What is document HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022998?

It's an email exchange where reporter Adam Klasfeld is asking Jeffrey Epstein's attorney, Scott J. Link, for a response to the Miami Herald's exposé on Epstein and the allegations of a cover-up.

Who is mentioned in this document?

Key people mentioned include Ghislaine Maxwell, Alexander Acosta, Jeffrey Epstein, Sarah Ransome, Scott J. Link, and Adam Klasfeld. Donald Trump is also mentioned indirectly through his then-Secretary of Labor, Alexander Acosta.

What does this document reveal?

This document reveals the media's active pursuit of information and responses related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, particularly concerning allegations of a cover-up and the involvement of powerful individuals.

What is document HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022998?

It's an email exchange where reporter Adam Klasfeld is asking Jeffrey Epstein's attorney, Scott J. Link, for a response to the Miami Herald's exposé on Epstein and the allegations of a cover-up.

Who is mentioned in this document?

Key people mentioned include Ghislaine Maxwell, Alexander Acosta, Jeffrey Epstein, Sarah Ransome, Scott J. Link, and Adam Klasfeld. Donald Trump is also mentioned indirectly through his then-Secretary of Labor, Alexander Acosta.

What does this document reveal?

This document reveals the media's active pursuit of information and responses related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, particularly concerning allegations of a cover-up and the involvement of powerful individuals.

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This document is an email exchange from 2018 involving Scott J. Link, an attorney, and Adam Klasfeld, a reporter from Courthouse News, regarding a press inquiry about the Miami Herald's exposé on Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

The email chain reveals that Klasfeld was seeking a response from Link, who represented Jeffrey Epstein, about the Miami Herald's story and its allegations of a cover-up involving Epstein and his associates, including Alexander Acosta, who was then the Secretary of Labor under Donald Trump. The inquiry also references a protective order in a lawsuit filed by Sarah Ransome against Epstein. This document is significant as it highlights the media's interest in the Epstein case and the efforts to obtain comments from those involved.

Key Highlights

•Adam Klasfeld from Courthouse News is seeking comment from Jeffrey Epstein's attorney, Scott J. Link, regarding the Miami Herald's exposé.
•The Miami Herald story alleges a decade-long cover-up of Epstein and his powerful associates, including Alexander Acosta.
•Ghislaine Maxwell's legal team sought a broad protective order in the lawsuit filed by Sarah Ransome against Jeffrey Epstein.

Frequently Asked Questions

Books for Further Reading

Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

Julie K. Brown

Investigative journalism that broke the Epstein case open

Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

James Patterson

Bestselling account of Epstein's crimes and network

Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein

Bradley J. Edwards

Victims' attorney's firsthand account

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House Oversight Committee

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From: Scott J. Link Sent: 11/28/2018 11:50:16 PM To: E. jeffrey [[email protected]] cc: Subject: Fwd: Press Inquiry: Miami Herald expose and protective order Importance: — High Scott J. Link Board Certified Business Litigation LINK & ROCKENBACH, PA 1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 930 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 office | fax This e-mail may contain privileged or confidential information. If it is not meant for you, please delete it and notify us immediately. Please confirm receipt of time sensitive communications because email deliveries may be delayed or unsuccessful. We do not provide tax advice. Our communications may not be relied upon to avoid penalties that may be imposed by the Internal Revenue Service. Begin forwarded message: From: CNS Adam Klasfeld Date: November 28, 2018 at 6:34:54 PM EST To: | Subject: Press Inquiry: Miami Herald expose and protective order Dear Mr. Link: A transcript made public today show how Ghislaine Maxwell's legal team fought for and ultimately won a broad protective order in the lawsuit filed by accuser Sarah Ransome against your client Jeffrey Epstein. It also shows the Maxwell legal team's concern about the media coverage, especially from the Miami Herald, weeks before it published today's bombshell investigation today. My questions are: What is your response to the Miami Herald story published today? How would you respond to the series’ allegations that there has been a more than decade-long cover-up of Epstein and his powerful associates, including by Trump's current secretary of labor Alexander Acosta? Please reply ASAP as I am on deadline. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022998

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Thank you, Adam Klasfeld Reporter, Courthouse News ME (cell/Signal) PGP Fingerprint for personal email: F427 EE3B 6F05 E5D5 785B 775B 2C74 683C 219D 91DC Twitter: @KlasfeldReports Skype: www.adamklasfeld.com HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022999