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Martin Weinberg

Epstein defense attorney in 2019 federal case

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According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Martin Weinberg appears in 0 case documents, and 42 email records in the Epstein files.

Attorney who served as part of Jeffrey Epstein's defense team during his 2019 federal case in the Southern District of New York. Previously represented other high-profile defendants in federal cases.

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Martin Weinberg 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

Martin G. Weinberg is an American defense attorney who was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1972. His law practice, Martin G. Weinberg, P.C., is based at 20 Park Plaza, Suite 1000, Suffolk, MA 02116. According to court filings, he has never been convicted of a felony, censured, suspended, disbarred, or denied admission by any court, and there have been no pending disciplinary proceedings against him. As of July 2019, he was confirmed as a member in good standing of the Massachusetts bar by the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts.

Weinberg is a veteran criminal defense attorney who has represented high-profile defendants in federal cases. His involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein matter spans from at least 2010 through Epstein's 2019 federal prosecution in the Southern District of New York (Case 19 Cr. 490). He served as a key member of Epstein's legal team alongside other prominent attorneys including Alan Dershowitz, Roy Black, Gerald Lefcourt, Kenneth Starr, and Guy Lewis. His role encompassed both legal representation and managing media inquiries directed at Epstein.

In the 2019 federal case, Weinberg was formally admitted pro hac vice to serve as co-counsel for Epstein before Judge Richard M. Berman. He actively coordinated with prosecutors regarding seized evidence, electronic media review procedures, and other case logistics until Epstein's death in August 2019.

Epstein Connection

Martin Weinberg served as a long-standing defense attorney for Jeffrey Epstein. Documentary evidence shows his involvement dating back to at least February 2010, when Epstein forwarded news articles and case-related communications to Weinberg. He was formally part of Epstein's defense team during the earlier Florida federal investigation, listed alongside Dean Kenneth Starr, Roy Black, Gerald Lefcourt, Alan Dershowitz, Lily Ann Sanchez, and Guy Lewis. In 2019, he was granted admission pro hac vice to represent Epstein as co-counsel in the Southern District of New York criminal case (19 Cr. 490). He served as a primary point of contact between Epstein and the media, and coordinated with prosecutors on case logistics including the review of seized electronic devices. His communications with Epstein were marked attorney-client privileged.

Key Allegations(6)

Served as a member of Jeffrey Epstein's defense team during the earlier Florida federal case proceedings, alongside Dean Kenneth Starr, Roy Black, Gerald Lefcourt, Alan Dershowitz, Lily Ann Sanchez, and Guy Lewis.

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Formally admitted pro hac vice as co-counsel for Jeffrey Epstein in the 2019 SDNY criminal case (19 Cr. 490) before Judge Richard M. Berman.

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Served as intermediary between Epstein and media outlets including The Guardian, ABC News, Fox News, Reuters, and the Daily Beast, forwarding inquiries to Epstein and his legal team.

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Was copied on strategic communications regarding Epstein's public relations response to a forthcoming James Patterson book, including a suggestion to use an anti-Trump narrative as a counter-strategy.

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Coordinated with prosecutors regarding the handling of Epstein's seized electronic devices and personal property following his July 2019 arrest.

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Was included in email chain where Epstein discussed a claim from Michael Wolff's book that someone named Alan asked Trump for a million dollars.

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Legal Status
named in docs

Martin Weinberg appears throughout the documents solely in his capacity as defense counsel for Jeffrey Epstein. He was formally admitted pro hac vice in Case 19 Cr. 490 (SDNY). His affidavit confirms no criminal convictions, disciplinary actions, or pending proceedings against him. He is not accused of any wrongdoing in any of the documents reviewed.

Cases:19 Cr. 490 (RMB)
Notable Statements(1)

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Brief email confirming a 3:00 PM call with prosecutors regarding the review of additional electronic media seized in the Epstein case.2019-08-13efta-efta00099246
Key Relationships(11)
Jeffrey Epsteinprofessional

Defense attorney for Jeffrey Epstein from at least 2010 through 2019. Formally admitted as co-counsel in the 2019 SDNY criminal case. Extensive email correspondence on legal strategy, media inquiries, and case logistics. (d-6308, d-6388, d-20447, d-20044, efta-efta00099246)

Alan Dershowitzprofessional

Fellow member of Epstein's defense team. Copied on the same email chains regarding news articles, case strategy, and media coverage dating to at least 2010. (d-21554, d-22118, d-34724, d-22199, d-33811)

Roy Blackprofessional

Fellow defense counsel for Epstein. Roy Black emailed Weinberg and Epstein regarding a pending pleading related to a 'Trump story' in May 2019. (d-25171, d-20447)

