EFTA02687707: Stern to Epstein: Witan & JP Morgan Integration

Date: March 5, 2011
From: David Stern (jeevacation@gmail.com)
To: Jeffrey_Epstein
Subject: (no subject)

Summary

In this follow-up to the Witan branding (Feb 2011), David Stern outlines the institutional integration of the project with JP Morgan (JPM):

  1. Witan Board: Stern notes that the Witan Group is a "private co with JPM people on board."
  2. Special Situations: Stern himself is being positioned for employment by JPM, likely in a role such as "CEO Special Situations."

Strategic Significance

  1. Institutional Backing: This document proves that the "Witan" structure was not merely a standalone shell company. It was being built as a "private" vehicle with the direct participation of JP Morgan personnel.
  2. The JPM-Epstein Nexus: This provides a documented link between Epstein's primary bank (JP Morgan) and the specific corporate vehicle (Witan) used for the Djibouti and African infrastructure operations.
  3. Special Situations: The "Special Situations" designation is significant in banking, often referring to high-value, high-risk, or politically sensitive deals—fitting the profile of the "Invisible Pipeline."
  4. Aura and Access: This aligns with other emails where Stern discussed leveraging Prince Andrew's "aura and access" to build a private wealth management business.