Relationship Details

In this February 2019 email, Joi Ito writes to Jeffrey Epstein to update him on the status of donations to MIT. Ito reports that while MIT was able to retain funds from Leon Black, a $25,000 donation from Epstein's foundation was rejected ('bounced') by MIT and redirected to Arizona State University (ASU). The email includes a footer associated with 'JEE' and the email address 'jeevacation@gmail.com'.

An email chain from June 1, 2017, between Joi Ito and Jeffrey Epstein. They discuss securing funding, a 'donor advised fund,' and coordinating a pitch involving 'Reid' (likely Reid Hoffman). Epstein also shares an NYT article about Obama buying a house and recounts a cynical conversation he had with Reid regarding Obama's financial motivations versus altruism.

An email thread from early 2019 between Joi Ito and Jeffrey Epstein regarding financial donations. Ito informs Epstein that while MIT kept funds from Leon Black, they are rejecting a $25,000 donation from Epstein's foundation and returning it to ASU. Epstein responds by lamenting 'brutal press' and characterizing himself as a 'symbol for all ills' and a target for those who dislike 'trump types'.