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Email hints at $25K foundation payment bounced between MIT and ASU, mentions Leon Black and Jeffrey Epstein

The passage suggests a possible financial transaction involving Leon Black, a $25K payment from a foundation linked to Jeffrey Epstein, and a bounce between MIT and ASU. It names high‑profile individu Leon Black’s money allegedly retained while $25K from an Epstein‑related foundation is being returne Email chain includes Joi Ito and a sender using the alias “J” ([email protected]) Reference to

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November 11, 2025
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House Oversight
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House Oversight #029587
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The passage suggests a possible financial transaction involving Leon Black, a $25K payment from a foundation linked to Jeffrey Epstein, and a bounce between MIT and ASU. It names high‑profile individu Leon Black’s money allegedly retained while $25K from an Epstein‑related foundation is being returne Email chain includes Joi Ito and a sender using the alias “J” ([email protected]) Reference to

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From: J [[email protected]] Sent: 3/4/2019 11:27:03 PM To: ‘oi Subject: Re: $25K from ASU https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/04/opinion/letters/jeffrey-epstein.html On Mon, Mar 4, 2019 at 11:08 AM Joi Ito wrote: I’m good. Good luck! - Joi On Mar 4, 2019, at 7:45 AM, J <[email protected]> wrote: brutal press. . sorry . itseemsima symbol for all ills. :). if you hate the rich, the men , the trump types . im your boy . atleast for the moment. . hope you are well On Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 1:24 PM Joi Ito _ £ wrote: Thanks! On Feb 28, 2019, at 1:18 PM, J <[email protected]> wrote: No problem- Trying to get more black for you On Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 1:10 PM Joi Ito <q wrote: Hey Jeffrey. How are things? Just to let you know. We were able to keep the Leon Black money, but the $25K from your foundation is getting bounced by MIT back to ASU. Sorry... - Joi 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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