According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Alan Dershowitz appears in 7 case documents, 45 flight log entries, and 45 email records in the Epstein files.
Harvard Law School professor emeritus and prominent appellate attorney known for defending O.J. Simpson and Harvey Weinstein. Served as a member of Jeffrey Epstein's legal defense team and played a key role in negotiating the controversial 2008 non-prosecution agreement with the U.S. Attorney's Office in Florida, which allowed Epstein to plead guilty to two state charges and serve 13 months with work release while shielding co-conspirators. Appears on 33 flight log entries aboard Epstein's aircraft and had 6 phone numbers in Epstein's black book. In December 2014, Virginia Giuffre named Dershowitz in a court filing, alleging she was directed by Epstein and Maxwell to have sexual encounters with him.
Dershowitz categorically denied all allegations, calling them 'totally false.' He filed defamation countersuits against Giuffre, and the two engaged in protracted legal battles. Giuffre later recanted her specific allegations against Dershowitz in November 2022. In January 2015, Epstein emailed media contacts to dispute Giuffre's claims, referencing allegations involving both Clinton and Dershowitz. Named extensively throughout the Giuffre v.
Maxwell civil case documents unsealed in January 2024. Publicly defended Epstein's 2008 plea deal as appropriate but later sought to distance himself from Epstein.
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Background
Alan Dershowitz is a Professor Emeritus at Harvard Law School and a prominent American appellate attorney known for involvement in numerous high-profile legal cases. He served as a member of Jeffrey Epstein's legal defense team, where he played a key role in negotiating the controversial 2007-2008 non-prosecution agreement (NPA) with the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida. Court documents describe him as part of an 'all-star legal lineup' that included Kenneth Starr, Roy Black, Jack Goldberger, and Guy Lewis. This agreement allowed Epstein to plead guilty to two state charges and serve 13 months with work release, while shielding unnamed co-conspirators from federal prosecution. Court filings in the Epstein case describe Dershowitz as 'a close friend of Mr. Epstein.'
Dershowitz became a central and contested figure in the Epstein case when Virginia Giuffre (initially identified as Jane Doe #3) named him in a December 30, 2014 court filing, alleging she was directed by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell to have sexual encounters with him. Attorneys who independently interviewed Giuffre in May 2014 stated under oath that they found her allegations against Dershowitz credible. Dershowitz categorically denied all allegations, filed a motion for limited intervention in the underlying federal case, and engaged in protracted defamation litigation with Giuffre and her attorneys, including serving as a defendant in Edwards v. Dershowitz (Case No. CACE 15-000072) in Broward County, Florida, and in a 2019 federal civil complaint (Case 1:19-cv-03377).
Dershowitz's name appears extensively throughout the Epstein case file, including on 33 flight log entries aboard Epstein's aircraft and in Epstein's black book with 6 phone numbers. Email correspondence in the record shows continued communication between Dershowitz and Epstein as late as April 2019. Additional evidence shows Dershowitz maintained relationships with other high-profile figures connected to the case, including meetings with President Donald Trump at the White House in April 2018. Giuffre subsequently recanted her specific allegations against Dershowitz in 2024.
Epstein Connection
Dershowitz served on Jeffrey Epstein's legal defense team and was one of the principal attorneys who negotiated the 2007-2008 non-prosecution agreement with the U.S. Attorney's Office in Florida. Court filings describe him as 'a close friend of Mr. Epstein' who visited Epstein's residences. He appears on 33 flight log entries aboard Epstein's aircraft and had 6 phone numbers listed in Epstein's black book. Email correspondence shows ongoing contact between Dershowitz and Epstein through at least April 2019. Virginia Giuffre alleged in a December 2014 court filing that Epstein directed her to have sexual encounters with Dershowitz. Epstein invoked the Fifth Amendment when asked questions about Dershowitz during a deposition. Dershowitz vehemently denied all allegations of sexual misconduct and filed defamation countersuits.
