According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Audrey Strauss appears in 9 case documents in the Epstein files.
Mentioned in 80 documents. Roles: Acting United States Attorney, United States Attorney, Former Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Former Acting U.S. Attorney, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York
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Audrey Strauss is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.
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Background
Audrey Strauss served as Acting United States Attorney and subsequently United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY). She assumed the role following the departure of Geoffrey Berman, whose removal from office was tied to broader personnel changes at the SDNY involving Attorney General William Barr and Jay Clayton's nomination. In her capacity as U.S. Attorney, Strauss led some of the most consequential federal prosecutions in the Epstein-related cases.
Strauss headed the prosecution team in the criminal case against Ghislaine Maxwell (Case No. 20-cr-00830-AJN), overseeing a team of Assistant United States Attorneys including Maurene Comey, Alison Moe, and Lara Pomerantz. Her office handled all aspects of the Maxwell prosecution, from the initial indictment and arrest through pretrial proceedings, bail hearings, discovery disputes, and trial preparation.
Strauss's role in the Epstein matter was exclusively prosecutorial. She is not alleged to have had any personal or social connection to Jeffrey Epstein or his associates. Her involvement is entirely in her official capacity as a federal prosecutor pursuing criminal charges against Maxwell for her alleged role in Epstein's sex trafficking operation.
Epstein Connection
Audrey Strauss's connection to the Epstein case is exclusively in her capacity as Acting United States Attorney and later United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, where she led the federal prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell. Her office charged Maxwell with crimes related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking conspiracy and handled all pretrial and trial proceedings. She signed and authorized numerous court filings opposing Maxwell's bail, managing discovery, addressing detention conditions, and conducting pretrial motions. Strauss also publicly announced Maxwell's arrest, which Maxwell's defense later argued constituted prejudicial extrajudicial statements.
Key Allegations(6)
In her official capacity as U.S. Attorney, Strauss led the prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell on charges related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking of minors.
documentedStrauss's office argued in multiple filings that Maxwell posed a substantial flight risk and that no bail conditions could mitigate this risk.
documentedMaxwell's defense alleged that Strauss made extrajudicial public statements that were prejudicial and violated Local Criminal Rule 23.1.
allegedStrauss's office disclosed that the FBI New York Office had assisted the FBI Florida Office in interviewing witnesses between 2007 and 2008 in connection with the earlier Epstein investigation.
documentedStrauss's office expressed concerns to the court about the excessive searching of Maxwell at MDC despite 24/7 surveillance and requested the Warden to provide a first-hand accounting.
documentedThird-party email from Chris Dilorio referenced the sequence of Berman's departure, Clayton's nomination, and Carpenito replacing Strauss, framing these personnel changes as politically significant.
allegedLegal Status
Audrey Strauss appears in documents exclusively in her official capacity as Acting United States Attorney and United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. She was the lead federal prosecutor in the Ghislaine Maxwell case (20-cr-00830-AJN). She is not a subject, target, defendant, or witness in any Epstein-related proceeding.
Notable Statements(1)
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Contradictions(1)
Strauss's office expressed concerns about Maxwell's excessive searching at MDC, appearing to advocate for fair treatment of the defendant.
Simultaneously, Strauss's office vigorously opposed all of Maxwell's bail motions and argued against accommodations that Maxwell's defense requested, such as expanded laptop access and use of discovery materials in civil cases.
Key Relationships(9)
Strauss was the U.S. Attorney who led the federal prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell, signing and authorizing numerous court filings including bail oppositions, discovery motions, and pretrial proceedings. (d-531, d-686, d-6600, d-6755, d-6241, d-6837)
Strauss's prosecution of Maxwell was directly connected to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking conspiracy. The indictment unsealed under her authority detailed Epstein's abuse of dozens of minor girls. (d-6761)
Judge Alison J. Nathan presided over the Maxwell case in which Strauss was the lead prosecutor. Multiple filings were addressed to Judge Nathan. (d-1010, d-6477, d-7151, d-7285)
Maurene Comey was an Assistant United States Attorney on Strauss's prosecution team in the Maxwell case, co-signing numerous filings. (d-802, d-1010, d-6871)
Alison Moe was an Assistant United States Attorney on Strauss's prosecution team, co-signing filings including bail opposition and discovery motions. (d-802, d-6886, d-6871)
Lara Pomerantz was an Assistant United States Attorney on Strauss's prosecution team. (d-802, d-1010, d-6871)
Geoffrey Berman was Strauss's predecessor as U.S. Attorney for the SDNY. His departure and the sequence of events surrounding it were referenced in third-party communications. (efta-efta00089576, efta-efta00083492)
Strauss's office requested that Warden Tellez provide a first-hand accounting to the Court regarding Maxwell's specialized detention conditions at MDC. (d-6379, d-6874)
Jay Clayton's nomination was referenced alongside the sequence of personnel changes at SDNY involving Strauss's role. (efta-efta00089576, efta-efta00083492)
Timeline(12 events)
In her capacity as Acting U.S. Attorney, Strauss oversaw the unsealing of the indictment against Ghislaine Maxwell and her arrest on charges related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking conspiracy.
Strauss's office filed the initial bail opposition arguing Maxwell was an extreme flight risk and that no conditions could ensure her court appearances.
Third-party email from Chris Dilorio addressed to Strauss and others referencing the sequence of SDNY personnel changes (Berman/Clayton/Carpenito replacing Strauss) and making various allegations about SEC obstruction.
Second email from Chris Dilorio, again referencing Strauss in the context of SDNY personnel changes and SEC-related complaints.
Strauss's office filed opposition to Maxwell's renewed bail motion, arguing the defendant remained a substantial flight risk and no conditions could mitigate this risk.
Court issued opinion denying Maxwell's bail motion; prosecution and defense subsequently agreed the opinion could be filed publicly without redactions.
Strauss's office opposed Maxwell's third bail motion, arguing proposed bail conditions were insufficient to mitigate flight risk.
Strauss's office filed concerns about Maxwell's detention conditions at MDC, including excessive searching despite 24/7 camera surveillance, and requested the Warden provide a first-hand accounting to the Court.
Strauss's office disclosed that the FBI New York Office had assisted the FBI Florida Office in interviewing Epstein-related witnesses between 2007-2008, and produced additional materials to the defense.
Strauss's office submitted pretrial schedule proposal including deadlines for expert notices, motions in limine, and witness lists in the Maxwell case.
Strauss's office filed multiple requests for redactions to protect victim-witness privacy and third-party interests across numerous court documents.
Strauss's office alleged that Maxwell's appellate counsel David Markus violated Local Rule 23.1 by making extrajudicial statements to media, and requested the Court order compliance.
At a Glance
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9 sources for document mentions
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT [EFTA00008874]
2025-12-19
“UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK UNITED STATES OF AMERICA GHISLAINE MAXWEL”
GRAND JURY [EFTA00008998]
2025-12-19
“GRAND JURY EXHIBIT UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK UNITED STATES OF AMERI”
The document is a court filing submitted by the Acting United States Attorney, Audrey Strauss, and A...
“The document is a court filing submitted by the Acting United States Attorney, Audrey Strauss, and A”
The Government's response to a defendant's request regarding laptop access while in custody, deferri...
“The Government's response to a defendant's request regarding laptop access while in custody, deferri”
The United States Attorney's office submits a response opposing the defendant's third bail motion, a...
“The United States Attorney's office submits a response opposing the defendant's third bail motion, a”
Sources
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Co-Document Mentions
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