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Email chain linking Steve Bannon, Peggy Siegel, and a proposed Netflix documentary on Jeffrey Epstein with mentions of Joe Berlinger and unnamed “Patterson” and “John Conally”

Email chain linking Steve Bannon, Peggy Siegel, and a proposed Netflix documentary on Jeffrey Epstein with mentions of Joe Berlinger and unnamed “Patterson” and “John Conally” The passage provides concrete names (Steve Bannon, Peggy Siegel, Jeffrey Epstein, Joe Berlinger, Eleanora Kennedy) and suggests a coordinated effort to produce a Netflix documentary about Epstein, implying potential control of narrative and undisclosed contacts with the convicted sex offender. While it lacks direct evidence of wrongdoing, it offers actionable leads – request records of communications with Netflix, check production credits, and investigate any financial flows or agreements tied to the film. The involvement of a former White House strategist raises controversy, but the claim is not yet novel or uniquely explosive, placing it in the strong‑lead range. Key insights: Steve Bannon is directly communicating about a Netflix/Jeffrey Epstein project.; Peggy Siegel (media publicist) is reaching out to Epstein offering connections at Netflix.; Joe Berlinger, a documentary filmmaker, is mentioned as a potential director.

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Email chain linking Steve Bannon, Peggy Siegel, and a proposed Netflix documentary on Jeffrey Epstein with mentions of Joe Berlinger and unnamed “Patterson” and “John Conally” The passage provides concrete names (Steve Bannon, Peggy Siegel, Jeffrey Epstein, Joe Berlinger, Eleanora Kennedy) and suggests a coordinated effort to produce a Netflix documentary about Epstein, implying potential control of narrative and undisclosed contacts with the convicted sex offender. While it lacks direct evidence of wrongdoing, it offers actionable leads – request records of communications with Netflix, check production credits, and investigate any financial flows or agreements tied to the film. The involvement of a former White House strategist raises controversy, but the claim is not yet novel or uniquely explosive, placing it in the strong‑lead range. Key insights: Steve Bannon is directly communicating about a Netflix/Jeffrey Epstein project.; Peggy Siegel (media publicist) is reaching out to Epstein offering connections at Netflix.; Joe Berlinger, a documentary filmmaker, is mentioned as a potential director.

Persons Referenced (17)

Paula Epstein

M To: Steve Bannon Subject: Re: Netflix/Jeffrey Epstein patterson book on my a flop and his work with cl

Jim Kennedy

ow nothing but have friends at Netflix. Eleanora Kennedy called me today....out of the blue...and told me

Peggy Siegal

ote: ----------Forwarded message--------- From: Peggy Siegal <_________________________ Date: Tue, Apr 23, 20

NER Regional Director

me the film makers wanted to talk to me. I know director Joe Berlinger, not well, but may have done a scre

Edward Jay Epstein

M To: Steve Bannon Subject: Re: Netflix/Jeffrey Epstein patterson book on my a flop and his work with cl

Bill Clinton

in patterson book on my a flop and his work with clinton worse. hes old. but has a name. there is also joh

Pierre James

ars and wrote a best selling book about him with James Patterson in 2016. Jim Patterson and I are now c

Michael Kennedy

ow nothing but have friends at Netflix. Eleanora Kennedy called me today....out of the blue...and told me

Ilan Epstein

M To: Steve Bannon Subject: Re: Netflix/Jeffrey Epstein patterson book on my a flop and his work with cl

Clint Hope

The tawdry side of the story has been told...We hope you can give us some insight and context into wh

Chelsea Clinton

in patterson book on my a flop and his work with clinton worse. hes old. but has a name. there is also joh

Juliette Bryant

owards the end of the year. The showrunner, Lisa Bryant, is working with director Joe Berlinger whose wor

Steve Bannon

[email protected]] Sent: 4/23/2019 9:55:44 AM To: Steve Bannon Subject: Re: Netflix/Jeffrey Epstein patterson

Lauren Book

Subject: Re: Netflix/Jeffrey Epstein patterson book on my a flop and his work with clinton worse. hes

Jeffrey Epstein

:55:44 AM To: Steve Bannon Subject: Re: Netflix/Jeffrey Epstein patterson book on my a flop and his work with cl

