Who is Peggy Siegal in the Epstein files?

Peggy Siegal is a prominent New York entertainment publicist who ran the Peggy Siegal Company, one of Manhattan's top media marketing firms. The Epstein files reveal she had an extensive professional and personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein spanning at least the final decade of his life. She helped rehabilitate his social image after his 2008 conviction by organizing high-profile events at his mansion and managing his social calendar. Most significantly, emails show Epstein asked her to use her media connections to discredit his accuser Virginia Giuffre.

What did Peggy Siegal do for Jeffrey Epstein?

According to the released documents and investigative reporting, Siegal played a key role in reintegrating Epstein into elite New York and Hollywood circles after his 2008 conviction. She organized screenings and social events, invited him to high-profile gatherings, and hosted a 2011 dinner at his mansion with guests including Prince Andrew and Katie Couric. She billed him $50,000 for five months of services in 2011. Epstein also asked her to enlist Arianna Huffington to publish stories discrediting accuser Virginia Giuffre — Siegal later said she never passed on that request.

Did Peggy Siegal help Epstein discredit Virginia Giuffre?

A July 2011 email released as part of the Epstein files shows Epstein asking Siegal to forward a message to Arianna Huffington at the Huffington Post, urging them to investigate and discredit Virginia Giuffre. Siegal replied suggesting Epstein rewrite the email more clearly so she could 'cut and paste' it. However, Siegal has publicly stated that she never passed Epstein's request on to Huffington. The extent of any further action she may have taken remains a subject of scrutiny.

Who is Peggy Siegal in the Epstein files?

Peggy Siegal is a prominent New York entertainment publicist who ran the Peggy Siegal Company, one of Manhattan's top media marketing firms. The Epstein files reveal she had an extensive professional and personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein spanning at least the final decade of his life. She helped rehabilitate his social image after his 2008 conviction by organizing high-profile events at his mansion and managing his social calendar. Most significantly, emails show Epstein asked her to use her media connections to discredit his accuser Virginia Giuffre.

What did Peggy Siegal do for Jeffrey Epstein?

According to the released documents and investigative reporting, Siegal played a key role in reintegrating Epstein into elite New York and Hollywood circles after his 2008 conviction. She organized screenings and social events, invited him to high-profile gatherings, and hosted a 2011 dinner at his mansion with guests including Prince Andrew and Katie Couric. She billed him $50,000 for five months of services in 2011. Epstein also asked her to enlist Arianna Huffington to publish stories discrediting accuser Virginia Giuffre — Siegal later said she never passed on that request.

Did Peggy Siegal help Epstein discredit Virginia Giuffre?

A July 2011 email released as part of the Epstein files shows Epstein asking Siegal to forward a message to Arianna Huffington at the Huffington Post, urging them to investigate and discredit Virginia Giuffre. Siegal replied suggesting Epstein rewrite the email more clearly so she could 'cut and paste' it. However, Siegal has publicly stated that she never passed Epstein's request on to Huffington. The extent of any further action she may have taken remains a subject of scrutiny.

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Peggy Siegal, a prominent New York entertainment publicist, had a well-documented professional and personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, helping rehabilitate his social standing after his 2008 conviction by organizing events at his mansion and managing his social calendar among Hollywood and media elites.

Siegal appears extensively in the released documents, most significantly in personal email correspondence with Epstein and his staff. A key 2011 email exchange shows Epstein urging Siegal to enlist Arianna Huffington and the Huffington Post to discredit accuser Virginia Giuffre, with Siegal suggesting he rewrite the message so she could forward it. Other documents include her Oscar diary columns and Venice Film Festival dispatches that were sent to Epstein's email, reflecting their chatty, ongoing personal correspondence. She also billed Epstein $50,000 for five months of unspecified services in 2011. Several mentions in property records and legal scholarship references are incidental name matches for other individuals named Peggy or Siegal.

