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Email hints at $25K Epstein foundation payment bounced by MIT to ASU and reference to Leon Black money

The passage contains specific monetary figures ($25K) and mentions high‑profile individuals (Jeffrey Epstein, Leon Black) and institutions (MIT, ASU). It suggests a possible financial flow that was re Jeffrey Epstein’s foundation allegedly provided $25,000 that was bounced by MIT back to Arizona Stat Reference to “Leon Black money” being kept, implying involvement of Leon Black’s finances. Communi

Date
November 11, 2025
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House Oversight
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House Oversight #025598
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The passage contains specific monetary figures ($25K) and mentions high‑profile individuals (Jeffrey Epstein, Leon Black) and institutions (MIT, ASU). It suggests a possible financial flow that was re Jeffrey Epstein’s foundation allegedly provided $25,000 that was bounced by MIT back to Arizona Stat Reference to “Leon Black money” being kept, implying involvement of Leon Black’s finances. Communi

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Date: Thursday, April 18 2019 12:23 PM Subject: Re: $25K from ASU From: Joichi Ito < To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]>; Nice. > On Apr 18, 2019, at 08:03, J <[email protected] > wrote: > https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/18/opinion/sunday/oliver- sacks-gardens.html?action=click &module=Opinion &pgtyp e=Homep age > On Mon, Mar 4, 2019 at 11:08 AM Joi Ito < > wrote: > I'm good. Good luck! > - Joi >> On Mar 4, 2019, at 7:45 AM, J <[email protected] > wrote: >> brutal press. . sorry . it seems im a symbol for all ills. :). if you hate the rich, the men , the trump types im your boy. at least for the moment. . hope you are well >> On Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 1:24 PM Joi Ito <MI> wrote: » Thanks! >>> On Feb 28, 2019, at 1:18 PM, J <[email protected] > wrote: >>> >>> No problem- Trying to get more black for you >>> On Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 1:10 PM Joi Ito < >>> Hey Jeffrey. >>> How are things? > wrote: >>> Just to let you know. We were able to keep the Leon Black money, but the $25K from your foundation is getting bounced by MIT back to ASU. >» Sorry... >» - Joi >>> please note >>> The information contained in this communication is >>> confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may >>> constitute inside information, and is intended only for >>> the use of the addressee. It is the property of >>> JEE >>> Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this >>> communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited >>> and may be unlawful. If you have received this >>> communication in error, please notify us immediately by >>> return e-mail or by e-mail to [email protected], and >>> destroy this communication and all copies thereof, >>> including all attachments. copyright -all rights reserved » >> >> >> >> please note >> The information contained in this communication is >> confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may >> constitute inside information, and is intended only for >> the use of the addressee. It is the property of >> JEE >> Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this >> communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited >> and may be unlawful. If you have received this >> communication in error, please notify us immediately by >> return e-mail or by e-mail to [email protected], and >> destroy this communication and all copies thereof, >> including all attachments. copyright -all rights reserved > > > > > please note > The information contained in this communication is > confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may > constitute inside information, and is intended only for > the use of the addressee. It is the property of > JEE > Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this > communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited > and may be unlawful. If you have received this > communication in error, please notify us immediately by > return e-mail or by e-mail to [email protected], and > destroy this communication and all copies thereof, > including all attachments. copyright -all rights reserved

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