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Howard Rubenstein
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HOWARD RUBENSTEIN
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New York publicist and socialite, referenced in Epstein social network documents
Howard Rubenstein appears in the Epstein files as Jeffrey Epstein's spokesman and PR representative during the 2007-2009 period when Epstein faced sex crime charges in Palm Beach. He is mentioned in news articles, email forwards, and court documents providing official statements on Epstein's behalf.
Rubenstein appears primarily in two contexts: quoted in news articles included in the document collection as Epstein's official spokesperson, and as the sender/subject of forwarded emails to Epstein associates like Darren Indyke. The documents show him managing Epstein's public relations during legal proceedings, denying business relationships, declining comment on plea deals, and communicating with Epstein's legal team. Several documents from October 2009 show email forwards from Rubenstein regarding Daily News coverage of Epstein. The mentions span 2007-2009, coinciding with Epstein's Palm Beach prosecution and plea agreement.
Key Highlights
- •Served as Epstein's official spokesman during the 2007-2009 sex crime charges, providing statements to media
- •Denied Epstein's involvement with MC2 Model Management: 'He has no business relationship with them'
- •Confirmed Epstein was 'Major Investor No. 1' in the Bear Stearns Mortgage Fund case, losing ~$57 million
- •Repeatedly declined comment on behalf of Epstein regarding the plea deal negotiations
- •Directly communicated with Epstein's attorney Darren Indyke via email about media coverage in October 2009
- •Described in FBI documents as 'PR guru' where Epstein appeared 'sparkling and ingenuous' during meetings
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021764 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021774
1 mentionSource: House Oversight Committee
months of home confinement. That would be a fraction of the time he would have to serve if he were to be convicted by a jury. Epstein's spokesman, Howard Rubenstein, said his client would have no comment. Dershowitz also declined to comment late yesterday. Palm Beach police records show that on March 15, 2005,
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1 mentionHOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021775 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021789
Aug 12, 2008Source: House Oversight Committee
5 months of home confinement. That would be a fraction of the time he would have to serve if he were to be convicted by a jury. Epstein's spokesman, Howard Rubenstein, said his client would have no comment. Dershowitz also declined to comment late yesterday. Palm Beach police records show that on March 15, 2005, a
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1 mentionSource: House Oversight Committee
months of home confinement. That would be a fraction of the time he would have to serve if he were to be convicted by a jury. Epstein's spokesman, Howard Rubenstein, said his client would have no comment. Dershowitz also declined to comment late yesterday. Palm Beach police records show that on March 15, 2005,
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030299 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030310
1 mentionSource: House Oversight Committee
15 months of home confinement. That would be a fraction of the time he would have to serve if he were to be convicted by a jury. Epstein's spokesman, Howard Rubenstein, said his client would have no comment. Dershowitz also declined to comment late yesterday. Palm Beach police records show that on March 15, 2005, a
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1 mentionSource: House Oversight Committee
Daily News story on Jeffrey Epstein To: Jeevacation < [email protected]> Privileged - Redacted Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Howard Rubenstein < Date: October 9, 2009 7:26:54 AM PDT To: Subject: FW: Daily News story on Jeffrey Epstein Hi Darren: I hope you are well. Since we are no longer wo
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1 mentionSource: House Oversight Committee
Daily News story on Jeffrey Epstein To: Jeevacation < [email protected]> Privileged - Redacted Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Howard Rubenstein < Date: October 9, 2009 7:26:54 AM PDT To: Subject: FW: Daily News story on Jeffrey Epstein Hi Darren: I hope you are well. Since we are no longer wo
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031005 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031007
1 mentionSource: House Oversight Committee
ust woke up to find this from Howard. A going to canyons today, so not sure about phone reception. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Howard Rubenstein < Date: October 9, 2009 7:26:54 AM PDT To: Subject: FW: Daily News story on Jeffrey Epstein Hi Darren: I hope you are well. Since we are no longer wo
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1 mentionSource: House Oversight Committee
Daily News story on Jeffrey Epstein To: Jeevacation < [email protected]> Privileged - Redacted Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Howard Rubenstein < Date: October 9, 2009 7:26:54 AM PDT To: Subject: FW: Daily News story on Jeffrey Epstein Hi Darren: I hope you are well. Since we are no longer wo
