Did Jeffrey Epstein attend LifeBall?

The documents show that tickets were secured for Epstein to attend a LifeBall event in May 2012, and he was asked to confirm his attendance along with a female guest. However, the emails don't confirm whether he actually attended. LifeBall organizers performed a background check and approved his attendance before the tickets were issued.

LifeBall is an annual charity event held in Vienna, Austria, that raises funds for HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention. Founded in 1993, it became one of the largest AIDS charity events in Europe, known for attracting celebrities, politicians, and philanthropists. The event typically includes a gala dinner, fashion shows, and musical performances.

What is Boris Nikolic and why was he getting Epstein tickets to LifeBall?

Boris Nikolic was a science advisor to Bill Gates and Bill Clinton. In the May 2012 emails, Nikolic arranged LifeBall tickets for Epstein, noting it "was not easy" and that organizers required a background check. Nikolic was named as a backup executor in Epstein's will, though he later stated he was "shocked" by the designation and declined the role.

Did Jeffrey Epstein attend LifeBall?

The documents show that tickets were secured for Epstein to attend a LifeBall event in May 2012, and he was asked to confirm his attendance along with a female guest. However, the emails don't confirm whether he actually attended. LifeBall organizers performed a background check and approved his attendance before the tickets were issued.

LifeBall is an annual charity event held in Vienna, Austria, that raises funds for HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention. Founded in 1993, it became one of the largest AIDS charity events in Europe, known for attracting celebrities, politicians, and philanthropists. The event typically includes a gala dinner, fashion shows, and musical performances.

What is Boris Nikolic and why was he getting Epstein tickets to LifeBall?

Boris Nikolic was a science advisor to Bill Gates and Bill Clinton. In the May 2012 emails, Nikolic arranged LifeBall tickets for Epstein, noting it "was not easy" and that organizers required a background check. Nikolic was named as a backup executor in Epstein's will, though he later stated he was "shocked" by the designation and declined the role.

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LifeBall is an HIV/AIDS awareness charity event held annually in Vienna, Austria. The organization appears in the Epstein documents in relation to securing exclusive event tickets for Jeffrey Epstein in May 2012.

LifeBall appears in seven email documents, all part of the same email thread from May 2012. The emails show Boris Nikolic, who worked with Bill Gates, coordinating to secure tickets for Jeffrey Epstein to attend a LifeBall AIDS Solidarity Gala dinner in Vienna. The emails indicate that LifeBall organizers conducted a background check on Epstein before approving his attendance, with Nikolic noting that "people from LifeBall are very difficult." The correspondence also mentions Epstein bringing a female guest to the event.

Key Highlights

•All seven mentions occur in a single email thread from May 7, 2012, showing Boris Nikolic securing event tickets for Epstein
•LifeBall organizers conducted a background check on Epstein before approving his attendance at their AIDS charity gala
•Boris Nikolic characterized LifeBall staff as "very difficult" but successfully obtained approval and tickets
•The emails reference an "AIDS Solidarity Gala" dinner and include PDF attachments with event details
•Epstein was asked to confirm attendance for two tickets and provide the name of his female guest
•LifeBall is one of Europe's largest HIV/AIDS charity events, known for attracting celebrities and high-profile donors

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Source: House Oversight Committee

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FW: Tix for Jeffrey Attachments: image003.jpg; Auktionsblatt.pdf; TXT AIDS Solidarity Gala_E.pdf Importance: — High It was not easy as people from LifeBall are very difficult. But | go it (they even now approved you - they needed to doa background check believe it or not! — as on that dinner will be pres

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Source: House Oversight Committee

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oris Nikolic Subject: Re: FW: Tix for Jeffrey call me now ie On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 7:21 PM, Boris Nikolic i wrote: It was not easy as people from LifeBall are very difficult. But I go it (they even now approved you - they needed to do a background check believe it or not! — as on that dinner will be pre

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Source: House Oversight Committee

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: RE: FW: Tix for Jeffrey Attachments: image001.jpg Importance: — High Forgot to ask you — pls have someone from your office confirm 2 tickets for LifeBall for you. Also provide them with a name of the girl that you are talking. One the pdf that | sent you there is a contact info and refer to the email

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