Key Allegations(14)
Dershowitz helped negotiate Epstein's 2007-2008 plea deal as part of an 'all-star legal lineup' that included Kenneth Starr, resulting in a non-prosecution agreement that shielded co-conspirators from federal charges and reduced Epstein's exposure to two state prostitution charges and 13 months' incarceration with work release
documentedVirginia Giuffre (Jane Doe #3) filed a motion for joinder on December 30, 2014, containing the first public allegation of sexual contact between herself and Dershowitz at Epstein's direction
documentedAttorneys who independently interviewed Giuffre in May 2014 in Fort Lauderdale determined her allegations of sexual abuse by both Epstein and Dershowitz were credible based on the interview and 'subsequent careful follow-up'
documentedA witness claimed Dershowitz had abused not only Virginia Roberts but other underage minors, and that a pool of 23-24 potential witnesses existed, some already identified by the FBI
allegedJeffrey Epstein invoked the Fifth Amendment when asked questions about Dershowitz during a deposition, prompting further investigation into whether Dershowitz was involved in sexual abuse of Virginia Roberts and possibly other victims
documentedDershowitz repeatedly offered to schedule police interviews with Epstein during the Palm Beach investigation (circa 2005-2006) but the interviews never materialized, constituting alleged stalling tactics over an extended period
allegedFlight logs produced by Dershowitz to Palm Beach Police Detective Riccari were found to be 'incomplete and inaccurate,' with additional logs later obtained from other sources
allegedDershowitz allegedly paid to settle a case to avoid a trial of the sexual abuse allegations against him, then falsely claimed he had waived the statute of limitations to enable a suit by Roberts
allegedDershowitz allegedly coordinated with Jeffrey Epstein in a defamatory campaign against accuser Virginia Roberts in December 2018
allegedCourt filings describe Dershowitz as 'a close friend of Mr. Epstein' who had access to Epstein's residences during the period (1999-2007) when Epstein was alleged to have abused more than 30 minors
documentedDershowitz filed a motion on January 5, 2015 to seal three documents related to Giuffre's allegations, including an affidavit alleging sexual abuse by Epstein, Dershowitz, and other powerful figures
documentedDershowitz was accused of representing Sarah Ransome, a self-identified Epstein trafficking victim; Dershowitz denied any sexual contact or representation of Ransome and characterized the accusation as false
disputedFBI agent allegedly discussed evidence with Professor Dershowitz after a name was circled in a celebrity-filled address book seized in the investigation
allegedAllegations emerged of possible coordination between FBI agents and Epstein's legal team, including Dershowitz, to keep the case quiet
allegedLegal Status
Named as a defendant in civil case Edwards v. Dershowitz (Broward County, FL, Case No. CACE 15-000072). Filed a Motion for Limited Intervention in the federal case (Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM) in the Southern District of Florida, which the court denied as moot. Named in Virginia Giuffre's December 30, 2014 motion for joinder. Named as a defendant in a 2019 federal civil complaint (Case 1:19-cv-03377). No criminal charges were filed against Dershowitz. He categorically denied all allegations of sexual misconduct and filed defamation countersuits against his accusers.
Notable Statements(7)
“I was 'deliberately framed for financial reasons'”
“all kinds of records”
“never observed Epstein with underage females”
“knowledge of Epstein's guilty plea is privileged”
“is a total liar, they authorities should check her austrailain immigration form, you could talk to dershowitz”
“trump will problably hire dershowitz,, no joke”
“The only valid basis for punishing obscenity ...is to protect people”
Contradictions(7)
Dershowitz publicly stated he wanted all evidence made public, including alleged Secret Service records, and sought to lift confidentiality orders to contact witnesses
Dershowitz filed a motion on January 5, 2015 to seal three documents related to Giuffre's allegations, including her affidavit alleging sexual abuse by Dershowitz and others
Dershowitz stated in an August 29, 2011 letter that he 'never observed Epstein with underage females'
Court filings describe Dershowitz as 'a close friend of Mr. Epstein' who visited Epstein residences during the 1999-2007 period when law enforcement confirmed Epstein abused more than 30 minors; Epstein invoked the Fifth Amendment when asked about Dershowitz; witness testimony alleges flight logs showed overlapping travel
Dershowitz repeatedly offered to make Epstein available for police interviews during the Palm Beach investigation
Testimony states Dershowitz 'repeatedly said, oh, yeah, we will schedule that. And then it hadn't happened,' with one witness describing this as a deliberate ten-year pattern of concealing Epstein from law enforcement
