From: ' To: ' Cc: Subject: Date: Importance: . (NY) (FBI)" < (NY) (FBI)" (NY) (FBI)" . (NY) (FBI)" "II=II(NY) (FBI)" < >, " (NY) (FBI)" Epstein updates 8/28 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 18:02:47 +0000 Normal e Y? (FBI)" Squad C4 Obstruction Investigation 72-NY-3157147 • Interview of one MCC Corrections Officer scheduled for 4pm today at NYO. From: (NY) (FBI) Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2019 11:46 AM To: >; (NY) (FBI) •: >; I. (NY) (FBI) >; (NY) (FBI) '›; (NY) (FBI) (NY) (FBI) < ='; . (NY) (FBI) Subject: Epstein updates All, After much engagement with HQ over the past 48 hours, and our efforts to both consolidate and limit the reporting requirements, HQ is now requesting updates in a conference call to be held daily at 1530. You should all receive the bridge line information tomorrow. Trust me, nothing you're thinking right now hasn't already been communicated to the highest levels. IMO, this is largely driven by DOJ. Is it inconvenient? Yes. Regardless, we'll need to support the calls because those you all deal with in CID are in the exact same position as you. We should support each other and push through. Based on all my calls with HQ, here are some of my thoughts on how we should go forward: Many questions I'm receiving are driven by media reporting (e.g. Maxwell, NM residence search, etc.). If you see sustained reporting on one aspect, get ahead of it. For example...media has been all over the location and role of Maxwell as a co-conspirator. I advised that based on the volume and quality of evidence we have, the team is currently focused on charges for a different co-conspirator. However, we're engaged with Counsel for all co-conspirators. Kill the rumor before it gets legs in the minds of senior leadership. With regard to interviews or other investigative techniques, stay general unless we have significant information. You could say, "we conducted interviews of 14 MCC Corrections Officers and continued with the financial anal