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An email thread from February 26, 2018, between physicist Lawrence Krauss and Jeffrey Epstein (using the alias Jeffrey E./jeevacation). Krauss states he is occupied and will see when he can 'get around to writing something,' to which Epstein replies, 'no rush, this is not going away soon.' The document includes Krauss's full ASU signature block and a standard legal disclaimer associated with Epstein's email address.

An email exchange from February 2018 between Lawrence Krauss (ASU Origins Project Director) and Jeffrey Epstein. Krauss informs Epstein he is occupied but will attempt to 'get around to writing something,' to which Epstein replies 'no rush, this is not going away soon.' The document includes Krauss's full professional signature block and Epstein's standard legal disclaimer associated with the email 'jeevacation@gmail.com'.

An email chain from February 2018 between Jeffrey Epstein and physicist Lawrence Krauss. Krauss discusses the fallout from allegations published by Buzzfeed and his decision to take a voluntary leave from the Board of the Bulletin to avoid being fired ('the alternative was worse'). Epstein advises Krauss to aggressively refute the claims, suggesting he frame them as 'ludicrous' or merely 'jokes' and compares the accusers' consensus to people agreeing they saw flying saucers.

An email thread from February 2018 between physicist Lawrence Krauss and Jeffrey Epstein (using the alias 'jeffrey E.'). Krauss confides in Epstein about the fallout from a Buzzfeed article and his decision to take a voluntary leave as Chair of the Board of the Bulletin to avoid a worse alternative. Krauss expresses despair about his career recovery and wishes for a distraction, specifically mentioning a desire for Donald Trump to be indicted.