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From: To: Subject: Date: Re: Memo to Ole re DANY UII on Leon B Tuesday, July 4, 2023 8:12:21 PM How about 2pm on 7/11? We are also trill schedule GJ with on another case but if it's Tuesday, it will be in the morning. , does that work for you. From: Sent: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 2:56:49 PM To: Cc: Subject: RE: Memo to file re DANY call on Leon Black/ No problem! I'm out on vacation this week, but can we get a date on the calendar for a call next week? I'm wide open on 7/11 if that works for you two. From: Sent: Monday, July 3, 2023 5:25 PM To: Cc: Subject: Re: Memo to file re DANY call on Leon Black/ Hey Apologies on the delay. Happy to chat. Let me know what works best for you. FBI New York Field Office Child Exploitation/Human Trafficking From: Sent: Friday, June 30, 2023 4:04:52 PM To: Cc: Subject: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] - FW: Memo to file re DANY call on Leon Black/ Hi Do you have time for a call to discuss a victim who recently came to our attention with connections to the Epstein/Maxwell case? To be clear, we aren't suggesting investigating Maxwell for more crimes, but this victim has identified other potential traffickers, and we think it makes sense to do a bit of due diligence before deciding what, if anything, we should do with this information. EFTA02731662 Thanks From: Sent: Friday, June 30, 2023 3:50 PM To: Subject: f-W. Memo to file re DANY call on Leon Black/ Notes below From: Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 2:19 PM To: Subject: Memo to file re DANY call on Leon Black/ Call with 6/28/2023 • JC gave■ permission to talk with me about their investigation • notes)) spoke with DANY in January in 2023, 37 YO from. o Severe trauma including prior to Epstein diagnosis but not very apparent o She was adopted by supportive family, mother is always there for interviews and she serves as liaison for meetings • January meeting: was rep by Adam Horowitz o They were considering civil lawsuit or being involved in the Epstein compensation fund o But wanted DANY to look at allegations against Black o When she was in HS, she was in gymnastics/ cheer/ dance studio in ■ DANY subpoenaed the gym but didn't get anything back (they didn't respond but it's still open) ■ Goes by • CLEAR check identified based on DOB and name ■ all potential last names for from • These all show up in CLEAR report as associated names ■ introduced her to Gislaine Maxwell when she was 17, around 2001/2002 ■ had significant other named • Mother knew that was from Northern VA • told her that it was an apprentice program, she met Gislaine and Epstein ■ They (Maxwell/ Epstein) watched movies together, told her to sit in his lap ■ GM/JE flew her to Palm Beach, St. Thomas, NY o One particular incident with Leon Black, drove her from Virginia to NY to JE's townhouse ■ JE introduced her to Black by name as "Leon" and told her she would give him a massage EFTA02731663 • JE had introduced her to others for similar massages • John Luc Brunel [deceased JE associate] • Also knew other names but was afraid to talk about it • Black was very violent, tore her clothes off, bit her vagina, forced sex toys into her • Not clear whether knew about s allegations about LB but they were non-public at time of first interview • She needed medical attention, bleeding • LB left her money on the table before he left the room • JE took the money because she didn't want anything to do with it • She did not describe payments from JE o 2001 sexual assault by Leon Black stood out to her because of how violent she was • Mother also said that she always talked about this guy (Black) who stood out • Described him looking like Shrek • Mother showed her photo from article of Black — she confirmed it was him • was introduced as mentor and she turned her over to Gislaine o gave her a phone which was used to communicate with her • • CLEAR search put her in , and the name of the • DANY sending CLEAR records • is most recent address for from Credit Union on CLEAR o DANY tried to get phone records but was not able to get any • would treat her badly if JE reported to that she wasn't good o One time dragged her up flight of stairs by her hair o She was terrified of her, would be physical including by slapping her o Gislaine and were controlling of -'s body, JE liked the girls to look a certain way o would receive expensive luxury gifts (Tiffany earrings etc.) after the trips with JE, would also get new outfits or food after the trips • "allowed" to eat something bad, normally she had to watch what she ate • went to facility for in-patient • wasn't asked if she knew of other girls who were working with but she said that she didn't know whether introduced other girls to JE o DANY didn't push on because they didn't have jurisdiction • DANY doesn't know how was transported to NY on the other occasions o She mentioned a pilot named Larry who flew them to St. Thomas • One time, she came in through customs and the customs officer asked if she was ok o DANY doesn't have border records o JC did have flight records related to and , so she may have records related to — DANY didn't look into it • DANY received medical records from from 2011-2023 o She mentions sexual