This document is an email exchange from January 2020 between Gary Bloxsome, a partner at Blackfords LLP, and an Assistant U.S. Attorney from the Southern District of New York regarding the U.S. Department of Justice's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The DOJ is seeking confirmation that Blackfords LLP represents Prince Andrew.
The email reveals that the U.S. Department of Justice, specifically the Southern District of New York, was actively investigating matters related to Jeffrey Epstein and was seeking to clarify whether Blackfords LLP represented Prince Andrew. Gary Bloxsome confirms that his firm represents Prince Andrew and asks for clarification on what the DOJ would like to discuss. This correspondence highlights the legal complexities and international cooperation involved in the Epstein case.
From: Gary Bloxsome <gary.bloxsome®blackfords.com> To:' Richardson Subject: Re: U.S. Department of Justice investigation Date: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 15:30:01 +0000 Inline-Images: image083335.jpg; image921107.jpg Dear Sirs, Thank you for your email dated 2 January 2020. I confirm that we do represent HRH the Duke of York. I would be grateful if you could please clarify what specifically you invite us to contact you about. Kind regards Gary Bloxsome Gary Bloxsome I Partner Blackfords LLP 15 Old Bailey I London I EC4M 7EF DX 161400 Old Bailey 5 I I www.blackfords.com $ RANKED IN ' Chambers j N. UK • 4Pg 1090 %lb I cam* tin., 500 Blackfords LIP is a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales with registered number 0C325398 at Hill House, 1 Mint Walk, Croydon, CRO 1EA. A list of members' names is available at this address. GDPR: details of how we handle personal data can be found in our Privacy Statement Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 462078. On 2 Jan 2020, at 18:54, > wrote: External email: is it safe to open attachments and links? Mr. Bloxsome, We are the federal prosecutors investigating conduct relating to Jeffrey Epstein, under the U.S. Department of Justice, Southern District of New York. We have been advised that you currently represent HRH The Duke of York. Could you please advise whether that is correct? We — my colleagues and I — can be reached anytime at these email addresses, or please let us know if you would prefer to set up a time to discuss via phone. Regards, EFTA00026542
Assistant U.S. Attorney Southern District of New York EFTA00026543



