Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced film producer convicted of rape in separate criminal proceedings, appears in Jeffrey Epstein's black book with five phone numbers — placing him among the more frequently listed contacts in that document (dc-25547587). Department of Justice telephone message logs from Epstein's residence record at least one direct message from Weinstein on November 21, 2004 (d-13439), with an additional log documenting a conversation between "Cecile" and Weinstein in connection with messages for "Jeffrey" (d-13481). Police-confiscated phone message logs from Epstein's Florida property, dating to February 2005, reference Weinstein alongside Donald Trump and David Copperfield as regular celebrity contacts punctuating a stream of messages from young women arranging "massages" (d-19274, d-22571, d-31167).
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Background
Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced film producer convicted of rape in separate criminal proceedings, appears in Jeffrey Epstein's black book with five phone numbers — placing him among the more frequently listed contacts in that document (dc-25547587). Department of Justice telephone message logs from Epstein's residence record at least one direct message from Weinstein on November 21, 2004 (d-13439), with an additional log documenting a conversation between "Cecile" and Weinstein in connection with messages for "Jeffrey" (d-13481).
Police-confiscated phone message logs from Epstein's Florida property, dating to February 2005, reference Weinstein alongside Donald Trump and David Copperfield as regular celebrity contacts punctuating a stream of messages from young women arranging "massages" (d-19274, d-22571, d-31167).
Epstein Connection
The documentary record reveals a direct business connection between Epstein and Weinstein dating to 2003, when both were part of an investor consortium — alongside Mortimer Zuckerman, Nelson Peltz, Donny Deutsch, and Michael Wolff — that bid to acquire New York magazine. The group was ultimately outbid by Bruce Wasserstein at $55 million (efta-01661603). This establishes that the two men were not merely social acquaintances but co-investors in a concrete business venture. Hollywood publicist Peggy Siegal emerges as the most significant social intermediary between the Epstein and Weinstein circles, co-occurring with Weinstein in 172 documents. Siegal forwarded detailed Oscar diary essays to Epstein mentioning Weinstein extensively, sent Epstein invitations to events where Weinstein was a co-host (e-2722, em-20187), and attempted to secure access to Weinstein's private Oscar viewing party for "Boris" — likely Boris Nikolic, a known Epstein associate (efta-02147388). Most revealing is a November 2015 message from Siegal relayed through Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff: "Please tell Jeffrey that Harvey Weinstein paid me the 90,000 he owed me for a year" (efta-02067525). That Siegal felt compelled to inform Epstein about Weinstein's payment to her suggests an unusual level of financial transparency within this social network.
Key Allegations(9)
FBI internal file explicitly lists Weinstein as a 'positive case hit' with 'salacious information' in the Epstein investigation case index.
documentedVictim statements in the Epstein case file describe being directed by Epstein to give Weinstein massages, with accounts of sexual misconduct during those encounters.
documentedAn unidentified person asks Epstein whether a redacted individual 'ever massage Weinstein,' suggesting awareness of shared access to individuals providing services.
documentedWeinstein had 5 phone numbers in Epstein's black book — among the highest counts — and direct phone messages logged at Epstein's Florida residence.
documentedWeinstein attempted to arrange shared private air travel with Epstein in 2011, which Epstein declined. This occurred after Epstein's 2008 conviction.
documentedPeggy Siegal served as a social intermediary connecting Weinstein and Epstein circles, attempting to get Epstein associates into Weinstein's private events.
allegedEpstein and Weinstein were co-investors in a 2003 media acquisition attempt, establishing a direct business relationship.
allegedBBC report included in FBI briefings states Prince Andrew hosted Epstein, Maxwell AND Weinstein together at Royal Lodge.
documentedEpstein appeared to track the Weinstein scandal closely in 2017, emailing his attorney asking 'how bad does the harvey weinstein story get?' and using the Weinstein-Boies connection to discredit his own accusers.
allegedLegal Status
HIGH confidence in the following: Weinstein's presence in Epstein's black book with 5 numbers, the 2003 business partnership, phone log entries, the flight request declined by Epstein, the Peggy Siegal intermediary role, and the FBI internal classification as a 'positive case hit.' MODERATE confidence in the victim statements (efta-01656152, efta-efta01648951) — these documents contain redacted names and the summaries are consistent with what can be read, but the underlying documents lack full OCR summaries in the evidence file. The ICIJ Paradise Papers match requires additional verification but is LIKELY the same person. Key areas needing further investigation: (1) Full content of the victim statements describing Epstein directing individuals to Weinstein; (2) Whether the FBI's 'positive case hit' classification led to any formal investigative action regarding Weinstein; (3) The identity of the person who asked Epstein 'Did [redacted] ever massage Weinstein?'; (4) The numerous EFTA documents with no summaries that are tagged to Weinstein but whose contents remain unknown.
