Relationship Details

Jeffrey Epstein Business associate Jean-Luc Brunel

Connected Entities

Entity A
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
Entity B
Jean-Luc Brunel
Type: person
Mentions: 224

Evidence

Brunel lived in Epstein's house on El Brillo Way while Epstein was serving time in the Stockade.

Brunel sued Epstein in 2015; claimed Epstein told him to avoid deposition.

Epstein quoted defending Brunel against trafficking allegations.

Brunel filed civil lawsuit against Epstein... alleging that Epstein had obstructed justice by telling him to avoid having his deposition taken.

Brunel avoided deposition in Epstein's sex related cases.

Footnote states Brunel is under investigation for alleged sexual assaults by Jeffrey Epstein.

Brunel lived in Epstein's house (El Brillo Way) while Epstein was in jail.

Brunel scouted talent, Epstein provided financial support to agency.

Pictured sitting together inside a private aircraft.

Photographed standing together in a private residence.

Inclusion in Epstein-related evidence files (EFTA identifier).

Presence at Epstein's private island residence (Little St. James) as indicated by the EFTA evidence file context and location.

Presence in Epstein-related evidence files (EFTA prefix).

Photographed together sharing space on a yacht.

Presence at what appears to be Epstein's private island property (Little St. James) as indicated by the file source (EFTA) and location features.

Presence in Epstein-related evidentiary files (EFTA Bates stamp series).

Traveling together on a private jet, seated next to each other in a casual setting.

Pictured together sharing a golf cart in a casual setting.

Standing together in close proximity in the background of the photograph.

Photo is part of the EFTA (Epstein Files) evidence collection (EFTA00003399), showing Brunel likely on Epstein's private jet.

Document is part of the Epstein file release (EFTA identifier).

Presence at Epstein's private property (Zorro Ranch).

Photographed together in a private residential setting.

Inclusion in Epstein-related evidence files (EFTA prefix).

Photographed traveling and walking together in public.

Photos of Brunel found in Epstein's seized data; French investigating Brunel's involvement.

Handwritten note: '"Scout" for young females'

Text links them through the funding of modeling agencies and the acquisition of women.

Photographed together in a casual, private setting (shirtless/vacation attire) on what appears to be private property.

Brunel sued Epstein; Brunel has been linked to Epstein and accused of supplying him with underage girls.

Traveling together on private jet

Source Documents (31)

EFTA00003483.pdf

Photograph / Legal Exhibit • 1.16 MB
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This document is a photograph marked with the exhibit label EFTA00003483. It depicts the interior of a grand room with high ceilings, a chandelier, and floor-to-ceiling French windows. Three individuals are standing near the open doors in the background: Jeffrey Epstein on the right, Jean-Luc Brunel on the left, and an individual with a redacted face in the center.

EFTA00003700.pdf

Photograph • 1.32 MB
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This document is a photograph of Jean-Luc Brunel, a known associate of Jeffrey Epstein. He is depicted wearing glasses and a light blue shirt in an indoor setting. The image contains a digital timestamp indicating '9 1:51AM' and an evidence file identifier 'EFTA00003700'.

EFTA00003763.pdf

Photograph • 1.2 MB
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A photograph showing Jean-Luc Brunel sitting cross-legged on a white sofa on the deck of a yacht. He is wearing yellow sunglasses. Two other men are visible lounging in the background. The image includes a digital timestamp '26 3:07PM' and an evidence file number 'EFTA00003763'.

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Legal Filing (Defense Reply Memorandum in Support of Bail) • 664 KB
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This document is a page from a defense filing (Reply Memorandum) dated December 28, 2020, arguing for Ghislaine Maxwell's release on bail. The defense counters flight risk arguments by noting Maxwell has not lived in the UK or France for 30 years and cites the recent arrest of associate Jean-Luc Brunel in France as a deterrent to fleeing there. Additionally, the filing argues that a COVID-19 surge at the MDC and potential suspension of legal communications threaten Maxwell's health and constitutional rights.

EFTA00003717.pdf

Photograph • 1.02 MB
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A digital photograph showing Jean-Luc Brunel standing on a balcony terrace with a tropical sunset and water in the background. The railing design is consistent with architecture found on Jeffrey Epstein's Little St. James island. The image bears a digital timestamp of '25 5:49PM' and a file identifier 'EFTA00003717' in the bottom corners.

