Who is Philip Levine in the Epstein files?

Philip Levine is a Miami Beach businessman and politician who served as Mayor of Miami Beach from 2013 to 2017 and ran for Florida governor in 2018. He appears in hundreds of documents in the Epstein files, primarily through personal email correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell and direct communications with Jeffrey Epstein. Maxwell described Levine as her 'very good friend' in a July 2025 DOJ interview. Levine previously downplayed any connection, but DOJ documents show he called Epstein 'my friend' in a 2003 business email and congratulated him in 2010 after his conviction, writing 'I am happy that everything has come to a positive ending for you during these tough times.' Levine has not been accused of any illegal activity and states his only connection to Epstein arose through his friendship with Maxwell.

What was the relationship between Philip Levine and Ghislaine Maxwell?

The Epstein files reveal a close personal relationship between Levine and Maxwell dating back to at least 2001. Their email exchanges are familiar and flirtatious, discussing dinner plans, European travel, personal matters, and exchanging jokes. Maxwell sent messages referencing intimate topics, with Levine responding in kind. In her 2025 DOJ interview, Maxwell called Levine her 'very good friend' and claimed she became friendly with President Clinton through Levine — a claim Levine denies, calling it 'simply untrue.' Levine characterizes the relationship as Maxwell being 'a friend to my wife and I, nothing more and nothing less.'

Did Philip Levine deny knowing Jeffrey Epstein?

When Levine's name surfaced in Epstein's 'little black book' in 2019 alongside 13 different phone numbers, he stated he met Epstein only 'possibly one, two, or three times' over 15 years ago and was 'surprised' to see his name listed. He denied having any 'friendship or business relationship' with Epstein. However, DOJ documents released in 2025-2026 paint a different picture: a 2003 email shows Levine calling Epstein 'my friend' while arranging a business introduction, a 2010 message congratulates Epstein post-conviction, Epstein inquired about donating to Levine's mayoral campaign in 2013, and Levine was scheduled to visit Epstein's home. Levine now states his connection arose 'solely through my former friendship with Ghislaine Maxwell.'

Did Philip Levine introduce Ghislaine Maxwell to Bill Clinton?

According to Ghislaine Maxwell's testimony in her July 2025 DOJ interview, she 'was actually introduced to the President post his coming out of the White House and became friendly with him, because of Philip Levine.' Levine firmly denies this, calling the claim 'simply untrue' and stating he had 'never' made such an introduction and had no connection with Clinton during that time period. The Epstein files do not contain direct documentation of such an introduction, making this a matter of disputed testimony.

Who is Philip Levine in the Epstein files?

Philip Levine is a Miami Beach businessman and politician who served as Mayor of Miami Beach from 2013 to 2017 and ran for Florida governor in 2018. He appears in hundreds of documents in the Epstein files, primarily through personal email correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell and direct communications with Jeffrey Epstein. Maxwell described Levine as her 'very good friend' in a July 2025 DOJ interview. Levine previously downplayed any connection, but DOJ documents show he called Epstein 'my friend' in a 2003 business email and congratulated him in 2010 after his conviction, writing 'I am happy that everything has come to a positive ending for you during these tough times.' Levine has not been accused of any illegal activity and states his only connection to Epstein arose through his friendship with Maxwell.

What was the relationship between Philip Levine and Ghislaine Maxwell?

The Epstein files reveal a close personal relationship between Levine and Maxwell dating back to at least 2001. Their email exchanges are familiar and flirtatious, discussing dinner plans, European travel, personal matters, and exchanging jokes. Maxwell sent messages referencing intimate topics, with Levine responding in kind. In her 2025 DOJ interview, Maxwell called Levine her 'very good friend' and claimed she became friendly with President Clinton through Levine — a claim Levine denies, calling it 'simply untrue.' Levine characterizes the relationship as Maxwell being 'a friend to my wife and I, nothing more and nothing less.'

Did Philip Levine deny knowing Jeffrey Epstein?

