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Lisa Randall

Harvard physicist who attended science conference on Epstein island

Court Filing

According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Lisa Randall appears in 0 case documents, and 6 email records in the Epstein files.

Harvard theoretical physicist who appeared in Epstein's flight logs for a flight to his private island in 2006 for a scientific conference. No allegations of wrongdoing have been made.

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Professor of Physics, Harvard University
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Lisa Randall 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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Medium evidence72% confidence

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Background

Lisa Randall is a professor of theoretical physics at Harvard University, recognized for her work in particle physics and cosmology. According to a biographical document prepared for a conference, she is described as a Harvard theoretical physicist with numerous awards and public appearances. She has authored books accessible to general audiences, one of which Jeffrey Epstein recommended to JP Morgan executive Jes Staley for vacation reading.

Randall appears in documents related to the Epstein case primarily as a member of the scientific community with which Epstein cultivated relationships. A 2002 article about Epstein's social world references her alongside other prominent scientists in the context of 'Third Culture' gatherings and dinner parties described as 'a microcosm of a newly dominant sector of American business.' She is listed alongside numerous other elite physicists--including Edward Witten, David Gross, Nima Arkani-Hamed, and others--in what appears to be a roster of scientific contacts maintained by Epstein.

Epstein Connection

Lisa Randall is documented as having had a social and intellectual correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein spanning at least 2009 to 2012. Evidence includes direct email exchanges between the two, including discussions of theoretical physics (specifically types of black holes), casual check-ins, and her forwarding of a third-party invitation to Epstein. Epstein also referenced her book in an email to Jes Staley. She appeared on a list of prominent physicists in Epstein's records and was mentioned in early media coverage of Epstein's social circle. No allegations of wrongdoing have been made against her.

Key Allegations(5)

Lisa Randall had direct email correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein, including forwarding him an invitation to the Dialog 2014 retreat in November 2012 and asking his opinion on whether the event was 'worthwhile.'

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Randall discussed theoretical physics with Epstein via email, including an October 2, 2009 message explaining types of black holes (Schwarzschild, charged, and Kerr), which Epstein forwarded to Jes Staley.

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Epstein emailed Jes Staley instructing him to 'get alexa lisa randalls book to read on vacation' in December 2009.

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Randall appeared on a list of prominent physicists maintained in Epstein's records alongside Edward Witten, David Gross, Nima Arkani-Hamed, and others.

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Randall was referenced in a 2002 article about Epstein's social and intellectual circle, mentioned alongside Charles Simonyi in the context of 'Third Culture' dinner gatherings.

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Legal Status
named in docs

Lisa Randall appears in Epstein-related email records and document collections as a correspondent and scientific contact. No allegations of wrongdoing have been made against her. She is not a party to any legal proceedings related to the Epstein case.

Notable Statements(3)

Is this worthwhile?

Lisa Randall forwarded the Dialog 2014 retreat invitation to Jeffrey Epstein, asking his opinion on whether the event organized by Peter Thiel and Auren Hoffman was worth attending.2012-11-28d-18663

Hi Jeffrey. It was interesting-as always.

Opening of an email from Lisa Randall to Jeffrey Epstein, before proceeding to discuss three types of black holes (Schwarzschild, charged, and Kerr). This email was subsequently forwarded by Epstein to Jes Staley.2009-10-02sd-10-EFTA01300279

What's up with you?

A brief email from Lisa Randall to Jeffrey Epstein, indicating a casual ongoing correspondence.2010-06-07efta-02414355
Key Relationships(4)

Direct email correspondence between Randall and Epstein from at least 2009 to 2012, including discussions of physics, casual check-ins, and sharing of event invitations. Epstein recommended her book to Jes Staley. Documented in d-32054, d-18663, sd-10-EFTA01300279, sd-10-EFTA01300392, efta-02414355.

Peter Thiel co-organized the Dialog 2014 retreat to which Randall was personally invited. The invitation was forwarded by Randall to Epstein. Documented in d-32054, d-37667, d-24676.

Steven Pinkerprofessional

Steven Pinker appears alongside Randall in conference participant lists and Epstein-related event documents. Documented in d-15401.

Danny Hillis appears in shared documents related to Epstein's scientific social circle. Documented in co-occurring document records.

Timeline(7 events)

Lisa Randall is referenced in a New York magazine article about Jeffrey Epstein's social and intellectual circle, mentioned alongside Charles Simonyi in the context of 'Third Culture' gatherings.

Randall emails Epstein discussing types of black holes (Schwarzschild, charged, and Kerr), writing 'It was interesting-as always.' Epstein forwards this email to Jes Staley at JP Morgan.

2009-11-20efta-02435941

An email exchange involving Epstein and Randall is recorded in EFTA documents.

Epstein emails Jes Staley: 'get alexa lisa randalls book to read on vacation.'

2010-01-22efta-02431384

An email exchange between Randall and Epstein is recorded.

2010-06-07efta-02414355

Randall emails Epstein asking 'What's up with you?', indicating casual ongoing correspondence.

2012-11-28d-18663

Randall forwards the Dialog 2014 retreat invitation (organized by Peter Thiel and Auren Hoffman) to Epstein, asking 'Is this worthwhile?' Epstein replies 'sundance is nice, go.'

At a Glance

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Document Mentions

Email Mentions (6)

Schedule (3)

2012-09-19 to 2012-09-20

2012-09-1908:00meeting

Conference sessions

ESRI Conference Center

2012-09-1908:00meeting

Session with Matt Groening, David Brooks, Lisa Randall, Michio Kaku, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Norman Lear, Herbie Hancock and Guest

ESRI Conference Center

2012-09-2017:00meeting

Conference session

Esri Conference Center

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