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This document is a printed email from March 21, 2016, contextually identified as being sent by Jeffrey Epstein to Leon Black's assistant, Melanie Spinella. The sender aggressively criticizes Black's estate attorneys ('Alan and Ada'), warns that Apollo co-founders ('Josh and Mark') could exploit estate loopholes to harm Black's heirs, and demands a fee of $40 million (or $30 million lump sum) for restructuring the family office and estate. The sender suggests alternative payments including Miami real estate, art, or financing a new plane.

This document contains a series of emails, culminating on October 26, 2015, from Jeffrey Epstein (implied by context and tone) to Melanie Spinella and Brad Wechsler. The emails aggressively advise on the restructuring of Leon Black's family office ('Elysium'), recommending the firing of almost all staff except Heather, selling the publishing company Phaidon, and addressing significant financial issues regarding a private jet and art loans. Epstein criticizes the current management as a 'failed experiment' and a 'mess,' specifically mentioning Leon Black's decisions and suggesting Brad Wechsler replace a manager named Richard.

An email from Jeffrey Epstein to Leon Black (via Melanie Spinella) dated May 12, 2016. Epstein aggressively criticizes Black's financial team (specifically Brad, Castrucci, and Joslin), comparing his own financial structuring work to a 'work of art' that is being ruined by incompetent staff. The email discusses estate planning, missing documentation for deals and planes, an ongoing audit, and warns about IRS scrutiny.

This document contains an email chain from May 2016 involving Jeffrey Epstein (using the email jeevacation@gmail.com), Leon Black (addressed as Leon), and staff members Brad Wechsler and Melanie Spinella. The primary content is a lengthy, metaphorical email from Epstein to Black, comparing his financial structuring work to a 'work of art' that Black's incompetent staff (specifically Brad, Joslin, and John) are ruining. Epstein discusses managing an IRS audit, complains about the lack of IT and professional standards in Black's office, and negotiates a fee of $35 million (discounted from $40 million) to continue overseeing the financial entities and audits with the goal of concluding their financial interactions.

An email dated December 29, 2015, sent to Jeffrey Epstein (jeevacation@gmail.com), likely from Leon Black or a close associate. The sender harshly criticizes Epstein's office staff, particularly 'Brad' and 'Eileen,' for incompetence and lack of financial transparency regarding Phaidon and Regan Arts. The email concludes with specific instructions to restructure trusts, including the 'Judy Black trust,' appoint 'Suydam' as executor, and secure protections for 'Alex and Victoria' (Black's children).

This document contains two emails (May and August 2016) sent to Melanie Spinella, intended for Leon Black (addressed as 'Leon'). The writer (implied to be Jeffrey Epstein) demands a $10 million upfront payment to continue working until January 15th. The text heavily criticizes a CEO named 'Brad' for financial incompetence, discusses estate planning and tax returns, and uses a metaphor comparing the writer's financial services to a 'work of art' that is being ruined by Leon's staff.

This document is an email dated March 31, 2015, sent to Melanie Spinella, containing a detailed memo written by Jeffrey Epstein intended for Leon Black. The text outlines a timeline of their professional relationship from November 2013 to April 2015, detailing Epstein's advice on restructuring Black's family office, firing specific staff members (Tom, Eileen, Ralph), and setting up accounts with Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank. The memo reveals significant tension regarding fees ('Leon not wanting to pay more money') and Epstein's frustration with Black's refusal to follow his staffing recommendations.

This document is a log of digital messages from April 9, 2017, between Jeffrey Epstein (using the alias 'jeeitunes') and a redacted individual. Epstein describes his business as 'personal wealth,' explicitly naming Leon Black of Apollo as a client. He also discusses Donald Trump's advisors, claiming Trump 'doesn't listen often,' and mentions a meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping allegedly 'scripted by Kissinger.' The redacted respondent declines a potential meeting with 'Tom' on May 5.

This document is a printed email from Jeffrey Epstein to Leon Black (sent via Melanie Spinella) dated February 24, 2015. Epstein characterizes Black's family estate as a '$6 billion corp' with massive income but disorganized management, referring to the staff as 'children' needing a 'daddy.' Epstein proposes structural changes, references past warnings from 2014 regarding personnel, and suggests installing Larry Delson to manage the family office while asserting his own indispensable role in managing Black's complex financial affairs.

This document is a contentious email from Jeffrey Epstein to Leon Black, dated January 6, 2016. Epstein expresses deep dissatisfaction with a $20 million payment for recent transactions, arguing he is owed $50-60 million based on prior agreements and the value of his work, which included finding millions in dormant accounts, handling tax issues, and restructuring assets like Phaidon and the Gagosian contract. He criticizes other advisors (Alan, Brad Karp) and lists specific financial achievements to justify his requested fee.