Tommy Mottola, the former Sony Music executive, appears in the Epstein documents primarily as a subject of attempted depositions in Virginia Giuffre's lawsuit, where lawyers sought his testimony but were unsuccessful.
Mottola appears in multiple court filings and deposition transcripts where he is explicitly named as a potential witness with relevant information about Epstein's activities. In one deposition, he is listed among Epstein's acquaintances including Donald Trump, Alan Dershowitz, and Bill Clinton. The documents show that plaintiffs' lawyers attempted to depose him but were unsuccessful, with court records noting they tried to take his deposition alongside other high-profile figures. His appearances are concentrated in legal proceedings rather than personal correspondence or flight logs.

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ou about the people you named. 13 A. What do you mean by *personal relationship," 13 Have you had a social relationship with Tommy 14 sir? 14 Mottola? 15 Q. Have you socialized with him? 15 A. The names in my Complaint are strictly as a 16 A. Yes, sir. 16 reaction to the abusive discovery p
and 14th Amendment Rights. 7 Copperfield? 8 BY MR. SCAROLA: 8 A. As a reaction to, once again, the abusive 9 Q. Have you ever socialized with Tommy Mottola`. 9 discovery process of bringing in names of people that 10 A. This is the type of questions where people who 10 have absolutely nothing to do
mplaint, I'm asking you about the people you named. 13 A. What do you mean by *personal relationship," 13 Have you had a social relationship with Tommy 14 sir? 14 Mottola? 15 Q. Have you socialized with him? 15 A. The names in my Complaint are strictly as a 16 A. Yes, sir. 16 reaction to th
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and 14th Amendment Rights. 7 Copperfield? 8 BY MR. SCAROLA: 8 A. As a reaction to, once again, the abusive 9 Q. Have you ever socialized with Tommy Mottola'. 9 discovery process of bringing in names of people that 10 A. This is the type of questions where people who 10 have absolutely nothing to do
mplaint, I'm asking you about the people you named. 13 A. What do you mean by "personal relationship," 13 Have you had a social relationship with Tommy 14 sir? 14 Mottola? 15 Q. Have you socialized with him? 15 A. The names in my Complaint are strictly as a 16 A. Yes, sir. 16 reaction to th
ou about the people you named. 13 A. What do you mean by "personal relationship," 13 Have you had a social relationship with Tommy 14 sir? 14 Mottola? 15 Q. Have you socialized with him? 15 A. The names in my Complaint are strictly as a 16 A. Yes, sir. 16 reaction to the abusive discovery p
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wards in support of his Motion for Summary Judgment, Edwards had a sound legal basis for believing that Donald Trump, Allen Dershowitz, Bill Clinton, Tommy Mattola, David Copperfield and Governor Bill Richardson had relevant and discoverable information (Exhibit “A” — Edwards’ Statement of Undisputed Fac
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constitutional attorney . and one of EPSTEIN'S criminal defense attorneys); (iii)Bill Clinton (Former President of the United States); (iv)Tommy Mottola (former President of Sony Record); and (v) David Copperfield (illusionist). 39. The above-named individuals were friends and acquaintances of EPSTE
ton (Former President of the United States); (iv)Tommy Mottola (former President of Sony Record); and (v) David
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organ Great. thank you for the clarification! On Apr 8, 2016, at 3:45 PM, Zakarian-Cogswell, Lauren Hi Lesley, > wrote: EFTA00326454 It will be Tommy and his family office advisor Matt Andrews, Paul, and Jeffrey (four people total). Thanks and have a good weekend, Lauren Lauren Zakarian-Cogswell
arian-Cogswell, Lauren Subject: Re: Call with Paul at JP Morgan Lauren, can you tell me who all will actually be on the call w/Jeffrey? Is it Paul, Tommy Mottola and Jeffrey only? On Apr 8, 2016, at 3:06 PM, Zakarian-Cogswell, Lauren < wrote: When: Monday, April 11, 2016 4:00 PM-4:30 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern
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sley Groff <1 To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Subject: Tommy Mottola/Enrique Iglesias Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:28:02 +0000 Joanne in Tommy's office says YES, Tommy does know Enrique Iglesias. On Dec 17, 2012, at 3:39 PM, Jeffrey Epstein wrote: ask tommy mottolas sec if he knows enrique
From: Lesley Groff <1 To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Subject: Tommy Mottola/Enrique Iglesias Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:28:02 +0000 Joanne in Tommy's office says YES, Tommy does know Enrique Iglesias. On Dec 17, 2012, at 3:
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ton had relevant and discoverable information. See Statement of Undisputed Facts. • Complaint ¶38(iv): With regard to former Sony Record executive Tommy Mottola, Edwards was not the attorney that noticed Mr. Mottola's deposition. See Statement of Undisputed Facts. • Complaint ¶38(v): With regard to illusi
of Undisputed Facts. • Complaint ¶38(iv): With regard to former Sony Record executive Tommy Mottola, Edwards was not the attorney that noticed Mr. Mottola's deposition. See Statement of Undisputed Facts. • Complaint ¶38(v): With regard to illusionist David Copperfield, Edwards had sound legal basis
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[email protected]> wrote: When was the last time you revised your will On Thursday, 31 December 2015, Thomas Mottola < wrote: JEFFREY it's me Mottola... Are you asking me about an estate plan? Sent from my iPad On Dec 31, 2015, at 4:29 PM, jeffrey E. <[email protected]> wrote: I just an extr
