Who is Lesley Groff in the Epstein files?

Lesley Groff (born c. 1966–1967) is a New Canaan, Connecticut resident who served as Jeffrey Epstein's executive assistant from 2001 until his death in 2019. She managed his personal and professional calendars, scheduled meetings, arranged travel, and served as the primary point of contact for his network of high-profile associates. She was named as a co-conspirator in the 2007 non-prosecution agreement and was the second most mentioned person in the entire Epstein file corpus, appearing over 150,000 times. The FBI and victims described her as one of the key schedulers who allegedly arranged Epstein's encounters with underage girls.

Was Lesley Groff ever charged with a crime?

No. Despite being named as a co-conspirator in the 2007 non-prosecution agreement (which granted her immunity), being served with a federal grand jury subpoena by FBI agents that same year, and being investigated again as a potential co-conspirator after Epstein's 2019 arrest, prosecutors ultimately declined to charge Groff in 2021. Several Epstein victims filed civil lawsuits against her, but those were all dropped — some after settlements from the Epstein estate and others after Ghislaine Maxwell's sentencing. Groff has consistently denied all wrongdoing, with her attorney stating she 'never knowingly booked travel for anyone under the age of 18.'

What did Lesley Groff allegedly do for Epstein's trafficking operation?

According to FBI investigators, police reports, and victim testimony referenced in court documents, Groff was one of four key associates — along with Sarah Kellen, Adriana Ross, and Nadia Marcinkova — who facilitated Epstein's predatory activities. Groff allegedly had extensive contact with victims, called them to set up 'massage appointments' (which were understood to be Epstein's code for sexual encounters), and asked victims if they had 'new girls' to refer. She coordinated logistics, travel, and scheduling from Epstein's New York City residence. The documents describe her as central to the day-to-day operations that enabled Epstein's abuse.

Why is Lesley Groff mentioned so many times in the Epstein files?

Groff's extraordinarily high mention count — over 150,000 times across more than 100,000 documents — reflects her nearly two-decade role as the operational center of Epstein's daily life. As his executive assistant, virtually every scheduling email, travel arrangement, event coordination, and contact with associates passed through her. She appears in personal correspondence with Epstein, email chains with his attorney Darren Indyke, forwarded invitations and event details, and communications with high-profile figures. Her name also appears in FBI investigation documents, court filings, and the non-prosecution agreement. A small number of mentions are false positives from automated newsletters (e.g., references to actor Jonathan Groff), but the vast majority are substantive.

Who is Lesley Groff in the Epstein files?

Lesley Groff (born c. 1966–1967) is a New Canaan, Connecticut resident who served as Jeffrey Epstein's executive assistant from 2001 until his death in 2019. She managed his personal and professional calendars, scheduled meetings, arranged travel, and served as the primary point of contact for his network of high-profile associates. She was named as a co-conspirator in the 2007 non-prosecution agreement and was the second most mentioned person in the entire Epstein file corpus, appearing over 150,000 times. The FBI and victims described her as one of the key schedulers who allegedly arranged Epstein's encounters with underage girls.

Was Lesley Groff ever charged with a crime?

No. Despite being named as a co-conspirator in the 2007 non-prosecution agreement (which granted her immunity), being served with a federal grand jury subpoena by FBI agents that same year, and being investigated again as a potential co-conspirator after Epstein's 2019 arrest, prosecutors ultimately declined to charge Groff in 2021. Several Epstein victims filed civil lawsuits against her, but those were all dropped — some after settlements from the Epstein estate and others after Ghislaine Maxwell's sentencing. Groff has consistently denied all wrongdoing, with her attorney stating she 'never knowingly booked travel for anyone under the age of 18.'

What did Lesley Groff allegedly do for Epstein's trafficking operation?

