Jean Luc Brunel

Person
Mentions
82
Relationships
36
Events
21
Documents
34
Also known as:
Brunel

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36 total relationships
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person Jeffrey Epstein
Business associate
11 Very Strong
8
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person Jeffrey Epstein
Friend
10 Very Strong
5
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person Underage girls from Eastern Europe and South America
Recruiter recruit
7
1
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person Jeff Fuller
Business associate
7
2
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person Jeffrey Epstein
Correspondent
7
1
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person Alla Amantova
Professional peer supporter
6
1
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person Eileen Ford
Professional separation
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1
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person Claudia Midolo
Professional peer supporter
6
1
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person Vladimir Yudashkin
Business associate
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1
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person Liza Zazdravnih
Business associate
6
1
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person Unidentified Signatory
Professional
5
1
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person Jolanta Sadauskiene
Business associate
5
1
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person Dr. Royce Jalazo
Doctor patient
5
1
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person Liza Marlow
Professional
5
1
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person Erik Makans
Professional reference
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1
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person Naomi Campbell
Agent model
5
1
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person Jean Claude Killy
Business associate
5
1
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person management
Professional
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1
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person Epstein
Alleged association
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1
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person MC2
Ownership
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1
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person MC2
Business associate
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person JEFFREY
Business associate
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1
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person Mr. Epstein
Co conspirator alleged
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person MC2 Models Miami LLC
Employee
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organization MC2
Employee
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Date Event Type Description Location Actions
N/A N/A Diane Sawyer produced a 60 Minutes segment on a sex scandal involving Brunel. CBS View
N/A N/A Cancellation of Brunel's visa application N/A View
N/A N/A Photo shoot with Russian models The Island (Little St. James) View
N/A N/A Brunel's scheduled deposition Unknown View
N/A N/A Filing of Form I-129 USCIS View
N/A N/A Attempted deposition of Jean Luc Brunel Unknown View
2019-07-07 N/A FBI operation to contact/approach 10 identified co-conspirators immediately following Jeffrey Eps... New York, Boston, Florida, ... View
2015-01-01 N/A Brunel filed his own motion denying roles and claiming Epstein obstructed his deposition. Legal Court View
2015-01-01 N/A Brunel filed a motion denying he had any role and claiming Epstein obstructed. Unknown (Legal filing) View
2014-12-12 N/A Outpatient individual psychotherapy session Ft. Lauderdale, FL (Implied... View
2014-10-17 N/A Rejection of contract by Liza Zazdravnih due to allegations against Jean Luc Brunel. United Sates (Contract loca... View
2014-10-15 N/A Conversation between Jolanta and Jean Luc regarding the placement of a model. Unknown View
2010-08-27 N/A Lost business opportunity: Plaintiff Brunel forced to forego meeting with Agence France Presse to... Unknown View
2009-07-01 N/A The FBI is investigating Jean Luc Brunel and his MC2 modeling agency. N/A View
2006-01-01 N/A 2006 Models New Generation program Broadcast in over 202 count... View
2005-10-01 N/A Brunel launched MC2 Model Management. Worldwide (New York, Miami,... View
2004-09-01 N/A $1 Million wire transfer from Epstein to Brunel. Offshore Bank Account View
2004-01-01 N/A Jeffrey Epstein made a $1 million wire transfer to Brunel's offshore bank account. N/A View
2002-09-03 N/A Transatlantic flight Paris to NY Paris (LFPB) to JFK View
1975-01-01 N/A Brunel created 'El Mono Desnudo' bar. Iberian Peninsula View
1970-01-01 N/A Jean Luc Brunel founded Jean Luc Relations Publique. France View

EFTA00037366.pdf

This document is an internal FBI email chain dated July 7, 2019 (the day after Jeffrey Epstein's arrest), discussing the status of locating and contacting '10 CO conspirators.' The email confirms attempts to contact Jean-Luc Brunel and Ghislaine Maxwell (who was located in Boston), as well as potential contact with Les Wexner in Ohio. It details a multi-state coordination involving New York, Florida, Boston, and Ohio.

Email chain / fbi internal communication
2025-12-25

EFTA00030842.pdf

This document is an email chain from January 2021 between the U.S. Embassy in Paris and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY). The correspondence concerns the coordination and submission of a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) request to France regarding 'Brunel' (likely Jean-Luc Brunel). The emails discuss drafting the request and debriefing a meeting held with French authorities about the matter.

Email chain / legal correspondence
2025-12-25

EFTA00021719.pdf

This document is an email header dated January 12, 2021, with the subject 'RE: Brunel', likely referring to Jean-Luc Brunel. The email was blind copied (Bcc) to a Department of Justice address (usahub-usajournal111@usa.doj.gov), suggesting it is part of an internal communication regarding the investigation or legal proceedings.

