Who is Barnaby Marsh and what was his connection to Jeffrey Epstein?

Barnaby Marsh is a philanthropy strategist and former senior executive at the John Templeton Foundation who holds a doctorate from Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. Documents released as part of the Epstein investigations show he was a frequent presence in Epstein's daily life, appearing in calendars for regular early-morning Skype calls and breakfast meetings spanning at least 2013 to 2017. He has publicly stated that he attended gatherings at Epstein's Manhattan townhouse because they were frequented by billionaires, academics, and donors discussing philanthropy and big ideas.

How often did Barnaby Marsh meet with Jeffrey Epstein?

Based on Epstein's detailed calendars in the released documents, Marsh had frequent scheduled contact with Epstein including regular 7:00 AM Skype calls and in-person breakfast meetings in New York. Public reporting based on these calendars estimates roughly two dozen documented meetings between approximately 2013 and 2017. The documents show Marsh was also scheduled alongside other prominent figures in Epstein's orbit such as Leon Black, Jes Staley, Woody Allen, and Joi Ito.

Did Barnaby Marsh facilitate introductions between Epstein and institutions like MIT?

The documents suggest Marsh played a role in connecting Epstein with academic circles. Calendar entries show Marsh flew with Epstein to Bedford for meetings at the MIT Media Lab with Joi Ito and Martin Nowak, and he appeared in MIT visit itineraries. Public reporting has noted that Marsh, in his capacity as a Templeton Foundation executive, participated in meetings where possible Templeton funding for MIT projects was discussed alongside Epstein. Marsh has also been reported to have introduced Epstein to Deepak Chopra in the context of potential research funding.

Who is Barnaby Marsh and what was his connection to Jeffrey Epstein?

Barnaby Marsh is a philanthropy strategist and former senior executive at the John Templeton Foundation who holds a doctorate from Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. Documents released as part of the Epstein investigations show he was a frequent presence in Epstein's daily life, appearing in calendars for regular early-morning Skype calls and breakfast meetings spanning at least 2013 to 2017. He has publicly stated that he attended gatherings at Epstein's Manhattan townhouse because they were frequented by billionaires, academics, and donors discussing philanthropy and big ideas.

How often did Barnaby Marsh meet with Jeffrey Epstein?

Based on Epstein's detailed calendars in the released documents, Marsh had frequent scheduled contact with Epstein including regular 7:00 AM Skype calls and in-person breakfast meetings in New York. Public reporting based on these calendars estimates roughly two dozen documented meetings between approximately 2013 and 2017. The documents show Marsh was also scheduled alongside other prominent figures in Epstein's orbit such as Leon Black, Jes Staley, Woody Allen, and Joi Ito.

Did Barnaby Marsh facilitate introductions between Epstein and institutions like MIT?

The documents suggest Marsh played a role in connecting Epstein with academic circles. Calendar entries show Marsh flew with Epstein to Bedford for meetings at the MIT Media Lab with Joi Ito and Martin Nowak, and he appeared in MIT visit itineraries. Public reporting has noted that Marsh, in his capacity as a Templeton Foundation executive, participated in meetings where possible Templeton funding for MIT projects was discussed alongside Epstein. Marsh has also been reported to have introduced Epstein to Deepak Chopra in the context of potential research funding.

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Barnaby Marsh

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American researcher affiliated with Harvard's Center for Evolutionary Dynamics and the Institute for Advanced Study

Barnaby Marsh, a Rhodes Scholar philanthropy adviser and former senior executive at the John Templeton Foundation, appears extensively in Epstein's calendars and emails as a frequent intellectual companion who met with Epstein roughly two dozen times between 2013 and 2017.

Marsh appears most substantively in Epstein's detailed daily schedules, where he is listed for regular early-morning Skype calls and in-person breakfast meetings, often scheduled alongside Epstein's highest-profile contacts such as Leon Black, Woody Allen, and Joi Ito. He also appears in email threads with Deepak Chopra discussing scientific topics like heart rate variability, and in MIT Media Lab visit itineraries where he joined meetings with Joi Ito and Martin Nowak. Several calendar entries show Marsh traveling with Epstein, including a flight from New York to Bedford for a meeting at the MIT Media Lab.

