What is document EFTA00021251?

This is an internal Southern District of New York (SDNY) news clips email dated November 5, 2020. It's a routine media digest that compiles links to news articles about SDNY cases and other matters of interest to federal prosecutors. The document itself is administrative in nature rather than containing original evidence or testimony.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document references Brian Kolfage (defendant in the 'We Build the Wall' fraud case), William Barr (then-Attorney General), Jeffrey Epstein (in a linked Newsweek article about Prince Andrew), and the LA Times. It also includes links about the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods gang case connected to rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine.

What does this document reveal about Jeffrey Epstein?

The document contains only a link to a Newsweek article suggesting the DOJ should seek UK police evidence regarding Prince Andrew's connection to Jeffrey Epstein. The article itself discusses how royal protection officers could potentially testify about Prince Andrew's whereabouts during relevant time periods. This is not new investigative material but rather a compilation of public news coverage.

Why was this document in the Epstein files?

This appears to be an internal SDNY document that was likely captured in document productions related to Epstein matters because it contains a reference to Epstein-related news coverage. SDNY handled significant Epstein-related prosecutions, and this news digest would have been circulated among attorneys working on those and other cases.

What was the 'We Build the Wall' case mentioned in this document?

The 'We Build the Wall' case was a federal fraud prosecution by SDNY against Brian Kolfage, Steve Bannon, and others who raised over $25 million through crowdfunding supposedly to build a border wall. Prosecutors alleged Kolfage took over $350,000 for personal use while Bannon received over $1 million, despite promising donors that 100% of funds would go to wall construction.

What is document EFTA00021251?

This is an internal Southern District of New York (SDNY) news clips email dated November 5, 2020. It's a routine media digest that compiles links to news articles about SDNY cases and other matters of interest to federal prosecutors. The document itself is administrative in nature rather than containing original evidence or testimony.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document references Brian Kolfage (defendant in the 'We Build the Wall' fraud case), William Barr (then-Attorney General), Jeffrey Epstein (in a linked Newsweek article about Prince Andrew), and the LA Times. It also includes links about the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods gang case connected to rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine.

What does this document reveal about Jeffrey Epstein?

The document contains only a link to a Newsweek article suggesting the DOJ should seek UK police evidence regarding Prince Andrew's connection to Jeffrey Epstein. The article itself discusses how royal protection officers could potentially testify about Prince Andrew's whereabouts during relevant time periods. This is not new investigative material but rather a compilation of public news coverage.

Why was this document in the Epstein files?

This appears to be an internal SDNY document that was likely captured in document productions related to Epstein matters because it contains a reference to Epstein-related news coverage. SDNY handled significant Epstein-related prosecutions, and this news digest would have been circulated among attorneys working on those and other cases.

What was the 'We Build the Wall' case mentioned in this document?

The 'We Build the Wall' case was a federal fraud prosecution by SDNY against Brian Kolfage, Steve Bannon, and others who raised over $25 million through crowdfunding supposedly to build a border wall. Prosecutors alleged Kolfage took over $350,000 for personal use while Bannon received over $1 million, despite promising donors that 100% of funds would go to wall construction.

EFTA00021251

This is an internal SDNY (Southern District of New York) news clips compilation email from November 5, 2020, aggregating links to news articles about ongoing federal cases and matters of interest to prosecutors.

This document is a routine internal media digest circulated within the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. It compiles news coverage from various outlets about cases being handled by SDNY, including the 'We Build the Wall' fraud case involving Brian Kolfage and Steve Bannon, the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods gang case, and broader matters of interest including Attorney General William Barr's controversial directive allowing armed federal agents at ballot-counting locations during the 2020 election. The Epstein connection appears only tangentially through a linked Newsweek article about Prince Andrew.

Key Highlights

•Documents internal SDNY media monitoring practices during a tumultuous news period (two days after the 2020 presidential election)
•Includes coverage of the 'We Build the Wall' fraud case, where Brian Kolfage, Steve Bannon, and others were charged with defrauding donors of $25 million
•References the controversial DOJ memo allowing armed federal agents at ballot-counting locations
•Links to Newsweek coverage suggesting DOJ should seek UK police evidence regarding Prince Andrew and 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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From: To: Cc: Subject: SDNY NEWS CLIPS, NOVEMBER 5, 2020 Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2020 23:05:01 +0000 BRIAN KOLFAGE, ET AL. NYDN: https://www.nydailynews.cominew-yorkiny-timothy-shea-bannon-we-build-the-wall-venue-20201105- k5q6umalzekhdrzyzwd6ppr5u-story.html NINE TREY AP: https://apnews.coraarticlenew-york-kidnapping-courts-manhattan-4cb0bd6bd7b0O848d992blefc77041d PEOPLE: https://people.cornimusiatekashi-6ix9ine-kidnapper-sentenced-to-24-years-prison/ MATTERS OF INTEREST VANITY FAIR: https://www.vanityfaircominews/2020/11/william-barr-armed-agents-ballot-counting NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/04/nyregion/nyc-presidential-election-protests.html NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/05/nyregionfiames-kobel-nypd-rocism.html CITY & STATE: https://www.cityandstateny.coraarticles/personalitybersonality/westchesters-next-da-tackling-police- corruption.html REUTERS: https://www.reuters.coraarticleus-bombardier-sfo-investigationiuks-sfo-probes-bombardier-for- suspected-bribery-corruption-in-indonesia-idUSKBN27L22W JD SUPRA: https://www.jdsupro.comilegalnewslfincen-invites-comments-on-anti-money-86611/ YAHOO NEWS: https:finews.yahoo.comiabusive-bronx-mon-held-girlfriend-230600844.html LA TIMES: https://www.latimes.com/opinionistory/2020-11-05/trump-policing-ponel-broke-the-low NEWSWEEK: https://www.newsweek.comMokuk-police-evidence-prince-andrew-jeffrey-epstein-biographer-claims- 1544757 PROPUBLICA: https://www.propublica.orearticlawhether-the-gop-con-stop-voters-from-legally-fixing-rejected-mail- in-ballots-could-decide-the-election WSJ: https://www.wsj.comiarticles/facebook-takes-down-group-organizing-protests-of-vote-counting-11604603908 EFTA00021251