EFTA00003510.pdf

Photograph / Evidentiary Image • 989 KB
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This document is an evidentiary photograph (marked EFTA00003510) showing Jean-Luc Brunel seated inside a helicopter. He is wearing sunglasses and a safety harness. A warning sign reading 'DANGER TAIL ROTOR' is visible on the interior wall, confirming the type of aircraft.

EFTA00003848.pdf

Photograph / Exhibit • 115 KB
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A photograph (Bates stamp EFTA00003848) depicting Jeffrey Epstein, Jean-Luc Brunel, and Ghislaine Maxwell socializing inside the cabin of a private aircraft. Epstein is dressed casually in a hoodie, while Brunel wears a yellow sweater and patterned pants.

EFTA00003524.pdf

Photograph / Evidentiary Image • 1.62 MB
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This document is an evidentiary photograph (marked EFTA00003524) depicting Jeffrey Epstein and modeling agent Jean-Luc Brunel riding in a golf cart. Brunel is driving shirtless while speaking on a cell phone, and Epstein is in the passenger seat wearing a blue polo and jeans. The setting appears to be a tropical location with dense vegetation, consistent with Epstein's private island, Little St. James.

EFTA00003399.pdf

Photograph / Evidence Photo • 1.57 MB
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This document is an evidence photograph (EFTA00003399) showing Jean-Luc Brunel sleeping, likely on board a private aircraft. He is holding a copy of Wired magazine from February 2005, which helps date the photograph to around that time.

EFTA00003675.pdf

Photograph / Legal Exhibit • 1.43 MB
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A photograph (marked with exhibit ID EFTA00003675) showing Jean-Luc Brunel posing next to the control panel of a red fire truck. Brunel is dressed in a distinctive colorful jacket and pink pants. The setting appears to be a garage or hangar, likely the fire station located on Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch property in New Mexico.

EFTA00003644.pdf

Photograph • 1.43 MB
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A photograph bearing the Bates stamp EFTA00003644 showing Jeffrey Epstein, Jean-Luc Brunel, and Leslie Wexner seated on white sofas in a living room with stone walls. The setting appears to be Epstein's residence on Little St. James. Magazines and a serving tray with glasses are visible on the ottoman in the foreground.

EFTA00003777.pdf

Photograph / Evidence • 1.31 MB
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A photograph (evidence tag EFTA00003777) depicting Epstein associate Jean-Luc Brunel sitting on a dark blue sofa. He is smiling and speaking on a silver flip phone. The background features a wooden cabinet displaying a model private jet, a glass sculpture, and a framed photo, as well as a large blue artwork on the wall.

EFTA00003203.pdf

Photograph • 348 KB
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A photograph depicting Jean-Luc Brunel and Jeffrey Epstein walking together on a commercial street at night or dusk. The location appears to be Aalborg, Denmark, identifiable by the 'Spar Nord' bank sign and 'Sam' Bar' signage in the background. The subjects are dressed in heavy winter clothing.

C._Contact_Book_(Redacted).pdf

Contact Book / Address Book (Epstein's "Black Book") • 18.1 MB
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This document is a heavily redacted version of Jeffrey Epstein's 'Black Book' (contact list) from approximately 2004-2005. It contains an alphabetical listing of high-profile individuals, politicians, celebrities, and business associates, along with sections for specific locations (Palm Beach, NY, Paris, etc.) and services (Massage, Medical, Aviation). The final page contains significant handwritten notes identifying key witnesses, staff members (chefs, drivers), and specific allegations regarding the procurement of women ('Scout for young females') and interactions with underage girls.

EFTA00003323.pdf

Photograph / Evidence Exhibit • 341 KB
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The document is a photograph labeled EFTA00003323. It depicts Ghislaine Maxwell in the foreground profile, while Jeffrey Epstein (in a red jacket) and Jean-Luc Brunel (in a dark jacket) stand together in the background framed by an ornate archway featuring detailed Islamic/Moorish carvings.

