Relationship Details

Richard M. Berman Judge defendant Jeffrey Epstein

Connected Entities

Entity A
Richard M. Berman
Type: person
Mentions: 381
Entity B
Jeffrey Epstein
Type: person
Mentions: 18341
Also known as: Jeffrey, Jeff / Jeffrey Epstein, JEFFREY EPSTEIN (property owner), Jeffrey Epstein (subject), Jeffrey Epstein (property owner), Jeffrey Epstein (Jeff), Epstein (Jeffrey Epstein), Jeffrey Epstein (intended recipient), Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine, e (likely Jeffrey Epstein), Jeffrey Epstein (implied sender), Epstein's Lawyer and Jeffrey Epstein

Evidence

Berman signs the order in the case against Epstein

Order signed by Berman in case against Epstein

RICHARD M. BERMAN, United States District Judge... produce to JEFFREY EPSTEIN, the defendant

Berman is addressed as the Judge in the case filing for case 1:19-cr-00490 (Epstein's case).

Judge Berman issuing order in case against Defendant Epstein

Presiding Judge over Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB

Judge Berman signed the endorsement in USA v. Epstein

Berman is the judge presiding over Epstein's criminal case 19 Cr 490

Berman is the presiding judge in US vs Epstein.

Judge Berman issuing an order in the case against defendant Epstein.

Case caption 'United States v. Jeffrey Epstein'

Berman is the judge presiding over Epstein's criminal case.

Source Documents (12)

EFTA00009658.pdf

Legal Document (Protective Order) • 579 KB
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This document is a Protective Order filed on July 25, 2019, in the case of United States v. Jeffrey Epstein in the Southern District of New York. The order, signed by Judge Richard M. Berman, strictly regulates the handling of 'Discovery' materials to protect the privacy of uncharged individuals and prevent leaks to the media or internet. It specifically prohibits Epstein from possessing confidential materials outside the presence of his counsel and mandates that defense teams encrypt digital discovery materials.

EFTA00028335.pdf

Email Chain / Court Notice (Notice of Electronic Filing) • 90.8 KB
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This document is an email chain forwarding a 'Notice of Electronic Filing' from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York regarding the case USA v. Epstein (1:19-cr-00490-RMB). The notice, dated July 12, 2019, details a Memo Endorsement signed by Judge Richard M. Berman, which denied an application for an extension of time, noting that it was 'Hard to imagine it would take the Govt extra time to review submission.' The document includes standard ECF warnings and document stamp details.

050.pdf

Court Order • 35.7 KB
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A court order from the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, dated August 26, 2019, in the case of United States of America v. Jeffrey Epstein. Judge Richard M. Berman orders that the hearing scheduled for the following day, August 27, 2019, at 10:30 a.m., will take place in Courtroom 110 of the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse at 40 Foley Square.

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Court Order • 527 KB
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A court order issued by Judge Richard M. Berman on August 21, 2019, scheduling a hearing for August 27, 2019, regarding the dismissal (*nolle prosequi*) of the indictment against Jeffrey Epstein following his death. The order explicitly states that victims and their counsel will be given the opportunity to be heard at this proceeding, citing the public's informational interest in the process.

012-02.pdf

Court Order (Order For Admission Pro Hac Vice) • 22.9 KB
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This document is a court order filed on July 15, 2019, in the Southern District of New York, granting attorney Martin G. Weinberg's motion to be admitted Pro Hac Vice. This admission allows Weinberg, a Massachusetts-based attorney, to serve as co-counsel for the defendant, Jeffrey Epstein, in criminal case No. 19 Cr 490 under Judge Richard M. Berman.

069.pdf

Legal Correspondence / Victim Letter / Memo Endorsement • 291 KB
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This document is a letter dated August 4, 2025, from an anonymous victim/survivor to Judge Richard M. Berman regarding the case United States v. Jeffrey Epstein. The author criticizes the DOJ's handling of the 'Epstein Files' and the lack of transparency, while simultaneously pleading for strict redactions to protect victim identities. The judge endorsed the memo, ordering it to be docketed and filed.