Dershowitz asserted that Giuffre's allegations against him were absent from her earlier FBI statements, civil filings, and other proceedings, suggesting fabrication
Attorneys who interviewed Giuffre independently in May 2014 assessed her allegations as credible based on 'careful follow-up,' and a witness claimed 23-24 potential minor witnesses existed, some already identified by the FBI
Dershowitz claimed he had waived the statute of limitations to enable a lawsuit by Roberts, presenting himself as eager for vindication through a trial
Court filings allege Dershowitz actually paid to settle a case to avoid trial, and that his claim of waiving the statute of limitations was false
Dershowitz produced flight logs to Detective Riccari as part of cooperating with the Palm Beach Police investigation
Witness testimony states the flight logs Dershowitz produced 'were incomplete and inaccurate,' and that additional logs were later obtained from other sources, raising concerns about potential obstruction
Dershowitz claimed FBI evidence proved he was not where Roberts said he was during alleged encounters
Attorneys who interviewed Roberts found her allegations credible; Epstein himself took the Fifth when asked about Dershowitz; court filings allege Dershowitz was 'a close friend of Mr. Epstein' with access to his residences
Key Relationships(16)
Served as Epstein's defense attorney and helped negotiate the 2007-2008 NPA; described in court filings as 'a close friend of Mr. Epstein'; maintained email communication through at least April 2019; Epstein referenced Dershowitz to media contacts as a corroborating source (d-21795, d-34761, d-20250, d-34724, d-21503)
Virginia Giuffre alleged sexual abuse by Dershowitz in December 2014 court filing; Dershowitz denied all allegations and engaged in protracted defamation litigation against her; he sought access to her confidential deposition transcripts and to contact witnesses (d-20423, d-34761, d-35516, d-16015)
Bradley Edwards was plaintiff in Edwards v. Dershowitz (CACE 15-000072); exchanged correspondence with Dershowitz regarding Epstein plea in August 2011; Edwards and co-counsel found Giuffre's allegations against Dershowitz credible (d-34132, d-35130, d-20871, d-21229)
Ghislaine Maxwell co-named in Giuffre's allegations as having directed her to Dershowitz; Dershowitz referenced alongside Maxwell in Epstein's emails to media contacts (d-21503, d-34487, d-34761)
Kenneth Starr served alongside Dershowitz on Epstein's legal team and co-negotiated the 2007-2008 plea deal; emails reference consideration of a joint op-ed by Starr and Dershowitz (d-21795, d-20051)
Emails in evidence reference Trump praising Dershowitz, Epstein speculating Trump would hire Dershowitz, and Dershowitz visiting the White House and dining with Trump on April 10, 2018 (d-22749, d-21787, d-20973, d-20250, d-20355)
Dershowitz referenced Clinton in context of Epstein's island, claiming Secret Service records prove Clinton never visited; both co-mentioned in Epstein emails and in unverified media claims about alleged orgies (d-20073, d-21141, d-20783, d-32132)
Both Dershowitz and Prince Andrew named in Giuffre's allegations as individuals she was directed to have sexual encounters with at Epstein's instruction; media described the allegations as a 'Dershowitz-Prince Andrew chapter' (d-20649, d-32167, d-20783)
Alexander Acosta, as U.S. Attorney, entered into the non-prosecution agreement that Dershowitz helped negotiate on behalf of Epstein; Acosta described as having been 'unduly measured' by Epstein (d-35573, d-19992)
Martin Weinberg was co-recipient of Epstein's February 24, 2010 email alongside Dershowitz, suggesting ongoing coordination on legal matters (d-34724)
Richard Kahn sent multiple emails to Jeffrey Epstein referencing Dershowitz, including subject lines about Trump praising Dershowitz and Trump potentially hiring him (d-20250, d-20973, d-34744)
Court filings allege Roberts's claims about Dershowitz were connected to efforts to obtain money from Leslie Wexner; Dershowitz claimed he was 'deliberately framed for financial reasons' linked to Wexner (d-33289)
Sarah Kellen named alongside Dershowitz in draft notes about Epstein's alleged sexual abuse network; described as part of a recruitment chain (d-22685)
Dershowitz accused in court filings of representing Sarah Ransome, a self-identified Epstein trafficking victim; Dershowitz denied any representation or sexual contact (d-34496)
David Boies referenced in deposition questioning alongside Dershowitz regarding notification of allegations; Boies represented Giuffre in related litigation (d-21100)
Jack Scarola served as Edwards's attorney and challenged Dershowitz's claims about privilege in correspondence (d-35130)
Timeline(25 events)
Beginning of period during which Epstein was confirmed by law enforcement to have abused more than 30 minors; Dershowitz described in court filings as Epstein's 'close friend' during this period