Hillary Clinton

in patterson book on my a flop and his work with clinton worse. hes old. but has a name. there is also joh

Mark Epstein

M To: Steve Bannon Subject: Re: Netflix/Jeffrey Epstein patterson book on my a flop and his work with cl

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From: J [[email protected]] Sent: 4/23/2019 9:55:44 AM To: Steve Bannon Subject: Re: Netflix/Jeffrey Epstein patterson book on my a flop and his work with clinton worse. hes old. but has a name. there is also john conally. hes on it as well On Tue, Apr 23, 2019 at 11:54 AM Steve Bannon < L> wrote: and Patterson's not!! On Apr 23, 2019, at 5:53 AM, J <[email protected]> wrote: berlinger is a bit of a hack. when you get a moment give me a call On Tue, Apr 23, 2019 at 11:34 AM Steve Bannon < > wrote: Patterson , the Perversion of Justice Team, and the guy making the 'Ted Bundy' film --- sounds like a potential hagiography On Apr 23, 2019, at 3:32 AM, J <[email protected]> wrote: From: Peggy Siegal <_________________________ Date: Tue, Apr 23, 2019 at 4:08 AM Subject: Fw: Netflix/Jeffrey Epstein To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Jeffrey....how much do you know about this? When can I call you tomorrow? I know nothing but have friends at Netflix. Eleanora Kennedy called me today....out of the blue...and told me the film makers wanted to talk to me. I know director Joe Berlinger, not well, but may have done a screening on one of his films. Would have to check. I am around all day tomorrow. xoxo Peggy From: Timothy Jones ‹> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2019 4:16 PM To: Subject: Netfl ix/Jeffrey Epstein Dear Peggy, My good friend Eleanore reached out to you on my behalf and I appreciate you wanting to hear more about this project. I am a TV journalist who covered the Epstein story for several years and wrote a best selling book about him with James Patterson in 2016. Jim Patterson and I are now consulting on a four hour Netflix documentary series tentatively set to air towards the end of the year. The showrunner, Lisa Bryant, is working with director Joe Berlinger whose work I am sure you are familiar with, to produce a fair and balanced, in-depth recounting of the Epstein saga that, as you know, has every possible dramatic angle and is a story like no other. We thought of you because of your remarkable reputation in the public relations and show business world and the fact that you were an acquaintance of Jeffrey Epstein. The tawdry side of the story has been told...We hope you can give us some insight and context into who he was before his life fell apart. I am sure that Lisa Bryant,Joe Berlinger and Jim Patterson would all make themselves available to get on a call with you this week. Jim is in Florida,and Joe is traveling overseas for his Ted Bundy film. Lisa is in New York and would be happy to meet you in person as would I. Thanks for giving this your consideration. Best, Tim Malloy 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 From: J [[email protected]] Sent: 4/23/2019 9:55:44 AM To: Steve Bannon Subject: Re: Netflix/Jeffrey Epstein patterson book on my a flop and his work with clinton worse. hes old. but has a name. there is also john conally. hes on it as well On Tue, Apr 23, 2019 at 11:54 AM Steve Bannon <i> wrote: and Patterson's not!! On Apr 23, 2019, at 5:53 AM, J <[email protected]> wrote: berlinger is a bit of a hack. when you get a moment give me a call On Tue, Apr 23, 2019 at 11:34 AM Steve Bannon <q wrote: Patterson , the Perversion of Justice Team , and the guy making the "Ted Bundy’ film --- sounds like a potential hagiography On Apr 23, 2019, at 3:32 AM, J <[email protected]> wrote: From: Peggy Siegal < Date: Tue, Apr 23, 2019 at 4:08 AM Subject: Fw: Netflix/Jeffrey Epstein To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Jeffrey....how much do you know about this? When can | call you tomorrow? | know nothing but have friends at Netflix. Eleanora Kennedy called me today....out of the blue...and told me the film makers wanted to talk to me. | know director Joe Berlinger, not well, but may have done a screening on one of his films. Would have to check. | am around all day tomorrow. xoxo Peggy From: Timothy Jones Sent: Monday, April 22, 2019 4:16 PM To: Subject: Netflix/Jeffrey Epstein Dear Peggy, My good friend Eleanora reached out to you on my behalf and | appreciate you wanting to hear more about this project.

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