Michael Jackson
King of Pop; 3 black book numbers; photographed at event with Epstein; died 2009
Also known as: King of Pop
Legendary pop musician and 'King of Pop' whose contact information appeared in Epstein's black book with 3 phone numbers. Jackson's name was prominently featured in the DOJ's Phase 1 EFTA release (February 2025) alongside Mick Jagger, Alec Baldwin, and Ralph Fiennes as part of Epstein's celebrity contact list. A DOJ-released photograph showed Jackson seated at a social event alongside Epstein and others, confirming they moved in overlapping circles. Jackson died on June 25, 2009, a decade before the full scope of Epstein's network was revealed. No testimony from any accuser has placed Jackson at Epstein's properties or connected him to criminal activities.
His appearance in the contact list reflects Epstein's strategy of collecting phone numbers for hundreds of famous figures.
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Michael Jackson 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
Michael Jackson (1958-2009) was an American musician, entertainer, and cultural icon widely known as the 'King of Pop.' He was one of the most commercially successful and influential artists in music history, known for albums such as Thriller, Bad, and Off the Wall. Jackson faced separate, high-profile child molestation allegations during his lifetime, culminating in a 2005 criminal trial in Santa Barbara County in which he was acquitted on all counts. He died on June 25, 2009, from cardiac arrest caused by an overdose of the anesthetic propofol administered by his personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, who was subsequently charged with and convicted of involuntary manslaughter.
Jackson's contact information appeared in Jeffrey Epstein's black book with three phone numbers. His name also appeared in Epstein's 50th birthday book alongside other celebrities and prominent figures. Jackson died a full decade before the broader scope of Epstein's network was publicly revealed through federal prosecution and court-ordered document releases. No criminal investigation or charge related to the Epstein case has ever been brought against Jackson or his estate.
Epstein Connection
Michael Jackson's connection to the Epstein case is documented through several evidentiary sources: (1) his listing in Epstein's black book with three phone numbers; (2) his inclusion in Epstein's 50th birthday book alongside other celebrities such as Kevin Spacey, Chris Tucker, Diana Ross, and Naomi Campbell; (3) unsealed testimony from the Giuffre v. Maxwell civil case in which a witness stated she met Michael Jackson at Epstein's Palm Beach residence; (4) multiple FBI FD-302 interview transcripts in which a victim reported speaking to Jackson by telephone during a visit to Epstein's residence; and (5) a separate FBI interview record indicating Epstein arranged for someone identified as Michael Jackson to call a minor victim on her 16th birthday. These records establish that Jackson was within Epstein's social orbit and had at least indirect contact with individuals at Epstein's properties, but no document in the evidence connects Jackson to any criminal activity associated with Epstein.
Key Allegations(8)
A witness testified under oath in the Giuffre v. Maxwell case that she met Michael Jackson at Jeffrey Epstein's house in Palm Beach.
documentedAn FBI FD-302 interview (dated August 13, 2007) records a victim stating that during one of her visits to Epstein's residence, she spoke to Michael Jackson over the telephone.
documentedAn FBI FD-302 records that Epstein asked a victim who her favorite singer was; she said Michael Jackson, and Epstein had Jackson call on her birthday.
documentedA witness recalled that someone who claimed to be Michael Jackson called a victim to wish her a happy birthday for her 16th birthday, at Epstein's arrangement.
allegedMichael Jackson was listed in Epstein's black book with three phone numbers.
documentedJackson was named in Epstein's 50th birthday book among celebrities and prominent figures Epstein associated with.
documentedJackson appeared on a DOJ-compiled list of names associated with the Epstein matter (DOJ-OGR-00022318).
documentedWikipedia printouts found in case files describe Jackson among Epstein's contacts alongside Rupert Murdoch, Michael Bloomberg, Richard Branson, Alec Baldwin, and the Kennedys.
documentedLegal Status
Michael Jackson is named in multiple Epstein-related documents including the black book, birthday book, unsealed Giuffre v. Maxwell testimony, and FBI interview records. No criminal charge, investigation, or formal legal proceeding related to the Epstein case was ever brought against Jackson. He was deceased (died June 25, 2009) before the federal prosecution of Epstein in SDNY (2019) and subsequent document releases. Separately, his physician Conrad Murray was charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with Jackson's death.
Notable Statements(4)
“Did you ever meet anybody famous when you were with Jeffrey? A. I met Michael Jackson. Q. Oh, really? And where was that? A. At his house in Palm Beach. At Jeffrey's house in Palm Beach. Q. Did you massage him?”
“mentioned that during one of her visits to Epstein's residence she spoke to Michael Jackson over the telephone.”
“EPSTEIN had asked who her favorite singer was and she told him MICHAEL JACKSON. EPSTEIN had JACKSON call on her birthday.”
“forgot to mention last meeting that he recalls Michael Jackson calling to wish her a happy birthday for her 16^ birthday. told that Jeff had asked who her favorite singer was, and she said Michael Jackson. was present when someone who claimed to be Michael Jackson called for her birthday.”
Contradictions(1)
An FBI FD-302 states definitively that 'EPSTEIN had JACKSON call on her birthday,' implying Epstein directly arranged the call with Jackson himself.
A later 2021 interview preparation memo describes the caller more cautiously as 'someone who claimed to be Michael Jackson,' introducing uncertainty about whether it was actually Jackson on the phone.
Key Relationships(3)
Jackson's contact information (3 phone numbers) appeared in Epstein's black book. He was named in Epstein's 50th birthday book. An FBI record states Epstein arranged for Jackson to call a victim on her birthday. Testimony places Jackson at Epstein's Palm Beach residence.
Chris Tucker is listed alongside Michael Jackson in Epstein's 50th birthday book among celebrities Epstein associated with.
Diana Ross is listed alongside Michael Jackson in Epstein's 50th birthday book among celebrities Epstein associated with.
Timeline(9 events)
Approximate period during which a victim was introduced to Epstein, as described in the same FD-302 that mentions speaking to Jackson by phone at Epstein's residence.
Approximate period when a witness and his girlfriend visited Epstein's Palm Beach home, during which the girlfriend's birthday phone call from someone identified as Michael Jackson reportedly occurred.
Epstein's 50th birthday book created, listing Jackson among celebrities in Epstein's social circle alongside Kevin Spacey, Chris Tucker, Diana Ross, Naomi Campbell, and others.
FBI FD-302 interview of a victim who reported speaking to Michael Jackson by telephone during a visit to Epstein's residence.
Michael Jackson died from cardiac arrest in Los Angeles. His physician Conrad Murray was subsequently charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Conrad Murray charged by the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office with involuntary manslaughter in connection with Jackson's death.
AUSA/Detective interview prep session in which a witness recalled the Michael Jackson birthday phone call incident, noting the caller 'claimed to be Michael Jackson.'
Giuffre v. Maxwell documents unsealed, including testimony that a witness met Michael Jackson at Epstein's Palm Beach residence.
Epstein's 50th birthday book released as part of court-unsealed documents, listing Jackson among celebrities in Epstein's orbit.
At a Glance
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1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 3 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
External Cross-Check
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Offshore Connections (4)
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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Document Mentions
Photo Evidence (2)
Michael Jackson was identified in 2 photos from DOJ EFTA releases via Amazon Rekognition facial recognition.
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