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NYT reporter discusses possible $200 B Saudi fund withdrawals tied to BlackRock and other financiers

NYT reporter discusses possible $200 B Saudi fund withdrawals tied to BlackRock and other financiers The email chain hints at a massive ($200 billion) Saudi money movement out of private‑equity funds and possibly into custodial vehicles like BlackRock. It names a senior New York Times financial reporter and references a pending NYT investigation, providing a concrete figure, actors, and a timeline (Oct 2016). While unverified, the lead points to a sizable financial flow involving a sovereign wealth source, major asset managers, and potential political ramifications, making it actionable for further sourcing and document requests. Key insights: Landon Thomas Jr., NYT financial reporter, is working on a story about how low oil prices affect Saudi royal family finances.; He cites a claim that Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has withdrawn roughly $200 billion from private‑equity funds over the past year.; The funds are said to be parked with “usual suspects” such as BlackRock, described more as a custodian than an investor.

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Assistant U.S. Attorney David Weinstein allegedly leaked confidential Epstein prosecution details to NYT reporter

Assistant U.S. Attorney David Weinstein allegedly leaked confidential Epstein prosecution details to NYT reporter The passage suggests possible prosecutorial misconduct and unauthorized media leaks in the Jeffrey Epstein case, providing names, dates, and alleged actions that could be followed up. However, similar allegations have been reported before, limiting novelty and impact. Key insights: Assistant U.S. Attorney David Weinstein discussed confidential prosecution strategy with NYT reporter Landon Thomas.; Weinstein allegedly disclosed specifics about alleged phone luring and interstate travel for underage sex.; Weinstein reportedly warned the reporter not to trust Epstein's defense attorneys and framed the conversation as hypothetical.

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