File 019407
Email Chain: Jay Lefkowitz Media Response for Jeffrey Epstein (File 019407)
Attorney Jay Lefkowitz responds to Newsweek journalist Alexandra Wolfe's interview request regarding Jeffrey Epstein, emphasizing the need for factual accuracy in press coverage.
Summary
This email chain documents attorney Jay Lefkowitz's correspondence with Newsweek journalist Alexandra Wolfe regarding her planned article about Jeffrey Epstein. Wolfe submits detailed interview questions about Epstein's business operations, conviction aftermath, charitable work, and relationships. Lefkowitz insists on reviewing factual claims before publication to ensure accuracy and prevent defamation, citing prior inaccurate media coverage. The chain includes Lefkowitz's forwarding of the exchange to crisis manager Michael S. Sitrick, indicating involvement of professional reputation management.
From: Jay Lefkowitz _______________________________Sent: 3/8/2011 4:40:35 PMTo: Michael S. SitrickSubject: Fw:Importance: High; Jeffrey Epstein [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Privileged - Redacted----- Original Message -----From: Jay LefkowitzSent: 03/08/2011 10:39 AM CSTTo: "Wolfe, Alexandra"Subject: Re:Alexandra,I have not been able to respond to your questions because Mr. Epstein is traveling.But if you plan to make any factual assertions about him in your article, I hope you will run the factsby me, as you said yesterday you would do.Mr. Epstein has been the subject of many inaccurate and misleading articles, and I am sure Newsweek wouldnot want to make such a mistake or worse, libel him.Best,Jay----- Original Message -----______From: "Wolfe, Alexandra" ______Sent: 03/07/2011 02:04 PM ESTTo: Jay LefkowitzSubject: RE:Dear Mr. Lefkowitz,Here are the questions I'd like to ask Jeffrey Epstein. Would he be available to answer any of these onthe phone or by email? People have told me some of his thoughts on background but I wanted to see if hecould tell me or email me anything directly I could use on the record. Also I'd like to run theinformation I already have by you or him.Thank you,Alexandra-What is he chiefly focusing on now? Is he spending more time on The Jeffrey Epstein Science Foundation?Could he talk about his interest in science and the 2011 grants/conference?-How has his business been affected? Is there any new direction he's taking it? Does he still have thesame clients or new ones? Is it still at $15 billion?-Did he still work while in prison? How was that arranged? With whom was he working/advising?-Where is he spending his time now? How has his social life changed from three years ago?-Is he still close with Ghislaine Maxwell?-What were friends/colleagues/acquaintances reactions to his conviction?-What does he think about the sentence he got- was it too lenient or too harsh and why?-What is his side of the story and have people been supportive?-Is he continuing the charity initiatives he started with Bill Clinton, etc?-----Original Message-----From: Jay LefkowitzSent: Mon 3/7/2011 12:18 PMTo: Wolfe, AlexandraSubject:Dear Ms. Wolfe,HOUSE OVERSIGHT 019407I understand you have some questions about my client,Jeffrey Epstein. Given that much of the press coveragesurrounding Mr. Epstein has been inaccurate and in someinstances, defamatory, 1 would like to suggest that yousend me any facutal questions so that 1 can provide youwith accurate responses.1 am also available to speak with you. My number isThank you,Jay***********************************************************The information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayconstitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofKirkland & Ellis LLP or Kirkland & Ellis International LLP.Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to postmaster@kirkland.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments.***********************************************************This e-mail, including attachments, is intended for the person(s)or company named and may contain confidential and/or legallyprivileged information. unauthorized disclosure, copying or use ofthis information may be unlawful and is prohibited. If you are notthe intended recipient, please delete this message and notify thesender.***********************************************************The information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayconstitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofKirkland & Ellis LLP or Kirkland & Ellis International LLP.Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to postmaster@kirkland.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments.***********************************************************HOUSE OVERSIGHT 019408