Key Highlights

•Scheduled for regular early-morning Skype calls and breakfast meetings with Epstein spanning at least 2013 through 2017, appearing in calendars alongside Leon Black, Jes Staley, and Woody Allen
•Flew with Epstein from Teterboro to Bedford for MIT Media Lab meetings with Joi Ito and Martin Nowak, indicating a direct role in facilitating connections between Epstein and academic institutions
•Appeared in email threads with Deepak Chopra where Marsh was CC'd on correspondence sent to Epstein's personal email, suggesting an active role in Epstein's intellectual and philanthropic circle
•Calendar entries frequently note his phone number with a (MM) designation, indicating he was a regular enough presence to have a shorthand notation in Epstein's scheduling system

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Books for Further Reading

Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

Julie K. Brown

Investigative journalism that broke the Epstein case open

Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

James Patterson

Bestselling account of Epstein's crimes and network

Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein

Bradley J. Edwards

Victims' attorney's firsthand account

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EFTA02239651.pdf

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To: Barnaby Marsh From: Sent: Tue 3/20/2018 2:06:35 PM Subject: Jeffrey Epstein Hello Barnaby. Jeffrey unfortunately can no longer attend your event this Thursd

To: Barnaby Marsh From: Sent: Tue 3/20/2018 2:06:35 PM Subject: Jeffrey Epstein Hello Barnaby. Jeffrey unfortunately can no longer attend your event this Thursday March 22...he apologizes and will catch up another time soon. Thank you EFTA_

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ortium Presentation in NY - October Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2012 22:36:28 +0000 yes On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 6:10 PM, Lesley Groff < > wrote: She means Barnaby Marsh, yes? Ok to give contact details?! Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Jeskewitz, Jeannine" Date: June 12, 2012 6:01:07 PM EDT To

ber for a Pritzker Consortium presentation in New York and Mr. Pritzker asked me to check with Mr. Epstein about inviting a man from Templeton named Barnaby. Do you have contact information for Barnaby? Thanks! Jeannine Jeannine Jeskewitz Executive Assistant to Tom Pritzker I The Pritzker Organization

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EFTA00326947

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der: Renato to start work today April 1 1 (8:00am Barnaby to be picked up by Carsco and taken to Teterboro) Pilot Dave Rodgers: 9:00am Depart NY, Barnaby Marsh to fly w/JE 9:30am Arrive Bedford, Jet Aviation (781 274 0030) 9:30am Tristar Limo PICK UP Confirm Media Lab, Room 245 75 Amherst Street Heather

016 20:54:39 +0000 FrL April 1, 2016 NY-Bedford Reminder: Call Lyndon Lea today, April I ( Reminder: Renato to start work today April 1 1 (8:00am Barnaby to be picked up by Carsco and taken to Teterboro) Pilot Dave Rodgers: 9:00am Depart NY, Barnaby Marsh to fly w/JE 9:30am Arrive Bedford, Jet Aviat

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u must Re-Register at the FL Stockade Mon. Dec. 1, 2014 NY 2:00pm Appt w 7:00pm TENTATIVE Dinner w/Barnaby Marsh (awaiting confirmation reply firm Barnaby) Tues. Dec. 2, 2014 NY Reminder: Tech Guy to Set Up Precor w/Internet, etc in PB today sometime between 9-12 (Greg Frye, Carlos) Reminder: must l

Reminder: If in FL during the month opanuary you must Re-Register at the FL Stockade Mon. Dec. 1, 2014 NY 2:00pm Appt w 7:00pm TENTATIVE Dinner w/Barnaby Marsh (awaiting confirmation reply firm Barnaby) Tues. Dec. 2, 2014 NY Reminder: Tech Guy to Set Up Precor w/Internet, etc in PB today sometime between 9

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ith Leon Black at his office (take ID and glasses) 3:00 Nathan Myhrvold (maybe Barnaby Marsh also) OR maybe Barnaby Marsh at 3 or 4:00. Waiting for Barnaby to respond. 7:30 Dinner with Bobby Slayton (and maybe Michael Wolfe. Waiting for Michael=to respond) Sent from my iPhone=?xml version=.0" encoding=

n Hill & fontanilla; Rich Barnett; Subject: Schedule 12:30 Appt with Leon Black at his office (take ID and glasses) 3:00 Nathan Myhrvold (maybe Barnaby Marsh also) OR maybe Barnaby Marsh at 3 or 4:00. Waiting for Barnaby to respond. 7:30 Dinner with Bobby Slayton (and maybe Michael Wolfe. Waiting for Mic

