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Private as he was, Mr. Epstein was apparently concerned about what the public thought of him. A mutual friend arranged for him to meet a public relations consultant. said on Monday that their first meeting, at Mr. Epstein's townhouse, took place three years ago.

Mr. Epstein was not ready to re-emerge in the public eye — not then, anyway. Three months ago, Mr. Epstein called and invited him over to discuss damage control said.

"He hates every story starting with `billionaire pervert,"= said. "Jeffrey had long stories about the difference between pedophilia with very young children and tweens and teens a little older." He added, "It was his way of trying to talk his way around it."

said he ultimately declined to work for Mr. Epstein. He said he had misgivings about Mr. Epstein's sincerity.

Assistant U.S. Attorney
Southern District of New York

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