EFTA00177557 | | :--- | :--- # Probable Cause Affidavit Palm Beach Police Department Agency ORI# FLO 500600 Police Case#: Defendant: Jeffrey Epstein | Race/Sex: | White Male | | :--- | :--- | **DOB:** 01-20-1953 Charges: Unlawful Sexual Activity with a Minor (4) counts Lewd and Lascivious Molestation From March 15, 2005, through February 2006, the Palm Beach Police Department conducted a sexual battery investigation involving Jeffrey Epstein, and Sworn taped statements were taken from five victims and seventeen witnesses concerning massages and unlawful sexual activity that took place at the residence of Jeffrey Epstein, 358 El Brillo Way, Palm Beach. Several of the victims were recruited by and brought to the residence by to perform massages for Epstein, for which received monetary compensation. During the visit they would be introduced to , Epstein’s assistant, who in turn would record their telephone numbers and name. The victims would be brought to Epstein’s bedroom to provide the massage. Epstein would enter the room and order the victims to remove their clothing to provide the massage. As the victims complied and provided the massages, Epstein would rub his fingers on their vaginas. On occasion, Epstein would introduce a massager/vibrator and rub the victims vaginas as they provided the massage. On three separate occasions, Epstein had intercourse and inserted his penis/fingers in the victims vaginas. At the conclusion of the massages the victims were paid sums of money ranging from $200 - $1,000. The facts, as reported, are as follows: On 03/15/2005, A fourteen year old white female, hereinafter referred to as dob and her family reported unlawful sexual activity which occurred at a residence within the Town of Palm Beach. reported that a subject known to her as “Jeff” had touched her vaginal area with a vibrator/massager while within his residence. “Jeff’ was later identified as Jeffrey Epstein through a photo line up. During a sworn taped interview, stated that a cousin of boyfriend and classmate at Palm Beach worked for a wealthy man and did sexual favors for him. She also admitted that had offered her an opportunity to make money. During the beginning of the month of February 2005, explained that she was first approached by to go with her to Epstein’s house. stated that along with a Hispanic female, later identified at pick her up at her father’s house on a Sunday. was not sure of the exact dates but knew it was a Sunday. told her father that they were going shopping but in reality drove them to Palm Beach. During the drive a The foregoing instrument was sworn to or affirmed before me this 1$^{st}$ day of May, 2006 by Det. who is personally known to me. Signature of Police Officer (F.S.S. 117.10) Date: 05/01/2006 p_{anel} of \gamma EFTA00177558 # Probable Cause Affidavit Palm Beach Police Department Agency ORI# FLO 500600 conversation occurred between and whereas reportedly told that if Jeff asked her age, she should say she was eighteen. It was later confirmed by the father that picked his daughter up on February 6, 2005. According to father, drove a pick up truck. described Epstein's house as a two-story pink house with a Cadillac Escalade parked in the driveway. She recalled that Jeff's house was on a dead end street. Upon arriving at the house stated that they walked up a driveway, past what appeared to be a small guard/security room. A male approaching them asking what they wanted. stated they were there to see Epstein. The male allowed them to continue walking up to the house. stated the man told them that Epstein was not there but was expected back. He allowed them to enter the house, via the kitchen. He offered them something to drink while they waited inside. Shortly thereafter, Epstein and his assistant, described as white female with blond hair and later identified as entered the kitchen. Epstein introduced himself to described Epstein as being approximately forty-five years old, having a long face and bushy eyebrows, with graying hair. and Epstein left the kitchen leaving alone in the kitchen. They returned a short time later. They all spoke briefly in the kitchen. was instructed to follow upstairs. recalled walking up a flight of stairs, lined with photographs, to a room that had a massage table in it. Upon entering the room there was a large bathroom to the right and a hot pink and green sofa in the room. There was a door on each side of the sofa. recalled there being a mural of a naked woman in the room, as well as several photographs of naked women on a shelf. told the victim that Epstein would be up in a second. Epstein entered the room wearing only a towel and told to take off her clothes. stated Epstein was stern when he told her to take off her clothes. said she did not know what to do as she was the only one there in the room so she took off her shirt leaving her bra on. Epstein had removed his towel and told the to take off everything. stated Epstein was nude when he took his towel off, placing it on the floor as he laid down on the table. stated she then removed her pants leaving her thong panties on. Epstein then instructed her to give him a massage pointing to a specific lotion for her to use. began to give Epstein the massage, he told her to get on his back. stated she straddled herself on Epstein’s back whereby her exposed buttocks were touching Epstein’s bare buttocks. said Epstein was specific in his instruction to her on how to massage him, telling her