Reid Weingarten → Jeffrey Epstein
Event Description
Reid Weingarten asserts his position as the primary decision-maker ('800 pound gorilla') in the matter and warns that while Steptoe will not pursue Jeffrey Epstein for unpaid fees due to Weingarten's influence, the firm's processes and 500 lawyers will be involved.
Quoted Evidence
“As you know I am the 800 pound gorilla here, Steptoe is not going to chase you down for the money but there are 500 lawyers here, processes, etc”
Trafficking Assessment
Likelihood
4%
Confidence
95%
Thread Prior
5%
Reasoning
Attorney asserting influence within firm to manage fee collection. This is leverage in a legal/financial dispute, not a trafficking indicator.
Metadata
Date
2019-01-22(exact)
Thread
RE: Re:
TEXT-001-HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_02858...
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