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From: Michael Wolff
Sent: 2/19/2016 9:58:09 PM
To: jeffrey E. [[email protected]]
Subject: Re: Trump
Importance: High
ok
On Fri, Feb 19, 2016 at 2:48 PM, jeffrey E. <[email protected]> wrote:
paris be back the 5th for a few days we can do it then
On Fri, Feb 19, 2016 at 1:07 PM, Michael Wolff wrote:
Have to go to a funeral of an old relative in NJ. Won't be back into city until 3:30 or 4:00. Or what's your
weekend look like?
On Friday, February 19, 2016, jeffrey E. <[email protected]> wrote:
Im here today, ehud barak at 1 , would you like to join at 2?
On Fri, Feb 19, 2016 at 12:44 PM, Michael Wolff 1.111,ATrote:
NYT called me about you and Trump. Also, Hillary campaign digging deeply. Again, you should consider
preempting.
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From: Kathy Ruemmler
Sent: 2/21/2016 12:38:14 PM
To: jeffrey E. [[email protected]]
Subject: Re:
Importance: High
The Trump success is seriously scary.
Sent from my iPad
On Feb 21, 2016, at 7:00 AM, jeffrey E. <[email protected]> wrote:
you were right rubio looks better
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From: Michael Wolff
Sent: 2/24/2016 3:14:36 PM
To: jeffrey E. [[email protected]]
Subject: Re:
Importance: High
Yeah, you're the Trump bullet.
On Wed, Feb 24, 2016 at 10:12 AM, jeffrey E. <[email protected]> wrote:
Lots of reporters
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From: Tom Barrack Privat
Sent: 3/9/2016 5:28:29 PM
To: jeffrey E. [[email protected]]
Subject: Re:
Importance: High
Hope ur good. Let's catch up
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 9, 2016, at 6:26 PM, jeffrey E. <[email protected]> wrote:
hope you are well, photos look good. fyi I receive many calls a week about both Donald ( celina midelfart,
marla , beauty contest. mara lago etc) and clinton from reporters. less so recently with clinton , but my
answers are always i have nothing to say. or i try to ignore altogether. A few times i have been ambushed on
the street with questions . but am more careful now
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From: Michael Wolff
Sent: 3/18/2016 3:39:39 PM
To: Jeffrey Epstein [[email protected]]
Subject: Patterson
Importance: High
A few things to think about:
If the Patterson book is being published in August, that presents some time frame issues. You would not be able
to do a competing book or documentary before then. This is not to say that they shouldn't be pursued. In a
sense, better that they know what Patterson's position is and, a year from now say, be able to counter it. I have
some thoughts on book and doc to share at your convenience.
That being said, you do need an immediate counter narrative to the book. I believe Trump offers an ideal
opportunity. It's a chance to make the story about something other than you, while, at the same time, letting you
frame your own story. Also, becoming an anti-Trump voice gives you a certain political cover which you
decidedly don't have now. Still, this necessary involves you going public. And so the most basic decision is
about your willingness to do that. My view is that in a couple of weeks you could master message and technical
proficiency. I know a bunch of people who could be very helpful here. This would involve something along the
lines of you writing an op-ed, doing a high profile television interview (Charlie Rose, I'd say), and perhaps
some social media efforts.
Speaking of which, again, I think a strategic plan, involving your public identity, philanthropic activities and
interests, and the development of media allies, ought finally to be put in place. A big, comprehensive, expensive
effort.
The alternative is to continue to keep head down and hope Patterson book is just more he-said she-said and
Connolly getting lost in the reeds (which, as an inveterate conspiracist, he always does). My worry is that
Patterson can be counted on to produce a bestseller, and while he isn't regarded as a serious writer, he'll surely
be unloading a lot of tabloid copy. Because this will be tied to the election, the Trump-Clinton angle will amp
up the attention 10-fold, in fact, possibly, a hundred fold. Possibly more than anything you've encountered
before.
