What does this document reveal?

The document shows FBI investigators actively gathering evidence from Interlochen Center for the Arts during the 2021 Maxwell trial. It confirms the school's cooperation with federal investigators and documents the renaming of the Epstein Scholarship Lodge. The references to government exhibits GX 742 and GX 743 suggest these student files were used as evidence in the prosecution.

What is the connection between Jeffrey Epstein and Interlochen?

Epstein attended Interlochen as a camper in 1967 and later became a donor from 1990-2003, contributing nearly $500,000. His $200,000 donation funded the construction of a scholarship lodge near the junior girls' camp. DOJ files revealed he met his first known victim—a 13-year-old girl—at Interlochen in 1994.

What happened to the Epstein Scholarship Lodge?

After Epstein's arrest in 2007, Interlochen renamed it the "Green Lake Lodge" and removed all donor recognition from campus. This email confirms the renaming and includes a photo of the current building.

What does this document reveal?

The document shows FBI investigators actively gathering evidence from Interlochen Center for the Arts during the 2021 Maxwell trial. It confirms the school's cooperation with federal investigators and documents the renaming of the Epstein Scholarship Lodge. The references to government exhibits GX 742 and GX 743 suggest these student files were used as evidence in the prosecution.

What is the connection between Jeffrey Epstein and Interlochen?

Epstein attended Interlochen as a camper in 1967 and later became a donor from 1990-2003, contributing nearly $500,000. His $200,000 donation funded the construction of a scholarship lodge near the junior girls' camp. DOJ files revealed he met his first known victim—a 13-year-old girl—at Interlochen in 1994.

What happened to the Epstein Scholarship Lodge?

After Epstein's arrest in 2007, Interlochen renamed it the "Green Lake Lodge" and removed all donor recognition from campus. This email confirms the renaming and includes a photo of the current building.

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FBI investigation email chain from November 2021 regarding scholarship applications connected to Jeffrey Epstein's donations to Interlochen Center for the Arts, including a photo of the renamed "Epstein Scholarship Lodge."

This document is an email exchange between FBI investigators and Daniel Besselsen, the Assistant Vice President of Finance at Interlochen Center for the Arts. The FBI requested admissions files for students referenced as "GX 742" and "GX 743" (likely government exhibit numbers from the Ghislaine Maxwell trial). Besselsen provided the requested documents and included a current photo of the "Epstein Scholarship Lodge," which had been renamed to "Green Lake Lodge" after Epstein's 2007 arrest. This appears to be part of the federal investigation that revealed Epstein met his first known victim—a 13-year-old girl—at Interlochen Arts Camp in 1994.

Key Highlights

•FBI investigators requested student admissions files from Interlochen, marked as government exhibits GX 742 and GX 743
•The document confirms the "Epstein Scholarship Lodge" was renamed to "Green Lake Lodge" after his conviction
•Jeffrey Epstein donated nearly $500,000 to Interlochen between 1990-2003, including $200,000 for a lodge near the junior girls' camp
•This email chain is dated November 2021, during the federal prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell

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Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

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Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

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Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein

Bradley J. Edwards

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From: ' To: "Besselsen, Daniel" •cl Cc: ' " ' (NY) (FBI)" Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: travel Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:19:59 +0000 Hi Dan, Thanks a lot for sending us these. We don't need the other applications for the student in GX 742, but thank you for offering. Thanks again, and have a nice weekend, From: Besselsen, Daniel Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2021 11:49 AM To: Cc: I <a; ; Daniel Besselsen Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: travel (NY) (FBI) Hi See attached as requested for GX 742 and 743. I included all the pages in the attachments, those pages that you had previously and the few new pages. I also included a current picture of the "Epstein Scholarship Lodge" on our campus which was renamed "Green Lake Lodge". Per my previous email, if you are also interested in the summer Camp 1997 application and highschool school year 1999- 2000 application for the student in GX 742 just let me know and I can get those to you too. Let me know if you have any follow up questions, thanks. Dan Besselsen, CPA Assistant Kee President of Finance Interlochen Center for the Arts W: interlochen.org Arts Camp I Arts Academy I College of Creative Arts I Presents I Public Radio On Wed, Nov 17, 2021 at 7:25 PM wrote: Hi Dan, Following up on our conversation, we would appreciate it if you would send us the rest of the admissions file for the students in GX 742 and 743. No need to send us the rest of the materials in GX 741. Thanks again, EFTA00019438

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From: Besselsen, Daniel Sent: Thursday, November 11, 20215:18 PM To:-) Cc: (NY) (FBI) Subject: [EXTERNAL) Re: travel Hi M, Yes, certainly. See below: Thanks. Dan Besselsen, CPA Assistant Vice President of Finance Interlochen Center for the Arts W: interlochen.org Arts Camp l Arts Academy l College of Creative Arts l Presents l Public Radio On Thu, Nov 11, 2021 at 2:52 PM < > wrote: Hi Dan, Thanks very much for speaking with us today. Could you please send me the following information for your travel? I'll pass this along to our witness coordinator, who will be in touch with you to make arrangements. • Name as it appears on the government ID you'll be using to travel • Date of birth • Home address • Phone number Thanks, Assistant United States Attorney Southern District of New York EFTA00019439