History of Jeffrey Epstein in Timeline
Jeffrey Epstein was an American financier and convicted sex offender. He began his career in education before transitioning to finance, eventually starting his own firm. Epstein cultivated a network of powerful individuals and was accused of sexually abusing numerous underage girls and women. His crimes led to investigations, charges, and ultimately, his death by suicide in jail while awaiting trial.
1916: Seymour George Epstein's Birth
In 1916, Seymour George Epstein, Jeffrey Epstein's father, was born. He later married Pauline Stolofsky.
1918: Pauline Stolofsky's Birth
In 1918, Pauline "Paula" Stolofsky, Jeffrey Epstein's mother, was born. She later married Seymour George Epstein.
1952: Marriage of Jeffrey Epstein's Parents
In 1952, Pauline "Paula" Stolofsky and Seymour George Epstein married shortly before Jeffrey Epstein's birth.
January 20, 1953: Jeffrey Epstein Born
On January 20, 1953, Jeffrey Edward Epstein was born in New York City. He later became an American financier and convicted sex offender.
1967: Attended National Music Camp
In 1967, Jeffrey Epstein attended the National Music Camp at the Interlochen Center for the Arts.
1969: Graduation from Lafayette High School
In 1969, Jeffrey Epstein graduated from Lafayette High School at the age of 16, having skipped two grades.
September 1971: Attended Courant Institute
In September 1971, Jeffrey Epstein attended the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University, where he studied mathematical physiology.
June 1974: Donald Barr's Departure
In June 1974, Donald Barr, the headmaster of the Dalton School, left his position. It is unclear if Barr was involved in hiring Epstein.
June 1974: Left NYU Without Degree
In June 1974, Jeffrey Epstein left the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University without receiving a degree.
September 1974: Started Teaching at Dalton School
In September 1974, Jeffrey Epstein started working as a physics and mathematics teacher for teens at the Dalton School in Manhattan.
1975: Alleged Abuse in 1975
In August 2020, it was revealed that a lawsuit was filed against Epstein by a Jane Doe for abuse that occurred in 1975.
June 1976: Epstein Dismissed from Dalton School
In June 1976, Jeffrey Epstein was dismissed from Dalton School for "poor performance" and was subsequently offered a job at Bear Stearns by Alan Greenberg.
1976: Joined Bear Stearns
In 1976, Jeffrey Epstein joined Bear Stearns as a low-level junior assistant to a floor trader.
1976: Dismissal from Dalton School
In 1976, Jeffrey Epstein was dismissed from the Dalton School where he had been teaching despite not having a college degree, and subsequently began working at Bear Stearns.
1980: Became Limited Partner at Bear Stearns
In 1980, four years after joining Bear Stearns, Jeffrey Epstein became a limited partner at the firm.
August 1981: Founded Intercontinental Assets Group Inc.
In August 1981, Jeffrey Epstein founded his own consulting firm, Intercontinental Assets Group Inc. (IAG), which assisted clients in recovering stolen money from fraudulent brokers and lawyers.
1981: Asked to Leave Bear Stearns
In 1981, Jeffrey Epstein was asked to leave Bear Stearns for a "Reg D violation".
1982: Assisted Ana Obregón
In 1982, Jeffrey Epstein helped Spanish actress and heiress Ana Obregón to recover her father's millions in lost investments.
1985: Claims of Abuse Begin
In 1985, the claims of abuse began. These claims were among those included in a lawsuit filed in December 2019, alleging battery, assault, and intentional emotional distress.
1986: Met Leslie Wexner
In 1986, Jeffrey Epstein met Leslie Wexner through mutual acquaintances in Palm Beach.
1987: Hired by Steven Hoffenberg
In 1987, Steven Hoffenberg hired Jeffrey Epstein as a consultant for Towers Financial Corporation.
1987: Offices Set Up
In 1987, Steven Hoffenberg set up offices for Epstein in the Villard House at 457 Madison Avenue.
1987: Attempted Takeover of Pan American World Airways
In 1987, one of Jeffrey Epstein's first assignments for Hoffenberg was to implement an unsuccessful bid to take over Pan American World Airways.
1987: Epstein's Fraudulent Austrian Passport
In 1987, the fraudulent Austrian passport found in Epstein's safe had already expired, and had numerous entrance and exit stamps, including entrance stamps that showed the use of the passport to enter France, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia in the 1980s.
1988: Founded J. Epstein & Company
In 1988, Jeffrey Epstein founded his financial management firm, J. Epstein & Company.
1988: Adjacent Townhouse Purchased
In 1988, Les Wexner purchased the adjacent townhouse at 11 East 71st Street.
1988: Attempted Takeover of Emery Air Freight Corp.
In 1988, an unsuccessful bid was made to take over Emery Air Freight Corp while Jeffrey Epstein was working with Hoffenberg.
1989: Epstein Left Towers Financial
By 1989, Jeffrey Epstein had left Towers Financial Corporation.
1989: Democratic Party Donations Start
From 1989 until 2003, Epstein donated more than $139,000 to U.S. Democratic Party federal candidates and committees.
1989: Straus House Purchase
In 1989, Les Wexner, Epstein's mentor, purchased the Herbert N. Straus House for $13.2 million.
1990: Palm Beach Residence Purchased
In 1990, Epstein purchased a residence in Palm Beach, Florida.
July 1991: Wexner Granted Epstein Power of Attorney
In July 1991, Leslie Wexner granted Jeffrey Epstein full power of attorney over his affairs.
