions of investigation improprieties, and the negotiation of state plea provisions.
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This document is an email thread from March 7, 2011, in which attorney Jay Lefkowitz contacts Alexandra Wolfe regarding her inquiries about his client, Jeffrey Epstein. Lefkowitz asserts that previous press coverage has been defamatory and requests that Wolfe submit factual questions in writing to ensure accuracy. The top of the document includes fragments of questions regarding Epstein's sentencing leniency and his charitable work with Bill Clinton.
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This document is an email chain from March 2011 in which attorney Jay Lefkowitz forwards a media inquiry from Newsweek reporter Alexandra Wolfe to Michael Sitrick and Jeffrey Epstein (using the email jeevacation@gmail.com). Wolfe submits a list of questions for Epstein regarding the status of his business (specifically if it is still valued at $15 billion), his work during his prison sentence, his focus on his Science Foundation, and whether he remains close with Ghislaine Maxwell. The document contains a privilege redaction block and originates from House Oversight Committee files.
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This email chain from March 2011 features Jay Lefkowitz forwarding a press inquiry from Alexandra Wolfe (Newsweek) to Jeffrey Epstein and PR consultant Michael Sitrick. Wolfe submits a list of probing questions regarding Epstein's post-conviction life, business value ($15 billion), relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell, and charity work with Bill Clinton. Lefkowitz responds defensively to Wolfe, warning against libel and stating implies Epstein is traveling.
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This document is a legal letter dated May 27, 2008, from Kenneth Starr and Joe Whitley to Deputy Attorney General Mark Filip, supplementing a request for an independent review of the federal prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein. The letter argues that the prosecution is an unprecedented extension of federal law against a figure with 'close ties to former President Clinton' and complains that Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Sloman imposed an arbitrary June 2 deadline to force compliance with a Non-Prosecution Agreement, thereby attempting to bypass the requested review. The lawyers also allege misconduct, including leaks to the New York Times and conflicts of interest involving Sloman's former law partner filing civil suits against Epstein.
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This document appears to be an excerpt from James Patterson's book 'Filthy Rich' (marked as House Oversight evidence) detailing the aggressive legal defense mounted by Jeffrey Epstein. The text describes a 'year-long assault' on prosecutors by an 'army of legal superstars' including Alan Dershowitz and Ken Starr, noting that the defense investigated prosecutors' families to find grounds for disqualification. It chronicles the negotiations leading up to the June 30, 2008 guilty plea, where the prosecution insisted on two years imprisonment and sex offender registration.
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This document contains an email chain from March 7, 2011, in which attorney Jay Lefkowitz forwards a list of interview questions from journalist Alexandra Wolfe to Jeffrey Epstein (using the alias email jeevacation@gmail.com) and his legal team. Wolfe's questions probe Epstein's current status, including his relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell and Bill Clinton, his business valuation ($15 billion), his time in prison, and his reaction to his conviction. Lefkowitz prefaces the exchange by warning the journalist that previous press coverage has been 'defamatory' and requesting factual questions.
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This newspaper article from February 28, 2019, details the sexual abuse committed by Jeffrey Epstein, focusing on the testimony of Michelle Licata and the controversial non-prosecution agreement. It highlights the efforts of Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiner and Detective Joseph Recarey to pursue the case despite pressure, and the role of Epstein's high-profile legal team, including Alan Dershowitz and then-U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta, in securing a lenient deal. The article also touches on the defense's tactics to discredit victims and the broader context of Epstein's influence given his wealth and connections.
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This document is a court filing containing a Miami Herald article that details the 2008 sentencing of Jeffrey Epstein. It highlights collusion between prosecutors and Epstein's defense to minimize the judge's awareness of other crimes and co-conspirators, specifically citing a 2007 email from federal prosecutor A. Marie Villafaña. It also notes that victims' attorney Spencer Kuvin was present by chance but was unaware the hearing would dispose of his client's case without their notification.
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This document is a page from a Miami Herald article filed as a legal exhibit in 2019, detailing Jeffrey Epstein's 2008 sentencing hearing. It highlights the coordination between prosecutors and Epstein's defense to minimize the judge's awareness of the scope of crimes and co-conspirators, noting specifically that victims' lawyers were not notified of the plea deal. The document includes a photo of the Palm Beach County facility where Epstein served his time and references emails proving federal prosecutors sought to limit information presented to the judge.
