HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030341.jpg
1.45 MB
Extraction Summary
7
People
2
Organizations
3
Locations
3
Events
4
Relationships
2
Quotes
Document Information
Type:
Letter / request for comment
File Size:
1.45 MB
Summary
This document is a letter from David Pegg of The Guardian newspaper to an unnamed individual, strongly implied to be Jeffrey Epstein, dated just before January 12, 2015. The letter lists several points for comment before an article's publication, including the recipient's 2008 conviction for procuring minors, associations with Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, and Kevin Spacey, and financial links to Leslie Wexner. It sets a firm deadline for a response and specifies what constitutes a substantive reply.
People (7)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed recipient (implied to be Jeffrey Epstein) | Recipient of the letter |
The letter is addressed to a 'you' who pleaded guilty in 2008 to solicitation of prostitution and procuring minors, w...
|
| Mr Leslie Wexner | Associate |
Mentioned as being linked to the recipient's accounts.
|
| Bill Clinton | Associate |
The recipient is described as being 'closely associated' with him. The recipient also made contributions to the Clint...
|
| Prince Andrew | Associate |
The recipient is described as being 'closely associated' with him.
|
| Kevin Spacey | Associate |
The recipient is described as being 'closely associated' with him.
|
| Hilary Clinton | Politician |
Quoted from a 2012 speech regarding elites paying taxes. Her philanthropic causes with Bill Clinton received 'substan...
|
| David Pegg | Journalist |
The sender of the letter, from The Guardian newspaper.
|
Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| The Guardian | ||
| Clintons' philanthropic causes |
Timeline (3 events)
2008
The recipient pleaded guilty to solicitation of prostitution and procuring minors for prostitution and was sentenced to 18 months in prison.
Undisclosed
Unnamed recipient (implied Jeffrey Epstein)
2012
Hilary Clinton gave a speech where she noted the importance of elites paying a substantial share of tax.
Undisclosed
2015-01-12
Deadline (18:00) for the recipient to respond to The Guardian's request for comment before the publication of a story.
N/A
David Pegg
Unnamed recipient (implied Jeffrey Epstein)
Locations (3)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
Relationships (4)
The letter states, 'Your above accounts were also linked with Mr Leslie Wexner.'
Unnamed recipient (implied Jeffrey Epstein)
→
Close Association / Financial Contributor
→
Bill Clinton
Described as 'closely associated' and having made 'substantial contributions to the Clintons' philanthropic causes.'
Described as 'closely associated'.
Described as 'closely associated'.
Key Quotes (2)
"One of the issues that I have been preaching about around the world is collecting taxes in an equitable manner — especially from the elites in every country."Source
— Hilary Clinton
(A quote from a 2012 speech, used in the letter to contrast with the recipient's alleged tax avoidance while contributing to the Clintons' causes.)
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030341.jpg
Quote #1
"(For the avoidance of doubt, we do not normally regard any generalised assertion of “inaccuracies” as a substantive response; nor any generalised statement that the holders acted on advice. Neither will we regard as substantive any comment that only refers to the present state of affairs and not to the past.)"Source
— David Pegg (The Guardian)
(A parenthetical statement in the letter specifying what The Guardian will not consider a 'substantive response' to their allegations.)
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030341.jpg
Quote #2
Full Extracted Text
Complete text extracted from the document (2,136 characters)
4) In 2008 you pleaded guilty to solicitation of prostitution and procuring minors for prostitution. You were sentenced to 18 months in prison.
5) Your above accounts were also linked with Mr Leslie Wexner.
6) You are known to be or have previously been closely associated with Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew and Kevin Spacey.
7) You have made substantial contributions to the Clintons' philanthropic causes. Tax reform campaigners have previously been critical of those who engage in public life or the political process while avoiding or evading tax. Hilary Clinton herself, speaking in 2012, noted the importance of elites paying a substantial share of tax: "One of the issues that I have been preaching about around the world is collecting taxes in an equitable manner — especially from the elites in every country."
It is intended shortly to publish the results of our survey in both the US and the UK.
As responsible journalists acting in the public interest, we would first like to give you the opportunity to comment.
If we do not hear from you by 18:00 on Monday 12th January 2015 (preferably by email to [REDACTED EMAIL ADDRESS], we shall proceed on the basis that you do not wish to comment on or amend our information.
But we have approached you in a straightforward fashion and hope you will take this opportunity to respond if you wish. Your substantive responses to each of our numbered points will be carefully considered and published if appropriate.
(For the avoidance of doubt, we do not normally regard any generalised assertion of “inaccuracies” as a substantive response; nor any generalised statement that the holders acted on advice. Neither will we regard as substantive any comment that only refers to the present state of affairs and not to the past.)
We are, of course, happy to discuss directly any concerns you may have.
We would be most grateful if you would acknowledge receipt of this letter. This will save us from chasing.
Yours faithfully,
David Pegg
The Guardian
Kings Place
90 York Way
London
N1 9GU
The Guardian
Kings Place
90 York Way
London
N1 9GU
Tel: [REDACTED TELEPHONE NUMBER]
Email: [REDACTED EMAIL ADDRESS]
Email: [REDACTED EMAIL ADDRESS]
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030341
Discussion 0
No comments yet
Be the first to share your thoughts on this epstein document