When Levine's name surfaced in Epstein's 'little black book' in 2019 alongside 13 different phone numbers, he stated he met Epstein only 'possibly one, two, or three times' over 15 years ago and was 'surprised' to see his name listed. He denied having any 'friendship or business relationship' with Epstein. However, DOJ documents released in 2025-2026 paint a different picture: a 2003 email shows Levine calling Epstein 'my friend' while arranging a business introduction, a 2010 message congratulates Epstein post-conviction, Epstein inquired about donating to Levine's mayoral campaign in 2013, and Levine was scheduled to visit Epstein's home. Levine now states his connection arose 'solely through my former friendship with Ghislaine Maxwell.'

Did Philip Levine introduce Ghislaine Maxwell to Bill Clinton?

According to Ghislaine Maxwell's testimony in her July 2025 DOJ interview, she 'was actually introduced to the President post his coming out of the White House and became friendly with him, because of Philip Levine.' Levine firmly denies this, calling the claim 'simply untrue' and stating he had 'never' made such an introduction and had no connection with Clinton during that time period. The Epstein files do not contain direct documentation of such an introduction, making this a matter of disputed testimony.

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Former Mayor of Miami Beach (2013-2017) and Florida gubernatorial candidate, appeared in 600+ Epstein documents

Philip Levine, the former Mayor of Miami Beach (2013-2017) and 2018 Democratic gubernatorial candidate, appears extensively in the Epstein files through personal email correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell and direct communications with Jeffrey Epstein, contradicting his previous claims of minimal contact.

Levine appears in hundreds of documents primarily through two channels: a close personal email correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell spanning years of flirtatious, familiar exchanges, and direct communications with Jeffrey Epstein including a 2003 email calling Epstein 'my friend' while arranging a business introduction, and a 2010 message congratulating Epstein after his conviction, calling him 'a great guy.' He is also referenced in Maxwell's July 2025 DOJ interview, where she called Levine her 'very good friend' and claimed she became friendly with President Clinton 'because of Philip Levine.' A significant portion of his remaining mentions come from automated political campaign emails from his 2018 gubernatorial run and his tenure as Miami Beach mayor, which were sent to email addresses found in the Epstein document collections.

Key Highlights

•Extensive personal email correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell throughout the early 2000s, including flirtatious and intimate exchanges about travel plans, dinner, and personal matters
•Called Epstein 'my friend' in a 2003 email arranging a business introduction to LVMH executive Antonio Belloni, and wrote 'a great guy' and 'Your friend, Philip' in a 2010 congratulatory message after Epstein's conviction
•Maxwell testified under oath in her July 2025 DOJ interview that Levine was her 'very good friend' and that she became friendly with President Clinton 'because of Philip Levine' — a claim Levine denies
•Epstein asked how to contribute to Levine's 2013 Miami Beach mayoral campaign, and Levine was scheduled to visit Epstein's home in September 2010
•Previously claimed in 2019 he met Epstein only 'possibly one, two, or three times' over 15 years ago and had no 'friendship or business relationship' — DOJ documents contradict this account

Frequently Asked Questions

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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ns of other cities across this country are any indication, we have the momentum! Now we need to bring it to Tallahassee. Sincerely, Philip Paid by Philip Levine, Democrat, for Governor Philip Levine for Governor 960 Alton Road Miami Beach FL 33139 United States We're so thankful of your support, and we hope

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g in an upper bedroom. Of course, there's nothing like a Frieze party to lure out London's finest exhibitions and I was very pleased to meet showgoer Philip Levine, who uses his bald pate (bejeweled on this occasion as though he is wearing a Swarovski swim cap) as his canvas. His next show, he informs me, is bei

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bably 18 Doug Band. 19 TODD BLANCHE: And how did you know Doug? 20 GHISLAINE MAXWELL: Because Doug and -- 21 again, back with Philip Levine. 22 TODD BLANCHE: Got it. And do you know 23 whether he had a relationship with Mr. Epstein? 24 GHISLAINE MAXWELL: Who? 25

