Epstein Secrets

ncial or other dealings between them; and (4) any statements made by or on behalf of Black or Apollo referring, relating to or characterizing either Black's or Apollo's relationship with Epstein. The Committee placed no restriction on Dechert's investigation. This memorandum summarizes Dechen's findings.

ement, Inc. ("Apollo") retained Dechert LLP ("Dechert") as independent counsel to conduct a thorough investigation into (1) the relationship between Leon Black ("Black") and Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein"), including any financial, business or personal dealings between Black and any Black affiliate, on the one

"Apollo") retained Dechert LLP ("Dechert") as independent counsel to conduct a thorough investigation into (1) the relationship between Leon Black ("Black") and Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein"), including any financial, business or personal dealings between Black and any Black affiliate, on the one hand, an

nning, trust formation, and philanthropy. As confirmed by both witnesses and the documentary evidence, Epstein played a central role in meeting with Black's family and explaining to them how Black's estate was organized and to encourage them to be more engaged in the planning process and philanthropy. D

table causes and encouraged each other to donate to charitable causes. For example, on at least two occasions, Epstein made significant donations to the Melanoma Research Alliance, a charitable foundation established by Black and his wife, at Black's request. Similarly, Black made donations at Epstein's request to various scie

tein President Financial Trust Company, Inc. Re: Estate Planning Service Letter Dear Jeffrey: You have been collaborating with the undersigned, Leon Black, regarding estate planning matters in respect of Mr. Black's assets and estate (the "Estate Planning"). The purpose of this letter agreement (this

ing Service Letter Dear Jeffrey: You have been collaborating with the undersigned, Leon Black, regarding estate planning matters in respect of Mr. Black's assets and estate (the "Estate Planning"). The purpose of this letter agreement (this "Agreement") is to set forth the terms upon which you will

lack, in his sole discretion, is satisfied with the efficacy of the Estate Planning. Also, in recognition of their mutual interest in the good work the Melanoma Research Alliance does, Mr. Black will make a donation of two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) to MRA in honor of Mr. Epstein during the fourth qua

Research Alliance. With gratitude, aira Debra Black Chair and Co-Founder Melanoma Research Alliance

y 15, 2012 Jeffrey Epstein cio Melanie Spinella Apollo Management 9 West 57th Street, 43id Floor New York, NY 10019 Dear Jeffrey, On behalf of the Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA), we would like to express our sincere appreciation for your $1,000,000 contribution in support of our second bi annual benefit dinner held on