Email header / metadata
2025-12-25

EFTA00020904.pdf

This document is a heavily redacted email record dated January 20, 2021, originating from a Department of Justice email address (@usa.doj.gov). The subject line is 'Re: Brunel', likely referring to Jean-Luc Brunel, a key figure in the Epstein investigation who was arrested in December 2020. The document appears to be part of an internal communication or filing system (USAHUB-USAJournal111).

Email / government correspondence
2025-12-25

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This document appears to be a scanned excerpt (pages 8 and 129) from a book, likely 'Filthy Rich' by James Patterson, stamped as evidence for the House Oversight Committee. It details Jeffrey Epstein's lifestyle, high-profile parties, and the role of Nadia Marcinkova, who is identified as a girlfriend and an alleged accomplice in sexual assaults on minors. The text also briefly mentions legal motions filed by 'Brunel' (Jean-Luc Brunel) in 2015 regarding his association with Epstein.

Book excerpt / congressional evidence
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a book (likely 'Filthy Rich' or similar investigative work) included in a House Oversight file. It details the lifestyle of Jeffrey Epstein, his travel habits, and the high-profile nature of his parties in New York. Specifically, it focuses on Nadia Marcinkova, describing her as a girlfriend of Epstein and alleging, based on Palm Beach police statements, that she was a willing accomplice in the sexual assault of underage females. The partial text on the left page references Jean-Luc Brunel and legal motions filed in 2015 regarding depositions and his association with Epstein.

Book excerpt / government investigation file
2025-11-19

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This document is an email dated December 23, 2014, labeled as 'Exhibit N' from a House Oversight file. In the email, licensed psychologist Dr. Royce Jalazo formally notifies Joe Titone that Jean Luc Brunel attended an outpatient individual psychotherapy session on December 12, 2014, at his Ft. Lauderdale practice.

Email / legal exhibit
2025-11-19

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This document is page 2 of a USCIS Notice of Action (Request for Evidence) regarding an O-1B visa petition filed by MC2 Models Miami LLC on behalf of Jean Luc Brunel. USCIS questions whether Brunel meets the 'extraordinary ability' criteria and suggests that a previous approval of his status might have been made in error based on the duties described. The document notes that peer support letters were submitted by Claudia Midolo and Alla Amantova.

Uscis notice of action (form i-797) - request for evidence
2025-11-19

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This document is a letter dated September 16, 2014, sent to the USCIS Vermont Service Center in support of an O-1 Non-Immigrant Visa petition for Jean Luc Brunel. The author, an agent at Two Management in Los Angeles, attests to Brunel's 'extraordinary ability' as a high-fashion art director, citing his work with major brands like Calvin Klein, Gucci, and Dior.

Letter of support / visa petition recommendation
2025-11-19

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This document is the bottom portion of a letter of recommendation written by an individual named Erik Makans (spelling approximate due to blur) on behalf of Jean Luc Brunel. The letter praises Brunel's 'artistic vision' and success in finding fashion models for the United States market. The document bears a House Oversight Committee Bates stamp.

Partial letter / letter of recommendation
2025-11-19

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A formal letter dated September 17, 2014, from Liza Marlow, Senior Talent Producer at Nordstrom, addressed to USCIS. The letter supports the O-1 Non-Immigrant Visa petition for Jean Luc Brunel, characterizing him as an 'extraordinary' talent coordinator and art director who has scouted models for major publications. The document bears a House Oversight Committee Bates stamp.

Letter of support / visa petition recommendation
2025-11-19

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This document is a support letter dated September 16, 2014, written by Lisa Broker, an agent at Two Management, to USCIS regarding an O-1 Non-immigrant Visa Petition for Jean Luc Brunel. Broker attests to Brunel's 'extraordinary ability' as an art director in the fashion industry, citing his work with major clients like Calvin Klein, Gucci, and Christian Dior.

Visa support letter / recommendation letter
2025-11-19

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This document is a legal brief or support letter arguing for Jean Luc Brunel's eligibility for a specific visa classification (likely O-1 based on the INA and CFR citations regarding extraordinary ability). It details his 25-year career in the fashion industry, his role at MC2 Models, his involvement in the '2006 Models New Generation program,' and his success in discovering or representing high-profile supermodels such as Christy Turlington and Naomi Campbell. The document lists numerous major fashion campaigns and brands Brunel has worked with to establish his international reputation.

Legal brief / immigration support letter
2025-11-19

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This document is an excerpt from a biography or legal petition (likely for a visa) outlining the career of Jean-Luc Brunel. It details his history as a model agent for major supermodels (Campbell, Turlington, etc.), his founding of MC2 Model Management in 2005, and his earlier career in public relations and hospitality dating back to the 1970s. The document references several attached exhibits supporting his professional standing.

