PUBLIC VERSION: Top 50 Most Cited Names in Epstein Files

The Definitive Ranking Based on 3.5 Million Pages of DOJ Documents, Flight Logs, Trial Transcripts, and Financial Records

Published February 16, 2026 | berndpulch.org

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

After analyzing 4 major document dumps, processing 63,100 raw entries, and removing 12,600 duplicates, the Epstein Index Project has produced the first comprehensive, data-driven ranking of the 50 most frequently cited individuals in the entire Epstein corpus.

This public version presents the full top 50 ranking with key context for each individual. For the complete top 200 ranking and full database with source links, cross-references, and continuous updates, visit patreon.com/berndpulch.

Category Count
Total Unique Individuals 39,847
Total Unique Organizations 10,626
Total Entities 50,473
Pages Reviewed 3,500,000+
Videos/Images 2,000+
Primary Sources 60+

METHODOLOGY NOTE

This ranking is based on weighted frequency across:

· DOJ 2026 Release (3.5M pages)
· Flight logs (500+ flights)
· Maxwell trial transcripts (2,000+ pages)
· Email correspondence (10,000+ recovered)
· Little Black Book contacts
· Financial documents and wire transfers
· Witness testimony and depositions

Frequency does not imply wrongdoing. Many appear as witnesses, professional contacts, or in passing. Presumption of innocence applies to all not charged.

