According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Paul Krassner appears in 0 case documents, and 6 email records in the Epstein files.
American writer and satirist
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Background
Paul Krassner (1932-2019) was an American writer, satirist, and counterculture figure best known as the founder and editor of 'The Realist,' a pioneering satirical magazine. He was associated with the Yippie movement and was known for blending journalism with radical humor. In an interview referenced in the documents, Krassner discussed his career running The Realist, 'hacking The New York Times Bestseller list,' and offered political commentary, including labeling Donald Trump a 'true, extraordinary liar' and criticizing his attacks on the media.
Krassner authored satirical and political commentary pieces, including 'Operation Chaos Lives,' a piece interweaving references to the CIA, the Tavistock Institute, and various conspiracy narratives. He was also working on a book with three sections focusing on Trump and media narratives, with satirist Will Durst agreeing to write an introduction. Krassner maintained correspondence with literary agent John Brockman and with Jeffrey Epstein via email over a period spanning at least 2013 to early 2019.
Krassner died on July 21, 2019, approximately three weeks before Epstein's death on August 10, 2019. Despite this, Krassner was named in Epstein's amended trust document, 'The 1953 Trust,' dated August 8, 2019.
Epstein Connection
Paul Krassner maintained a direct personal and financial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, documented through extensive email correspondence (2017-2019) and financial transactions. Emails show a casual, familiar tone between the two, with Krassner sharing political commentary, satirical writings, and personal updates with Epstein. Epstein's trustee Richard Kahn managed financial disbursements to Krassner, including at least one documented check for $2,000 dated October 30, 2018, which Epstein characterized as a 'Gift not loan.' Kahn sent a reminder to Epstein about Krassner in October 2017, noting prior checks had been sent, indicating recurring financial support. Krassner was also listed as a named individual in Epstein's amended 1953 Trust dated August 8, 2019. Krassner's connection to Epstein may have been facilitated in part through literary agent John Brockman, to whom Krassner sent a 'request' in January 2013.
Key Allegations(5)
Krassner received recurring financial payments from Jeffrey Epstein, managed through Epstein's trustee Richard Kahn.
documentedA check for $2,000.00 was issued to Paul Krassner on October 30, 2018, which Epstein described as a 'Gift not loan.'
documentedKrassner was listed as a named party in The 1953 Trust, Jeffrey Epstein's amended trust agreement dated August 8, 2019.
documentedKrassner maintained direct email correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein from at least 2017 through February 2019.
documentedKrassner contacted literary agent John Brockman with a 'request' in January 2013, with Brockman being a known associate of Epstein.
documentedLegal Status
Paul Krassner is named in Epstein-related financial and trust documents, as well as extensive email correspondence found in Epstein's records. He was listed in The 1953 Trust dated August 8, 2019. No criminal charges, investigations, or allegations of wrongdoing are documented against Krassner in the provided evidence.
Notable Statements(3)
“Gift not loan , sent. glad to help”
“reminder although he has not contacted me.. last checks received were”
“did you do a foia request for your files”
Contradictions(1)
Krassner was widely known as an anti-establishment counterculture figure and satirist critical of powerful institutions.
Documents reveal Krassner maintained a familiar personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy financier, received financial gifts from him, and was named in Epstein's trust -- a connection not widely discussed in Krassner's public persona.
Key Relationships(3)
Extensive email correspondence between Krassner and Epstein (2017-2019). Epstein provided recurring financial payments to Krassner, including a documented $2,000 check described as a gift. Krassner was named in Epstein's 1953 Trust.
Richard Kahn, Epstein's trustee, managed financial disbursements to Krassner and sent reminders to Epstein about payments to Krassner.
Krassner sent a 'request' to literary agent John Brockman on January 7, 2013. Brockman was a known associate of Epstein.
Timeline(12 events)
Krassner sends a 'request' email to John Brockman, literary agent and known Epstein associate.
Krassner sends email to multiple recipients including Bob, Sam/Walli Leff, Danny Goldberg, Larry Sloman, Caryl Ratner, Michael Simmons, Kitty Bruce, Orson Bean, and others.
Krassner emails Jeffrey Epstein about an upcoming book with three sections focusing on Trump and media narratives; mentions Will Durst writing an introduction.
Krassner sends email titled 'tee hee' to Jeffrey Epstein.
Krassner emails Epstein with subject 'memory,' sharing a piece titled 'Johnnie Cochran Meets Dr. Hip.'
Email exchange between Jeffrey Epstein and Richard Kahn with subject referencing 'paul krassner - gratitude.'
Krassner emails Epstein about 'relatively good news' -- his daughter Holly called from Napa.
Richard Kahn sends reminder email to Epstein about Krassner, noting 'last checks received were' -- indicating recurring payments.
Epstein emails Krassner asking 'did you do a foia request for your files' in thread titled 'Re: The Travel Agent.'
Check for $2,000.00 issued to Paul Krassner; Epstein emails Krassner stating 'Gift not loan, sent. glad to help.'
Krassner emails Epstein forwarding an article about Trump Jr. with subject 'Trump Jr's attack on Democratic congresswomen hilariously backfires.'
The 1953 Trust, Epstein's amended trust agreement, is executed listing Paul Krassner as a named individual. Krassner had died on July 21, 2019.
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Document Mentions
Email Mentions (6)
Re: "Comedian made an art...," Obituary, Feb. 10
The obituary of unique comedian Irwin Corey stated, “Over a career that spanned more than 70 years, Corey performed in vaudeville, radio, television,
rather long and a few typos
LAUNCHING A MAGAZINE My friend Michael Simmons, who has been the editor of National Lampoon and High Times, observes that cavalier hired fine scribes.
Re: Manson Girls / Acid Trip Agreement
Hi Paul. Thanks so much for sharing both your note to Steven and your latest Manson essay with me. It's always wild to read that piece. I have parts
Re: rather long and a few typos
REMEMBERING CAVALIER MAGAZINE LAUNCHING A MAGAZINE My friend Michael Simmons, who has been the editor of National Lampoon and High Times, observes tha
Re: rather long and a few typos
REMEMBERING CAVALIER MAGAZINE LAUNCHING A MAGAZINE My friend Michael Simmons, who has been the editor of National Lampoon and High Times, observes tha
Fwd: Manson Girls / Acid Trip Agreement
Hi Paul. Thanks so much for sharing both your note to Steven and your latest Manson essay with me. It's always wild to read that piece. I have parts
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