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EFTA01963698

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ith Leon Black at his office (take ID and glasses) 3:00 Nathan Myhrvold (maybe Barnaby Marsh also) OR maybe Barnaby Marsh at 3 or 4:00. Waiting for Barnaby to respond. 7:30 Dinner with Bobby Slayton (and maybe Michael Wolfe. Waiting for Michael to respond) Sent from my iPhone EFTA_R1_00440032 EFTA01

bject Lesley Groff Mon 7/29/2013 11:46:39 AM Schedule 12:30 Appt with Leon Black at his office (take ID and glasses) 3:00 Nathan Myhrvold (maybe Barnaby Marsh also) OR maybe Barnaby Marsh at 3 or 4:00. Waiting for Barnaby to respond. 7:30 Dinner with Bobby Slayton (and maybe Michael Wolfe. Waiting for Mic

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coming at 5pm? Thurs. Oct. 15, 2015 =Y Reminder: laptops =o be picked up by Botstein's office around =:30/10am 7:30am BREAKFAST w/Barnaby Marsh ( Barnaby only wants to eat if you will be =ating 9:30am Appt w/Remy Brazet will attend meeting 9:30am Appt w/Brandon Thompson ( 10:30am =/i>Appt w/Cynthia

ince Ehud is =ow coming at 5pm? Thurs. Oct. 15, 2015 =Y Reminder: laptops =o be picked up by Botstein's office around =:30/10am 7:30am BREAKFAST w/Barnaby Marsh ( Barnaby only wants to eat if you will be =ating 9:30am Appt w/Remy Brazet will attend meeting 9:30am Appt w/Brandon Thompson ( 10:30am =/i>App

EFTA00434778.pdf

EFTA00434778

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From: To: Jefffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Cc: Subject: Bamaby Marsh Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:33:22 +0000 Barnaby Marsh unfortunately will not be in NY tomorrow as he had hoped. He believes you may be coordinating with a visit this Sunday and would love to join in on

nately will not be in NY tomorrow as he had hoped. He believes you may be coordinating with a visit this Sunday and would love to join in on that. Barnaby: EFTA00434778

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EFTA00423750

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From: Lesley Groff To: Bamaby Marsh <1 Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:07:47 +0000 Hello Barnaby...just checking in...Jeffrey was hoping you would be able to join the lunch he is having this Sunday Nov. 20th at noon along with Dr. Richard Axel..

From: Lesley Groff To: Bamaby Marsh <1 Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:07:47 +0000 Hello Barnaby...just checking in...Jeffrey was hoping you would be able to j

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EFTA00336885.pdf

EFTA00336885

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From: "jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: Lesley Groff Subject: Re: 7:30am with Barnaby? Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 14:44:22 +0000 i did On Mon, Oct 26, 2015 at 10:38 AM, Lesley Groff < > wrote: Since Dr. Fisch is at 9am do you want to

ou want to change Barnaby to 7:30am? On Oct 26, 2015, at 9:58 AM, jeffrey E. <[email protected]> wrote: 8 am? On Mon, Oct 26, 2015 at 9:56 AM, Barnaby Marsh < wrote: Tomorrow (tuesday) morning, anytime between 7am and 9:30? or, ca 5:15pm? On Mon, Oct 26, 2015 at 9:09 AM, Jeffrey E. jeevacationftmail.co

EFTA00363447.pdf

EFTA00363447

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>> Great. Jeffrey is confirmed for Friday Sept 5th at 1:30 as well. Will Mika be providing a dial in number? >> >> >> On Sep 1, 2014, at 2:33 PM, Barnaby Marsh .‘; > wrote: >> >>> Works for me...1:30 Friday >>> >>>> On Sep 1, 2014, at 1:55 PM, "Joi Ito" <-> wrote: >>>> >>>> I'll be in Italy so 1:30PM

urse. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Sep 1, 2014, at 10:26 AM, Joi Ito wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Mika, Heather, , can we set up a call between Jeffrey, Barnaby and me? >>>>>>> >>>>>» - Joi >>>>>> >>>> >> > Please use my alternative address, to avoid email auto responder EFTA00363447 > EFTA00363448

EFTA02358973.pdf

EFTA02358973

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frey Epstein; Lesley Groff; Mika Tanaka; Heather deManbey, Bamaby Marsh Subject: Call Mika, Heather, Lesley, can we set up a call between Jeffrey, Barnaby and me? -Joi <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "4/Annie/MID PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0

From: Joi Ito Sent: Monday, September 1, 2014 2:27 PM To: Jeffrey Epstein; Lesley Groff; Mika Tanaka; Heather deManbey, Bamaby Marsh Subject: Call Mika, Heather, Lesley, can we set up a call between Jeffrey, Barnaby and me? -Joi <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <!DOCTYP

