Who is John Christensen in the Epstein files?

John Christensen is a Danish property manager who worked directly for Jeffrey Epstein from April 2014 to April 2017. He managed Epstein's private island, Little Saint James, in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where his duties included overseeing the pool area and grounds. Before joining Epstein's staff, Christensen served as director of properties for singer Céline Dion. He appears in approximately 598 documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice, mostly consisting of emails exchanged with Epstein's executive assistant Lesley Groff and associate Richard Kahn regarding property management, travel logistics, and staff coordination.

How did John Christensen come to work for Jeffrey Epstein?

In early 2014, Christensen — then serving as Céline Dion's director of properties — contacted Epstein about Dion's Jupiter Island, Florida estate, which was listed for sale. He described the property as spectacular and attempted to arrange an 'off the record' showing for Epstein on Thanksgiving 2014. Dion's team discovered the arrangement and fired Christensen, reportedly giving him five minutes to clear his office. Emails show Christensen was already being recruited by Epstein's team as early as April 2014, when travel arrangements were made for him to visit the U.S. Virgin Islands as a 'candidate.' By mid-2014, he was staying in Epstein's New York apartment and actively working across Epstein's properties.

What properties did John Christensen manage for Jeffrey Epstein?

The released documents show Christensen involved in operations at multiple Epstein properties. His primary role was on Little Saint James, Epstein's private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where he managed the pool area and grounds and supervised island staff including an employee named Merwin. He also coordinated apartment logistics at 301 East 66th Street in New York City, where Epstein maintained multiple apartments. Emails show him traveling between the island, New York, Palm Beach, and Epstein's Zorro Ranch in New Mexico as part of his duties.

Did John Christensen witness any illegal activity while working for Epstein?

In a statement to Danish media outlet TV2, Christensen said he never saw anything illegal or any minors during his time working for Epstein. He stated that at the time of his employment, Epstein had business and friendships with many respected people including Bill Clinton and Bill Gates, and that there was little public information about Epstein's crimes a decade ago. He said that had he known what Epstein had done, he would not have worked for him. The released documents do not contain evidence contradicting or confirming these claims.

Who is John Christensen in the Epstein files?

John Christensen is a Danish property manager who worked directly for Jeffrey Epstein from April 2014 to April 2017. He managed Epstein's private island, Little Saint James, in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where his duties included overseeing the pool area and grounds. Before joining Epstein's staff, Christensen served as director of properties for singer Céline Dion. He appears in approximately 598 documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice, mostly consisting of emails exchanged with Epstein's executive assistant Lesley Groff and associate Richard Kahn regarding property management, travel logistics, and staff coordination.

How did John Christensen come to work for Jeffrey Epstein?

In early 2014, Christensen — then serving as Céline Dion's director of properties — contacted Epstein about Dion's Jupiter Island, Florida estate, which was listed for sale. He described the property as spectacular and attempted to arrange an 'off the record' showing for Epstein on Thanksgiving 2014. Dion's team discovered the arrangement and fired Christensen, reportedly giving him five minutes to clear his office. Emails show Christensen was already being recruited by Epstein's team as early as April 2014, when travel arrangements were made for him to visit the U.S. Virgin Islands as a 'candidate.' By mid-2014, he was staying in Epstein's New York apartment and actively working across Epstein's properties.

What properties did John Christensen manage for Jeffrey Epstein?

The released documents show Christensen involved in operations at multiple Epstein properties. His primary role was on Little Saint James, Epstein's private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where he managed the pool area and grounds and supervised island staff including an employee named Merwin. He also coordinated apartment logistics at 301 East 66th Street in New York City, where Epstein maintained multiple apartments. Emails show him traveling between the island, New York, Palm Beach, and Epstein's Zorro Ranch in New Mexico as part of his duties.

Did John Christensen witness any illegal activity while working for Epstein?

