File 029609
Email Chain Regarding MIT Foundation Donation and Leon Black Funds (File 029609)
March 2019 email exchange between Joi Ito and Jeffrey Epstein discussing a $25,000 ASU foundation donation being returned to MIT and Leon Black financial arrangements.
Summary
In this March 2019 email chain, Joi Ito notifies Jeffrey Epstein that while MIT was able to retain Leon Black funds, a $25,000 donation from Epstein's foundation to Arizona State University is being rejected and returned. The correspondence reflects institutional complications with accepting Epstein's charitable contributions, with Ito apologizing for the bounced payment. Epstein responds with commentary on negative press coverage and his public perception.
From: Joi ItoSent: 3/4/2019 4:08:40 PMTo: Jeffrey Epstein [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Subject: Re: $25K from ASUImportance: HighI'm good. Good luck!- JoiOn Mar 4, 2019, at 7:45 AM, J <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:brutal press. . sorry . it seems im a symbol for all ills. :). if you hate the rich, the men , the trumptypes . im your boy . at least for the moment. . hope you are wellOn Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 1:24 PM Joi Ito wrote:Thanks!On Feb 28, 2019, at 1:18 PM, J <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:No problem- Trying to get more black for youOn Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 1:10 PM Joi Ito > wrote:Hey Jeffrey.How are things?Just to let you know. We were able to keep the Leon Black money, but the $25K from your foundation isgetting bounced by MIT back to ASU.Sorry...- Joiplease 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 029609please 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 029610