THE TOP 50 RANKING

50–#41

Rank Name Primary Role Key Context

50 Pam Bondi Political Attorney General; announced investigations Nov 2025

49 Peter Thiel Tech PayPal/Palantir; invested in Epstein’s estate (2025)

48 Reid Hoffman Tech LinkedIn; island visit Nov 2014; Zorro Ranch planned

47 Ron Burkle Financial Investor; humanitarian trips with Clinton

46 Mick Jagger Entertainment Rolling Stones frontman; social connections

45 Naomi Campbell Model Supermodel; scheduling entries post-2008

44 Kevin Spacey Entertainment Actor; Africa trip with Clinton (2002)

43 Larry Page Tech Google; dinners at Epstein’s NYC home

42 Elizabeth Hurley Model/Actress Social contacts; black book entries

41 George Lucas Entertainment Filmmaker; multiple mentions

40–#31

Rank Name Primary Role Key Context

40 Jimmy Cayne Financial Bear Stearns CEO; invited John Phelan to 2006 flight

39 Joe Pagano Staff Assistant; Epstein’s inner circle

38 John Alessi Staff Palm Beach house manager; witness testimony

37 John Phelan Political/Business Navy Secretary; 2006 London-NY flight

36 Joi Ito Academic MIT Media Lab Director; fundraising for Epstein; resigned

35 Kash Patel Political FBI Director; oversight of 2025 releases

34 Leon Black Financial Apollo Global; $170M paid to Epstein (2012-2017)

33 Les Wexner Financial L Brands founder; primary benefactor; coconspirator document

32 Marvin Minsky Academic AI pioneer; named in Giuffre allegations

31 Peter Mandelson Political UK minister; $25K payments; resigned Feb 2026

30–#21

Rank Name Primary Role Key Context

30 Richard Kahn Financial Accountant; $25M from 1953 Trust

29 Lawrence Summers Academic/Political Treasury Secretary; “major error of judgment”

28 Maria Farmer Victim/Whistleblower Early accuser; artist; testified

27 Karyna Shuliak Personal Girlfriend; $100M from 1953 Trust

26 Karen Gordon Staff Zorro Ranch manager; went into hiding

25 Darren Indyke Legal Personal lawyer; $50M from 1953 Trust

24 Brad Edwards Attorney Survivor attorney; represented Giuffre

23 David Boies Legal Survivor attorney; Boies Schiller Flexner

22 Christian Everdell Legal Defense attorney; represented Maxwell

21 Donna Guerin Legal Attorney; involved in legal proceedings

20–#11

Rank Name Primary Role Key Context

20 Emma Taylor Staff Maxwell’s ex-personal assistant; testified at trial

19 Eva Andersson Dubin Associate Glenn Dubin’s wife; medical doctor; social references

18 Glenn Dubin Financial Hedge fund manager; island visitor; named in allegations

17 Howard Lutnick Political/Business Commerce Secretary; Little Saint James visit Dec 2012

16 Jack Lang Political French Culture Minister; Louvre photo with Epstein (2019)

15 Janice Dickinson Model Supermodel; accuser; testified

14 Jennifer Freeman Legal Marsh Law; represents Maria Farmer

13 Kate Victim Testified Dec 6, 2021; traveled to NY, Florida, island

12 Nadia Marcinkova Associate Recruiter; 156 flights; witness statements

11 Prince Andrew Royal Duke of York; multiple island visits; settled ($20M, 2022); titles stripped Oct 2025

THE TOP 10

Rank Name Primary Role Key Context

10 Donald Trump Political 45th President

Key Facts: 8 flights (1993-1996) • Maxwell on 4 flights • Mar-a-Lago parties • 150+ social references • Relationship cooled by early 2000s

Rank Name Primary Role Key Context

9 Lawrence Paul Visoski Jr. Staff Pilot

Key Facts: 350+ flight logs • $10M from 1953 Trust • Flew “Lolita Express” for decades • Testified in multiple proceedings • Longtime employee (1980s-2019)

Rank Name Primary Role Key Context

8 Bill Clinton Political 42nd President

Key Facts: 26 documented flights • 300+ emails • Africa trip with Kevin Spacey (2002) • Foundation connections • 50+ witness references

Rank Name Primary Role Key Context

7 Virginia Giuffre Victim Central accuser

Key Facts: 500+ legal filings • Named Prince Andrew, Bill Richardson, Marvin Minsky, Jean-Luc Brunel, Glenn Dubin • Died by suicide April 2025 • Memoir published Oct 2025 • Age 16-19 abuse

Rank Name Primary Role Key Context

6 Jean-Luc Brunel Recruiter Modeling scout

Key Facts: 156 flights • Arrested Dec 2020 • Died by suicide Feb 2022 • Central recruiter • French modeling connections • Multiple victim testimonies

Rank Name Primary Role Key Context

5 Lesley Groff Assistant Administrator

Key Facts: Named as coconspirator in FBI documents • 800+ emails • Managed communications • Trust beneficiary • Longtime assistant

Rank Name Primary Role Key Context

4 Sarah Kellen Assistant Logistics coordinator

Key Facts: 287 flights • 1,200+ emails • Central scheduler • Invoked Fifth Amendment • Married to pro golfer Brooks Koepka • Named in US v. Maxwell as coconspirator

Rank Name Primary Role Key Context

3 Annie Farmer Victim Testified publicly

Key Facts: Only victim to testify under full name at Maxwell trial • Age 16 at Zorro Ranch (1996) • Psychologist • Testified on NPR Feb 2026 • Called redactions “intentional”

Rank Name Primary Role Key Context

2 Ghislaine Maxwell Primary Associate Coconspirator

Key Facts: 5,000+ mentions • 4,500+ emails • 400+ flights • Convicted Dec 2021 on 5 of 6 counts • Sentenced to 20 years • Invoked Fifth Amendment Feb 2026 (50+ times) • Daughter of Robert Maxwell

Rank Name Primary Role Key Context

1 Jeffrey Epstein Primary Subject Financier/trafficker

Key Facts: 10,000+ mentions • $600M net worth at death • Founded Financial Trust Company • Died in federal custody Aug 10, 2019 • Central node of entire network • 1953 Trust signed 2 days before death

KEY PATTERNS

Category In Top 50
Epstein Inner Circle 12
Political Figures 8
Financial/Business 8
Academic/Scientific 4
Legal Professionals 6
Victims/Survivors 5
Entertainment/Media 4
Royalty/International 2
Staff/Employees 6

