Barbara Walters
Broadcast journalist; 3 black book numbers; part of Maxwell's NYC social circle
According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Barbara Walters appears in 0 case documents, 1 flight log entry in the Epstein files.
Legendary broadcast journalist (ABC News, The View, 20/20) who was a prominent figure in Ghislaine Maxwell's New York social circle. Listed in Epstein's black book with 3 phone numbers. Walters was photographed multiple times with Maxwell at charity events and galas in Manhattan. Virginia Giuffre described in her manuscript that Maxwell boasted about her friendship with Walters and other media figures. After Epstein's 2019 arrest, it emerged that Walters had reportedly urged a fellow journalist not to pursue the Epstein story, though this claim was disputed.
In a 2020 memoir excerpt, a former ABC producer described a culture of reluctance around covering the Epstein story, though Walters was not directly implicated in editorial decisions. Walters died on December 30, 2022, at age 93. No allegations of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein were made against her.
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Barbara Walters appears in records associated with Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, contact lists, or legal documents. Appearance in these records does not imply any wrongdoing or criminal conduct. Many individuals had legitimate professional or social interactions.
At a Glance
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2 sources for flight appearances
Epstein Flight Logs (1 entries)
2000
“Appeared on 1 documented flights between Teterboro Airport, NJ and Palm Beach International, FL”
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1 source for known connections
Shared Flight Appearances
“Appears on flights with 3 other persons in the Epstein network”
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1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 3 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
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Known Connections (3)
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Flight Log Appearances (1)
| Date | Route | Aircraft | Co-Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2000 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Palm Beach International, FL | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen |
Black Book Entry
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