1991: Pledge for Hillel Building
In 1991, Epstein was one of four donors who pledged to raise US$2 million for a Hillel student building at Harvard University.
1991: Epstein Meets Ghislaine Maxwell
In 1991, Jeffrey Epstein met Ghislaine Maxwell, the daughter of media baron Robert Maxwell. Epstein had Maxwell come to the United States in 1991 to recover from her grief following the death of her father.
1991: Death of Seymour Epstein
In 1991, Seymour George Epstein, Jeffrey Epstein's father, passed away.
1992: Maxwell Begins Managing Epstein's Staff
Around 1992, Ghislaine Maxwell began handling the hiring, supervising, and firing of staff for Jeffrey Epstein, as testified by his household employees in 2009.
1992: Townhouse Rental
From 1992 to 1995, Epstein rented a townhouse at 34 East 69th Street for $15,000 a month.
1992: Trump and Epstein appear in Mar-a-Lago party footage
In 1992, Footage of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein talking at the Mar-a-Lago party appears in the 2020 comedy mockumentary Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.
1992: Video Surfaces of Trump and Epstein Partying
In 1992, a video surfaced showing Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein partying together at Mar-a-Lago.
1993: Zorro Ranch Purchased
In 1993, Epstein purchased the 7,500-acre Zorro Ranch near Stanley, New Mexico.
1993: Epstein Attends White House Donor Event
In 1993, Jeffrey Epstein attended a donor event at the White House with Ghislaine Maxwell and met with President Clinton's aide Mark Middleton on at least three occasions at the White House around the same time.
1993: Towers Financial Corporation Imploded
In 1993, Towers Financial Corporation imploded when it was exposed as one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in American history.
1994: Recruitment and Abuse of Music Student Alleged
In 1994, Maxwell and Epstein allegedly recruited a 13-year-old music student at the Interlochen Center for the Arts, subjecting her to sexual abuse. This allegation was part of a lawsuit filed in January 2020.
1994: Alleged sexual assault by Epstein and Trump in 1994
In April 2016, a federal lawsuit was filed in California against Epstein and Donald Trump alleging sexual assault at a series of parties at Epstein's Manhattan residence in 1994, when the plaintiff was 13 years old.
1995: Director of Wexner Foundations
By 1995, Jeffrey Epstein was a director of the Wexner Foundation and Wexner Heritage Foundation.
1995: End of Townhouse Rental
In 1995, Epstein stopped renting the townhouse at 34 East 69th Street.
1995: Epstein Moves Into Mansion
In 1995, Jeffrey Epstein moved into the Herbert N. Straus House after Les Wexner moved to Ohio.
1995: Epstein Renames Company to Ghislaine Corporation
In 1995, Jeffrey Epstein renamed one of his companies the Ghislaine Corporation in Palm Beach, Florida. The company was dissolved in 1998.
1995: Epstein Discusses Currency Stabilization with Clinton
In 1995, Lynn Forester discussed "Jeffrey Epstein and currency stabilization" with Bill Clinton. In 1995, Epstein also attended a small political fundraiser dinner for Bill Clinton which included fourteen other people including Ron Perelman, Don Johnson, Jimmy Buffett, and dinner organizer Paul Prosperi.
1995: Farmer met Epstein and Maxwell at art gallery reception
In 1995, Maria Farmer met Epstein and Maxwell at her graduate art gallery reception at the New York Academy of Art.
1996: Relocated Firm to St. Thomas
In 1996, Jeffrey Epstein changed the name of his firm to the Financial Trust Company and based it on St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands for tax advantages.
1996: Farmer alleged to have been sexually assaulted in 1996
In 1996, Maria Farmer reported the incident to the New York City Police Department and the FBI, in which she and her 15-year-old sister, Annie, had been sexually assaulted by Epstein and Maxwell.
1996: Media Room in New York Mansion Revealed
In 1996, Maria Farmer, an artist who worked for Jeffrey Epstein, noted that Epstein showed her a media room in the New York mansion where there were individuals monitoring pinhole cameras throughout the house.
1996: Townhouse Sold
In 1996, the townhouse at 11 East 71st Street was sold to the Comet trust.
February 1997: Epstein Becomes Client of Appleby
In February 1997, Jeffrey Epstein became a client of Appleby, a Bermuda-based law firm specializing in offshore companies and investment vehicles for the ultra-wealthy. His client profile described his job as "Manager of Fortune".
1998: Charitable Donations
Between 1998 and 2018, Epstein donated $30 million through three private charities.
1998: Mansion Ownership Ends
From 1992 to 1998 Epstein owned a mansion outside Columbus, Ohio, near Wexner's home which he purchased from his mentor.
1998: Epstein Takes Full Possession
In 1998, Epstein paid Les Wexner $20 million for the Herbert N. Straus House, taking full possession.
1998: Little Saint James Purchased
In 1998, Epstein purchased Little Saint James, a private island near Saint Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
1998: Dissolution of Ghislaine Corporation
In 1998, Ghislaine Corporation, a company that Jeffrey Epstein renamed in 1995, was dissolved.
1998: Towers Financial Company Founded
In 1998, a Towers Financial Company was founded (unaffiliated with the company of the same name that Epstein consulted for.)
1998: Previous inmate suicide at MCC facility
In 1998, there was a reported inmate suicide in the MCC facility in Manhattan. The statement was made in context to staffing concerns and the Trump administration's hiring freeze and budget cuts on the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).
