What is document EFTA00029339?

This is a May 2021 cover letter from Interlochen Center for the Arts' attorney to federal prosecutors, transmitting documents in response to a grand jury subpoena related to Jeffrey Epstein. The letter accompanied 96 pages of records requested by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein (the subject of the investigation), Prince Andrew (referenced in context), and several attorneys including Jeffrey L. Jocks and John P. Racine Jr. of Sondee Racine law firm in Traverse City, Michigan, who represent Interlochen Center for the Arts.

What does this document reveal about Epstein's connection to Interlochen?

The document confirms that federal prosecutors were investigating Epstein's relationship with Interlochen Center for the Arts as late as 2021, nearly two years after his death. The fact that a grand jury subpoena was issued and 96 pages of documents were produced suggests substantial records existed regarding Epstein's involvement with the prestigious youth arts academy. Previous reports indicated Epstein had donated to Interlochen and allegedly recruited at least one victim there.

What is document EFTA00029339?

This is a May 2021 cover letter from Interlochen Center for the Arts' attorney to federal prosecutors, transmitting documents in response to a grand jury subpoena related to Jeffrey Epstein. The letter accompanied 96 pages of records requested by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein (the subject of the investigation), Prince Andrew (referenced in context), and several attorneys including Jeffrey L. Jocks and John P. Racine Jr. of Sondee Racine law firm in Traverse City, Michigan, who represent Interlochen Center for the Arts.

What does this document reveal about Epstein's connection to Interlochen?

The document confirms that federal prosecutors were investigating Epstein's relationship with Interlochen Center for the Arts as late as 2021, nearly two years after his death. The fact that a grand jury subpoena was issued and 96 pages of documents were produced suggests substantial records existed regarding Epstein's involvement with the prestigious youth arts academy. Previous reports indicated Epstein had donated to Interlochen and allegedly recruited at least one victim there.

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Cover letter from Interlochen Center for the Arts' attorney responding to a grand jury subpoena related to Jeffrey Epstein, dated May 13, 2021.

This is a legal correspondence from attorney Jeffrey L. Jocks of Sondee Racine law firm to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. The letter transmits 96 pages of documents (bates stamped INT000001-INT000096) produced by Interlochen Center for the Arts in response to a March 26, 2021 grand jury subpoena. The prestigious Michigan arts academy pledges full cooperation while asserting confidentiality protections and requesting FOIA exemption for the materials provided.

Key Highlights

•Interlochen Center for the Arts received a grand jury subpoena on March 26, 2021, nearly two years after Epstein's death
•The arts center produced 96 pages of responsive documents to federal prosecutors investigating Epstein
•Letter emphasizes Interlochen's commitment to 'cooperating fully' while requesting confidentiality protections
•Document suggests ongoing federal investigation into Epstein's connections to the renowned youth arts academy in Michigan

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SONDEE F1/4%gILLE8UOREN,„ A T T 0 R MAURICE A. BORDEN JEFFREY L. JOCKS ICARIUE A. ZEITS RONALD W. SONDE!. or cowau. JOHN P. RACINE. JR.. or conic W. PETER DOREN. 0 cOuNsa N E V 5 May 13, 2021 Assistant United States Attorney Southern District of New York One St. Andrew's Plaza New York, NY 10007 310 WEST FRONT STREET SUITE 300 TRAVERSE CITY. MICHIGAN 49684 TEL (231) 947-0400 FAX (231) 947-0748 www.sondetracintcom Re: Interlochen Center for the Arts — Grand Jury Subpoena dated March 26, 2021 Dear a As you know, I represent Interlochen Center for the Arts ("Interlochen"). Enclosed please find executed custodian certifications along with a document production on behalf of Interlochen in response to the subpoena duces tecum that was served by your office on the custodian of records for Interlochen. The enclosed flash drive includes those responsive documents with a bates range of INT000001 through INT000096. Consistent with our prior communications, Interlochen is committed to cooperating fully with your office. The submission of this letter and the materials enclosed herewith is without prejudice to, and with full reservation of, all privileges, rights, and protections. Interlochen requests that this letter and the materials attached hereto be treated as exempt from disclosure, under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552 ("FOIA"), and as confidential pursuant to 28 C.F.R. § 16.8. We submit these materials to you with the understanding that your office's request for this information is relevant and material to a valid law enforcement purpose. We further submit these materials to you with the understanding that they will remain confidential unless and until they are made public by the Court. Finally, we submit these materials to you with the understanding that, in the event that any privileged or work-product protected documents are produced, inadvertent or otherwise, your office will promptly destroy each copy of any such document that is in the possession, custody, or control of the United States. See, e.g., Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(b)(5)(B). EFTA00029339

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Assistant United States Attorney Page 2 May 13, 2021 If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, SONDEE RACINE & DOREN, PLC JLJ: jm Enclosure Jeffrey L. Jocks EFTA00029340