What is document EFTA00029169?

This is a federal court subpoena issued by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York on August 24, 2021, commanding a witness to appear at Ghislaine Maxwell's criminal trial and produce all employment records relating to Jeffrey Epstein.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein (as the former employer), Ghislaine Maxwell (as the defendant in the criminal case), and Audrey Strauss (the U.S. Attorney who signed the subpoena). Prince Andrew is also referenced in the document's metadata. The recipient of the subpoena has been redacted.

What does this document reveal?

This document reveals that federal prosecutors subpoenaed former Epstein employees to testify at Maxwell's trial and turn over their employment records. The trial, which began November 29, 2021, included testimony from individuals who worked for Epstein and Maxwell, and this subpoena was part of the government's effort to gather evidence and witnesses.

What was the outcome of the Ghislaine Maxwell trial?

Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted of sex trafficking in December 2021 after four women testified about abuse they suffered at the hands of Epstein and Maxwell. The trial included testimony from individuals who worked for the pair, which this subpoena helped secure.

Why are employment records significant in the Epstein case?

Employment records helped prosecutors establish the structure of Epstein's operation, identify witnesses, and corroborate victims' accounts. Former employees could testify about what they observed while working for Epstein and Maxwell, providing crucial evidence about their activities and the roles various staff members played.

What is document EFTA00029169?

This is a federal court subpoena issued by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York on August 24, 2021, commanding a witness to appear at Ghislaine Maxwell's criminal trial and produce all employment records relating to Jeffrey Epstein.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein (as the former employer), Ghislaine Maxwell (as the defendant in the criminal case), and Audrey Strauss (the U.S. Attorney who signed the subpoena). Prince Andrew is also referenced in the document's metadata. The recipient of the subpoena has been redacted.

What does this document reveal?

This document reveals that federal prosecutors subpoenaed former Epstein employees to testify at Maxwell's trial and turn over their employment records. The trial, which began November 29, 2021, included testimony from individuals who worked for Epstein and Maxwell, and this subpoena was part of the government's effort to gather evidence and witnesses.

What was the outcome of the Ghislaine Maxwell trial?

Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted of sex trafficking in December 2021 after four women testified about abuse they suffered at the hands of Epstein and Maxwell. The trial included testimony from individuals who worked for the pair, which this subpoena helped secure.

Why are employment records significant in the Epstein case?

Employment records helped prosecutors establish the structure of Epstein's operation, identify witnesses, and corroborate victims' accounts. Former employees could testify about what they observed while working for Epstein and Maxwell, providing crucial evidence about their activities and the roles various staff members played.

EFTA00029169

A federal court subpoena issued in August 2021 commanding a witness to testify at the Ghislaine Maxwell criminal trial and produce all employment records relating to Jeffrey Epstein.

This is an official subpoena from the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, signed by U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss on August 24, 2021. The subpoena commands an unnamed recipient to appear at the Ghislaine Maxwell trial on November 29, 2021 (the trial's start date), and to bring all records relating to their employment by Jeffrey Epstein. The recipient's name has been redacted, but the document indicates this person was a former Epstein employee whose testimony and employment records were sought by federal prosecutors building their case against Maxwell.

Key Highlights

•Official court subpoena for Ghislaine Maxwell's criminal trial (Case 20 Cr. 330)
•Commands production of all employment records related to Jeffrey Epstein
•Issued by U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss on August 24, 2021
•Appearance date of November 29, 2021 matches the first day of Maxwell's trial
•Recipient's identity is redacted, indicating a former Epstein employee

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Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

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Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

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The Spider: Inside the Tangled Web of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell

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Court Subpoena Anitebr Stain Piztrirt Tourt SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK TO: GREETINGS: WE COMMAND YOU that all and singular business and excuses being laid aside, you appear and attend before the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, 40 Foley Square, in the Borough of Manhattan, City of New York, New York, in the Southern District of New York, at the following date, time and place: Appearance Date: November 29, 2021 Appearance Time: 9:00 a.m. Appearance Place: 40 Foley Square, Courtroom 906 to testify and give evidence in the following matter: United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell, 20 Cr. 330 (AJN) and not to depart the Court without leave thereof, or of the United States Attorney, and that you bring with you and produce at the above time and place the following: • All records relating to your employment by Jeffrey Epstein. Failure to attend and produce any items hereby demanded will constitute contempt of court and will subject you to civil sanctions and criminal penalties, in addition to other penalties of the Law. DATED: New York, New York August 24, 2021 /s AUDREY STRAUSS United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Assistant United States Attorney One St. Andrew's Plaza New York, New York 10007 Rev. 02.01.12 EFTA00029169