assaults/ Epstein in records in May 2020 EFTA02731664 Also records from OB-GYN 2019 O 2011 record notes that she has from sexual assault o Complains of o April 2021 note mentions she has who abused and drugged her o Seems like news reports about JE/ GM prompted-- corroborated in records but only in later timeframe (post JE investigation) • In follow-up interviews and in records, DANY has found other allegations of sexual abuse unrelated to JE/ GM o Including sexual abuse from priest and a separate kidnapping o DANY thinks she may have-as child • Family situation: she bounced around from different families, to BM and back O 2017: was adopted as an adult by her motherE • Prior to that she had a foster mother and she bounced back and forth between foster care and her BM • ■/ DANY do not doubt her allegations against JE and LB o They believe she was also abused by Staley o They have not found any independent corroboration • She has twitter account where she has disclosed being a victim of JE (now deleted) 0 ■ Was up as recently as when DANY last spoke to her ■ In_she posted about JE • Horowitz represented during DANY interviews, JC said she was retained in May o Horowitz reached out to JC's firm in February to have her get involved in civil suit against Black o Feb 2022, told AH about Leon Black ■ At that point.'s complaint had been filed but the specific allegations about the massage/ biting were redacted at that time o Horowitz had been working with other JE victims at the time ■ spoke with authorities in USVI o In late 2022, AH reached out to DANY and JC • JC is now representing in connection with civil claims related to JE and any other individuals related, Black/ Staley o And also in connection with criminal matters Falsely denied extortion of Black that was recorded : no corroboration, was also receiving payments from Black after the fact END From: Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 8:30 AM To: Cc: Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] / Leon Black EFTA02731665 Hi I'm free between LOAM and 3PM today and tomorrow if you have any availability. Thanks, On Jun 22, 2023, at 10:10 AM, wrote: Unfortunately I'm tied up this afternoon-. I'll be in the office until about 12:30 if you free up at all before then, give me a call otherwise we can talk Tues when you're back. From: Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2023 10:08 AM To: Cc: Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL) / Leon Black Sorry turns out I'm in court this morning, not this afternoon. I'm free after 1:30pm if this afternoon works? On Jun 21, 2023, at 6:13 PM, wrote: Tomorrow morning is good. Does 11am work? You can call my deskM From: Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 2:08 PM To: Cc: Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] / Leon Black I just spoke with her and she gave permission on behalf of to share details of our investigation with you. Happy to chat tomorrow morning if you're available?. Tomorrow afternoon I'm in court and I'm out of the office on Friday and Monday. EFTA02731666 Thanks, From: Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 8:59 AM To: Cc: Subject: Re: fEXTERNAL] / Leon Black Thanks very much, and just for full context, my understanding is that- from SDNY let Jeanne know last week that we were deconflicting with your office so she is aware of that. From: Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 8:32:54 AM To: Cc: Subject: Re: f EXTERNAL) / Leon Black Understood. I'll touch base with her and get back to you. Thank you. On Jun 20, 2023, at 6:20 PM, wrote: She had reached out to our Office and given some high level overview but to avoid raising her or her clients expectations I was hoping to try to evaluate whether we'd be inclined to investigate the conduct before circling back to her with any direct inquiries. If Jeanne is willing to allow you to share interview notes or something similar, that would be super helpful. From: Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 4:02:44 PM To: Cc: Subject: Re: fEXTERNAL] / Leon Black Hi Yes that's correct. Have you been in touch with her attorney, Jeanne Christensen? EFTA02731667 On Jun 20, 2023, at 10:49 AM, wrote: Hi Thanks for the call the week before last — I just wanted to follow up to confirm that as we discussed, if the victim is willing to permit you to share information with our Office, it would be helpful to get a more detailed download of her allegations. Happy to discuss whenever. Thanks, From: Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 4:48 PM To: Cc: > Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL) Black Hi / Leon I got a voice mail yesterday afternoon but it was cut off — but I did hear ' " and assumed it was you? Hope your trial is going well. I have some limited time to chat tomorrow between 1 and 3pm, and then am pretty open Thursday and Friday if any of those times work for you. Thanks, From: EFTA02731668 Sent: Friday, June 2, 2023 8:55 PM To: Cc: Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] / Leon Black I am about to start a short trial so I can either speak first thing in the morning on Monday (9am) or after 5:30 on Monday or Tuesday. If that doesn't work on your end, let me know. Thanks and have a nice weekend. From: Sent: