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Matthew Hiltzik
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American publicist
Matthew Hiltzik, a prominent crisis management publicist, was hired by Jeffrey Epstein in 2017 to handle media inquiries and develop reputation management strategies during the Virginia Giuffre v. Ghislaine Maxwell litigation period.
Hiltzik appears in high-signal professional correspondence from 2017, including direct emails with Epstein about media strategy, a detailed background questionnaire for reputation management work, and scheduled in-person meetings at Epstein's Manhattan townhouse. Documents show Hiltzik Strategies billed Epstein $25,000 for PR services in June 2017. His colleague Ben Sosenko frequently appears alongside him in scheduling emails, and another colleague, Melissa Nathan, is also mentioned. The correspondence demonstrates active crisis communications work rather than incidental contact.
Key Highlights
- •Epstein forwarded media inquiries about the Giuffre v. Maxwell settlement to Hiltzik for PR strategy guidance in May 2017
- •Hiltzik sent Epstein a comprehensive questionnaire covering his background, partnerships, philanthropy, and 'misrepresentations' — standard intake for reputation management campaigns
- •Multiple in-person meetings scheduled at Epstein's 9 East 71st Street residence, with Hiltzik bringing colleagues Ben Sosenko and Melissa Nathan
- •Hiltzik Strategies invoiced Epstein $25,000 for services rendered in June 2017
- •Email correspondence included high-profile figures like author Michael Wolff, attorney Kathy Ruemmler, and financier Leon Black in related threads
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1 mentionSource: House Oversight Committee
h, with the prospect of some Trump info. On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 4:48 PM jeffrey E. <> wrote: Thoughts ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Matthew Hiltzik Date: Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 2:37 PM Subject: some questions... To: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Ce: Ben Sosenko {is Attached and below please
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prospect of some Trump info. On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 4:48 PM jeffrey E. <[email protected]> wrote: Thoughts a Forwarded message --------- From: Matthew Hiltzik i Date: Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 2:37 PM Subject: some questions... To: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Attached and below please find some initial q
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1 mentionSource: House Oversight Committee
From: Sent: To: CC: Matthew Hiltzik [ 12/15/2018 6:40:52 PM Michael Wolff | Jeffrey Epstein [[email protected]]; Kathy Ruemmler Darren Indyke Subject: Re: Importance: High Also thin
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From: Sent: To: CC: Matthew Hiltzik 12/15/2018 6:40:52 PM Michael Wolff I Jeffrey Epstein [[email protected]]; Kathy Ruemmlerl Darren Indyke Subject: Re: Also think there should be
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r. Chen for shot for back 180 Fort Washington Avenue, Suite 199 First Floor. a) TO DRIVE YOU! TBD Phone Date )v/Commissioner Henry 5:00pm Appt Iv/Matthew Hiltzik and Ben Sosenko (Matthew 7:00pm Dinner iv/Woody and Soon Yi Fri. June 2, 2017 NY-PB Reminder: Rich Kahn on holiday today, back in office Mon. 9:0
EFTA00455728.pdf
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From: Lesley Groff To: Matthew Hiltzik Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 14:42:49 +0000 Yes! We are confirmed! llam and address correct... > On Jul 12, 2017, at 10:24 A
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EFTA00501331.pdf
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From: Lesley Groff <MIIMIII > To: Matthew Hiltzik Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Fri, 05 May 2017 20:26:00 +0000 ok thanks for letting me know! EFTA00501331
EFTA00285492.pdf
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h Theater, 20 Lincoln Center Plaza EFTA00285493 9:00pm Dinner, David Koch Theater, 20 Lincoln Center Plaza Cocktail Attire!! 3:30pm PHONE DATE w/Matthew Hiltzik (he will call you) Tues. May 9, 2017 PB-NY Reminder: Viewing at Christie's for Braque sale 10am-5pm Reminder: Jim Watson's event is tonight at Chr
EFTA00285309.pdf
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c. Loc l Retninde to go visit her family in FL (depart via Delta #898 at 10:40am Rec. Loc# 1:00pm Appt w/Mapp EFTA00285312 i lOpm PHONE DATE w Matthew Hiltzik, friend of Michael Wolff (cell: )(office: Tues. Apri125. 2017 LSJ Reminder: Jojo off today and tomorrow for days off owed Wed. April 26. 20171 Ss
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EFTA00285357.pdf
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13-16, he will use Valdson 8:30am Apptw/Leon Black an EFTA00285358 8:30am Appt w/Michael Wolff (Ma 9:00am Appt w/Peter Attia (Me 11:00am Appt w/Matthew Hiltzik and Ben Sosenko (Matthew Friedman JOJO TO DRIVE YOU (UNLESS YOU WANT TO WALK!) *Reminder to call Bill Scherer (M=) 2:44pm Depart Teterboro 3:07p
EFTA00285362.pdf
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eon Black ) 1:00pm Arrive for appt. 1:15 in A t w Dr. Chen or shot or back JOJO TO DRIVE YOU! TBD Phone Date w/Commissioner Henry 5:00pm Appt w/Matthew Hiltzik and Ben Sosenko (Matthew he will come in running clothes 7:00pm Dinner w/Woody and Soon Yi Fri. June 2. 2017 NY-PB Reminder: Rich Kahn on holida
EFTA00285385.pdf
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ody and Soon Yi (=M) Fri. May 5.2017 NY 8:00am BREAKFAST w/Tom Pritzker ( 1) 10:00am Appt w/Linda Pinto 11:45am Appt w/Jabor ( =) 4:30 pm Appt w/Matthew Hiltzik and his colleagues, Ben Sosenko and Melissa Nathan 6:30pm Doors Open for Terje's Opening of: Oslo 7:00pm Performance of Oslo Lincoln Center Theate
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EFTA00653160.pdf
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From: Lesley Groff <MINIII > To: Jefffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Subject: Matthew Hiltzik Date: Fri, 05 May 2017 11:34:40 +0000 FYI: Matthew Hiltzik will bring 2 colleagues with him today at 4:30, Ben Sosenko and Melissa Nathan Sent from my iPhone EFTA00653160
EFTA00691283.pdf
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EFTA00720680.pdf
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From: Matthew Hiltzik < To: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 13:18:04 , 0000 Excellent See you then NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY.
