File 032058
CNN Reporter Inquiry About Clinton and Trump Island Visits (File 032058)
Email chain from CNN reporters Melanie Hicken and Blake Ellis to Epstein's pilot Darren Indyke requesting off-the-record information about Bill Clinton and Donald Trump's visits to Epstein's private island and alleged sexual misconduct with minors.
Summary
On October 13, 2016, CNN reporters Melanie Hicken and Blake Ellis contacted Epstein's pilot Darren Indyke via LinkedIn InMail requesting an off-the-record interview. The reporters stated they were investigating whether Bill Clinton and Donald Trump had visited Epstein's private island and whether either man had engaged in sexual relations with minors during such visits. The inquiry was forwarded through multiple email addresses including attorney Kathy Ruemmler. The reporters offered anonymous submission of documentation and alternative contact methods if the pilot was uncomfortable responding via digital communication.
From: jeffrey E. [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Sent: 10/13/2016 6:14:55 PMTo: Kathy RuemmlerSubject: Fwd: CNN InquiryForwarded messageFrom:____________________________Date: Thu, Oct 13, 2016 at 2:08 PMSubject: Fwd: CNN InquiryTo: JEE <jeevacation@gmail.com>FyiSent from my iPhoneBegin forwarded message:From: Melanie Hicken <hit-reply@linkedin.com>Date: October 13, 2016 at 8:03:22 PM GMT+2ToSubject: CNN InquiryReply-To: Melanie HickenDarren IndykeI'm a reporter at CNN, and my colleague Blake Ellis and I have read that Bill Clinton and DonaldTrump have both visited Epstein's private island. We are trying to determine whether there is anytruth to the allegations that either or both of these men may have had sexual relations with minorswhile there. We know that you have been Epstein's pilot, so we're wondering if you would be willingto speak with us completely off the record. We are not focusing on the allegations against Epstein --we are solely focusing on Trump and Clinton given the current allegations being levied in the press.If you don't feel comfortable sharing anything via social media or email, feel free to send us anydocumentation/proof that might be helpful anonymously via mail:Melanie HickenYou can also reach us by phone:Thanks so much,MelanieReplyNotinterestedView Melanie's LinkedIn profileHOUSE OVERSIGHT 032058You are receiving InMail notification ern& UnsubscribeThis email was intended fo (Corporate Pilot in SoCal - Gulfstream GIV Current). Learn why we included this.If you need assistance or have questions, please contact LinkedIn Customer Service@ 2016, LinkedIn Corporation. 2029 Stierlin Ct. Mountain View, CA 94043, USAplease 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 032059