Epstein attended public schools, where his talent for mathematics became evident early on. He skipped the third grade at P.S. 188 and was later placed in an advanced program that allowed him to skip the eighth grade at Mark Twain Junior High. After the family moved to Seagate, he graduated from Lafayette High School in 1969 at the age of sixteen.

Continuing to live at home, Epstein enrolled at Cooper Union in Manhattan, where he studied mathematics and physics for two years. He later dropped out and took independent courses at New York University. During this period, he worked as a taxi driver in New York City during the summers to earn spending money.

Early Career: Teaching at Dalton School

In 1974, Epstein decided to try his hand at teaching and secured a position as a mathematics instructor at the prestigious Dalton School in Manhattan. With an annual salary of $12,000, he was now working in an elite environment, teaching the children of prominent figures such as actor Robert Redford and financier Joel Grey.

Though Epstein had not previously been exposed to such wealth and privilege, he was well-regarded as a teacher, known for his engaging and intellectually stimulating approach to mathematics. His time at Dalton would prove life-altering, leading to connections that would shape his career trajectory.

One key event occurred when a student invited Epstein to an art gallery opening. While there, a parent, impressed by his mathematical abilities, asked if he had ever considered working on Wall Street. This parent referred him to Alan Greenberg, a top executive at Bear Stearns.

Wall Street and Financial Success

During his interview with Greenberg, Epstein admitted that he had little knowledge of stocks and bonds. However, Greenberg recognized that the finance industry was shifting towards quantitative analysis and saw Epstein’s mathematical skills as a valuable asset. He offered Epstein a job on the spot.

Epstein quickly excelled at Bear Stearns, becoming a skilled options trader and developing relationships with wealthy investors. By 1980, his success led to him becoming the youngest limited partner at the firm. However, in 1981, he decided to leave and establish his own financial advisory firm.

Founding J. Epstein & Co.

Capitalizing on his knowledge of complex financial instruments and his exposure to the personal and financial problems of the ultra-wealthy, Epstein launched J. Epstein & Co. (later rebranded as Financial Trust Company). His firm catered exclusively to billionaires, offering services that ranged from investment and estate planning to managing family offices.

Epstein’s business operated under the premise that extreme wealth brings unique challenges—family disputes, security concerns, and intricate tax planning. He marketed his firm as a solution, promising clients that they would “no longer have to worry about their money.” His financial empire was primarily based in the U.S. Virgin Islands, while his charitable operations were headquartered in New York City. At its peak, his firm employed approximately 160 people.

Personal Life and Residences

Epstein never married or had children. He had two long-term relationships—first with Eva Andersson from 1981 to 1990, and later with Ghislaine Maxwell from 1991 to 2000.

He owned multiple residences, including properties in New York City, West Palm Beach, the Virgin Islands, Santa Fe, Paris, and a rented apartment in Cambridge, Massachusetts, while serving as a visiting fellow at Harvard.

High-Profile Connections and Philanthropy

Epstein cultivated relationships with influential figures in politics, business, and entertainment. In 2005, he accompanied former President Bill Clinton on a trip to Africa for Clinton’s AIDS Initiative, further elevating his public profile. However, that same year, allegations of serious misconduct surfaced.

Legal Troubles and Convictions

In 2005, Palm Beach police began investigating Epstein after a parent reported that he had sexually abused her 14-year-old daughter. A federal investigation later identified at least 36 victims, some as young as 14.

In 2008, Epstein took a controversial plea deal in Florida, pleading guilty to procuring a minor for prostitution and soliciting a prostitute. He was sentenced to 18 months but served only 13 months in county jail under highly lenient conditions that allowed him daily work release. The plea deal, orchestrated by then-U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta, was widely criticized for its leniency.

Arrest and Death

In July 2019, Epstein was arrested again on federal charges of sex trafficking minors. He was held at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York while awaiting trial. On August 10, 2019, he was found dead in his jail cell in an apparent suicide. However, given his powerful connections and the circumstances of his death, conspiracy theories and speculation about foul play continue to persist.

Legacy and Ongoing Investigations

Epstein’s case exposed the dark intersections of wealth, power, and abuse, prompting continued legal battles and scrutiny of his associates, including Ghislaine Maxwell, who was later convicted of sex trafficking. His financial empire, network of high-profile connections, and crimes remain subjects of extensive investigation and public intrigue.

