Leon Black
PersonRelationship Network
Event Timeline
| Connected Entity | Relationship Type |
Strength
(mentions)
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Documents | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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person
Jeffrey Epstein
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Professional advisor |
5
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1 | |
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person
Elisa New
|
Grantee donor |
5
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1 | |
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person
Jeffrey Epstein
|
Mentioned connection |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
Jeffrey E. (Epstein)
|
Correspondents |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
Joi Ito
|
Donor recipient |
5
|
1 | |
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organization
APO
|
Executive |
5
|
1 | |
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person
sender
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Client |
5
|
1 | |
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person
Jeffrey Epstein
|
Social professional |
5
|
1 | |
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person
carlyn joslin castrucci
|
Legal representative |
5
|
1 | |
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person
Jeffrey Epstein
|
Social |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
Alex/Victoria
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Family |
5
|
1 | |
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person
Putin
|
Business associate |
2
|
2 | |
|
person
Brad
|
Client |
2
|
2 | |
|
person
Alex
|
Family |
1
|
1 | |
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organization
[REDACTED]
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Mentioned |
1
|
1 | |
|
person
jared
|
Business associate |
1
|
1 | |
|
person
Marc Rowan
|
Business associate |
1
|
1 | |
|
person
Jeffrey Epstein
|
Professional advisory |
1
|
1 | |
|
person
Michael Milken
|
Mentorship |
1
|
1 | |
|
person
MR. EPSTEIN
|
Business associate |
1
|
1 | |
|
person
GHISLAINE MAXWELL
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Acquaintance |
1
|
1 | |
|
person
Victoria Black
|
Family |
1
|
1 | |
|
person
Alan
|
Client |
1
|
1 | |
|
person
Dave Kelley
|
Investigator subject |
1
|
1 |
| Date | Event Type | Description | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | Cleaning up 'Carlyn's mess'. | Unknown | View |
| N/A | N/A | Meeting in dining room where Epstein requested upfront fees. | Dining Room | View |
| N/A | N/A | Hiring of Brad to run the office. | Family Office | View |
| N/A | N/A | The 'Carlyn mess' | Unknown | View |
| N/A | N/A | Meeting in dining room regarding upfront advisory fees. | Epstein's Dining Room | View |
| N/A | N/A | Discussion about Mr. Epstein's work for Leon Black. | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Meeting in the dining room regarding advisory fees. | Author's Dining Room | View |
| N/A | N/A | Kushner offered Marc Rowan the job of Director of OMB; Rowan declined. | New York / Washington | View |
| N/A | N/A | Dinners at Epstein's home with high-profile businessmen. | Epstein's home | View |
| N/A | N/A | Meeting in dining room regarding advisory fees. | Dining room | View |
| N/A | N/A | Intervention on GRATs | Unspecified | View |
| 2025-11-17 | N/A | Southampton movie screening attended by Epstein, Wilbur Ross, and Leon Black. | Southampton | View |
| 2025-06-01 | N/A | Agreements regarding Phaidon payout percentages. | N/A | View |
| 2021-07-31 | N/A | Leon Black scheduled to cede his role as CEO of Apollo. | N/A | View |
| 2020-11-24 | N/A | Apollo internal investigation regarding Leon Black's relationship with Epstein. | Apollo/Dechert | View |
| 2018-11-19 | N/A | Discussion regarding access/clearance for 'Burke', interactions with staff involving Alex Spiro, ... | Unknown (likely NYC context) | View |
| 2017-12-06 | N/A | Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference | Unknown (likely NYC) | View |
| 2017-05-23 | N/A | Jeffrey Epstein sent an email to Leon Black containing information about an attorney named Weinga... | N/A | View |
| 2017-01-30 | N/A | Jeffrey E. sent an email with a news article link to Leon Black. Leon Black's office (Melanie) re... | N/A | View |
| 2017-01-30 | N/A | Jeffrey E. Epstein sent an email with a link to a news article about President Trump to Leon Black. | N/A | View |
| 2017-01-30 | N/A | Jeffrey Epstein sent a news article link to Leon Black. Black's assistant, Melanie, replied that ... | N/A | View |
| 2017-01-30 | N/A | Jeffrey Epstein sent an email containing a link to a New York Daily News article to Leon Black. A... | N/A | View |
| 2016-10-17 | N/A | Email exchange regarding the finalization and electronic filing of taxes, discussing specific ded... | N/A | View |
| 2016-05-01 | N/A | IRS Audit/Information Request | N/A | View |
| 2016-01-29 | N/A | Date of original text or correspondence referenced in the August email. | N/A | View |
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This document is an email from March 20, 2016, sent by Jeffrey Epstein (implied) to Melanie Spinella, containing a draft of a highly contentious letter intended for Leon Black. In the draft, Epstein disputes a payment of $20 million for advisory services, claiming the agreed value was in the $50-60 million range for a $600 million transaction involving Phaidon and other assets. Epstein invokes their close friendship, mentions specific financial details including 'Apollo agreements' and 'BRH agreement,' and expresses unease about the fairness of the compensation.
