Who is Justin Nelson in the Epstein files?

Justin Nelson is a Managing Director at J.P. Morgan Private Bank who served as Jeffrey Epstein's primary private banker. He appears in the released documents as the lead banker on Epstein's Haze Trust account and is listed on account statements alongside his J.P. Morgan team. Court filings and Senate investigations revealed Nelson visited Epstein's residences 13 times, including 12 visits to the Manhattan townhouse and one trip to Epstein's Zorro Ranch in New Mexico. Eight of these visits occurred after 2013, when JPMorgan claims it terminated Epstein as a client.

What was the Haze Trust and what was Justin Nelson's role in managing it?

The Haze Trust was one of Jeffrey Epstein's financial entities held at JPMorgan Chase, with account statements showing it was managed at 270 Park Avenue in New York. Justin Nelson is listed as the lead 'Banker' on the Haze Trust account statements from 2013, heading a J.P. Morgan team that included Paul Barrett (Investment Specialist), Janet Young (Client Service Team), Gina Magliocco, and Jason Grosse. Nelson also acted as sponsor for Epstein's 'Southern Financial' company account and signed off on a June 2013 due diligence report that downgraded Epstein's risk rating from 'high risk' to 'standard,' despite documented knowledge of Epstein's prior criminal conviction.

Is Justin Nelson under investigation for his relationship with Epstein?

Justin Nelson has been named as a subject of interest in Senator Ron Wyden's Senate Finance Committee investigation into JPMorgan Chase's handling of Epstein's accounts. Wyden specifically requested documents about any internal JPMorgan investigation into Nelson's management of Epstein's accounts, memos Nelson prepared in 2013 about Epstein, and communications between Nelson and senior JPMorgan executive Mary Erdoes regarding Epstein. As of the latest reports, Nelson remains a Managing Director at J.P. Morgan Private Bank. Unlike former JPMorgan executive Jes Staley, Nelson has not been sued by JPMorgan Chase over his Epstein dealings.

Who is Justin Nelson in the Epstein files?

Justin Nelson is a Managing Director at J.P. Morgan Private Bank who served as Jeffrey Epstein's primary private banker. He appears in the released documents as the lead banker on Epstein's Haze Trust account and is listed on account statements alongside his J.P. Morgan team. Court filings and Senate investigations revealed Nelson visited Epstein's residences 13 times, including 12 visits to the Manhattan townhouse and one trip to Epstein's Zorro Ranch in New Mexico. Eight of these visits occurred after 2013, when JPMorgan claims it terminated Epstein as a client.

What was the Haze Trust and what was Justin Nelson's role in managing it?

The Haze Trust was one of Jeffrey Epstein's financial entities held at JPMorgan Chase, with account statements showing it was managed at 270 Park Avenue in New York. Justin Nelson is listed as the lead 'Banker' on the Haze Trust account statements from 2013, heading a J.P. Morgan team that included Paul Barrett (Investment Specialist), Janet Young (Client Service Team), Gina Magliocco, and Jason Grosse. Nelson also acted as sponsor for Epstein's 'Southern Financial' company account and signed off on a June 2013 due diligence report that downgraded Epstein's risk rating from 'high risk' to 'standard,' despite documented knowledge of Epstein's prior criminal conviction.

Is Justin Nelson under investigation for his relationship with Epstein?

Justin Nelson has been named as a subject of interest in Senator Ron Wyden's Senate Finance Committee investigation into JPMorgan Chase's handling of Epstein's accounts. Wyden specifically requested documents about any internal JPMorgan investigation into Nelson's management of Epstein's accounts, memos Nelson prepared in 2013 about Epstein, and communications between Nelson and senior JPMorgan executive Mary Erdoes regarding Epstein. As of the latest reports, Nelson remains a Managing Director at J.P. Morgan Private Bank. Unlike former JPMorgan executive Jes Staley, Nelson has not been sued by JPMorgan Chase over his Epstein dealings.

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Justin Nelson was Jeffrey Epstein's private banker at JPMorgan Chase, managing accounts including the Haze Trust, and visited Epstein's residences at least 13 times — including 8 visits after the bank officially closed Epstein's accounts in 2013 — making him a central figure in the Senate Finance Committee's investigation into JPMorgan's ties to Epstein.

Nelson appears extensively in Epstein's calendar and scheduling documents from 2012 through 2016, with regular in-person appointments at Epstein's New York townhouse. He is listed as the lead J.P. Morgan Private Bank banker on Epstein's Haze Trust account statements alongside team members Paul Barrett, Janet Young, Gina Magliocco, and Jason Grosse. Emails from Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff show Nelson requesting callbacks from Epstein, and scheduling records indicate meetings with Nelson and his colleague Carolyn Reers continuing well into 2015-2016 — years after JPMorgan says it terminated Epstein as a client.

