Event Description

Philip Barden advises Jeffrey Epstein against issuing a public denial regarding allegations against Ghislaine Maxwell, warning that silence constitutes 'reputational suicide' and that absent a credible denial, people will believe 'JE paid her off' and that 'G was complicate.' Barden argues that issuing a denial is necessary for litigation, investigatory, and reputational reasons, but acknowledges Epstein does not want to proceed with this strategy.

Quoted Evidence

“Saying nothing is reputational suicide. Even iff is discredited by i people will know JE paid her off and believe G was complicate absent a credible denial. It is necessary from a litigation, investigatory and reputational reason to issue a cogent denial. I can see why JE doesn't want this as it may not suit him but he is already toast.”

Trafficking Assessment