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THIS DOCUMENT IS PROTECTED BY THE ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE AND/OR THE ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT PRIVILEGE AND/OR THE INVESTIGATOR CLIENT PRIVILEGE To: Robert Critton / Michael Burman From: Date: June 10, 2009 Re: Epstein / Interview with Cynthia Steadman re File: 8577R On June 10, 2009 Investigator drove to the reported address for Cynthia Steadman, You will recall Steadman is the mother of John Riedel who (Riedel) dated At this location contacted a white female who said she was Steadman's aunt and Steadman was not home. left a business card and requested Steadman to call him. Later that day Steadman called from phone number-identified himself and explained to Steadman why she was being contacted. Steadman's first response was "if you are investigating for you are talking to the wrong person". explained to Steadman that was expected to testify in a court proceeding and was conducting a background on concerning her reputation and truthfulness, and that we wanted only the truth which would be provided to the attorneys in the case. Steadman asked is this in reference to Epstein? Steadman asked which side represented and was told replied yes. was working for attorneys representing Mr. Epstein. Steadman agreed to speak with adding she has never like Steadman stated she met about two to three years ago when she started dating her son John Riedel (see Riedel memo). Steadman then without questions started talking about . In her narrative Steadman stated she believed to be an untruthful person as she has lied to her many times. Steadman as an example stated had lied to her and police about an altercation she and her son had which resulted in his arrest. Steadman added RILEY KIRALY 5645 CORAL RIDGE DRIVE. 4391. CORAL SPRINGS. FLORIDA 33076 OFFICE: FACSIMILE: www.rileykiralv.com 1 EFTA00726435 THIS DOCUMENT IS PROTECTED BY THE ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE AND/OR THE ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT PRIVILEGE AND/OR THE INVESTIGATOR CLIENT PRIVILEGE that later the truth came out. Steadman added ' is all about "me, me, me" and is "all about the money". Steadman stated likes to portray herself as sweet and innocent, but nothing could be further from the truth. Steadman stated told her about Epstein saying she was being paid to have sex with him. Steadman stated told her she was between sixteen and seventeen years old when she first started seeing Epstein. Steadman stated told her that her mother had introduced her to the sex business and added she believes both and the mother work as prostitutes. Steadman told also works as a stripper. Steadman stated she has not had any contact with recently, but saw her at Wild Cargo visiting her current boyfriend who she believes works in the store. In response to questions from Steadman stated she has seen under the influence of drugs and alcohol many times. Steadman denied actually seeing use drugs explaining is to smart for that. Steadman added she believes uses Xanax. Steadman stated she does not know when became sexually active. Steadman denied any knowledge of any self destructive behavior, Mental or emotional problems on the part of or of being in rehab. Steadman denied any knowledge or conversation with regarding her lack of trust in men. Other than the mother introducing to the sex business, Steadman denied any knowledge of any relationship problems has with family members. Steadman stated in her opinion was as responsible for what ever happened as Epstein. Steadman added was not some innocent young girl and she knew what she was doing. Steadman asked the question isn't what did also against the law? Steadman again stated, "to it is all about the money." Steadman stated her son would know more about but confirmed her son is in jail in North Florida. RILEY KIRALY 5645 CORAL RIDGE DRIVE #391. CORAL SPRINGS FLORIDA 33076 OFFICE: FACSIMILE: www.rilevkiralycom 2 EFTA00726436 THIS DOCUMENT IS PROTECTED BY THE ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE AND/OR THE ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT PRIVILEGE AND/OR THE INVESTIGATOR CLIENT PRIVILEGE Steadman started to become uncomfortable in answering questions so did not push further. Steadman agreed. asked if it would be alright to contact her again and This was a phone interview behind Steadman calling after left a message for her at her home. It is possible Steadman could provide more information if contacted in person. It is suggested she be re-contacted in the near future. RILEY KIRALY 5645 CORAL RIDGE DRIVE. #391. CORAL SPRINGS. FLORIDA 33076 OFFICE: FACSIMILE: www.rilevkiralv.com 3 EFTA00726437