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This document contains email correspondence and notes, likely from Jeffrey Epstein to Leon Black (via assistant Melanie Spinella), dated 2015. The text details a deterioration in their professional relationship, with Epstein proposing a severance of ties in exchange for significant payments ($25 million for the current year and $40 million for the next). The content discusses complex financial structures involving Apollo, Phaidon, LBF Holdings, tax issues, and art distribution, while criticizing current staff members like Brad.
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This document appears to be a memo or draft correspondence from Jeffrey Epstein to Leon Black (inferred from context). The text outlines specific advice regarding Black's estate planning, trusts for his children and wife, and various business entities like Phaidon and Artspace. The second half of the document details a significant financial dispute where Epstein claims he is owed a transaction fee of $50-60 million, expressing frustration that the agreed terms were unilaterally changed and criticizing the involvement of another advisor, Alan.
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This document is a memo or email, likely from Jeffrey Epstein to Leon Black (referred to as 'Leon'), dated approximately one year after February 17, 2014. The writer admonishes Black for ignoring previous advice regarding the management of his family office, specifically criticizing an employee named Eileen and the refusal to hire Epstein's team to handle complex issues. The text highlights financial disagreements where Black negotiated down Epstein's fees despite the difficulties encountered, and references specific operational failures involving JPMorgan accounts and tax characterization.
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This document is an email from Jeffrey Epstein (implied) to Brad Karp and Melanie Spinella, addressed to 'Brad' and 'Leon' (Leon Black). Epstein lists numerous financial services he performed for Black, including finding millions in dormant accounts, restructuring art contracts (Gagosian), and managing tax issues, while criticizing Black's other advisors (Wechsler, Bronstein, Halperin). The email also details an urgent situation regarding IRS Form 8865 filings for Apollo Global Management (AGM), mentioning Epstein stepping out of a dinner with 'heads of state' to handle it.
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This document appears to be a draft memo or email from Jeffrey Epstein to Leon Black (inferred). The first section details specific estate planning advice, including executor appointments (Suydam), trust management for 'Judy Black' and children 'Alex and Victoria', and tax strategies involving 'Athene' and 'Phaidon'. The second section is a grievance regarding unpaid advisory fees; Epstein claims he was owed 50-60 million for a transaction strategy but was only paid 20 million after intervention by Brad Karp, despite a prior verbal agreement.
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A September 2016 email/memo, likely from Jeffrey Epstein to Leon Black (via Melanie Spinella), demanding $35-40 million annually for financial structuring services referred to as 'artwork.' Epstein criticizes the recipient's staff (specifically 'Brad'), warns against giving the law firm Paul Weiss access to the 'entire story,' and advises on specific business moves involving Regan Arts, Phaidon, and Artspace. The document reveals deep involvement in the recipient's estate planning, tax strategies (GRATs), and organizational structure.
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An email from Jeffrey Epstein to Leon Black (via Melanie Spinella) dated May 12, 2016. Epstein aggressively criticizes Black's financial team (specifically Brad, Castrucci, and Joslin), comparing his own financial structuring work to a 'work of art' that is being ruined by incompetent staff. The email discusses estate planning, missing documentation for deals and planes, an ongoing audit, and warns about IRS scrutiny.
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This document contains a highly aggressive draft or email (likely from Jeffrey Epstein to Leon Black) responding to an administrative email from Jeannine Jeskewitz dated April 6, 2018. The author demands an annual fee of $40 million for estate planning and tax services, outlining a payment schedule of $25 million upfront and subsequent installments. The text harshly criticizes the recipient's family and current advisors (specifically Halperin and Wechsler), proposes 'Barry' as a new trustee, and orders the liquidation of 'Artspace' and 'Regan Arts'.
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In this April 2016 email (likely from Jeffrey Epstein to Leon Black via assistant Melanie Spinella), the sender demands a $40 million fee for services related to the recipient's family office, trusts, and Apollo agreements. The sender suggests payment could be made via cash, Miami real estate, art, or financing a new plane. The document also details a dispute over hiring an individual named Castrucci and references legal work by Paul Weiss and Akin.
