Who is Michael Ross in the Epstein files?

Michael Ross was an employee who worked on Jeffrey Epstein's private island, Little St. James, in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Internal contact sheets from the Epstein documents list his phone number alongside other known island staff including pilot Larry Visoski, housekeeper Jojo Fontanilla, Bella Klein, and boat captain Carlos. He reported to Richard Kahn, one of Epstein's property managers, and communicated directly with Epstein via email about island operations during 2017. His wife, Kimberly Ross, also traveled to the island. Note: A separate individual named Michael Ross Tein, an attorney at the Lewis Tein law firm in Miami, also appears in the files as legal counsel in Epstein-related litigation.

What was Michael Ross's role on Epstein's island?

Based on the documents, Michael Ross served in a property management or operations role on Little St. James island. He worked under the supervision of Richard Kahn, Epstein's property manager at HBRK Associates, on tasks including water tank cleaning, plant assessments, and general island maintenance. An email from Kahn to Ross instructs him on proper procedures when presenting paperwork to 'Mr. Epstein,' suggesting a direct operational role. He also received travel expense reimbursements through Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, consistent with an employee traveling between the island and the mainland.

What do emails between Michael Ross and Jeffrey Epstein reveal?

The Epstein documents contain several emails between Michael Ross and Jeffrey Epstein (using the address jeevacation@gmail.com). In one email from July 2017, Ross wrote 'I am sorry I let you down,' suggesting a subordinate relationship where Ross felt accountable to Epstein. Another email from June 2017 discusses logistics, with Ross reporting that 'Randy will be on his way shortly from Saint Thomas,' indicating he helped coordinate arrivals to the island. Other emails were forwarded through Richard Kahn, who oversaw Ross's work on island property management projects.

Who is Michael Ross in the Epstein files?

Michael Ross was an employee who worked on Jeffrey Epstein's private island, Little St. James, in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Internal contact sheets from the Epstein documents list his phone number alongside other known island staff including pilot Larry Visoski, housekeeper Jojo Fontanilla, Bella Klein, and boat captain Carlos. He reported to Richard Kahn, one of Epstein's property managers, and communicated directly with Epstein via email about island operations during 2017. His wife, Kimberly Ross, also traveled to the island. Note: A separate individual named Michael Ross Tein, an attorney at the Lewis Tein law firm in Miami, also appears in the files as legal counsel in Epstein-related litigation.

What was Michael Ross's role on Epstein's island?

Based on the documents, Michael Ross served in a property management or operations role on Little St. James island. He worked under the supervision of Richard Kahn, Epstein's property manager at HBRK Associates, on tasks including water tank cleaning, plant assessments, and general island maintenance. An email from Kahn to Ross instructs him on proper procedures when presenting paperwork to 'Mr. Epstein,' suggesting a direct operational role. He also received travel expense reimbursements through Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, consistent with an employee traveling between the island and the mainland.

What do emails between Michael Ross and Jeffrey Epstein reveal?

The Epstein documents contain several emails between Michael Ross and Jeffrey Epstein (using the address jeevacation@gmail.com). In one email from July 2017, Ross wrote 'I am sorry I let you down,' suggesting a subordinate relationship where Ross felt accountable to Epstein. Another email from June 2017 discusses logistics, with Ross reporting that 'Randy will be on his way shortly from Saint Thomas,' indicating he helped coordinate arrivals to the island. Other emails were forwarded through Richard Kahn, who oversaw Ross's work on island property management projects.

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Michael Ross was an employee on Jeffrey Epstein's Little St. James island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, working as a property or operations manager under the supervision of Richard Kahn during 2017.

Ross appears extensively in internal contact sheets alongside known Epstein island staff such as Larry Visoski (pilot), Jojo Fontanilla, Bella Klein, and Carlos (boat captain), with his phone number listed under the Little St. James section. He communicated directly with Epstein via email about island operations and logistics, worked closely with Richard Kahn on property maintenance including water tank cleaning and plant assessments, and received travel expense reimbursements through Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas. His wife Kimberly Ross also traveled to the island, with itineraries coordinated through Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff. A separate individual, attorney Michael Ross Tein of the Lewis Tein law firm in Miami, also appears in the files as counsel in Epstein-related legal proceedings.

Key Highlights

•Listed on Epstein's internal Little St. James contact sheets alongside known island staff including pilot Larry Visoski, Jojo Fontanilla, Bella Klein, and boat captain Carlos
•Emailed Epstein directly at his personal address ([email protected]) about island matters, including the apologetic message 'I am sorry I let you down' suggesting a subordinate employee relationship
•Worked under Richard Kahn's supervision on island property management, including water tank cleaning and plant assessments (TSG Plant Assessment proposal)
•Received a $1,000.52 travel expense reimbursement check via Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas on April 27, 2017
•His wife Kimberly Ross traveled to the island with flights coordinated through Epstein assistant Lesley Groff in April 2017
•Separately, attorney Michael Ross Tein of Lewis Tein law firm appeared as counsel in Doe v. Epstein civil litigation in Miami federal court

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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

James Patterson

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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EFTA01355643.pdf

EFTA01355643

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EFTA01355638.pdf

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Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL, USA 33401-2918 Lewis, Guy Alan [COR LD NTC] Lewis Tein 3059 Grand Avenue Suite 340 oconut rove FL A 33133 Tein, Michael Ross [COR LD NTC] Lewis Tein 3059 Grand Avenue Suite 340 Coconut Grove, FL. USA 33133 McGrath. Jason A [COR LD NTC] McIntosh Sawran Peitz & Cartaya