Notable Statements(16)
“Positive case hits: *Highlighted contains salacious information...Harvey Weinstein”
“Harvey Weinstein called Peggy Siegel asking if she might be flying to Europe tonight...he would love to split a ride”
“how bad does the harvey weinstein story get?”
“Did. ever massage Weinstein. ?”
“Please tell Jeffrey that Harvey Weinstein paid me the 90,000 he owed me for a year.”
“one notable entry from Harvey Weinstein on November 21, 2004”
“one log mentioning a conversation between Cecile and Harvey Weinstein”
“boies is his co counsel. represents that claims that al gore, and clinton were both on the island.”
“Miramax co-Chairman [Harvey Weinstein]...Since Wolff bought in Deutsch and [Jeffrey Epstein]”
“Wealthy, Influential Individuals Involved in Sex Trafficking Likely Rely Primarily on Referrals and Career Enhancement Promises”
“stated Epstein told her to give Weinstein a massage, during which Weinstein tells her to take off her shirt”
“stated Weinstein came to her apartment, offered her a job and then tried to follow her into the shower”
“film producer Harvey Weinstein and magician David Copperfield, referred to as 'Magic David'”
“why dont we also ask harvey weinstein to join to make sure we dont get any press :)”
“I am also appealing to Harvey Weinstein to let them in his viewing party...Sunday night.”
“Prince Andrew Hosted Epstein, Maxwell and Weinstein at Royal Lodge”
Contradictions(2)
Weinstein and Epstein have been described as moving in 'overlapping social circles' but with no direct allegations connecting their criminal conduct.
FBI internal case index categorizes Weinstein as a 'positive case hit' with 'salacious information' in the Epstein file (efta-efta00161528). Victim statements describe Epstein directing individuals to give Weinstein massages during which sexual misconduct occurred (efta-01656152, efta-efta01648951).
The connection between Epstein and Weinstein is generally characterized as limited to their both being prominent New York figures in overlapping social networks.
Documents show a direct business relationship through the 2003 New York magazine bid (efta-01661603), direct phone messages at Epstein's residence (d-13439, d-13481), 5 phone numbers in Epstein's black book, an attempted shared private flight (efta-01863580), and a shared social intermediary (Peggy Siegal) who reported financial matters between them through Epstein's staff (efta-02067525).
Key Relationships(10)
Listed in Epstein's black book with 5 phone numbers (dc-25547587). Part of joint 2003 bid to acquire New York magazine (efta-01661603). Referenced in Epstein's phone message logs from 2004 (d-13439). Epstein asked attorney 'how bad does the harvey weinstein story get?' (efta-02587422). FBI internal file lists Weinstein as a 'positive case hit' with salacious information (efta-efta00161528).
Siegal forwarded Oscar diary essays and social invitations to Epstein mentioning Weinstein extensively. Weinstein owed Siegal $90,000 which she reported to Epstein (efta-02067525). Weinstein asked Siegal about sharing a flight to Europe, which she relayed to Epstein who said 'don't' (efta-01863580). Siegal co-occurred with Weinstein in 172 documents.
Boies represented both Weinstein and an Epstein accuser. Epstein emailed about this conflict to Michael Wolff and Landon Thomas Jr. (em-24158, em-23177). Boies allegedly hired private investigators to suppress Weinstein reporting (d-18872). Epstein used the Weinstein-Boies connection to discredit accusers' claims (em-20145).
Part of same 2003 New York magazine bid group (efta-01661603). Epstein emailed Wolff about Weinstein-Boies connection (em-24158). Epstein joked to Wolff about inviting Weinstein to avoid press (efta-efta00907877).
Both part of Epstein's 2003 investor group bidding for New York magazine (efta-01661603). Later co-invested with Epstein in Radar magazine in 2004.
Both referenced in Epstein's phone message logs seized by police (d-19274, d-22571). Both listed on NY Observer 25th Anniversary invitation (d-26499). Co-occurred in 114 documents.
Both appear in Epstein's telephone message logs (d-13481, d-19274). Weinstein's trial treatment was cited in Maxwell bail arguments (d-1513, d-7582). Co-occurred in 130 documents.
Epstein sent Thomas the People.com Weinstein article and discussed Boies connection (em-23177). Thomas responded citing NYT Boies-Weinstein article, asking 'Unclear to me why he is getting involved with you' (em-23114).
Groff relayed Weinstein's request to share a flight with Epstein (efta-01863492). Groff relayed Siegal's message about Weinstein's $90,000 payment (efta-02067525).
Epstein and Previn exchanged New Yorker articles about Weinstein's accusers (efta-efta00988547, efta-efta00714103, efta-efta00993757).
Timeline(19 events)
Weinstein was part of an investor group (with Epstein, Mort Zuckerman, Nelson Peltz, Donny Deutsch, Michael Wolff) that bid to acquire New York magazine. They were outbid by Bruce Wasserstein for $55 million.
