File 019409
Email Chain: Alexandra Wolfe's Interview Request to Jeffrey Epstein (File 019409)
Email correspondence between Newsweek reporter Alexandra Wolfe and attorney Jay Lefkowitz regarding proposed interview questions for Jeffrey Epstein, mediated through legal counsel.
Summary
In March 2011, Newsweek reporter Alexandra Wolfe sent interview questions to attorney Jay Lefkowitz requesting direct responses from his client Jeffrey Epstein. Her questions covered Epstein's current activities, business operations, prison work arrangements, relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell, and his perspective on his conviction and sentence. Lefkowitz responded by requesting written factual questions to ensure accurate responses, citing inaccurate and defamatory press coverage. The email chain was forwarded between Lefkowitz, his colleague Kristin Andersen, and Michael Sitrick.
From: Jay LefkowitzSent: 3/8/2011 4:41:04 PMTo: Michael S. Sitrick [Subject: Fw: Alexandra Wolfe called from NewsweekImportance: High; Jeffrey Epstein [jeeyacation@gmail.com]----- Original Message -----From: Kristin AndersenSent: 03/08/2011 11:09 AM ESTTo: Jay LefkowitzSubjct: Alexandra Wolfe called from NewsweekPrivileged - Redacted----- Forwarded by Kristin Andersen/NewYork/Kirkland-Ellis on 03/08/2011 11:05 AM"Wolfe,Alexandra03/07/2011 02:09PMDear Mr. Lefkowitz,To"Jay Lefkowitz"RE:CCSubjectHere are the questions I'd like to ask Jeffrey Epstein.Would he be available to answer any of these on thephone or by email? People have told me some of histhoughts on background but I wanted to see if he couldtell me or email me anything directly I could use onthe record. Also I'd like to run the information Ialready have by you or him.Thank you,Alexandra-What is he chiefly focusing on now? Is he spendingmore time on The Jeffrey Epstein Science Foundation?Could he talk about his interest in science and the2011 grants/conference?-How has his business been affected? Is there any newdirection he's taking it? Does he still have the sameclients or new ones? Is it still at $15 billion?-Did he still work while in prison? How was thatarranged? With whom was he working/advising?-Where is he spending his time now? How has his sociallife changed from three years ago?-Is he still close with Ghislaine Maxwell?-What were friends/colleagues/acquaintances reactionsto his conviction?-What does he think about the sentence he got- was itHOUSE OVERSIGHT 019409too lenient or too harsh and why?-What is his side of the story and have people beensupportive?-Is he continuing the charity initiatives he startedwith Bill Clinton, etc?-----Original Message-----From: Jay Lefkowitz [mailto:Sent: Mon 3/7/2011 12:18 PMTo: Wolfe, AlexandraSubject:Dear Ms. Wolfe,I 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, I would like to suggest that yousend me any facutal questions so that I can provide youwith accurate responses.I 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 InternationalLLP.Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictlyprohibitedand 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 theperson (s)or company named and may contain confidential and/orlegallyprivileged information. Unauthorized disclosure,copying or use ofthis information may be unlawful and is prohibited Ifyou are notthe intended recipient, please delete this message andnotify 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 prohibitedHOUSE OVERSIGHT 019410and may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to postmasterairkland.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments.***********************************************************HOUSE OVERSIGHT 019411