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First name reference to multiple individuals in Epstein-related documents
"Margaret" is a first name shared by several unrelated people in the files, not one individual. The clearest thread is Margaret Minsky, who organized an October 2014 Beethoven improvisation symposium. Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff wrote to her after Epstein declined the invitation, asking for a DVD of the event.
The best-documented Margaret is Margaret Minsky (an MIT Media Lab email address). In October 2014 she invited Epstein to a dinner and symposium tied to Marvin Minsky and classical music improvisation. Groff replied that Epstein could not attend, then wrote at least three more times between October 2014 and January 2015 asking for a DVD or website of the event. Other Margarets are separate people: Margaret Hynes (copied on a June 2018 appointment-scheduling email for Epstein), Margaret DeCandia (a 2015 price quote exchange with Gregory Riches), and Margaret Ciborowski (a 2019 helicopter purchase and escrow exchange). The rest are passing mentions: a court reporter in a Florida transcript, a first-name-only line in a 2002 flight manifest, entries in name lists, and a Washington Post newsletter item that Epstein's Yahoo account received. These last items give no sign of a relationship with Epstein.
Key Highlights
- •Margaret Minsky invited Epstein to an Oct 28-29, 2014 dinner and symposium on Marvin Minsky and classical music improvisation ("Reconstructing Beethoven's Improvisations"). Groff replied on Oct 27 that Epstein could not attend and sent his regrets.
- •After the event, Groff emailed Margaret Minsky on Oct 30, Nov 3 and Dec 1, 2014 and Jan 19, 2015. She asked for a DVD, or a website, of the symposium for Epstein. The files show no reply that settles whether one was sent.
- •A June 12, 2018 email from "Staff, Evette" to Groff, copying "Hynes, Margaret," attaches forms for Epstein to complete before an appointment on 6-18-18. The files do not say what kind of appointment it was or what Hynes's role is.
- •Other direct correspondents named Margaret are unrelated to each other: Margaret DeCandia (Feb 2015 quote for sheets, discussed with Gregory Riches) and Margaret Ciborowski (Nov 2019 helicopter purchase, with escrow agent Kim Thompson).
- •A 2002 flight manifest entry reads only "Margaret," with no surname, so it cannot be tied to any identifiable person.
- •Several mentions are incidental: a court reporter and notary in a Florida transcript, Margaret Middleton on an FBI distribution list, a "Margaret" in a 2007 exhibit index listing an appearance, and "Auntie Margaret" in a book-like text.
- •The shared-document links to Stephen Hawking, Eric Trump, Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew come from the documents where the name appears, not from evidence that a Margaret dealt with them.
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EFTA00008120 - EFTA00008219
5 mentionsSource: DOJ EFTA Records
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EFTA00300897.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00300897
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FLIGHT_MANIFEST_0059
1 mentionJan 11, 2002Source: Epstein Flight Logs
Margaret
EFTA00073616.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00073616
32:41 +0000 Sure - if you think it's helpful to be there. There is a whole protocol around seats. I believe we have a government row and Damian and Margaret are coming too. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 26, 2021, at 3:20 PM, Biase, Nicholas (USANYS) < > wrote: Understood, thanks. If you feel it would be
EFTA00089951.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00089951
YS) wrote: Sure - if you think it's helpful to be there. There is a whole protocol around seats. I believe we have a government row and Damian and Margaret are coming too. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 26, 2021, at 3:20 PM, Biase, Nicholas (USANYS) alMINE> wrote: EFTA00089951 Understood, thanks. If yo
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EFTA00089947.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00089947
YS) wrote: Sure - if you think it's helpful to be there. There is a whole protocol around seats. I believe we have a government row and Damian and Margaret are coming too. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 26, 2021, at 3:20 PM, Biase, Nicholas (USANYS) alMINE> wrote: Understood, thanks. If you feel it would
EFTA00089943.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00089943
> wrote: Sure - if you think it's helpful to be there. There is a whole protocol around seats. I believe we have a government row and Damian and Margaret are coming too. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 26, 2021, at 3:20 PM, Biase, Nicholas (USANYS) IMIM wrote: Understood, thanks. If you feel it would b
EFTA00102362.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00102362
dence with the UKCA and/or informing Blackfords that you are doing so? Thx, From: Creffield Philomena Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2020 11:15 AM To: Margaret >; Gibbs Julian ; Browne EFTA00102363 Cc: Chadwick, Amanda J (London) Subject: RE: Material Witness PA Thanks I appreciate you setting out the
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EFTA00126281.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00126281