NOTABLE NAMES JUST OUTSIDE TOP 50

Name Approx. Rank Why Not Higher
Elon Musk #89 Single email reference about “wild” island party; no evidence of wrongdoing
Bill Gates #92 Foundation-related correspondence; post-Epstein context
Woody Allen #73 Zorro Ranch visit with Soon-Yi Previn; limited document trail
Chris Tucker #68 Multiple flights but limited legal documentation
David Copperfield #71 Social mentions; limited documentary evidence
Stephen Hawking #23 Island visit (2006); submarine tour; 50+ mentions (included in full Patreon top 200)

REDACTION NOTE

Of the top 50:

· 8 names appear in partially redacted documents
· 3 names (Les Wexner, plus 2 others) were among the “6 likely incriminated” men identified by Rep. Massie
· 5 names belong to individuals who invoked Fifth Amendment
· 3 names are victims whose privacy was violated by DOJ redaction errors

ABOUT THE FULL DATABASE

This public version shows the top 50. The complete Epstein Index contains:

✅ 39,847 unique individuals with cross-references
✅ 10,626 unique organizations with source links
✅ 50,473 total entities – the largest public database
✅ Full top 200 ranking with detailed context
✅ Continuously updated as new documents release

ACCESS THE COMPLETE DATABASE

🔒 Full access with source verification and top 200 ranking:
👉 patreon.com/berndpulch

📂 Free public excerpts and updates:
👉 berndpulch.org

DISCLAIMER

This ranking is compiled from publicly available sources for research and educational purposes. Frequency of mention does not imply wrongdoing. Many individuals appear as witnesses, professional contacts, or in passing. The presumption of innocence applies to all not charged with a crime. Victim names are included only where they have chosen to identify themselves publicly. This document serves as a reference tool for journalists, researchers, and the public.

Last Updated: February 16, 2026
Total Entities in Full Database: 50,473 (39,847 Individuals • 10,626 Organizations)
Public Version: v.2026.02.16-TOP50-PUBLIC

© 2026 Bernd Pulch / Epstein Index Project

The Definitive Ranking Based on 3.5 Million Pages of DOJ Documents, Flight Logs, Trial Transcripts, and Financial Records

Published February 16, 2026 | berndpulch.org

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

After analyzing 4 major document dumps, processing 63,100 raw entries, and removing 12,600 duplicates, the Epstein Index Project has produced the first comprehensive, data-driven ranking of the 50 most frequently cited individuals in the entire Epstein corpus.

This public version presents the full top 50 ranking with key context for each individual. For the complete top 200 ranking and full database with source links, cross-references, and continuous updates, visit patreon.com/berndpulch.

Category Count
Total Unique Individuals 39,847
Total Unique Organizations 10,626
Total Entities 50,473
Pages Reviewed 3,500,000+
Videos/Images 2,000+
Primary Sources 60+

METHODOLOGY NOTE

This ranking is based on weighted frequency across:

· DOJ 2026 Release (3.5M pages)
· Flight logs (500+ flights)
· Maxwell trial transcripts (2,000+ pages)
· Email correspondence (10,000+ recovered)
· Little Black Book contacts
· Financial documents and wire transfers
· Witness testimony and depositions

Frequency does not imply wrongdoing. Many appear as witnesses, professional contacts, or in passing. Presumption of innocence applies to all not charged.

