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Surname reference in Epstein documents
The majority of 'Peterson' mentions in the Epstein files are unrelated to Jeffrey Epstein's network—they refer to journalists (particularly Wall Street Journal reporters), the Scott Peterson murder case, and a French extradition case. One notable exception is Holly Peterson, whose name appears in Epstein's contact book.
Most mentions are embedded in news articles and government documents as bylines or citations—Wall Street Journal reporters named Peterson covering political and COVID-19 stories appear in over 100 documents. Several legal documents reference the Scott Peterson murder case and a separate extradition case involving someone named Peterson who fled to France. Holly Peterson appears in Epstein's contact book (page 43), though no other documentation suggests a substantive relationship. The overwhelming majority of mentions are incidental, appearing in automated newsletters, mass emails, and news clips archived in the document collection.
Key Highlights
- •Holly Peterson, a journalist and author who worked for Newsweek and ABC News, appears in Epstein's contact book with one phone number listed
- •Over 100 mentions reference Wall Street Journal reporters with the surname Peterson as bylines in news articles about politics and COVID-19, archived in government email newsletters
- •Multiple legal documents reference the Scott Peterson murder case from 2002, but only as news coverage examples, not in connection to Epstein
- •Legal filings cite a Peterson extradition case involving France's refusal to extradite its citizens, used as precedent in Ghislaine Maxwell's case
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EFTA01658887.pdf
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set of the media;" and asserted on Fox News' MediaBuzz (11/15, 536K) that "the President's not conceding anything," the Wall Street Journal (11/15, Peterson, Subscription Publication, 7.57M) states that Democrats claimed the tweet shows Trump is coming to recognize that the outcome of the election has b
transition team efforts this week so that Biden's team can receive national security briefings and address COVID-19." A Wall Street Journal (11/15, Peterson, Subscription Publication, 7.57M) article headlined "Biden Turns Up Pressure for Administration Recognition" provides similar coverage, as does the
EFTA00161600.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00161600
transition team efforts this week so that Biden's team can receive national security briefings and address COVID-19." A Wall Street Journal (11/15, Peterson, Subscription Publication, 7.57M) article headlined "Biden Turns Up Pressure for Administration Recognition" provides similar coverage, as does the
A00161633 media," and asserted on Fox News' MediaBuzz (11/15, 536K) that "the President's not conceding anything," the Wall Street Journal (11/15, Peterson, Subscription Publication, 7.57M) states that Democrats claimed the tweet shows Trump is coming to recognize that the outcome of the election has b
EFTA00148963.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00148963
A00148993 media;" and asserted on Fox News' MediaBuzz (11/15, 536K) that "the President's not conceding anything," the Wall Street Journal (11/15, Peterson, Subscription Publication, 7.57M) states that Democrats claimed the tweet shows Trump is coming to recognize that the outcome of the election has b
transition team efforts this week so that Biden's team can receive national security briefings and address COVID-19." A Wall Street Journal (11/15, Peterson, Subscription Publication, 7.57M) article headlined "Biden Turns Up Pressure for Administration Recognition" provides similar coverage, as does the
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EFTA00073070.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00073070
D.M. & Loftus, E.F. (2009) The consequences of false memories for food preferences and choices. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 4, 135-139. Peterson, T., Kaasa, S.,O. & Loftus, E.F. (2009). Me too! : Social Modeling Influences on Early Autobiographical Memories. Applied Cognitive Psychology. 23,
EFTA00103380.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00103380
in to French authorities in Guadeloupe and confessed to committing a murder in the United States. Despite turning himself in to French authorities, Peterson remained beyond the reach of U.S. law enforcement despite the repeated requests of OIA and U.S. officials. See Durbin, Schakowsky, Emanuel Urge Fre
EFTA00137183.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00137183
ot conceding anything," the Wall Street Journal <https://www.wsj.com/articles/he-won-trump-tweets-in-a-post-about-the-election- 11605451766> (11/15, Peterson, Subscription Publication, 7.57M) states that Democrats claimed the tweet shows Trump is coming to recognize that the outcome of the election has be
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EFTA00089447.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00089447
wn citizens to the USA. It is noted that the letter of the French Minister does not provide any answer on this issue. 2 The DOJ Memorandum and the Peterson Case In support of its argument that the French government would not extradite Ms Ghislaine Maxwell to the USA, the government relies on the case o