1999: Giuffre alleged to have been sexually trafficked starting in 1999
In December 2014, Virginia Giuffre alleged in a sworn affidavit that she had been sexually trafficked by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell starting in 1999, for their own use and for use by several others, including Prince Andrew and Alan Dershowitz.
2000: President of Liquid Funding Ltd.
Between 2000 and 2007, Jeffrey Epstein was the president of the company Liquid Funding Ltd.
2000: Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation Established
In 2000, Epstein established the Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation, which funds science research and education.
2000: Maxwell Moves Near Epstein's Mansion
In 2000, Ghislaine Maxwell moved into a 7,000-square-foot townhouse, less than ten blocks from Jeffrey Epstein's New York mansion. The townhome was purchased by an anonymous limited liability company with an address matching Epstein's office.
September 2002: Epstein Flies Clinton, Spacey, and Tucker to Africa
In September 2002, Jeffrey Epstein flew Bill Clinton, Kevin Spacey, and Chris Tucker to Africa in his private jet.
2002: Trump Praises Epstein in New York Magazine
In 2002, Donald Trump remarked in a New York magazine profile that he had known Jeffrey Epstein for fifteen years, calling him a "terrific guy" and noting Epstein's enjoyment of "beautiful women" who were "on the younger side".
2002: Investment Philosophy
In 2002, Epstein stated "I invest in people — be it politics or science. It’s what I do".
2002: Epstein invests in D.B. Zwirn Special Opportunities Fund
In 2002, Jeffrey Epstein invested $80 million in the D.B. Zwirn Special Opportunities Fund, a hedge fund that invested in illiquid debt securities.
2002: Clinton Spokesman Praises Epstein
In 2002, a spokesman of Bill Clinton lauded Jeffrey Epstein as "a committed philanthropist" with "insights and generosity".
2002: Flights to Asia
In 2002, flight logs did not list any Secret Service detail for at least five flights on a trip to Asia on Jeffrey Epstein's plane.
2002: Giuffre alleged to have been sexually trafficked until 2002
In December 2014, Virginia Giuffre alleged in a sworn affidavit that she had been sexually trafficked by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell until 2002, for their own use and for use by several others, including Prince Andrew and Alan Dershowitz.
2002: Jane Doe recruited in 2002
In September 18, 2019, a New York accuser of Epstein, known only as Jane Doe, announced a federal lawsuit against his estate stating that she was recruited in 2002 and sexually abused by Epstein for three years starting at age 14.
April 2003: Epstein Hosts Dinner Party Honoring Clinton
In April 2003, New York magazine reported that Jeffrey Epstein hosted a dinner party in his Manhattan residence to honor Bill Clinton, who did not attend, although Donald Trump did attend.
May 2003: Donation to Harvard
In May 2003, Epstein pledged US$30 million to create a mathematical biology and evolutionary dynamics program at Harvard.
2003: Office Use Until
Epstein used the offices in the Villard House at 457 Madison Avenue until at least 2003.
2003: Democratic Party Donations End
From 1989 until 2003, Epstein donated more than $139,000 to U.S. Democratic Party federal candidates and committees.
2003: Bid to Acquire New York Magazine
In 2003, Jeffrey Epstein bid to acquire New York magazine, but Bruce Wasserstein ultimately bought it.
2003: Epstein Flies to Cuba with Colombian President
In 2003, Jeffrey Epstein flew to Cuba aboard his plane with Colombian president Andrés Pastrana Arango at the invitation of Cuban president Fidel Castro.
2003: Clinton Took Four Trips on Epstein's Airplane
In 2003, a Clinton spokesperson stated in 2019 that Bill Clinton took four trips on Jeffrey Epstein's airplane with staff and Secret Service detail.
2003: Epstein Refers to Maxwell as 'My Best Friend'
In a 2003 Vanity Fair article, Jeffrey Epstein referred to Ghislaine Maxwell as "my best friend".
November 2004: Epstein and Trump Bidding War for Mansion
In November 2004, Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump's friendship ran into trouble when they became embroiled in a bidding war for a $40 million mansion, Maison de L'Amitié, which was being auctioned in Palm Beach.
2004: JJ Doe's Abuse
In 2004, JJ Doe was abused by Jeffrey Epstein when she was a 14-year-old resident of Palm Beach County. This information was revealed in a lawsuit filed in December 2019.
2004: Jane Doe No. 2 Alleged Abuse in 2004
In 2004, Jane Doe No. 2 alleged that she was recruited at 16 years old to give Epstein a massage.
2004: Financed Radar Magazine
In 2004, Jeffrey Epstein and Mortimer Zuckerman committed up to US$25 million to finance Radar, a celebrity and pop culture magazine.
2004: Death of Pauline Epstein
In 2004, Pauline "Paula" Stolofsky Epstein, Jeffrey Epstein's mother, passed away.
March 2005: Allegation of Abuse Reported to Police
In March 2005, a woman contacted Florida's Palm Beach Police Department and alleged that her 14-year-old stepdaughter had been taken to Jeffrey Epstein's mansion and paid to strip and massage him.
2005: Epstein's investment increases
By 2005, Epstein's initial $80 million investment in the D.B. Zwirn Special Opportunities Fund had grown to $140 million.
2005: Jane Doe No. 2 Alleged Abuse in 2005
In 2005, Jane Doe No. 2 alleged that she was recruited at 16 years old to give Epstein a massage.