In a statement to Danish media outlet TV2, Christensen said he never saw anything illegal or any minors during his time working for Epstein. He stated that at the time of his employment, Epstein had business and friendships with many respected people including Bill Clinton and Bill Gates, and that there was little public information about Epstein's crimes a decade ago. He said that had he known what Epstein had done, he would not have worked for him. The released documents do not contain evidence contradicting or confirming these claims.

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John Christensen was a Danish property manager who worked directly for Jeffrey Epstein on Little Saint James island from April 2014 to April 2017, managing the grounds and pool area. He previously served as Céline Dion's director of properties before being fired for attempting to arrange a secret showing of Dion's Florida mansion for Epstein.

Christensen appears extensively in personal and professional emails exchanged with Epstein's inner circle, including Lesley Groff (Epstein's executive assistant) and Richard Kahn (Epstein's associate). The documents show him being recruited and hired in April 2014, with travel arrangements booked for him to Epstein's properties in the U.S. Virgin Islands, New York, and New Mexico. Emails detail his day-to-day work managing Epstein's properties — apartment logistics at 301 East 66th Street in New York, staff to-do lists for island employee Merwin, and scheduling around Epstein's movements between residences. His 598 document mentions span from his initial hiring through at least late 2016, reflecting sustained direct involvement in Epstein's property operations.

Key Highlights

•Employed directly by Jeffrey Epstein as a property manager on Little Saint James island from April 2014 to April 2017, managing grounds and the pool area
•Previously served as Céline Dion's director of properties but was fired in November 2014 for arranging an unauthorized 'off the record' showing of Dion's $30 million Jupiter Island estate for Epstein
•Emails show him coordinating closely with Epstein's executive assistant Lesley Groff and associate Richard Kahn on travel, apartment assignments, and staff management at 301 East 66th Street in New York
•Documents show him staying in Epstein's New York apartment (10B at 301 E. 66th St) and traveling to Little Saint James, Zorro Ranch in New Mexico, and Palm Beach on Epstein's schedule
•Danish national who told TV2 Denmark he never witnessed anything illegal during his employment and would not have worked for Epstein had he known about the crimes

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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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Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein

Bradley J. Edwards

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er: Office and STC Half Day Thurs. Nov 27, 2014 LSJ-PB Thanksgiving Day! Office and STC are Closed 6:30pm Depart LSJ TBD Arrive PB Meet up with John Christensen today FrL Nov 28, 2014 PB-LSJ Reminder: Office and STC Closed Reminder: Reid Hoffman to arrive Ft. Lauderdale at 4:40pm via Virgin America #340 E

EFTA00364589.pdf

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From: Lesley Groff To: John Christensen Cc: Richard Kahn , Bella Klein Rodriquez Zorro Ranch Epstein Jeffrey Subject: Fwd: Travel arrangements for JOHN CHRISTENSEN traveling on 06/09/2

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hard Kahn c Richard Kahn HBRK Associates Inc. 575 Lexington Avenue 4th Floor New York, NY 10022 tell fax cell Begin forwarded message: From: John Christensen < Subject: JE Date: July 30, 2014 at 3:02:12 PM EDT To: Richard Kahn > > wrote: Hi Rich, I'm guessing that Lesley did not hear from JE so I'm

EFTA00366312.pdf

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From: To: John Christensen ..te Subject: Re: Apartment... Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2014 15:57:06 +0000 Sure...not a problem!! I will have the maid come in on Monday. Thanks and s

EFTA00366330.pdf

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our help On Jul 24, 2014, at 1:11 PM, < > wrote: > Ok will try tnx > Sent from my iPhone >> On Jul 24, 2014, at 11:59 AM, .tz > wrote: >> >> John Christensen will leave on Sunday...we will need 10B cleaned on Monday...MI is asking for next week could you clean 108 on Monday after you arrive? Will you and

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EFTA00366476.pdf

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From: To: • Subject: Re: 301 E 66 ST apartments conditions Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 12:52:16 +0000 I had Bobby going in 10B but John Christensen is staying there...if you can get 10B cleaned after John leaves then yes, we can put Bobby in 10B. I didn't think we had anyone to clean on a weeken

