The Author

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Mentions
76
Relationships
39
Events
31
Documents
35
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39 total relationships
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person Victor Cherkashin
Source journalist
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person Marilyn Georges
In law
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1
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person The Brother
Sibling
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location College
Archival
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1
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person Commenters
Creator audience
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person Author's Mother
Family
6
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person The Nephew
Family
6
1
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person Liz Smith
Adversarial prank
6
1
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person Bibi Netanyahu
Political contemporaries rivals
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person Heather Corinna
Professional support
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person Tony Comstock
Professional admirer
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person Angleton
Professional source
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person Oliver Stone
Professional
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person Andrei Lugovoy
Source interviewer
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person Bill Clinton
Social professional
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person White House
Contact
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person Gayle Rubin
Citation
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person Gloria Steinem
Adversarial
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person Harry Reems
Acquaintance
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person Soviet Dissidents
Legal representative
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person Ed Zschau
Student professor and mentee mentor
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person Igal Amir
Client
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person Unnamed Mother
Client
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person Professor Spiegelberg
Student teacher
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person Gurumayi
Devotee guru
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Date Event Type Description Location Actions
N/A N/A Tent cleaning labors Ashram View
N/A N/A Interaction at a Post Office involving a discussion on culture. Post Office View
N/A N/A Daily piano practice supervised by mother. Home (implied) View
N/A N/A Author leaving Washington Washington View
N/A N/A Study with Professor Spiegelberg Stanford View
N/A N/A First audience with Gurumayi Ashram View
N/A N/A Walk in the woods where Cernea revealed his identity. Woods near Stanford/Palo Alto View
N/A N/A BBC Interview off campus Off campus View
N/A N/A Graduation ceremony for The Energy and Resources Institute India (implied) View
N/A N/A Workshop on BDSM dynamics Unspecified View
N/A N/A A 'memorable party' thrown by the author. Unknown View
N/A N/A Protest at Kosher Deli Harvard Square View
N/A N/A Dinner meeting between the author and Stone where the payment and movie rights were discussed. Unknown (Dinner) View
N/A N/A Publication of 'A Sneak Preview of Richard Nixon's Memoirs' Unknown View
N/A N/A The author sends a fake manuscript page to Liz Smith as a hoax/trap to verify sources. Unknown View
N/A N/A Publication of book 'Confessions of a Pickup Artist Chaser'. Smashwords View
2016-11-01 N/A Conference incident involving a selfie and alleged touching (Item 6) Conference View
2015-10-01 N/A Author made arrangements to visit Moscow to investigate Snowden's defection. Moscow, Russia View
2015-01-01 N/A Author interviewed Anatoly Kucherena in Moscow. Moscow, Russia View
2013-11-01 N/A Meeting at National Hotel lobby bar National Hotel, Moscow View
2012-04-02 N/A Drafting of the manuscript page. Unknown View
2009-01-01 N/A Author wrote the original piece regarding masculinity. Internet/Blog View
2008-01-01 N/A AAAS Conference; Author and wife gave student a lift in a taxi AAAS Conference location View
2006-01-01 N/A Consensual encounter in hotel room (Item 1) Hotel room View
2002-01-01 N/A Guest lecture at Princeton University titled 'Drug Dealing for Fun and Profit'. Princeton University View

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This document appears to be a page from a personal essay or article draft discussing intergenerational conflicts within feminism and the author's mother's recovery from sexual assault. The text references a 2009 New Yorker article by Ariel Levy and details the mother's perspective that being a 'rape survivor' is no longer part of her identity decades later. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' footer, indicating it was part of a document production for a congressional investigation.

Article draft / personal essay / testimony
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a personal essay, blog, or journal discussing the psychology of jealousy, polyamory, and sexual preferences (specifically S&M and karezza). While the document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' Bates stamp, indicating it was part of a document production to Congress, the text itself contains no references to Jeffrey Epstein, financial crimes, or specific flight logs. It focuses entirely on interpersonal relationship dynamics and the author's internal emotional state.

Personal essay / blog post / journal entry (house oversight committee production)
2025-11-19

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The author responds to a series of complaints and allegations regarding their conduct, specifically denying harassment claims and providing context for interactions with students and colleagues. The document details defenses against specific items (1 through 6), explains professional relationships at Case Western and ASU, and asserts that the author's integrity is validated by their continued employment and invitations to speak at organizations like CFI.

Written statement / response to allegations
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be page 8 of a draft manuscript for an autobiography, likely by Alan Dershowitz (based on the mention of his book 'Just Revenge' and archives at Brooklyn College). The text discusses the influence of the Holocaust, the author's philosophy on autobiography versus privacy, and his family's background in Poland and Jewish neighborhoods in New York. It bears a House Oversight Bates stamp, suggesting it was part of a document production.

