New York Times reporter offered Epstein interview on his terms

A New York Times reporter advised Jeffrey Epstein to do an interview to define his story on his terms amid allegations of sexually abusing minors in 2007. The reporter suggested Epstein get ahead of negative publicity and spoke sympathetically about his legal troubles. Epstein was urged to involve high-profile associates like Larry Summers and Ehud Barak in the article to focus on his business and philanthropic work. The article was later published in 2008, drawing from interviews conducted by the reporter, who faced criticism for soliciting a donation from Epstein.

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