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Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York who oversaw the 2019 federal indictment of Jeffrey Epstein
Geoffrey S. Berman was the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York who personally announced and oversaw the 2019 federal sex trafficking indictment of Jeffrey Epstein, appearing prominently throughout the Epstein files in official legal filings, prosecution correspondence, and inter-agency coordination documents.
Berman appears most substantively in legal documents and prosecution records as the U.S. Attorney who brought the 2019 federal charges against Epstein. Key appearances include his signature on court filings (EFTA00009658), his press conference statement that Epstein's "alleged behavior shocks the conscience" (DOJ-FL-HOLD-153, DOJ-FL-HOLD-205), coordination emails about the Epstein investigation between his office and other jurisdictions like the U.S. Virgin Islands (EFTA00010135), and scheduling records for calls specifically about the Epstein case (EFTA00009884-9887). He also appears in Touhy regulation documents identifying him as the "proper official" for SDNY matters (EFTA00010331) and in post-indictment case management filings. A significant number of the 1,838 total mentions likely stem from his name appearing in standardized legal document headers across the large volume of SDNY case filings, and some mentions are false positives matching other people named "Geoffrey" (such as actors Geoffrey Rush, decorator Geoffrey Bradfield, or attorney Geoffrey S. Stewart).
larly as it pertains to Prince Andrew's unwillingness to cooperate. One of the things that has come up from multiple people is how unusual it is for Geoffrey Berman to have spoken publicly about this matter, not once, but twice. Per one former US Attorney: "It's an unusual move because generally speaking, there
Page: EFTA00025549 →From: ' To: "r>, "Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS)" Subject: Fwd: FOX Business inquiry Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:17:33 +0000 Inline-Images: image001.png Geoff: just let me know
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s from Geoff that I will forward on shortly. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: " Date: July 6, 2019 at 3:15:59 PM EDT To: " " Geoffrey (USANYS)" Cc: " (USANYS)" < >, "Berman, (USANYS)" IS ) Subject: RE: updates Thanks for circulating. I think this is very well done. I have a few
ot a sexual predator, I'm an offender. It's the difference between a murderer and a person who steals a bagel." MI think this is a good suggestion "GEOFFREY S. BERMAN ACTING United States Attorney" EFTA00083658 Oops. Let's fix. Thanks From: (USANYS) < Sent: Saturday, July 6, 2019 4:23 PM To: < )'; < Cc:
From: ' (USANYS)" )" <• To: Cc: "-(USANYS)" Subject: RE: updates Date: Sat, 06 Jul 2019 20:39:51 +0000 Importance: Normal )'I From Geoff: Where we currently say "In fall 2007, the defendant entered into a non-prosecution agreement with the SDFL in connection with the conduct at issue
upplemental warrants if the FBI finds additional items that we want to seize. Also happy to help with anything else that may come up. From: Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS) Sent: Saturday, July 6, 2019 5:54 PM To: I Cc: (U •= >; •= >: < Subject: Re: updates Epstein is in custody. Search warrants being
Page: EFTA00028381 →t: Saturday, July 6, 2019 5:54 PM To: I Cc: (U •= >; •= >: < Subject: Re: updates Epstein is in custody. Search warrants being executed now. Geoff On Jul 6, 2019, at 12:44 PM, Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS) < wrote: ells me that he is confirmed on board. Wheels up. Geoff On Jul 6, 2019, at 11:10
Page: EFTA00028381 →write supplemental warrants if the FBI finds additional items that we want to seize. Also happy to help with anything else that may come up. From: Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS) Sent: Saturday, July 6, 2019 5:54 PM To: I Cc: (U •= >; •= >: < Subject: Re: updates Epstein is in custody. Search warra
Page: EFTA00028381 →rk, New York 10007 C C C >; >>>' „< Two additional people from DO1 will join the visit: Ed O'Callahan > 8/14/2019 12:17 PM > » In addition, Geoff has asked that the new acting warden join the tour. Let me know if you have any questions, thanks. From: Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 4:03 PM To
Page: EFTA00032376 →13, 2019 3:38 PM To: C >; > 8/13/2019 3:58 PM > » Cc: Subject: Re: MCC Visit Thursday Hi It should not be a problem. Does 10 am work for Mr. Berman and the rest of his staff? Thank you, Supervisory Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, New York
Page: EFTA00032376 →150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 EFTA00032376 --- PAGE BREAK --- > 8/13/2019 2:05 PM >> > The list of visitors from our office is below: Geoffrey Berman As discussed, we would like to see the 2nd floor pscyh observation and suicide watch area; the 9th floor SHU, and Epstein's cell, which we understa
Page: EFTA00032377 →r 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 Two additional people from DO1 will join the visit: Ed O'Callahan > 8/14/2019 12:17 PM > » In addition, Geoff has asked that the new acting warden join the tour. Let me know if you have any questions, thanks. From: Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 4:03 PM T
Page: EFTA00017789 →ust 13, 2019 3:38 PM To: Cc: Subject: Re: MCC Visit Thursday >; > 8/13/2019 3:58 PM > » Hi It should not be a problem. Does 10 am work for Mr. Berman and the rest of his staff? Thank you, Supervisory Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, New York
Page: EFTA00017790 →Cc: sc= > Subject: RE: MCC Visit Thursday ) < •c > wrote: EFTA00017788 --- PAGE BREAK --- Ed O'Callahan — Principal Deputy Attorney General Geoffrey Berman — US Attorney From: Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 12:26 PM To: Cc: Subject: RE: MCC Visit Thursday Hil=1 Not a problem. I will add them to