2005: Palm Beach Investigation Begins
In 2005, police in Palm Beach, Florida, began investigating Jeffrey Epstein after a parent reported that he had sexually abused her 14-year-old daughter.
2005: Police Investigation of Epstein
In 2005, the Palm Beach Police began a thirteen-month undercover investigation of Jeffrey Epstein after an allegation that he paid a minor to massage him. The police search of Epstein's home found hidden cameras and photos of girls.
May 2006: Probable Cause Affidavit Filed
In May 2006, Palm Beach police filed a probable cause affidavit stating that Jeffrey Epstein should be charged with multiple counts of unlawful sex with minors and sexual abuse.
July 2006: FBI Begins "Operation Leap Year"
In July 2006, the FBI began its own investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, nicknamed "Operation Leap Year."
July 27, 2006: Epstein Arrested on State Felony Charges
On July 27, 2006, Jeffrey Epstein was arrested by the Palm Beach Police Department on state felony charges of procuring a minor for prostitution and solicitation of a prostitute and was later released on bond.
August 2006: Epstein Pleads Not Guilty
In August 2006, Jeffrey Epstein pleaded not guilty to a felony solicitation of prostitution charge after a Palm Beach County grand jury returned the single charge.
August 2006: Epstein Invests in Bear Stearns Hedge Fund
In August 2006, a month after the federal investigation of him began, Jeffrey Epstein invested $57 million in the Bear Stearns High-Grade Structured Credit Strategies Enhanced Leverage hedge fund.
November 2006: Epstein Attempts to Redeem Investment
In November 2006, Jeffrey Epstein attempted to redeem his $140 million investment in the D.B. Zwirn Special Opportunities Fund after being informed of accounting irregularities.
2006: Donation to Bill Richardson's Campaign
In 2006, Epstein contributed $50,000 to Democrat Bill Richardson's successful campaign for Governor of New Mexico
2006: Donation to Clinton Foundation
In 2006, Epstein donated $25,000 to the Clinton Foundation.
2006: Hidden Cameras Discovered at Epstein's Residence
In 2006, during a police raid on his Palm Beach residence, two hidden cameras were discovered in Jeffrey Epstein's home.
April 18, 2007: Investor Discusses Redeeming Investment in Bear Stearns Fund
On April 18, 2007, an investor in the fund, who had $57 million invested, discussed redeeming his investment. At this time, the fund had a leverage ratio of 17:1, which meant for every dollar invested there were seventeen dollars of borrowed funds
May 2007: Epstein Negotiates Plea Deal
By May 2007, Jeffrey Epstein had begun to negotiate a plea deal with the U.S. Attorney's Office concerning imminent charges for sex with minors.
June 2007: Indictment and Plea Deal
In June 2007, the FBI's "Operation Leap Year" resulted in a fifty-three page indictment; however, Alexander Acosta agreed to a plea deal that granted immunity from all federal criminal charges to Epstein.
August 2007: Acosta Enters Discussions About Plea Agreement
In August 2007, Alexander Acosta, the U.S. attorney in Miami, entered into direct discussions about the plea agreement with Jeffrey Epstein's legal team.
2007: President of Liquid Funding Ltd.
Between 2000 and 2007, Jeffrey Epstein was the president of the company Liquid Funding Ltd.
2007: Reported Ban of Epstein from Mar-a-Lago
By 2007, Donald Trump reportedly banned Jeffrey Epstein from his Mar-a-Lago club for unseemly pursuit of young girls, though this was later said to be a rumor.
2007: Financial Crisis of 2007-2008
In 2007, The implosion of complex securities, because of their inaccurate ratings, set in motion the financial crisis of 2007–2008 and the subsequent Great Recession.
February 6, 2008: Jane Doe No. 2 files civil lawsuit
On February 6, 2008, an anonymous Virginia woman, known as Jane Doe No. 2, filed a $50-million civil lawsuit in federal court against Epstein, saying that when she was a 16-year-old minor in 2004 and 2005, she was "recruited to give Epstein a massage".
March 2008: A similar $50-million suit was filed
In March 2008, A similar $50-million suit was filed by a different woman, who was represented by the same lawyer.
March 2008: Collapse of Bear Stearns
In March 2008, Bear Stearns collapsed; this occurred after the repricing of CDO assets due to redemption requests in April 2007 led to the collapse of the fund in July, and the eventual collapse of Bear Stearns.
March 2008: Bear Stearns Collapse
In March 2008, the collapse of Bear Stearns occurred, partly due to the implosion of complex securities with inaccurate ratings. Liquid Funding was initially 40 percent owned by Bear Stearns.
April 2008: Epstein meets with scientists in Israel
In April 2008, Jeffrey Epstein visited Israel and met with research scientists and visited Israeli military bases.
June 2008: Bear Stearns Hedge Fund Managers Criminal Case
According to the Miami Herald, Jeffrey Epstein was supposedly an unnamed key witness for the New York federal prosecutors in their unsuccessful June 2008 criminal case against the two managers of the failed Bear Stearns hedge fund. Alan Dershowitz denied this.
June 30, 2008: Epstein Sentenced to Prison
On June 30, 2008, Jeffrey Epstein was sentenced to eighteen months in prison after pleading guilty to a state charge of procuring for prostitution a girl below age 18.
2008: Settlement Reached with Epstein
In 2008, Alexander Acosta reached a settlement with Epstein's lawyers that allowed him to receive a very light prison sentence.
2008: Acosta Handled Epstein's Criminal Case
In 2008, Alexander Acosta, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, handled Jeffrey Epstein's criminal case.