k T Sent from my iPad wrote: On Dec 31, 2015, at 12:48 PM, jeffrey E. <[email protected]> wrote: yes come On Thu, Dec 31, 2015 at 12:40 PM, TOMMY MOTTOLA <e wrote: Jeffrey are you back home now Sent from my iPhone On Dec 31, 2015, at 11:05 AM, jeffrey E. <[email protected]> wrote: I left be ho
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tudor Jane Assistant: EFTA00728785 Jes Staley: Terje Roed Larsen: Richard Johnson: Office Warwick Wicksman: Naomi Campbell: Tom Pritzker: Mottola: Michael Ovitz: Nathan: Peter Mandelson: David Mitchell: Jeff Matusow: Office Barnaby Marsh: George Church: Roger Schank: Charles Harper: S
ce Neal assistant: Maller Bitar: Jimmy Cayne: Noah Tepperberg Vera Wang: VW office Avi Faith Kates: Suzette assistant ; Dawn West assistant Tommy Mottola: Verw (I think this isa repeat of Vera Wang with a typo) Bark Jennie Saunders: Olya: John Brockman: Barbro Ehnbom: Jess Banks: Dr. Richard Ax
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ves for South Africa this Sunday Sept. 25th (he will go to Johannesburg and then the Hush) He is wondering if there is anyone there he should meet? Tommy will be in the office today between 2-3:15 if you wanted to give him a call. EFTA00427478
From: Lesley Groff <MINE=II> To: Jefffrey Epstein alill=> Subject: Tommy Mottola Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:38:21 +0000 Tommy Mottola leaves for South Africa this Sunday Sept. 25th (he will go to Johannesburg and then the Hush)
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New York T Sent from my iPad On Dec 31, 2015, at 12:48 PM, Jeffrey E. <[email protected]> wrote: yes come On Thu, Dec 31, 2015 at 12:40 PM, TOMMY MOTTOLA l> wrote: Jeffrey are you back home now Sent from my iPhone On Dec 31, 2015, at 11:05 AM, Jeffrey E. <[email protected]> wrote: I left be h
From: Thomas Mottola To: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Happy New Year Date: Thu, 31 Dec 2015 21:34:57 +0000 JEFFREY it's me Mottola... Are you asking me about an estate plan? Sent from my iPad On Dec 31, 2015, at 4:29 PM, jeffrey E. <[email protected]> wrote: I just an extr
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sor, constitutional attomey and one of EPSTEIN'S criminal defense attorneys); (iii)Bill Clinton (Former President of the United States); (iv)Tommy Mottola (former President of Sony Record); and (I) David Copperfield (illusionist). 39. The above-named individuals were friends and acquaintances of EPSTE
ton (Former President of the United States); (iv)Tommy Mottola (former President of Sony Record); and (I) David
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To: Lesley Groff Cc: "Barrett, Paul S" 4 Subject: RE: Call with Paul at JP Morgan Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2016 19:45:58 +0000 Hi Lesley, It will be Tommy and his family office advisor Matt Andrews, Paul, and Jeffrey (four people total). Thanks and have a good weekend, Lauren Lauren Zakarian-Cogswell
Lauren Subject: Re: Call with Paul at JP Morgan EFTA00326452 Lauren, can you tell me who all will actually be on the call w/Jeffrey? Is it Paul, Tommy Mottola and Jeffrey only? On Apr 8, 2016, at 3:06 PM, Zakarian-Cogswell, Lauren < > wrote: When: Monday, April 11, 2016 4:00 PM-4:30 PM (UTC-05:00) Easte
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the question: “Have you ever socialized with Mr. Mottola in the presence of females under the age of 18?”
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Neal assistant: Maher Bitar: Jimmy Cayne: Noah Tepperberg: Vera Wang: VW office Avi Faith Kates: ; Suzette assistant ; Dawn West assistant: Tommy Mottola: Verw (I think this is a repeat of Vera Wang with a typo) Bark Jennie Saunders: Olya: John Brockman: Barbro Ehnbom: Jess Banks: Dr. Richard A
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From: Lesley Groff <a To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Cc: Larry Visoski Subject: Tommy Mottola Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2014 15:52:14 +0000 Tommy Mottola is asking if you could recommend a company he could rent a Sikorsky, 6 seater, twin engine hel
end a company he could rent a Sikorsky, 6 seater, twin engine helicopter from to take him and his family from Anguilla to St. Barts on March 17th. Tommy office: w Tommy cell: p EFTA00373662
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From: To: Jeffrey Epstein CC cz= > Subject: Tommy Mottola Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:04:48 +0000 Tommy is still in his meeting up in Greenwich...he has his whole crew with him, architects, etc...he will says he will be meeting with this crew for anoth
From: To: Jeffrey Epstein CC cz= > Subject: Tommy Mottola Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:04:48 +0000 Tommy is still in his meeting up in Greenwich...he has his whole crew with him, architects, etc...he will sa
former President Clinton had relevant and discoverable information. See Statement of Undisputed Facts. • With regard to former Sony Record executive Tommy Mottola, Edwards was not the attorney that noticed Mr. Mottola's deposition. See Statement of Undisputed Facts. • With regard to illusionist David Copperfiel
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t matters, E.W. and L.M., and listed additional high profile witnesses that would allegedly be called at trial, including, but not limited to: (i) Tommy Mottola (American Music Executive); (ii) Mortimer Zuckerman (well known Publisher of U.S. News & World Report and commentator and financier); (iii)Bill Ri
S criminal defense attorneys); (iii)Bill Clinton (Former President of the Untied States); EFTA00725302 Epstein v. RRA, et al. Page 15 (iv)Tommy Mottola (former President of Sony Record); and (v) David Copperfield (illusionist). 48. The above-named individuals were friends of EPSTEIN with whom he ha