Manuscript draft / autobiography draft
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a manuscript (likely by Alan Dershowitz) detailing the author's legal advocacy for Soviet Jews. It recounts the story of helping Michael Cernea (Moishe Katz) defect from Romania in the 1970s with the help of Senator Kennedy, and the long-term pro-bono representation of Natan Sharansky alongside Irwin Cotler. The text concludes with Sharansky's release across the Glinicke Bridge.

Manuscript draft / memoir page / evidence document
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a manuscript (likely a memoir by Alan Dershowitz, given the context of the collection) discussing the separation of religious marriage and secular civil unions. The author recounts writing an op-ed on the subject which led to a phone call from then-Governor Mitt Romney, who asked the author to draft legislation on the matter. The author notes that Romney never responded to the draft because he launched his presidential campaign and likely feared backlash from the religious right.

Book manuscript / draft (house oversight exhibit)
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a manuscript (possibly by Alan Dershowitz, given the style and context) analyzing the legal strategy of President Bill Clinton during the Monica Lewinsky scandal. The text critiques the decision to allow Clinton to testify before the grand jury and discusses a conversation between the author and Clinton at a party on Martha's Vineyard regarding the Paula Jones lawsuit. The document bears a House Oversight stamp, suggesting it was part of a discovery production.

Manuscript draft / legal analysis / house oversight discovery
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a manuscript or memoir (likely by Alan Dershowitz) submitted as an exhibit to the House Oversight Committee. The text details the author's legal philosophy, specifically their refusal to represent 'professional criminals' or fugitives, and recounts their decision to decline representing Igal Amir, the assassin of Yitzhak Rabin, due to the author's objection to the 'rodef' political defense. The document contains a draft date of 4.2.12 and a word count.

Book manuscript / legal exhibit
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a draft manuscript (possibly a memoir) dated April 2, 2012. The author recounts a personal tragedy from July 2011 where their sister-in-law, Marilyn (a retired lawyer), was killed by a postal truck in New York City. The text details the family's review of security footage showing the truck in a 'game of chicken' with a van, and their subsequent frustration with the prosecutor who only charged the driver with leaving the scene.

Draft manuscript / book excerpt
2025-11-19

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This document is a page from a manuscript draft (dated April 2, 2012) discussing the legal distinctions between 'mercy killing' and 'mercy suicide.' It focuses on the Florida case of Patricia Rosier, who ended her life due to cancer, and the subsequent murder trial of her husband, Peter Rosier. A footnote discusses a separate case handled by the author involving 'altruistic filicide-suicide' where a mother killed her autistic son to protect him from an abusive father.

Manuscript draft / legal memoir
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a draft page (dated April 2, 2012) from a book manuscript, likely by Alan Dershowitz, given the specific anecdote about Skokie and his mother. The text is 'Chapter 8' and discusses First Amendment rights, specifically the 'fighting words' doctrine. The author recounts their involvement in the Skokie case, where they urged the ACLU to defend the rights of neo-Nazis to march, arguing against censorship even for offensive speech. The document bears a House Oversight Bates stamp.

Manuscript draft / book chapter
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a draft manuscript (dated 4.2.12) discussing the ethics of leaking classified information. The author (likely Alan Dershowitz, based on the mention of representing Soviet dissidents in the 70s) compares traditional journalists like Seymour Hersh (spelled Hirsh) and Bob Woodward unfavorably against Julian Assange. The text argues that traditional reporters engage in a 'quid pro quo' with sources to spin narratives, whereas Assange/WikiLeaks publishes indiscriminately for the sake of transparency.

Draft manuscript / article draft
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a manuscript or memoir (likely by Alan Dershowitz, given the 'pornocrat lawyer' and 'Harvard Square deli' context) included in House Oversight materials. It discusses the controversy surrounding the film *Deep Throat*, contrasting Gloria Steinem's view of Linda Lovelace as a victim with actor Harry Reems' claim that Lovelace was a willing participant. The text details the author's conversation with Reems and the subsequent feminist backlash and boycotts against the author for representing industry figures.

Manuscript draft / legal exhibit (page 111)
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page (p. 91) from a legal manuscript or book draft, dated April 2, 2012, likely written by Alan Dershowitz (based on style and document provenance). The text offers a detailed critique of Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes's famous 'shouting fire in a crowded theater' analogy from the *Schenck* case, arguing that it is an inapt and insulting comparison to political advocacy. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' Bates stamp, indicating it was part of the materials gathered during the congressional oversight investigation, likely regarding the handling of the Epstein case.

