Fron ee Co: Subject: t/c with[M—re: Epstein investigation Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2018 19:22:36 +0000 Importance: Normal Called 12/19/18 at 09:30, to advise that we had opened an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein because J represents multiple victims / plaintiffs, wanted to ask about other individuals who might be useful to speak with in the initial stages of our investigation. 0 ¢h cal HEE advised the following: - primary J attorneys on the case are / were o said 2\so may work on it, in response to inquiry - also JJ has worked with] former 00), ancl - believes there was significant misconduct in or in connection to New York - believes there has been possible obstruction / perjury conduct in connection with civil suits - best place to start is with victim attorneys, worth talking tol We requested that our inquiry remain generally confidential given the sensitivities of the investigation, including the primarily covert nature of the investigation as well as a desire not to raise the hopes of victims at this early investigative stage. - [RJ advised that he intended to honor the request to keep the investigation confidential, within the bounds of collaborating attorneys We agreed to speak again in the near future to arrange for subsequent discussions. Assistant U.S. Attorney Southern District of New York EFTA00019473