Who is Barry Josephson in the Epstein files?

Barry Josephson is a Hollywood film and television producer known for 'Bones,' 'Enchanted,' and his time as president of production at Columbia Pictures. The Epstein documents reveal a close personal and financial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein spanning multiple years. Financial records, personal emails, scheduling documents, and promissory notes show Josephson was a regular visitor to Epstein's properties, received personal loans, and helped Epstein find young female assistants. Their correspondence continued well after Epstein's 2008 conviction.

What financial ties did Barry Josephson have to Jeffrey Epstein?

Deutsche Bank records list a $200,000 transaction from 'Barry Jay Josephson' to Epstein's NOW/SuperNOW account on November 13, 2013. A separate document lists a 'Barry Josephson Promissory Note' among Epstein's financial agreements. Public reporting based on the released documents confirmed Epstein loaned Josephson $120,000 in 2011 (which was repaid) and helped him cover a $215,000 tax bill in 2013, indicating a financial relationship involving hundreds of thousands of dollars in both directions.

Did Barry Josephson visit Jeffrey Epstein's properties?

Yes. Epstein's scheduling documents show Josephson was planned to visit Zorro Ranch in New Mexico in August 2015. In May 2016, Epstein invited Josephson to his New York townhouse at 9 East 71st Street. Additional calendar entries show meetings scheduled at Epstein's New York office in June 2015 and October 2016. Dinner records also place both men at events with figures like John Brockman. Josephson has publicly stated he never visited Epstein's island or traveled on his plane.

What did the Josephson assistant email say?

In a February 2011 email exchange, Jeffrey Epstein asked Josephson if he knew 'amazing women in their early 20s' who could serve as an assistant in New York. Josephson replied: 'I have the girl. Young, attractive, insane rack... smart, although not a genius, but very efficient, will do anything, and tight lipped period end of story.' A separate calendar entry references an 'Assistant Candidate from Barry Josephson,' confirming he followed through on recruiting. Josephson later said this language was 'crude and juvenile' and that he was 'ashamed.'

How did Barry Josephson respond to the Epstein revelations?

When the emails became public in early 2026, Josephson issued a statement saying 'There's no excuse for what I said in some of my emails. The language was crude and juvenile, and I'm ashamed.' He admitted attending social events with Epstein and allowing Epstein to visit his production sets twice, but denied ever traveling on Epstein's plane, visiting his island, or witnessing him with minors. He said he 'foolishly believed his denials of wrongdoing.' His wife, singer Brooke Josephson, announced their divorce shortly after, saying she had no knowledge of the relationship during their marriage.

Who is Barry Josephson in the Epstein files?

Barry Josephson is a Hollywood film and television producer known for 'Bones,' 'Enchanted,' and his time as president of production at Columbia Pictures. The Epstein documents reveal a close personal and financial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein spanning multiple years. Financial records, personal emails, scheduling documents, and promissory notes show Josephson was a regular visitor to Epstein's properties, received personal loans, and helped Epstein find young female assistants. Their correspondence continued well after Epstein's 2008 conviction.

What financial ties did Barry Josephson have to Jeffrey Epstein?

Deutsche Bank records list a $200,000 transaction from 'Barry Jay Josephson' to Epstein's NOW/SuperNOW account on November 13, 2013. A separate document lists a 'Barry Josephson Promissory Note' among Epstein's financial agreements. Public reporting based on the released documents confirmed Epstein loaned Josephson $120,000 in 2011 (which was repaid) and helped him cover a $215,000 tax bill in 2013, indicating a financial relationship involving hundreds of thousands of dollars in both directions.

Did Barry Josephson visit Jeffrey Epstein's properties?

Yes. Epstein's scheduling documents show Josephson was planned to visit Zorro Ranch in New Mexico in August 2015. In May 2016, Epstein invited Josephson to his New York townhouse at 9 East 71st Street. Additional calendar entries show meetings scheduled at Epstein's New York office in June 2015 and October 2016. Dinner records also place both men at events with figures like John Brockman. Josephson has publicly stated he never visited Epstein's island or traveled on his plane.