Jeffrey Epstein
PersonAmerican sex offender and financier (1953–2019)

Lesley Groff
PersonExecutive assistant to Jeffrey Epstein (2001-2019)
Joanne
PersonAmbiguous first name - refers to multiple people in Epstein documents
Thomas D. Mottola
PersonMusic industry executive, former Sony Music CEO, referenced in Epstein contact documents

Marc Rich
PersonAmerican commodities trader (1934–2013)
Leon Black
PersonAmerican billionaire businessman (born 1951)

Alan Dershowitz
PersonAmerican lawyer, author, and art collector (born 1938)

Bradley Edwards
PersonAmerican attorney who represented Epstein victims, author of Relentless Pursuit

Prince Andrew
PersonThird child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born 1960)

Donald Trump
PersonPresident of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)

Woody Allen
PersonAmerican filmmaker, actor and comedian (born 1935)
Darren Indyke
PersonAmerican lawyer, longtime personal attorney and co-executor of Jeffrey Epstein's estate

Bill Clinton
PersonPresident of the United States from 1993 to 2001 (born 1946)
Scott Rothstein
PersonAmerican criminal

Joe Biden
Person46th President of the United States (2021–2025)

Ghislaine Maxwell
PersonBritish socialite and sex trafficker, daughter of Robert Maxwell, accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein
Jane Doe
PersonPseudonym for anonymous victims/witnesses in Epstein legal proceedings
Jack Goldberger
PersonAmerican criminal defense attorney who represented Jeffrey Epstein, partner at Goldberger Weiss P.A. in West Palm Beach, Florida
Frederic Fekkai
PersonFrench hairdresser
Larry Visoski
PersonAmerican pilot who worked for Jeffrey Epstein from 1991-2019, testified as key witness in Ghislaine Maxwell trial