Is Richard Branson in the Epstein files?

Yes, Richard Branson appears in 31 mentions across 21 documents in the Epstein files. However, most references are incidental—he's mentioned in news articles, social media discussions, and emails where he's cited as an admired business leader. The most serious mention involves a 2016 allegation claiming the existence of compromising video footage, though the credibility and verification status of this claim is unclear from the documents.

What is the allegation involving Richard Branson in the Epstein documents?

Document HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019297 from 2016 contains allegations that someone claimed to possess video footage of Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, and Richard Branson "having sex with her friend," supposedly backed up on USB sticks and intended for release to WikiLeaks and Russian media by October 23, 2016. The document provides no verification of these claims, and it's unclear what became of these allegations or whether any such footage actually existed.

Was Richard Branson friends with Jeffrey Epstein?

The documents show Richard Branson appears 15 times in documents that also mention Jeffrey Epstein, making Epstein his top connection in the files. However, the nature of their relationship isn't directly detailed in the available snippets. Most mentions of Branson are incidental references to him as a prominent businessman rather than evidence of direct interaction with Epstein. His Necker Island is mentioned in some documents, which has been reported in public sources as a location visited by various high-profile individuals.

Why is Richard Branson mentioned with Obama in the Epstein files?

The documents include emails referencing Barack Obama's February 2017 vacation with Richard Branson, where they went kiteboarding and "horsing around" on Branson's private island. This was a widely publicized post-presidency vacation. The mention appears in email correspondence discussing the public reaction to photos of the vacation, with one email noting it would "drive both sides nuts." This reference is unrelated to Epstein and simply reflects email discussions about contemporary news events.

Is Richard Branson in the Epstein files?

Yes, Richard Branson appears in 31 mentions across 21 documents in the Epstein files. However, most references are incidental—he's mentioned in news articles, social media discussions, and emails where he's cited as an admired business leader. The most serious mention involves a 2016 allegation claiming the existence of compromising video footage, though the credibility and verification status of this claim is unclear from the documents.

What is the allegation involving Richard Branson in the Epstein documents?

Document HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019297 from 2016 contains allegations that someone claimed to possess video footage of Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, and Richard Branson "having sex with her friend," supposedly backed up on USB sticks and intended for release to WikiLeaks and Russian media by October 23, 2016. The document provides no verification of these claims, and it's unclear what became of these allegations or whether any such footage actually existed.

Was Richard Branson friends with Jeffrey Epstein?

The documents show Richard Branson appears 15 times in documents that also mention Jeffrey Epstein, making Epstein his top connection in the files. However, the nature of their relationship isn't directly detailed in the available snippets. Most mentions of Branson are incidental references to him as a prominent businessman rather than evidence of direct interaction with Epstein. His Necker Island is mentioned in some documents, which has been reported in public sources as a location visited by various high-profile individuals.

Why is Richard Branson mentioned with Obama in the Epstein files?

The documents include emails referencing Barack Obama's February 2017 vacation with Richard Branson, where they went kiteboarding and "horsing around" on Branson's private island. This was a widely publicized post-presidency vacation. The mention appears in email correspondence discussing the public reaction to photos of the vacation, with one email noting it would "drive both sides nuts." This reference is unrelated to Epstein and simply reflects email discussions about contemporary news events.

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Richard Branson

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Richard Branson appears in 31 mentions across 21 documents in the Epstein files, primarily in email correspondence and news articles. Most mentions are incidental references to him as a public figure, with one notable allegation in a 2016 document claiming the existence of compromising video footage.

Branson appears in various contexts across the documents. He's mentioned in social media discussions, news articles about admired business leaders, and college application essays citing him as an inspirational figure. The most significant mention involves a 2016 allegation claiming someone possessed video footage of Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, and Richard Branson with a friend, supposedly intended for WikiLeaks release. Other references include mentions of his Necker Island (where Kate Winslet helped fight fires), his space ventures with Virgin Galactic, and casual references in emails, including one about Obama vacationing and kiteboarding with Branson in 2017.

Key Highlights

•One 2016 document (HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019297) contains serious allegations about compromising video footage involving Branson, Bill Clinton, and Prince Andrew
•Multiple documents reference his Necker Island, including mentions of Kate Winslet helping fight fires there
•Appears in business leadership rankings and college essays as an inspirational entrepreneur
•Referenced in email about Obama's 2017 vacation where they went kiteboarding together
•Mentioned in context of Virgin Galactic's space ventures and NASA collaborations

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EFTA00675931.pdf

EFTA00675931

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Cc: Larry Visoski Larry <IIMI > Subject: Richard Branson Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 19:51:13 +0000 Laura wit

From: Lesley Groff To: Jefffrey Epstein <jeevacation®gmail.com>, Cc: Larry Visoski Larry <IIMI > Subject: Richard Branson Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 19:51:13 +0000 Laura with Richard Branson's office says you are all set to arrive at 1pm and depart at 4:30pm. I have given them

s, > Helen > Helen Clarke Personal Assistant to Sir Richard Branson > Email me: I Call me: me: > Original Messag