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Early Life and Education

• January 20, 1953 – Jeffrey Edward Epstein is born in Brooklyn, New York, to Seymour and Paula Epstein.
• 1960s – Shows early aptitude in mathematics, skipping the third and eighth grades.
• 1969 – Graduates from Lafayette High School in Brooklyn at age 16.
• 1969–1971 – Attends Cooper Union in Manhattan, studying mathematics and physics.
• 1971–1974 – Transfers to New York University but does not graduate. During summers, he works as a taxi driver for extra income.

Career Beginnings and Wall Street Success

• 1974 – Takes a teaching job at the elite Dalton School in Manhattan, where he meets influential figures.
• 1976 – Alan Greenberg of Bear Stearns offers him a job despite Epstein’s lack of financial knowledge.
• 1980 – Becomes the youngest limited partner at Bear Stearns due to his skill in options trading.
• 1981 – Leaves Bear Stearns and starts J. Epstein & Co., a financial advisory firm catering to billionaires.

Building Wealth and Elite Connections

• 1980s–1990s – Epstein grows his financial empire, managing money for high-net-worth individuals.
• 1981–1990 – Has a long-term relationship with Eva Andersson.
• 1991–2000 – Begins a relationship with British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, daughter of media tycoon Robert Maxwell.
• 1990s – Expands his social circle to include influential politicians, business leaders, and celebrities.
• 1998 – Purchases Little Saint James, a private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, later implicated in his criminal activities.

Sex Crimes and Initial Legal Troubles

• 1990 – Epstein bought his mansion on El Brillo Way in Palm Beach in 199. Maxwell enlisted Epstein’s chauffeur and traveled all over the county to find girls for Epstein. She picked up one of the most spotlighted ones, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, at Mar-a-Lago where the 15-year-old and her father worked.
• 2005 – Palm Beach police begin investigating Epstein after a parent reports that he abused her 14-year-old daughter.
• 2006 – Florida authorities charge Epstein with multiple counts of unlawful sexual activity with minors.
• 2007 – U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta negotiates a controversial plea deal, allowing Epstein to plead guilty to lesser charges.
• June 2008 – Epstein pleads guilty in Florida state court to procuring a minor for prostitution.
• July 2008 – Sentenced to 18 months but serves only 13 months in a county jail with extensive work release privileges.
• 2009 – Released from jail but must register as a sex offender.

Continued Wealth and Influence

• 2010s – Maintains relationships with high-profile figures despite his conviction.
• 2015 – Virginia Giuffre files a lawsuit, alleging she was trafficked by Epstein and forced to have sex with powerful men.
• 2016 – Epstein donates money to prestigious institutions and funds scientific research, seeking to rehabilitate his image.

Second Arrest and Death

• July 6, 2019 – Arrested by federal authorities on sex trafficking charges.
• July 23, 2019 – Found injured in his jail cell in an apparent suicide attempt.
• August 10, 2019 – Epstein is found dead in his jail cell. His death is ruled a suicide, though suspicions and conspiracy theories persist.

Aftermath and Investigations

• December 2021 – Ghislaine Maxwell is convicted of sex trafficking charges related to Epstein’s crimes.
• Ongoing – Investigations into Epstein’s associates, financial dealings, and alleged co-conspirators continue.

1. Initial Allegations & Police Investigation (2005–2006)

March 2005: The First Complaint

• A 14-year-old girl confesses to her mother that she was molested by Jeffrey Epstein after being recruited to visit his mansion in Palm Beach, Florida.
• The girl claims that Epstein paid her $300 to give him a “massage” in his home, during which he sexually assaulted her.
• The mother immediately contacts the Palm Beach Police Department, triggering the investigation.

Detective Joseph Recarey Takes the Case

• Palm Beach Police Detective Joseph Recarey begins investigating the complaint.
• He learns that Epstein’s method of operation involves using female recruiters—often young girls themselves—to lure other underage girls into his mansion.
• The victims claim they were paid hundreds of dollars to perform massages that escalated into sexual abuse.

The School was part of the Epstein abuse:

February 2005

• when the first of Epstein’s victims to speak to police a 14-year-old freshman, got into a fight on campus with a girl who called her a “prostitute,” police said. But the school ignored complaint and kept no disciplinary record of the fight and didn’t report anything, police wrote in the the report. 