Key Highlights

•Email correspondence shows Epstein asked Siegal to use her media contacts to discredit accuser Virginia Giuffre through Arianna Huffington and the Huffington Post, and Siegal suggested he rewrite the message for easier forwarding
•Siegal organized a 2011 dinner party at Epstein's Manhattan mansion attended by Prince Andrew, George Stephanopoulos, Katie Couric, and Chelsea Handler — helping rehabilitate his social standing after his conviction
•Siegal billed Epstein $50,000 for five months of unspecified professional services in 2011, and received travel expenses and other gifts
•Her assistant Stephanie forwarded Siegal's Oscar diary articles directly to Epstein's email, reflecting a warm personal correspondence that was 'chatty and catty, at times warm and affectionate, at other moments transactional'
•The fallout from her Epstein ties led Netflix, FX, and other Hollywood studios to cut ties with her firm in 2019

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enue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another person any transaction or matter addressed herein. From: Sent: ues ay, uy , To: Peggy Siegal Cc: Joshua Schmell Rich Kahn EFTA_R1_01039285 EFTA02251588 Subject: Re: On Behalf of Peggy Siegal Check will be sent to Joshua instead!! On Jul 3

essed herein. From: Sent: ues ay, uy , To: Peggy Siegal Cc: Joshua Schmell Rich Kahn EFTA_R1_01039285 EFTA02251588 Subject: Re: On Behalf of Peggy Siegal Check will be sent to Joshua instead!! On Jul 30, 2018, at 11:20 PM, Rebecca Drescher wrote: Hi! No worries at all. No one will be in the office

ear's birthday. I'm cc'ing Peggy's business manager on this email who can arrange with you. Hope you have a lovely week! Best, Rebecca Drescher Peggy Siegal Co. EFTA_R1_01039288 EFTA02251591

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t but Peggy just told me about it. The phone number is Thanks again for your help! Best, Allison EFTA00410715 Allison Reddington Assistant to Peggy Siegal Peggy Siegal Company 750 Lexington Avenue 5th Floor New York, NY 10022 The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be

Groff Subject: Re: Chartered PlanelJune 29 Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2012 21:44:46 +0000 ok On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 5:36 PM, Lesley Groff .Mila wrote: Peggys office is following up on this again. ... Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Allison Reddington Date: June 21, 2012 12:22:39 PM E

00410715 Allison Reddington Assistant to Peggy Siegal Peggy Siegal Company 750 Lexington Avenue 5th

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ephanie Subject: Re: re Woody Allen's play/oct 20th I you mean Woody Allen's play on Oct. 20th...correct...you want to know if Je plans to go with Peggy to Woody's play on Oct. 20th...where is it? On Sep 27, 2011, at 3:16 PM, Stephanie wrote: Is JE doing to this? Peggy mentioned they may be going t

phanie wrote: Is JE doing to this? Peggy mentioned they may be going together? EFTA00426912 Thanks] Stephanie Berlin Assistant to Peggy Siegal Peggy Siegal Co. EFTA00426913

2 Thanks] Stephanie Berlin Assistant to Peggy Siegal Peggy Siegal Co. EFTA00426913

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AM • 9:30 AM 12:30 PM • 2:30 PM Breakfast/Hamptons film festival Harpies Lunch Hosted by Non & Barbara - Attending • Beth. Barbara, Cynthia, Usa, Peggy, Nora, Us. Jennifer & Maude -- La Petite Meson • 13 Wet 54th Street 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM New York Historical Society Spring Luncheon 12:30 PM - 1.•

W York Qty Beset Spring Gala -• David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center 6:00 PM - 900 PM 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM 11:30 AM - 12M0 PM 12'30 PM - 1.30 PM Peggy Sega. You are not RSVP'd $1,500, $2,500, $5,000 212.8705585 S:30pm Cocktails 7:00pm Performance 9:00pm Supper Ball Black tie POSH at the Pierre Sne

St; Madison & Sib Lunch with Cindi Berger/ Peggy Siegal -- The Monkey Bar • 60 East 54th Street (between

