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Jeffrey Epstein discusses paid SEO/online reputation campaign and mentions “island thing” with Al Seckel

Date
November 11, 2025
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House Oversight
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House Oversight #022230
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1
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Summary

The email chain reveals a paid effort to manage Epstein’s online presence, including a “cyber war” against a Daily Beast reporter and a reference to an “island thing” that could relate to Epstein’s pr Epstein hired Al Seckel (or a group led by him) for SEO and reputation management in Dec 2010. A $10,000 per month fee is mentioned, with the project originally estimated at $20k‑$30k total. Seckel c

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