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EFTA00455639.pdf
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From: Lesley Groff MIla To: Matthew Hiltzik Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2017 18:09:20 +0000 Excellent! Yes, the meeting will be at Jeffrey's home, 9 East 71st Street between
EFTA00455629.pdf
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From: Lesley Groff To: Matthew Hiltzik Subject: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2017 17:39:01 +0000 Hello Elisha...Hope you are well...Jeffrey has sent me an email saying Matthew will c
EFTA00449913.pdf
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From: To: Michael Wolff •cl Cc: Matthew Hiltzik Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2017 12:17:05 +0000 Super. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone On Apr 24, 2017, at 8:16 AM, Michael Wolf
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EFTA00450053.pdf
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From: Lesley Groff To:' 'Ma> Subject: Alert - 4:00 m PHONE DATE w/Matthew Hiltzik, friend of Michael Wolff (cell: (office: April 24, 2017 3:00 PM : 4:00pm PHONE DATE w/Matthew Hiltzik, friend of Michael Wolff (cell: )(office: E
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1 mentionSource: House Oversight Committee
From: jeffrey E. [[email protected]] Sent: 5/24/2017 11:04:43 PM To: Matthew Hiltzik Subject: Fwd: Fw: inquiry re: Giuffre v Maxwell settlement Attachments: image001.png From: Martin G. Weinberg Date: Wed, May 24, 2017 at 6:53 PM Su
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Jeffrey Epstein
PersonAmerican sex offender and financier (1953–2019)
198 docs198 co-mentions
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Ben Sosenko
PersonPerson referenced in documents
62 docs62 co-mentions
Lesley Groff
PersonExecutive assistant to Jeffrey Epstein (2001-2019)
59 docs59 co-mentions
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Leon Black
PersonAmerican billionaire businessman (born 1951)
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Michael Wolff
PersonAmerican author, essayist, and journalist
23 docs23 co-mentions
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Elisha McGinnis
PersonPerson referenced in documents
22 docs22 co-mentions
Marc Rich
PersonAmerican commodities trader (1934–2013)
21 docs21 co-mentions
Woody Allen
PersonAmerican filmmaker, actor and comedian (born 1935)
21 docs21 co-mentions
Richard Kahn
PersonJeffrey Epstein's accountant and estate co-executor (2005-present)
16 docs16 co-mentions
Soon-Yi Previn
PersonWife of Woody Allen
16 docs16 co-mentions
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Jojo Fontanilla
PersonFilipino butler and housekeeper who worked for Epstein, critical witness in court filings
14 docs14 co-mentions
Islip
LocationTown in Suffolk County, New York, United States
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Tom Pritzker
PersonAmerican billionaire
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Hiltzik Strategies
OrganizationCommunications strategy firm
13 docs13 co-mentions
Abraham Lincoln
PersonPresident of the United States from 1861 to 1865 (1809–1865)
13 docs13 co-mentions
Broadway & Amsterdam
OrganizationOrganization referenced in documents
11 docs11 co-mentions
Madison
LocationCapital city of Wisconsin, United States
11 docs11 co-mentions
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Linda Pinto
PersonPerson referenced in Epstein scheduling and administrative documents
11 docs11 co-mentions
Teterboro
LocationBorough in New Jersey, United States
11 docs11 co-mentions
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Darren Indyke
PersonAmerican lawyer, longtime personal attorney and co-executor of Jeffrey Epstein's estate
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