Key Highlights

•Nelson visited Epstein's residences 13 times total (12 at Manhattan townhouse, 1 at Zorro Ranch in New Mexico), with 8 visits occurring after JPMorgan officially closed Epstein's accounts in 2013
•Named as Epstein's lead JPMorgan Private Bank banker on Haze Trust account statements, and signed off on a 2013 due diligence report that downgraded Epstein's risk rating from 'high risk' to 'standard' despite knowledge of his criminal history
•Subject of specific document requests in Senator Ron Wyden's Senate Finance Committee investigation, including requests for 2013 memos Nelson prepared about Epstein and communications between Nelson and JPMorgan executive Mary Erdoes about Epstein
•Calendar entries show Nelson had direct access to Epstein, attending meetings alongside high-profile figures like Leon Black, Mort Zuckerman, and Kathy Ruemmler
•Emails from Lesley Groff in 2015-2016 show Nelson actively requesting phone calls with Epstein, indicating an ongoing personal relationship beyond formal banking

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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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t of your June staterrtent insert, EJ.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Important information and disclosures." JJ*. Morgan Team Table of Contents Page Justin Nelson Paul Barrett Janet Young Gina Magllocco Jason Grosse Online access Banker Investment Specialist Client Service Team Client Service Team Clien

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tan to stop by (-t cell) 1:30pm Meeting w/Eileen, Ada, Rich Josh», Rich D'Agostino, Alan Halperin, Rich Kahn, Darren Indyke, Larry Delson 3-3:15pm Justin Nelson to join the meeting (=M) 3:00pm to call and check in (M=) 7:11pm Depart NY for PB w/Katyna an' 9:23pm Arrive LSJ Fri. May 9, 2014 PB Reminder: M

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ier Colour 11:30-12:15am Appt w/Josh Harris a) 1:30pm Lunch w/Reid Weingarten, Mr. West and 2:00pm Ralph to call you from/re Apollo 2:45pm Appt w/Justin Nelson 3:30pm Appt w/Mort Zuckerman at his office 599 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1800 Southeast corner of 53rd & Lex....18th Floor (w) Jojo to drive you

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18, back at work Dec. 21 Reminder family in NY Dec.10-14, to stay in Reminder: Leo out today to take his Oath CHANIGING TO NEXT WEEK! 4:00pm Appt w/Justin Nelson and his colleague, Carolyn Reers (Justin Fri, Dec. 11, 2015 STT Reminder: to arrive JFK via AA#600 at 4:55pm (Rec. Loc Sat Dec. 12.2015 STT Rem

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Alan Halperin, Brad Finkelstein, Rich Joslin, Brad Wechsler Con erence Call Dial-in 1 Pass Code EFTA00285049 2:30pm Appt wa) 5:00pin Appt w/ Justin Nelson and his colleague, Carolyn Reers (Justin Tues. Dec. 15.2015 NY Reminder Vincenzo Lozzo in NY Dec. 15-21 Reminder: Depak Chobra in NY Reminder: De

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Reminder: Larry Visoski to attend GIV School 8:30am Appt w/Kjell Magne Bondevik 5:00pm Appt w) need cell # Tues. Sept 29. 2015 NY 3:00pm Appt w/Justin Nelson (I. ) Wed. Sept 30. 2015 NY Reminder Make sure JE's phone is fully charged for dentist at 3:30 9:30-10:40am A t w Dr. S eaker 3:30pm Appt w/Dr.

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) 9:00am BREAKFAST w/Leon Black (MM) 1:00pm LUNCH w/Ehud Sushi ordered from Atlantic Grill! 3:15pm Phone Date w/Leon Botstein (MM) 3:30pm Appt w/Justin Nelson (MM) 4:00pm Appt w/President of Mongolia 6:00pm Appt w/jen Doyle (MM) Wed. Sept 30. 2015 NY Reminder: Make sure JE's phone is fully charged for d

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fter Party for the movie #HORROR The Players Club Thurs. Nov. 19, 2015 NY Reminder: George Mueller (Gino Yu's friend) to arrive NY, 8:00am Appt w/Justin Nelson a) 9:00am BREAKFAST w/Joi Ito ( 11:30am Appt has school until EFTA00285120 12:30pm LUNCH w/Misha Gromov 3:00pm Appt w/Paul Morris at Apollo (M

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Meeting at 2:30 at Apollo today Reminder Joscha Bach in NY May 5-8 7:00am SKYPE w/Barnaby Marsh 9:04am Depart PB 11:18am Arrive NY 3:30pm Appt w/Justin Nelson a) 4:00pm Appt w/Arda 5:00pm Appt w/Kathy Ruemmler a) 5:00pm Appt r Wed. May 6, 2015 NY ReminderaSlayton in NY May 6-11 with his wife Reminder

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ia to Arrive JFK via AA#45 (Rec. Loc#EDJQIC) EFTA00285172 Sun. Sept 27, 2015 LSJ son. Sept 28.2015 LSI Tues. Sept 29, 2015 LSI-NY 3:00pm Appt w/Justin Nelson (MM) Wed. Sept 30.2015 NY 9:30-10:40amA twar EFTA00285173