to go clockwise or counter clockwise. Epstein then turned over and instructed to massage his chest. was now standing on the ground and resumed massaging Epstein’s chest area. stated Epstein held onto the small of her back as she massaged his chest and shoulder area. Epstein then turned to his side and started to rub his penis in an up and down motion. Epstein then pulled out a purple vibrator and began to D_{one} 7_{of} ??? EFTA00177559 # Probable Cause Affidavit Palm Beach Police Department Agency ORI# FLO 500600 massage vaginal area. stated there was no penetration as the vibrator was on top of her underwear. recalled Epstein ejaculating because he had to use the towel to wipe himself as he got off the table. Epstein then left the room and got dressed. She went back downstairs where she met with said she was paid three hundred dollars in cash from Epstein. Before she left, Epstein asked to leave her phone number. As and were leaving the house, told she received two hundred dollars that day for bringing her. During the course of the investigation, parental consent was granted for to assist with the investigation. At our direction conducted controlled taped phone calls to cellular telephone spoke with in an attempt to arrange another meeting with Epstein. what did she need to do to make more money. stated, “the more you do, the more you get paid.” had subsequently called back and left a voice mail message for her indicating that she had set up an appointment for to go to Epstein’s house at 11:00 am on April 5, 2005. This message was recorded from voice mail. Based on the above, trash pulls were established at Epstein’s residence with Supervisor of the Sanitation Bureau of the Town of Palm Beach. The trash pull from April 5, 2005 revealed a telephone message for Epstein which stated and name at 11:00 am. This was the time frame had informed to be ready to go work at Epstein’s house. On October 3, 2005, Sgt and I went to residence and viewed her vehicle parked in the driveway, a red Dodge Neon. Sgt. and I knocked on the door and met with was told that we were investigating a claim involving Jeffrey Epstein of El Brillo Way, in Palm Beach. was asked if she would accompany us back to the police station for further questioning. She was also told that at the conclusion of the interview she would be returned home. voluntarily came with us back to the Palm Beach Police Department. Upon our arrival at the police station, was brought to the interview room in the Detective Bureau where I obtained a taped, sworn statement. I began the interview by asking how she became acquainted with Epstein. stated that approximately two years ago, just after she turned 17 years of age, she was approached by a friend named at the Canopy Beach Resort in Rivera Beach. was asked if she wanted to make money. She was told she would have to provide a massage and should make $200.00. thought about the offer and agreed to meet with Jeffrey. The foregoing instrument was sworn to or affirmed before me this 1st day of May, 2006 by who is personally known to me. Signature of Police Officer (F.S.S. 117.10) Page 3 of 22 EFTA00177560 # Probable Cause Affidavit Palm Beach Police Department Agency ORI# FLO 500600 (Unknown last name) and (Unknown last name) picked up and she was taken to Epstein’s house. Upon her arrival to the house she was introduced to Epstein in the kitchen of the house. She was also introduced to a white female known to her as She was led upstairs to the main bedroom known to her as Jeff Epstein’s bedroom. arranged the massage table and covered the table with a sheet. She brought out the massage oils and laid them next to the massage bed. then left the room and informed Jeff would be in, in a minute. Jeff entered the bedroom wearing only a towel. He removed the towel and laid nude on the massage table. He laid on the table onto his stomach and picked a massage oil for to rub on him. During the massage, stated “He tried to touch me and I stopped him.” I asked how he tried to touch her. stated that Epstein grabbed her buttocks and she felt uncomfortable. told Epstein, I’ll massage you but I don’t want to be touched. stated she performed the massage naked. At the conclusion of the massage, Epstein paid $200. After the massage Epstein stated to that he understood she was not comfortable, but he would pay her if she brought over some girls. He told her the younger the better. stated she once tried to bring a 23 year old female and Epstein stated that the female was too old. stated that in total she only remembers six girls that she brought to see Epstein, each time she was paid $200. stated she had brought the following girls: (a16 year old female), (a 16 year old female) and said that at the time she brought these girls to Epstein’s house they were all14 through 16 years of age. I asked which one was the youngest. advised was the youngest as she was fourteen when the massage occurred. stated every girl she brought knew what to expect when they arrived. They were told they would provide a massage, possibly naked, and allow some touching. I asked her if was aware. She stated every girl she brought knew what to expect. She explained she knew that wanted to make money. She approached and explained about going to work for Jeff, agreed and arrangements were made to bring her to Epstein’s house on a weekend. stated that she and (Later identified as picked up at her house. stated that at that time she was driving a red pickup