New York Times reporter pitched Epstein interview on ‘your terms’
Summary
Emails have revealed that a reporter from The New York Times, Landon Thomas Jr, suggested to Jeffrey Epstein that he should do an interview to shape his public image on his own terms as he faced allegations of sexual abuse. This took place before Epstein's conviction in 2008, aiming to prevent negative public perceptions. The emails show Thomas suggesting that influential people be contacted to talk positively about Epstein's business and philanthropic activities.Key Facts
- The New York Times reporter Landon Thomas Jr communicated with Jeffrey Epstein about doing an interview to control the public narrative.
- The suggestion was made ahead of Epstein's 2008 conviction for sexually abusing minors.
- Thomas advised Epstein after a critical article about him appeared in September 2007.
- Thomas referenced a 2002 New York Magazine article he wrote, which portrayed Epstein positively.
- Thomas proposed contacting high-profile individuals to speak well of Epstein's work.
- The emails came from Epstein’s accounts, shared by the website Distributed Denial of Secrets.
- It is unknown how Epstein responded to Thomas’s emails.
- Thomas left The New York Times in 2019 and did not comment on the released emails.
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