According to Palm Beach post:

• At the time, it seemed clear that the girls were making money through questionable means, according to former Assistant Principal Carolyn Brown. Brown described it as an “open secret” but stopped short of confirming whether school administrators were aware the girls were being paid for sexual favors.
• Brown was subpoenaed to testify in Epstein’s 2005 criminal case after discovering $300 in the purse of a 14-year-old student on campus shortly after a fight, court records show. Administrators initially considered the possibility that the money was drug-related but ultimately dismissed the idea, according to a 2005 detective report.

October 20, 2005: Search Warrant & Raid on Epstein’s Mansion

• Police obtain a search warrant for Epstein’s 334 El Brillo Way mansion in Palm Beach.
• Police search Epstein’s home Missing in the search at 358 El Brillo Way are several computers, which police believe possibly contain names and photos of victims. Palm Beach Detective Joseph Recarey says he believes Epstein was tipped off about the search and that the computers were in the vault of an Epstein attorney. Later, federal prosecutors would try to get those computers. Marie Villafana, the chief federal prosecutor, said she suspected child porn was on them.

The raid uncovers:

• Hidden cameras in various rooms.
• Nude photos of underage girls.
• A list of girls’ names and phone numbers in Epstein’s contacts.
• Toys, oils, and sexual paraphernalia in his massage room.

Investigators believe Epstein may have secretly recorded powerful guests engaging in illegal activities with underage victims.

November 2005 – March 2006: More Victims Come Forward

• As detectives conduct interviews, more girls and young women come forward with similar stories.

Police identify at least 30 victims, many between 14 and 17 years old, who describe:

• Being recruited by another girl or young woman.
• Going to Epstein’s mansion under the pretense of giving massages.
• Being pressured into performing sexual acts.
• Being paid in cash, often $200–$300 per visit.

Many victims claim Epstein asked them to recruit other girls, turning the abuse into a sex trafficking scheme.

2006: Palm Beach Police Recommend Felony Charges:

April 1, 2006 – Victims Harassment:

• Victims tell detective Joseph Recarey that they and their families are being harrassed by Epstein-paid private detective.
• One victim’s father tells detective Recarey that private eyes are harassing his family, even running them off the road.
• Another said an Epstein “source” contacted her and said, “Those who help him will be compensated, and those who hurt him will be dealt with.”
• Recarey reports the incidents to the state attorney’s office. Witness tampering is a crime.

Chief Michael Reiter and Detective Joseph Recarey gather evidence and recommend that Epstein be charged with:

• Unlawful sexual activity with minors (a felony).
• Lewd and lascivious molestation.
• Sexual battery.
• Providing a controlled substance to minors.

Palm Beach Police Incident Reports

• Palm Beach Police Department Incident Report 
• Palm Beach Police Department Incident Report
• Palm Beach Police Department Incident Report

They submit their case to Palm Beach County State Attorney Barry Krischer. Probably Cause Affidavit

April 17, 2006 

• Deal for probation offered, and Another grand jury scheduled for April 18-19 is canceled. Prosecutors and Epstein’s lawyers try to negotiate a guilty plea to aggravated assault that carried no jail time. Epstein rejected the deal. 

2. Grand Jury Proceedings & Lenient Charges (2006–2007)

May 2006: Grand Jury Hearing

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• Krischer’s objectivity questioned by Palm Beach police chief Police Chief Reiter questions the “highly unusual” way Krischer is handling the case, suggesting Krischer might want to disqualify himself. Child sex crimes prosecutor, Daliah Weiss, stepped down stating conflct of interest after Epstein hires her husband’s law firm. She was known to be a hard-nosed prosecutor on the child sex-crimes unit.

May 23, 2006

• May 23 – The FBI and federal prosecutors enter the picture Reiter and Recarey, concerned about how the state attorney was handling the case, start talking to the FBI and federal prosecutors about taking over.

June, 23, 2006:

• Arrest Warrant issued for Jeffrey Epstein Warrant

July 19, 2006

State Attorney Barry Krischer convenes a  grand jury, but only few victims were allowed to testify.

• During the Grand Jury Hearing the Palm Beach County Assistant State Attorney Lanna Belohlavek referred to two of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims as “ prostitutes” while they testified before a grand jury. During the proceedings, Belohlavek also reminded one of the victims that she had “ committed a crime.”
• The State Attorney Barry Krischer stated that The victims, who were 14 and 16 years old when they were brought to Epstein’s mansion, could have faced criminal charges themselves.
• Instead of multiple felony charges, Epstein is only charged with a single count of soliciting prostitution—a misdemeanor.