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This document (page 12 of a House Oversight report) details evidence collected by the Palm Beach Police Department, specifically message pads showing Epstein's staff scheduled girls ages 12-16 daily. It describes the U.S. Attorney's Office's preparation of federal charges, including an 82-page prosecution memo and a 53-page indictment. The text includes a direct quote from a September 19, 2007 email from AUSA Villafaña to Epstein's lawyer, Jay Lefkowitz, demanding a conclusion to plea negotiations by the following Monday.
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This document is a legal filing (page 5) stamped by House Oversight, detailing allegations that Epstein's attorneys were aware of his scheme to recruit minors and worked jointly with U.S. Prosecutors to minimize his civil exposure. It cites an October 3, 2007 email from AUSA Marie Villafaña to Epstein's lawyer Jay Lefkowitz, which includes a draft letter stating that the U.S. government identified 40 victims of Epstein in Palm Beach, describing sexual acts ranging from massage to intercourse. The text also notes Epstein's agreement to not contest jurisdiction for civil damages under 18 USC 2255.
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This document appears to be an excerpt from the book 'Filthy Rich' (likely quoting Alexander Acosta) submitted as evidence to the House Oversight Committee. The text provides a first-person justification of the Epstein plea deal, arguing it was the best outcome given the risks of trial and state laws at the time. The narrator describes receiving a congratulatory call from an FBI Special Agent-In-Charge and peace-making communications from Epstein's high-profile defense team (Black, Dershowitz, Lefkowitz, Starr) whom the narrator knew from previous legal work.
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This document appears to be an excerpt from James Patterson's book 'Filthy Rich' (submitted as evidence to House Oversight), narrating the perspective of the U.S. Attorney (likely Alexander Acosta) regarding the prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein. It details the aggressive tactics used by Epstein's high-profile legal team ('Dream Team'), which included investigating prosecutors' families to find grounds for disqualification. The text outlines the plea negotiations in Fall 2007 and Epstein's eventual guilty plea on June 30, 2008, to state charges involving 18 months (referenced as 'two years' in offer) of imprisonment and sex offender registration.
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This document contains pages 188-189 from the book 'Filthy Rich', presented as a House Oversight exhibit. It details the controversial Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) signed by Jeffrey Epstein on September 24, 2007, which protected him from a 57-count federal indictment. The text highlights the secrecy of the deal, the high-profile legal team (including Ken Starr and Roy Black), the immunity granted to co-conspirators like Sarah Kellen, and the fact that victims were neither consulted nor notified.
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This document, likely a House Oversight exhibit referencing a Miami Herald investigation, details the lenient treatment Jeffrey Epstein received from federal prosecutors. It highlights how prosecutors, specifically Marie Villafaña and Acosta, communicated privately with Epstein's defense team (led by Jay Lefkowitz) to avoid paper trails and agreed to keep the non-prosecution deal secret, effectively bypassing the Crime Victims Rights Act. The text contrasts the prosecutors' view of the crimes as a 'local sex case' with the victims' lawyer's assertion of international sex trafficking involving over 40 identified victims.
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This article from The Virgin Islands Daily News details the 'unusual level of collaboration' between federal prosecutors (including Alexander Acosta and A. Marie Villafana) and Jeffrey Epstein's legal team during the negotiation of his non-prosecution agreement. It highlights the exclusion of victims from the process, the 'VIP treatment' Epstein received in jail (including work release authorized by Sheriff Ric Bradshaw), and subsequent legal battles by victims like 'Jane Doe No. 1' (Wild) and Jena-Lisa Jones to invalidate the agreement. The document also reveals that in 2011, the NY District Attorney's office under Cyrus Vance argued on Epstein's behalf to reduce his sex offender status, a move that shocked the presiding judge.
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This article from the Virgin Islands Daily News, originally by the Miami Herald, details how Alexander Acosta, as a federal prosecutor, negotiated a controversial non-prosecution agreement for Jeffrey Epstein in 2007. The deal allowed Epstein to avoid federal prison and concealed the extent of his crimes from his victims. The article highlights the involvement of high-profile figures and the ongoing trauma experienced by the victims.
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This document appears to be a page from a House Oversight Committee report featuring a photo of Alexander Acosta and a text entry for 'October.' The text details a meeting between then-U.S. Attorney Acosta and Epstein's lawyer, Jay Lefkowitz, at a Marriott in West Palm Beach to finalize a non-prosecution agreement. Key terms agreed to included canceling grand jury subpoenas, sealing the deal, and agreeing not to notify the victims.
