Legal

2008 Florida Plea Deal

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Controversial non-prosecution agreement negotiated by Alexander Acosta. Epstein pleaded guilty to state charges, served 13 months, and registered as a sex offender.

2019 Federal Arrest

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Epstein arrested on July 6, 2019 at Teterboro Airport by FBI agents. Charged with sex trafficking of minors in Florida and New York.

On January 30, 2026, the DOJ published approximately 3.5 million responsive pages in compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The release included ~2,000 videos and ~180,000 images. Subsequent controversy arose over redaction failures that exposed victim identities, leading to document takedowns and re-review.

Adriana Ross

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Former assistant to Epstein. Named as co-conspirator who received immunity in 2008 plea deal. Allegedly scheduled massages.

Alan Dershowitz

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American lawyer and professor emeritus at Harvard Law School. Represented Epstein in the 2008 case. Named in court documents by accusers, which he has denied.

Alexander Acosta

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Former U.S. Attorney who negotiated the 2008 plea deal with Epstein. Later became U.S. Secretary of Labor under Trump, resigned in 2019 amid renewed scrutiny.

One of the first victims to come forward against Epstein. Recruited at age 14 in 2002. Challenged the 2008 non-prosecution agreement in federal court, leading to its being ruled illegal in 2019. Testified before Congress about victims' rights.

Deutsche Bank

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German bank that accepted Epstein as a client in 2013 after JPMorgan ended their relationship. Fined $150 million by NYDFS for compliance failures.

DOJ Epstein Files Release

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January 30, 2026 release of approximately 3.5 million pages of Epstein-related documents by the Department of Justice, including flight logs, contact books, and correspondence.

Epstein Death in Custody

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Epstein found dead in his cell at Metropolitan Correctional Center on August 10, 2019. Medical examiner ruled suicide by hanging. Circumstances remain controversial.

Ghislaine Maxwell

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British socialite and convicted sex trafficker. Daughter of media proprietor Robert Maxwell. Found guilty on five of six counts related to recruiting and grooming minors for Epstein.

Jean-Luc Brunel

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French modeling agent. Founder of MC2 Model Management. Accused of procuring underage girls for Epstein. Found dead in prison cell in February 2022 while awaiting trial.

Jeffrey Epstein

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American financier and convicted sex offender. Founder of J. Epstein & Co. Arrested in July 2019 on federal charges for sex trafficking of minors. Died in custody in August 2019.

JPMorgan Chase

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Major U.S. bank that maintained Epstein as a client until 2013, years after his 2008 conviction. Subject of lawsuits alleging knowledge of Epstein's activities.

Kathryn Ruemmler

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Former White House Counsel under Obama (2011-2014). Met with Epstein multiple times after his conviction. Now Goldman Sachs executive.

Lesley Groff

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Long-serving executive assistant to Jeffrey Epstein from the 1990s until his death. Managed his schedule and communications. Charged in 2022 with sex trafficking conspiracy but reached a non-prosecution agreement after providing substantial assistance to prosecutors.

Lisa Bloom

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Attorney and legal analyst. Emailed with Epstein in 2015 offering to help with his public image. Later said she regretted the contact.

Slovakian-born woman allegedly brought to the US by Epstein as a teenager. Became one of his associates and eventually a licensed pilot. Victims reported she participated in sexual abuse. Granted immunity in the 2007 Florida plea deal. Later changed name to Global Girl and became a commercial pilot.

Palm Beach Residence

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Mansion at 358 El Brillo Way in Palm Beach, Florida. Primary site of crimes that led to 2008 prosecution. Victims recruited from nearby high school. Sold in 2021 and later demolished.

Prince Andrew

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British royal, Duke of York. Photographed with Virginia Giuffre and accused of sexual abuse. Settled civil lawsuit with Giuffre for estimated £12 million in 2022. Stripped of royal duties and military titles. Denied all allegations.

Longtime personal assistant to Jeffrey Epstein who allegedly recruited and scheduled underage girls for him. Named in Virginia Giuffre's lawsuit as one of four "potential co-conspirators." Granted immunity in the 2007 Florida plea deal. Later changed her name to Sarah Kensington and married NASCAR driver Brian Vickers.

U.S. Department of Justice. Oversaw the controversial 2008 non-prosecution agreement negotiated by then-U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta. Later brought 2019 charges through SDNY. Investigated handling of 2008 deal.

Virginia Giuffre

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Key accuser of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Recruited at age 16 while working at Mar-a-Lago. Filed multiple lawsuits revealing extensive details about Epstein's operation. Settled lawsuit against Prince Andrew in 2022. Founded advocacy organization Victims Refuse Silence.