2008: Bear Stearns Collapse
In 2008, Bear Stearns collapsed; Epstein remained a client of the firm until its collapse.
2008: Epstein Convicted in Florida
In 2008, Jeffrey Epstein was convicted by a Florida state court of procuring a child for prostitution and soliciting a prostitute as part of a controversial plea deal.
2008: Trafficking and Rape Allegations
In 2008, a Broward County woman claimed that she was trafficked and repeatedly raped by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell in Florida. She made the claim in a civil suit filed in March 2021.
2008: D.B. Zwirn fund closes
In 2008, the D.B. Zwirn fund closed, and its remaining assets of approximately $2 billion, including Epstein's investment, were transferred to Fortress Investment Group.
2008: Epstein Pleads Guilty to Prostitution Charges
When Jeffrey Epstein pleaded guilty in 2008 to soliciting and procuring prostitution, his lawyers stated he was a billionaire with a net worth of over one billion dollars.
July 22, 2009: Epstein Released on Probation
On July 22, 2009, Jeffrey Epstein was released from prison after serving almost thirteen months and began a year of probation on house arrest.
2009: Assets transferred to Fortress Investment Group
In 2009, Fortress Investment Group bought the assets of the closed D.B. Zwirn fund, including Epstein's investment, and Epstein later went to arbitration with Fortress over his redemption attempt.
2009: Epstein's Brother Claims Trump Flew on Epstein's Plane
In 2009, Jeffrey Epstein's brother, Mark, claimed that Donald Trump had flown on Epstein's plane at least once.
2009: Employees Testify to Maxwell's Role
In 2009, Jeffrey Epstein's household employees testified that Ghislaine Maxwell had a central role in his life, referring to her as his "main girlfriend" who handled hiring, supervising, and firing of staff, starting around 1992.
June 18, 2010: Rodriguez sentenced to incarceration
On June 18, 2010, Alfredo Rodriguez, Epstein's former house manager, was sentenced to eighteen months' incarceration for obstructing justice by failing to turn over a journal detailing Epstein's activities.
August 2010: End of House Arrest
In August 2010, Jeffrey Epstein's year of probation on house arrest concluded.
2010: Study on Hyoid Bone Breaks
A 2010 study found broken hyoids in twenty-five percent of cases of hangings.
2010: Sex Offender Registration Notice
In 2010, Epstein received a notice from New Mexico Department of Public Safety that said he was not required to register as a sex offender.
2010: Mindshift Conference
In 2010, the Mindshift Conference took place on Epstein's private island Little Saint James.
January 2011: Sex Offender Level Hearing
In January 2011, after a contested hearing, Jeffrey Epstein remained registered in New York State as a "level three" (high risk of repeat offense) sex offender, a lifelong designation.
2011: Gates Relationship with Epstein Begins
According to a New York Times article, Bill Gates's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein started in 2011, just a few years after Epstein's conviction, and continued for some years.
August 6, 2012: Suspicious Drug Overdose
On August 6, 2012, Pedro Gaspar, a model and party promoter associated with MC2, died of what some consider to be a suspicious drug overdose.
2013: "Cutting edge science" article
In 2013, Forbes published an article that called Epstein "one of the largest backers of cutting edge science".
December 2014: Giuffre Allegations in Court Filing
In December 2014, Virginia Giuffre alleged in a sworn affidavit that she had been sexually trafficked by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell from 1999 to 2002, for their own use and for use by several others, including Prince Andrew and Alan Dershowitz.
December 30, 2014: Federal civil suit filed by Jane Does
On December 30, 2014, a federal civil suit was filed in Florida by Jane Doe 1 (Courtney Wild) and Jane Doe 2 against the United States for violations of the Crime Victims' Rights Act.
2014: Donation to Gary King's Campaign
In 2014, Epstein contributed $35,000 to Gary King's unsuccessful campaign for Governor
2014: Towers Financial Acquired by Old National Bancorp
In 2014, Towers Financial was acquired by Old National Bancorp.
April 7, 2015: Allegations against Prince Andrew struck from lawsuit
On April 7, 2015, Judge Kenneth Marra ruled that allegations made by Virginia Roberts against Prince Andrew had no bearing on the lawsuit by alleged victims seeking to reopen Epstein's non-prosecution plea agreement with the federal government, and ordered that allegation to be struck from the record.
September 2015: Giuffre sues Maxwell for defamation
In September 2015, Giuffre sued Maxwell for defamation as a result of Giuffre's allegations and Maxwell's comments about them.
2015: Epstein invests in Reporty Homeland Security
In 2015, Jeffrey Epstein invested in the startup Reporty Homeland Security, which was later rebranded as Carbyne in 2018. The startup was connected with Israel's defense industry.
2015: Investigation into Epstein's Charities
In 2015, the Attorney General of the state of New York was reported to be trying to gain information but was refused since the charities were based outside of the state and did not solicit in New York State.
April 2016: Lawsuit filed against Epstein and Trump
In April 2016, a federal lawsuit was filed in California against Epstein and Donald Trump alleging sexual assault in 1994 when the plaintiff was 13 years old.
May 2016: Lawsuit against Epstein and Trump dismissed
In May 2016, the federal lawsuit filed in California against Epstein and Donald Trump was dismissed by a federal judge.
June 2016: Second lawsuit filed against Epstein and Trump
In June 2016, a second federal suit was filed in New York against Epstein and Donald Trump, but it was later withdrawn.