EFTA00379582.pdf

EFTA00379582

4 mentions

Jefffrey Epstein <[email protected]>, Cc: Larry Visoski Larry <IMa> Subject: Richard Branson Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 19:51:13 +0000 Laura with Richard Branson's office says you are all set to arrive at 1pm and depart at 4:30pm. I have given them cell and email address and requested contact phone number for

From: To: Jefffrey Epstein <[email protected]>, Cc: Larry Visoski Larry <IMa> Subject: Richard Branson Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 19:51:13 +0000 Laura with Richard Branson's office says you are all set to arrive at 1pm and depart at 4:30pm. I have given them

> Helen > Helen Clarke I Personal Assistant to Sir Richard Branson > Email me me: > Original Message----- > From

EFTA00323368.pdf

EFTA00323368

4 mentions

o send it...might someone be able to assist? Thank you, Lesley Assistant to Jeffrey Epstein Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Richard Branson Date: June 10, 2016 at 4:40:53 PM EDT To: "Jeffrey Epstein yo c4 Subject: Richard Branson - Strive Challenge EFTA00323368 Dear Jeffrey, I hope this

From: Richard Branson -4 To: Helen Clarke Cc: Lesley Groff Subject

following up. Best, Helen Helen Clarke I PA to Sir Richard Branson Email me: I Call me: +44 7963 580 234 I Skype m

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EFTA00680322.pdf

EFTA00680322

3 mentions

From: Lesley Groff To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Subject: Richard Branson Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2013 18:48:42 +0000 Re bringing boris and jen tomorrow to lunch, Richard Branson says "of course!" Sent from my iPhone On Apr 13, 201

Forwarded message From: Lesley Groff Date: Sat, Apr 13, 2013 at 9:42 AM Subject: Re: To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> I emailed Branson's assistant but it bounced back as undeliverable. have emailed Dean's assistants and asked if they can get the message to branson and also asked Sar

effrey Epstein <[email protected]> Subject: Richard Branson Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2013 18:48:42 +0000 Re bringing boris and jen tomorrow to lunch, Richard Branson says "of course!" Sent from my iPhone On Apr 13, 2013, at 9:45 AM, Jeffrey Epstein [email protected]> wrote: Forwarded message From: Jeffre

EFTA02724788.pdf

EFTA02724788

3 mentions

[email protected][[email protected]; Richard Branson Jeffrey Epstein[jeeyacation mail.com Cc: Tric

To: [email protected][[email protected]; Richard Branson Jeffrey Epstein[jeeyacation mail.com Cc: Tricia Kelle Hay From: Sent: Subject: Jean Oelwang Tue 10/22/2013 12:50:17 AM Re: Bridget Bake

ll send you and update on how we are going as the programme in the BVIs grows this year. Thanks again, really appreciated. Warm wishes, Jean From: Richard Branson Date: Monday, 21 October 2013 15:07 To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Cc: Jean Oelwang Subject: RE: Dear Jeffrey That's extremely kind of yo

EFTA00698338.pdf

EFTA00698338

3 mentions

ey Epstein <[email protected]> Subject: Fwd: Richard Branson - Strive Challenge Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2016 21:24:

l.com> Subject: Fwd: Richard Branson - Strive Challenge Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2016 21:24:33 +0000 Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Richard Branson Date: June 10, 2016 at 4:40:53 PM EDT To: "Jeffrey Epstein ([email protected])" <lesleyjte®gmail.com> Subject: Richard Branson - Strive Challenge Dea

in <[email protected]> Subject: Fwd: Richard Branson - Strive Challenge Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2016 21:24:

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EFTA01975631.pdf

EFTA01975631

3 mentions

To: Richard Branson Fran: Jeffrey Epstein Sent Tue 5/14/2013 11:4

To: Richard Branson Fran: Jeffrey Epstein Sent Tue 5/14/2013 11:48:36 AM any plans to come to carib? *********************************************************** The inf

To: Richard Branson Fran: Jeffrey Epstein Sent Tue 5/14/2013 11:4

EFTA00392462.pdf

EFTA00392462

3 mentions

9:45 AM Subject: Fwd: To: Richard Branson Forwarded message From: Date: Sat, Apr 13, 2013 at 9:42 AM Subject: Re: To: Jeffrey Epstein I emailed Branson's assistant but it bounced back as undeliverable. have emailed Dean's assistants and asked if they can get the message to branson and also asked Sar

From: To: Jeffrey Epstein Subject: Richard Branson Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2013 18:48:42 +0000 Re bringing boris and jen tomorrow to lunch, Richard Branson says "of course!" Sent from my iPhone On Apr 13, 2013, at 9:45 AM, Jeffrey Epstein < > wrote: Forwarded message --------- From: Jeffrey Epstein

EFTA00392317.pdf

EFTA00392317

3 mentions

From: ==. > To: Epstein Jeffrey Subject: Richard Branson Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:24:51 +0000 I spoke with Helen, Richard Branson's assistant...she says Richard still has guests on his island so he will not b

rom: ==. > To: Epstein Jeffrey Subject: Richard Branson Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:24:51 +0000 I spoke w