What did the Josephson assistant email say?

In a February 2011 email exchange, Jeffrey Epstein asked Josephson if he knew 'amazing women in their early 20s' who could serve as an assistant in New York. Josephson replied: 'I have the girl. Young, attractive, insane rack... smart, although not a genius, but very efficient, will do anything, and tight lipped period end of story.' A separate calendar entry references an 'Assistant Candidate from Barry Josephson,' confirming he followed through on recruiting. Josephson later said this language was 'crude and juvenile' and that he was 'ashamed.'

How did Barry Josephson respond to the Epstein revelations?

When the emails became public in early 2026, Josephson issued a statement saying 'There's no excuse for what I said in some of my emails. The language was crude and juvenile, and I'm ashamed.' He admitted attending social events with Epstein and allowing Epstein to visit his production sets twice, but denied ever traveling on Epstein's plane, visiting his island, or witnessing him with minors. He said he 'foolishly believed his denials of wrongdoing.' His wife, singer Brooke Josephson, announced their divorce shortly after, saying she had no knowledge of the relationship during their marriage.

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Barry Josephson, the Hollywood producer behind 'Bones' and 'Enchanted,' maintained a close personal and financial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein that included receiving over $300,000 in personal loans, sending crude emails recommending young women as assistants, and arranging Hollywood set visits for women in Epstein's circle.

Josephson appears extensively across personal emails, financial records, and Epstein's scheduling documents. Financial records show a $200,000 deposit into Epstein's Deutsche Bank account from 'Barry Jay Josephson' in November 2013. Scheduling documents place Josephson at Epstein's Zorro Ranch in August 2015, at his New York townhouse at 9 East 71st Street in May 2016, and in meetings throughout 2015-2016. Personal email chains show Josephson forwarding political news to Epstein, coordinating visits, and being in contact with Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff, including an email about sharing Josephson's contact information with Soon-Yi Previn. Travel expense records reference 'Barry Josephson c/o Brandon Co Josephson Entertainment.'

Key Highlights

•Financial records show a $200,000 transaction from Barry Jay Josephson to Epstein's Deutsche Bank NOW/SuperNOW account on November 13, 2013 (DB-SDNY-0002992), listed among capitalizations of Epstein's accounts
•A promissory note between Josephson and Epstein is listed among Epstein's financial agreements, and public reporting confirms Epstein loaned Josephson $120,000 in 2011 and helped cover a $215,000 tax bill in 2013
•Epstein's calendar shows Josephson scheduled at Zorro Ranch in August 2015, at Epstein's 9 East 71st Street townhouse in May 2016, and in appointments at Epstein's New York office in June and October 2015-2016
•In a February 2011 email, when Epstein asked about 'amazing women in their early 20s' for an assistant, Josephson replied describing a candidate as 'Young, attractive, insane rack... will do anything, and tight lipped'
•Emails show Josephson coordinated with Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff, and one October 2016 chain involves sharing Josephson's contact info with Soon-Yi Previn at Epstein's request
•A calendar entry references 'Assistant Candidate from Barry Josephson,' confirming he actively helped Epstein recruit staff
•Josephson's wife, singer Brooke Josephson, announced their divorce in February 2026 after the emails surfaced, saying she had no knowledge of his relationship with Epstein during their marriage

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Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

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Investigative journalism that broke the Epstein case open

Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

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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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EFTA02406370.pdf

EFTA02406370

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From: Richard Kahn Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2011 11:09 PM To: Jeffrey Epstein Subject: FW: Promissory Note From: Barry Josephson Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:14:27 -070= To: Richard Kahn Subject: Re: Promissory Note <=div> Richard, =div>You are correct, and I greatly appreciate th

