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Email hints at attorney‑client strategy to channel Epstein settlement funds to lawyers, mentions contacts named Matt, Moonves’ associate, and Hiltzig

The passage provides a concrete, though vague, lead that settlement money from the Epstein case may have been directed to attorneys rather than victims, and references specific intermediaries (Matt, a Jeffrey Epstein is directly involved in the email chain. Discussion of reaching out to a ‘Matt’ and a ‘Moonves’ guy’ for assistance. Reference to using ‘Hiltzig’, likely a law firm or consultant.

Date
November 11, 2025
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House Oversight
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House Oversight #032832
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The passage provides a concrete, though vague, lead that settlement money from the Epstein case may have been directed to attorneys rather than victims, and references specific intermediaries (Matt, a Jeffrey Epstein is directly involved in the email chain. Discussion of reaching out to a ‘Matt’ and a ‘Moonves’ guy’ for assistance. Reference to using ‘Hiltzig’, likely a law firm or consultant.

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From: Michael Wolf? iii Sent: 12/4/2018 1:34:27 PM To: Jeffrey Epstein [[email protected]] Subject: Re: Importance: — High I think you should reach out to Matt. Moonves’ guy, who I had lunch with yesterday, says he would probably use Hiltzig. On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 8:33 AM J <[email protected]> wrote: should i, or you reach out to matt. or sean . or ? On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 8:25 AM Michael Wo! ffi wrote: I think it's a useful point, potentially a powerful one. But I don't think anything is going to get attention now. I would look for some reporter to do a more nuanced post-morten on the case--with it's Trump overtones, legal joustings, #metoo-isms, and profit-motives. WSJ is probably right place. On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 7:59 AM J <[email protected]> wrote: do you think the press would react to the fact that all the settlement money is going to the attorney and none to the girls.? react to the fact that the case was settled but the lawyers wanted to trumpet their success. 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

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