Legal correspondence / visa support letter (excerpt)
2025-11-19

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An email from Michael Sanka to Jean Luc Brunel dated December 12, 2014, marked as Exhibit F in a House Oversight investigation. Sanka informs Brunel that their modeling scouting operations are in crisis because parents researching Brunel on Google find 'Sex Trafficking' allegations and refuse to let their daughters work with the agency. Sanka warns that they will be unable to sign new models within three months unless Brunel takes action to deny the allegations officially.

Email
2025-11-19

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This document is an email dated October 17, 2014, marked as Exhibit C in a House Oversight investigation. Vladimir Yudashkin of 1 MotherAgency writes to Jean Luc Brunel to inform him that a model, Liza Zazdravnih, has refused to sign a contract with MC2. The refusal is explicitly due to the model discovering online articles alleging Brunel's involvement in illegal activities with young models, leading her to fear for her safety.

Email / legal exhibit
2025-11-19

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An email dated October 15, 2014, from Jolanta Sadauskiene (owner of Modilinos model agency) to Jean Luc Brunel. Sadauskiene informs Brunel that a prospective model has refused to be placed with him in NYC or Miami after finding negative articles about him on the internet. The email is marked as Exhibit B and bears a House Oversight stamp.

Email
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a House Oversight report containing an article by Conchita Sarnoff dated February 10, 2012. The article discusses the lack of regulation in the modeling industry facilitating child sex trafficking, specifically highlighting Jean Luc Brunel's connection to Jeffrey Epstein and his history of allegations. It mentions Brunel's agency MC2 and his past dissociation from Eileen Ford following a media exposé.

Article / investigative report (included in house oversight documents)
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be an investigative article (likely from The Daily Beast) submitted as evidence to the House Oversight Committee. It details the legal troubles of Epstein employee Rodriguez, Epstein's financial influence over the Palm Beach Police Department via donations, and his alleged sex trafficking operation involving Jean Luc Brunel and the MC2 modeling agency. It highlights a specific $1 million wire transfer from Epstein to Brunel in 2004 and describes a racketeering pattern involving Maxwell, Marcinkova, and others.

Investigative journalism article / house oversight evidence
2025-11-19

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This document, authored by Conchita Sarnoff and bearing a House Oversight Bates stamp, summarizes reporting by The Daily Beast regarding the special legal treatment Jeffrey Epstein received. It details his lenient plea deal, the submission of a private psychological report by Dr. Stephen Alexander, and a $1 million payment to Jean Luc Brunel, whose agency MC2 allegedly recruited girls transported on Epstein's jets. It also includes a denial of ongoing investigations by Epstein's lawyer, Jack Goldberger.

Article / investigative report excerpt (likely from a congressional file)
2025-11-19

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This document is a printout of a Daily Beast article from July 29, 2010, reporting that the DOJ was investigating Jeffrey Epstein for child trafficking following his release from jail on lesser charges. It highlights that the FBI was also investigating Epstein's friend Jean Luc Brunel and his MC2 modeling agency for allegedly sourcing girls from overseas for Epstein. The article discusses the legal implications of the non-prosecution agreement versus potential new federal charges.

News article printout
2025-11-19

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This page from a civil complaint details claims by Plaintiff Brunel and MC2 against Jeffrey Epstein. It alleges that Epstein forced the plaintiff to commit illegal acts, subverted justice, and destroyed the MC2 business. Count III specifically alleges Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress upon Brunel caused by Epstein's 'illegal conduct with under-aged girls' which was falsely linked to the plaintiffs.

Legal pleading / civil complaint
2025-11-19

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This document is page 6 of a legal filing involving Plaintiff Brunel and his agency MC2, arguing that they have suffered severe financial damages and reputational harm solely due to their association with Jeffrey Epstein. It cites deposition testimony from Maritza Vasquez to claim Brunel was not involved in sex trafficking, details Brunel's inability to secure a U.S. visa, and states that MC2 went from being worth millions to being 'almost worthless.' The document references exhibits including visa documentation and a 2014 email from Jeff Fuller.

Legal filing / court pleading
2025-11-19

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This page from a legal filing (House Oversight document) outlines specific damages claimed by Plaintiff Brunel and his agency, MC2. It lists four specific examples (Exhibits D, E, F, and G) of lost business relationships and opportunities resulting from 'false links' between the Plaintiff and Jeffrey Epstein's illegal sex trafficking activities. The text cites emails from Mega Partners, Agence France Presse, and a talent scout named Michael Sanka, all of whom distanced themselves from Brunel due to the negative publicity surrounding the Epstein scandal.

