Subject: Re: Media Attention¶
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2020 16:21:55 +0000¶
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Thanks appreciate the info - I’ll give you a call shortly¶
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Subject: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] - RE: Media Attention¶
Team FBI, yes, we have a media plan regarding the DOJ OPR report that will be briefed to the victims today. Whoever is the lead for this issue with FBI can call me to discuss.¶
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Yes, DOJ has a draft press statement (set for release only later today if needed.)¶
Making sure again everyone has seen this NY Post article today:¶
https://nypost.com/2020/11/12/fbi-sharing:jeffrey-epstein-probe-findings-with-victims-report/¶
I also wonder if there is some conflation of our meeting today with victims in Miami, on which news has gotten out, and, coincidentally, if this Miami Herald story from yesterday is correct (USAO or FBI in NY should know best), it seems that new information potentially revealing witness identities in the Maxwell case is set for today, because a court deadline passed last week in which the witnesses did not object to release of their identifies:¶
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article246965352.html¶
NY Post has an article floating that FBI is hosting a briefing regarding the current investigation. See below.¶
FBI NY wanted to know if ODAG plans on putting something out soon. I know from speaking to Stacie that a press statement is written but unsure if there should be any clarification:¶
https://nypost.com/2020/11/12/fbi-sharing-jeffrey-epstein-probe-findings-with-victims-report/¶
National Press Office at FBI HQ has been informed. I’ve also copied Amy Thorenson, NY Public Affairs Specialist.¶
Program Manager¶
FBI Victim Services Division¶
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