EFTA00135796.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00135796
k Meadows had tried to call him, but they had not connected, and Meadows had been in touch with some of his staff." The Wall Street Journal (10/22, Peterson, Subscription Publication, 7.57M) provides similar coverage. NEC Chief Economist Joe LaVorgna was asked on MSNBC' (10/22, 1.31M) about reports that
EFTA00135832.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00135832
not imposing lockdowns or mask mandates. Liability Protections, State And Local Aid Stall COVID Relief Negotiations. The Wall Street Journal (12/7, Peterson, Duehren, Subscription Publication, 7.57M) says a growing bipartisan group of lawmakers from both chambers has been working out the details of a $90
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EFTA00136372.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00136372
r Covid-19. EFTA00136410 The Wall Street Journal <https://www.wsj.com/articles/l0th-house-lawmaker-tests-positive-for-covid-19- 11596306537> (8/1, Peterson, Subscription Publication, 7.57M) reports House Natural Resources Chairman Raul Grijalva on Saturday announced he became the tenth lawmaker in the H
EFTA00136518.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00136518
eterson was 8 months pregnant when Scott killed her on Christmas Eve in 2002, then dumped her body into the San Francisco Bay. The court upheld the Peterson's conviction but said the trial judge made significant errors in the sentencing phase." EFTA00136530 NBC Nightly News <https://playvideo.bulletin
EFTA00136693.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00136693
ides and other violent crime." WITI-TV <https://www.fox6now.com/news/operation-legend-26-charged-in-violent-drug-trafficking-ring> Milwaukee (9/22, Peterson, 159K) reports, "Officials say since Operation Legend's launch in July 2020, more than 3,500 arrests — including approximately 200 for homicide — ha
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EFTA00136892.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00136892
The Wall Street Journal <https://www.wsj.corn/articles/coronavirus-stimulus-vote-could-come-after-election- day-negotiators-say-11603307413> (10/21, Peterson, Subscription Publication, 7.57M) says putting off a bill until after the election could delay its passage for months because if Joe Biden wins the
EFTA00136939.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00136939
f his staff." The Wall Street Journal <https://www.wsj.com/articles/negotiators-defend- continuing-talks-on-coronavirus-aid-deal-11603403198> (10/22, Peterson, Subscription Publication, 7.57M) provides similar coverage. NEC Chief Economist Joe LaVorgna was asked on MSNBC <https://playvideo.bulletinintell
EFTA00137248.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00137248
wenty-four states were evaluated as potential locations for hosting the headquarters," said an Air Force statement. Until the announcement is made, "Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs will remain the Command's provisional headquarters." The Air Force has "said that it wants the headquarters loca
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EFTA00136985.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00136985
ager Sentenced To Time In Juvenile Facility, Probation For Plotting Attack On Black Church. • California Prosecutors To Again Seek Death Penalty For Peterson. • NXIVM Leader Speaks Ahead Of Sentencing. • Teen Plotted To Assassinate Joe Biden, Federal Authorities Say. • Former Ohio City Councilman Arrest
EFTA00137440.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00137440
f Negotiations. The Wall Street Journal <https://www.wsj.corn/articles/covid-aid-negotiators-grapple-over-liability-protections- 11607382762> (12/7, Peterson, Duehren, Subscription Publication, 7.57M) says a growing bipartisan group of lawmakers from both chambers has been working out the details of a $90
EFTA00137295.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00137295
Wall Street Journal <https://vvvvw.wsj.com/articles/democrats- pressure-gsa-to-name-biden-winner-start-transition-11606172086> (11/23, Al, Restuccia, Peterson, Ballhaus, Subscription Publication, 7.57M) that White House Chief of Staff Meadows, White House Counsel Pat Cipollone, and Jay Sekulow, the Presid
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EFTA00148128.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00148128
not imposing lockdowns or mask mandates. Liability Protections, State And Local Aid Stall COVID Relief Negotiations. The Wall Street Journal (12/7, Peterson, Duehren, Subscription Publication, 7.57M) says a growing bipartisan group of lawmakers from both chambers has been working out the details of a $9
EFTA00137138.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00137138
521K), the Wall Street Journal <https://www.wsj.corn/articles/republican-senators-say-biden-should-get-intelligence-briefings-11605206279> (11/12, Peterson, Wise, Subscription Publication, 7.57M), Bloomberg <https://www.bloomberg.corn/news/articles/2020-11-12/trump-s-gop-wall-cracks-a-bit-over-biden-int
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