Legal filing / court document (likely a complaint)
2025-11-19

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This document is a handwritten flight log from September 2002 detailing flights on Jeffrey Epstein's aircraft (N908JE and N909JE). It documents a high-profile trip to Africa involving President Bill Clinton, Kevin Spacey, Chris Tucker, and Ghislaine Maxwell, visiting locations including Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Mozambique, and South Africa. It also records flights involving Jean Luc Brunel and various female passengers between Paris, New York, and the US Virgin Islands (TIST).

Flight log
2025-11-19
Total Received
$11,000,000.00
11 transactions
Total Paid
$0.00
0 transactions
Net Flow
$11,000,000.00
11 total transactions
Date Type From To Amount Description Actions
N/A Received Jeffrey Epstein Jean Luc Brunel $1,000,000.00 Epstein gave $1 million to his friend Jean Luc ... View
N/A Received Jeffrey Epstein Jean Luc Brunel $1,000,000.00 Epstein gave $1 million to his friend Jean Luc ... View
N/A Received Jeffrey Epstein Jean Luc Brunel $1,000,000.00 Epstein gave $1 million to his friend Jean Luc ... View
N/A Received Jeffrey Epstein Jean Luc Brunel $1,000,000.00 Epstein gave $1 million to Jean Luc Brunel arou... View
N/A Received Jeffrey Epstein Jean Luc Brunel $1,000,000.00 Epstein gave $1 million to Jean Luc Brunel arou... View
N/A Received Jeffrey Epstein Jean Luc Brunel $1,000,000.00 Epstein gave $1 million to Jean Luc Brunel arou... View
N/A Received Jeffrey Epstein Jean Luc Brunel $1,000,000.00 Monetary relationship revealed; funding around ... View
2004-09-01 Received Jeffrey Epstein Jean Luc Brunel $1,000,000.00 Wire transfer just as Brunel was setting up MC2. View
2004-01-01 Received Jeffrey Epstein Jean Luc Brunel $1,000,000.00 A $1 million wire transfer from Epstein to Brun... View
2004-01-01 Received Jeffrey Epstein Jean Luc Brunel $1,000,000.00 A $1 million wire transfer from Epstein to Brun... View
2004-01-01 Received Jeffrey Epstein Jean Luc Brunel $1,000,000.00 A $1 million wire transfer from Epstein to Brun... View
As Sender
4
As Recipient
7
Total
11

No Subject

From: Jeffrey Epstein
To: Jean Luc Brunel

Plaintiff Brunel incurred expenses in following Epstein's commands.

Commands
N/A

Visa Application

From: Jean Luc Brunel
To: PRC / US Government

Plaintiff Brunel forced to cancel latest visa application due to delays.

Visa application
N/A

Scouting

From: Michael Sanka
To: Jean Luc Brunel

Michael Sanka warns Jean Luc Brunel that their modeling scouting business is failing because parents Google Brunel's name and see 'Sex Trafficking' allegations. He states they cannot sign new girls and requests Brunel get an official letter denying the truth of the allegations.

Email
2014-12-12

The situation with Liza Zazdravnih

From: Vladimir Yudashkin @ 1...
To: Jean Luc Brunel

Vladimir informs Jean Luc that model Liza Zazdravnih refuses to sign with MC2 in the US because she found articles online accusing Brunel of illegal activities with young models and fears he will force her into similar acts.

Email
2014-10-17

The situation with Liza Zazdravnih

From: Vladimir Yudashkin @ 1...
To: Jean Luc Brunel

Vladimir informs Jean Luc that model Liza Zazdravnih refuses to sign with MC2 in the US because she found articles online accusing Brunel of illegal activities with young models and fears he will force her into similar acts.

Email
2014-10-17

(No Subject)

From: Jolanta Modilinos (Jol...
To: Jean Luc Brunel

Jolanta informs Jean Luc that a specific model has refused placement with him in NYC and Miami after finding negative articles about him on the internet.

Email
2014-10-15

Re:

From: Jean Luc Brunel
To: Jeffrey Epstein

A brief response ('This is not bad') to a forwarded article.

Email
2011-03-08

Re:

From: Jean Luc Brunel
To: Jeffrey Epstein

A short message, 'This is not bad', in response to a forwarded article.

Email
2011-03-08

Re:

From: Jean Luc Brunel
To: Jeffrey Epstein

A short message, 'This is not bad', in response to a forwarded article.

Email
2011-03-08

Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance

From: Jeffrey Epstein
To: Jean Luc Brunel

Jeffrey Epstein forwarded a link to a Vanity Fair article about himself and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Email
2011-03-08

Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance

From: Jeffrey Epstein
To: Jean Luc Brunel

Jeffrey Epstein forwarded a link to a Vanity Fair article about himself and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Email
2011-03-08

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