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To: Philip Levine[ i] From: G. Max Sent: Sat 1/1/4501 5:00:00 AM (UTC) Subject: Re: <html> Well lie then Gx At 02:54 PM 10/4/2001

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To: Philip Levine From: G. Max[ Sent: Sat 1/1/4501 5:00:00 AM (UTC) Subject: Re: <html> Well lie then Gx At 02:54 PM 10/4/2001 -040

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Date: Sat, 03 Sep 2005 01:44:31 +0000 Lisa was sick, had the father at the house...oh vey...we need to talk... Original Message From: Gmax To: Philip Levine Sent: Fri Sep 02 21:42:13 2005 Subject: Re: Well I am sure it will be interesting - send me updates - sort of got the impression you were busy, s

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From: "Philip Levine" To:' Subject: Date: Sat, 03 Sep 2005 01:40:14 +0000 Gili, What happenned to you? I am in Baton Rouge with Lisa on our way to New Orleans in the

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From: Danielle Englebardt To: Philip Levine Subject: Douglas Elliman - We Are New York - New York City Real Estate Date: Sat, 01 Jan 4501 05:00:00 +0000 <<Douglas Elliman - We Are New York -

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From: "Philip Levine" <a To: "Ghislaine Maxwell ()-mail)" lIMIMINI=> Subject: FW: Ref. : Date: Sat, 05 Apr 2003 08:35:16 +0000 Antonio ("Toni") Belloni's number is E

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From: G. Max To: Philip Philip Levine 1.111 > Subject: Date: Sat, 01 Jan 4501 05:00:00 +0000 Thought you might like to know that I am in bed - no dinner for me tonight - I feel ghastly

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il Service (5.5.2653.19) id <VH5CT6X1>: Sun, 3 Nov 2002 18:06:41 -0500 Message-ID: <[email protected]> From: Philip Levine To: " Subject: Re: Date: Sun, 3 Nov 2002 18:06:36 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2653.19) Content-Type: text/plai

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From: "G. Max" <IMIMINI=> To: Philip Levine Subject: Date: Sat, 01 Jan 4501 05:00:00 +0000 What about next w/e. EIther I could come to LA or you could come to the ranch. Not sure which is m

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From: "G. Max" <IMIMINI=> To: Philip Levine Subject: Fwd: Fw: Is this you? Date: Sat, 01 Jan 4501 05:00:00 +0000 Beware walking in fields! Gx EFTA00581221

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From: "G. Max" <IMIMIMI=> To: Philip Levine a > Subject: Date: Sat, 01 Jan 4501 05:00:00 +0000 You might require magic lessons in your quest!!! Perhaps a visit to the below site will help G

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From: "G. Max" <IMIMINIM> To: Philip Levine Subject: Date: Sat, 01 Jan 4501 05:00:00 +0000 Would you like to alter your plans for one of these lovey potential girlfriends? Gx EFTA00581227

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From: "G. Max" <IMIMINI=> To: Philip Levine Subject: RE: Date: Sat, 01 Jan 4501 05:00:00 +0000 Boy, you know how to kick a girl when she is down. That is right rub it in - blue skies - very

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From: "G. Max" iMila To: Philip Levine Subject: Re: Date: Sat, 01 Jan 4501 05:00:00 +0000 <html> Are  you in LA? I just got back yest and am in Fla where it is pouring. If you are

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> Original Message From: G. Max (<a href="mailto: eudora="autourl">mailto: /a>] Sent: Friday, August 03, 2001 1:07 PM To: Philip Levine Subject: Re: Are  you in LA? I just got back yest and am in Fla where it is pouring. If you are in LA I will see wh

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From: "G. Max" <IMIMIMI=> To: Philip Levine a > Subject: Date: Sat, 01 Jan 4501 05:00:00 +0000 That is the perfect letter to Josh. I had no idea you gave such good letter. Gx EFTA00581233