According to FBI investigators, police reports, and victim testimony referenced in court documents, Groff was one of four key associates — along with Sarah Kellen, Adriana Ross, and Nadia Marcinkova — who facilitated Epstein's predatory activities. Groff allegedly had extensive contact with victims, called them to set up 'massage appointments' (which were understood to be Epstein's code for sexual encounters), and asked victims if they had 'new girls' to refer. She coordinated logistics, travel, and scheduling from Epstein's New York City residence. The documents describe her as central to the day-to-day operations that enabled Epstein's abuse.

Why is Lesley Groff mentioned so many times in the Epstein files?

Groff's extraordinarily high mention count — over 150,000 times across more than 100,000 documents — reflects her nearly two-decade role as the operational center of Epstein's daily life. As his executive assistant, virtually every scheduling email, travel arrangement, event coordination, and contact with associates passed through her. She appears in personal correspondence with Epstein, email chains with his attorney Darren Indyke, forwarded invitations and event details, and communications with high-profile figures. Her name also appears in FBI investigation documents, court filings, and the non-prosecution agreement. A small number of mentions are false positives from automated newsletters (e.g., references to actor Jonathan Groff), but the vast majority are substantive.

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Executive assistant to Jeffrey Epstein (2001-2019)

Lesley Groff was Jeffrey Epstein's executive assistant from 2001 to 2019 and is one of the most frequently mentioned individuals in the Epstein files, with her name appearing over 150,000 times — second only to Epstein himself. She was named as an unindicted co-conspirator in the 2007 non-prosecution agreement alongside Sarah Kellen, Adriana Ross, and Nadia Marcinkova, and was investigated as a potential co-conspirator in 2019, though prosecutors ultimately declined to charge her in 2021.

Groff appears extensively across high-signal legal documents, personal correspondence, and FBI records. Court filings and plea proffer documents show FBI agents traveled to her home in 2007 to serve a federal grand jury subpoena, and the 2007 non-prosecution agreement explicitly named her as a co-conspirator granted immunity from federal prosecution. Multiple emails show her directly coordinating with Epstein on scheduling, events, and contacts — forwarding invitations, relaying messages from high-profile associates like Joi Ito and Robert Kuhn, and managing his calendar. She also appears in email chains with Epstein's attorney Darren Indyke. Victims and FBI investigators described her as one of the schedulers who arranged Epstein's sessions with underage girls, and several civil lawsuits named her directly. A small portion of mentions are from automated newsletters or mass emails where her name appears coincidentally (e.g., actor Jonathan Groff in a 'Frozen' newsletter), but the overwhelming majority of her 214,000+ mentions reflect her central operational role in Epstein's enterprise.

Key Highlights

•Named as an unindicted co-conspirator in the 2007 non-prosecution agreement, which granted her immunity from federal prosecution alongside Sarah Kellen, Adriana Ross, and Nadia Marcinkova
•FBI agents served her with a federal grand jury subpoena at her home on August 21, 2007; the plea proffer notes she was Epstein's personal assistant who began cooperating then excused herself mid-conversation
•Investigated again as a potential co-conspirator in 2019 after Epstein's arrest, but prosecutors declined to bring charges in 2021
•Described by the FBI and police as one of the schedulers who arranged Epstein's underage sex sessions, with allegations she contacted victims to ask if they had 'new girls' and set up 'massage appointments'
•Her name appears over 150,000 times in the released DOJ files — the second-most mentioned individual after Epstein himself — reflecting her role as the operational hub of his daily activities for nearly two decades
•Directly corresponded with Epstein and his inner circle including attorney Darren Indyke, coordinating events, travel, and communications with high-profile contacts