Meanwhile--
In a lawyer's letter, I'd suggest including the following points--not necessarily legal, but a warning about how a
press campaign might unfold (publishers are more worried about being caught in negative media controversy
than they are of legal threats):
1) Little, Brown has made on the record representations to at least one well-known journalist that it was not
publishing a book by James Patterson about Jeffrey Epstein--possibly an effort to avoid inquiries about the
questionable nature of the book;
2) The actual author of the book, John Connolly, is someone other than the stated author, James Patterson.
Connolly is known to have developed an obsession with Epstein, such that, his longtime employer, Vanity Fair,
has refused to allow him to write about Epstein for the magazine;
3) Sources have confirmed for us that Patterson has had little more than a minimal consulting role in the book,
and that Connolly has functioned in every material way as the book's researcher and writer. We believe
Patterson's "authorship" of the book will not stand up to scrutiny. And, indeed, that the entire notion of an
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extension of the Patterson franchise into nonfiction, as it has been used in fiction and children's book--
effectively other authors writing under the Patterson name—presents a host of journalism ethical issues.
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From: Kathy Ruemmler
Sent: 3/18/2016 3:57:19 PM
To: jeffrey E. [[email protected]]
Subject: Re: Patterson
Importance: High
Privileged - Redacted
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 18, 2016, at 11:41 AM, jeffrey E. <[email protected]> wrote:
----------Forwarded message----------
From: Michael Wolff -
Date: Fri, Mar 18, 2016 at 11:39 AM
Subject: Patterson
To: Jeffrey Epstein <j [email protected]>
A few things to think about:
If the Patterson book is being published in August, that presents some time frame issues. You would not be able
to do a competing book or documentary before then. This is not to say that they shouldn't be pursued. In a
sense, better that they know what Patterson's position is and, a year from now say, be able to counter it. I have
some thoughts on book and doc to share at your convenience.
That being said, you do need an immediate counter narrative to the book. I believe Trump offers an ideal
opportunity. It's a chance to make the story about something other than you, while, at the same time, letting you
frame your own story. Also, becoming an anti-Trump voice gives you a certain political cover which you
decidedly don't have now. Still, this necessary involves you going public. And so the most basic decision is
about your willingness to do that. My view is that in a couple of weeks you could master message and technical
proficiency. I know a bunch of people who could be very helpful here. This would involve something along the
lines of you writing an op-ed, doing a high profile television interview (Charlie Rose, I'd say), and perhaps
some social media efforts.
Speaking of which, again, I think a strategic plan, involving your public identity, philanthropic activities and
interests, and the development of media allies, ought finally to be put in place. A big, comprehensive, expensive
effort.
The alternative is to continue to keep head down and hope Patterson book is just more he-said she-said and
Connolly getting lost in the reeds (which, as an inveterate conspiracist, he always does). My worry is that
Patterson can be counted on to produce a bestseller, and while he isn't regarded as a serious writer, he'll surely
be unloading a lot of tabloid copy. Because this will be tied to the election, the Trump-Clinton angle will amp
up the attention 10-fold, in fact, possibly, a hundred fold. Possibly more than anything you've encountered
before.
Meanwhile--
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In a lawyer's letter, I'd suggest including the following points--not necessarily legal, but a warning about how a
press campaign might unfold (publishers are more worried about being caught in negative media controversy
than they are of legal threats):
1) Little, Brown has made on the record representations to at least one well-known journalist that it was not
publishing a book by James Patterson about Jeffrey Epstein--possibly an effort to avoid inquiries about the
questionable nature of the book;
2) The actual author of the book, John Connolly, is someone other than the stated author, James Patterson.