truck. They traveled to Epstein’s house and entered through the kitchen door. They met with the house chef and Epstein’s assistant was introduced to Epstein while they were in the kitchen area. led upstairs and Epstein went upstairs. When the massage was over returned to the kitchen area. stated she was paid $200.00 for bringing to Epstein’s house. stated told her she was paid $300.00 for the massage. stated that was the last person she brought to Epstein's house. She had changed her cellular number to avoid being contacted by She continued stating that she had no direct contact with Epstein The foregoing instrument was sworn to or affirmed before me this 1st day of May, 2006 by who is personally known to me. ignature of Police Officer (F.S.S. 117.10) Page of 22 EFTA00177561 # Probable Cause Affidavit Palm Beach Police Department Agency ORI# FLO 500600 when he was going to travel to Palm Beach. said when Epstein announces to his assistant, that he is traveling to Palm Beach, would then contact to arrange girls to “work” for Epstein. stated that once her parents discovered that she was visiting Epstein, they disapproved of the encounters with him and she stopped. further stated that still tries to call house and leaves messages. Sgt Frick entered the room and explained to that based on her own statements, she had implicated herself by bringing underage girls to Epstein’s house. provided cellular telephone numbers for the girls she had mentioned previously. Additionally, she also provided possible addresses and areas in which they lived. As was being taken home in the vehicle, a tape recorder was placed within the vehicle to record any conversations within the vehicle. During the drive back to her home, made the comment “I’m like a ” (Hollywood Madam who sent girls to clients for sexual favors in California). was dropped off at her house without incident. On October 3, 2005, Sgt and I went to speak with a sixteen year-old female who was brought to Epstein’s residence by We met with mother at their front door. We explained the ongoing investigation and asked to speak with as we had information that she had “worked” for Jeff. Mrs. introduced us to her husband and allowed us entry into the home. We sat in the dining room and met with Date of Birth As she was under the age of eighteen, Mrs. was advised we would be speaking with her. She expressed if her daughter had information, she wanted to assist. We interviewed who denied having any inappropriate encounters with Jeff (Epstein). She stated she had gone to Jeff’s house with approximately eight months ago and sat in the kitchen with the house chef, but nothing happened. As the parents were present during the interview, we felt that was withholding information from us. She made several comments as to putting the entire incident behind her. I left my telephone number and advised should she wish to speak with me again to telephone me. Sgt Frick and I thanked Mrs. for her time and left the area. She stated she would ask again after we left as to what happened at Epstein’s house. I informed her that had my telephone number and hopefully she would call. On October 4, 2005, Det and I drove to the home and met with and dob During a sworn taped statement, stated approximately a year ago when she was seventeen years old, she was taken to a house by stated she knows because they both attend She was told she could make money working The foregoing instrument was sworn to or affirmed before me this 1$^{st}$ day of May, 2006 by Det who is personally known to me. Page 5 of 22 EFTA00177562 # Probable Cause Affidavit Palm Beach Police Department Agency ORI# FLO 500600 for Jeff. She was told she would have to provide a massage to Jeff. stated upon her arrival to the house she was brought to the kitchen area by They met with the house chef who was already in the kitchen area. stated would wait for her in the kitchen. was introduced to Jeff’s assistant, who brought her upstairs to the master bedroom. prepared the room and massage table for a massage. Epstein entered the room wearing only a towel and she provided a massage. stated she kept her clothes on during the massage. She advised sometime during the massage, Epstein grabbed her buttocks and pulled her close to him. said she was uncomfortable by the incident involving Jeff. At the conclusion of the massage, she was paid $200.00 for the massage. I asked if she has any formal training in massages to which she replied no. I asked her if received any monies for taking her to perform the massage. stated had received money for taking her there but was unsure in the amount. stated she returned to Epstein’s house on another occasion with and another girl, stated she waited in the kitchen with while was taken upstairs by stated she only did the massage once as she was uncomfortable with the whole experience. At the conclusion of the interview, the tape was stopped. I was informed that had attempted to reach via cell phone. A voice mail message on October 4, 2005 at 10:59 am, revealed a female voice who identified herself as who requested to call her back reference the police questioning. provided the incoming telephone number as stated she inadvertently told about the police investigation because had called her to tell her about how she just received a rental car from Jeff Epstein. had called her to tell her that she was given a rental car, a 2005 Silver Nissan Sentra, to utilize to visit family and visit Epstein. asked her