July 23, 2006

• Epstein arrested Epstein and spends one night in the Palm Beach County Jail.

July 24, 2006

• He is released the next day on $3,000 bond.

Police Outrage & FBI Involvement

• Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter is outraged, calling the reduced charges a miscarriage of justice.
• Reiter refuses to accept the outcome and hands over the case to the FBI, prompting a federal investigation.

3. Federal Investigation & Secret Plea Deal (2007–2008)

2007: The FBI Opens “Operation Leap Year”

• The FBI launches a federal investigation into Epstein’s activities.
• More victims are interviewed, and investigators uncover evidence of a sex trafficking operation spanning multiple states and locations.
• Federal prosecutors prepare to charge Epstein under 18 U.S. Code § 2423 (Sex Trafficking of Minors), which carries a potential life sentence.

June 2007: Epstein’s Lawyers Negotiate a Secret Deal

Epstein assembles a legal team that includes high-profile attorneys:

• Alan Dershowitz (Harvard Law Professor).
• Kenneth Starr (Former U.S. Solicitor General).
• Jay Lefkowitz (Corporate Lawyer).

Epstein’s lawyers negotiate with U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta, arguing for a non-prosecution agreement (NPA):

• Acosta met privately and negotiated directly with Jay Lefkowitz, one of Jeffrey Epstein’s attorneys and a partner at Kirkland & Ellis—the same law firm where Acosta had previously been a partner. Ken Starr, another Kirkland attorney known for investigating Bill Clinton, was also brought in to assist Epstein’s defense.
• After months of negotiations, Acosta’s office ultimately declined to pursue federal charges against Epstein for engaging in sexual acts with minors, sparing him the possibility of decades in prison.

2007: Secret Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA):

• September 24, 2007 – The NPA is signed in secret, without informing Epstein’s victims. NPA Agreement

Under the deal:

• Epstein avoids federal charges.
• He pleads guilty to two state charges of soliciting a minor for prostitution.
• Epstein serves only 18 months in jail (later reduced to 13 months).
• Co-conspirators and associates are given immunity from prosecution.
• Epstein does not have to register as a federal sex offender, only a state-level one.

As part of his plea deal, Epstein provided what the government referred to as “valuable consideration” in exchange for unspecified information given to federal investigators.

• Records reveal that Epstein played a key role as a federal witness in the criminal prosecution of two high-profile Bear Stearns executives accused of corporate securities fraud. At the time, Bear Stearns was a major global investment brokerage. Epstein was also one of the largest investors in the hedge fund managed by the executives, who were later acquitted. It remains unclear whether this case had any influence on Epstein’s plea negotiations.
• Immunity from all related federal criminal charges — not only for himself, but also for “any potential co-conspirators’’ who might have been involved in those alleged federal crimes. This would effectively forbid the FBI from looking any further into the evidence of international sex trafficking, and, essentially, make it retroactively legal for anyone to have conspired with the suspect to rape any of the alleged victims.

The deal is kept hidden from Epstein’s victims, violating the Crime Victims’ Rights Act.

• The signing of the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) did not immediately result in Epstein’s guilty plea or incarceration. Over the next nine months, he deployed a team of high-profile attorneys to renegotiate the terms of the agreement he had previously accepted. At the same time, his legal team attempted to invalidate the NPA entirely by persuading senior officials at the Department of Justice that the case lacked a federal interest and should remain under state jurisdiction. Through persistent communication with the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) and senior DOJ officials, Epstein’s defense team challenged the government’s interpretation of the NPA’s terms. They also secured a review of the case by both the DOJ’s Criminal Division and the Office of the Deputy Attorney General, primarily arguing that the matter fell under state jurisdiction and did not warrant federal involvement.

4. Epstein’s “Jail” Sentence & Release (2008–2009)

January 10, 2008

• The FBI sends a letter to victims urging patience while they “conduct a thorough investigation.” It does not say the federal investigation is already over because of the non-prosecution agreement signed in September.

June 23, 2008

• The Office of the Deputy Attorney General notified Epstein’s defense team that it would not intervene in the case. Only after receiving this confirmation did Epstein agree to fulfill his obligations under the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA).