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, 2015 NY Reminder:~ on holiday Sept 25-Oct 3 Sat Sept 26, 2015 NY Sun. Sept 27, 2015 NY Mon. Sept 28, 2015 NY Ittn2122.2121.511Y 3:OOpm Appt w/Justin Nelson ~~ Wed. Sept 30.2015 NY 9:30-10:40am Appt w/Dr. Speaker ne 437 5th Ave (between 38th and 39th Streets) 2nd Floor 2015 October Thurs. Oct 1 2015

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6 8:30am Appt w/Paul Morris (MM) 9:00am BREAKFAST w/Leon Black (MM) 1:00pm Appt w/Steve Hanson (MM) 3:45pm Appt w/Kathy Ruemmler ( 4:30pm Appt w/Justin Nelson (MM) 7:00pm Screening of The Man Who Knew Infinity Bow Tie Chelsea Cinema 9:00pm After Party at Elyx House Thurs. April 28. 2016 NY EFTA00285187

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:30 tn Appt w/Eileen Alexanderson and Larry Delson (Larry: (Eileen 3:00pm Appt w/Eileen Alexanderson, Ada Clapp, Rich Joslin (Eileen 5:15pm Appt w/Justin Nelson (MM) 5:30pm Appt w/Barbro Ehnbom Fri. April 25. 2014 NY 12:30pm Appt w/Rich and Darren 2:00pm Appt w/Brad Karp 3:30-6:00pm Appt w/Dr. Magnani T

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h 1:30pm Conference Call iv/Ada, Alan Halperin, Brad Finkelstein, Rich Joslin, Brad Wechsler Conference Call Dial-in 2:30pm Appt w, 5:00pm Appt w/ Justin Nelson and his colleague, Carolyn Reers (Justin Tues. Dec. 15. 2015 NY Reminder: Vincenzo 1.43=0 in NY Dec. 15-21 Reminder: Depak Chobra in NY Reminder:

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pt w/Heidi Hotlerbosch 7:00 Dinner w/Dr. Magnani, Dr. Lamster & Dean Myers. ORDER TAKEOUT from Caravaggio. Tues. Jan. 15, 2012-NY 9:00am Coffee w/Justin Nelson 9:30 Appt w/Heidi Holterbosch b 11:00 Conf. Call w/Alan Halperin, Phil Bogdonoff, Amanda Pedvin, Varma and Darren re Holterbosch Proposed Kovel L

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pt w/Heidi Hotlerbosch 7:00 Dinner w/Dr. Magnani, Dr. Lamster & Dean Myers. ORDER TAKEOUT from Caravaggio. Tues. /an. 15, 2013-NY 9:00am Coffee w/Justin Nelson 9:30 Appt w/Heidi Holterbosch 11:00 Conf. Call w/Alan Halperin, Phil Bogdonoff, Amanda Pedvin, Varma and Darren re Holterbosch Pro osed Kovel Lett

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Noon today re Trusts -Didier the Chef when? -Todd Meister & Francisco when? 10:00 Appt 12:30 Appt w/ Joe Pagano al 1:00 Meeting wiTom McGraw AND Justin Nelson at JP Morgan at 71st (Justin from JP Morgan (Tons 2:30 Appt wirodd Meister & Francisco (Todd 2:30 Appt w/Hany Beller 4:00 Appt wirim Zagat Tim w

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From: Lesley Groff <MIMIII > To: Jefffrey Epstein Subject: Justin Nelson Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2016 20:23:10 +0000 Please call Justin Nelson when you have a moment...he would like to speak with you quickly...he says to try hi

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From: Lesley Groff <MIMIII > To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Subject: Justin Nelson Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2016 15:18:16 +0000 Please call Justin Nelson when you have a moment...he depart Sante Fe tonight on the red eye! (917) 747-1452 EFTA00331057

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, N.A. THE HAZE TRUST 270 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017-2014 ACCT. W48054006 For the Period 8/1/13 to 8/31/13 Asset Account J.P. Morgan Team Justin Nelson Paul Barrett Janet Young Gina Magliocco Jason Grosse Online access Banker Investment Specialist Client Service Team Client Service Team Clien

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Justin Trudeau

Person

23rd prime minister of Canada from 2015 to 2025

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Jeffrey Epstein

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American sex offender and financier (1953–2019)

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Lesley Groff

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Executive assistant to Jeffrey Epstein (2001-2019)

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JPMorgan Chase

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American multinational banking and financial services holding company

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Newark

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City in Essex County, and largest city in New Jersey, United States

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Paul Barrett

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American investment banker and fund manager, founder of Alpha Group Capital, former JPMorgan private banker who managed Jeffrey Epstein's assets (2017-2019)

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Leon Black

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American billionaire businessman (born 1951)

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