Virginia Roberts allegedly sent to Thailand to retrieve a girl for Epstein; Roberts subsequently fled to Australia. Dershowitz's involvement in abuse alleged during this broader timeframe
Approximately this period: Palm Beach Police Chief made multiple requests to interview Epstein; Dershowitz allegedly offered to schedule interviews but they never materialized
Dershowitz continued offering to make Epstein available for Palm Beach police interviews; witness testimony describes a pattern of stalling that persisted for approximately a decade
Dershowitz, as part of Epstein's legal team alongside Kenneth Starr, Roy Black, Jack Goldberger, and Guy Lewis, negotiated the non-prosecution agreement with the U.S. Attorney's Office
Epstein pleaded guilty to two state charges under the NPA Dershowitz helped negotiate; sentenced to 13 months with work release privileges
Epstein emailed Dershowitz and Martin Weinberg regarding a Palm Beach newspaper editor and a clerk/comptroller computer check occurring two days before a hearing
Jeffrey Epstein emailed media contacts calling his accuser 'a total liar' and referencing Dershowitz as a corroborating source; email also named Trump, Maxwell, and Prince Andrew
Dershowitz wrote to attorney Bradley Edwards asserting his knowledge of Epstein's guilty plea is subject to attorney-client privilege
In a second letter to Edwards, Dershowitz claimed he 'never observed Epstein with underage females'; Edwards's attorney Jack Scarola challenged this claim
Attorneys Bradley Edwards and a law professor interviewed Virginia Giuffre in Fort Lauderdale and determined her allegations of sexual abuse by both Epstein and Dershowitz were credible
Jane Doe #3 (Virginia Giuffre) filed motion for joinder in the federal case, containing the first public allegations of sexual abuse by Dershowitz
Dershowitz filed a motion to seal three documents related to Giuffre's sexual abuse allegations, including her affidavit
Edwards and Cassell filed response to Dershowitz's motion regarding confidentiality in the federal case (FLSD Docket entry)
Dershowitz filed Motion for Limited Intervention (DE 282) in Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM to contest allegations by Jane Doe #3 and defend his reputation
Giuffre's affidavit filed in the federal case, alleging sexual abuse by Epstein, Dershowitz, and other powerful figures
Dershowitz publicly claimed on the Lou Dobbs show to have completed an investigation in one day and to possess 'all kinds of records' disproving the allegations
Court struck portions of filings deemed impertinent and denied Dershowitz's motion to intervene as moot; sealed response filing also struck from the record
Deposition questioning of a former federal judge and former Supreme Court clerk about whether a letter put Dershowitz on notice he was accused of being 'a sex offender himself'
Dershowitz visited the White House, met with President Trump, and was scheduled to have dinner with the President; Epstein separately emailed that 'trump will probably hire dershowitz'
Dershowitz publicly stated he was 'deliberately framed for financial reasons' and claimed Roberts made allegations 'in order to obtain money from a wealthy businessman'
Dershowitz alleged to have coordinated with Epstein in a defamatory campaign against Virginia Roberts
Email sent from Epstein's account linking to Daily Beast article titled about Jeffrey Epstein, Alan Dershowitz 'and pals accused of sex trafficking ring'
Civil complaint filed (Case 1:19-cv-03377) alleging Dershowitz paid to avoid trial and coordinated with Epstein in a defamatory campaign against Roberts
Richard Kahn emailed Jeffrey Epstein with subject line 'trump praising dershowitz' linking to a news article
At a Glance
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4 sources for flight appearances
Epstein Flight Logs (45 entries)
1996-2005
“Appeared on 45 documented flights between Montreal-Trudeau International, Canada and Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, MA”
Montreal-Trudeau International, Canada → Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, MA
2005-11-17
Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, MA → Montreal-Trudeau International, Canada
2005-11-17
Sources
7 sources for document mentions
Alan Dershowitz Deposition (Giuffre v. Maxwell)
2016-06-15
“Deposition of Alan Dershowitz, who was a member of Epstein's legal defense team during the 2008 Flor”
Giuffre v. Dershowitz - Cross-Claims and Settlement
2019-04-16
“Legal filings from the defamation claims between Virginia Giuffre and Alan Dershowitz. Giuffre alleg”
Alan Dershowitz - Epstein Defense Engagement Letters
2007-06-15
“Engagement letters and communications between Alan Dershowitz and Epstein's legal team during the 20”
Jeffrey Epstein's Personal Contact Book ('Black Book')
2009-01-01
“Epstein's personal contact book, leaked by former house manager Alfredo Rodriguez in 2009, contained”
EXHIBIT A [1332-16]
2025-12-19
“EXHIBIT A Case 1:15-cv-07433-LAP Document 1332-16 Filed 01/08/24 Page 1 of 16 RICHARD D. EMERY ANDRE”
Sources