Legal manuscript / book draft page
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page (p. 89) from a manuscript draft, likely written by Alan Dershowitz given the autobiographical reference to 50 years of First Amendment litigation. The text outlines various legal exceptions to free speech (fighting words, criminogenic speech, etc.) and critiques the famous 'shouting fire in a theater' analogy attributed to Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes. It bears a House Oversight Committee stamp, indicating it was part of a document production for a congressional investigation.

Manuscript draft / book excerpt
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be page 11 of a book draft or manuscript, likely written by a former Israeli leader (context suggests Ehud Barak based on the Camp David reference). The text discusses the geopolitical situation of Israel, the aftermath of the Arab Spring, the Iranian nuclear threat, and internal Israeli political divisions. It critiques Benjamin 'Bibi' Netanyahu for using fear to win elections and references the author's own military and government experience.

Manuscript/book draft page (house oversight committee release)
2025-11-19

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This document is a proof page (p. xxxviii) from a book titled 'The Crooked Course', dated October 9, 2014, bearing a House Oversight Bates stamp. The text provides a historical overview of Arab-Israeli peace negotiations from 1967 to 2000, detailing the Camp David Accords, Oslo Accords, and the Israel-Jordan peace treaty. The narrative perspective is first-person ('me') from the viewpoint of the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East peace process in 1999 (historically Terje Rød-Larsen), discussing a private dialogue with Israeli PM Ehud Barak regarding withdrawal from Lebanon.

Book proof / manuscript page (evidence)
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be an excerpt from a letter or draft written by a self-described 'stand-up satirist' to an unknown political figure. It discusses controversies surrounding Colin Powell, specifically his relationship with Dick Cheney and his stance on gays in the military. The text concludes with a satirical joke comparing the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy to historical racial segregation in the Army. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' stamp.

Correspondence / satirical draft / excerpt
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a self-help or business productivity book (stylistically matching Tim Ferriss's 'The 4-Hour Workweek') that was included in a House Oversight Committee investigation file (Bates stamp HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_013861). The text discusses the concept of 'batching' tasks to save time and money, using a commercial printing example to illustrate setup costs and economy of scale. It advocates for checking email and mail infrequently to increase efficiency.

Evidence document / book excerpt
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be an excerpt from the book 'The 4-Hour Workweek' (likely by Tim Ferriss, though not explicitly named on this page), included in a House Oversight document production. It discusses the philosophy of the 'New Rich' and 'Lifestyle Design,' contrasting traditional retirement plans with immediate lifestyle freedom. The text recounts a 2002 invitation from Professor Ed Zschau to speak at Princeton University, leading to the development of lectures titled 'Drug Dealing for Fun and Profit.'

Book excerpt / manuscript (evidence file)
2025-11-19

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A page from a manuscript or memoir (page 49) detailing the author's spiritual explorations. The text contrasts intellectual pursuits at Stanford with spiritual submission to gurus like Baba and Gurumayi, explicitly mentioning the author's desire to lose egoistic concerns regarding his CV and physical attributes. It concludes with an anecdote about being humbled by Gurumayi while performing menial labor at an Ashram.

Memoir / personal essay / manuscript page
2025-11-19

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This page appears to be a draft of a philosophical or autobiographical essay (often attributed to Jeffrey Epstein in this document dump). The text weaves together complex concepts of dynamical systems theory and hyperbolic spaces with Jewish mysticism (the Zohar) and a personal narrative about the author's mother teaching him piano. The writing connects mathematical/musical theory with physical/sexual tension during the author's adolescence.

Manuscript / essay draft
2025-11-19

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This document contains a log of electronic messages from September 9, 2018, primarily sent by 'jeeitunes@gmail.com' (an alias associated with Jeffrey Epstein). The conversation concerns a meeting or lack thereof between 'the editor of the times' and an 'author' or 'official.' A redacted participant discusses the need for a 'trusted imtermeidiary [sic] to vett' information or individuals.

Electronic communications log (imessage/email metadata)
2025-11-19

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Page 309 of a manuscript or book discussing the economics of intellectual property (contrasting the USA and Europe) and the evolutionary origins of human creativity. The text cites Roger Penrose and David Deutsch to explore why creativity evolved, concluding with the author's own view on problem-solving and a section on the limitations of 'Computer Creativity.' The document bears a House Oversight Committee Bates number, indicating it was collected as evidence, likely in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation given the context of scientific discourse often associated with his circle.