Monica Blvd. Suite 700 =img src="cid:F82A22AC-7D69-49CF-814C-7C39129E0207"> </=iv> From: Richard Kahn Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:57:23 -0700 To: Barry Josephson Subject: Re: Promissory Note I understand that money was to be=repaid by end of September but another 2 weeks is ok as Jeffrey trusts you =00% Ple

EFTA02501313.pdf

EFTA02501313

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02501313 On May 18, 2015, at 8:34 AM, Jeffrey E. <[email protected] <mailto:jeevacation@g=ail.com» wrote: <mailto: Forwarded message From: Barry Josephson &=t: > > Date: Sun, May 17, 2015 at 11:53 PM Subject: EDGE To: Jeff Epstein <[email protected] <[email protected]» Jeffery, This wi

n=-black-western-among-amazon- pilot-orders-1201426952/> Shared via the Google app <https://itunes.apple.com/app/google/id284815942> Best, Barryl Barry Josephsong=pan> Josephson Enterta=nment 1201 W. 5th St. Suite F-300 Los An • eles CA 90017 <imagel.PNG> 2 EFTA_R1_01628759 EFTA02501314 please note T

EFTA00460517.pdf

EFTA00460517

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Cc: merwin dela cruz Fontanilla Subject: 3:30pm Barry Josephson Date: Fri, 06 Oct 2017 14:08:09 +0000 Barry EF

From: To: Jefffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Cc: merwin dela cruz Fontanilla Subject: 3:30pm Barry Josephson Date: Fri, 06 Oct 2017 14:08:09 +0000 Barry EFTA00460517

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EFTA01846226.pdf

EFTA01846226

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To: Barry Josephson Fran: Jeffrey Epstein Sent Thur 12/15/2011 1:58:30 AM how are you„ my godd daughter is still waiting„ ? are you ok? *********************************

To: Barry Josephson Fran: Jeffrey Epstein Sent Thur 12/15/2011 1:

EFTA02449514.pdf

EFTA02449514

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day, September 27, 2016 9:15 PM To: Lesley Groff Subject: Fwd: Amazon Orders The Tick, Variety lets check on the 6th Forwarded message From: Barry Josephson Date: Tue, Sep 27, 2016 at 11:03 PM Subject:=Re: Amazon Orders 'The Tick, Variety To: "jeffr=y E." <jeevacation@gmail.=om <mailto:[email protected]

A_R1_01548186 EFTA02449514 To: Barry Josephson Subject: Re: Amazon Orders 'The lick, Variety<=u> please 7th? On Tue, Sep 27, 2016 at 10:55 PM, Barry Josephson • wrote: Barry Josephson Josephson Entertainmen= 11900 W Olympic Blvd.<=span> Suite 620 Los Angeles, CA 90064<=span> F=om: Jeff Epstein <=jeevac

EFTA02498556.pdf

EFTA02498556

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thinking it could be a =un idea. . princes politicians beut girls the one =ercent. . etc. =div class=" mail quote">On Mon, Jun 15, 2015 at 4:06 PM, Barry Josephson &=t; wrote. Yes, script first. I'm a WGA signatory now if you wanted me to put=it through my company. I could do it where nobody knew it was you, or yo

From: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 8:08 PM To: Barry Josephson Subject: Re: im willign to fund, im thinking it could be a =un idea. . princes politicians beut girls the one =ercent. . etc. =div class=" mail q

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EFTA00534238.pdf

EFTA00534238

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" aa> wrote: » Hi Barry, >> We will be on Rodeo Drive at 2:30pm on Monday. Would you like to meet us » there? >> On Feb 23, 2012, at 12:47 PM, Ba Josephson >> wrote: >» Im in! Would love to see Jeffrey, anytime anyplace...let me know. Good >» to >» hear from you too =. >» Barry Josephson >>> Jose

From: To: Barry Josephson <M=I=Illa Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2012 01:41:38 +0000 Perfect! Looking forward to it. I will give you a call and let you know