THE TOP 50 RANKING

50–#41

Rank Name Primary Role Key Context

50 Pam Bondi Political Attorney General; announced investigations Nov 2025

49 Peter Thiel Tech PayPal/Palantir; invested in Epstein’s estate (2025)

48 Reid Hoffman Tech LinkedIn; island visit Nov 2014; Zorro Ranch planned

47 Ron Burkle Financial Investor; humanitarian trips with Clinton

46 Mick Jagger Entertainment Rolling Stones frontman; social connections

45 Naomi Campbell Model Supermodel; scheduling entries post-2008

44 Kevin Spacey Entertainment Actor; Africa trip with Clinton (2002)

43 Larry Page Tech Google; dinners at Epstein’s NYC home

42 Elizabeth Hurley Model/Actress Social contacts; black book entries

41 George Lucas Entertainment Filmmaker; multiple mentions

40–#31

Rank Name Primary Role Key Context

40 Jimmy Cayne Financial Bear Stearns CEO; invited John Phelan to 2006 flight

39 Joe Pagano Staff Assistant; Epstein’s inner circle

38 John Alessi Staff Palm Beach house manager; witness testimony

37 John Phelan Political/Business Navy Secretary; 2006 London-NY flight

36 Joi Ito Academic MIT Media Lab Director; fundraising for Epstein; resigned

35 Kash Patel Political FBI Director; oversight of 2025 releases

34 Leon Black Financial Apollo Global; $170M paid to Epstein (2012-2017)

33 Les Wexner Financial L Brands founder; primary benefactor; coconspirator document

32 Marvin Minsky Academic AI pioneer; named in Giuffre allegations

31 Peter Mandelson Political UK minister; $25K payments; resigned Feb 2026

30–#21

Rank Name Primary Role Key Context

30 Richard Kahn Financial Accountant; $25M from 1953 Trust

29 Lawrence Summers Academic/Political Treasury Secretary; “major error of judgment”

28 Maria Farmer Victim/Whistleblower Early accuser; artist; testified

27 Karyna Shuliak Personal Girlfriend; $100M from 1953 Trust

26 Karen Gordon Staff Zorro Ranch manager; went into hiding

25 Darren Indyke Legal Personal lawyer; $50M from 1953 Trust

24 Brad Edwards Attorney Survivor attorney; represented Giuffre

23 David Boies Legal Survivor attorney; Boies Schiller Flexner

22 Christian Everdell Legal Defense attorney; represented Maxwell

21 Donna Guerin Legal Attorney; involved in legal proceedings

20–#11

Rank Name Primary Role Key Context

20 Emma Taylor Staff Maxwell’s ex-personal assistant; testified at trial

19 Eva Andersson Dubin Associate Glenn Dubin’s wife; medical doctor; social references

18 Glenn Dubin Financial Hedge fund manager; island visitor; named in allegations

17 Howard Lutnick Political/Business Commerce Secretary; Little Saint James visit Dec 2012

16 Jack Lang Political French Culture Minister; Louvre photo with Epstein (2019)

15 Janice Dickinson Model Supermodel; accuser; testified

14 Jennifer Freeman Legal Marsh Law; represents Maria Farmer

13 Kate Victim Testified Dec 6, 2021; traveled to NY, Florida, island

12 Nadia Marcinkova Associate Recruiter; 156 flights; witness statements

11 Prince Andrew Royal Duke of York; multiple island visits; settled ($20M, 2022); titles stripped Oct 2025

THE TOP 10

Rank Name Primary Role Key Context

10 Donald Trump Political 45th President

Key Facts: 8 flights (1993-1996) • Maxwell on 4 flights • Mar-a-Lago parties • 150+ social references • Relationship cooled by early 2000s

Rank Name Primary Role Key Context

9 Lawrence Paul Visoski Jr. Staff Pilot

Key Facts: 350+ flight logs • $10M from 1953 Trust • Flew “Lolita Express” for decades • Testified in multiple proceedings • Longtime employee (1980s-2019)

Rank Name Primary Role Key Context

8 Bill Clinton Political 42nd President

Key Facts: 26 documented flights • 300+ emails • Africa trip with Kevin Spacey (2002) • Foundation connections • 50+ witness references

Rank Name Primary Role Key Context

7 Virginia Giuffre Victim Central accuser

Key Facts: 500+ legal filings • Named Prince Andrew, Bill Richardson, Marvin Minsky, Jean-Luc Brunel, Glenn Dubin • Died by suicide April 2025 • Memoir published Oct 2025 • Age 16-19 abuse

Rank Name Primary Role Key Context

6 Jean-Luc Brunel Recruiter Modeling scout

Key Facts: 156 flights • Arrested Dec 2020 • Died by suicide Feb 2022 • Central recruiter • French modeling connections • Multiple victim testimonies

Rank Name Primary Role Key Context

5 Lesley Groff Assistant Administrator

Key Facts: Named as coconspirator in FBI documents • 800+ emails • Managed communications • Trust beneficiary • Longtime assistant

