File 022941
Email Chain: ABC News Inquiry About Giuffre v. Maxwell Settlement (File 022941)
Email correspondence from ABC News producer James Hill requesting a statement from Jeffrey Epstein's legal team regarding the settlement in Virginia Giuffre's defamation lawsuit against Ghislaine Maxwell.
Summary
On May 24, 2017, ABC News producer James Hill contacted Martin G. Weinberg and Jeffrey Epstein's legal team seeking a statement regarding the settlement reached in Virginia Giuffre's defamation suit against Ghislaine Maxwell. Hill references court filings and deposition transcripts indicating that Epstein invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during his deposition in the case and notes that Judge Sweet had not yet determined whether Epstein's deposition or portions thereof would be admitted at trial. The email requests comment on the settlement or in response to Giuffre's allegations.
From: jeffrey E. [jeevacation@gmail.com]Sent: 5/24/2017 11:04:43 PMTo: Matthew HiltzikSubject: Fwd: Fw: inquiry re: Giuffre v Maxwell settlementAttachments: image001.pngPrivileged - Redacted----------Forwarded message----------From: Martin G. WeinbergDate: Wed, May 24, 2017 at 6:53 PMSubject: Fw: inquiry re: Giuffre v Maxwell settlementTo: jeevacation@gmail.com,Privileged - RedactedFrom: Hill, James E.Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 6:33 PMToSubject: inquiry re: Giuffre v Maxwell settlementGood afternoon, Marty:This is James Hill at ABC News.Do you have any statement you wish to share on behalf of Mr. Epstein regarding the settlement reached inthe defamation suit filed by Virginia Giuffre v. Ghislaine Maxwell?I know from the court filings and hearing transcripts, that Mr. Epstein was deposed in this action, but was notexpected to be called as a live trial witness.According to the transcripts - it was represented by plaintiff's counsel during pre-trial hearings, that Mr.Epstein invoked his 5th amendment rights and declined to answer substantive questions during thedeposition. It also appears that Judge Sweet had not yet made a final determination as to whether Mr.Epstein's depo, or selected portions thereof, would be admitted at trial (which is obviously a moot point,now).If you believe any of that to be in error, and/or if you wish to provide a statement about the settlement or inresponse to Giuffre's allegations about your client, please give me a call or reply to this email.If you have no comment, I'd appreciate you letting me know that.HOUSE OVERSIGHT 022941ThanksJamesJames HillSr. ProducerABC News190 N. State St.Chicago IL 60601(cell)(cell)(ofc)james.e.hill@abc.com©jameshillabcVirus-free. www.avast.complease noteThe 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 ofJEEUnauthorized 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 jeevacation@gmail.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedHOUSE OVERSIGHT 022942