Telephone message log from Epstein's residence records a message from Harvey Weinstein on November 21, 2004.
Phone message logs seized by police from Epstein's Florida residence reference Weinstein among Epstein's celebrity contacts alongside Donald Trump and David Copperfield.
Peggy Siegal reports being 'on Harvey Weinstein's yacht this morning' during Cannes, where he showed her film clips and reviews.
Peggy Siegal's Oscar diary forwarded to Jeffrey Epstein describes Weinstein's Oscar campaign for 'The King's Speech' in detail.
Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff emails Epstein: 'Harvey Weinstein called Peggy Siegel asking if she might be flying to Europe tonight...he would love to split a ride.' Epstein responds: 'don't.'
Peggy Siegal's Cannes schedule lists 'Harvey Weinstein and Len Blavatnik lunch on boat' as an event.
Peggy Siegal's holiday schedule lists 'Georgina Chapman/Harvey Weinstein a. Dec 24th on boat' among social plans.
Peggy Siegal's assistant Jenna Friedman writes about getting Boris (likely Boris Nikolic) into the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar party, noting 'I am also appealing to Harvey Weinstein to let them in his viewing party.'
Weinstein listed as co-host on invitation to New York Observer 25th Anniversary event at Four Seasons Restaurant, sent to Jeffrey Epstein by Peggy Siegal. Other hosts include Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Stephen Schwarzman.
Peggy Siegal tells Lesley Groff (Epstein's assistant): 'Please tell Jeffrey that Harvey Weinstein paid me the 90,000 he owed me for a year.' This message was relayed in connection with scheduling Epstein's upcoming New York visit.
An unidentified correspondent asks Epstein via email: 'How does representing relate to Weinstein?' and later: 'Did [redacted] ever massage Weinstein?'
Epstein emails attorney Brad Karp (Paul Weiss): 'how bad does the harvey weinstein story get?'
Epstein emails Soon-Yi Previn a New Yorker article titled 'How Men Like Harvey Weinstein Implicate Their Victims in Their Acts.'
Epstein emails Michael Wolff and Landon Thomas Jr. a People.com link about Weinstein hiring intelligence agencies to spy on accusers, noting David Boies represents both Weinstein and a plaintiff making claims against Epstein. Epstein writes: 'the same boies that represents [redacted] who makes totally fabricated claims re gore and clinton.'
In email exchange with Michael Wolff about Woody Allen, Epstein jokes: 'why dont we also ask harvey weinstein to join to make sure we dont get any press :)'
Weinstein trial testimony document appears in Epstein case files as court-unsealed evidence, likely for comparative legal analysis.
FBI Intelligence Note (FOUO) titled 'Wealthy, Influential Individuals Involved in Sex Trafficking Likely Rely Primarily on Referrals and Career Enhancement Promises to Entice Victims' references patterns relevant to both Epstein and Weinstein cases.
Internal FBI email lists 'Positive case hits' from the Epstein file, including Harvey Weinstein among names with 'salacious information.' Other names listed include Donald Trump, Prince Andrew, Leon Black, Bill Clinton, Alan Dershowitz.
At a Glance
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Email Mentions (12)
Oscar diary
grueling work have finally paid off. King George VI and Harvey Weinstein now share the journey of a single man who triumphs over adversity. The Gover
Oscar Diary
It's Thursday morning on Wilshire Boulevard and the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has just opened it's doors for ticket pick-up for the
Fwd: INVITE NY OBSERVER 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Begin forwarded message: From: Subject: INVITE NY OBSERVER 25TH ANNIVERSARY Date: March 7, 2013 7:31:14 AM EST 1 Dear Mr. Jeffrey Epstein Jared K
RE: Oscar diary
Jeffrey, Peggy's story is attached to the e-mail. I have included the story in the body of the e-mail as well. Thanks, Stephanie Omar Quadhafi is hu
INVITE NY OBSERVER 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Dear Mr. Jeffrey Epstein Jared Kushner, New York's youngest powerhouse publisher, is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the New York Observer on Thu
Oscar Diary
It's Thursday morning on Wilshire Boulevard and the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has just opened it's doors for ticket pick-up for the
Oscar Diary
It's Thursday morning on Wilshire Boulevard and the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has just opened it's doors for ticket pick-up for the
Oscar Diary
It's Thursday morning on Wilshire Boulevard and the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has just opened it's doors for ticket pick-up for the
INVITE THE NY OBSERVER 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Dear Mr. Jeffrey EpsteinJared Kushner, New York's youngest powerhouse publisher, is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the New York Observer on Thurs
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Details of the disturbing lifestyle led by Jeffrey Epstein emerged last night after the Daily Mail uncovered logs of telephone messages left at his Fl
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2012-05-20 to 2012-05-20 · 1 entries verified across multiple documents
Harvey Weinstein and Len Blavatnik lunch on boat
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