EFTA00003762.pdf

Photograph • 1.33 MB
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A photograph depicting Jean-Luc Brunel sitting on the deck of a boat with turquoise water and a hilly island in the background. The image contains an orange digital timestamp '26 3:07PM' and the document identifier 'EFTA00003762' in the bottom right corner.

EFTA00003846.pdf

Photograph / Evidence • 113 KB
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A photograph taken inside a private aircraft showing three individuals. In the foreground, a woman strongly resembling Ghislaine Maxwell is conversing with a man strongly resembling Jean-Luc Brunel. Jeffrey Epstein is visible in the background seat. The document is marked with the ID EFTA00003846.

EFTA00003387.pdf

Photograph • 1.6 MB
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This document is a photograph showing Jeffrey Epstein inside a private aircraft cabin. He is seated next to a man identified as Jean-Luc Brunel. The only text present in the image is a file identifier code 'EFTA00003387' in the bottom right corner.

EFTA00003764.pdf

Photograph • 1.26 MB
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A photograph showing Jean-Luc Brunel sitting cross-legged on the deck of a yacht wearing yellow sunglasses. Jeffrey Epstein is visible in the background lying on a couch. The image bears a digital timestamp '26 3:07PM' and the Bates stamp 'EFTA00003764'.

EFTA00003718.pdf

Photograph / Evidence File • 1.08 MB
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Evidence photograph (EFTA00003718) depicting Jean-Luc Brunel standing on a terrace, likely at the main house on Little St. James, USVI. The image features a digital timestamp indicating the 25th day of a month at 5:49 PM.

EFTA00010249.pdf

Email forwarding a Law360 News Article • 162 KB
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This document is an email forwarding a Law360 article dated April 24, 2019, detailing a legal victory for Jeffrey Epstein. A Florida appeals court ruled that Jean-Luc Brunel's modeling agency, MC2, failed to properly serve Epstein with a lawsuit because they served his business address rather than his primary residence on Little St. James. The article also references the wider context of Epstein's legal history, including the 2007 plea deal involving Alexander Acosta and allegations connecting Brunel to Epstein's trafficking ring.

EFTA00021720.pdf

Email Correspondence / Internal DOJ Report • 250 KB
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This document contains a series of emails from January 2021 between the US Attorney's Office (SDNY) and the DOJ Attaché at the US Embassy in Paris. They discuss the ongoing French investigation into Jean-Luc Brunel, who was in custody at the time. Key topics include the French authorities' request for evidence from the Epstein investigation (specifically photos and database records using facial recognition), the drafting of Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) requests, and the French judiciary's insistence on reciprocity before sharing their own evidence with the US. The emails also mention the existence of photos of Brunel within seized Epstein evidence and the potential cooperation of two adult victims abused in Paris.

EFTA00003522.pdf

Photograph / Evidence Photo • 1.67 MB
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A photograph (marked with evidence ID EFTA00003522) depicting Jeffrey Epstein seated on a golf cart and his associate Jean-Luc Brunel standing next to him shirtless while talking on a cell phone. The setting appears to be a tropical location with dense foliage, likely Epstein's private island, Little St. James.

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Book Excerpt / Evidence Document (likely from 'Filthy Rich' by James Patterson, submitted to House Oversight Committee) • 1.47 MB
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This document is an excerpt from the book 'Filthy Rich' (submitted as House Oversight evidence) detailing Jeffrey Epstein's controversial work release conditions while jailed at 'the Stockade.' It highlights that Sheriff Bradshaw minimized Epstein's crimes, allowing him to leave jail six days a week to visit his lawyer or foundation. Crucially, it notes that while Epstein was incarcerated, his associate Jean-Luc Brunel took up residence at Epstein's home on El Brillo Way, where Nadia Marcinkova was also present.