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EFTA00498087.pdf

EFTA00498087

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you receive this email in error. please immediately delete it from your system and notify the sender by return email. On 12 Jun 2019. 3:07 PM +0100. Lesley Groff , wrote: wow! Great to hear...let me get back to you re the below... Thanks. Lesley On Jun 12. 2019. at 10:02 AM. Marz Hill < t• wrote: Hi Lesle

u receive this email in error. please immediately delete it from your system and notify the sender by return email. On 29 Apr 2019. 2:30 PM -0500. Lesley Grofl wrote: you too! On Apr 29. 2019. at 3:28 PM. Marz Hill < wrote: Clk speak then Lesley. Have a great week! Kndly. Man Hill F This email and

ments is prohbited. If you receive this email in error. please immediately delete it from your system and notify the sender by retum email. -0500. Lesley Groff a. wrote: Jeffrey is heading to his island in the Caribbean tomorrow for over a week! then Florida.. Matt is ri San EFTA00498091 Fran this week you

EFTA02254392.pdf

EFTA02254392

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rning. As you wrote we'll be glad to have the air mattress in the apartment. Have a good weekend. Yoni Sent from my iPad On 6 Au 2018, at 20:09, Lesley Groff ote: Yes. I've reserved 7J for you Sent from my iPhone EFTA_R1_01046211 EFTA02254392 On Aug 6, 2018, at 1:01 PM, Yoni a vrote: Thank you so

on S t. 4. We will also leave extra linens, towels and pillows. The code to 7J is Safe travels. Lesley On Aug 31, 2018, at 7:53 AM, Yoni wrote: Hello Lesley, The time is approaching and soon we'll arrive on Wednesday 9/5/18 early in the morning. As you wrote we'll be glad to have the air mattress in th

l arrive on Wednesday 9/5/18 early in the morning. Yoni Koren EFTA_R1_01046212 EFTA02254393 Sent from my iPad On 31 May 2018, at 17:48, Lesley Groff wrote: ok! will have it set • , Yoni te: Yes we'll need it Thank you. Sent from my iPad On 31 Ma 2018 at 17:01 Lesle Groff ote: would

EFTA02281738.pdf

EFTA02281738

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ent: Subject: FYI.. ;V Jojo Fontanilla ;Leo Lesley Groff Mon 4/1/2019 12:17:31 PM Fwd: Begin forwarded

ubject: FYI.. ;V Jojo Fontanilla ;Leo Lesley Groff Mon 4/1/2019 12:17:31 PM Fwd: Begin forwarded

To: cruz Denial From: Sent: Subject: FYI.. ;V Jojo Fontanilla ;Leo Lesley Groff Mon 4/1/2019 12:17:31 PM Fwd: Begin forwarded message: From: J < Date: April 1, 2019 at 7:50:53 AM EDT To: Dave Rod ers < Darren Indyke > .c

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EFTA00365061.pdf

EFTA00365061

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From: Amelia Pereyra < To: Ann Rodriquez -tj >, Lesley Groff <1 Cc: amelia pereyra , Amy Cassell , Sarah Bermudez <1 Subject: Re: Meeting with Mr. Epstein Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 23:48:28 +0000 Attachments

ges Jeffrey's island and will coordinate your pick up. Anna's cell is Sent from my iPhone On Aug 12, 2014, at 4:58 PM, Amelia Pereyra < > wrote: Hello Lesley, Please thank Mr. Epstein for his hospitality. Our cell numbers are as follow EFTA00365061 Amelia (US number) (Dominican number) Sarah (US nu

ah Bermudez <1 Subject: Re: Meeting with Mr. Epstein Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 23:48:28 +0000 Attachments: Flight_INFO.pdf Inline-Images: image.png Hello Lesley and Ann, Here is the flight info. If you have any questions let us know. Best regards, Amelia M. Pereyra Bermildez Mantenimiento y Diserio de Jar

EFTA00355763.pdf

EFTA00355763

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sorry, I thought it had been paid....can you please order ASAP and let me know the timing? On Dec 30, 2014, at 9:42 AM, Carlos Vazquez < > wrote: Hello Lesley, EFTA00355763 I hope you had a great Christmas as well! I never heard back from you to confirm he wanted the FT2. I sent you the new invoice/quot

s To Go/ Busy Body Fitness Center Palm Beach Gardens & Prospot Distribution 910 Sw 2nd Place Pom ano Beach Fl 33069 On Dec 30, 2014, at 9:54 AM, Lesley Groff wrote: Jeffrey most defiantly wants the new FT2....so sorry, I thought it had been paid....can you please order ASAP and let me know the timing? O

ach Fl 33069 On Dec 30, 2014, at 9:54 AM, Lesley Groff wrote: Jeffrey most defiantly wants the new FT2.

