Steven Jude Hoffenberg → Michael Wolff; readers of manuscript
Event Description
Manuscript on page 21 mentions Hoffenberg in connection with Epstein. Epstein characterizes Hoffenberg as 'nuts' based on statements from others including 'J Sweet,' describes the reference as 'not flattering and totally irrelevant to the story,' and advises Wolff to remove or minimize this reference.
Quoted Evidence
“Pg 21 - Hoffenberg mentioned - I assume from what everyone including J Sweet says he is nuts but not flattering and totally irrelevant to the story”
Trafficking Assessment
Likelihood
18%
Confidence
78%
Thread Prior
72%
Reasoning
Hoffenberg reference appears to be editorial advice regarding an unrelated third party mentioned in the manuscript. While Hoffenberg may have separate criminal history, this event itself contains no trafficking indicators and Epstein's characterization is standard reputation-management advice. Confidence is high that this event is non-trafficking-related.
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