September 2016: Third lawsuit filed against Epstein and Trump
In September 2016, a third federal suit was filed in New York against Epstein and Donald Trump.
November 4, 2016: Lawsuit against Epstein and Trump dropped
On November 4, 2016, the federal lawsuit filed against Epstein and Donald Trump was dropped.
2016: Study on Hyoid Bone Breaks
A larger study conducted from 2010 to 2016 found hyoid damage in just 16 of 264, or six percent, of cases of hangings.
2016: Great Saint James Purchased
In 2016, Epstein purchased the neighboring island of Great Saint James.
2016: Flight Records Show Clinton's Flights on Epstein's Jet
In 2016, flight records showed that Bill Clinton flew twenty-seven times to at least a dozen international locations on Jeffrey Epstein's private jet.
May 2017: Settlement reached in Giuffre v. Maxwell
In May 2017, the defamation case between Giuffre and Maxwell was settled under seal, leading to legal efforts to unseal the documents.
December 2017: Bannon Introduced to Epstein
According to Michael Wolff, former Trump chief Strategist Steve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein were introduced in December 2017.
2017: Ransome filed suit against Epstein and Maxwell
In 2017, Sarah Ransome filed a suit against Epstein and Maxwell alleging sexual coercion and threats.
2017: Allegations of Intelligence Affiliations
In 2017, a former senior White House official reported that Alexander Acosta claimed Epstein 'belonged to intelligence' and should be left alone during Trump's transition team interviews.
2017: Reference to 2017 Giuffre v. Maxwell settlement
In March 11, 2019, the appeal of the district judge's refusal to unseal the documents relating to the 2017 defamation settlement of Giuffre v. Maxwell was being processed.
2017: Epstein States He Was Donald's Closest Friend for Ten Years
In a 2017 recording, Jeffrey Epstein stated that he was "Donald’s closest friend for ten years."
December 2018: Epstein Settles Lawsuit on First Day of Trial
In December 2018, a state civil lawsuit against Epstein was settled on the first day of trial, with Epstein publicly apologizing to attorney Bradley Edwards.
2018: Charitable Donations
Between 1998 and 2018, Epstein donated $30 million through three private charities.
2018: Epstein Claims to Have Dirt on Powerful People
In 2018, Jeffrey Epstein implied to a New York Times reporter, off the record, that he had blackmail material on powerful people, including information about their sexual proclivities and recreational drug use.
2018: Reporty Homeland Security rebranded as Carbyne
In 2018, Reporty Homeland Security, in which Epstein invested in 2015, was rebranded as Carbyne.
2018: Ransome suit against Epstein and Maxwell settled
In 2018, Sarah Ransome's suit against Epstein and Maxwell was settled under undisclosed terms.
2018: End of Alleged Sex Trafficking Conspiracy
In January 2020, a lawsuit alleged that Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking conspiracy ran through 2018, involving children on his Caribbean islands.
2018: Stop-Work Order Issued
In late 2018, a stop-work order was issued for Epstein's compound construction on Great Saint James.
February 21, 2019: Federal Prosecutors Violated the Law
On February 21, 2019, Judge Kenneth Marra ruled that federal prosecutors violated the law by failing to notify victims before allowing Epstein to plead guilty to only the two Florida offenses.
March 11, 2019: Second Circuit Court Orders Parties to Provide Good Cause
On March 11, 2019, in the appeal of the district judge's refusal to unseal the documents relating to the 2017 defamation settlement of Giuffre v. Maxwell, the Second Circuit Court gave parties one week to provide good cause as to why they should remain under seal.
March 19, 2019: Settlement documents ordered to be unsealed
On March 19, 2019, the Second Circuit Court ordered the documents relating to the 2017 defamation settlement of Giuffre v. Maxwell to be unsealed after having them redacted.
April 16, 2019: Maria Farmer Files Affidavit
On April 16, 2019, Maria Farmer went public and filed a sworn affidavit alleging that she and her 15-year-old sister, Annie, had been sexually assaulted by Epstein and Maxwell in 1996.
July 6, 2019: Epstein Arrested on Federal Charges
On July 6, 2019, Jeffrey Epstein was arrested again on federal charges for the sex trafficking of minors in Florida and New York.
July 12, 2019: Prosecutors State Epstein Was Extravagantly Wealthy
On July 12, 2019, federal prosecutors stated in court documents that, based on records from one financial institution, Jeffrey Epstein was "extravagantly wealthy" with assets worth at least $500 million and earned more than $10 million a year.
July 2019: Trump Claims He Was Never a Fan of Epstein
In July 2019, Donald Trump said he "knew him like everybody in Palm Beach knew him", stating four times he had not been "a fan" of Jeffrey Epstein and had not spoken to him in about fifteen years.
July 2019: Public Dispute Over Immunity Agreement
In July 2019, the immunity agreement and Epstein's lenient treatment became the subject of public dispute, with accusations of preferential treatment and a "deal of a lifetime" given by U.S. Attorney Acosta.
July 19, 2019: Acosta Resigns as Secretary of Labor
On July 19, 2019, following Jeffrey Epstein's arrest on sex trafficking charges, U.S. Attorney Acosta resigned from his position as Secretary of Labor.
July 22, 2019: Epstein Served with Petition from Jennifer Araoz
On July 22, 2019, while in jail awaiting trial, Epstein was served with a petition regarding a pending state civil lawsuit filed by Jennifer Araoz.