June 30, 2008

• Epstein appeared in state court and pleaded guilty to felony solicitation of prostitution, as charged in the state indictment. In accordance with the NPA, he also pleaded guilty to a criminal information charge of procuring minors for prostitution.
• Epstein pleads guilty to the grand jury’s charge of solicitation of prostitution and Krischer’s charge of solicitation of a minor for prostitution. Instead of decades in federal prison, he’s sentenced to 18 months in jail. He would serve 13 months of his sentence in a private wing of the Palm Beach County jail reserved for snitches or others who need protection from other inmates for various.
• A copy of the NPA was filed under seal with the state court.

July 2008: Epstein’s Lenient Jail Term

• Epstein is sentenced to 18 months in a Palm Beach County Stockade.

Special privileges granted:

Shortly after his incarceration began, Epstein applied for Palm Beach County’s work release program. His application was approved by Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, allowing him to leave jail for extended hours each day under the program.

• He is allowed to leave jail for 12 hours a day, six days a week, under a work-release program.

July 7, 2008

• A victim, referred to as “Jane Doe,” filed an emergency petition in federal court in the Southern District of Florida. The petition alleged that the government violated the Crime Victims’ Rights Act (CVRA), 18 U.S.C. § 3771, by resolving the federal investigation of Epstein without consulting the victims. Jane Doe sought enforcement of her CVRA rights.
• In its response, the government, represented by the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO), disclosed the existence of the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA), though it did not immediately provide a copy to the petitioners. The court later ordered that the NPA be turned over under a protective order, but it remained under seal in the federal district court. After the initial filings and hearings, the CVRA case went dormant for nearly two years while the petitioners pursued civil lawsuits against Epstein.

October 2008

• While serving his sentence, Epstein began spending 12 hours a day outside of jail, allegedly working at the Florida Science Foundation—a newly incorporated entity that shared an office with one of his attorneys in West Palm Beach.
• He spends most of his time at his West Palm Beach office, not behind bars.
• He allegedly continues to engage with young women during work release.

July 22, 2009: Early Release

• After serving only 13 months, Epstein is released early and placed on probation. Although the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) stipulated an 18-month incarceration period, Epstein was granted “gain time” for good behavior.
• He must register as a sex offender but continues living freely between his multiple residences.

5. Aftermath & Exposure of the Plea Deal (2009–2019)

2010–2015: Epstein Maintains Wealth & Power

• Despite his conviction, Epstein continues socializing with powerful figures.
• He donates to elite institutions like Harvard and funds scientific research.

2018–2019: Investigative Journalism Exposes the Plea Deal

• Krischer and the lead prosecutor in the case, Lanna Belohlavek, told Palm Beach police that they didn’t intend to prosecute Epstein because they believed the girls were prostitutes and a jury would never believe them. But Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter and the lead detective, Joe Recarey, both protested the decision, noting that there were multiple victims, some as young as 14, who were lured to his home under false pretenses. Reiter and Recarey went over Krischer’s head and took the case to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, arguing that Epstein, who was in his 50s, was a serial sex predator who wouldn’t stop until he was put in prison.
• Details of Epstein’s lenient plea deal uncovered, sparking public outrage.
• Victims file lawsuits, claiming Epstein’s non-prosecution agreement was illegal.

2019 – New York prosecutors charge Epstein with sex trafficking:

March 15, 2019

• Epstein went to the US Virgin Island Department of Justice located on the island of St. Thomas and spoke in person to the Sex Offender Registry Coordinator. During this meeting EPSTEIN signed the Notification of Duty to Report travel.

March 15, 2019

• The USMS received notification from the US Virgin Islands Sex Offender Registry that Epstein was traveling to France from 3/19/2019 through 03/29/2019 via his private jet (N212JE). No other countries are listed on the notification form. According to a public website that tracks flight activity EPSTEIN traveled on March 22, 2019 to Vienna, Austria and on March 27, 2019 to Monaco. These countries are not listed on the notification form.
• Based on the above information, an MS04 investigation has been initiated to determine if Epstein is in violation of 18 USC 2250 (b) regarding his failure to report international travel.

July 2, 2019

• the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York secured a federal grand jury indictment against Jeffrey Epstein, charging him with one count of sex trafficking of minors and one count of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of minors. The indictment alleged that between 2002 and 2005, Epstein orchestrated a vast network of underage victims in both New York and Florida, whom he sexually abused and exploited. Grand Jury Indictment

July 6, 2019: Epstein’s Second Arrest

Epstein is arrested in New jersey on federal sex trafficking charges.

• He’s arrested at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey, after flying in from Paris.
• New York prosecutors charge him with sex trafficking, related to incidents in Palm Beach and New York.