Reid Weingartenprofessional

Reid Weingarten served as co-counsel for Epstein. Weinberg coordinated with Weingarten and prosecutors on electronic media review in the 2019 case. Both were cc'd on the government's bail opposition letter. (efta-efta00089393, efta-efta00099246)

Darren Indykeprofessional

Darren Indyke, Epstein's attorney/advisor, was frequently copied on the same email chains as Weinberg regarding media inquiries, legal strategy, and case developments. (d-20044, d-35266, d-35701, d-21251, d-20842)

Kathryn Ruemmlerprofessional

Kathryn (Kathy) Ruemmler was included alongside Weinberg in attorney-client privileged email communications concerning Epstein, including media strategy regarding the Patterson book and ABC News inquiry. (d-33440, d-33601, d-33669, d-35701, d-32828)

Kenneth Starrprofessional

Kenneth Starr was a fellow member of Epstein's defense team during the Florida proceedings. (d-20447)

Gerald Lefcourtprofessional

Gerald Lefcourt was a fellow member of Epstein's defense team during the Florida proceedings. (d-20447)

Guy Lewisprofessional

Guy Lewis was a fellow member of Epstein's defense team during the Florida proceedings. (d-20447)

Marc Allan Fernichprofessional

Marc Fernich was copied on communications with prosecutors regarding Epstein arrest seizure items. (efta-efta00083961)

Judge Richard M. Berman presided over the 2019 SDNY case and signed the order granting Weinberg's pro hac vice admission. (d-6308, d-6388)

Timeline(22 events)
1972d-6307

Admitted to the Massachusetts Bar.

2007-09-24d-20447

Referenced as one of Epstein's attorneys during the period of the 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement negotiations with the U.S. Attorney's Office.

2010-02-24d-22118

Epstein forwarded news articles about his case to Weinberg and Alan Dershowitz.

2010-02-24d-34724

Epstein emailed Dershowitz and Weinberg about a Palm Beach Daily News editor's tip regarding clerk/comptroller computer activity before a hearing.

2010-02-26d-22199

Epstein forwarded additional emails to Dershowitz and Weinberg regarding media coordination and plea deal concerns.

2011-03-07d-22280

Epstein forwarded a BBC Today programme interview request (regarding Prince Andrew ties) to Weinberg, with Peter Mandelson copied.

2015-01-30d-20044

Weinberg forwarded a Guardian journalist's inquiry to Epstein and Darren Indyke. The Guardian asked about Swiss accounts, tax evasion allegations, and connections to Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew.

2015-04-22d-33440

Weinberg sent an attorney-client privileged email to Epstein and Kathy Ruemmler regarding an ABC News inquiry.

2015-04-23d-32763

Exchange of attorney-client privileged emails between Weinberg and Epstein, marked high importance.

2016-03-18d-35701

Epstein emailed Weinberg, Kathy Ruemmler, and Darren Indyke about a strategy to counter a forthcoming James Patterson book, including using an anti-Trump narrative as suggested by Michael Wolff.

2016-04-28d-21326

Weinberg forwarded to Epstein a Reuters inquiry about a federal lawsuit filed in California alleging that Epstein and Donald Trump raped a woman in 1994.

2016-05-06d-29371

Weinberg forwarded a Fox News media inquiry to Epstein regarding alleged ties to the Clintons and Donald Trump. The reporter cited Alan Dershowitz as a source.

2019-03d-20842

Epstein forwarded to Weinberg a news article about the Miami U.S. Attorney's Office recusing itself from the Epstein victims' rights case.

2019-03-02d-21251

Darren Indyke emailed Weinberg about a news story revealing Epstein paid $5.5 million to settle three underage-sex lawsuits.

2019-05-29d-22568

Reporter Kate Briquelet emailed Weinberg inquiring about an alleged Trump-Epstein Palm Beach property deal and potential criminal exposure.

2019-05-29d-25171

Roy Black emailed Weinberg and Epstein about a pending pleading related to a 'Trump story.'

2019-05-29d-32860

Epstein emailed Weinberg about a claim in Michael Wolff's book that 'Alan asked Trump for a million dollars up front.'

2019-07-11d-6307

Certificate of Good Standing issued by the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts confirming Weinberg's bar membership since 1972.

Government filed letter opposing Epstein's pretrial release, copying Weinberg and Reid Weingarten as counsel for defendant.

2019-07-12d-6308

Court granted Weinberg's motion for admission pro hac vice as co-counsel for Epstein in Case 19 Cr. 490 (SDNY).

Prosecutors communicated with Weinberg regarding Epstein's arrest seizure items, including cash and personal property. Prosecutors noted SDFL had recused itself in March 2019.

Weinberg coordinated with prosecutors Michael Miller and Reid Weingarten regarding review of additional electronic media seized from Epstein, confirming a 3:00 PM call.