July 23, 2019: Epstein Found Injured
On July 23, 2019, Epstein was found injured and semiconscious in his cell with marks around his neck.
July 29, 2019: Taken off Suicide Watch
On July 29, 2019, Epstein was taken off suicide watch and placed in a special housing unit.
August 8, 2019: Epstein signs his last will and testament
On August 8, 2019, Jeffrey Epstein signed his last will and testament, witnessed by two attorneys, two weeks after being found injured in his cell and two days before his death. The will named two longtime employees as executors, and gifted all of his assets to a trust.
August 9, 2019: Cellmate Transferred
On August 9, 2019, Epstein's cellmate was transferred out, and Epstein was not checked every thirty minutes.
August 10, 2019: Epstein Found Dead
On August 10, 2019, Epstein was found dead in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City.
August 10, 2019: Jeffrey Epstein's Death
On August 10, 2019, Jeffrey Epstein died in jail while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. His death was ruled a suicide, although this remains controversial.
August 11, 2019: Autopsy Performed
On August 11, 2019, an autopsy was performed and found that Epstein sustained multiple breaks in his neck bones, including the hyoid bone.
August 14, 2019: Araoz files her suit
On August 14, 2019, Jennifer Araoz filed her suit, when New York State law was updated to allow one year for adult survivors of child sexual abuse to sue for previous offenses, regardless of how long ago the abuse took place.
August 2019: Plans to Seed Human Race
In August 2019, it was reported that Epstein had planned to "seed the human race with his DNA".
August 16, 2019: Medical examiner rules Epstein's death a suicide
On August 16, 2019, the New York City medical examiner, Barbara Sampson, ruled Jeffrey Epstein's death a suicide by hanging, based on limited security camera footage. However, Epstein's defense team disputed the conclusion and launched an independent investigation, suggesting the evidence was more consistent with murder.
August 18, 2019: Epstein's will is reported
On August 18, 2019, it was reported that Jeffrey Epstein had signed his last will and testament on August 8, 2019, two weeks after being found injured in his cell and two days before his death. The will named two longtime employees as executors, and gifted all of his assets to a trust.
August 20, 2019: Three women sued the estate of Jeffrey Epstein
On August 20, 2019, Three women (Katlyn Doe, Lisa Doe and Priscilla Doe) sued the estate of Jeffrey Epstein, alleging they were recruited, subjected to unwanted sex acts, and controlled by Epstein and a "vast enterprise" of co-conspirators.
August 23, 2019: Paris Prosecutor Opens Preliminary Investigation
On August 23, 2019, the prosecutor's office in Paris, France, opened a preliminary investigation into Epstein, after Yael Mellul reported the international dimensions of the pedophile network involving Jeffrey Epstein, criticizing the slow pace of justice.
August 29, 2019: Criminal Charges Dismissed
On August 29, 2019, all criminal charges against Jeffrey Epstein were dismissed following his death, precluding the possibility of pursuing criminal charges against him.
September 5, 2019: Epstein buried in unmarked grave
On September 5, 2019, Jeffrey Epstein's body was buried in an unmarked grave next to those of his parents at the I.J. Morris Star of David Cemetery in Palm Beach, Florida. The names of his parents were also removed from their tombstone in order to prevent vandalism.
September 18, 2019: Jane Doe announces federal lawsuit
On September 18, 2019, a New York accuser of Epstein, known only as Jane Doe, announced a federal lawsuit against his estate stating that she was recruited in 2002.
October 2019: Araoz amends her complaint
In October 2019, Jennifer Araoz amended her complaint to include over twenty corporate entities associated with Epstein and named the additional individuals Lesley Groff and Cimberly Espinosa as enablers.
October 2019: Independent pathologist suggests homicide
In October 2019, Michael Baden, an independent pathologist hired by Epstein's estate, observed the autopsy and suggested that injuries, including a broken bone in Epstein's neck, pointed more towards homicidal strangulation than suicide.
November 2019: Five women sue Epstein's estate
In November 2019, Five women (Teresa Helm, Annie Farmer, Maria Farmer, Juliette Bryant, and an unidentified woman) sued Epstein's estate, accusing him of rape, battery and false imprisonment.
November 18, 2019: Jane Doe 15 Sues Epstein's Estate
On November 18, 2019, Jane Doe 15 announced that she was suing the estate of Jeffrey Epstein, alleging that he manipulated, trafficked, and sexually abused her in 2004, when she was 15-years-old.
November 19, 2019: MCC guards charged with creating false records
On November 19, 2019, federal prosecutors in New York charged Metropolitan Correctional Center guards Michael Thomas and Tova Noel with creating false records and conspiracy after video footage revealed Epstein was unchecked in his cell for eight hours before his death.
November 21, 2019: Teala Davies Annouces Lawsuit Against Epstein's Estate
On November 21, 2019, Teala Davies announced her lawsuit against Epstein's estate, stating that after meeting Epstein in 2002, he sexually assaulted and trafficked her in multiple locations.
December 3, 2019: Lawsuit Filed by Jordan Merson on Behalf of Accusers
On December 3, 2019, Jordan Merson filed a lawsuit in New York representing nine anonymous accusers against Jeffrey Epstein's estate, alleging battery, assault, and intentional emotional distress. The accusations spanned from 1985 through the 2000s, involving individuals who were reportedly 13 to 15 years old when they first encountered Epstein.
