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Surname reference in Epstein-related documents
"Rivkin" in the files covers at least two different people. One is Charles Rivkin, the U.S. Ambassador to France in 2012, whose office handled repeated requests to schedule meetings with Jeffrey Epstein. The other is lawyer David Rivkin, whose June 2018 email to Steve Bannon was forwarded on to Epstein.
Most of the 73 documents are emails from 2012 in which Epstein's assistants arrange or ask about meetings with "Ambassador Rivkin" in Paris, handled through the ambassador's assistant, Abigail Erickson. A separate set of about eight emails (the HOUSE_OVERSIGHT and EFTA copies of one chain) shows David Rivkin forwarding a message to Steve Bannon on June 23, 2018. Bannon then sent it to Epstein's [email protected] address with the comment "Big deal." A few other mentions are incidental: news-clip op-eds credited to a Rivkin, and a Harvard Business School citation to Jan W. Rivkin in a financial-records document. Almost all of the 73 documents are emails, and only two are substantive non-email records.
Key Highlights
- •In 2012, Epstein's side repeatedly sought time with Ambassador Rivkin in Paris. One email says he was available Monday, May 14 at 5:00 pm. An April 24, 2012 email invited Epstein to the ambassador's residence on Tuesday, May 15 at 6:00 pm for cocktails with Ambassador Rivkin and Ms. Tolson.
- •A schedule in the files lists "6:00 Appt w/Ambassador Rivkin & Ms. Tolson" on May 15, noting that Caroline Lang would accompany Epstein and that the ambassador's assistant is Abigail. A Google Calendar reminder for that appointment was sent to Lesley Groff on May 15, 2012. The files shown do not confirm whether the meeting took place.
- •Not every request was accepted. On May 15, 2012 the ambassador's office wrote that Rivkin could not take up an offer from Epstein's side because he was leaving for Cannes the next morning and then Washington, DC. On May 22 and June 18, 2012 the office declined further requests, citing a full schedule and a tight schedule ahead of July 4.
- •Later contact attempts appear in the files. On October 1, 2012, Epstein's side asked whether Ambassador Rivkin could meet Epstein during a visit to Paris starting October 9. On November 9, 2012, Lesley Groff emailed Epstein a reminder to contact Ambassador Rivkin's assistant, Abigail.
- •On June 23, 2018, David Rivkin forwarded a message to Steve Bannon ("Here it is."). Bannon passed it to Epstein with the words "Big deal." The files shown do not make clear what the forwarded message contained, and Rivkin does not appear to have written to Epstein directly.
- •The "Rivkin, Casey" mentions in news-clip emails refer to Wall Street Journal op-eds by David Rivkin and Lee Casey on the McCabe and Trump obstruction questions. They are press summaries, not communication with Epstein.
- •The 47 shared documents with Abigail Wexner likely reflect first-name matches with the ambassador's assistant "Abigail," who is identified in the files as Abigail Erickson. The files do not show this as a connection between Rivkin and Abigail Wexner.
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Document Mentions (20 of 73)
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1 mentionSource: House Oversight Committee
Re: Attachments: image001.png; image002.png; image003.png; image004.png Importance: — High Big deal Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: From: "Rivkin, David" Date: June 23, 2018 at 8:14:49 AM EDT Subject: Fwd: Re: Here it is. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Grossman, Andrew
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1 mentionSource: House Oversight Committee
23, 2018 at 2:44 PM Subject: Fwd: Re: To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Big deal Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: From: "Rivkin, David" Date: June 23, 2018 at 8:14:49 AM EDT To: Steve Bannon {i i> Subject: Fwd: Re: Here it is. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message:
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1 mentionSource: House Oversight Committee
lippers will dictate (my view ) On Sat, Jun 23, 2018 at 2:44 PM, Steve Bannon <( > wrote: Big deal Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: <i From: "Rivkin, David" << ii iii! Date: June 23, 2018 at 8:14:49 AM EDT To: Steve Bannon Subject: Fwd: Re: Here it is. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded messa
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1 mentionSource: House Oversight Committee
2018 at 2:44 PM Subject: Fwd: Re: To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Big deal — Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: Pp From: "Rivkin, David" <i > Date: June 23, 2018 at 8:14:49 AM EDT To: Steve Bannon iii iiii- Subject: Fwd: Re: - Here it is. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded
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1 mentionSource: House Oversight Committee
23, 2018 at 2:44 PM Subject: Fwd: Re: To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Big deal Begin forwarded message: Resent-Fron: From: "Rivkin, David" < Date: June 23, 2018 at 8:14:49 AM EDT To: Steve Bannon <i iii > Subject: Fwd: Re: Here it is. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message
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1 mentionEFTA00040895
added, "I also have confidence that if he has any questions about motives or conduct of the staff he will act on it decisively and professionally." Rivkin, Casey: Trump Cannot Be Criminally Prosecuted For Obstruction. In the Wall Street Journal (12/10, Subscription Publication, 6.13M), David Rivkin and
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EFTA00160949.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00160949
in unauthorized media leaks: Likewise, the Huffinqton Post (2/24, Russo, 2.78M) reports McCabe "is engaging in an all-out war of words- with Trump. Rivkin, Casey: McCabe's 25th Amendment Claim Should Be Investigated. In an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal (2/24, Subscription Publication, 6.65M), David
EFTA00413300.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00413300
to come to the U.S. Ambassador's residence at 41, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, Paris 8e on Tuesday, May 15 at 6:00 pm for cocktails with Ambassador Rivkin and Ms. Tolson. Thank you for your patience. Abigail This email is UNCLASSIFIED. From: [mailto Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 4:34 PM To: Eric