EFTA02266219.pdf

EFTA02266219

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500. Numéro d'immatriculation: 483 209 383 R.C.S. Paris. Numéro de TVA : FR 21483 293 83. EFTA_R1_01070083 EFTA02266222 Le 4 'am 2019 a 14:25, Lesley Groff a ocrit : Hello Vanessa and thank you for your email. We have a US American Express and can give you the information needed. The watch specs ar

e Azalee Swift Leather Double Tour Band On Dec 27, 2018, at 4:27 AM, Apple Marché Saint Germain <marchesaintgermainbusiness@a pple.corn> wrote: Hello Lesley, You can use a US credit Card if it's a Visa, MasterCard or American Express. In Addition, if it's easier for you, I can place your order for Pa

0. Numéro d'immatriculation: 483 209 383 R.C.S. Paris. Numéro de WA : FR 21483 293 83. EFTA_R1_01070085 EFTA02266224 Le 20 dec. 2018 a 17:41, Lesle Groff ecrit : Hello and thank you for your response Vanessa. We were told we must have a French Credit Card to place the order...is this true? I had

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EFTA02282685.pdf

EFTA02282685

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nks, Andres On Apr 14, 2019, at 8:59 AM, Lesley Groff < > wrote: ok, super. Thank you. confirmed A r 13 2019 at 7:51 PM, Andres Serrano wrote: Hello Lesley, Hello Julia, The address is 39 East 12 St, first floor. About a half hour. Yes, that sounds good. Thanks, Andres On A r 13 2019, at 1:25 PM, Le

To: Andres Serran Cc: Lesley Groff(le Fran: Yulia Sent Mon 4/15/2019 4:55:32 PM Subject Re: Jeffrey Epstein Hello Andres! Jeffrey just replied, he will see you at 5pm at your studio

t is if Jeffrey comes to the studio. Let me know what day he has in mind so I can get an assistant. Thanks! Andres On Apr 13, 2019, at 12:47 PM, Lesle Groff wro c: Fabulous! He would like you at start working on his portrait. What would be best? Can you go to him at the house? Lesley Sent from my

EFTA00420684.pdf

EFTA00420684

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sley Groff To: Nina K. Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:20:07 +0000 thank you! On Feb 1, 2012, at 11:17 AM, Nina K. wrote: Hello Lesley, My number is Nina > From: > Subject: Jeffrey Epstein > Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:17:06 -0500 > To: > Hello Nina. Jeffrey would like to speak w

From: Lesley Groff To: Nina K. Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:20:07 +0000 thank you! On Feb 1, 2012, at 11:17 AM, Nina K. wrote: Hello Lesl

From: Lesley Groff To: Nina K. Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date:

EFTA02262152.pdf

EFTA02262152

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To: JAGO Cc: Lyndsey Belle Tyler From: Lesley Groff Sent Mon 11/12/2018 2:08:56 PM Subject• Re: Jeffrey Epstein fabulous! Max Tibett On Nov 12, 2018, at 9:07 AM, JAGO art wrote: I have my lapt

y is asking if you could possibly email something re your presentation for him prior to meeting? possible? On Oct 31, 2018, at 5:29 PM A wr : Hello Lesley, EFTA_R1_01062479 EFTA02262153 Unfortunately tomorrow I'll be busy at work, so, as you had proposed, we can arrange an appointment in mid- Nove

o: JAGO Cc: Lyndsey Belle Tyler From: Lesley Groff Sent Mon 11/12/2018 2:08:56 PM Subject• Re: J