EFTA01355646.pdf

EFTA01355646

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Robert Deweese Critton, Jr [COR LD NTC] Burman Critton Luttier & Coleman 303 Banyan Boulevard Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL, USA 33401-2918 Tein. Michael Ross [COR LD NTC] Lewis Tein 3059 Grand Avenue Suite 340 Coconut Grove, FL. USA 33133 ADDITIONAL PARTY ATTORNEY(S): FOR THE AMICUS United States Att

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EFTA00285340.pdf

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Darren Ind Jojo Fontanilla: Larry Visoski: Bella Klein: Rich Kahn Leo Marilyn LSJ (Little St. James) EFTA00285340 Jeffre house line: Ana: Michael Ross: Kimberl Ross: Carlos boat ca tain : STC (Southern Trust Company) Main Line: Fax: am Cecile de Jongh-Mans er Cecile Home: Cecile Cell: Jean

EFTA00641179.pdf

EFTA00641179

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From: Michael Ross ala> To: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> Subject: Michael Ross Date: Sat, 22 Jul 2017 19:48:31 +0000 I a sorry I let you down. Michael Ros

EFTA00675221.pdf

EFTA00675221

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From: Michael Ross To: "jeffrey E." <jeevacation®gmail.com> Subject: Re: GSJ Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2017 18:20:34 +0000 Randy will be on his way shortly from Saint Thomas

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EFTA00677857.pdf

EFTA00677857

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ates Inc. 575 Lexington Avenue 4th Floor New York, NY 10022 tel 212-971-1306 fax 212-320-0381 cell 917-414-7584 Begin forwarded message: From: Michael Ross Date: July 6. 2017 at 6:51:01 PM EDT To: Richard Kahn Michael Ross EFTA00677857

EFTA00678921.pdf

EFTA00678921

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From: Richard Kahn To: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Michael Ross sent you a video: "Water Tank Cleaning Process - MAXA CLEAN" Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2017 16:56:15 +0000 anna did a great job and was able to get all 3 t

EFTA00696108.pdf

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From: Richard Kahn To: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> Subject: Michael Ross Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2017 18:53:14 +0000 he is onboard.. Richard Kahn HBRK Associates Inc. 575 Lexington Avenue 4th Floor New York NY 10022 tel

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EFTA00697421.pdf

EFTA00697421

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From: Richard Kahn To: Michael Ross Subject: Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2017 13:01:18 +0000 i want to discuss something that is very important. when you you present mr epstein with a paper: p

EFTA00716417.pdf

EFTA00716417

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NY 10022 Phone Fax 646-350-0954 Cell Begin forwarded message: From: Mark Banzin < Date: June 29, 2017 at 3:06:46 PM EDT To: Richard Kahn Cc: Michael Ross Subject: TSG Plant Assessment and Good Afternoon Richard, , Bill Leeper < , Monique Pierce Proposal Thank you for your generous patience. We ar

EFTA00448660.pdf

EFTA00448660

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April >>> >>>> On Apr 3, 2017, at 4:47 PM, Michael Ross >>>> >>>> Thank you so much! >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>>> On Apr 3, 2017, at 4:41 PM, Lesley Groff wrote: >>>>> >>>>> thanks so

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EFTA00448658.pdf

EFTA00448658

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From: To: Michael Ross Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Tue, 04 Apr 2017 17:14:09 +0000 Super. Thanks so much. Will purchase and be in touch with more details Sent fro

EFTA00448656.pdf

EFTA00448656

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From: Michael Ross To: Lesley Groff Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Tue, 04 Apr 2017 17:05:58 +0000 Lesley - Yes that would be great Sent from my iPhone > On A

EFTA00455521.pdf

EFTA00455521

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From: To: Jo'co Fontanilla • , merwin dela cruz Ann Rodriquez , Daphne Wallace , Jermaine Ruan Michael Ross Subject: FYI Date: Sun, 09 Jul 2017 15:25:11 +0000 FYI Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "jeffrey E." <[email protected]>

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EFTA00304489.pdf

EFTA00304489

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dyke: Jojo Fontanilla: Larry Visoski: Bella Klein: Rich Kahn T Tess Maril Leo LSJ (Little St. James) EFTA00304489 Jeffre house line: Ana Michael Ross: Kimberly Ross: Carlos boat ca tain STC (Southern Trust Company). Main Line: Fax: Cecile de Jon h-N ana er Cecile Home: Cecile Cell: Jeanne B

EFTA00448475.pdf

EFTA00448475

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From: To: Michael Ross cl Subject: Fwd: Itinerary INCL TICKETNO for ROSS/KIMBERLY MARIE 22APRI7 FKGGTH Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 14:14:40 +0000 Attachments: ROSS KIMBERLY M

EFTA00448762.pdf

EFTA00448762

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From: Lesley Groff To: Michael Ross Subject: Re: Itinerary INCL TICKETNO for ROSS/KIMBERLY MARIE 22APR17 FKGGTH Date: Wed, 05 Apr 2017 00:24:03 +0000 Sent from my iPhone On Apr 4, 20

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EFTA00448529.pdf

EFTA00448529

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maine as well? I don't want to start organizing things just yet...just don't want to get into any trouble... thanks Begin forwarded message: From: Michael Ross < Subject: Re: Itinerary INCL TICKETNO for ROSS/KIMBERLY MARIE 22APR17 FKGGTH Date: April 18, 2017 at 11:24:25 AM EDT To: Lesley Groff < Cc: Bell

EFTA01349237.pdf

EFTA01349237

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VE 4TH FLOOR NEW YORK. NY 10022 DEUTSCHE DANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS NEW YORK. NEW YORK 10154 1.103-210 4/27/2017 I 9 I 00 In PAY TO THE Michael Ross "1.000.52 OROER OF $ One Thousand and 52/100 MEMO Michael Ross travel exp reimbursement AUTHOR:1.D SCOIATIFIE DOLLARS 8 0'00 LOGILle I:O21

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