EFTA00460513.pdf

EFTA00460513

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om: Lesley Groff <ffileill~> To: Jefffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Cc: merwin dela, Marilyn Flores <~~>, Jojo Fontanilla Subject: 3:30pm Barry Josephson Date: Fri, 06 Oct 2017 14:10:14 +0000 Barry Josephson will come see you today at 3:30pm 12:30pm Phone Date w/Paul Morris an 1:00pm Appt w/Jack Goldberg

[email protected]> Cc: merwin dela, Marilyn Flores <~~>, Jojo Fontanilla Subject: 3:30pm Barry Josephson Date: Fri, 06 Oct 2017 14:10:14 +0000 Barry Josephson will come see you today at 3:30pm 12:30pm Phone Date w/Paul Morris an 1:00pm Appt w/Jack Goldberger & Darren (fads 1:30pm TENTATIVE 2:00pm TENTAT

EFTA01977797.pdf

EFTA01977797

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To: Barry Josephson Fran: Jeffrey Epstein Sent Thur 11/1/2012 12:19:02 PM do you know of a female art director set designer, someone who can oversee my houses **********

To: Barry Josephson Fran: Jeffrey Epstein Sent Thur 11/1/2012 12:

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EFTA01979173.pdf

EFTA01979173

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orward to email. ----- Forwarded messa e From: Barry Josephson Date: Sun, Oct 10, 2010 at 9:00 PM Subject: Tel

m: Jeffrey Epstein Sent Sun 10/10/2010 7:02:36 PM Subject Fwd: Television Company of course„ forward to email. ----- Forwarded messa e From: Barry Josephson Date: Sun, Oct 10, 2010 at 9:00 PM Subject: Television Company To: [email protected] Jeffery, I'm sorry that I missed you in New York last week.

EFTA02412377.pdf

EFTA02412377

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From: Sent: Tue 6/15/2010 1:53:35 PM Subject: Barry Josephson Barry Josephson is hoping to speak with you for

To: Jeevacation [email protected]] From: Sent: Tue 6/15/2010 1:53:35 PM Subject: Barry Josephson Barry Josephson is hoping to speak with you for 2 minutes. Is there a time he could call you today? EFTA_R1_0 1473982 EFTA02412377

EFTA02421587.pdf

EFTA02421587

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Television Company I will. Thanks. --Original Message— From: Jeffrey Epstein [mailtojeevacationOgmail.com] Sent: Sun 10/1012010 12:02 PM To: Cc: Barry Josephson Subject: Fwd: Television Company of course„ forward to sarahs email. -- Forwarded messy e From: Barry Josephson Date: Sun, Oct 10, 2010 at 9:00

un 10/1012010 12:02 PM To: Cc: Barry Josephson Subject: Fwd: Television Company of course„ forward to sarahs email. -- Forwarded messy e From: Barry Josephson Date: Sun, Oct 10, 2010 at 9:00 PM Subject: Television Company To: [email protected] Jeffery. I'm sorry that I missed you in New York last week.

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EFTA02469683.pdf

EFTA02469683

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.com> Sent: Friday, March 4, 2016 7:13 PM To: Barry Josephson Edge?? please note The information contained

From: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, March 4, 2016 7:13 PM To: Barry Josephson Edge?? please note The information contained in this co=munication is confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may c=nstitute inside informati

EFTA02619515.pdf

EFTA02619515

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From: Lesley Groff < Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 5:28 PM To: Jefffrey Epstein Subject: Barry Josephson Barry Josephson is in Warsaw! He was thinking about you...give =im a call when you can. ?xml version=.0" encoding=TF-8"?> <!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIS

3, 2017 5:28 PM To: Jefffrey Epstein Subject: Barry Josephson Barry Josephson is in Warsaw! He was thinking ab