2 sources for known connections
Shared Flight Appearances
“Appears on flights with 21 other persons in the Epstein network”
Co-Document Mentions
“Named alongside other network members in 128 documents”
Sources
1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 6 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
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Flight Log Appearances (45)
| Date | Route | Aircraft | Co-Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2005 | Montreal-Trudeau International, Canada → Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, MA | N909JE | Larry Visoski |
| Nov 17, 2005 | Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, MA → Teterboro Airport, NJ | N909JE | Jeff Epstein, A M, Tatiana Kovylina +1 |
| Nov 17, 2005 | Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, MA → Montreal-Trudeau International, Canada | N909JE | Larry Visoski |
| Feb 25, 2005 | Cyril E. King Airport, USVI → Teterboro Airport, NJ | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen |
| Feb 15, 2005 | Palm Beach International, FL → Cyril E. King Airport, USVI | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen +1 |
| Feb 10, 2005 | Cyril E. King Airport, USVI → Teterboro Airport, NJ | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen |
| Jan 25, 2005 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Palm Beach International, FL | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen |
| Nov 5, 2004 | Palm Beach International, FL → Teterboro Airport, NJ | N212JE | Jeffrey Epstein |
| Nov 2, 2004 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Palm Beach International, FL | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen |
| Feb 18, 2004 | Cyril E. King Airport, USVI → Teterboro Airport, NJ | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen |
| Feb 12, 2004 | Cyril E. King Airport, USVI → Little St. James Island, USVI | N120JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell |
| Feb 8, 2004 | Palm Beach International, FL → Cyril E. King Airport, USVI | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen +1 |
| Feb 5, 2004 | Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, MA → Teterboro Airport, NJ | N909JE | Larry Visoski |
| Feb 5, 2004 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Palm Beach International, FL | N909JE | Jeff Epstein, Sarah Kellen, Larry Visoski |
| Feb 2, 2004 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Palm Beach International, FL | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen |
| Jan 28, 2004 | Palm Beach International, FL → Teterboro Airport, NJ | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen |
| May 10, 2003 | Cyril E. King Airport, USVI → Palm Beach International, FL | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen |
| Apr 28, 2003 | Cyril E. King Airport, USVI → Palm Beach International, FL | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen +1 |
| Apr 20, 2003 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Cyril E. King Airport, USVI | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen +2 |
| Feb 5, 2003 | Palm Beach International, FL → Teterboro Airport, NJ | N212JE | Jeffrey Epstein |
Black Book Entry
Document Mentions
Email Mentions (45)
Legal Strategy Meeting
Alan, Thank you for your advice on the Florida situation. I believe your approach is correct. Can we meet next week to discuss the NPA terms? I want
Re: Legal Strategy Meeting
Jeff, I'm available Tuesday or Wednesday next week. My office at Harvard or your place in Cambridge? The NPA is progressing well. Acosta's office se
Fwd: media inquiry - FoxNews.com
Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message:
media inquiry - FoxNews.com
Hi Alan I was reading through the files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, including the original criminal case where you defended Mr. Epstein, and
Statement for Press
Alan Dershowitz's Statement: We can now prove that Jane Doe #3 has no credibility and lied about Clinton, the Gores and Dershowitz. Dershowitz's lawye
Fw: Fwd: Mr. Clinton and Mr. Epstein
Sent from my iPhone
media inquiry - Fox News
Mr. Weinberg I was referred to you by Alan Dershowitz, who told me you're Jeffrey Epstein's attorney. If this is the case, I was hoping to reach him
fact checking questions for New York Magazine story
Hi Jeffrey, Sorry for the phone tag. In case it's easier to respond by email, I have put my questions below. I'm at my desk and should be here until
Re: Filing in Epstein case
Sent from my iPhone
Trump set to dine with law professor Alan Dershowitz
My God that Jewish Nazi is joining to join our Narcissistic Psychopath for dinner—how appropriate https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/10/politics/donald-tru
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Schedule (2)
2015-09-08 to 2015-09-11
Conference Call w/Marty Weinberg & Alan Dershowitz
Conference Call w/Marty Weinberg, Alan Dershowitz and Darren
Photo Evidence (1)
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