File 029501
Email Chain: Media Inquiry About Jeffrey Epstein's Clinton Global Initiative Role (File 029501)
Email correspondence between FoxNews investigative reporter Malia Zimmerman and Alan Dershowitz regarding Jeffrey Epstein's involvement with the Clinton Global Initiative, with Dershowitz forwarding the inquiry to co-counsel Martin G Weinberg and Gerald B. Lefcourt.
Summary
Fox News investigative reporter Malia Zimmerman inquires with Alan Dershowitz about the accuracy and scope of claims made in a July 6, 2007 letter co-authored by Dershowitz and Gerald Lefcourt stating that Jeffrey Epstein was part of the original group that conceived the Clinton Global Initiative. Zimmerman seeks clarification on whether Epstein held any formal board or founder positions with the organization and what is meant by being part of the "original group." Dershowitz forwards this media inquiry to his co-counsel with high importance marking, suggesting sensitivity around the matter.
From: Alan Dershowitz______________________________Sent: 6/30/2016 2:45:27 PMTo: Martin G Weinberg I Gerald B. Lefcourt ; Jeffrey EpsteinDeeyacation@gmail.com]Subject: Fwd: media inquiry - FoxNews.comAttachments: Screenshot 2016-06-29 13.50.26.pngImportance: HighPrivileged - RedactedSent from my iPhoneBegin forwarded message:From: "Zimmerman, Malia McLaughlin"To: "Alan Dershowitz"Subject: media inquiry - FoxNews.comHi AlanI was reading through the files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, including the original criminal case whereyou defended Mr. Epstein, and saw a letter both you and Gerald Lefcourt co-authored on his behalf dated July6, 2007.The letter said "Mr. Epstein was part of the original group that conceived the Clinton Global Initiative, which isdescribed as a project 'bringing together a community of global leaders to devise and implement innovativesolutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges.' Focuses of this initiative include poverty, climatechange, global health, and religious and ethnic conflicts."I just wanted to clarify if Mr. Epstein was on the board of directors or listed as a founder anywhere or on anypaperwork associated with the foundation and if so, in what capacity. Also wanted to clarify what youspecifically mean by being part of the original group.I attached a screen shot of the exact passage I am referring to.Thanks,MaliaMalia ZimmermanInvestigative Reporter,FoxNews.com2044 Armacost AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90025HOUSE OVERSIGHT 029501E:This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information. It is intendedsolely for the named addressee. If you are not the addressee indicated in this message (or responsible fordelivery of the message to the addressee), you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments toanyone. Rather, you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender byreply e-mail. Any content of this message and its attachments that does not relate to the official business of FoxNews or Fox Business must not be taken to have been sent or endorsed by either of them. No representation ismade that this email or its attachments are without defect.HOUSE OVERSIGHT 029502