046.pdf

Legal Correspondence / Official Letter • 229 KB
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A letter dated August 12, 2019, from MCC Warden Lamine N'Diaye to Judge Richard Berman regarding Jeffrey Epstein. The Warden confirms that ongoing FBI and OIG investigations will cover a specific incident involving Epstein that occurred at the MCC on or about July 23, 2019. Due to these active investigations, the Warden declines to divulge information about a completed internal investigation regarding that same incident.

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Court Order (Protective Order) • 496 KB
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This document is the first page of a Protective Order filed on July 25, 2019, in the case of United States v. Jeffrey Epstein (19 Cr. 490). Judge Richard M. Berman outlines the necessity of restricting the dissemination of discovery materials to protect the privacy of individuals, prevent interference with ongoing investigations of uncharged individuals, and avoid prejudicial pretrial publicity.

EFTA00028549.pdf

Court Order • 155 KB
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A court order from the Southern District of New York dated August 21, 2019, signed by Judge Richard M. Berman. The order schedules a hearing for August 27, 2019, to discuss the nolle prosequi (dismissal) order proposed by the US Attorney following Jeffrey Epstein's death, explicitly noting the public's informational interest and inviting victims to be heard.

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Legal Filing / Court Document (Letter Brief) • 617 KB
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This document is page 3 of a legal filing (Document 24) from July 16, 2019, addressed to Judge Richard M. Berman in the case of United States v. Jeffrey Epstein (Case 1:19-cr-00490). The text argues for the defendant's right to bail, contending that denying bail based on wealth violates the Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments. It cites specific case law (Brinson, Afyare, Gardner) to argue that the presumption against release in § 1591 prosecutions is rebuttable.

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Court Order • 415 KB
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This is a court order filed on August 26, 2019, in the Southern District of New York (Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB). Judge Richard M. Berman orders that the hearing scheduled for the following day, August 27, 2019, will take place in Courtroom 110 at the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse. Note: This date is after Epstein's death (August 10, 2019), suggesting this was a procedural hearing regarding the dismissal of the indictment or related matters.

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Court Order • 418 KB
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This is a court order from the Southern District of New York dated July 25, 2025, presided over by Judge Richard M. Berman in the case against Jeffrey Epstein. The order denies a motion to intervene submitted via letter by MSW Media, Inc., citing legal precedents including United States v. Aref and United States v. Saipov, though the court notes it will consider the views expressed in the letter.

Mutual Connections

Entities connected to both Richard M. Berman and Jeffrey Epstein

Geoffrey S. Berman (person)
anonymous victim (person)
The government (organization)
Warden N'Diaye (person)
Warden (person)
William Barr (person)
REID WEINGARTEN (person)
GEOFFREY S. BERMAN (person)
Lamine N’Diaye (person)
Marc Fernich (person)

Richard M. Berman's Other Relationships

Judicial Jeffrey Epstein
Strength: 19/10 View
Professional Jeffrey Epstein
Strength: 10/10 View
Professional Geoffrey S. Berman
Strength: 7/10 View
Defendant judge Jeffrey Epstein
Strength: 7/10 View
Professional Paul A. Engelmayer
Strength: 6/10 View

Jeffrey Epstein's Other Relationships

Business associate GHISLAINE MAXWELL
Strength: 238/10 View
Client Jack Goldberger
Strength: 49/10 View
Co defendants SARAH KELLEN
Strength: 49/10 View
Co conspirators GHISLAINE MAXWELL
Strength: 49/10 View
Client Martin Weinberg
Strength: 38/10 View

Relationship Metadata

Type
Judge defendant
Relationship Strength
16/10
Strong relationship with substantial evidence
Source Documents
12
Extracted
2025-11-20 20:33
Last Updated
2025-12-26 12:28

Entity Network Stats

Richard M. Berman 41 relationships
Jeffrey Epstein 5465 relationships
Mutual connections 10

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