At a Glance

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Activity Timeline

Privileged and Confidential - Timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse case | Miami Herald
EmailFrom: Darren Indyke
May 10, 2019
Acosta plea deal in Epstein sex case defended by former aide | Miami Herald
EmailFrom: Darren Indyke
May 10, 2019
Fwd: Herald
EmailFrom: J
Mar 5, 2019
Epstein paid three women $5.5 million to end underage-sex lawsuits
EmailFrom: Darren Indyke
Mar 2, 2019
Fwd: Reuters / lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein
EmailFrom: Martin Weinberg
Jan 1, 2019
Re: Reporter question
EmailFrom: Kate Briquelet
Jan 1, 2019
Fwd: Viceland
EmailFrom: Martin Weinberg
Jan 1, 2019
FW: inquiry from '1111111.MI.ABC News re Jeffrey Epstein
EmailFrom: Hill, James E.
Jan 1, 2019
Re: inquiry from ABC News re Jeffrey Epstein
EmailFrom: Martin Weinberg
Jan 1, 2019
inquiry from ABC News re Jeffrey Epstein
EmailFrom: Hill, James E.
Jan 1, 2019
Fwd: Media Enquiry - The Guardian - Re: Jeffrey Epstein
EmailFrom: David Pegg
Jan 1, 2019
Re: Reporter question
EmailFrom: Kate Briquelet
Jan 1, 2019
Miles and Cathy Alexander and Little St James island
EmailFrom: Cathy Alexander
Jan 1, 2019
Epstein
EmailFrom: Jeffrey Sloman
Jan 1, 2019
ATTORNEY- CLIENT PRIVILEGE
EmailFrom: Martin Weinberg
Jan 1, 2019
Re: inquiry from ABC News re Jeffrey Epstein
EmailFrom: Martin Weinberg
Jan 1, 2019
Re: inquiry from ABC News re Jeffrey Epstein
EmailFrom: Martin Weinberg [ni
Jan 1, 2019
Re: Reporter question
EmailFrom: Kate Briquelet
Jan 1, 2019
ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE
EmailFrom: Martin Weinberg
Jan 1, 2019
Re: Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance
EmailFrom: Jeffrey Epstein
Jan 1, 2019
Fwd: Reuters / lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein
EmailFrom: Martin Weinberg
Jan 1, 2019
Fwd: Reuters / lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein
EmailFrom: Martin Weinberg
Jan 1, 2019
Re: Epstein agreement as reviewed by the U.S. Attorney
EmailFrom: Jay Lefkowitz
Jan 1, 2019
Miles and Cathy Alexander and Little St James island
EmailFrom: Miles Alexander
Jan 1, 2019
Re: inquiry from ABC News re Jeffrey Epstein
EmailFrom: Martin Weinberg
Jan 1, 2019
Fw: Epstein News Articles
EmailFrom: Public Records/PalmBeach
Jan 1, 2019
Fwd: PPB Jeffrey Epstein News Latest News Hot New Book Rips Jeffrey Epstein's $50 Billion Dollar Ponzi Scheme Text Only You Have Photo
EmailFrom: Martin Weinberg
Jan 1, 2019
Miles and Cathy Alexander and Little St James island
EmailFrom: Cathy Alexander
Jan 1, 2019
ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE
EmailFrom: jeffrey E.
Jan 1, 2019
ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE
EmailFrom: Martin Weinberg PF
Jan 1, 2019
ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE
EmailFrom: unknown
Jan 1, 2019
Re: Reporter question
EmailFrom: Kate Briquelet
Jan 1, 2019
RE:
EmailFrom: Wolfe, Alexandra
Jan 1, 2019

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Document Mentions

Email Mentions (42)

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Financial Flows (15)

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ENTITIES
Jeffrey Epstein
$970,834
2010-01-06EFTA01527340
Jeffrey Epstein
$75,558
2010-01-06EFTA01483109
Jeffrey Epstein
$50,000
2013-08-23EFTA01482312
Jeffrey Epstein
$50,000
2013-08-23EFTA01483845
Jeffrey Epstein
$50,000
2011-06-16EFTA01483426
Jeffrey Epstein
$28,704
2011-12-14EFTA01483517
Jeffrey Epstein
$25,000
2010-03-15EFTA01483369
Jeffrey Epstein
$25,000
2013-10-04EFTA01483875
Jeffrey Epstein
$18,300
2013-06-10EFTA01483801
Jeffrey Epstein
$18,300
2013-06-10EFTA01482290
Jeffrey Epstein
$14,750
2008-10-08EFTA01482974
Jeffrey Epstein
$12,916
2009-04-03EFTA01483019
Jeffrey Epstein
$5,833
2012-08-02EFTA01483622
Jeffrey Epstein
$4,850
2013-03-05EFTA01482259
Jeffrey Epstein
$2,308
2008-10-08EFTA01527144

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