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tance: Normal Glenn/Jeffrey can you help me out here. Peg Peggy Siegal Company From: "Bauman, Jason S" Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:39:45 -0500 To: Peggysiegalr> Subject: Hi Peggy I hope you're well and happy holidays to you. I want to take a portion of the cash in your account and place it a low risk, lo

can you help me out here. Peg Peggy Siegal Company From: "Bauman, Jason S" Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:39:45 -0500 To: Peggysiegalr> Subject: Hi Peggy I hope you're well and happy holidays to you. I want to take a portion of the cash in your account and place it a low risk, low volatility mutual f

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From: "Stephanie" To: "jeevacation®gmail.com" [email protected]> Cc: "Lesley Groff' "Peggy Siegal' Subject: Peggy's Venice Story 2011 Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:17:04 +0000 Attachments: VENICE_2011_Rough_Draft_Peggy_(13).doc Dear Jeffrey, Peggy

[email protected]> Cc: "Lesley Groff' "Peggy Siegal' Subject: Peggy's Venice Story 2011 Date: Thu,

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From: Jeffrey <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 3:45 AM To: Peggy Siegal Fun? Sorry for all the typos .Sent from my iPhone <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <IDOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "- //Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://w

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Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 3:45 AM To: Peggy Siegal Fun? Sorry for all the typos .Sent from my iPho

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&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi Peggy would also like to speak with you. She can be reached at 212 935 6700. Best, Marisa Frank Assistant to Peggy Siegal Peggy Siegal Co. EFTA_R1_01479644 EFTA02415939

To: jeevacation " ail.com] Cc: Peggy Siegal[ From: Marisa Frank Sent: Wed 12/1/2010 4:51:17 PM Subject: Dinner/Katie Couric's guest Hello, If Katie Couric is able to attend the dinner at

To: jeevacation " ail.com] Cc: Peggy Siegal[ From: Marisa Frank Sent: Wed 12/1/2010 4:51:

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rwarded message: From: Lila Walker Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein/Harry Potter dinner Date: April 19, 2018 at 10:45:48 AM EDT To: Lesley Groff Cc: Peggy Siegal Good morning Lesley, The invitation is attached. As Peggy mentioned, the dinner is from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at Cipriani 42nd St. The after party, al

8 at 10:45:48 AM EDT To: Lesley Groff Cc: Peggy Siegal Good morning Lesley, The invitation is attached

d the dinner and/or the after party? Will check with Colin's office about bringing extra guests. Many thanks, Lila Walker Pe Sie al Com an • , Peggy Siegal ote: Lila will send all details. We will get you party tickets as well. The first part is 1:30pm - 4:00pm. The dinner is immediately following. EFTA_

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joy! Best, Meggie Office of Jane Rosenthal From: Stephanie [mailt Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 4:35 PM To: Me ie Cramer Cc Dina Wise Shapiro; Peggy Siegal Subject: RE: Jeffrey Epstein 3 EFTA_R1_01686336 EFTA02538562 Hi Meggie, Jeffrey Epstein bought a $25,000 for the TFF. He wants to know what a

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l.com> Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 3:45 AM To: Peggy Siegal Fun? Sorry for all the typos .Sent from

Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 3:45 AM To: Peggy Siegal Fun? Sorry for all the typos .Sent from my iPho

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. Enjoy! Best, Meggie Office of Jane Rosenthal From: Stephani Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 4:35 PM To: Meggie Cramer Cc:,; Dina Wise Shapiro; Peggy Siegal Subject: RE: Jeffrey Epstein e Hi Meggie, Jeffrey Epstein bought a $25,000 for the TFF. He wants to know what are the hot films and events he sh

Saturday evening. Can you please advise his secretary, Lesley Groff, who is copied above ASAP? Best, Stephanie Berlin Assistant to Peggy Siegal Peggy Siegal Co. 750 Lexington Avenue Floor 5 New York, NY 10022 EFTA00500553

PM To: Meggie Cramer Cc:,; Dina Wise Shapiro; Peggy Siegal Subject: RE: Jeffrey Epstein e Hi Meggi

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to this email, however, if you cannot access them, let me know and I will send it individually. Best, Stephanie Berlin Assistant to Peggy Siegal Peggy Siegal Co. EFTA_R1_00205459 EFTA01829589 The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitut