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News Article / Investigative Report Printout • 966 KB
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This document is page 21 of a report (likely by Conchita Sarnoff for The Daily Beast) discussing connections between Jeffrey Epstein, Jean-Luc Brunel, and the MC2 modeling agency. It cites witnesses claiming young models from Eastern Europe were frequent guests on Epstein's jets and notes that flight logs often listed passengers simply as "female." The page concludes with an editor's note regarding corrections and a biography of the author.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_011949.jpg

Investigative Report / Media Summary • 2.17 MB
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This page, likely from a House Oversight investigation, summarizes allegations against Jean-Luc Brunel, focusing on his modeling agency MC2 and his past activities in Paris. It includes quotes from rival John Casablancas accusing Brunel of drugging girls and references Brunel avoiding depositions in Jeffrey Epstein's cases. The document also features insights from Katie Ford regarding the parallels between the modeling industry and human trafficking.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021982.jpg

Book Excerpt / Congressional Exhibit • 2.3 MB
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This document is an excerpt from James Patterson's book 'Filthy Rich' (marked as House Oversight evidence) discussing the relationship between Jeffrey Epstein, Leslie Wexner, and French modeling agent Jean-Luc Brunel around 2005. It details how Epstein leveraged his connection to Wexner (Victoria's Secret) and his financial backing of Brunel's agencies (Karin, MC2) to access models, noting Brunel's history of alleged sexual exploitation dating back to a 1988 '60 Minutes' investigation. The text highlights Brunel scouting in former Soviet republics and Epstein paying for models' support and housing.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021984.jpg

Book Excerpt / Evidence Document • 1.82 MB
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This document is a page from a James Patterson book (page 128) submitted as evidence in a House Oversight investigation. It details the fallout for Jean-Luc Brunel, noting that agencies like Modilinos Model Management cut ties with him, and describes a 2015 civil lawsuit Brunel filed against Epstein alleging obstruction of justice and reputation damage. The adjacent page fragment introduces Nadia Marcinkova, describing her as a model who became a willing accomplice in Epstein's abuse of underage females.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022093.jpg

Book Excerpt / Legal Evidence Production • 2.31 MB
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This document is an excerpt from a book by James Patterson (likely 'Filthy Rich'), marked as evidence in a House Oversight investigation. It details the relationship between Jeffrey Epstein, Leslie Wexner, and French modeling agent Jean-Luc Brunel. The text describes how Epstein used his connection to Wexner (Victoria's Secret) and his financial backing of Brunel's agencies (Karin, MC2) to access models, with allegations of visa manipulation and exploitation of young women from former Soviet republics.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022095.jpg

Book Excerpt / Congressional Evidence Exhibit • 1.84 MB
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This document is a page from a James Patterson book (likely 'Filthy Rich') stamped as evidence for the House Oversight Committee. It details the fallout of the Epstein scandal on model agent Jean-Luc Brunel, including business losses and a 2015 lawsuit Brunel filed against Epstein alleging obstruction of justice. A sidebar profile discusses Nadia Marcinkova, identifying her as a model who allegedly became a willing accomplice in Epstein's abuse of underage females.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_010543.jpg

Book Excerpt / Evidence File • 1.55 MB
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This document consists of pages 202-203 from the book 'Filthy Rich' by James Patterson, submitted as evidence in a House Oversight investigation. The text details the lenient work release conditions of Jeffrey Epstein's incarceration at the 'Stockade,' noting he was allowed to leave six days a week to visit his lawyer, foundation, or home in West Palm Beach. Crucially, it identifies Jean-Luc Brunel as residing at Epstein's El Brillo Way home for the duration of Epstein's jail sentence, describing Brunel as a 'suave' man with a French accent.

Mutual Connections

Entities connected to both Jeffrey Epstein and Jean-Luc Brunel

MC2 (person)
Unidentified male 1 (person)
Naomi Campbell (person)
JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN (person)
GHISLAINE MAXWELL (person)
marvin minsky (person)
LARRY VISOSKI (person)
robert (person)
Leslie Wexner (person)
Unidentified Male (person)

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

Jean-Luc Brunel's Other Relationships

Friend Jeffrey Epstein
Strength: 13/10 View
Business associate GHISLAINE MAXWELL
Strength: 10/10 View
Business associate Patrick Gilles
Strength: 6/10 View
Professional Elle McPherson
Strength: 6/10 View
Co conspirator advisor alleged Jeffrey Epstein
Strength: 5/10 View

Relationship Metadata

Type
Business associate
Relationship Strength
35/10
Strong relationship with substantial evidence
Source Documents
31
Extracted
2025-11-20 18:18
Last Updated
2025-12-26 13:34

Entity Network Stats

Jeffrey Epstein 5465 relationships
Jean-Luc Brunel 52 relationships
Mutual connections 10

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