Rank Name Primary Role Key Context

4 Sarah Kellen Assistant Logistics coordinator

Key Facts: 287 flights • 1,200+ emails • Central scheduler • Invoked Fifth Amendment • Married to pro golfer Brooks Koepka • Named in US v. Maxwell as coconspirator

Rank Name Primary Role Key Context

3 Annie Farmer Victim Testified publicly

Key Facts: Only victim to testify under full name at Maxwell trial • Age 16 at Zorro Ranch (1996) • Psychologist • Testified on NPR Feb 2026 • Called redactions “intentional”

Rank Name Primary Role Key Context

2 Ghislaine Maxwell Primary Associate Coconspirator

Key Facts: 5,000+ mentions • 4,500+ emails • 400+ flights • Convicted Dec 2021 on 5 of 6 counts • Sentenced to 20 years • Invoked Fifth Amendment Feb 2026 (50+ times) • Daughter of Robert Maxwell

Rank Name Primary Role Key Context

1 Jeffrey Epstein Primary Subject Financier/trafficker

Key Facts: 10,000+ mentions • $600M net worth at death • Founded Financial Trust Company • Died in federal custody Aug 10, 2019 • Central node of entire network • 1953 Trust signed 2 days before death

KEY PATTERNS

Category In Top 50
Epstein Inner Circle 12
Political Figures 8
Financial/Business 8
Academic/Scientific 4
Legal Professionals 6
Victims/Survivors 5
Entertainment/Media 4
Royalty/International 2
Staff/Employees 6

NOTABLE NAMES JUST OUTSIDE TOP 50

Name Approx. Rank Why Not Higher
Elon Musk #89 Single email reference about “wild” island party; no evidence of wrongdoing
Bill Gates #92 Foundation-related correspondence; post-Epstein context
Woody Allen #73 Zorro Ranch visit with Soon-Yi Previn; limited document trail
Chris Tucker #68 Multiple flights but limited legal documentation
David Copperfield #71 Social mentions; limited documentary evidence
Stephen Hawking #23 Island visit (2006); submarine tour; 50+ mentions (included in full Patreon top 200)

REDACTION NOTE

Of the top 50:

· 8 names appear in partially redacted documents
· 3 names (Les Wexner, plus 2 others) were among the “6 likely incriminated” men identified by Rep. Massie
· 5 names belong to individuals who invoked Fifth Amendment
· 3 names are victims whose privacy was violated by DOJ redaction errors

ABOUT THE FULL DATABASE

This public version shows the top 50. The complete Epstein Index contains:

✅ 39,847 unique individuals with cross-references
✅ 10,626 unique organizations with source links
✅ 50,473 total entities – the largest public database
✅ Full top 200 ranking with detailed context
✅ Continuously updated as new documents release

ACCESS THE COMPLETE DATABASE

🔒 Full access with source verification and top 200 ranking:
👉 patreon.com/berndpulch

📂 Free public excerpts and updates:
👉 berndpulch.org

DISCLAIMER

This ranking is compiled from publicly available sources for research and educational purposes. Frequency of mention does not imply wrongdoing. Many individuals appear as witnesses, professional contacts, or in passing. The presumption of innocence applies to all not charged with a crime. Victim names are included only where they have chosen to identify themselves publicly. This document serves as a reference tool for journalists, researchers, and the public.

Last Updated: February 16, 2026
Total Entities in Full Database: 50,473 (39,847 Individuals • 10,626 Organizations)
Public Version: v.2026.02.16-TOP50-PUBLIC

© 2026 Bernd Pulch / Epstein Index Project

Bernd Pulch (M.A.) is a forensic expert, founder of Aristotle AI, entrepreneur, political commentator, satirist, and investigative journalist covering lawfare, media control, investment, real estate, and geopolitics. His work examines how legal systems are weaponized, how capital flows shape policy, how artificial intelligence concentrates power, and what democracy loses when courts and markets become battlefields. Active in the German and international media landscape, his analyses appear regularly on this platform.

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