According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Gerald Lefcourt appears in 1 case document, 2 flight log entries, and 3 email records in the Epstein files.
Criminal defense attorney who was part of Jeffrey Epstein's defense team. Wrote a letter to federal prosecutors in 2007 claiming Epstein was part of the original intelligence community formation of the Clinton Global Initiative, though this claim was not substantiated.
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Gerald Lefcourt 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
Gerald B. Lefcourt is a prominent New York criminal defense attorney who later served as president of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He has been described in case documents as a 'New York heavyweight criminal defense attorney' and a 'celebrity criminal attorney.' Outside the Epstein matter, documents reference his earlier career involvement in cases including a suit filed on behalf of a client against the Bronx District Attorney's office.
Epstein Connection
Gerald Lefcourt served as a primary defense attorney for Jeffrey Epstein during the criminal investigation and plea negotiations in Florida from at least 2006 through 2007. He was a signatory to the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) between Epstein and the U.S. Attorney's Office signed on September 24, 2007, and to the Addendum signed on October 30, 2007. Lefcourt was part of what multiple documents describe as Epstein's legal 'dream team,' which also included Alan Dershowitz, Roy Black, Kenneth Starr, Guy Lewis, Jack Goldberger, and Martin Weinberger. He played a central role in negotiating the NPA and in plea discussions with state and federal prosecutors on Epstein's behalf.
Key Allegations(7)
Lefcourt co-authored a letter with Alan Dershowitz dated July 6, 2007, claiming that 'Mr. Epstein was part of the original group that conceived the Clinton Global Initiative,' a claim submitted to federal prosecutors on Epstein's behalf.
documentedLefcourt was part of a 'dream team of attorneys' that 'was successful in getting federal investigators not to' pursue debasing allegations of child sex trafficking against Epstein.
allegedLefcourt negotiated in part the secret Non-Prosecution Agreement that halted grand jury subpoenas and barred prosecution of alleged co-conspirators including Sarah Kellen, Adriana Ross, Lesley Groff, and Nadia Marcinkova.
documentedLefcourt argued against a felony aggravated assault plea for Epstein, recommending instead a misdemeanor plea to solicitation, and raised concerns about sex offender classification in various jurisdictions.
documentedA self-authored affidavit attributed to Epstein alleged that during an audit of legal fees, it was discovered that Lefcourt 'had taken out cash to the tune of $800,000' from defense funds.
allegedLefcourt publicly stated that 'The prosecutor didn't want to bring any charges in this case, but because of the craziness' charges were pursued.
documentedLefcourt provided CDs containing financial records that the defense claimed showed a civil lawsuit against Epstein was financially motivated.
documentedLegal Status
Gerald Lefcourt is named in documents solely in his capacity as defense counsel to Jeffrey Epstein. He was a signatory to the Non-Prosecution Agreement (September 24, 2007) and its Addendum (October 30, 2007). He is not known to have been charged, investigated, or otherwise subject to legal proceedings in connection with the Epstein case.
Notable Statements(2)
“The prosecutor didn't want to bring any charges in this case, but because of the craziness...”
“Mr. Epstein was part of the original group that conceived the Clinton Global Initiative.”
Contradictions(2)
Lefcourt stated that 'The prosecutor didn't want to bring any charges in this case,' implying the case against Epstein was weak.
Multiple documents describe a sealed 53-page federal indictment that could have carried a 20-year sentence, and a Palm Beach police investigation that gathered substantial evidence of underage victims, suggesting the case was far from weak.
Lefcourt argued that a felony aggravated assault plea was unwarranted and that a misdemeanor solicitation plea was more appropriate given the evidence.
Multiple victim statements and police investigations documented numerous underage girls being recruited and subjected to sexual abuse, and federal investigators compiled evidence supporting potential federal sex trafficking charges.
Key Relationships(8)
Served as primary defense attorney and counsel to Jeffrey Epstein; signatory to the Non-Prosecution Agreement and its Addendum in 2007; negotiated plea terms with state and federal prosecutors on Epstein's behalf.
Fellow member of Epstein's defense team; co-authored the July 6, 2007 letter to prosecutors claiming Epstein helped conceive the Clinton Global Initiative.
Fellow member of Epstein's defense 'dream team,' both CC'd on communications from U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta regarding plea negotiations.
Fellow member of Epstein's defense team; both named repeatedly as part of the 'dream team' of attorneys who secured the non-prosecution agreement.
Lefcourt negotiated with U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta and was CC'd on Acosta's communications setting sentencing parameters and plea deadlines for the Epstein case.
Co-counsel with Jack Goldberger on Epstein's defense; both filed the waiver of arraignment and not guilty plea on August 22, 2006.
Both named as members of Epstein's defense team in multiple documents.
A. Marie Villafana, Assistant U.S. Attorney, signed the NPA alongside Lefcourt as opposing counsel.
Timeline(6 events)
Lefcourt wrote a letter to prosecutor Lanna Belohlavek discussing plea negotiation issues for Epstein, arguing against a felony aggravated assault plea and in favor of a misdemeanor solicitation plea, raising concerns about sex offender registration implications.
Lefcourt, along with co-counsel Jack Goldberger, filed a waiver of arraignment and entered a not guilty plea on all charges for Epstein in Palm Beach County, Florida court, requesting a jury trial.
Lefcourt co-authored a letter with Alan Dershowitz to federal prosecutors claiming that 'Mr. Epstein was part of the original group that conceived the Clinton Global Initiative.'
First draft of the Non-Prosecution Agreement was circulated; Lefcourt participated in its negotiation as Epstein's New York counsel.
Lefcourt signed the Non-Prosecution Agreement between Epstein and the U.S. Attorney's Office as 'Counsel to Jeffrey Epstein.'
Lefcourt signed the Addendum to the Non-Prosecution Agreement, which clarified provisions related to victim attorney representatives and other terms.
At a Glance
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3 sources for flight appearances
Epstein Flight Logs (2 entries)
2006
“Appeared on 2 documented flights between EWR Airport and Palm Beach International, FL”
Sources
1 source for document mentions
The document is a Non-Prosecution Agreement signed by Jeffrey Epstein and the U.S. Attorney's Office...
“The document is a Non-Prosecution Agreement signed by Jeffrey Epstein and the U.S. Attorney's Office”
Sources
1 source for known connections
Shared Flight Appearances
“Appears on flights with 1 other persons in the Epstein network”
Activity Timeline
Known Connections (1)
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Flight Log Appearances (2)
| Date | Route | Aircraft | Co-Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2006 | EWR Airport → Palm Beach International, FL | N909JE | Jim Worden |
| Dec 21, 2006 | Palm Beach International, FL → ISP Airport | N909JE | Jim Worden |
Document Mentions
Email Mentions (3)
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
Epstein
Jay, You have renewed your request for certain information which this Office does not generally make available in similar pre-indictment situations.
Fwd: media inquiry - FoxNews.com
Hi AlanI was reading through the files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, including the original criminal case where you defended Mr. Epstein, and s
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