DOJ Records Raise New Questions About Lesley Groff’s Role Around Epstein (5/6/26)

Newly released DOJ files portray longtime Jeffrey Epstein aide Lesley Groff as a central figure in the logistics surrounding Epstein’s operation rather than merely a passive assistant handling calendars and travel. According to investigative summaries, Groff allegedly coordinated flights, arranged “massages,” managed appointments, and facilitated travel for girls and young women brought into Epstein’s orbit across properties in New York, Palm Beach, Paris, and the Virgin Islands. Victims repeatedly identified Groff as a gatekeeper inside Epstein’s inner circle, describing her as someone who helped keep the operation functioning behind the scenes. The records reportedly include emails, travel itineraries, and booking confirmations tied to these arrangements, while one victim told investigators that Groff was sitting just outside Epstein’s office during an alleged assault. Taken together, the files raise serious questions about how someone working so closely alongside Epstein for nearly two decades could plausibly claim ignorance about what was occurring around her.

The documents also reveal that federal prosecutors examined Groff as a potential co-conspirator following Epstein’s 2019 arrest, including allegations that she helped schedule massages involving underage girls. Groff was subpoenaed before a federal grand jury as investigators scrutinized how much Epstein’s inner circle knew about the trafficking operation. Her defense has been that she believed the massages were legitimate and was unaware of any criminal conduct, but critics argue that explanation strains credibility given the scale and consistency of the allegations surrounding Epstein’s organization. Epstein’s operation allegedly functioned openly for years across multiple properties, with Groff deeply involved in scheduling, travel coordination, and daily operations. Groff, through her attorneys, has denied knowingly participating in or facilitating any criminal activity connected to Epstein.



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Lesley Groff arranged 'massages' for Jeffrey Epstein: DOJ files