John Glenn
Former U.S. Senator and NASA astronaut; appeared in Epstein flight log (deceased)
Also known as: John Herschel Glenn Jr.
U.S. Senator from Ohio (1974-1999) and NASA astronaut who was the first American to orbit Earth in 1962. Named on Epstein's flight log for September 8, 1996, on a flight from New Jersey alongside Alan Dershowitz and former Israeli PM Shimon Peres, reportedly heading to Ohio for a birthday party for L Brands founder Les Wexner. Epstein donated $1,000 to Glenn's Senate campaign in November 1992. Glenn died in 2016 and was never accused of wrongdoing related to Epstein.
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John Glenn 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
John Herschel Glenn Jr. (1921-2016) was an American astronaut and politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Ohio from 1974 to 1999. He is best known as the first American to orbit the Earth, completing three orbits aboard Friendship 7 on February 20, 1962. After his distinguished career in the Marine Corps and NASA, Glenn entered politics and served four terms in the U.S. Senate. In 1998, at age 77, he returned to space aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery, becoming the oldest person to fly in space at that time.
Glenn was a widely respected figure in American public life, known for his service in both the military and government. He died on December 8, 2016, at the age of 95. He was never accused of any wrongdoing related to Jeffrey Epstein or any associated criminal conduct.
Epstein Connection
John Glenn's name appears in Jeffrey Epstein's pilot flight logs on a flight from DCA (Washington, D.C.) to CMH (Columbus, Ohio) alongside Jeffrey Epstein and Alan Dershowitz. A separate document referencing a New Yorker article about Alan Dershowitz states that Dershowitz identified John Glenn as among the guests at an event connected to Les Wexner's property in Ohio, where Epstein also had a house. Glenn's connection to Epstein appears limited to this single documented flight and the associated social event. Glenn was an Ohio senator and the flight destination was Columbus, Ohio, consistent with attendance at a social gathering in his home state.
Key Allegations(3)
John Glenn was a passenger on a flight operated by Jeffrey Epstein's aircraft from DCA (Washington, D.C.) to CMH (Columbus, Ohio), alongside Jeffrey Epstein and Alan Dershowitz.
documentedAlan Dershowitz stated that John Glenn was among the guests at an event at a property associated with Les Wexner, where Epstein also had a house, described as 'a Georgian manse.'
documentedA 'Joan Glenn' appears on a separate set of Epstein pilot flight logs alongside passengers including Celina Meddelfart, Roben Plant, and Alan Dershowitz on flights between December 18 and December 23 of an unspecified year.
allegedLegal Status
John Glenn's name appears in Epstein's pilot flight logs as a passenger on at least one flight. He was never charged, investigated, or accused of any wrongdoing in connection with Jeffrey Epstein. Glenn died in December 2016.
Notable Statements(1)
“The guests, Dershowitz says, included John Glenn, the senator”
Key Relationships(2)
Glenn appears as a passenger on Jeffrey Epstein's aircraft in pilot flight logs, on a flight from DCA to CMH alongside Epstein and Alan Dershowitz. (dc-24254246, dc-24444859, dc-25881452, dc-26515672)
Alan Dershowitz was a fellow passenger with Glenn on the Epstein flight from DCA to CMH. Dershowitz also identified Glenn as a fellow guest at a Wexner-associated event in Ohio. (dc-24254246, dc-24444859, dc-6543561)
Timeline(2 events)
John Glenn appears on an Epstein pilot flight log as a passenger on a flight from DCA (Washington, D.C.) to CMH (Columbus, Ohio), alongside Jeffrey Epstein and Alan Dershowitz.
John Glenn died at the age of 95.
At a Glance
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2 sources for flight appearances
Epstein Flight Logs (1 entries)
1996
“Appeared on 1 documented flights between Ronald Reagan Washington National, DC and John Glenn Columbus International, OH”
Ronald Reagan Washington National, DC → John Glenn Columbus International, OH
1996-09-08
Sources
1 source for known connections
Shared Flight Appearances
“Appears on flights with 2 other persons in the Epstein network”
Activity Timeline
Known Connections (2)
External Cross-Check
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External Records
Matches from OpenSanctions covering OFAC SDN, EU FSF, Interpol, PEP registries, and Wikidata.
Offshore Connections (3)
Cross-referenced against the ICIJ Offshore Leaks Database (814K+ entities from Panama Papers, Paradise Papers, Pandora Papers, and Bahamas Leaks). Matches are based on name similarity and do not imply wrongdoing.
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Flight Log Appearances (1)
| Date | Route | Aircraft | Co-Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 1996 | Ronald Reagan Washington National, DC → John Glenn Columbus International, OH | N908JE | Jeff Epstein, Alan Dershowitz |
Document Mentions
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