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This document contains a printed email chain from March 2016, addressed to Melanie Spinella but clearly directed at a high-net-worth individual, highly likely Leon Black (evidenced by references to 'Debra', 'Josh and Mark', and 'Black family partner docs'). The sender (likely Jeffrey Epstein) harshly criticizes the recipient's estate attorneys ('Alan and Ada') for incompetence regarding succession planning and warns that business partners 'Josh and Mark' (likely Apollo's Josh Harris and Marc Rowan) could disadvantage the recipient's heirs. The emails outline a massive restructuring of the recipient's financial life, including 'airplane restructure', 'Phaidon sale', and establishing new trusts to avoid taxes.
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This document contains an email thread (likely a draft forwarded to himself by Jeffrey Epstein) addressed to Leon Black regarding a dispute over financial compensation for complex tax and estate planning services. The writer expresses frustration that an agreed-upon fee range of 50-60 million was reduced to 20 million despite saving the recipient over 600 million in taxes.
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This document is a contentious email from Jeffrey Epstein to Leon Black, dated January 6, 2016. Epstein expresses deep dissatisfaction with a $20 million payment for recent transactions, arguing he is owed $50-60 million based on prior agreements and the value of his work, which included finding millions in dormant accounts, handling tax issues, and restructuring assets like Phaidon and the Gagosian contract. He criticizes other advisors (Alan, Brad Karp) and lists specific financial achievements to justify his requested fee.
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A letter, likely from Jeffrey Epstein to Leon Black (inferred from context regarding family and business holdings), critiquing Black's financial management and staff. The author advises on estate planning, including trusts (GRATs), wills, and executor appointments, while highlighting significant financial mismanagement in entities like Regan Arts and Artspace. The letter also details a dispute over advisory fees regarding a 'Phaidon payout' and mentions a complex tax issue involving 'Rowen' (Marc Rowan) and 'Athene' potentially involving 2 billion in taxes.
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A drafted memo or email from Jeffrey Epstein (contextually implied) to Leon Black (implied) outlining extensive tax and estate planning tasks, including GRAT issues and estate returns. The document primarily focuses on a fee dispute where Epstein claims he is owed significantly more ($50-60m) than the $20m offered for his advisory work on a transaction involving Phaidon and other entities. Epstein disparages other advisors (Alan, Rick Bronstein) and lists money he allegedly 'found' for the recipient, including $11 million in dormant accounts.
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An email dated December 29, 2015, sent to Jeffrey Epstein (jeevacation@gmail.com), likely from Leon Black or a close associate. The sender harshly criticizes Epstein's office staff, particularly 'Brad' and 'Eileen,' for incompetence and lack of financial transparency regarding Phaidon and Regan Arts. The email concludes with specific instructions to restructure trusts, including the 'Judy Black trust,' appoint 'Suydam' as executor, and secure protections for 'Alex and Victoria' (Black's children).
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This document appears to be a draft letter or email from Jeffrey Epstein to Leon Black (identified via context clues like 'Leon's desk' and the 'Carlyn' references). Epstein expresses frustration regarding the incompetence of Black's staff (specifically Eileen), defends the value of his 'architecture' and financial advice, and references a $30 million cleanup of 'Carlyn's mess.' He leverages their 'very close' friendship while aggressively negotiating payment terms and warning Black of future financial perils.
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This document is a printed email from February 2015, contextually from Jeffrey Epstein to Leon Black. Epstein critiques the chaotic state of Black's 'family office,' comparing it to a $6 billion corporation with insufficient oversight. He re-quotes a warning from February 2014 where he famously stated 'Your family office needs a daddy,' suggested installing Larry Delson as a manager, and explicitly warned that his (Epstein's) organization handling complex issues would be 'very costly.'
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This document contains a forwarded email chain from late 2015, seemingly from Jeffrey Epstein to Melanie Spinella (likely an intermediary for Leon Black). The text details Epstein's frustration with the client's staff (Brad, Joslin), discusses complex financial structures involving Apollo and Phaidon (valuing $1.8 billion), and explicitly proposes ending their business relationship. Epstein demands a $25 million payment for the current year and $40 million for the following year to conclude their professional arrangement.
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A document likely written by Jeffrey Epstein to Leon Black (inferred from references to 'Leon' and the 'Carlyn' art partnership). The author expresses frustration over the recipient's office staff (Eileen, Brad), specifically their incompetence in handling financial structures and failing to use a JPM account. The author highlights their role in resolving a $30 million issue ('Carlyn's mess') and asserts that work for the 2014 tax year (closing Oct 2015) requires new payment terms, emphasizing that they will not work for free despite their close friendship.
