File 032832
Email Chain Between Michael Wolff and Jeffrey Epstein Regarding Legal Strategy and Media Coverage (File 032832)
December 4, 2018 email exchange between journalist Michael Wolff and Jeffrey Epstein discussing potential media coverage of a settlement case, including questions about legal representation and press strategy.
Summary
On December 4, 2018, Michael Wolff and Jeffrey Epstein exchanged emails regarding strategy for media coverage of a legal settlement. Epstein inquired whether press would be interested in a story about settlement funds going entirely to attorneys rather than victims. Wolff suggested seeking a reporter to write a detailed analysis touching on Trump connections, legal proceedings, and #MeToo context, recommending the Wall Street Journal as the appropriate outlet. Wolff also advised on whether to contact individuals named Matt and Sean regarding legal representation.
From: Michael WolffSent: 12/4/2018 1:34:27 PMTo: Jeffrey Epstein [jeevacation@gmail.com]Subject: Re:Importance: HighI think you should reach out to Matt. Moonves' guy, who I had lunch with yesterday, says he would probablyuse Hiltzig.On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 8:33 AM J <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:should i , or you reach out to matt. or sean. or ?On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 8:25 AM Michael Wolff wrote:I 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 noneto the 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 reservedplease 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, andHOUSE OVERSIGHT 032832destroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedHOUSE OVERSIGHT 032833