Friday, June 2, 2023 6:08 PM To: Cc: Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL1 / Leon Black Sure. What works for you? On Jun 2, 2023, at 5:09 PM, wrote: Hi I hope all is well. Do you have time to connect briefly on this case again next week? Thanks, EFTA02731669 From: Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:15 AM To: Cc: Subject: RE: lEXTERNAL) / Leon Black I am also available until 2, with the caveat that I am home with my_. You can call me at If I miss you, I will call you back - just let me know the best number to reach you. From: Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 10:46 AM To: Cc: Subject: RE: lEXTERNAL) / Leon Black Hi We'd be happy to chat. and I are available today until 2pm if there's a time that works on your end. Let us know and the best number to reach you. Thanks, From: EFTA02731670 Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 10:37 AM To: Cc: Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL) / Leon Black Good morning We are reaching out to see if you have some time this week or next week for a quick phone call re: this investigation. We have a new CW who has come forward and alleged sexual abuse by Leon Black. This CW was trafficked by Maxwell and Epstein, and we are wondering whether her name has come across your desk in the course of your investigation. Thank you, From: Sent: Friday, January 21, 2022 5:28 PM To: Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] / Leon Black We don't have any current plans to interview Ms. again. We were previously interested in meeting with the second victim represented by her attorney after the Maxwell trial. Based on our last conversation, I believe you EFTA02731671 had met with her already. If you are still pursuing an investigation encompassing both victims, we are not likely to open an other investigation. If anything changes or my understanding is incorrect, please let me know. Thank you, On Jan 21, 2O22, at 12:53 PM, wrote: Hi Hope all is well. We had spoken a couple months ago about Ms. — Our office is conducting an investigation into sexual assault allegations by Ms. against Mr. Black. When we last spoke you had indicated that your office was pretty busy with the Maxwell trial and did not have much of an update regarding an investigation involving Ms. . Just wanted to check back in now that the trial is over to see if there was anything further on that. EFTA02731672 Happy to give you a call if you prefer to speak over the phone. Thanks! Assistant District Attorney New York County District Attorney's Office From: I Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 11:18 AM To: Cc: Subject: ItL. [EXTERNAL] / Leon Black Great, thanks. My cell would actually be better as I'm sitting in another office right now. From: EFTA02731673 Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 11:10 AM To: Cc: Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL) / Leon Black Thank you — 1 PM works for us if that works for you. Is your office number the best number to reach you? From: I Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2021 5:35 PM To: Cc: Subject: RL. EXTERNAL) / Leon Black Hi I'm happy to speak. I am free tomorrow between 12 and 4 if there's a time that works. Thanks, EFTA02731674 Assistant United States Attorney Southern District of New York One Saint Andrew's Plaza New York, NY 10007 From: Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:54 PM To: Cc: Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL]- -/ Leon Black Hi AUSAM, As pre AUSA e-mail below, I am reaching out to see if you had any time to speak with us about your conversation with Ms. and the status of your investigation. EFTA02731675 Thanks, Assistant District Attorney New York County District Attorney's Office From: Sent: Friday, October 29, 2021 10:48 AM To: Cc: Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] / Leon Black Good morning, Thank you very much for your email. l am cc'ing AUSA , who is familiar with Ms. and would be the best person in our office to speak with about her. Best, EFTA02731676 On Oct 29, 2021, at 10:33 AM, wrote: Good morning AUSA ADA & I are from the Manhattan District Attorney's Office and we are investigating allegations of sexual abuse against Leon Black made by Our understanding is that you EFTA02731677 spoke with one of our colleagues, ADA months ago in regard to an investigation that the US Attorney's Office is handling involving Mr. Black. ADA indicated that Ms. had spoken with an FBI agent. We were interested in speaking with you and/or the FBI agent who is working EFTA02731678 on the investigation. Do you have some time today or next week to speak? If so, please let us know what day and time is good for you and the best number to reach you (we have your number as• Thank you, Assistant District Attorney New York County EFTA02731679 District Attorney's Office M M This email communication and any files transmitted with it contain privileged and confidential information from the New York County District Attorney's Office and are intended solely for the use of the individuals or entity to whom it has been addressed. If you are not the EFTA02731680 intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please delete it and notify the sender by return email. EFTA02731681