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An email thread from September 19, 2014, between Jeffrey Epstein and Kathy Ruemmler during the UN General Assembly week in New York. Epstein lists a significant number of high-profile individuals (Thiel, Summers, Clinton, etc.) he is seemingly in contact with or aware of, inviting Ruemmler to meet them. The conversation also touches on Ruemmler's schedule, her need to speak to 'the boss,' and a discussion regarding professional, emotional, and financial risk/reward.
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An email chain from September 19, 2014, between Jeffrey Epstein and Kathy Ruemmler. The conversation begins with Ruemmler discussing a professional decision involving a 'boss' and weighing risks, while Epstein advises her. The thread culminates in Epstein listing a significant number of high-profile global figures (Thiel, Summers, Clinton, various foreign dignitaries) who are in town for the Climate Summit and UN Security Council, inviting Ruemmler to join him.
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An email thread from early 2019 between Joi Ito and Jeffrey Epstein regarding financial donations. Ito informs Epstein that while MIT kept funds from Leon Black, they are rejecting a $25,000 donation from Epstein's foundation and returning it to ASU. Epstein responds by lamenting 'brutal press' and characterizing himself as a 'symbol for all ills' and a target for those who dislike 'trump types'.
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This document is a status report and fundraising update sent to 'Jeffrey' (Epstein) regarding the 'Poetry in America' project. It details the production status of the TV series, educational partnerships with Harvard and PBS, and a fundraising goal of $2.5 million. The author explicitly thanks Jeffrey for his support and credits a financial gift from Leon Black for paying staff salaries and establishing a base at Harvard.
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This document is a progress report and fundraising update sent to Jeffrey Epstein regarding the 'Poetry in America' project at Harvard. The sender details partnerships with organizations like Greenwich Country Day School and HarvardX, and sets a fundraising goal of $2.5 million for the upcoming year. The letter explicitly thanks Epstein for his support and advice regarding the Templeton Foundation, and highlights a transformative financial gift from Leon Black that legitimized the project within Harvard's administration.
| Date | Type | From | To | Amount | Description | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Paid | Leon Black | Jeffrey Epstein | $0.00 | Payments being investigated by Dechert/Apollo. ... | View |
| N/A | Paid | Leon Black | N/A | $600,000,000.00 | Total transaction magnitude ('penny of the one ... | View |
| N/A | Paid | Leon Black | Jeffrey Epstein | $20,000,000.00 | Final amount Leon/Brad Karp agreed to pay. | View |
| N/A | Paid | Leon Black | MIT | $0.00 | Funds that MIT was 'able to keep' | View |
| N/A | Paid | Leon Black | Jeffrey Epstein | $60,000,000.00 | Proposed fee range (high end). | View |
| N/A | Paid | Leon Black | MIT | $0.00 | Funds that MIT was 'able to keep' | View |
| N/A | Received | Leon Black's Inve... | Leon Black | $250,000,000.00 | Income between 250-500 million dollars per year. | View |
| N/A | Paid | Leon Black | Jeffrey Epstein | $20,000,000.00 | Total amount Brad Karp said would be paid (disp... | View |
| N/A | Paid | Leon Black | Poetry in America | $0.00 | Gift used for staff salaries and leverage for H... | View |
| N/A | Paid | Leon Black | Jeffrey Epstein | $50,000,000.00 | Proposed fee range (low end). | View |
| N/A | Paid | Leon Black | Jeffrey Epstein | $50,000,000.00 | Proposed discounted fee range (50-60 million). | View |
| 2025-06-01 | Paid | Leon Black | Jeffrey Epstein | $20,000,000.00 | Projected Phaidon payout, later reduced. | View |
| 2021-01-26 | Paid | Leon Black | Jeffrey Epstein | $148,000,000.00 | Payment for legitimate advice, described as 'la... | View |
| 2019-02-28 | Paid | Leon Black | MIT | $0.00 | Leon Black money which MIT was 'able to keep'. | View |
| 2019-02-28 | Paid | Leon Black | MIT | $0.00 | Unspecified amount of 'Leon Black money' that M... | View |
| 2019-02-28 | Paid | Leon Black | MIT | $0.00 | Leon Black money (amount unspecified) which MIT... | View |
| 2019-02-28 | Paid | Leon Black | MIT | $0.00 | Donation that MIT was 'able to keep'. | View |
| 2019-02-28 | Paid | Leon Black | MIT | $0.00 | Funds that MIT 'were able to keep'. | View |
| 2016-01-06 | Paid | Leon Black | Jeffrey Epstein | $50,000,000.00 | Proposed discounted fee (50-60 million) for tra... | View |
| 2016-01-06 | Paid | Leon Black | Jeffrey Epstein | $30,000,000.00 | Portion of fee outstanding discussed to be kept... | View |
| 2016-01-06 | Paid | Leon Black | management | $100,000,000.00 | Cash management amount mentioned regarding over... | View |
| 2016-01-06 | Paid | Leon Black | Jeffrey Epstein | $20,000,000.00 | Amount offered/paid to Epstein, which he disput... | View |
| 2016-01-01 | Paid | Leon Black | Jeffrey Epstein | $40,000,000.00 | Fee proposal for next year (20 in Jan, 20 in July) | View |
| 2015-11-01 | Received | Eileen's Drawer | Leon Black | $40,000,000.00 | Money found in Eileen's drawer. | View |
| 2015-11-01 | Received | Tax Authorities | Leon Black | $8,000,000.00 | Deductions created by Epstein. | View |
No Subject
Discussion in dining room about upfront fees; Leon asked 'are you suggesting that i would go back on my word'.