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This document is an email thread from March 7, 2011, between Jeffrey Epstein, Jay Lefkowitz, and journalist Alexandra Wolfe. Wolfe submits a list of probing questions to Lefkowitz intended for Epstein, inquiring about his science foundation, business valuation ($15 billion), work during prison, relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell, and charity work with Bill Clinton. Epstein forwards the thread to Lefkowitz with a redacted privileged response.
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An email chain from March 2011 in which attorney Jay Lefkowitz (Kirkland & Ellis LLP) responds to inquiries from Alexandra Wolfe regarding his client, Jeffrey Epstein. Lefkowitz asserts that press coverage of Epstein has been inaccurate and defamatory, requesting that Wolfe submit factual questions in writing. The document includes fragments of Wolfe's initial questions, which reference Epstein's charity initiatives with Bill Clinton.
Secret Deal Agreement
Private meeting at Marriott hotel to agree to keep the deal secret.
Sentencing Agreement
Discussing the wording of the sentencing agreement for the judge.
Victim Notification
Complaining that Acosta assured him the office would not contact identified individuals or witnesses.
Victim Notification
Complaint that Acosta's office violated assurance not to contact identified individuals or potential witnesses.
Negotiation Dispute
Stating she 'bent over backwards to keep in mind the effect that the agreement would have on Mr. Epstein.'
N/A
Emails exchanged during NPA negotiations.
Revised Draft Plea Agreement
Sent a revised draft plea agreement, approximately an hour after Lourie's email reporting the deal. The proposal differed from what Lourie believed agreed upon, suggesting a 16-month federal sentence followed by 8 months of supervised release as home detention, and prohibiting USAO from immigration proceedings against Epstein's female assistants.
To finalize a matter
The note mentions that Jay Lefkowitz needs to follow up with a call to Acosta to finalize an unspecified matter.
Mr. Epstein's sentencing eligibility
Lefkowitz called and stated the author was correct about Epstein's ineligibility for Zone A or B, but if Epstein could get down to 14 months, he *would* be eligible. This communication implies a prior discussion where the author stated Epstein would not be in Zone A or B.
Plea proposal for Epstein
Described as happening "This morning" relative to Villafaña's email, Lefkowitz called to confirm Villafaña's assessment of sentencing guidelines but proposed that a 14-month sentence might make Epstein eligible for certain considerations.
Breach of Assurance
Claimed Acosta assured office would not contact identified individuals or potential witnesses.
Negotiation deadline for Mr. Epstein's agreement
Stating that if a signed agreement is not reached by tomorrow at 5:00, negotiations will end.
Revised draft plea agreement
Lefkowitz sent Villafaña a revised draft plea agreement with terms different from what was discussed with Lourie, including a 16-month sentence and a prohibition on the USAO initiating immigration proceedings against Epstein's assistants.
Plea proposal for Epstein
Described as happening "Late last night" relative to Villafaña's email, Lefkowitz asked about Epstein pleading to two twelve-month federal charges with half the jail time in home confinement.
Plea negotiation deadline
An email was to be sent to Jay Lefkowitz stating that negotiations would end if a signed agreement was not reached by 5:00 the next day.
Meeting follow-up
Thanked Acosta for commitment made during meeting; confirmed assurance that office would not contact identified individuals or witnesses.
Finalizing Non-Prosecution Agreement
Discussion regarding the non-prosecution agreement. Terms agreed upon included not notifying victims, keeping the deal under seal, and canceling grand jury subpoenas.
Representation inquiry
Lefkowitz stated he no longer represents Epstein and referred affiant to Martin Weinberg.
Representation inquiry
Lefkowitz stated he no longer represents Epstein and referred the caller to Martin Weinberg.
Representation of Epstein
Lefkowitz stated he no longer represents Epstein and referred affiant to Martin Weinberg.
Alexandra Wolfe called from Newsweek
Original internal forwarding of the request.
Fw: Alexandra Wolfe called from Newsweek
Forwarding a media inquiry asking for comments/interview.
Re:
Lefkowitz warns Wolfe about making factual assertions without checking facts, mentioning potential libel, and stating Epstein is traveling.
Fw:
Forwarding the thread with Wolfe. Marked High Importance.
Fw: Alexandra Wolfe called from Newsweek
Forwarding a media inquiry from Newsweek.
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