RE: civilian tip re: Epstein

Team, we received information through our office that a New Jersey-based named apparently knows an individual who has information relevant to the investigation, and wants to connect law enforcement to this friend. phone number is Similar to a tip line call, could someone at FBI please reach out to Mr. in the first instance, and let us know what the friend has to say (so we can relay it to our supervisors)?

thanks,
[Redacted]
[Redacted]
Assistant U.S. Attorney
Southern District of New York

All,

I just got off the phone with contact, is a retired federal agent, now working as a PI and has information involving Epstein as well as information on a similar case involving a NYC based businessman. He would like to meet ASAP with us and he will bring a civil attorney with him who has been working on their end.

let me know your availability for a meeting tomorrow or Friday and I'll coordinate with I can do anytime 10-4:30 tomorrow and am flexible Friday.

Thanks,

Team, I just spoke to - she's going to get some additional details tomorrow and circle back up.