What is document EFTA00030967?

This is an internal email chain from August 21, 2019, between Jeffrey Brown, Bill Richardson's attorney at Dechert LLP, and an Assistant US Attorney from the Southern District of New York, coordinating the language of a public statement about Richardson's status in the Epstein investigation.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The key figures are: Governor Bill Richardson (former New Mexico Governor named in Epstein-related allegations), Jeffrey Brown (Richardson's attorney at Dechert LLP), Jeffrey Epstein, and unnamed prosecutors from the US Attorney's office for the Southern District of New York.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals how Richardson's legal team proactively engaged with federal prosecutors to establish and publicly communicate that Richardson was not under investigation. It shows the precise wording was negotiated between the defense attorney and prosecutors before being released to the press, providing insight into how high-profile individuals managed their public relations during the Epstein scandal.

Why did Bill Richardson offer to help with the Epstein investigation?

Richardson offered assistance approximately two weeks after court documents were unsealed on August 9, 2019, containing Virginia Giuffre's allegations that she was trafficked to him. The proactive outreach appears designed to demonstrate cooperation while obtaining confirmation of his non-target status.

What was the outcome of Richardson's outreach to prosecutors?

Prosecutors confirmed Richardson was neither a target, subject, nor witness in the Epstein case and stated there were no allegations against him that the government was actively investigating at that time.

What is document EFTA00030967?

This is an internal email chain from August 21, 2019, between Jeffrey Brown, Bill Richardson's attorney at Dechert LLP, and an Assistant US Attorney from the Southern District of New York, coordinating the language of a public statement about Richardson's status in the Epstein investigation.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The key figures are: Governor Bill Richardson (former New Mexico Governor named in Epstein-related allegations), Jeffrey Brown (Richardson's attorney at Dechert LLP), Jeffrey Epstein, and unnamed prosecutors from the US Attorney's office for the Southern District of New York.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals how Richardson's legal team proactively engaged with federal prosecutors to establish and publicly communicate that Richardson was not under investigation. It shows the precise wording was negotiated between the defense attorney and prosecutors before being released to the press, providing insight into how high-profile individuals managed their public relations during the Epstein scandal.

Why did Bill Richardson offer to help with the Epstein investigation?

Richardson offered assistance approximately two weeks after court documents were unsealed on August 9, 2019, containing Virginia Giuffre's allegations that she was trafficked to him. The proactive outreach appears designed to demonstrate cooperation while obtaining confirmation of his non-target status.

What was the outcome of Richardson's outreach to prosecutors?

Prosecutors confirmed Richardson was neither a target, subject, nor witness in the Epstein case and stated there were no allegations against him that the government was actively investigating at that time.

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Internal DOJ email correspondence from August 21, 2019, showing Jeffrey Brown of Dechert LLP coordinating with federal prosecutors on a public statement confirming that Governor Bill Richardson was not a target, subject, or witness in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

This document captures behind-the-scenes communication between Bill Richardson's lawyer Jeffrey Brown and an Assistant US Attorney regarding the precise wording of a public statement about Richardson's legal status. The email thread shows Brown drafting language that would clarify Richardson was neither a target, subject, nor witness in the Epstein case, after Richardson proactively offered to assist the investigation. This occurred just days after Virginia Giuffre's allegations against Richardson were unsealed on August 9, 2019, making this a significant piece of evidence showing how Richardson's legal team worked to shape the public narrative.

Key Highlights

•Bill Richardson proactively offered assistance to the SDNY investigation through his lawyer
•Federal prosecutors confirmed Richardson was not a target, subject, or witness in the case
•The statement was carefully coordinated between Richardson's attorney and prosecutors before public release
•This communication occurred approximately 10-12 days after Virginia Giuffre's allegations against Richardson were unsealed

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From: To: ' Subject: RE: RE: Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 18:09:45 -4)000 (USANYS)" < Come by From: Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 2:00 PM To: (USANYS) Subject: FW: RE: I'll come chat with you — this is the proposed correction. From: Brown, Jeffrey Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 13:20 To: Subject: Re: RE: Governor Bill Richardson offered his assistance in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation through his lawyer, Jeff Brown of Dechert LLP, to the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York. In response to this offer, Mr. Brown was informed by the Assistant US Attorney responsible for the case that Governor Richardson is neither a target, subject, nor witness in the case and that there is no allegation against Governor Richardson about which the government is seeking a response from Gov. Richardson at this time. "It's fair to conclude that the federal prosecutors investigating this matter do not believe at this time the Governor participated in or witnessed the criminal activity Jeffrey Epstein is alleged to have committed," said Mr. Brown. Furthermore, Governor Richardson has never been contacted by any party to a lawsuit involving Epstein, nor by any law enforcement investigating Epstein. Governor Richardson hopes that the investigation continues so that Epstein's victims can finally have their day in court and see the justice they deserve. Jeffrey Brown Dechert LLP 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10036 Direct: Fax: On Aug 21, 2019, at 1:12 PM, ) < wrote: Hey no attachment, please re-send? Thanks. EFTA00030967

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From: Brown, Jeffrey Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 13:00 To: Subject: M is this the edit you are looking for? I apologize again for this. Jeffrey Brown Dechert LLP 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10036 Direct: Fax: This e-mail is from Dechert LLP, a law firm, and may contain information that is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, do not read, copy or distribute the e-mail or any attachments. Instead, please notify the sender and delete the e-mail and any attachments. Thank you. This e-mail is from Dechert LLP, a law firm, and may contain information that is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, do not read, copy or distribute the e-mail or any attachments. Instead, please notify the sender and delete the e-mail and any attachments. Thank you. EFTA00030968