What is document EFTA00037287?

This is an internal FBI email chain from July 26-29, 2019, documenting communications between FBI New York agents about a CNN media inquiry regarding a 1996 sexual assault complaint against Jeffrey Epstein.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and CNN reporter Mirna Alsharif. It also references an unnamed victim and her younger sister, who was previously interviewed by FBI during the Palm Beach investigation. Based on public reporting, the victim referenced is likely Maria Farmer, who filed the first known criminal complaint against Epstein in 1996.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals that during the renewed 2019 Epstein investigation, FBI agents were aware of and coordinating outreach to victims who had reported Epstein decades earlier. It shows the FBI responding to media inquiries about historical complaints and confirms the agency had prior contact with at least one victim's family member during the Palm Beach investigation.

Why is Maria Farmer significant to the Epstein case?

Maria Farmer was the first person to file a criminal complaint against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell with law enforcement in 1996. Her complaint to the FBI alleged sexual assault against herself and molestation of her 15-year-old sister Annie. The FBI failed to investigate her report, which could have potentially prevented decades of abuse against other victims.

What is document EFTA00037287?

This is an internal FBI email chain from July 26-29, 2019, documenting communications between FBI New York agents about a CNN media inquiry regarding a 1996 sexual assault complaint against Jeffrey Epstein.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and CNN reporter Mirna Alsharif. It also references an unnamed victim and her younger sister, who was previously interviewed by FBI during the Palm Beach investigation. Based on public reporting, the victim referenced is likely Maria Farmer, who filed the first known criminal complaint against Epstein in 1996.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals that during the renewed 2019 Epstein investigation, FBI agents were aware of and coordinating outreach to victims who had reported Epstein decades earlier. It shows the FBI responding to media inquiries about historical complaints and confirms the agency had prior contact with at least one victim's family member during the Palm Beach investigation.

Why is Maria Farmer significant to the Epstein case?

Maria Farmer was the first person to file a criminal complaint against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell with law enforcement in 1996. Her complaint to the FBI alleged sexual assault against herself and molestation of her 15-year-old sister Annie. The FBI failed to investigate her report, which could have potentially prevented decades of abuse against other victims.

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An internal FBI email chain from July 2019 showing agents coordinating to identify and contact a victim who reported being sexually assaulted by Jeffrey Epstein in 1996, prompted by a CNN inquiry from reporter Mirna Alsharif.

This document is an FBI internal communication chain from July 26-29, 2019, showing agents in New York discussing a media inquiry from CNN. Reporter Mirna Alsharif contacted FBI New York seeking verification of a 1996 complaint filed by a woman who alleged sexual assault by Jeffrey Epstein and molestation of her then-15-year-old sister by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The email chain reveals agents confirming they knew the victim, noting her younger sister was previously interviewed during the Palm Beach investigation, and coordinating to meet with her through her attorney. This document provides insight into FBI internal communications during the renewed Epstein investigation in 2019.

Key Highlights

•FBI agents confirm they know the victim referenced in a Miami Herald report about a 1996 sexual assault complaint against Epstein
•The email reveals the victim's younger sister was previously interviewed by FBI during the Palm Beach investigation
•Agents were coordinating with the victim's attorney to arrange a meeting in July 2019
•The document shows FBI responding to media inquiries about historical complaints against Epstein

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Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

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Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

James Patterson

Bestselling account of Epstein's crimes and network

The Spider: Inside the Tangled Web of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell

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From: "a To: I1= 1" <anyoung2(4)fin gov>, Subject: RE: Re: CNN - Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 15:28:39 +0000 Importance: Normal Inline-Images: image001.jpg Thank you. From: Sent: Monday, July 29, 201911:12 AM To: Subject Fwd: Re: CNN Yes we know her. Her younger sister = was interviewed by FBI in the Palm Beach investigation. We arc working with attorney to set up a time to meet with her. On Jul 29, 2019 10:30 AM, See below, you guys know this person? SSA= FBI Ncw York ---- Forwarded messa From: Date: Jul 29, 2019 10:25 AM Subject: Re: CNN - To: Cc: wrote: Does the team know this victim? Does she show up in Sentinel? The 2006-2007 reference may be because MM interviewed her as part of their investigation. ASAC New York field Office Criminal Branch C From: Sent: Friday, July 26, 2019 12A2:18 PM To: P Subject: FW: CNN see below. Does this make any sense to you both? Thanks — From: NY Sent: Friday, July 26, 2019 12:38 PM To: OP: Subject: Fw. CNN-__ Hello OPA, This email was received from a person claiming to be from CNN. Regards FBI NY • EFTA00037287

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Federal Bureau of Investigation New York Division 26 Federal Plaza New York. NY 10278 Phona From: Alsharif, Mima Sent: Friday, July 26, 201912:30 PM To: NT Subject: CNN Hello, My name is Mirna and I'm contacting you from CNN in New York. We've seen reports that a who says she was sexually assaulted by Jeffrey Epstein in 1996, reported her assault to the FBI in 1996. Can you please verify this document's existence? Please find below excerpts from the Miami Herald alleging the existence of this report: • A new victim has gone public in the Jeffrey Epstein case, filing a sworn affidavit in federal court in New York Tuesday, saying that she was sexually assaulted and her then-ls-year-old sister molested by Epstein and his companion, Ghislaine Maxwell, in 1996. then 26, claims that she was employed by Epstein, a multimillionaire financier who lived in a vast mansion on New York's Upper East Side, and that she frequently saw "school-age girls" wearing uniforms come into the mansion and go upstairs. She was told that the girls were auditioning for modeling work, according to her affidavit. Then an art student in New York, Thank you and I look forward to hearing back from you. Mima Alsharif CNN j NY Bureau Desk: EFTA00037288