File 026328
Email Exchange Between Michael Wolff and Jeffrey Epstein Regarding Settlement Coverage (File 026328)
Email correspondence between journalist Michael Wolff and Jeffrey Epstein discussing media strategy and settlement details, with focus on settlement fund allocation and attorney compensation.
Summary
Michael Wolff responds to Jeffrey Epstein's inquiry about potential press reaction to settlement fund allocation, suggesting that settlement money going entirely to attorneys rather than victims could be newsworthy. Wolff recommends a nuanced post-mortem analysis in the Wall Street Journal that would address Trump connections, legal proceedings, #MeToo implications, and financial motivations. The email includes a legal privilege disclaimer dated December 4, 2018.
From: Michael WolffSent: 12/4/2018 1:23:53 PMTo: Jeffrey Epstein [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Subject: Re:Importance: HighI think it's a useful point, potentially a powerful one. But I don't think anything is going to get attention now. Iwould look for some reporter to do a more nuanced post-morten on the case--with it's Trump overtones, legaljoustings, #metoo-isms, and profit-motives. WSJ is probably right place.On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 7:59 AM J <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:do you think the press would react to the fact that all the settlement money is going to the attorney and none tothe girls.? react to the fact that the case was settled but the lawyers wanted to trumpet their success.please 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 026328