July 18, 2019

• During the bail hearing, prosecutors argued for his pretrial detention, citing evidence uncovered during a search of his Manhattan residence, including thousands of photos of nude and partially nude females, with at least one believed to be a minor. The court denied Epstein’s request for bail, ordering him detained pending trial. He was placed in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons and held at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in Manhattan. Link

In a nationally televised news conference, former U.S. Attorney and Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta blames Krischer for bungling the case. Acosta later resigns.

July 19, 2019

• DA spoke with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in regards to obtaining flight logs and records for Epstein’s private plane. CBP stated these could be obtained through the pilots themselves or maybe the FAA.

July 22, 2019

• DA submitted a search warrant to AUSA for Epstein’s phone number that he listed he can be reached on during international travel. SI is hoping to gain historical information that may provide insight to countries EPSTEIN visited while on international travel. 

July 23, 2019:

• Incident in Cell: Epstein was found semi-conscious on his cell floor with neck injuries. The circumstances were unclear, with possibilities ranging from a suicide attempt to an assault. Following this, he was placed on suicide watch.

July 29, 2019:

• Suicide Watch Terminated: Epstein was removed from suicide watch and transferred to the Special Housing Unit (SHU). A psychological evaluation recommended that he be assigned a cellmate to ensure his safety.

August 5, 2019 

• SI received information from the FAA in regards to flight plan histories. This information reveals numerous more Countries of international travel by Epstein’s jet. It will be investigated further.

August 9, 2019:

• Cellmate Transfer: Epstein’s assigned cellmate was transferred out of MCC, leaving Epstein alone in his cell. Despite protocols, no new cellmate was assigned.
• Neglected Duties: MCC staff failed to conduct required 30-minute checks on Epstein. Additionally, multiple inmate counts were either not performed or falsely recorded.
• Security Camera Failures: The facility’s security camera system experienced malfunctions, resulting in a lack of recorded video surveillance in the SHU during this critical period.

August 10, 2019: Epstein’s Death in Jail

• 6:30 a.m. Epstein is found dead in his jail cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan.
• His death is ruled a suicide, but many conspiracy theories suggest foul play.

August 11, 2019

• Autopsy Completer Autopsy Report

Significance of the Palm Beach Investigation

• Epstein avoided federal prosecution for over a decade due to the 2007 secret plea deal.

The case highlighted how wealth, power, and legal influence shielded him from serious consequences.

Alexander Acosta resigned as U.S. Secretary of Labor in 2019 due to public outrage over his handling of Epstein’s case.

2020

July 2, 2020

• Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell is arrested Federal prosecutors in New York charge Ghislaine Maxwell with conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of minors, saying she helped recruit the underage girls that Epstein sexually abused in New York and Palm Beach and sometimes participated in the abuse herself. The cases in Palm Beach County reach back to 1990.

2021 – Ghislaine Maxwell on trial

December 30, 2021

• Maxwell was found guilty. After a month-long trial, Maxwell was found guilty of several charges, including sex trafficking, conspiracy, and transportation of a minor for illegal sexual activity. Four victims testified against her; one of the victims, Carolyn Andriano from Palm Beach County, met Epstein when she was 14.

2022 – Ghislaine Maxwell prison term in Tallahassee, FL

June 28, 2022 

• Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in Tallahassee federal prison.
• She’s serving her time at a low-security prison in Tallahassee. While in prison She began teaching etiquette classes that “focus on respect, consideration, and honesty,”
• Her release date is July 2037.

Epstein Death Investigation:

June 27, 2023

• The Department of Justice’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) conducted an extensive investigation into the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ (BOP) management of Jeffrey Epstein during his detention at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York. Report

February 27, 2025

Attorney General Bondi released duplicates of the records, some records are redacted but were previously released unreacted. 

• A. Evidence List
• B. Flight Log_Released in U.S. v. Maxwell
• B. Flight Log_Released in U.S. v. Maxwell_Part1
• B. Flight Log_Released in U.S. v. Maxwell_Part2
• B. Flight Log_Released in U.S. v. Maxwell_Part3
• B. Flight Log_Released in U.S. v. Maxwell_Part4
• B. Flight Log_Released in U.S. v. Maxwell_Part5
• B. Flight Log_Released in U.S. v. Maxwell_Part6
• C. Contact Book_Redacted – Note: Unredacted version was previously released 
• D. Masseuse List_Redacted