EFTA00306074.pdf

EFTA00306074

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k- done Ed Razek- done Nicole Junkermann- done Barry Josephson- done Roger Schank- done Dr. Victor- done Alys

Zicherman- done David Stearn- done Ghislaine- done Nili- done Naomi Campbell- done Martin Nowak- done Ed Razek- done Nicole Junkermann- done Barry Josephson- done Roger Schank- done Dr. Victor- done Alysia- done Patricia Neville- done Daniel Rosenberg- done Steve (from downstairs). done Real Estate

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EFTA00460587.pdf

EFTA00460587

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From: Merwin Dela cruz <I fr-' To: Lesley Groff •,: fr-' Subject: Re: 3:30pm Barry Josephson Date: Fri, 06 Oct 2017 17:34:58 +0000 Les Is M coming? Merwin Dela Cruz On Oct 6, 2017, at 10:10 AM, Lesley Groff < Barry Josephson will come see yo

Re: 3:30pm Barry Josephson Date: Fri, 06 Oct 2017 17:34:58 +0000 Les Is M coming? Merwin Dela Cruz On Oct 6, 2017, at 10:10 AM, Lesley Groff < Barry Josephson will come see you today at 3:30pm > wrote: 12:30pm Phone Date w/Paul Morris (MM) 1:00pm Appt w/Jack Goldberger & Darren (Jack 1:30pm TENTATIVE 2:

EFTA00675583.pdf

EFTA00675583

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eck first to see if this is real, and maybe we could lend him the money for 60 days to be paid back when the house closes Forwarded message From: Barry Josephson Date: Mon, Oct 14, 2013 at 10:43 PM Subject: Re: Counter S To: Jeff Epstein Cc: Jeff Epstein >, Richard Kahn Inspection is tomorrow, the buyer is mov

I just need the funds tomorrow to cover the $215 tax payment! Best, Barry J Message & typos sent from my iPhone > On Oct 11, 2013, at 2:52 PM, "Barry Josephson" > Will certainly be able to start paying you back with a shorter window. > Best, > Barry J > Sent from my iPad > Begin forwarded message: > Fr

EFTA00677142.pdf

EFTA00677142

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From To: Jefffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Subject: Barry Josephson Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2017 22:50:34 +0000 I'm in on dinner on Thursday. I'll be coming straight from set so wont be dressed upscale at all, but I know its u

h Jeffery. Please reach out to me on Monday about visit as were juggling our schedule due to weather and actor availability. As always thank you! Barry Josephson Josephson Entertainment 11900 W Olympic Blvd. Suite 620 Los Angeles, CA 90064 EFTA00677142

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EFTA01824418.pdf

EFTA01824418

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: Barry Josephso From: Jeffrey Epstein Sent Sat 1/30/2010 6:09:32 PM Subject: Re: let me known your schedult On Sat, Jan 30, 2010 at 1:05 PM, Barry Josephson Jeff, Its been truly amazing! wrote: really open up my heart like no 'other' girl could! be a terrific mom, and Even with a nanny, between work and

o hear from you! How are you? Will you be back in New York soon, really would like to see you. From: Jeffrey Epstein <ieevacation(tENniaii.corn> To: Barry Josephson Sent: Sat Jan 30 02:43:19 2010 Subject: how are you and baby *********************************************************** The information contain

EFTA02358320.pdf

EFTA02358320

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o you know when???? On May 18, 2015, at 8:34 AM, jeffrey E. <[email protected] <mailto:jeevacation@g=ail.com» wrote: Forwarded message From: Barry Josephson &=tj <mailto > > EFTA_R1_01345413 EFTA02358320 Date: Sun, May 17, 2015 at 11:53 PM Subject: EDGE To: Jeff Epstein <[email protected] <mailt

From: Barry Josephson < Sent: Monday, May 18, 2015 4:23 PM To: Jeffrey E. Subject: Re: EDGE Shoots around he end of July beginning of August. Exact dates in a wee=

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