Who is Bachner in the Epstein files?

The name refers to Michael Bachner, an attorney. He is addressed as "Mr. Bachner" in a July 2019 email about an Epstein investigation and is described in another file as counsel to a person whose name is cut off. A legal document quotes him defending an Epstein employee named Lesley. The files show him as a lawyer for someone connected to the case, not as a social or business associate of Epstein.

What did Bachner say about Lesley's work for Epstein?

A legal document quotes Mr. Bachner saying that during Lesley's employment with Epstein she never engaged in any misconduct and never knowingly made travel arrangements for anyone under 18. The statement responds to a lawsuit by Ms. Ransome, which also alleged that Epstein's associates told her to diet and lose weight. The quote is Bachner's position as an advocate. The files do not show how the claims were resolved.

Does Bachner appear in Epstein's flight logs or personal correspondence?

Not in these files. His appearances are professional: emails among people handling an investigation, scheduling and a proffer discussion, plus one quoted legal statement. Nothing in the files suggests a personal relationship with Epstein. Being named as someone's lawyer is not evidence of wrongdoing by the lawyer.

What is the "attorney proffer" email?

A June 4, 2020 email is titled "attorney Proffer" and relays a message from Bachner. The writer asks whether to try a phone interview with a person whose name is cut off. A proffer is usually an attorney's summary of what a client could say, so the thread points to talks about getting information from a potential witness. The files do not show the outcome.

Who is Bachner in the Epstein files?

The name refers to Michael Bachner, an attorney. He is addressed as "Mr. Bachner" in a July 2019 email about an Epstein investigation and is described in another file as counsel to a person whose name is cut off. A legal document quotes him defending an Epstein employee named Lesley. The files show him as a lawyer for someone connected to the case, not as a social or business associate of Epstein.

What did Bachner say about Lesley's work for Epstein?

A legal document quotes Mr. Bachner saying that during Lesley's employment with Epstein she never engaged in any misconduct and never knowingly made travel arrangements for anyone under 18. The statement responds to a lawsuit by Ms. Ransome, which also alleged that Epstein's associates told her to diet and lose weight. The quote is Bachner's position as an advocate. The files do not show how the claims were resolved.

Does Bachner appear in Epstein's flight logs or personal correspondence?

Not in these files. His appearances are professional: emails among people handling an investigation, scheduling and a proffer discussion, plus one quoted legal statement. Nothing in the files suggests a personal relationship with Epstein. Being named as someone's lawyer is not evidence of wrongdoing by the lawyer.

What is the "attorney proffer" email?

A June 4, 2020 email is titled "attorney Proffer" and relays a message from Bachner. The writer asks whether to try a phone interview with a person whose name is cut off. A proffer is usually an attorney's summary of what a client could say, so the thread points to talks about getting information from a potential witness. The files do not show the outcome.

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"Bachner" in the files is Michael Bachner, a defense attorney who appears in correspondence about an "Epstein investigation" in 2019 and 2020. In a legal document, he is quoted defending the conduct of an Epstein employee named Lesley.

Eight of the 13 documents are emails with Bachner in the From/To/Cc header. Most are copies of one July 9, 2019 message that opens "Mr. Bachner, following up on our conversation earlier this morning," and offers additional information and materials. An August 2019 email in the thread says Bachner called to apologize for a delayed meeting and would send times that work for him. A June 2020 email titled "attorney Proffer" relays a message from Bachner and discusses whether to try a phone interview with a person whose name is cut off. A legal document quotes "Mr. Bachner" saying that during Lesley's employment with Epstein she never engaged in misconduct and never knowingly made travel arrangements for anyone under 18. The files show no flight logs, financial records or direct dealings between Bachner and Epstein. Much of the repetition comes from one email chain copied across many files.

