Who is Joanna in the Epstein files?

The name 'Joanna' refers to multiple different people across the documents. The most significant is Johanna Sjoberg, a victim and key witness who provided extensive 2016 deposition testimony about being recruited by Ghislaine Maxwell, allegedly abused by Epstein, and witnessing Prince Andrew. Other mentions include Joanna Manesis, who coordinated with Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff on scheduling matters, and various other individuals with no apparent substantive connection.

What did Johanna Sjoberg testify about in the Epstein case?

In her May 2016 deposition, Johanna Sjoberg testified that she was recruited by Ghislaine Maxwell as a college student at Palm Beach Atlantic College in 2001, allegedly provided sexual services to Epstein, and witnessed an incident at Epstein's New York residence where Prince Andrew allegedly placed his hand on her breast. She also testified that Epstein repeatedly asked her to have his baby and that Maxwell encouraged her to recruit other young women.

Is Joanna Manesis connected to Jeffrey Epstein?

Email correspondence shows Joanna Manesis communicating with Lesley Groff (Epstein's executive assistant) in 2013 about scheduling appointments involving 'Eva.' The context suggests Manesis was likely an assistant at Glen Dubin's office coordinating logistics, rather than working directly for Epstein. The nature and extent of any connection beyond these administrative communications is unclear from the available documents.

Who is Joanna in the Epstein files?

The name 'Joanna' refers to multiple different people across the documents. The most significant is Johanna Sjoberg, a victim and key witness who provided extensive 2016 deposition testimony about being recruited by Ghislaine Maxwell, allegedly abused by Epstein, and witnessing Prince Andrew. Other mentions include Joanna Manesis, who coordinated with Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff on scheduling matters, and various other individuals with no apparent substantive connection.

What did Johanna Sjoberg testify about in the Epstein case?

In her May 2016 deposition, Johanna Sjoberg testified that she was recruited by Ghislaine Maxwell as a college student at Palm Beach Atlantic College in 2001, allegedly provided sexual services to Epstein, and witnessed an incident at Epstein's New York residence where Prince Andrew allegedly placed his hand on her breast. She also testified that Epstein repeatedly asked her to have his baby and that Maxwell encouraged her to recruit other young women.

Is Joanna Manesis connected to Jeffrey Epstein?

Email correspondence shows Joanna Manesis communicating with Lesley Groff (Epstein's executive assistant) in 2013 about scheduling appointments involving 'Eva.' The context suggests Manesis was likely an assistant at Glen Dubin's office coordinating logistics, rather than working directly for Epstein. The nature and extent of any connection beyond these administrative communications is unclear from the available documents.

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Ambiguous first name - refers to multiple people in Epstein documents

The name 'Joanna' in the Epstein documents refers to multiple different individuals, most notably Johanna Sjoberg (a victim and key witness whose 2016 deposition testimony dominates the unsealed files) and Joanna Manesis (an assistant who coordinated with Lesley Groff regarding scheduling).

The documents contain mentions of several different people named Joanna. Email correspondence shows Joanna Manesis communicating with Lesley Groff about scheduling appointments and coordinating Eva (likely an assistant at Glen Dubin's office). Investment documents reference Joanna Vu, an MBA student at Columbia Business School with no apparent connection to Epstein beyond appearing in documents he may have received. Most significantly, though not appearing in these specific snippets by full name, Johanna Sjoberg is a central figure in the broader Epstein files—she testified extensively in a 2016 deposition about being recruited by Maxwell as a college student, allegedly providing sexual services to Epstein, and witnessing Prince Andrew at Epstein's residence. Many other mentions appear to be different individuals entirely (such as a 'Joanne Wagner' in a list of names).

Key Highlights

•Johanna Sjoberg is one of the most frequently cited witnesses in the unsealed Epstein files, with her 2016 deposition providing detailed testimony about recruitment, abuse, and encounters with high-profile figures including Prince Andrew
•Email exchanges show Joanna Manesis coordinating with Lesley Groff (Epstein's longtime executive assistant) about scheduling and arrangements involving 'Eva' in 2013
•The name 'Joanna' appears 155 times across documents, but represents multiple different individuals with varying levels of connection to Epstein—from direct victim/witness testimony to incidental professional correspondence to unrelated individuals in documents Epstein may have possessed
•Investment documents mention Joanna Vu, a Columbia Business School MBA student, but this appears incidental rather than indicative of a substantive relationship

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C_Contact_Book

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*Redactions for personal contact information Abby Abousleiman, Joanna Agnew, Marie Claire & John . Alai Azzedine Albermarle, Rufus & .:,_ • . ,. I S ;. • ,. It Allan Paul -- Allan, Nick & Sarah Althorp, Charl

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olio FINANCIAL TRUST COMPANY, INC. October 01, 1999 - October 31, 1999 JPMorgan Page 6 of 7 Activity by Date Sealentenz One type continued (Joanna, Desalption Oct 4 Purchase 5,000,000 J P MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL PRIME MONEY MARKET FUND J.P.MORGAN SECURITIES INC AS AGENT 1.00 TRADE DATE 10/04

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EFTA00083981

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lio FINANCIAL TRUST COMPANY, INC. October 01, 1999 - October 31, 1999 JPMorgan Page 6 of 7 Activity by Date Sealentenz oar. TYP. continued (Joanna, Desatalon Arnounr USD Oct 4 Purchase 5,000,000 J P MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL PRIME MONEY MARKET FUND J.P.MORGAN SECURITIES INC AS AGENT 1.00 TRAD