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ividually. Best, Stephanie Berlin Assistant to Peggy Siegal Peggy Siegal Co. EFTA_R1_00205459 EFTA0

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Enjoy! Best, Meggie Office of Jane Rosenthal From: Stephanie Seat: Friday, April 29, 2011 4:35 PM To: Meggie Cramer Cc: ; Dina Wise Shapiro; Peggy Siegal Subject: RE: Jeffrey Epstein Hi Meggie, Jeffrey Epstein bought a $25,000 for the TFF. He wants to know what are the hot films and events he shoul

ng. Can you please advise his secretary, Lesley Groff, who is copied above ASAP? EFTA00666010 Best, Stephanie Berlin Assistant to Peggy Siegal Peggy Siegal Co. 750 Lexington Avenue Floor 5 New York, NY 10022 The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attorney-client privileg

PM To: Meggie Cramer Cc: ; Dina Wise Shapiro; Peggy Siegal Subject: RE: Jeffrey Epstein Hi Meggie,

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Jeffrey Epstein Sent Wed 8/19/2013 4:32:48 PM Subject: Re: 50,000 check from Gary Siegal came today ask phiil On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 12:31 PM, Peggy Siegal n wrote: With a paper ...receipt of Beneficiary to sign From In the circuit court in and for Palm County, Florida Probate Division File No. 50201 I

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3 4:32:48 PM Subject: Re: 50,000 check from Gary Siegal came today ask phiil On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 12

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To: Peggy Siega From: Jeffrey Epstein Sent Sat 5/9/2009

documents On Sat, May 9, 2009 at 9:10 AM, Peggy Siegal te: I met Paula at the Carlyle for coffee yeste

/August i was at avi's wedding to gigi in the bahamas.. I knew Avi , and reviewed all the railroad trust documents On Sat, May 9, 2009 at 9:10 AM, Peggy Siegal te: I met Paula at the Carlyle for coffee yesterday- she is gorgous and smart and we laughed about the girls she told me all about her life, her musi

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From: Rebecca Drescher To: Peggy Siegal rey . [email protected]> Cc: Marisa Frank Subject: RE: new intern, Monday after lunch or Tuesday all day Sent: Monday, October 31, 2016 2:15:23

ay all day Sent: Monday, October 31, 2016 2:15:23 PM Here is the address: ew York, Let me know if you need anything else. Best, Rebecca From: Peggy Siegal Sent: Monday, October 31, 2016 9:06 AM To: jeffrey E. Cc: Marisa Frank; Rebecca Drescher Subject: Re: new intern, Monday after lunch or Tuesday a

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now Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T From: Date: Fri 29 Apr 2011 21:54:18 +0000 To: ReplyTo: Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein No problem! Jeffrey wants Peggy to speak with him directly. Please ask her to give him a call on his cell. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T EFTA00434058 From: Date: Fri. 29 Apr 2011

est. Meggie Office of Jane Rosenthal From: Stephanie [mailto: Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 4:35 PM To: Meggie Cramer Cc: ; Dina Wise Shapiro; Peggy Siegal Subject: RE: Jeffrey Epstein Hi Meggie, Jeffrey Epstein bought a $25,000 for the TFF. He wants to know what are the hot films and events he shoul

: Meggie Cramer Cc: ; Dina Wise Shapiro; Peggy Siegal Subject: RE: Jeffrey Epstein Hi Meggie, Jeffre

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to this email, however, if you cannot access them, let me know and I will send it individually. Best, Stephanie Berlin Assistant to Peggy Siegal Peggy Siegal Co. 750 Lexington Avenue Floor 5 New York, NY 10022 EFTA_R1_00205554 EFTA01829659 Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T EFTA_R1_00205555 EFTA01829660

l the invites to this email, however, if you cannot access them, let me know and I will send it individually. Best, Stephanie Berlin Assistant to Peggy Siegal Peggy Siegal Co. 750 Lexington Avenue Floor 5 New York, NY 10022 EFTA_R1_00205554 EFTA01829659 Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T EFTA_R1_00205555

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