DS9 Document EFTA01250882

From: To: Subject: Notes from 3/1/21 Call with Date: Mon, 01 Mar 2021 23:09:29 +0000 Importance: Normal 3/1/2021 Call wit AUSAs re • said appreciated client's willingness to speak with us before, but we thought needed counsel • ■ explained that GM is charged, but investigation ongoing and looking at broader conduct; aware that was associate of JE • ■ explained that we want to speak with about what■ may have witnessed with respect to GM and JE's relationship with minors • ■ explained that in process of issuing subpoena to identified one or two emails that touched on subject matter of our investigation; gave us some pause about interviewing her without counsel o Individual filed lawsui ; allegations that plaintiff had been victim as a minor, IM name came up in that lawsuit o read to June 1, 2016 email from Ito JE describing consenting to sexual acts and referring to herself as adult in room • • explained that we want to ask. about contacts with understanding of sexual relationship between victim and JE & GM • Masked about criminal exposure • • explained could not give answer at this time; need to know facts • • suggested attorney proffer may be helpful in first instance • said that would be helpful; said is not a target; as to where falls on witness to subject spectrum, under Justice Manual, a subject is defined broadly; hard to give answer without more color on conduct; attorney proffer would be helpful and could discuss next steps from there Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Southern District of New York One St. Andrew's Plaza New York, New York 10007 Tel: EFTA01250882