EFTA00413306.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00413306
to come to the U.S. Ambassador's residence at 41, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, Paris 8e on Tuesday, May 15 at 6:00 pm for cocktails with Ambassador Rivkin and Ms. Tolson. Thank you for your patience. Abigail This email is UNCLASSIFIED. From: [mailto Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 4:34 PM To: Eric
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EFTA00413298.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00413298
to come to the U.S. Ambassador's residence at 41, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, Paris 8e on Tuesday, May 15 at 6:00 pm for cocktails with Ambassador Rivkin and Ms. Tolson. Thank you for your patience. Abigail This email is UNCLASSIFIED. From: [mailto Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 4:34 PM To: Eric
EFTA00546161.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00546161
From: "Erickson, Abigail E" To: Subject: RE: Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:59:10 +0000 [=. Hi=, Unfortunately leading up to July 4, Ambassador Rivkin has a very tight schedule with meetings and in the evening receptions and dinners. Thank you for being in touch. All the best, Abigail Original
EFTA00307001.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00307001
you in the evening May 15. Tuesday 6:00 Appt w/Ambassador Rivkin & Ms. Tolson +33 (0 )1 43 12 60 24) Caroline Lang will accom ou . Assistant to Rivkin is Abigail 41, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, Paris 8e CONFIRMED Boris and Sam to stay over tonight at Paris Apt. EFTA00307001 May 16. Wednesday
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EFTA00660065.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00660065
to come to the U.S. Ambassador's residence at 41, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, Paris 8e on Tuesday, May 15 at 6:00 pm for cocktails with Ambassador Rivkin and Ms. Tolson. Thank you for your patience. Abigail This email is UNCLASSIFIED. On Apr 24, 2012, at 12:21 PM, "Erickson, Abigail E" I> wrote:
EFTA00402029.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00402029
roff <MIMIII > To: Epstein Jeffrey <[email protected]> Subject: Reminder Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:11:19 +0000 Reminder to contact Ambassador Rivkin assistant Abigail Sent from my iPhone EFTA00402029
EFTA00413067.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00413067
esley Groff < May I5, Tuesday wrote: 6:00 Appt w/Ambassador Rivkin & Ms. Tolson Caroline Lang will accompany you . (Caroline cell: Assistant to Rivkin is Abigail (( EFTA00413067 41, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, Paris 8e CONFIRMED May 16. Wednesday 3:00 Meet wlWill Iselin at 3 me du Cirque in th
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EFTA00413061.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00413061
gbland On Mon, May 14, 2012 at 10:11 PM, Lesley Groff] May 15, Tuesday wrote: 6: Caroline Lang will accompany you . (Caroline cell Assistant to Rivkin is Abigai 41, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, Paris 8e CONFIRMED 3:00 Meet w/Will Iselin at 3 rue du Cir early-Will said you can discuss day of) 3:
EFTA00413070.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00413070
To: Cc: Lesley Groff <1 Subject: RE: Date: Tue, 15 May 2012 11:34:26 +0000 Please thank Mr. Epstein for his kind invite, unfortunately Ambassador Rivkin will be unable to take him up on his offer as he is departing for Cannes tomorrow morning and the following day for Washington, DC for meetings over
EFTA00413145.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00413145
From: Google Calendar <[email protected]> To: Lesley Groff Subject: Reminder: 6:00 Appt w/Ambassador Rivkin (H 7:30pm Date: Tue, 15 May 2012 21:50:06 +0000 ( Tue May 15 6pm - 6:00 Appt w/Ambassador Rivkin ( Assistant more details is Abigail ( ) W
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EFTA00414776.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00414776
ge in plan, would Mr. Epstein be available to come to the U.S. Ambassador's residence at on Tuesday, May 15 at 6:00 pm for cocktails with Ambassador Rivkin and Ms. Tolson, Thank you for your patience. This email is UNCLASSIFIED. On Apr 24, 2012, at 12:21 PM, ' Hello < wrote: My apologies for only
isg-outlook-2017.pdf
1 mentionHOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014532 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014621
Jan 5, 2017Source: House Oversight Committee
ld We Think About This Recovery?” Macroeconomic Advisers’ 26th Annual Policy Seminar, Washington, D.C., September 14, 2016. ichael E. Porter, Jan W. Rivkin, Mihir A. Desai and anjari Raman, “Problems Unsolved and a Nation Divided,” Harvard Business School, September 2016. Council of Economic Advisers, “
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PersonAmerican sex offender and financier (1953–2019)
67 docs67 co-mentions
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PersonWife of Les Wexner, American philanthropist, referenced in Epstein documents
47 docs47 co-mentions
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PersonSurname reference in Epstein-related documents
34 docs34 co-mentions
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PersonExecutive assistant to Jeffrey Epstein (2001-2019)
15 docs15 co-mentions
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PersonPerson referenced in documents
14 docs14 co-mentions
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OrganizationUnited States Department of Justice, federal executive department responsible for law enforcement
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PersonAmerican media executive & political strategist (born 1953)
12 docs12 co-mentions
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PersonThird child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born 1960)
12 docs12 co-mentions
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Martin Weinberg
PersonAmerican attorney (born 1946)
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PersonFormer British intelligence officer
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