Connolly is known to have developed an obsession with Epstein, such that, his longtime employer, Vanity Fair,
has refused to allow him to write about Epstein for the magazine;
3) Sources have confirmed for us that Patterson has had little more than a minimal consulting role in the book,
and that Connolly has functioned in every material way as the book's researcher and writer. We believe
Patterson's "authorship" of the book will not stand up to scrutiny. And, indeed, that the entire notion of an
extension of the Patterson franchise into nonfiction, as it has been used in fiction and children's book--
effectively other authors writing under the Patterson name—presents a host of journalism ethical issues.
please note
The information contained in this communication is
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From: Kathy Ruemmler
Sent: 3/18/2016 3:57:38 PM
To: jeffrey E. [[email protected]]
Subject: Re: Patterson
Importance: High
On the shuttle back to NYC. About to take off
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 18, 2016, at 11:41 AM, jeffrey E. <[email protected]> wrote:
----------Forwarded message----------
From: Michael Wolff <
Date: Fri, Mar 18, 2016 at 11:39 AM
Subject: Patterson
To: Jeffrey Epstein <j [email protected]>
A few things to think about:
If the Patterson book is being published in August, that presents some time frame issues. You would not be able
to do a competing book or documentary before then. This is not to say that they shouldn't be pursued. In a
sense, better that they know what Patterson's position is and, a year from now say, be able to counter it. I have
some thoughts on book and doc to share at your convenience.
That being said, you do need an immediate counter narrative to the book. I believe Trump offers an ideal
opportunity. It's a chance to make the story about something other than you, while, at the same time, letting you
frame your own story. Also, becoming an anti-Trump voice gives you a certain political cover which you
decidedly don't have now. Still, this necessary involves you going public. And so the most basic decision is
about your willingness to do that. My view is that in a couple of weeks you could master message and technical
proficiency. I know a bunch of people who could be very helpful here. This would involve something along the
lines of you writing an op-ed, doing a high profile television interview (Charlie Rose, I'd say), and perhaps
some social media efforts.
Speaking of which, again, I think a strategic plan, involving your public identity, philanthropic activities and
interests, and the development of media allies, ought finally to be put in place. A big, comprehensive, expensive
effort.
The alternative is to continue to keep head down and hope Patterson book is just more he-said she-said and
Connolly getting lost in the reeds (which, as an inveterate conspiracist, he always does). My worry is that
Patterson can be counted on to produce a bestseller, and while he isn't regarded as a serious writer, he'll surely
be unloading a lot of tabloid copy. Because this will be tied to the election, the Trump-Clinton angle will amp
up the attention 10-fold, in fact, possibly, a hundred fold. Possibly more than anything you've encountered
before.
Meanwhile--
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In a lawyer's letter, I'd suggest including the following points--not necessarily legal, but a warning about how a
press campaign might unfold (publishers are more worried about being caught in negative media controversy
than they are of legal threats):
1) Little, Brown has made on the record representations to at least one well-known journalist that it was not
publishing a book by James Patterson about Jeffrey Epstein--possibly an effort to avoid inquiries about the
questionable nature of the book;
2) The actual author of the book, John Connolly, is someone other than the stated author, James Patterson.
Connolly is known to have developed an obsession with Epstein, such that, his longtime employer, Vanity Fair,
has refused to allow him to write about Epstein for the magazine;
3) Sources have confirmed for us that Patterson has had little more than a minimal consulting role in the book,
and that Connolly has functioned in every material way as the book's researcher and writer. We believe
Patterson's "authorship" of the book will not stand up to scrutiny. And, indeed, that the entire notion of an
extension of the Patterson franchise into nonfiction, as it has been used in fiction and children's book--
effectively other authors writing under the Patterson name—presents a host of journalism ethical issues.
please note
The information contained in this communication is
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From: Martin G. Weinberg
Sent: 3/18/2016 4:30:13 PM
To: 'effre E. '[email protected]]; Kathy Ruemmler_______________________________; Darren Indyke
Subject: ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE
Importance: High
Privileged - Redacted
From: jeffrey E.