Page: EFTA00017789 →From: "Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS)" To: ' . (ODAG)" Subject: Fwd: Epstein OCME Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 19:36:47 +0000 See below. Geoff Begin forwarded message
Page: EFTA00031006 →From: "Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS)" To: ' . (ODAG)" Subject: Fwd: Epstein OCME Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 19:36:47 +0000 See below. Geoff Begin forwarded message: From: '
Page: EFTA00031006 →From: "Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS)" To: ' . (ODAG)" Subject: Fwd: Epstein OCME Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 19:36:47 +0000 See below. Geoff Begin forwarded message: From: ' (USANYS)" < Date: August 16, 2019 at 2:48:14 PM EDT To: "Berman, Geoffre (USANYS " (USANYS)" (USANYS Cc: '
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ffrey (USANYS) < wrote: Thanks, Are there plans to meet with From: Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2019 12:07 PM To: Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS) Cc Geoff, o-conspirator investigation Geoff I understand that you had a requested a status update regarding the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein's co-consp
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time tomorrow - morning if you can. I assume you haven't talked to brass on this yet? Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS)" Date: August 13, 2019 at 8:52:36 PM EDT To: (USANYS) 3" I will need a summary of our forfeiture options re Epstein Thursday morning, ok
alk sometime tomorrow - morning if you can. I assume you haven't talked to brass on this yet? Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS)" Date: August 13, 2019 at 8:52:36 PM EDT To: (USANYS) 3" I will need a summary of our forfeiture options re Epstein Thursday m
USANYS)" Date: August 13, 2019 at 8:52:36 PM EDT To: (USANYS) 3" I will need a summary of our forfeiture options re Epstein Thursday morning, ok? Geoff EFTA00072125
From: "M, (USANYS)" To: < >, "Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS)" Subject: RE: Epstein Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 23:11:08 +0000 Thanks for that input. The Epstein team was thanked by the victims repeatedly
Page: EFTA00028284 →From: "M, (USANYS)" To: < >, "Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS)" Subject: RE: Epstein Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 23:11:08 +0000 Thanks for that input. The Epstein team was thanked by the victims
Page: EFTA00028284 →tims repeatedly. Very proud of the team. From: (USANYS) 4 Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 7:07 PM To: Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS) Subject: Epstein Geoff and (USANYS) Just wanted you both to know that we've been receiving a positive response from NGOs on the Epstein case — not just in terms of the c
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From (USANYS)" To: "Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS)" Cc: w USANYS Contractor]" < (USANYS)" Subject: RE: JE detention Statement Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 13:16:26 +0000 Importance:
JE detention Statement USANYS) < > Thanks. I took out part of a sentence. If this is OK can you circulate to the group Statement of U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman on the Detention of Jeffrey Epstein U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said: "We are pleased with Judge Richard M. Berman's decision today to detain
From (USANYS)" To: "Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS)" Cc: w USANYS Contractor]" < (USANYS)" Subject: RE: JE detention Statement Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 13:16:26 +0000 Importance: Normal L
) Subject: RE: Prince Andrew Greetings. Just checking-in to see how you're doing. From: (USANYS) Sent: Monday, June 8, 2020 1:58 PM To: Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS) Cc: (USANYS) Subject: RE: Prince Andrew All, we can use the following dial in: 877-720-9282 - 8146826 From: Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS) <
Page: EFTA00028560 →e Andrew Let's set up a call on this for 2:15 Sent from my iPad On Jun 8, 2020, at 1:09 PM, (USANYS) wrote: EFTA00028560 --- PAGE BREAK --- Geoff —As discussed, I've put together a short proposed statement responding to the press release issued by Prince Andrew's counsel this morning. If we do
Page: EFTA00028561 →(USANYS) Subject: RE: Prince Andrew Greetings. Just checking-in to see how you're doing. From: (USANYS) Sent: Monday, June 8, 2020 1:58 PM To: Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS) Cc: (USANYS) Subject: RE: Prince Andrew All, we can use the following dial in: 877-720-9282 - 8146826 From: Berman, Geoffrey
Page: EFTA00028560 →From: "Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS)" < E> To: Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein friend Ghislaine Maxwell under FBI investigation Date: Fri, 27 Dec 2019 15:47:51 +0000
Page: EFTA00023968 →e: Jeffrey Epstein friend Ghislaine Maxwell under FBI investigation Date: Fri, 27 Dec 2019 15:47:51 +0000 M, give me a call when you have a chance. Geoff > On Dec 27, 2019, at 9:36 AM wrote: > https://vvwvv.cnbc.corn/2019/12/27/jeffrey-epstein-friend-ghislaine-maxwell-under-fbi-investigation.html >
Page: EFTA00023968 →From: "Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS)" < E> To: Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein friend Ghislaine Maxwell under FBI investigation Date: Fri, 27 Dec 2019 15:47:51 +0000 M, give me
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From: ' (USANYS)" ci To: "Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS)" Subject: RE: Date: Sun, 08 Dec 2019 18:40:46 -4)000 USANYS)" It's a little hard to tell because according to the team, while there has
From: ' (USANYS)" ci To: "Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS)" Subject: RE: Date: Sun, 08 Dec 2019 18:40:46 -4)000 USANYS)" It's a little hard to tell because according to the team, while