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EFTA02230730.pdf

EFTA02230730

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To: From: Sent Wed 11/22/2017 1:49:44 AM Subject Re: Apt. - Nov. okay! On Nov 21, 2017, at 20:09, Lesley Groff wrote: she says she has another box coming...! can you ask for it as well :) On Nov 21 2017 at 7:48 PM, wrote: I will put) On Tue, Nov 21, 201

- Nov. okay! On Nov 21, 2017, at 20:09, Lesley Groff wrote: she says she has another box coming...!

th! Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2017, at 4:55 PM, wrote: hey! i will check on it) what day is Dr. Bard arriving? On Nov 17, 2017, at 13:44, LesleGrof wrote: EFTA_R1_00983550 EFTA02230730 ok...no worries...I called the doorman to alert them something is coming for Dr. Bard... can you please c

EFTA00448843.pdf

EFTA00448843

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ad Might you be able to Skype with him sometime? Perhaps Mon April 10? Sent from my iPhone On Apr 5, 2017, at 12:53 PM, Vince Fauci < Ila> wrote: Hello Lesley, Thank you for your email. I would be thrilled to come in for an interview. Unfortunately I will be traveling with my family beginning the morning

From: Lesley Groff <Ma To: Vince Fauci •tt lla> Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Wed, 05 Apr 2017 20:03:33 +0000 Ok so 10am is confirmed...I will tell Jeffrey to try

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EFTA00445992.pdf

EFTA00445992

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From: Lesley Groff To: Simon Ghraichy Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2017 23:15:12 +0000 Hi Simon. I will try to find out! Sent from my iPhone O

y Epstein Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2017 23:15:12 +0000 Hi Simon. I will try to find out! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 22, 2017, at 5:57 PM, Simon Ghraichy Hello Lesley, I haven't heard back from you! Is Jeffrey still in paris? Any chance to catch up with him tomorrow? Thanks xx Simon > wrote: On Mon, 20 Feb 20

From: Lesley Groff To: Simon Ghraichy Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epste

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EFTA00365042.pdf

EFTA00365042

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Amy Cassell , Sarah Bermudez Ann Rodriquez Subject: Re: Meeting with Mr. Epstein Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 20:58:51 +0000 Inline-Images: image.png Hello Lesley, Please thank Mr. E.stein for his hos .italit . Our cell numbers are as follow I will send flight info in another email. Best regards, Mantenimie

From: To: Lesley Groff <1 Cc , Amy Cassell , Sarah Bermudez Ann Rodriquez Subject: Re: Meeting with Mr. Epstein Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 20:58:51 +0000 Inline-Images:

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EFTA02267305.pdf (email 3: Re: Jeffrey Epstein -hotel)

EFTA02267305_email_003

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enjam in de Rothsc hil I EDMO ND DE ROTHS CHILD HOLDI NG Rue de Hesse, 18 1204 Geneve Suisse www.e dmond- de- rothsc hild.ch From: Lesley Groff m : Sent: mardi 4 décembre 2018 17:55 To: PASQUIER Fanny Cc: LIHOUCK Bénédicte; SAILLAND Isabelle Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein -hotel Hi Fann

ning'? her and . ? I pay of course. just so that she is well looked after. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 4 2018 at 7:43 AM PASQUIER Fanny wrote: Hello Lesley, In which hotel and which city do we have to book the two rooms ? Best regards FANNY PASQUIER Assistante du Baron et de la Baronne EDMOND DE RO

www.e dmond- de- rothsc hild.ch From: Lesley Groff m : Sent: mardi 4 décembre 2018 17:55 To: PAS

EFTA00377213.pdf

EFTA00377213

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he quote...can you remove that for me? We purchased all of this already :) thanks. lesley On Jan 3, 2014, at 5:52 PM, CSR - Michael S < > wrote: Hello Lesley, I hope you are having a great new years! Here is the updated cart. Thanks Mike From: CSR - Michael S Sent: Friday, January 03, 2014 2:50 PM To