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1 mentionSource: House Oversight Committee
Daily News story on Jeffrey Epstein To: Jeevacation < [email protected]> Privileged - Redacted Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Howard Rubenstein < Date: October 9, 2009 7:26:54 AM PDT To: ' Subject: FW: Daily News story on Jeffrey Epstein Hi Darren: I hope you are well. Since we are no longer
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this matter. Indeed, the only recent comment was Howard Rubenstein's confirmation to the Palm Beach Daily News that
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" alMIN> Subject: Additional Info Date: Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:12:00 +0000 Importance: Normal Hi I.- You might want to add that Epstein's publicist, Howard Rubenstein, is also the publicist for The New York Post where the article quoting Lefcourt's letter appeared. Assistant U.S. Attorney West Palm Beach, FL 334
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home for up to a half-hour while traveling to and from work or community service. Goldberger would not comment on the case. But Epstein's spokesman, Howard J. Rubenstein, said in a statement that Epstein has now resolved the criminal case. "Mr. Epstein accepted responsibility for the charges, relating to conduct tha
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EFTA00090685.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00090685
home for up to a half-hour while traveling to and from work or community service. Goldberger would not comment on the case. But Epstein's spokesman, Howard J. Rubenstein, said in a statement that Epstein has now resolved the criminal case. "Mr. Epstein accepted responsibility for the charges, relating to conduct tha
EFTA00176105.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00176105
ng some semblance of privacy for Mr. Epstein, we have avoided interacting with the media regarding this matter. Indeed, the only recent comment was Howard Rubenstein's confirmation to the Palm Beach Daily News that this matter had been resolved and would not proceed to a trial. That comment was authorized only out
EFTA00176798.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00176798
ng some semblance of privacy for Mr. Epstein, we have avoided interacting with the media regarding this matter. Indeed, the only recent comment was Howard Rubenstein's confirmation to the Palm Beach Daily News that this matter had been resolved and would not proceed to a trial. That comment was authorized only out
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EFTA01334281.pdf
1 mentionEFTA01334281
home for up to a half-hour while traveling to and from work or community service. Goldberger would not comment on the case. But Epstein's spokesman, Howard J. Rubenstein, said in a statement that Epstein has now resolved the criminal case. "Mr. Epstein accepted responsibility for the charges, relating to conduct tha
EFTA00189922.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00189922
ng some semblance of privacy for Mr. Epstein, we have avoided interacting with the media regarding this matter. Indeed, the only recent comment was Howard Rubenstein's confirmation to the Palm Beach Daily News that this matter had been resolved and would not proceed to a trial. That comment was authorized only out
EFTA00190013.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00190013
7 Corbis) Jeffrey Epstein is under indictment for sex crimes in Palm Beach, Florida, and I'd expected that when he came into the office of PR guru Howard Rubenstein, he would be sober and reserved. Quite the opposite. He was sparkling and ingenuous, apologizing for the half-hour lateness with a charming line— "I
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EFTA00214426.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00214426
S)" ..: > Subject: Additional Info Date: Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:12:00 +0000 Importance: Normal Hi M— You might want to add that E stein's publicist, Howard Rubenstein, is also the publicist for The New York Post where the article quoting letter appeared. EFTA00214426
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_013415 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_013434
1 mentionSource: House Oversight Committee
the feds unravel a Ponzi scheme" related to the June 2008 indictment of two former managers of Bear Stearns Mortgage Investment Fund. Epstein's rep, Howard Rubenstein, confirmed last year that Epstein is "Major Investor No. 1" in the indictment, which says he lost about $57 million. Goldberger could not be reached
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Jack Goldberger
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32 docs32 co-mentions
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24 docs24 co-mentions
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23 docs23 co-mentions
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19 docs19 co-mentions
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19 docs19 co-mentions
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19 docs19 co-mentions
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LocationCounty in Florida, United States of America
18 docs18 co-mentions
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PersonAmerican judge
18 docs18 co-mentions
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18 docs18 co-mentions
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