what was going on at the house that the police would be asking questions. stated then called Jeff and asked what was going on reference the ongoing police investigation. According to has since then been trying to contact her to ask about the police questions. I instructed not to contact and do not provide any more information to as she would notify Jeff Epstein and what was transpiring. On October4, 2005, I made telephone contact with who had left several messages for me to contact her. During the message, she advised she was not completely truthful when we met in person but would like to speak with me to advise what had happened. She further advised she did not want to speak of this incident in front of her mother. At approximately 3:48 pm I made telephone contact with During a taped recorded statement stated the following: approximately a year ago, when she was sixteen years of age, took her to Epstein’s house twice. She knows because they both attend The first time she went, drove to the house. They entered through the kitchen area where she was Page 6 of 22 EFTA00177563 # Probable Cause Affidavit Palm Beach Police Department Agency ORI# FLO 500600 introduced to and Epstein. She was taken upstairs to a bedroom by who set the room up with a massage bed and brought out the oils to use. Epstein then entered the room wearing a towel. He laid on the table and picked out a lotion for to rub on him. At one point during the massage he tried to remove her shirt, at which point she became very upset and discontinued the massage. Both and Epstein had a verbal disagreement, at which time she left without being paid. She got with who was sitting in the kitchen and told her “let’s go.” advised she received no money for that day. also said that had told her if she was uncomfortable with what was going on, to let him know and he’ll stop. She knew that the more you do the more you get paid. advised that several weeks later she agreed to be taken a second time by Once they arrived at the residence, sat in the kitchen and took her upstairs to the master bedroom again. set the room up with a massage bed and brought out the oils to use. Epstein then entered the room wearing a towel. He laid on the table and picked out a lotion for to rub on him. At one point during the massage he tried to touch her buttocks. As was wearing tight jeans and had a tight belt on Epstein was unable to touch her buttocks. Epstein then rolled onto his back during the massage and then attempted to touch her breasts when became upset again and told Epstein she didn’t want to be touched. discontinued the massage and was paid $200.00. then went downstairs where was waiting for her. She told she wanted to leave. said she never returned to the house. stated she is aware that her friend, was also at the house and had a problem with Epstein. I later researched dob and met with her at her residence. During a sworn taped statement, stated the following: on or about November 2004, she was approached by a fellow student. asked if she wanted to make money. She agreed and was told she would provide a massage to wealthy man in Palm Beach. picked her up and drove her to a house in Palm Beach. She was brought into the kitchen area of the house. She further stated that fellow students and came with them. They were brought into the kitchen where she was introduced to Epstein and other females. stated she was introduced to a female helper of Epstein, the female was described as white female (unknown name), with blond hair. She stated that the assistant was familiar with The assistant brought her upstairs into a master bedroom area. The assistant set up the massage table and put out lotions to be used. She told Epstein would be available in a minute. Epstein entered the room wearing only a towel. Epstein removed his towel, and laid naked on the massage table and picked a lotion to rub on his thighs and back. further stated during the massage, Epstein asked her to remove her clothes. She complied and removed her pants and blouse. didn’t remember if she had removed her bra but feels that she did. was certain that she stayed in her thong underwear. continued the massage and at one point she climbed onto the massage The foregoing instrument was sworn to or affirmed before me this 1st day of May, 2006 by Det., who is personally known to me. Page 7 of 22 EFTA00177564 # Probable Cause Affidavit Palm Beach Police Department Agency ORI# FLO 500600
| table, straddling Epstein to massage his back. While doing this her buttocks were touching Epsteins. |
| was instructed to return to the ground at which time Epstein turned to have his chest rubbed. advised she was sure he was masturbating based on his hand movements going up and down on his penis area. did not want to look at his penis area because she was uncomfortable. Epstein removed a large white vibrator which was next to the massage table and turned it on. stated Epstein began rubbing the vibrator over her thong underwear on her vaginal area. Shortly thereafter, Epstein ejaculated and removed himself from the table. He walked over to where the shower was and opened the glass door. She waited as he was taking a shower in her direct view. When I asked how old she was when this occurred, she stated she had just turned seventeen. At the conclusion of the shower was paid either $350.00 or $400.00. She stated she wasn't sure, but knows it was close to $400.00. stated she never returned to provide a massage for Epstein. |