FBI interview transcript reveals former employee details of Jeffrey Epstein's staff and travel logistics

FD-302 (Rev. 10-6-95) -1- FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Date of transcription 12/13/2006 Pursuant to a_federal investigation regarding the sexual exploitation of minors, , was interviewed by bé the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). After being advised of b7¢c the identity of the interviewing agents and purpose of the inhemview, [_—_] volentart ly provided the following information: was formerly employed as in New York, New York. He was also formerly employed as[____]by Jeffrey Epstein. [__ was seeking employment and obtained the opportunity for employment with Epstein from a headhunter. [sd pre-employment interview for the position was conducted by Bpsteja and Pt . approximately three years ago. was employed by Epstein for approximately one year and five months before he sought employment elsewhere. [___|signed a confidentiality clause at the termination of his employment with Epstein. worked at Epstein's New York residence and was on stand-by to travel at request. He prepared meals for Epstein's guests more frequently than he prepared meals for Epstein. Epstein's £Eavorite food item was a toasted peanut butter and jelly sandwich. [____]was responsible for keeping food available on the various properties where Epstein traveled. One item that was required to have available at all times was Eli's seven grain bread purchased from 63rd or 65th Street in New York. [used Epstein's vehicles, including a Mercedes Benz and a Chevrolet Suburban, to obtain food as needed for preparation at_Epstein's Palm Beach, Florida residence. Epst with a residence located at New York, New York, as a component of [__Jtravelea frequently with Epstein to his properties in Palm Beach, Florida, the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), New Mexico and New York. also traveled to Paris, France with Epstein. Epstein owned a Gulfstream aircraft and a larger Boeing 727 aircraft. The Boeing 727 had a kitchen onboard teat | Jusea to prepare food for Epstein and his guests. During a the most notable quests to travel on Epstein's aircraft were | Epstein instructed[ sto refrain from socializing with any guests on the aircraft. Investigation on 12/13/2006 at West Palm Beach, Florida File # 31E-MM-108062 Date dictated 12/13/2006 SA by SA This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. 3/7 MM - 108049 SR HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019066