What is document EFTA00021753?

This is an email exchange from August 2019 between attorney Michael Bachner and unidentified parties scheduling a brief phone call about the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The emails were sent during the window between Epstein's arrest (July 6, 2019) and his death (August 10, 2019).

Why is Michael Reiter mentioned in this document's metadata?

Michael Reiter appears in the document metadata as a mentioned entity, though his role in this specific email chain is unclear from the visible content. Reiter was the Palm Beach Police Chief who led the original 2005 investigation into Epstein—the only law enforcement investigation that successfully resulted in Epstein's conviction. Reiter was highly critical of how prosecutors handled the case.

What does this document reveal about the Epstein investigation?

The document reveals that discussions about the Epstein investigation were occurring at the highest levels of legal representation just days before Epstein's death. The heavily redacted email addresses and limited context suggest sensitive communications, though the substantive content of the planned call is not disclosed in these scheduling emails.

Who is Lesley Groff and why was Michael Bachner her attorney?

Lesley Groff worked as Jeffrey Epstein's executive assistant for nearly 20 years. She was one of four women named in Epstein's 2008 non-prosecution agreement as potential co-conspirators granted immunity. After Epstein's 2019 arrest, she faced civil lawsuits which were later dropped. Bachner defended her publicly, stating she was 'shocked and deeply distraught' by the accusations against her former employer.

What is document EFTA00021753?

This is an email exchange from August 2019 between attorney Michael Bachner and unidentified parties scheduling a brief phone call about the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The emails were sent during the window between Epstein's arrest (July 6, 2019) and his death (August 10, 2019).

Why is Michael Reiter mentioned in this document's metadata?

Michael Reiter appears in the document metadata as a mentioned entity, though his role in this specific email chain is unclear from the visible content. Reiter was the Palm Beach Police Chief who led the original 2005 investigation into Epstein—the only law enforcement investigation that successfully resulted in Epstein's conviction. Reiter was highly critical of how prosecutors handled the case.

What does this document reveal about the Epstein investigation?

The document reveals that discussions about the Epstein investigation were occurring at the highest levels of legal representation just days before Epstein's death. The heavily redacted email addresses and limited context suggest sensitive communications, though the substantive content of the planned call is not disclosed in these scheduling emails.

Who is Lesley Groff and why was Michael Bachner her attorney?

Lesley Groff worked as Jeffrey Epstein's executive assistant for nearly 20 years. She was one of four women named in Epstein's 2008 non-prosecution agreement as potential co-conspirators granted immunity. After Epstein's 2019 arrest, she faced civil lawsuits which were later dropped. Bachner defended her publicly, stating she was 'shocked and deeply distraught' by the accusations against her former employer.

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Email correspondence between attorney Michael Bachner and unidentified parties scheduling a call about the Epstein investigation in August 2019, shortly after Epstein's arrest.

This document contains a brief email chain from August 2019 between Michael Bachner of Bachner & Associates, P.C. and unidentified correspondents attempting to schedule a phone call regarding the Epstein investigation. The emails show scheduling coordination with Bachner noting he would only have about 10 minutes available. This exchange occurred during a critical period—after Epstein's July 6, 2019 arrest and just days before his August 10, 2019 death. Bachner was the attorney representing Lesley Groff, Epstein's longtime executive assistant who was named in the 2008 non-prosecution agreement as a potential co-conspirator but later had civil claims against her dropped.

Key Highlights

•Email dated August 7, 2019—three days before Epstein's death in custody
•Michael Bachner was the attorney for Lesley Groff, Epstein's executive assistant of nearly 20 years
•Bachner publicly stated Groff had no knowledge of illegal activities and never knowingly booked travel for minors
•The heavily redacted emails suggest sensitive discussions about the ongoing investigation

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From: Michael Bachner • To: " r i Cc: II In , Subject: RE: Epstein investigation Date: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 17:40:26 +0000 Inline-Images: image001.jpg; image002.jpg; image003.png I will only have about 10 minutes. But OK 11 Michael Bachner Bachner & Associates, P.C. Partner 39 Broadway, Suite 1610 NY NY 10006 https://www.actl.com/ Michael Bachner, Esq. Bachner & Associates, PC 39 Broadway, Suite 1610 New York, NY 10006 www.bhlawfirm.com CONFIDENTIAL NOTICE: This E-mail (including any attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC Sections 2510-2521, is confidential, and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Please reply to the sender that you have received the message in error and then delete it. Thank you. From: [mailto Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 20191:30 PM To: Michael Bachner Cc: EFTA00021753

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Subject: RE: Epstein investigation Following up, would 2:30 work for a call today? Thanks. From: Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2019 11:35 AM To: Michael Bachner Cc: ) < Subject: RE: Epstein investigation Hi Michael, We just tried your office—please let us know if we should reschedule. Thanks. From: Michael Bachner Sent: Thursday, August 1, 2019 3:41 PM To: Cc: Subject: RE: Epstein investigation 11:30? Michael Bachner Bachner & Associates, P.C. 39 Broadway, suite NY NY 10006 Co •••• -e- --; t< 1.4 https: hvww.actl.com/ Michael Bachner, Esq. Bachner & Associates, PC 39 Broadway, Suite 1610 www.nntawnrm.com RATED BY Super Lawyers EFTA00021754

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CONFIDENTIAL NOTICE: This E-mail (including any attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC Sections 2510-2521, is confidential, and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Please reply to the sender that you have received the message in error and then delete it. Thank you. From: ) fmailto: Sent: Thursday, August 1, 2019 3:11 PM To: Michael Bachner Cc: Subject: RE: Epstein investigation Mike, That would work -- we could do any time between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. this coming Wednesday. What time should we put in the calendar? thanks, From: Michael Bachne Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2019 14:48 To: Cc: cimm i Subject: RE: Epstein investigation Wednesday ? 39 Broadway, Suite 1610 NY NY 10006 J~ Michael Bachner Bachner &Associates, P.C. 1I. 1.•'s Cct https: //www.actl.com/ Michael Bachner, Esq. Bachner 8s Associates, PC 39 Broadway, Suite 1610 > > www.bh law I an.com EFTA00021755