Janusz Banasiak
Epstein's chauffeur at Palm Beach estate
Epstein's chauffeur and maintenance worker at the Palm Beach estate. Testified in depositions about his duties and observations at the property. Named in court documents.
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Janusz Banasiak 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.
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Background
Janusz Banasiak is a Polish-American man who immigrated to the United States in 1980, first living in New York before moving to Virginia to work for Seagrams, and then returning to New York. He met Jeffrey Epstein in November 2004 when an employment agency in Maryland called DEA (Domestic Employment Agency) arranged an interview in New York. He began working for Epstein in approximately February or March 2005 at Epstein's Palm Beach residence at 358 El Brillo Way. Epstein did not provide a written contract but paid a monthly salary and required Banasiak to sign a confidentiality agreement due to Epstein's financial records. Banasiak also held a Montgomery County, Maryland Health Department food service ID.
Epstein Connection
Banasiak served as house manager, chauffeur, and maintenance worker at Epstein's Palm Beach estate from approximately February 2005 until 2017, when he left for another job in what he described as a mutual separation. He was also periodically taken to New York City to work at Epstein's properties when another couple employed by Epstein was on vacation. Banasiak was present during multiple police searches of Epstein's property, gave depositions and multiple FBI interviews, and had his legal representation paid for by Epstein. He was listed in Epstein's address book with one phone number, assigned in care of Jeffrey Epstein at 457 Madison Avenue, New York City. NES, LLC held credit card accounts for Banasiak and other property managers, and he was named as a beneficiary in two versions of Epstein's trust. He was named on the voir dire witness list for the Ghislaine Maxwell trial in 2021.
Key Allegations(7)
Banasiak's legal representation was paid for by Jeffrey Epstein, along with other associates including Larry Visoski, Larry Harrison, David Rogers, Louella Rabuyo, Nadia Marcinkova, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Mark Epstein.
allegedNES, LLC held credit card accounts for the benefit of persons who manage Epstein's properties, including Banasiak and Alfredo Rodriguez.
documentedBanasiak observed that Epstein received between 2 and 4 massages every day when in Palm Beach, and the people giving massages were female, not professional or trained masseuses, did not wear uniforms, and did not bring massage equipment.
documentedIt was alleged to be nearly impossible to take depositions of Epstein associates who did not have lawyers paid for by Epstein, and Banasiak was identified as one whose lawyer Epstein funded, obstructing discovery.
allegedBanasiak helped gather items with Epstein and Maxwell's names throughout the houses, and there was a computer involved.
documentedBanasiak and another person named Paul were present grabbing computers and notes at a relevant time.
documentedFund transfers were sought between NES, LLC and any bank account on which Banasiak and/or Alfredo Rodriguez had check-writing authority and/or debit/ATM card access.
documentedLegal Status
Banasiak was confirmed by AUSA as a witness and not a target in the Epstein investigation. His attorney Michael Salnick requested formal immunity. He was interviewed by the FBI on multiple occasions (2007, 2021) and gave a deposition on February 16, 2010 in connection with Epstein civil cases. He was named on the voir dire witness list for the Ghislaine Maxwell trial (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell, 20 Cr. 330). His employment records were subpoenaed by grand jury, and government files contained a folder entitled 'JANUSZ BANASIAK' with attorney (Villafana) handwritten notes of interview.
Notable Statements(2)
“They were like partners in business”
“BANASIAK wants to make correction on a previous statement he made about the phone book with black cover. He states it's not black, it's maybe silver or metal square on the front and back. He had previously mentioned that it was black because he remembers people saying someone was trying to sell the black book.”
Contradictions(2)
Banasiak initially described Epstein's phone/address book as having a black cover
In a subsequent 2021 FBI interview, Banasiak corrected himself, stating the book cover was 'maybe silver or metal square on the front and back,' and that he had said 'black' because he remembered people saying someone was trying to sell 'the black book.'
Banasiak's attorney stated in January 2007 that his client was confirmed as a witness and not a target, and requested formal immunity
Court filings allege Banasiak was one of multiple Epstein associates whose lawyers were paid by Epstein, creating a conflict of interest and potentially obstructing discovery in civil litigation
Key Relationships(8)
Employed by Jeffrey Epstein as house manager/chauffeur at Palm Beach estate from approximately February 2005 to 2017. Required to sign confidentiality agreement. Named as beneficiary in Epstein's trust documents.
