What did Terry Kafka write in Epstein's 50th birthday book?

In 2003, Kafka contributed a controversial two-page letter to Epstein's 50th birthday scrapbook, compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell. Kafka claims Maxwell instructed him to make it as funny and as raunchy as possible. He says the explicit content was completely out of character for him and that he never attended the birthday party or saw the finished scrapbook.

Did Terry Kafka provide support to Epstein's legal defense?

Yes. In 2007, when Epstein faced abuse allegations in Palm Beach, Kafka provided a character statement to Epstein's legal team. The statement mentioned that Epstein had spent a good amount of one-on-one time with Kafka's then-19-year-old son Philip, though Philip Kafka later contradicted this, saying he only met Epstein once briefly at age 15.

What is Terry Kafka's professional background?

Kafka is a Dallas-based advertising executive who founded Impact Outdoor Advertising Co. in 1982, operating a 300-billboard plant across Dallas and 18 surrounding North Texas counties. He started his career at Leo Burnett Co. as a buyer/planner on Philip Morris Tobacco. He recently sold the company and transitioned to small real estate projects.

Has Terry Kafka denied involvement in Epstein's crimes?

Yes. Kafka has explicitly stated: I never flew on his jet, nor participated in any of the activities of which he is accused. I have never spent any time with him in any social setting, with his friends, girlfriends, acquaintances or victims, nor have I visited his island. He calls himself just a bit player from childhood not relevant to Epstein's adult life.

Who is Philip Kafka and what is his connection?

Philip Kafka is Terry Kafka's son and a prominent Detroit real estate developer. Congressional documents show Terry's 2007 character letter claimed Philip had multiple meetings with Epstein, but Philip has stated he only met Epstein once at age 15 for about 30 minutes. Philip has strongly denounced Epstein's crimes.

What did Terry Kafka write in Epstein's 50th birthday book?

In 2003, Kafka contributed a controversial two-page letter to Epstein's 50th birthday scrapbook, compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell. Kafka claims Maxwell instructed him to make it as funny and as raunchy as possible. He says the explicit content was completely out of character for him and that he never attended the birthday party or saw the finished scrapbook.

Did Terry Kafka provide support to Epstein's legal defense?

Yes. In 2007, when Epstein faced abuse allegations in Palm Beach, Kafka provided a character statement to Epstein's legal team. The statement mentioned that Epstein had spent a good amount of one-on-one time with Kafka's then-19-year-old son Philip, though Philip Kafka later contradicted this, saying he only met Epstein once briefly at age 15.

What is Terry Kafka's professional background?

Kafka is a Dallas-based advertising executive who founded Impact Outdoor Advertising Co. in 1982, operating a 300-billboard plant across Dallas and 18 surrounding North Texas counties. He started his career at Leo Burnett Co. as a buyer/planner on Philip Morris Tobacco. He recently sold the company and transitioned to small real estate projects.

Has Terry Kafka denied involvement in Epstein's crimes?

Yes. Kafka has explicitly stated: I never flew on his jet, nor participated in any of the activities of which he is accused. I have never spent any time with him in any social setting, with his friends, girlfriends, acquaintances or victims, nor have I visited his island. He calls himself just a bit player from childhood not relevant to Epstein's adult life.

Who is Philip Kafka and what is his connection?

Philip Kafka is Terry Kafka's son and a prominent Detroit real estate developer. Congressional documents show Terry's 2007 character letter claimed Philip had multiple meetings with Epstein, but Philip has stated he only met Epstein once at age 15 for about 30 minutes. Philip has strongly denounced Epstein's crimes.

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Terry Kafka

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Dallas advertising executive and owner of Impact Outdoor Advertising Co. (founded 1982). Childhood friend of Jeffrey Epstein from Brooklyn's Coney Island neighborhood, where they attended Mark Twain Junior High School together starting in 1958. Contributed a controversial letter to Epstein's 50th birthday book in 2003 at Ghislaine Maxwell's request. Provided a character reference to Epstein's legal team in 2007. Father of Detroit real estate developer Philip Kafka.

Terry Kafka is a Dallas advertising executive who owned Impact Outdoor Advertising Co., a 300-billboard plant he founded in 1982. He was one of Jeffrey Epstein's oldest friends, having grown up together in Brooklyn's Coney Island neighborhood where they attended Mark Twain Junior High School starting in 1958. After high school graduation in 1969, Kafka and Epstein backpacked through Europe together. In 2003, Kafka contributed a controversial two-page letter to Epstein's 50th birthday book at Ghislaine Maxwell's request. In 2007, he provided a character reference to Epstein's legal team. Kafka denies ever flying on Epstein's jet, visiting his island, or participating in any criminal activities.

Terry Kafka appears in the Epstein documents through House Oversight Committee email records and congressional releases related to the birthday book. The released documents include a class photo from Mark Twain Junior High School showing both Kafka and Epstein, as well as the controversial birthday book letter. Kafka has publicly stated he was merely a "bit player from childhood" and that his and Epstein's lives "don't intersect" in adulthood, going "in different cities and in different worlds."

Key Highlights

•Childhood friend of Epstein from Brooklyn's Coney Island neighborhood since 1958
•Both attended Mark Twain Junior High School together
•Backpacked through Europe with Epstein after 1969 high school graduation on $2/day budget
•Dallas advertising executive who founded Impact Outdoor Advertising Co. in 1982
•Wrote controversial letter for Epstein's 50th birthday book (2003) at Ghislaine Maxwell's request
•Provided character reference to Epstein's legal team in 2007
•Father of Detroit real estate developer Philip Kafka
•Denies flying on Epstein's jet, visiting his island, or any involvement in criminal activities

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Source: House Oversight Committee

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: RE: Gingrich view of Trump Importance: — High ‘ Exactly! Bernie’s like a Mark Twain or Lafayette teacher from Brooklyn back in the 60’s and 70’s. Terry B. Kafka, President Impact Outdoor Advertising Co. 5454 La Sierra Dr., Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75231 es es «| Impactoutdoor.com From: Philip Kafka [mailto Sen

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ed, Mar 9, 2016 at 5:21 PM, Terry Kafka <q wrote: Exactly! Bernie’s like a Mark Twain or Lafayette teacher from Brooklyn back in the 60’s and 70’s. Terry B. Kafka, President Impact Outdoor Advertising Co. 5454 La Sierra Dr., Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75231 es Impactoutdoor.com From: Philip Kafka [mailto Sent: Wed

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Source: House Oversight Committee

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told him about our first lesson in common sense: Folding the bottom tip of the French fry cone so it doesn’t tear the paper bag at Nathans. Schmuck! Terry B. Kafka, President Impact Outdoor Advertising Co. 5454 La Sierra Dr., Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75231 se | Impactoutdoor.com From: jeffrey E. [mailto:jeevacati

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