RE: Telephone Call
Dear Jeffrey
I tried to call you today to discuss the Duchess of York situation but I understand you are not in the office currently. Let me know when a good time to speak tomorrow would be.
Best regards
James
James Henderson
Managing Director
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now is fine
Dear Jeffrey
It was good to talk to you earlier this week and as I said I completely understand your concerns and frustrations as does the Duchess. We discussed a number of ways of trying to rectify this situation including:
Public comment by the Duchess in forthcoming US TV interviews
A statement from her
A letter from her
In reviewing these options there is a concern that any comment "live" and "on air" might generate more negative than positive for you, in terms of follow on questions, therefore a letter of clarification — as suggested by you — would be more appropriate. This could be done personally or through lawyers.
To this end could you be kind and let me know the exact wording that you would like to see in a letter and I can then put this to the Duchess and hopefully we can resolve the matter soonest.
Best regards
James
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what are you advising sarah to say if questions arise about me?
Dear Jeffrey
Thank you for your email.
My advice to Sarah is to say the following in response to questions if she is unable to close the question down by not commenting.
'As has been widely reported Jeffrey Epstein helped me out financially by paying part of a debt for me. I have known Jeffrey for many years and he has always sought to help me.
Given Jeffrey's conviction I appreciate it was unwise for me to accept this money and I will be repaying it.
Whilst Jeffrey has done wrong and his behaviour cannot be condoned this was exaggerated within the media especially in the UK incorrectly labelling him as a paedophile with no clarification or explanation.'
Let me know your thoughts on the above.
Best regards
James
and he has always been there for me. ( not sought to help me ). I think , it best that she say as little as possible , so there are no followups. if forced, He plead guilty many years ago. to a prosotituion crime, not a crime of pedophilia as has been the tabloids exaggeration. . He has asked for forgivenesss and paid his debt. I have nothing more to say
Jeffrey
As per your email below Sarah will obviously try and say as little as possible on this issue so as not to generate a resurgence of interest however if asked any questions she will stick to the script below which I will also share with all people involved in her upcoming media schedule. Let me know if you would also like Sarah to write a letter on this issues through lawyers as per our previous emails and conversations.
Best regards
James
AGREED RESPONSE TO ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING JEFFREY EPSTEIN IF UNABLE TO NOT COMMENT/ CLOSE THE QUESTIONS DOWN:
"As has been widely reported Jeffrey Epstein helped me out financially by paying part of a debt for me. I have known Jeffrey for many years and he has always been there for me.
Given Jeffrey's conviction I appreciate it was unwise for me to accept this money and I will be repaying it.
He pleaded guilty many years ago to a prostitution crime, not a crime of pedophilia as has been the tabloids exaggeration. He has asked for forgiveness and paid his debt. I have nothing more to say."
James Henderson
Managing Director
Direct line +44(0)20 7861 3160
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Pelham Bell Pottinger
Pelham Bell Pottinger 6th Floor, Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn, London, WC1V Tel: +44 (0)20 7881 3232 Fax: +44 (0)20 7861 3233 www.pelhambellpottinger.co.uk
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