From: Lesley Groff To: CSR - Michael S < Subject: Re: LampsPlus.com Shopping Cart Date: Sat, 04 Jan 2014 03:54:38 +0000 Awesome! But all the outdoor lighting is sti

From: Lesley Groff To: CSR - Michael S < Subject: Re: LampsPlus.co

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EFTA02239514.pdf

EFTA02239514

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f wrote: Please CHANGE The pick up time today for and friend to 1pm! Please confirm back! thnaks On Mar 16 2018 at 9:46 AM, CARosa Limo wrote: Hello Lesley, I am confirming the following f Friday, Marc Pick up from Her cell is: Airport. Meridean, Tail Number: N212JE tri nd (2 passengers) Sedan ) a

To: CARosa From: Lesley Groff Sent Fri 3/16/2018 3:35:35 PM Subject: Re: CHANGE Pick up TODAY March 16th at 1:00pml! thanks On Mar I6, 201 8, at 11:35 AM, CARosa Limo wrote:

To: CARosa From: Lesley Groff Sent Fri 3/16/2018 3:35:35 PM Subject: Re: CHA

EFTA02240871.pdf

EFTA02240871

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To: From: Lesley Groff Sent Mon 3/26/2018 2:05:44 PM Subject: Re: Milan wow...you know more than me!...he is supposed to go to Paris On Mar 26, 2018, at 10:04 For the

rit : depart and return at any time of the day 28th and 30th? did you have a preference? or doesn't matter? On Mar 26, 2018, at 9:05 AM,I wrote: Hello Lesley , hope you are doing well. Can you organise for me please a ticket to Milan from Wednesday 28th of March to Friday 30th and the hotel Milan duca ?

To: From: Lesley Groff Sent Mon 3/26/2018 2:05:44 PM Subject: Re: Mil

EFTA00388937.pdf

EFTA00388937

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From: Thomas Costello To: Lesley Groff Subject: Re: Flowers Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:28:32 +0000 Hello Lesley, You can just have the flowers. You are a great customer and I know there is a larger project coming in the future at the new house so i am not wor

From: Thomas Costello To: Lesley Groff Subject: Re: Flowers Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:28:32 +0000 Hello Lesley, You can just have the flowers. You are a great customer and I know ther

From: Thomas Costello To: Lesley Groff Subject: Re: Flowers Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18

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EFTA00332623.pdf

EFTA00332623

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From: Lesley Groff To: Bella Klein -1 Subject: Credit for Kathy Ruemmler ticket Date: Sat, 02 Jan 2016 18:29:01 +0000 Hi Bella. Kathy missed her flight in Geneva .

IS DELIVERED IN ITS ENTIRETY- PLEASE DO NOT REPLY BELOW THIS LINE ------- t,,Centurion Banner Response (Centurion Travel Team) 01/02/2016 09:29 AM Hello Lesley, I left you a voicemail. Swiss Air did not reissue her ticket on KLM so she must have purchased herself. The ticket she has with Swiss Air was a d

From: Lesley Groff To: Bella Klein -1 Subject: Credit for Kathy R

EFTA00401511.pdf

EFTA00401511

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From: Lesley Groff <Ma> To: Subject: Re: DVD's to take to JE! Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:27:56 +0000 . The dvd's should be with the doorman tonight by 8pm Sent from my

pm Sent from my iPhone On Nov 13, 2012, at 6:11 PM, Great, I will check again with the doorman before I leave tomorrow. Thank you. wrote: From: Lesle Groff > To: • Sent: ues ay, ovem er , Subject: Re: DVD's to take to JE! I just emailed and left another msg for the girl in Peggy's Office asking if

From: Lesley Groff <Ma> To: Subject: Re: DVD's to take to JE! Dat

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