Timber emails
60-50-40 timber emails carried warning about personnel.
Eileen's performance
Annoying calls pointing out staff obfuscation.
Advisory Fees
Discussion in dining room about upfront fees; Black allegedly said 'are you suggesting that i would go back on my word'.
Phaidon payout
Agreed to 50% of Phaidon payout
Phaidon Payout
Agreed to a 50% of Phaidon payout.
No Subject
The email forwards information about a Blackstone investment program in Saudi Arabia. It includes Blackstone's official statement on a $40 billion non-binding MOU and a contrasting, skeptical quote from Bruce Riedel of the Brookings Institution, who calls the deal 'fake news' and compares the announcements to 'Trump hyperbole'.
No Subject
The email forwards information about a Blackstone investment program in Saudi Arabia. It includes Blackstone's official statement on a $40 billion non-binding MOU and a contrasting, skeptical quote from Bruce Riedel of the Brookings Institution, who calls the deal 'fake news' and compares the announcements to 'Trump hyperbole'.
No Subject
The email forwards information about a Blackstone investment program in Saudi Arabia. It includes Blackstone's official statement on a $40 billion non-binding MOU and a contrasting, skeptical quote from Bruce Riedel of the Brookings Institution, who calls the deal 'fake news' and compares the announcements to 'Trump hyperbole'.
No Subject
The email forwards information about an attorney named Weingarten, describing his background, his law firm (Steptoe & Johnson), and his close friendship with former Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. It notes that Weingarten was one of 'four finalists' who did not respond to requests for comment regarding an unspecified matter.
No Subject
The email contains a text snippet describing attorney Weingarten, his connection to Democratic clients, and his close friendship with former Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. It notes that 'four finalists' did not respond to requests for comment and the White House had no comment. The email footer contains a confidentiality notice stating the communication is the property of 'JEE'.
No Subject
The email contains a text describing attorney Weingarten's background, his connections to Democratic clients and Eric H. Holder Jr., and a note that 'four finalists' did not respond to requests for comment. It includes a standard confidentiality notice claiming the content is the property of 'JEE'.
No Subject
Sent a URL to a New York Daily News article: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/shrinks-break-silence-president-trump-exhibits-traits-m-article-1.2957688
No Subject
An email containing only a URL: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/shrinks-break-silence-president-trump-exhibits-traits-m-article-1.2957688
No Subject
An email containing only a URL: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/shrinks-break-silence-president-trump-exhibits-traits-m-article-1.2957688
No Subject
An email containing only a URL to a NY Daily News article about President Trump: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/shrinks-break-silence-president-trump-exhibits-traits-m-article-1.2957688
No Subject
An email containing only a URL to a NY Daily News article about President Trump: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/shrinks-break-silence-president-trump-exhibits-traits-m-article-1.2957688
No Subject
The email contains a link to a New York Daily News article titled 'Shrinks break silence on President Trump's mental health'. It also includes a standard legal disclaimer identifying the communication as the property of 'JEE'.
No Subject
The email contains a link to a New York Daily News article titled 'Shrinks break silence on President Trump's mental health'. It also includes a standard legal disclaimer identifying the communication as the property of 'JEE'.
N/A
Detailed complaint about unpaid fees, outlining specific value added services (finding money, tax work, estate planning) and disputing the 20m payment vs the 50-60m expected.
N/A
Referenced email laying out compensation understanding.
(Blank)
Email critiquing the management of Leon Black's family office, referencing a previous warning from 2014, and discussing fees/management structure.
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