EFTA00366588.pdf

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k to me. Will warn her the glass. Or I might just take her to my apt > Sent from my iPhone >> On Jul 19, 2014, at 9:21 PM, > wrote: >> >> Hi . John Christensen is on 10b. is to leave today from III but she has stayed there for awhile. We have llp but from Larry's evaluation there is still glass around She

EFTA00366606.pdf

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• I'll do both letters tonight :) > > >> On Jul 15, 2014, at 3:09 PM, > > >>> I need one of you to please leave a Welcome Letter for apt 10B for John Christensen this Friday July 18th... >>> >>> Please confirm back to me...thanks >>> >>> <Welcome to Apartment 10B.docx> > > wrote: < › wrote: wrote: EF

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From: Richard Kahn <I To: Lesley Groff Subject: Re: Flight for John Christensen on HOLD until tonight only Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2014 18:10:57 +0000 probably not necessary but your call either way ok with me thanks Richard Kahn

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ject: Welcome Letter for apt Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2014 19:09:46 +0000 Attachments: I need one of you to please leave a Welcome Letter for apt III for John Christensen this Friday July 18th... Please confirm back to me...thanks EFTA00366801

EFTA00366809.pdf

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From: Lesley Groff To: John Christensen Subject: Re: Travel arrangements for JOHN CHRISTENSEN traveling on 07/18/2014 Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2014 19:54:39 +0000 oh boy...sounds like a fantasti

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18:47:09 +0000 Jo.° fontanilla , merwin dela cruz Peter Diamandis will come see you on Monday June 9th from 2-3pm Mon. June 9, 2014 NY Reminder: John Christensen to arrive STT 3:53pm via Delta925 (Rec. Lot Reminder Mette in NY ( 1 11:00am Appt w/Hardeep Woody? 2-3:00pm Appt w/Peter Diamandis 3:00pm Appt w/

EFTA00368239.pdf

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o.° fontanilla , merwin dela cruz Sat June 7, 2014 LSJ Reminder: Prof. Kosslyn to stay in apt.June 7-16 (arrive 7:29pm, depart 11:01am) Reminder: John Christensen to arrive 577 3:53pm via Delta925 (Rec. Sun. June 8, 2014 LS./-NY 6:00am Depart 9:45am Arrive NY 11:00am JE to Call Joe Thakuria 12:00pm VEGETA

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From: Richard Kahn • To: Lesley Groff Subject: Re: Travel arrangements for JOHN CHRISTENSEN traveling on 06/05/2014 Date: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:33:08 +0000 please call me regarding john thanks Richard Kahn HBRK Associates Inc. 575 Lexing

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From: Lesley Groff To: Richard Kahn Subject: Re: Travel arrangements for JOHN CHRISTENSEN traveling on 06/05/2014 Date: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:35:40 +0000 we are set with john...i did not change his ticket after all...i looked in to it last

EFTA00368665.pdf

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[email protected]> Subject: Re: Thurs. June 5, 2014 Date: Wed, 04 Jun 2014 20:51:07 +0000 yes! 7pm arrival Thurs. June 5, 2014 ZORRO-LSJ Reminder: John Christensen to arrive 7:00pm .41b. Via Southwest#538 (Rec. Loc. #ZCWSNV) 10:30am JE to Call Paul Morris et al (8:30am Zorro time) Dial In: Code: 11:00pm Depa

EFTA00368668.pdf

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From: Lesley Groff To: Rich Kahn Subject: Fwd: Travel arrangements for JOHN CHRISTENSEN traveling on 06/05/2014 Date: Wed, 04 Jun 2014 21:15:28 +0000 Is John Christensen flying to LA tomorrow from London? I know he specifically request

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EFTA00368675.pdf

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From: Lesley Groff To: "jeffrey E." <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Travel arrangements for JOHN CHRISTENSEN traveling on 06/05/2014 Date: Wed, 04 Jun 2014 22:55:19 +0000 John says he can leave earliest 11 am. There is no direct flight available but he cou

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