Ghislaine was Epstein's 'go-to person to handle everything else that was not business-related with his company.' The witness 'thought they were a couple in the mid '90s' and observed them making 'travel plans together' and talking. The question of whether they had a 'romantic relationship' is discussed.
Ghislaine was Epstein's 'go-to person to handle everything else that was not business-related with his company.' The witness 'thought they were a couple in the mid '90s' and observed them making 'travel plans together' and talking. The question of whether they had a 'romantic relationship' is discussed.
The document states they had a 'personal relationship' that 'fizzled out' around 2000 or the early 2000s. Ghislaine continued to work for him ('decorating and house managers'), travel with him, and was still considered his 'friend' after their personal relationship ended, though her overall role was perceived as 'decreasing'.
The document states they were 'friends' and 'companions', and that 'she became his employee'. Her role was to administer his real estate portfolio.
The witness states they were not aware of anything more than them being a 'couple' and that their view on whether the relationship was romantic is 'blurry'.
The questioning contrasts Ghislaine's potential need to fly commercial or on a shared jet with flying on 'Jeffrey Epstein's plane', implying a close association.
The witness notes a change in Ghislaine's behavior, stating she was 'dating other men and not coming to the office as much' in the last two years of the witness's employment, suggesting a shift in their relationship.
The document states they had a 'companionship' that ended, but she 'still remained an employee' and 'still worked for Epstein'.
The witness notes a change in their dynamic, stating that during the last two years of their employment, Ghislaine was 'dating other men and not coming to the office as much'.
The document establishes that they maintained separate residences in New York from 1991 to the 2000s, but the witness would perform tasks for both, such as picking up luggage, indicating their affairs were connected.
The document establishes that they maintained separate residences in New York from 1991 to the 2000s, but the witness would perform tasks for both, such as picking up luggage, indicating their affairs were connected.
The testimony describes a relationship that was personal/romantic in the 1990s but later transitioned to a professional one (she worked for him, took care of residences) and a friendship. The witness confirms that her role in his life and business appeared to lessen in the 2000s.
The testimony describes a relationship that was personal/romantic in the 1990s but later transitioned to a professional one (she worked for him, took care of residences) and a friendship. The witness confirms that her role in his life and business appeared to lessen in the 2000s.
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This document is a partial transcript of a cross-examination from August 10, 2022, in a legal case. The witness, Visoski, testifies about Ghislaine's role as a 'go-to person' for Epstein's non-business matters and their personal relationship in the mid-1990s. Visoski describes observing them as a couple, making travel plans, and interacting, while also expressing ambiguity about definitively labeling their relationship as 'romantic'.
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This document is a transcript of a direct examination of a witness named Espinosa, filed on August 10, 2022. The witness testifies about visitors to Jeffrey Epstein's office, stating that Ghislaine's presence decreased in the last two years of their employment. Espinosa identifies several female visitors, including Celina Midelfart, Shelly Lewis, Jane, and Gwendolyn Beck, describing them as 'young women' who appeared to be 'eighteen and over'.
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This document is a page from a court transcript dated August 10, 2022, detailing the cross-examination of a witness named Visoski. The witness clarifies that Ghislaine's New York residence was at 116 East 65th Street and confirms that from 1991 through the 2000s, Ghislaine maintained a residence separate from Jeffrey Epstein's. The witness also states they would pick up luggage for both Ghislaine and Jeffrey Epstein, but from their respective residences.
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This document is a transcript of a court cross-examination of a witness named Rodgers, filed on August 10, 2022. The questioning focuses on the witness's perception of the relationship between Ghislaine and Epstein, establishing that their personal/romantic relationship ended in the 1990s and that Ghislaine's role in Epstein's life and business affairs diminished during the 2000s.
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This document is a page from the court transcript of a cross-examination of a witness named Visoski, filed on August 10, 2022. The questioning focuses on the witness's knowledge of the relationship between Ghislaine and Epstein, establishing that their personal relationship ended around the year 2000, but Ghislaine continued to work for and travel with Epstein in a professional capacity, although her overall role in his life was perceived to be decreasing.
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This document is a page from a court transcript of an opening statement by Ms. Sternheim. She describes the relationship between Ghislaine and Epstein, stating it evolved from friendship to an employer-employee dynamic where Ghislaine managed his extensive real estate portfolio. The statement also outlines Epstein's lifestyle, including his various properties in Palm Beach, Santa Fe, and the Virgin Islands, and foreshadows testimony about their separate travels and Epstein's relationships with other women.
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This document is a page from the court transcript of a cross-examination of a witness named Visoski, filed on August 10, 2022. The questioning focuses on the witness's observations of Jeffrey Epstein's relationships in the mid-1990s, establishing that many women flew with Epstein, sometimes without Ghislaine, and that the witness's understanding of any romantic involvement was 'blurry.' The witness identifies Eva Dubin as the only person they considered to be Epstein's girlfriend, having been introduced as one of his 'original first girlfriends'.
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This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, detailing the cross-examination of a witness named Rodgers. The questioning focuses on Jeffrey Epstein's associates, confirming a romantic relationship with Shelly Lewis in 2002 and probing the specifics of Ghislaine's access to a shared charter plane, suggesting her access may have been limited to the 1990s.
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This document is a page from the direct examination transcript of a witness named Espinosa, filed on August 10, 2022. The witness testifies about visitors to Jeffrey Epstein's office, stating that female visitors appeared to be 'eighteen and over.' Espinosa names Celina Midelfart, Shelly Lewis, Jane, and Gwendolyn Beck as women they recall visiting Epstein's office.
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This document is a page from a court transcript of an opening statement by Ms. Sternheim. She describes Jeffrey Epstein's use of private jets as 'commuter jets' for a wide variety of guests, including friends, professionals, and girlfriends. Sternheim also outlines the relationship between Epstein and Ghislaine, stating that their personal 'companionship' ended, but Ghislaine continued to work for him as an employee.
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