Controversial Financier Jeffrey Epstein Requested to Help Arrange Meeting for U.S. Virgin Islands Representative Stacey Plaskett

The documents state that in 2017, after two hurricanes struck the Caribbean, Plaskett sought to request assistance from Schumer. In this effort, her colleague and tax attorney Erika Kellerhals exchanged emails with Epstein.

On January 24, 2018, Kellerhals wrote to Epstein: “We need to help Stacey get a meeting with Schumer. Is there a way?” Epstein replied that it would not be a problem, noting the subject and purpose were known.

Subsequently, Kellerhals informed Epstein that Plaskett had not yet secured the meeting and expressed concern that the Virgin Islands might be overlooked. Epstein then emailed former White House counsel Cathy Rumler to facilitate the meeting with Schumer.

It remains unclear whether the meeting ultimately took place. However, in February 2018, Congress approved emergency funds for the Virgin Islands.

This email exchange shows that Epstein sought to maintain influence in politics and business long after his 2008 conviction for sexual exploitation of a minor. Plaskett’s connection with Epstein has been controversial for many years. Even after evidence that he instructed her via text messages surfaced during a 2019 congressional hearing, she avoided sanctions as a minority member.

Plaskett has previously stated that she was “outraged” by Epstein’s behavior and considered him a “corrupt individual.” No comments have been received from Plaskett, Schumer, or Kellerhals regarding this matter. Rumler could not be contacted.