[GRADE A2 — EFTA documents]
[GRADE A2 — Epstein calendar + internal DB emails]
EFTA00334484/513/608/01344840/847/858/859: Epstein's daily schedule for November 19, 2015:
Morris-Groff email coordination:
WHY THIS MATTERS: Morris physically attended a meeting at Apollo Global Management with Epstein, arranged by Lesley Groff. Leon Black (Apollo founder, paid Epstein $158M) and Brad Wechsler (IMAX chairman) in the same meeting bloc. Morris coordinated through Epstein's assistant, not through DB channels. "Don't worry about agenda" — Morris didn't need to know what the meeting was about; he just showed up. Same day as Joi Ito breakfast, "Sergey" meeting — this is Epstein's full social/business nexus. This is the strongest evidence that Morris operated as part of Epstein's social network, not just his banker.
[GRADE A2 — Morris-to-Epstein email]
EFTA01447761: Jun 12, 2015. Morris to Epstein:
"would u or LB be interested in buying nyc rental apt buildings? The three below have not gone to market yet. Not a db deal fyi"
"50-58 E. 3rd is comprised of three contiguous buildings in the East village. The buildings have 71 apartments. Total building square footage is 52,481 sf."
WHY THIS MATTERS: Morris pitching off-book real estate deals to Epstein AND Leon Black ("LB"). "Not a db deal fyi" — Morris explicitly operating outside his DB role. Bringing private investment opportunities to Epstein's attention — acting as Epstein's deal scout. Further confirms "LB" = Leon Black in Morris's shorthand.
[GRADE A2 — Morris-to-Epstein email]
EFTA01447782: Sep 8, 2015. Morris to Epstein:
"Stopping over to meet new coo at lb's office tomorrow, let me know if we need to connect."
WHY THIS MATTERS: Morris casually visiting Leon Black's office (Apollo Global Management) and offering to "connect" with Epstein while there. "LB's office" = Apollo Global Management, 9 West 57th Street. Morris treated Epstein-Black-Apollo as a unified relationship, not separate clients.
[GRADE A2 — Morris-to-Epstein email]
EFTA01447787: Sep 21, 2015. Morris to Epstein:
"any needs on aircraft finance we discussed? thx"
WHY THIS MATTERS: Morris following up on aircraft financing for Epstein. Epstein's aircraft (727 "Lolita Express," Gulfstream) are central to the trafficking operation. No evidence Morris knew the aircraft's purpose — but he was actively facilitating financing for them.
[GRADE A2 — Morris-to-Epstein email]
EFTA01458821: Nov 14, 2015. Morris to Epstein: "Hope you are safe."
Date: November 14, 2015 — the day after the Paris terrorist attacks (Nov 13, 2015).
WHY THIS MATTERS: Morris's immediate personal concern for Epstein suggests genuine personal relationship beyond banking. Epstein was apparently in or near Paris at the time. This is emotional/personal, not transactional.
EFTA01344427 (Sep 20, 2013, 5:21 PM): Morris to Epstein directly: "Jeffrey, asset transfer in process, moving as fast as we can, update your office monday with timeline, hopefully jp won't slow it down too much." First-name basis. Weekend-adjacent timing (Friday evening). The message reveals Morris personally reassuring Epstein about the JPM→DB asset migration, positioning JPMorgan as the obstacle, and promising to update "your office" — acknowledging Epstein's staff infrastructure.
Full email chain between Morris and Lesley Groff:
Fekkai Salon: Henri Bendel building, 714 5th Ave, 4th floor. "Jojo" = Epstein's personal driver.
This is March 2016 — one month before Morris's April 2016 departure from the Epstein account. Morris was still personally engaged even as the transition to Oldfield (RM-2) was underway.
[GRADE A2 — Morris-to-Epstein direct emails]
Multiple direct emails show personal warmth:
WHY THIS MATTERS: These messages document genuine personal concern and availability — Morris offering help during international travel, expressing appreciation for discussions, and showing follow-through care. This goes beyond standard banker-client courtesy into personal relationship territory.
Groff to Morris: "Unfortunately we need to move your appointment with Jeffrey... is it possible for you to come at 3pm or 7pm on Thursday?" Morris agrees to 3pm but the 7pm offer indicates evening meetings were normal for this relationship. 7pm is not a banking hour.
WHAT THIS SHOWS AND DOES NOT SHOW: The Fekkai/Maybach exchange and evening scheduling document a personal relationship that extended well beyond standard banker-client interactions. Morris riding in Epstein's car, meeting at a hair salon, and being offered 7pm meetings establish social proximity. This does not establish knowledge of criminal conduct, but it does establish that Morris's access to Epstein was personal, not purely transactional.