Richard Barnett
Longtime staffer at Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse who handled scheduling and door security and filed disputed service-of-process affidavits in victim lawsuits.
Also known as: Rich Barnett
Richard Barnett was a longtime staff member at Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan townhouse at 9 East 71st Street. In Jane Doe No. 4 v. Epstein (S.D. Fla. 9:08-cv-80380), a process server recorded leaving a summons in May 2008 with a man who gave the name "John Smith," described as "Assistant & House Staff Employee who refused true name"; Epstein's lawyers later filed an affidavit from Barnett averring he was the person who received the papers. Barnett filed similar affidavits in other victim suits, including Doe No. 3 v.
Epstein (2008), and in M.J. v. Epstein (9:10-cv-81111) plaintiff's counsel argued a 2010 Barnett affidavit denying service was "patently false" and "a deliberate evasion" — a party's allegation, not a judicial finding. A February 2026 Telegraph report on Epstein-estate emails identified "Rich" — believed to be Barnett, described as Epstein's "security fixer" — as giving Prince Andrew's Metropolitan Police protection officers "instruction on the door" at a 2010 Epstein dinner party. He appears in Epstein's address book with six phone numbers and two addresses, and appears extensively in the released files: scheduling emails from Lesley Groff CC him alongside Lyn and Jojo Fontanilla, and he corresponded with Sarah Kellen in 2011, signing as "Richard Barnett."
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Richard Barnett 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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About Richard Barnett
Who is Richard Barnett?
Richard Barnett was a longtime staff member at Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan townhouse at 9 East 71st Street. In Jane Doe No. 4 v. Epstein (S.D. Fla. 9:08-cv-80380), a process server recorded leaving a summons in May 2008 with a man who gave the name "John Smith," described as "Assistant & House Staff Employee who refused true name"; Epstein's lawyers later filed an affidavit from Barnett averring he was the person who received the papers. Barnett filed similar affidavits in other victim suits, including Doe No. 3 v. Epstein (2008), and in M.J. v. Epstein (9:10-cv-81111) plaintiff's counsel argued a 2010 Barnett affidavit denying service was "patently false" and "a deliberate evasion" — a party's allegation, not a judicial finding. A February 2026 Telegraph report on Epstein-estate emails identified "Rich" — believed to be Barnett, described as Epstein's "security fixer" — as giving Prince Andrew's Metropolitan Police protection officers "instruction on the door" at a 2010 Epstein dinner party. He appears in Epstein's address book with six phone numbers and two addresses, and appears extensively in the released files: scheduling emails from Lesley Groff CC him alongside Lyn and Jojo Fontanilla, and he corresponded with Sarah Kellen in 2011, signing as "Richard Barnett."
What is Richard Barnett's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?
Richard Barnett appears in 6,292 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 0 emails from the Epstein investigation files.
Is Richard Barnett in the Epstein files?
Yes. Richard Barnett is referenced in 6,292 documents from the Epstein case files, including court filings, FBI reports, and DOJ releases.
Was Richard Barnett in Epstein's black book?
Yes, Richard Barnett appears in Jeffrey Epstein's personal address book (the "black book") with 6 phone numbers listed.
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