FBI interview transcript reveals New York Academy of Arts board member’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein and his financial support of the school

FD-302 (Rev. 10-6-95) ~ % b6 b7C «Ls FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Date of transcription 09/11/2007 Pursuant to a federal investigation regarding the sexual exploitation of minors, Do was interviewed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Present during the interview was and Assistant United States Attorney . After being advised of the identity of the interviewing agents and purpose of the interview, C__ ] voluntarily provided the following information: the New York Academy of Arts (NYAA) board, met Jeffrey Epstein through_NYAA functions. In the 1990's, the time period she met Epstein,[ si dwas lecturing and working with student services at the NYAA. Epstein was a former NYAA board member. | | could provide additional information regarding Epstein and his association to the NYAA at which time engaged in conversation with the interviewing agents. advised that Epstein was a NYAA board member in the 1980's into the early 1990's. Epstein was a social acquaintance with artist Andy Warhol. Epstein allowed the board to have meetings at his apartment as well as his office space located in the Villard House, corner of Madison Avenue and 53rd Street, New York, New York. Epstein attended NYAA parties and supported the school financially but he was not considered to be[ Jott Epstein was in the "social orbit of the school" meaning Epstein was more involved socially with the school than intellectually. Epstein frequently purchased artwork at the NYAA auctions and sponsored benefit tables. Epstein was consistent in his support of NYAA events. Epstein left the NYAA in the 1990's. opined that Epstein resigned Epstein's long time girlfriend was Following the information provided b then continued the interview. estimated Epstein's contributions to the NYAA at $5,000-$20,000 per year. Epstein showed no particular interest in any type of art. Epstein nada Investigation on 09/06/2007 at West Palm Beach, Florida (telephonically) File # 31E-MM-108062 Date dictated 09/11/2007 This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. . 3) E-MM- ]08062-/3F. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021511