December 2019: Lawsuit Filed by Bradley Edwards on Behalf of JJ Doe
In late December 2019, Bradley Edwards filed a lawsuit on behalf of his client, JJ Doe, who claimed to have been abused by Jeffrey Epstein in 2004 when she was a 14-year-old resident of Palm Beach County.
2019: Article Deleted
In 2019, Forbes deleted a 2013 article that called Epstein "one of the largest backers of cutting edge science".
2019: Clinton Spokesperson Addresses Flights on Epstein's Plane
In 2019, a Clinton spokesperson stated that in 2002 and 2003, Bill Clinton took four trips on Jeffrey Epstein's airplane with staff and Secret Service detail, and hadn't spoken with Epstein in well over a decade.
January 2020: Lawsuit Filed Against Maxwell and Epstein
In January 2020, a lawsuit was filed against Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein alleging the recruitment and sexual abuse of a 13-year-old music student starting in 1994 at the Interlochen Center for the Arts.
January 2020: Lawsuit Filed Alleging Sex Trafficking Conspiracy
In January 2020, a lawsuit was filed in the U.S. Virgin Islands alleging that Jeffrey Epstein ran a sex trafficking conspiracy for over two decades, up through 2018. The suit claimed the abuse involved children as young as 11 years old on Epstein's Caribbean islands.
May 2020: Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich documentary premieres
In May 2020, the Netflix documentary series Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich premiered, exploring Epstein's life and crimes.
June 2020: Payments to Epstein Victims Compensation Fund Begin
In 2020, Jeffrey Epstein's estate's finances revealed that it had paid out nearly $50 million between June 2020 and December 2020 to more than one-hundred women who brought claims to the "Epstein Victims Compensation Fund" set up in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
July 1, 2020: Statue of Epstein left outside City Hall in Albuquerque
On July 1, 2020, a statue of Jeffrey Epstein was left outside the City Hall in Albuquerque, New Mexico as a satirical commentary on opposition to the removal of Confederate monuments and memorials.
August 2020: Jane Doe Sues Epstein for Sexual Abuse
In August 2020, a Jane Doe sued Jeffrey Epstein, accusing him of sexually abusing her for over a year, beginning when she was 18 years old.
August 2020: Nine Jane Does File Suit Against Epstein
In August 2020, nine Jane Does filed a lawsuit accusing Jeffrey Epstein of sexual abuse, including allegations from an 11-year-old and a victim from 1975.
August 2020: Surviving Jeffrey Epstein documentary premieres
In August 2020, the Lifetime documentary Surviving Jeffrey Epstein premiered, focusing on the survivors of Epstein's abuse.
November 2020: DOJ Releases Internal Review on Acosta's Handling of Epstein Case
In November 2020, the Department of Justice's Office of Professional Responsibility released an internal review stating that Alexander Acosta showed "poor judgment" in granting Jeffrey Epstein a non-prosecution agreement and failing to notify Epstein's alleged victims about the agreement.
December 2020: Payments to Epstein Victims Compensation Fund
Between June 2020 and December 2020, Jeffrey Epstein's estate's finances revealed that it had paid out nearly $50 million to more than one-hundred women who brought claims to the "Epstein Victims Compensation Fund" set up in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
February 2021: Estate Valued at $240 Million; Asset Freeze Sought
By February 2021, Jeffrey Epstein's estate was valued at about $240 million, down from estimates of $630 million a year earlier, leading the attorney general of the U.S. Virgin Islands to file an emergency motion seeking the immediate asset freeze.
March 2021: Civil Suit Filed Against Epstein's Estate
In March 2021, a Broward County woman filed a civil suit against Jeffrey Epstein's estate, accusing Epstein and Maxwell of trafficking her after repeatedly raping her in Florida in 2008.
May 22, 2021: MCC guards admit to falsifying records
On May 22, 2021, Metropolitan Correctional Center guards Michael Thomas and Tova Noel admitted they falsified records related to Jeffrey Epstein's supervision but were spared jail time under a deal with federal prosecutors.
August 2021: Gates Comments on Meetings with Epstein
In August 2021, Bill Gates said that he met with Jeffrey Epstein hoping Epstein could provide money for philanthropic work, calling it a "huge mistake".
2021: Ghislaine Maxwell Convicted
In 2021, Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted on U.S. federal charges of sex trafficking and conspiracy for helping Jeffrey Epstein procure girls for child sexual abuse and prostitution.
2022: U.S. Government Sues JP Morgan Chase Bank
In 2022, the U.S. government sued JP Morgan Chase Bank, alleging that the bank "facilitated, sustained, and concealed the human trafficking network operated by Jeffrey Epstein."
June 27, 2023: Inspector General's Report Released
On June 27, 2023, the United States Department of Justice's Inspector General's investigation report criticized jail officials for negligence in connection with Epstein's incarceration and death and denied that it was anything other than a suicide.
December 19, 2023: Judge orders list of Epstein associates to be unsealed
On December 19, 2023, a New York judge Loretta Preska ordered a list with names of more than 170 Epstein associates to be unsealed on January 1, 2024.
January 1, 2024: Deadline for associates to appeal name removal from Epstein list
January 1, 2024, was the deadline for individuals on the list of more than 170 Epstein associates to appeal to have their names removed before unsealing.
2024: Equivalent Salary in 2024
In 1987, Jeffrey Epstein made US$25,000 per month for his consulting work, the equivalent of $69,000 in 2024.
2024: Adjusted equivalent of original payment
In March 2005, it was alleged a victim was paid $300 which is equivalent to $480 in 2024.