Book page / manuscript page (evidence document)
2025-11-19

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This document is a detailed written rebuttal by a male academic (likely Lawrence Krauss based on biographical details like the move from Case to ASU to ANU) responding to specific allegations of misconduct numbered 1 through 6. The author denies the allegations, clarifying that a 'female companion' was his wife, describing a student relationship as professional mentorship, and citing university investigations (ASU and ANU) that cleared him of wrongdoing regarding a 2016 'selfie' incident. The text highlights the author's frustration with anonymous third-party complaints and alleged violations of confidentiality agreements regarding past HR matters.

Written statement / rebuttal (likely to a journalist or investigator)
2025-11-19
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3 total transactions
Date Type From To Amount Description Actions
N/A Paid The Author Kucherena or Snowden $0.00 The author explicitly decided NOT to send money... View
N/A Paid The Author Kucherena or Snowden $0.00 The author explicitly decided NOT to send money... View
N/A Paid The Author Kucherena or Snowden $0.00 The author explicitly decided NOT to send money... View
As Sender
16
As Recipient
19
Total
35

Fake Manuscript Page

From: The Author
To: Liz Smith

Photocopy of a retyped manuscript page with an inserted phrase about Nixon's trousers.

Letter/package
N/A

Recruiting moles

From: Angleton
To: The Author

Angleton described how intelligence services operate like corporate headhunters but require candidates to break the law.

Conversation
N/A

Questions for Snowden

From: The Author
To: Ben Wizner

Author planned to send questions to Wizner for approval before traveling.

Proposed correspondence
N/A

Questions for Snowden

From: The Author
To: Ben Wizner

Author planned to send questions to Wizner for approval before traveling.

Proposed correspondence
N/A

Questions for Snowden

From: The Author
To: Ben Wizner

Author planned to send questions to Wizner for approval before traveling.

Proposed correspondence
N/A

Appellate preparation

From: State Attorney Rundle
To: The Author

Request to consult with appellate lawyers and prepare for oral argument.

Consultation request
N/A

Script source material

From: The Author
To: Stone

Author asked if script was based on Kucherena's book; Stone replied no, he hadn't used it.

Conversation/interview
N/A

Fake Manuscript Page

From: The Author
To: Liz Smith

Photocopy of a retyped manuscript page with an inserted phrase about Nixon's trousers.

Letter/package
N/A

Script source material

From: The Author
To: Stone

Author asked if script was based on Kucherena's book; Stone replied no, he hadn't used it.

Conversation/interview
N/A

Statement

From: Unnamed Refusenik
To: The Author

Smuggled statement in the middle of a music tape to avoid Soviet detection.

Tape recording
N/A

Civil Union Legislation

From: Mitt Romney
To: The Author

Romney found the author's idea interesting and asked him to draft legislation to break the deadlock.

Call
N/A

Draft Legislation

From: The Author
To: Mitt Romney

Drafted legislation regarding civil unions submitted to the Governor.

Document submission
N/A

Marriage vs Civil Unions

From: The Author
To: Public

A column proposing separating the name 'marriage' (religious) from 'civil union' (secular).

Op-ed
N/A

Questions, requests for coffee

From: The Student
To: The Author

Requests to meet, joking questions/comments

Email
N/A

Monica Lewinsky

From: White House
To: The Author

Giving the author the phone number where Monica was staying and urging the author to call her.

Call
N/A

Cultural differences

From: Unidentified Male
To: The Author

Discussion regarding American vs. African culture.

In-person conversation
N/A

Linda Lovelace's allegations

From: The Author
To: Harry Reems

Author asked Reems if Lovelace was forced into performing; Reems denied it.

Call
N/A

Criticism of diction

From: Marlon Brando
To: The Author

Brando left a message criticizing the author's diction on the outgoing message.

Call
N/A

Status of promise to get rid of electoral college

From: The Author
To: Hillary Clinton

Inquiry about her promise to remove the electoral college.

Letter
N/A

Iran dialogue

From: SNC sources
To: The Author

Informing the author about the dialogue with Iran.

Informant/source
N/A

Rocket origins

From: Israeli Officials
To: The Author

Officials stated rockets were probably from other Palestinian groups, not official Hamas action.

Verbal/meeting
N/A

Publishing an article

From: Editor of the Journal ...
To: The Author

Request to publish an article by the author; identified by the author as a predatory spam attempt.

Email
N/A

Blog Discussions

From: Yearbook readers
To: The Author

Feedback on feminism, S&M, and articles posted on the author's blog.

Web comments
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Twitter Comment

From: Tony Comstock
To: The Author

I think that post of yours might be one of the most important things written about sex-positivity in the last 10 years.

Social media comment
N/A

Feedback on blog

From: Author's Mother
To: The Author

Discussion about how she raised the author and her regrets about not being able to teach certain lessons.

Written correspondence (letter/email)
N/A

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