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2016 11:41 AM
To: Martin Weinberg ; Kathy Ruemmler; Darren Indyke
Subject: Fwd: Patterson
----------Forwarded message
From: Michael Wolff
Date: Fri, Mar 18, 2016 at 11:39 AM
Subject: Patterson
To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]>
A few things to think about:
If the Patterson book is being published in August, that presents some time frame issues. You would not be
able to do a competing book or documentary before then. This is not to say that they shouldn't be pursued. In
a sense, better that they know what Patterson's position is and, a year from now say, be able to counter it. I
have some thoughts on book and doc to share at your convenience.
That being said, you do need an immediate counter narrative to the book. I believe Trump offers an ideal
opportunity. It's a chance to make the story about something other than you, while, at the same time, letting
you frame your own story. Also, becoming an anti-Trump voice gives you a certain political cover which you
decidedly don't have now. Still, this necessary involves you going public. And so the most basic decision is
about your willingness to do that. My view is that in a couple of weeks you could master message and
technical proficiency. I know a bunch of people who could be very helpful here. This would involve something
along the lines of you writing an op-ed, doing a high profile television interview (Charlie Rose, I'd say), and
perhaps some social media efforts.
Speaking of which, again, I think a strategic plan, involving your public identity, philanthropic activities and
interests, and the development of media allies, ought finally to be put in place. A big, comprehensive,
expensive effort.
The alternative is to continue to keep head down and hope Patterson book is just more he-said she-said and
Connolly getting lost in the reeds (which, as an inveterate conspiracist, he always does). My worry is that
Patterson can be counted on to produce a bestseller, and while he isn't regarded as a serious writer, he'll
surely be unloading a lot of tabloid copy. Because this will be tied to the election, the Trump-Clinton angle will
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amp up the attention 10-fold, in fact, possibly, a hundred fold. Possibly more than anything you've
encountered before.
Meanwhile--
In a lawyer's letter, I'd suggest including the following points--not necessarily legal, but a warning about how a
press campaign might unfold (publishers are more worried about being caught in negative media controversy
than they are of legal threats):
1) Little, Brown has made on the record representations to at least one well-known journalist that it was not
publishing a book by James Patterson about Jeffrey Epstein--possibly an effort to avoid inquiries about the
questionable nature of the book;
2) The actual author of the book, John Connolly, is someone other than the stated author, James Patterson.
Connolly is known to have developed an obsession with Epstein, such that, his longtime employer, Vanity Fair,
has refused to allow him to write about Epstein for the magazine;
3) Sources have confirmed for us that Patterson has had little more than a minimal consulting role in the book,
and that Connolly has functioned in every material way as the book's researcher and writer. We believe
Patterson's "authorship" of the book will not stand up to scrutiny. And, indeed, that the entire notion of an
extension of the Patterson franchise into nonfiction, as it has been used in fiction and children's book--
effectively other authors writing under the Patterson name—presents a host of journalism ethical issues.
please note
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From: Richard Kahn
Sent: 3/31/2016 8:27:13 AM
To: jeffrey E. [[email protected]]
Subject: Re: bad
Importance: High
Agreed. Trump appears to be losing momentum in polls even before that crazy comment. Think it may be
beginning of the end of him...
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/latest_polls/
Richard Kahn
HBRK Associates Inc.
575 Lexington Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Tel
Fax
Cell
On Mar 30, 2016, at 5:05 PM, jeffrey E. <[email protected]> wrote:
http ://www. nytimes. com/2016/03/31/us/p o litics/donald-trump-ab ortion.html?ribb on-ad-
idx=3 &rref=homep age&module=Ribbon&version=origin&region=Header&action=click&contentCollection=H
ome%20Page&pgtype=article
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From: Kathy Ruemmler___________________
Sent: 5/8/2016 1:08:03 PM
To: jeffrey E. [[email protected]]
Subject: Re:
Importance: High
What's more disturbing is that you are reading breitbart.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 8, 2016, at 5:17 AM, jeffrey E. <[email protected]> wrote:
http ://www.breitb art. com/20 1 6-pres idential-race/20 1 6/05/0 7/b ills-sex-accus ers-e cho-trump-hillary-enab ler/
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