19 2:42 PM To: (USANYS) < Subject: (USANYS) Are there any new allegations of abuse as minors in the filings this week by attorney Jordan Merson? Geoff EFTA00077409
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, 2019 at 5:54:01 PM EDT To: " Cc: SANYS " (USANYS) < > wrote: Subject: Re: updates Epstein is in custody. Search warrants being executed now. Geoff On Jul 6, 2019, at 12:44 PM, Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS) c > wrote: > wrote: EFTA00076053 tells me that he is confirmed on board. Wheels up. Geo
f Public Information Officer U.S. Attorney% Office, SDNY On Jul 6, 2019, at 6:05 PM, Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS)" Date: July 6, 2019 at 5:54:01 PM EDT To: " Cc: SANYS " (USANYS) < > wrote: Subject: Re: updates Epstein is in custody. Search warra
g? Chief Public Information Officer U.S. Attorney% Office, SDNY On Jul 6, 2019, at 6:05 PM, Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS)" Date: July 6, 2019 at 5:54:01 PM EDT To: " Cc: SANYS " (USANYS) < > wrote: Subject: Re: updates Epstein is in custody. Se
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tor]" To: (USANYS Subject: Re: Date: Sun, 03 May 2020 21:07:01 +0000 Yeah, I had no idea until today. Crazy On May 3, 2020, at 4:40 PM, Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS) < > wrote: Thanks. I listened to that podcast where • refers to me as a member of the deep state.. has obviously lost it. On May 3, 202
odcast where • refers to me as a member of the deep state.. has obviously lost it. On May 3, 2020, at 3:11 PM, (USANYS) [Contractor] wrote: Hey Geoff, here is what I found for you on Also, while searching on the internet to answer your questions, I came across a recent interview she gave with some
[Contractor]" To: (USANYS Subject: Re: Date: Sun, 03 May 2020 21:07:01 +0000 Yeah, I had no idea until today. Crazy On May 3, 2020, at 4:40 PM, Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS) < > wrote: Thanks. I listened to that podcast where • refers to me as a member of the deep state.. has obviously lost it. On
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ponse sometime today. I don't think it's necessary to loop in OLA, but I would draft our response conservatively in accord with their past guidance. Geoff On Aug 11, 2019, at 9:57 AM, (USANYS) < > wrote: We can put something together - do you have a sense of timing/deadline? Also, for re uests made
From: "Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS)" <GBerman@usa.doj.gov> To: (USANYS)" Cc: 'cll.11aaS2" ir> rsANy"srall.NYS)" (USANYS)" Subject: Re: Senate letter Date: Sun,
From: "Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS)" <[email protected]> To: (USANYS)" Cc: 'cll.11aaS2" ir> rsANy"srall.NYS)" (USANYS)" Subject: Re: Senate letter Date: Sun, 11 Aug 201
rrectional Center 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 >>>' (USANYS)" c > 8/14/2019 12:17 PM >>> e from DO1 will join the visit: In addition, Geoff has asked that the new acting warden join the tour. Let me know if you have any questions, thanks. From: Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 4:03 PM T
Page: EFTA00027118 →EFTA00027118 --- PAGE BREAK --- To: (USANYS) Cc: ) `> Subject: Re: MCC Visit Thursday Hi It should not be a problem. Does 10 am work for Mr. Berman and the rest of his staff? o mm Thank you, Supervisory Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, New
Page: EFTA00027119 →c > wrote: EFTA00027117 --- PAGE BREAK --- To: Cc: ‹MEM > Subject: RE: MCC Visit Thursday Ed O'Callahan — Principal Deputy Attorney General Geoffrey Berman — US Attorney From: Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 12:26 PM To: >; Cc: Subject: RE: MCC Visit Thursday Hi Not a problem. I will add them to
Page: EFTA00027118 →From: "Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS) To: "Shappert, Gretchen (USAVI)" Cc: Subject: Re: From the USVI--Jeffrey Epstein matter Date: Mon, 08 Jun 2020 12:30:39 +0000
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Page: EFTA00018543 →tein matter Date: Mon, 08 Jun 2020 12:30:39 +0000 Inline-Images: image00 1 jpg Hi Gretchen, I hope all is well. I am copying) coordination. Best, Geoff and on this email who will help the On Jun 8, 2020, at 7:34 AM, Shappert, Gretchen (USAVI) F. wrote: Good morning, Geoff and greetings from St.
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" Cc: ' Subject: RE: NYS Child Victims Act; Safe Horizon event, week of January 27, 2020 Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 18:46:42 +0000 Thanks, M. Thanks, Geoff, I'll let them know it's a tentative yes, subject only to EOUSA concurrence. From: Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:45 PM To: Berman, Geoffrey
From: ' To: I" r>, "Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS)" Cc: ' Subject: RE: NYS Child Victims Act; Safe Horizon event, week of January 27, 2020 Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 18:46:42 +0000
From: ' To: I" r>, "Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS)" Cc: ' Subject: RE: NYS Child Victims Act; Safe Horizon event, week of January 27, 2020 Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 18:46:42 +0000 Thanks, M.
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Geoffrey (USANYS) < Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2019 11:57 AM Tom (OAG) ‹ > Cc: En= (OPA) Subject: Re: Does the AG plan on issuing a statement? Geoff On Aug 10, 2019, at 11:06 AM Geoff. Is the FBI on scene yet? (OAG) '`: > (OAG) ‹ > wrote: On Aug 10, 2019, at 10:55 AM, Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS
From: (OPA)" To: "Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS)" < Cc: (OAG)" < Subject: RE: Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2019 15:57:48 +0000 (OAG)" Yes, the following: "I was appalled to learn that
From: (OPA)" To: "Berman, Geoffrey (USANYS)" < Cc: (OAG)" < Subject: RE: Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2019 15:57:48 +0000 (OAG)" Yes, the following: "I was appalled to learn that Jeffrey E

