File 030295
Email Chain Regarding G. Maxwell's Public Statement Strategy and Legal Concerns (File 030295)
January 2015 email chain between G. Maxwell, Philip Barden, and others discussing legal strategy and media response advice during emerging allegations, with consultation regarding Dershowitz's planned public statement.
Summary
In January 2015, G. Maxwell seeks legal advice on whether to issue a public statement denying allegations. Philip Barden and Ross G advocate for a public denial, citing Dershowitz's planned statement in The Times as justification and arguing that silence amounts to reputational suicide. Maxwell expresses concern about legal liability and discovery exposure in US litigation. The discussion centers on balancing reputational damage against litigation risk, with Maxwell ultimately deferring to Monday for further consultation with Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer.
From:Sent:To:Subject:G Maxwell1/11/2015 1:25:56 PMJ Jep [jeevacation@gmail.com]Fw:THE TERRAMAR PROJECTFACEBOOKTWITTERG+PINTERESTINSTAGRAMPLEDGETHE DAILY CATCHFrom: Philip BardenSent: Sunday, 11 January 2015 05:27To: __________Cc: G MaxwellSubject: Re:>Saying nothing is reputational suicide. Even if. is discredited by people will know JE paid her off andbelieve G was complicate absent a credible denial.Now it is reported that G engaged in direct abuse - as I feared would happen. Next reports to the authorities willbe made.It is necessary from a litigation, investigatory and reputational reason to issue a cogent denial.I can see why JE doesn't want this as it may not suit him but he is already toast.PhilipSent from my iPhoneOn 10 Jan 2015, at 18:42,'> wrote:Had Geordie on the phone half a dozen times today.He would have give us a better hearing than most I figure.Strongly believe saying nothing is the wrong thing - especially as Dershowitz has a big piece coming in TheTimes on Monday.Rest up and speak MondayBestRossSent from my BlackBerry0 wireless deviceHOUSE OVERSIGHT 030295From: Philip Barden <Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2015 18:27:12 +0000To: G Maxwell>>Cc: Ross G°w>Subject: Re:AllI am back on line now.I see the statement didn't go. Monday? Maybe tomorrow?>I will speak to Jeffery Epstein's lawyer but JE has a conflict with you and will want your silence as whilst youare being attacked there is less heat on him.Either is lying or not. If we let her lie without challenge then the lies become the reality andthat may lead to you facing investigation. These are serious allegations and In the UK prosecuting people whoface allegations of sex abuse is now common place and a lot of resources are focused on this.We can't sit back and let you be a conspirator by silence.Your are not guilty and must follow Dershowtiz line. He is a leading lawyer and he hasn't followed the don't sayanything for fear of litigation. He has rightly called . bluff and shouted his innocence.You have to stand up and deny the allegations or be branded guilty by association and that may lead to otherinvestigations and worse.I feel I am going around in circles.I know what is right to do and that is to shout your innocence.Try and get some rest. Call me tomorrow if you want anytime.Speak to Deshowitz.Don't allay yourself to JE as that is not the way to go.BestPhilipSent from my iPhoneOn 10 Jan 2015, at 16:02, "G Maxwell"wrote:I am out of my depth to understanding defamation and other legal hazards and don't want to end up in a law suitHOUSE OVERSIGHT 030296aimed at me from anyone if I can help it. Apparently even saying is a her has hazard! I have neverbeen in a suit criminal or civil and want it to stay that way.The US lawyers for the Jane Does are filling additional discovery motions and if I speak I open my self to beingpart of discovery apparently. I am trying to stay out of litigation and not have to employ lawyers for years as Iget lost in US legal nightmare. I stand no legal risk currently on these old charges and civil suits against JeffreyWe need to consult with US lawyers on any statement I make and the complaints tooPerhaps we make a statement of the legal risk of saying anything for potential defamation or something thatprevents a full and frank detailed rebuttal + the press not being the place for that? Regardless, Philip plse calljeffrey lawyer and see what you can understand from him and pehaps craft something in conjunction with him?Either way I think you need to speak to him to understand my risk so you can help me understand it - too maycooks in the kitchen and I can't make good decisions. Plse reach out to him today+ I have already suffered such a terrible and painful loss over the last few days that I can't even see what lifeafter press he'll even looks like - statements that don't address all just lead to more questions. .what is myrelationship to clinton ? Andrew on and on.Let's rest till monday. 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