Jimmy Cayne
Former Bear Stearns CEO; Epstein previously worked at Bear Stearns
Also known as: James Cayne
Former CEO of Bear Stearns who appeared in Epstein's black book. Epstein had previously worked at Bear Stearns in the 1970s and 1980s under the mentorship of Alan Greenberg. No allegations of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein have been made.
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Jimmy Cayne 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
James 'Jimmy' Cayne was the former Chief Executive Officer of Bear Stearns, one of the largest global investment banks before its collapse in 2008. Cayne himself was hired by Bear Stearns chairman Ace Greenberg after reportedly meeting him at a bridge game, and he eventually rose to lead the firm. Cayne is documented in multiple sources as a senior figure at Bear Stearns during and after Jeffrey Epstein's tenure at the firm in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Epstein Connection
Jimmy Cayne's connection to Jeffrey Epstein is rooted in their shared time at Bear Stearns. Epstein worked at the firm and became a protégé of both Cayne and Ace Greenberg, rising to the level of limited partner before departing in 1981 or 1982 under disputed circumstances. Multiple documents describe Cayne as one of Epstein's key supporters within the firm. After Epstein's departure, their relationship apparently continued: Cayne publicly endorsed Epstein on the website of Epstein's science foundation (the endorsement was later removed), and Cayne contacted journalist Vicky Ward in 2002 when she was assigned to profile Epstein for Vanity Fair. Cayne appears in Epstein's black book with four phone numbers listed. No allegations of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein have been made against Cayne in the reviewed documents.
Key Allegations(6)
Cayne was one of Epstein's two key supporters at Bear Stearns (along with Ace Greenberg) whose votes were allegedly outnumbered by the executive committee when Epstein was asked to resign.
allegedCayne denies that the executive committee asked Epstein to resign from Bear Stearns.
documentedCayne publicly endorsed Epstein on Epstein's science foundation website, which was later removed.
documentedCayne called Vicky Ward when she was assigned to write a Vanity Fair profile of Epstein in 2002, along with other prominent figures including Ace Greenberg and Les Wexner.
documentedEpstein became a protégé of Cayne at Bear Stearns and rose to become a limited partner under the mentorship of both Cayne and Greenberg.
documentedCayne appears in Epstein's black book with four phone numbers.
documentedLegal Status
Jimmy Cayne is named in multiple documents as a professional associate of Jeffrey Epstein from their shared time at Bear Stearns. He appears in Epstein's black book and is referenced in various emails and journalistic accounts. No criminal charges, investigations, or allegations of wrongdoing in connection with the Epstein case have been documented against him.
Notable Statements(1)
“Cayne denies it happened”
Contradictions(2)
Cayne denies that the Bear Stearns executive committee asked Epstein to resign after Cayne and Greenberg were outnumbered in a vote.
Multiple sources report that the executive committee asked Epstein to resign after his two supporters, Ace Greenberg and Jimmy Cayne, were outnumbered. Greenberg says he can't recall the event; Cayne denies it happened.
Cayne endorsed Epstein on Epstein's science foundation website, suggesting an ongoing positive professional relationship.
The endorsement was subsequently removed from the website, suggesting a distancing after Epstein's legal troubles became public.
Key Relationships(4)
Epstein worked at Bear Stearns and became Cayne's protégé, rising to limited partner. Cayne later endorsed Epstein on his science foundation's website and called journalist Vicky Ward during her 2002 Vanity Fair research on Epstein. Epstein's black book lists Cayne with four phone numbers.
Ace Greenberg and Jimmy Cayne were both senior figures at Bear Stearns who supported Epstein during his time at the firm. Both are described as Epstein's mentors, and both allegedly supported him when the executive committee sought his resignation.
Les Wexner and Cayne are both named as part of Epstein's high-profile social and business network in multiple documents, and both contacted Vicky Ward during her Vanity Fair research on Epstein.
Cayne was among the prominent figures who called journalist Vicky Ward when she was assigned to write a Vanity Fair profile of Epstein in 2002.
Timeline(4 events)
Epstein joins Bear Stearns, where he works under the mentorship of Ace Greenberg and Jimmy Cayne, eventually becoming a limited partner.
Epstein departs Bear Stearns under disputed circumstances. One account says the executive committee asked him to resign after his supporters (Greenberg and Cayne) were outnumbered; Cayne denies this account.
Cayne, then head of Bear Stearns, calls journalist Vicky Ward when she begins researching Jeffrey Epstein for a Vanity Fair profile.
Multiple emails referencing a Vanity Fair article note Cayne's close relationship with Epstein and his endorsement on Epstein's science foundation website, which had been subsequently removed.
At a Glance
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3 sources for flight appearances
Epstein Flight Logs (2 entries)
1994
“Appeared on 2 documented flights between Palm Beach International, FL and Teterboro Airport, NJ”
Sources
1 source for known connections
Shared Flight Appearances
“Appears on flights with 3 other persons in the Epstein network”
Sources
1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 4 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
Activity Timeline
Network Graph
Known Connections (3)
External Cross-Check
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Flight Log Appearances (2)
| Date | Route | Aircraft | Co-Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 1994 | Palm Beach International, FL → Teterboro Airport, NJ | N108JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Rob Devito +1 |
| Feb 17, 1994 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Palm Beach International, FL | N108JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Rob Devito, Bobby Kennedy +2 |
Black Book Entry
Document Mentions
Email Mentions (29)
RE: Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance
Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance <http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2O11/O3/notes- on-new-yorks-oddest-cou ple-jeffrey-
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Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2011/03/notes- on-new-yorks-oddest-couple-jeffrey-ep
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Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance <http://www.vanityfair.comionline/daily/2on/o3/notes- on-new- yorks- o ddest-couple-j effre
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Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2011/03/notes-on-new-yorks-oddest-couple-jeffrey-ep
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Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance <http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2011/03/notes-on-new-yorks-oddest-couple-jeffrey-ep
Re: Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance
Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance <http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2011/03/notes-on-new-yorks-oddest-couple-jeffrey-ep
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Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance <http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2011/03/notes-on-new-yorks-oddest-couple-jeffrey-ep
Re: Looking for someone who made the early bet that Middle East would implode...
Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance <http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2011/03/notes-on- new-yorks-oddest-couple-jeffrey-e
Re: Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance
Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance <http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2011/03/notes-on-new-yorks-oddest-couple-jeffrey-e
Re: Looking for someone who made the early bet that Middle East would implode...
Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance <http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2011/03/notes-on-new-yorks-oddest-couple-jeffrey-ep
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