Jeffrey Epstein
PersonAmerican sex offender and financier (1953–2019)

Prince Andrew
PersonThird child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born 1960)
the Southern District
LocationFederal judicial district in New York City

Department of Justice
OrganizationUnited States Department of Justice, federal executive department responsible for law enforcement

Ghislaine Maxwell
PersonBritish socialite and sex trafficker, daughter of Robert Maxwell, accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein

United States
LocationCountry located primarily in North America
FBI
OrganizationFederal Bureau of Investigation, domestic intelligence and security service of the United States

Foley Square
LocationStreet intersection in Manhattan, New York
Southern District
LocationFederal judicial district in New York City

New York
LocationMost populous city in the United States
St. Andrew's
OrganizationEpiscopal school or church referenced in documents

Donald Trump
PersonPresident of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)
Martin Weinberg
PersonAmerican attorney (born 1946)
Leon Black
PersonAmerican billionaire businessman (born 1951)

Stephen Hawking
PersonBritish theoretical physicist, cosmologist and author (1942–2018)

Harry Reid
PersonAmerican politician (1939–2021)

Marc Rich
PersonAmerican commodities trader (1934–2013)

Julie K. Brown
PersonAmerican journalist
Special Housing Unit
OrganizationRestricted housing unit within the federal prison system
City of New York
LocationCity in New York, United States