Key Highlights

•A legal document quotes Mr. Bachner saying that during Lesley's employment with Epstein she never engaged in misconduct and never knowingly made travel arrangements for anyone under 18. The same document describes a lawsuit by Ms. Ransome, who alleged that Epstein's associates told her to diet and lose weight.
•The July 9, 2019 email to "Mr. Bachner" follows a morning conversation and sends "additional information and materials." It carries a disclaimer that nothing in it is legal opinion or tax advice. Another file labels him "Michael Bachner (counsel to" followed by a name that is cut off.
•A June 4, 2020 thread titled "attorney Proffer" shows people discussing whether to move forward with a phone interview of a person whose name is cut off, after an email from Bachner. This suggests he was negotiating access to a client as a witness.
•An August 2019 email titled "FW: Epstein investigation" says Bachner called, apologized for running late, and would send times that work for him. This points to scheduling around the investigation.
•The archive links this name most closely to Michael Bachner (all 13 documents), Jeffrey Epstein (12), Bachner & Associates (8), the Epstein NPA (7) and the Southern District (6). Those links fit a lawyer appearing in investigative and legal matters.
•Eleven of the 13 documents are emails and only two are legal documents. Many are duplicate copies of the same July 2019 message, so the count overstates how many separate events there are.

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Document Mentions (13)

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l from your system. Nothing in this email should be construed as a legal opinion or tax advice. On Jul 9 2019, at 11:43 AM, mailto: > wrote: Mr. Bachner, Following up on our conversation earlier this morning, we wanted to provide you with the additional information and materials we discussed. In the

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is email from your system. Nothing in this email should be construed as a legal opinion or tax advice. On Jul 9, 2019, at 11:43 AM, < wrote: Mr. Bachner, Following up on our conversation earlier this morning, we wanted to provide you with the additional information and materials we discussed. In the

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s email should be construed as a legal opinion or tax advice. On Jul 9 2019, at 11:43 AM, mailto: > wrote: EFTA00021438 --- PAGE BREAK --- Mr. Bachner, Following up on our conversation earlier this morning, we wanted to provide you with the additional information and materials we discussed. In the

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' To:' " < Subject: FW: Epstein investigation Date: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 15:51:22 +0000 Inline-Images: image001.jpg; image002.jpg; image003.png >, Bachner just called and apologized, he was on his way to the office from a meeting that ran late. He said he'd email us times that work for him this afterno

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EFTA00030829

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y promised, here is his info: Michael Bachner (counsel to From: Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2019 11:44 Cc: Subject: RE: Epstein investigation / Mr. Bachner, Following up on our conversation earlier this morning, we wanted to provide you with the additional information and materials we discussed. In the

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EFTA00040611

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uring Lesley's employment with Epstein did she ever engage in any misconduct and never knowingly made travel arrangements for anyone under i8," Mr. Bachner said. Ms. Ransome also alleged in her lawsuit that she was instructed by Mr. Epstein's associates to go on a diet and to lose about 1i pounds to ma

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EFTA00068042.pdf

EFTA00068042

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this email from your system. Nothing in this email should be construed as a legal opinion or tax advice. On Jul 9, 2019, at 11:43 AM, wrote: Mr. Bachner, Following up on our conversation earlier this morning, we wanted to provide you with the additional information and materials we discussed. In the

EFTA00092097.pdf

EFTA00092097

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EFTA00151744.pdf

EFTA00151744

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by e-mail and delete this email from your system. Nothing in this email should be construed as a legal opinion or tax advice. SANYS <mailto: Mr. Bachner, Following up on our conversation earlier this morning, we wanted to provide you with the additional information and materials we discussed. In the

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EFTA00032215

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roffer 10:30 tomorrow works for me. Let's discuss then. From: Sent: Thursday, June 4, 2020 5:18 PM To: Subject: FW. attorney Proffer Email from Bachner re: M- do you guys think at this point we should try to move forward with a phone interview with her?? I have no problem telling him we're just in

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EFTA00021428_email_003

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tem. Nothing in this email should be construed as a legal opinion or tax advice. EFTA00021432 On Jul 9 2019, at 11:43 AM, mailto: > wrote: Mr. Bachner, Following up on our conversation earlier this morning, we wanted to provide you with the additional information and materials we discussed. In the