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EFTA00675872.pdf

EFTA00675872

3 mentions

From: To: Jefffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Subject: Follow Up on Charity Info of Richard Branson Date: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 14:10:39 +0000 Begin forwarded message: From: Jean Oelwang Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: November 4. 2013 8:03:26 AM EST

es, Jean On 04/11/2013 12:01,' > wrote: Hello JeangI know the Necker Cup is approachinggmight you be able to send us the details of a charity Mr. Branson is partial to? Jeffrey would like to donategany help would be appreciatedgor perhaps you can point me in the correct direction of who to ask? Than

gmail.com> Subject: Follow Up on Charity Info of Richard Branson Date: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 14:10:39 +0000 Begin for

EFTA01840161.pdf

EFTA01840161

3 mentions

From: Jeffrey Epstein Sent Wed 3/7/2012 8:15:24 PM Subject• Fwd: Forwarded messa e From: Richard Branson Date: Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 3:58 PM Subject: RE: To: Jeffrey Epstein <jcevacation mail.com> Cc: Robert Aquadro Dear Jeffrey, Thanks so much for rememb

ve got? Hope all's going well for you. All the best, Richard From: Jeffrey Epstein [mailtoueevacation(aamail.coml Sent: 05 March 2012 21:00 To: Richard Branson Subject: richard„ you guys expresses an interest in our construction eq for the island.. , who should my people follow up with? The information c

Subject• Fwd: Forwarded messa e From: Richard Branson Date: Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 3:58 PM Subject: RE:

EFTA01842565.pdf

EFTA01842565

3 mentions

To: Richard Branson Fran: Jeffrey Epstein Sent Mon 3/5/2012 9:00:

To: Richard Branson Fran: Jeffrey Epstein Sent Mon 3/5/2012 9:00:22 PM richard„ you guys expresses an interest in our construction eq for the island.. , who should my pe

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EFTA02462014.pdf

EFTA02462014

3 mentions

, 2016 9:34 PM To: Richard Kahn Subject: Fwd: Richard Branson - Strive Challenge 50k from gratitude Forward

trive Challenge To: Jefffre= Epstein <[email protected]= <[email protected]» Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: =div>From: Richard Branson Date: June 10, 2016=at 4:40:53 PM EDT To: "Jeffrey Epstein ([email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> )" <=a href="mailt Subject: Richard Bran

:34 PM To: Richard Kahn Subject: Fwd: Richard Branson - Strive Challenge 50k from gratitude Forward

EFTA02369179.pdf

EFTA02369179

3 mentions

er Party Travel • One Week Stay=on Sir Richard Branson's, Necker Island, BVI • Full Service V=lla in C

n Show & After Party Travel • One Week Stay=on Sir Richard Branson's, Necker Island, BVI • Full Service V=lla in C

ance, French Open Tickets & Luxury Hotel in Pari= • 2 Tickets to T=e Victoria's Secret Fashion Show & After Party Travel • One Week Stay=on Sir Richard Branson's, Necker Island, BVI • Full Service V=lla in Costa Rica for 12 Guests for S Days • 7 Nights for 1= Guests at Bakara Point, British Virgin Islands

EFTA00309484.pdf

EFTA00309484

3 mentions

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EFTA00392633.pdf

EFTA00392633

3 mentions

Jeffrey <[email protected]> Subject: Richard Branson Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:55:01 +0000 Richard B

From: ==la> To: Epstein Jeffrey <[email protected]> Subject: Richard Branson Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:55:01 +0000 Richard Branson is unable to come to your island because he has guests, but he wants to extend an invitation to yo

EFTA01837322.pdf

EFTA01837322

3 mentions

To: Richard Branson Fran: Jeffrey Epstein Sent Fri 2/18/2011 4:52

To: Richard Branson Fran: Jeffrey Epstein Sent Fri 2/18/2011 4:52:27 PM fun people on the island this weekend„ both types„are you here **********************************

EFTA01315570.pdf

EFTA01315570

2 mentions

Recipient Seme0 TMe FedEx Inn Priority RICHARD BRANSON Package Tyco FedEx Envelope JEFFREY E EPSTEIN

l Surcharge • FodEx has applied a fuel surcharge of 9.50% to this shpmeni Tracking ID 791963707121 Sender Recipient Seme0 TMe FedEx Inn Priority RICHARD BRANSON Package Tyco FedEx Envelope JEFFREY E EPSTEIN VIRGIN MANAGEMENT LTD. Zone 0 457 MADISCN AVENUE 120 CAMPOEN HILL ROAD Orig.:Des-I. JR&LON 4T

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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028508 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028512

Source: House Oversight Committee

2 mentions

t a rocket which it fires off to put 45-50kg payloads into low-Earth orbit. NASA is also working with Virgin Galactic, a private space venture led by Richard Branson. Virgin Galactic has developed its LauncherOne, another air-launched rocket. It can be flown to a higher altitude and carry payloads up to 225kg. Nei

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Galactic, a private space venture led by Richard Branson. Virgin Galactic has developed its LauncherOne, a

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EFTA01319762.pdf

EFTA01319762

2 mentions

Recipient Sendte T)pe Feces Ind Priority RICHARD BRANSON Package Tyre FedEx Envelope JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN

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