Household manual for Epstein's Palm Beach property references Ms. Maxwell's bathroom and duties related to her. Banasiak described Maxwell and Epstein as 'like partners in business' in deposition. Health department food service IDs for both Banasiak and Ghislaine Maxwell were found in trash pulls.
Both Banasiak and Alfredo Rodriguez managed Epstein's properties and had NES, LLC credit card accounts and check-writing authority on related bank accounts. Both named in grand jury subpoenas.
Michael Salnick of Salnick Fuchs & Bertisch, P.A. served as Banasiak's attorney during the federal investigation, communicated with AUSA about Banasiak's witness status, and requested formal immunity.
Lesley Groff, Epstein's executive assistant, co-appears in 1317 shared documents. Grand jury subpoenas sought records of communications between Banasiak and Groff. Massage appointments were set up through Epstein's assistants including Groff.
Mark Epstein named alongside Banasiak in court filings as associates whose lawyers were paid for by Jeffrey Epstein.
Larry Visoski named alongside Banasiak as Epstein associates whose lawyers were paid for by Epstein.
Banasiak described Richard Kahn as a senior accountant for Epstein in his 2010 deposition.
Timeline(23 events)
Banasiak moved to the United States from Poland, first living in New York, then moving to Virginia to work for Seagrams, before returning to New York.
Met Jeffrey Epstein through DEA (Domestic Employment Agency) in Maryland, interviewed in New York. Required to sign a confidentiality agreement.
Began working for Epstein at 358 El Brillo Way, Palm Beach, taking care of property maintenance and operations.
Household manual for Epstein's Palm Beach residence dated, associated with Banasiak's records.
Personal documents for Banasiak and others found during police-initiated trash pulls from Epstein's residence at 358 El Brillo Way.
U.S. Airways boarding pass for passenger Janusz Banasiak and Montgomery County, Maryland Health Department food service ID found in trash pulls from Epstein's residence.
Present during Palm Beach police search of Epstein's property. Identified as one of three white males encountered at the property, along with Daniel Estes and Mark Zeff.
Rented a car from Dollar Rent A Car.
Attorney Michael Salnick communicated regarding rescheduling meeting with AUSA Daliah Weiss about Banasiak and asked if Banasiak could retrieve his computer equipment.
Encountered by police during search warrant execution at Epstein's Palm Beach property. Banasiak was in the guest portion of the house.
Employment records and contact information for Banasiak (identified as 'property manager') subpoenaed by grand jury (OLY-23).
Research report regarding Janusz Banasiak produced as non-testifying witness material in Maxwell case.
Attorney Salnick sent memo to AUSA confirming Banasiak's witness status and requesting formal grant of immunity.
FBI interview in West Palm Beach regarding federal investigation involving sexual exploitation of minors. Attorney Michael Salnick and AUSA present.
Deposition transcript produced (GJ Subpoena Response pages 000652-000851) in connection with Epstein civil cases.
Named in First Amendment to the Jeffrey E. Epstein 2014 Trust as beneficiary of $58,500 if he survives Epstein.
Named in the Jeffrey E. Epstein 2017 Trust as beneficiary of $25,000 if he survives Epstein.
Stopped working for Epstein after finding another job. Described as a mutual separation.
FBI interview via WebEx audio. Banasiak stated he did not have a lawyer and was fine continuing without one. Provided detailed information about Epstein's massage routine and female visitors.
Email with attached document titled 'JANUSZ BANASIAK.docx' sent in connection with investigation.
FBI interview at 380 Trinity Place, West Palm Beach. Corrected previous statement about the color/material of Epstein's phone book cover.
Named on joint letter listing names jurors may hear at Ghislaine Maxwell trial (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell, 20 Cr. 330).
FBI WebEx meeting. Declined counsel. Provided detailed account of Epstein's daily massage routine, describing 2-4 daily massages by non-professional female visitors who did not wear uniforms or bring equipment.
At a Glance
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Michael Salnick confirms the rescheduling of a meeting with Daliah Weiss regarding Janusz Banasiak, ...
“Michael Salnick confirms the rescheduling of a meeting with Daliah Weiss regarding Janusz Banasiak, ”
Sources
1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 1 phone number in the contact directory seized by authorities”
External Cross-Check
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Document Mentions
Schedule (1)
2015-01-21 to 2015-01-21 · 1 entries verified across multiple documents
Janusz to pick up and take her to the PB house
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