BY EMAIL

BY EMAIL AND FEDERAL EXPRESS April 14, 2016 Mr. Jeffrey Epstein c/o Martin G. Weinberg, Esq. Suite 1000 20 Park Place Boston, MA 02116 Re: Request for interview Dear Mr. Epstein: I have been working on a book about the events leading to and following the 2005 to 2008 criminal investigation and prosecution of you for soliciting underage girls for prostitution. The book, to be titled Filthy Rich, is scheduled for release this August. I have a number of questions for you arising from our research, and I would also like to give you the opportunity to provide your side of the story. This is to request that you agree to an interview at a mutually agreeable time and place. I propose to conduct the interview this month. I thank you for your consideration of this request, and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the proposed interview. Sincerely, ilet wij, James Patterson EFTA01108047