s communication in error, please notify the sender and delete or otherwise destroy the e-mail and all attachments immediately. EFTA00126281 From: Margaret 'Thornton Sent: Thursda Ma 16, 2019 10:50 AM To: Cc: Justin Houston Subject: FW: revised Invoice for parts Good Morning Please review the attac
EFTA00175200.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00175200
<[email protected]>; Merrill, Amy E. (CD) (FBI) <[email protected]>; Messinger, Jeremy D. (CD) (FBI) <[email protected]>; Middleton, Margaret (OGC) (FBI) <[email protected]>; Miller, David A. (NK) (FBI) <[email protected]>; Minyard, James (DN) (FBI) <[email protected]>; Mit
EFTA00183004.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00183004
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EFTA00206624.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00206624
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EFTA00213917.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00213917
5 STATE OF FLORIDA: 6 THE COURT: You con - if you all can —1 6 7 7 COUNTY OF DARE: hate to use the word agree, but If you all can agree, i 1, Margaret and Reporter 8 that's fine. If you can% agree, give me three names 9 and Notary Public in and for tae State of Florida 9 to choose from. 10 at
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016600
1 mentionSource: House Oversight Committee
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EFTA00359611.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00359611
From: To: Margaret Minsky Subject: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Mon, 03 Nov 2014 16:49:30 +0000 Hi Margaret...I did not hear back from you...mihgt it be possible for Jeffrey to receive a DVD of the symposium? I can give you an address to send to...please l
EFTA00359622.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00359622
ave some highlights (or at least the parts that are easier to edit), as well as still photos, ready. On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 11:49 AM, > wrote: Hi Margaret...I did not hear back from you...mihgt it be possible for Jeffrey to receive a DVD of the symposium? I can give you an address to send to...please l
EFTA00311344.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00311344
ss with Truescape will be sharing information about their business with us. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, please see Margaret at the front desk EFTA00311344
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EFTA00353955.pdf
1 mentionEFTA00353955
From: Lesley Groff To: Margaret Minsky Subject: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2015 22:51:39 +0000 Hello Margaret and Happy New Year...circling back re a DVD or an internet site for the symposium you had on Beethoven...did anything ever become of this? Please l
Article: Criminal Enforcement Redundancy: Oversight of Decisions Not to Prosecute
1 mentionHOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016509 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016551
Feb 28, 2019Source: House Oversight Committee
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Connected Entities(20 of 480)
Jeffrey Epstein
PersonAmerican sex offender and financier (1953–2019)
40 docs40 co-mentions
Stephen Hawking
PersonBritish theoretical physicist, cosmologist and author (1942–2018)
19 docs19 co-mentions
Eric Trump
PersonAmerican businessman and reality television personality (born 1984)
13 docs13 co-mentions
Ghislaine Maxwell
PersonBritish socialite and sex trafficker, daughter of Robert Maxwell, accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein
13 docs13 co-mentions
Prince Andrew
PersonThird child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born 1960)
12 docs12 co-mentions
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Marvin
PersonFirst name reference to multiple individuals in Epstein documents, possibly including Marvin Minsky
10 docs10 co-mentions
Lesley Groff
PersonExecutive assistant to Jeffrey Epstein (2001-2019)
10 docs10 co-mentions
Prince Charles
PersonKing of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms since 2022 (born 1948)
10 docs10 co-mentions
Lawrence Krauss
PersonAmerican particle physicist and cosmologist
9 docs9 co-mentions
Marvin Minsky
PersonAmerican cognitive scientist (1927-2016)
9 docs9 co-mentions
Beethoven
PersonReferences to classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven in discussions about music
9 docs9 co-mentions
Marc Rich
PersonAmerican commodities trader (1934–2013)
8 docs8 co-mentions
George W. Bush
PersonPresident of the United States from 2001 to 2009
8 docs8 co-mentions
Michael Jackson
PersonAmerican singer, songwriter, record producer, and dancer (1958–2009)
8 docs8 co-mentions
Mozart
PersonReferences to classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in discussions about music
7 docs7 co-mentions
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Schnabel
PersonSurname reference in Epstein-related documents
7 docs7 co-mentions
George Mitchell
PersonFormer U.S. Senator from Maine and special envoy, connected to Epstein through flight logs and social events
7 docs7 co-mentions
Elizabeth II
PersonQueen of the United Kingdom from 1952 to 2022
7 docs7 co-mentions
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Emmy Taylor
PersonFormer assistant to Ghislaine Maxwell, appeared in Epstein flight logs and court documents
7 docs7 co-mentions
Symposium
OrganizationOrganization referenced in documents
7 docs7 co-mentions