Event Details

An email from May 12, 2016, ostensibly from Jeffrey Epstein to 'Leon' (likely Leon Black), sent via Melanie Spinella. The sender uses an extended metaphor comparing his financial structuring work to a 'work of art' and expresses frustration that Leon's incompetent staff (Brad, Joslin, etc.) are ruining it. The email discusses ongoing IRS audits, a fee negotiation reducing a request from $40 million to $35 million per year, and warns against letting the law firm Paul Weiss see the 'entire story,' while closing with a personal note of non-judgment regarding Leon's private activities.