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EFTA02520311

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From: Joi Ito < Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 11:08 PM To: Jeffrey Epstein Cc: Barnaby Marsh Subject: Re: Attachments: signature.asc Barnaby, We're going to get the center started with a researcher that will work =oth in my lab and with Martin Nowak. We're thinking of calling it the =ent

EFTA00338365.pdf

EFTA00338365

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Thompson will now come see you at 9:30am along with all his samples he has produced. Thurs. Oct. 15, 2015 NY 7:30am BREAKFAST w/Barnaby Marsh ( ) Barnaby only wants to eat if you will be eating 9:30am Appt iv/Remy Brazet ( I ).will attend meeting 9:30am Apptw/Brandon Thompson 0 12:30pm LUNCH w/Ehud

:26 +0000 Brandon Thompson will now come see you at 9:30am along with all his samples he has produced. Thurs. Oct. 15, 2015 NY 7:30am BREAKFAST w/Barnaby Marsh ( ) Barnaby only wants to eat if you will be eating 9:30am Appt iv/Remy Brazet ( I ).will attend meeting 9:30am Apptw/Brandon Thompson 0 12:30pm

EFTA00412620.pdf

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only, though, since it is always best to be able to have a free and frank conversation. On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 3:01 PM, Lesley Groff < > wrote: Barnaby...Jeffrey is thrilled you can come for lunch and is asking if we should invite some of the attending scientists to join...let me know your thoughts.

From: Bamaby Marsh To: Lesley Groff Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Thu, 24 May 2012 22:21:31 +0000 no fish... On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 11:03 AM, Lesley Groff <

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EFTA02228293

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t Wed 11/1/2017 7:05:18 PM Subject Re: Thank you Barnaby!! I have you in JE's itinerary for 7am breakfast on Nov. 9! On Nov 1, 2017, at 2:43 PM, Barnaby Marsh wrote: FYI Forwarded message From: Barnaby Marsh Date: Wed, Nov I, 2017 at 2:42 PM Subject: Re: To: "jeffrey E." [email protected]> done-

To: Bamab Marsh[bamaby.marsh@gmailcom] Fran: Sent Wed 11/1/2017 7:05:18 PM Subject Re: Thank you Barnaby!! I have you in JE's itinerary for 7am breakfast on Nov. 9! On Nov 1, 2017, at 2:43 PM, Barnaby Marsh wrote: FYI Forwarded message From: Barna

EFTA02331629.pdf

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From: Sent: Wednesday, November 9, 2011 2:51 PM To: Barnaby Marsh Subject: Jeffrey Epstein Hello Barnaby, Jeffrey asked that I send you a book. May I have the best address to =end it to? Best, Sarah <?xml version=.0" encoding=TF-8"?> <!DOCTYPE plist

EFTA01828934.pdf

EFTA01828934

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To: Barnaby Marsh From: Jeevacation Sent: Tue 6/16/2009 10:46:46 AM Subject: Re: Today Would you like my car and driver for the day - no problem Sent from my i

ood morning! I all be arriving ca 10:30 as a result of a flight > change. I will call when I get to wpb. > Looking forward to our time together, > Barnaby EFTA_R1_00204565 EFTA01828934

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EFTA01977164

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the date Botstein requested. Would you like to still get together with Botstein this evening? (Botstein requested meeting with you separately from Barnaby as a reminder.) Sent from my iPhone The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may const

To: From: e reyEpstein Sent Fri 11/9/2012 4:43:14 PM Subject: Re: Bamaby/ Botstein yes On Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 12:29 PM > wrote: Barnaby Marsh will be out of town on Nov 18th, the date Botstein requested. Would you like to still get together with Botstein this evening? (Botstein requested m

EFTA00714424.pdf

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h and 10th so could be to you around 5:15/5:30... OK to schedule in Leon Botstein on Thursday at 5:30? Thurs. Oct. 15, 2015 NY 7:30am BREAKFAST w/Barnaby Marsh Barnaby only wants to eat if you will be eating 9:30am Appt iv/Remy Brazet vet will attend meeting 9:30am Appt w/Brandon Thompson 10:30am Appt w

could be to you around 5:15/5:30... OK to schedule in Leon Botstein on Thursday at 5:30? Thurs. Oct. 15, 2015 NY 7:30am BREAKFAST w/Barnaby Marsh Barnaby only wants to eat if you will be eating 9:30am Appt iv/Remy Brazet vet will attend meeting 9:30am Appt w/Brandon Thompson 10:30am Appt w/Cynthia

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