Rupert Murdoch
Media mogul; founder of News Corp and Fox Corporation
Also known as: Keith Rupert Murdoch
Media mogul and founder of News Corp who appeared in Epstein's black book with multiple contact numbers. Part of the same media and social circles in New York. No allegations of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein have been made.
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Rupert Murdoch 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
Rupert Murdoch (born Keith Rupert Murdoch) is an American media mogul and the founder of News Corp and Chairman Emeritus of Fox Corporation. He built one of the world's largest media empires, encompassing newspapers, television networks, and digital properties including the Wall Street Journal, Fox News, and numerous other outlets. His media holdings have made him one of the most influential figures in global media and politics.
Murdoch's name appears in Jeffrey Epstein's black book with seven phone numbers, placing him among hundreds of prominent individuals whose contact details were maintained by Epstein. Within the Epstein case documents, Murdoch is referenced primarily in the context of his media empire's rivalry with Robert Maxwell (Ghislaine Maxwell's father), as a comparison point for the breadth of Ghislaine Maxwell's social network, and in discussions of his political relationships with figures such as Donald Trump and Steve Bannon. No allegations of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein have been made against Murdoch in any of the provided documents.
Murdoch appears frequently in documents related to the case primarily because of media coverage by his properties and because of his prominence in the same elite New York and global social circles that intersected with Epstein's network. Several documents describe him attending the same types of high-profile social gatherings -- Oscar parties, political events, and media industry functions -- that were common venues for the wealthy and powerful individuals who appear throughout the Epstein files.
Epstein Connection
Rupert Murdoch's connection to the Epstein case is limited to his inclusion in Epstein's black book with seven phone numbers, and his repeated mention in case documents as a reference point for elite social networking. A Vanity Fair article forwarded by Epstein to Jes Staley in 2011 compared Ghislaine Maxwell's social contacts favorably to Murdoch's, stating her 'rolodex would blow away almost anyone else's I can think of--probably even Rupert Murdochs'.' Murdoch is also referenced through his historical rivalry with Robert Maxwell, Ghislaine Maxwell's father, in the British newspaper industry. No documents allege any participation in, facilitation of, or knowledge of Epstein's criminal activities.
Key Allegations(5)
Murdoch was listed in Jeffrey Epstein's black book (contact directory) with seven phone numbers.
documentedGhislaine Maxwell's social network was compared favorably to Murdoch's in a Vanity Fair article forwarded by Epstein to Jes Staley, stating 'Her rolodex would blow away almost anyone else's I can think of--probably even Rupert Murdochs'.'
documentedMurdoch's Wall Street Journal published an article on December 17 (year unclear) referenced in emails relating to the Epstein case by a third party invoking international law.
documentedMurdoch was a competitor of Robert Maxwell (Ghislaine Maxwell's father) in the British newspaper industry, as described in Virginia Giuffre's memoir.
documentedNews Corp, Murdoch's company, helped place CCTV programming on Time Warner and News Corp networks.
documentedLegal Status
Murdoch is named in Epstein's black book and referenced in numerous case-related documents, but exclusively in the context of his media empire, social prominence, or political relationships. No allegations of wrongdoing related to Epstein have been made against him in any of the provided documents.
Notable Statements(1)
“Her rolodex would blow away almost anyone else's I can think of--probably even Rupert Murdochs'.”
Key Relationships(5)
Murdoch appeared in Epstein's black book with seven phone numbers, indicating Epstein maintained contact information for Murdoch. [dc-1508960]
Ghislaine Maxwell's social network was compared to Murdoch's in a Vanity Fair article, and Murdoch was a competitor of her father Robert Maxwell in the British newspaper business. [sd-10-EFTA01301012, dc-7010929]
Robert Maxwell, Ghislaine's father, competed against Murdoch in the British newspaper industry, including ownership of the Daily Mirror. Virginia Giuffre's memoir describes Robert Maxwell 'countering his wits against the likes of Rupert Murdoch.' [dc-7010929, d-25556]
Multiple documents describe Murdoch's political relationship with Donald Trump, including post-election gatherings at Trump Tower and advisory discussions about personnel decisions such as Steve Bannon's role. [kaggle-ho-019898, kaggle-ho-020017, kaggle-ho-019929]
A Vanity Fair article about Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell referencing Murdoch was forwarded by Epstein to Jes Staley via email on March 8, 2011. [sd-10-EFTA01301012, efta-01301012]
Timeline(3 events)
Listed in Jeffrey Epstein's black book with seven phone numbers.
Vanity Fair article by Vicky Ward comparing Ghislaine Maxwell's social contacts to Murdoch's is forwarded by Epstein to Jes Staley via email.
Third-party email references 'Rupert Murdoch's Wall Street Journal' in the context of Epstein case coverage and international law invocations.
At a Glance
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1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 7 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
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Offshore Connections (1)
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Murdoch - Keith Rupert
Black Book Entry
Document Mentions
Email Mentions (8)
RE: Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance
Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance <http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2O11/O3/notes- on-new-yorks-oddest-cou ple-jeffrey-
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Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance <http://www.vanityfair.comionline/daily/2on/o3/notes- on-new- yorks- o ddest-couple-j effre
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Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance <http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2011/03/notes-on-new-yorks-oddest-couple-jeffrey-ep
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Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance <http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2011/03/notes-on-new-yorks-oddest-couple-jeffrey-ep
Re: Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance
Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance <http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2011/03/notes-on-new-yorks-oddest-couple-jeffrey-e
Re: Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance
Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance <http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2011/03/notes- on-new-yorks-oddest-couple-jeffrey-e
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Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance by Vicky Ward March 8, 2011, 2:30 PM "I've got a story idea for you. The rebuilding of In
RE: Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance
Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance <http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/24311/433/notes-on-new-yorks-oddest-couple-jeffrey-
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