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EFTA00084830.pdf

EFTA00084830

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tfolio FINANCIAL TRUST COMPANY, INC. October 01 1999 - October 31 1999 JPMorgan Page 6 of 7 Activity by Date Sealentenz One type continued (Joanna, Desalption Amounr USD Oct 4 Purchase 5,000,000 J P MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL PRIME MONEY - 5,000,000 00 MARKET FUND J.P.MORGAN SECURITIES INC AS A

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EFTA00087147

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folio JEFFREY EPSTEIN August 01, 2002 - August 31, 2002 JPMorgan Private Bank Page 7 of 8 Activity by Date Sealenteen One type continued (Joanna, Desatalon Aug 5 Misc. Receipt FED FUNDS RCVD THRU CITIBANK NEW CASTLE MILLENIUM LP Aug 6 Purchase 24,816,643.79 J P MORGAN TAX FREE MONEY MA

EFTA01265978.pdf

EFTA01265978

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EFTA01282264.pdf

EFTA01282264

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ners.) Epstein began his financial career in 1976 a an options trader at Bear Stearns and became a partner) n 1980. In 1982, Epstein founded his own Joanna' management firm, J. Epstein & Co., managing the assets of theists with more than a beim in net worth. In 1996, I pstein changed the name of his fir

EFTA01297125.pdf

EFTA01297125

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ax claims' thaps://www. theguardian.comluk- newst2015(jaryt2rmineedatw-rarned-ualawritibenderagedevallegations3 Guardian. 37. Rush. George: Molloy, Joanna (January 10 2010) "Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein shells out more money in latest sex abuse lawsuit" thttplriawcrydarlynews.00rnenteruinmerWgossiptill

EFTA01296860.pdf

EFTA01296860

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ex claims' thaps://www theguordian comiuk- news(2015."jan22(minceduithew-rorned-uplawsuitundempr-sexallegatian) Guardian. 37. Rush, George: Molloy, Joanna (January 10. 2010). "Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein shells out mar money in latent sot abuse lawsuit" (kentrinawenydarlynews.00mentenainmeiWgossiptill

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EFTA01297066.pdf

EFTA01297066

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e sex claims' Itiapsilwww Meguardian comkk- newst2015.(jam32fmince-ratw-eartied-ustawsutwenderagewevallegariom) Guardian. 37. Rush, George: Molloy, Joanna (January 10. 2010) "Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein shells out snore money in latent sees abuse lawsuit" (htipifilwwznydailynews.00reenteruinmeiWgossip

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EFTA01298658

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ex claims' ihaprIlwww theguardian.comluk- ncwsf2015."jam22cmineatuithsw-rorned-ublawsetvenderageownallegarions) Guardian. 37. Rush, George: Molloy, Joanna (January 10. 2010) "Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein shells out mac money in latest sex abuse lawsuit" (hapinmwenydailynews.00menteruinmeragossiribillio

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EFTA00190013

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his fifties denying death by giving himself over completely to the sensual life, with the help of Brit, Alexis, Rhiannon, Sherry, Nicole, Haley, and Joanna. http://www.printthis.clickability.corn/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title.The+Fantasist&expire=&uth... 1/2/2008 EFTA00190019 The Fantasist Page 8 of 9 Ne

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EFTA00300965.pdf

EFTA00300965

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ll-side equity research including Oppenheimer & Co. and Brean Capital and real estate private equity at ACE Capital in New York. Joanna Vu '17 Joanna is a first-year MBA student at Columbia busi- ness school. Before CBS. she worked at Colony American Homes and Colony American Finance, pordolio

EFTA00300912.pdf

EFTA00300912

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it Global Man- agement. a long biased hedge fund. Joanna Vu '17 Joanna Vu is a first-year MBA student at Columbia Business School. Prior to CBS Joanna was an associ- ate at Colony American Finance. Adam Xiao '17 Adam Xiao is a first-year MBA student at Columbia Business School. Prior to CBS, A

EFTA00378702.pdf

EFTA00378702

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wrote: There is a large rain shower over necker now, I have to wait for it to pass Sent from my iPhone On Nov 29, 2013, at 11:24 AM, > wrote: Hi Joanna. Let's pass this question on to our pilot, Larry. Larry can you please respond? Sent from my iPhone On Nov 29, 2013, at 10:18 AM, Joanna South < >

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EFTA00378710.pdf

EFTA00378710

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e: RE: There is a large rain shower over necker now, I have to wait for it to pass Sent from my iPhone On Nov 29, 2013, at 11:24 AM, > wrote: Hi Joanna. Let's pass this question on to our pilot, Larry. Larry can you please respond? Sent from my iPhone On Nov 29, 2013, at 10:18 AM, Joanna South < >

EFTA00380773.pdf

EFTA00380773

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much for all of this! :) Lesley On Oct 25, 2013, at 10:45 AM, "Feierstein, Kimberly" < wrote: > Thanks. I have it on Eva's list. Also, as an FYI Joanna was only subbing in for me when I was on maternity leave. She is not working with us at this point. • Original Message > From: Lesley Groff [mail

EFTA00429912.pdf

EFTA00429912

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, Joanna & Eva — This to do is stored on an IMAP server. — It is managed by Mail; do not modify or delete it. 'Meeting in Sept w/Ellis Rubenstein, Joanna s Eva' (454437E2-F2CC-4C6D-9522-CCB1796042CC] Has no due date. Is incomplete. Has no priority. Is stored in the Mail To Do calendar. Has the fol

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EFTA00312930.pdf

EFTA00312930

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