File 022187
CNN Reporter Inquiry Regarding Clinton and Trump Island Visits (File 022187)
Email from CNN reporters Melanie Hicken and Blake Ellis to Jeffrey Epstein's pilot requesting off-the-record information about whether Bill Clinton and Donald Trump had sexual relations with minors on Epstein's private island.
Summary
On October 13, 2016, CNN reporters Melanie Hicken and Blake Ellis contacted Epstein's pilot via LinkedIn InMail to request an interview. The reporters stated they were investigating allegations that Clinton and Trump visited Epstein's private island and sought to determine if either man engaged in sexual relations with minors there. They offered the pilot options to speak off-the-record, via phone, or anonymously by mail, emphasizing their focus was on Trump and Clinton rather than Epstein himself.
From: 111111111111.11111 <Sent:To:Subject:Importance:FyiSent from my iPhoneBegin forwarded message:Thursday, October 13, 2016 6:08 PMJEEFwd: CNN InquiryHighFrom: Melanie Hicken <hit-reply@linkedin.com>Date: October 13, 2016 at 8:03:22 PM GMT+2To:________________Subject: CNN InquiryReply-To: Melanie Hicken <59d7d715-38e6-4332-9945-5076dffc7f28@reply.linkedin.com>HiI'm a reporter at CNN, and my colleague Blake Ellis and I have read that Bill Clinton and DonaldTrump have both visited Epstein's private island. We are trying to determine whether there is anytruth to the allegations that either or both of these men may have had sexual relations with minorswhile there. We know that you have been Epstein's pilot, so we're wondering if you would be willingto speak with us completely off the record. We are not focusing on the allegations against Epstein --we are solely focusing on Trump and Clinton given the current allegations being levied in the press.If you don't feel comfortable sharing anything via social media or email, feel free to send us anydocumentation/proof that might be helpful anonymously via mail:Melanie Hicken6430 Sunset Blvd #300Los Angeles, CA 90028You can also reach us by phone:Thanks so much,MelanieNotinterestedView Melanie's Linked In profileYou are receiving InMail notification emails. Unsubscribe1HOUSE OVERSIGHT 022187This email was intended for. Learn why we included this.If you need assistance or have questions, please contact LinkedIn Customer Service.© 2016, LinkedIn Corporation. 2029 Stierlin Ct. Mountain View, CA 94043, USA2HOUSE OVERSIGHT 022188