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Documented Connections Between Jeffrey Epstein and Larry Ellison

The documents reveal several specific connections between Jeffrey Epstein and Oracle founder Larry Ellison:

1. Direct Inquiry About Their Relationship

The most direct evidence comes from a November 2, 2012 email from Boris Nikolic to Jeffrey Epstein with the subject line “how well do you know” and the body simply asking “Larry Ellison?” []. This email suggests that Epstein’s relationship with Ellison was significant enough that someone in Epstein’s circle was inquiring about the nature and depth of their connection.

2. Contact Directory Inclusion

Larry Ellison appears in Epstein’s contact directory [] associated with “Lawrence Investments LLC” [4dcf6924-0581-494f-97b2-13c58fe2eac9]. The directory shows Ellison listed alongside other business contacts, indicating he was part of Epstein’s professional network. The directory includes organizational details and appears to be a comprehensive business contact list.

3. Business Address Connections

There are FedEx shipping records showing packages sent to “J Epstein & Co” at 457 Madison Avenue in New York from Amanda J Ellison in Tampa, Florida in June 1999 [, ]. While this appears to be a different Ellison (Amanda rather than Larry), it shows business connections between Epstein’s company and individuals named Ellison.

4. Media Inquiry Management

An August 1, 2011 email shows Epstein instructing his assistant Lesley Groff to tell “Mandy Ellison” to ignore a reporter who was calling her asking questions about Epstein []. This suggests Epstein was managing communications with individuals named Ellison regarding media inquiries about him.

What’s Missing from the Record

Despite these documented connections, the records show some notable gaps:

No Direct Correspondence: I found no direct emails, letters, or communications between Epstein and Larry Ellison themselves.
No Meeting Documentation: There are no visitor logs, flight manifests, or event records showing Ellison visiting Epstein’s properties or attending events with him.
Limited Context: The email asking “how well do you know Larry Ellison?” provides no context about why the question was being asked or what prompted it.
Business vs. Social Relationship: While Ellison appears in business contact directories, there’s no evidence of social interactions or personal friendship.

Investigative Observations

The relationship appears to be primarily professional/business-oriented rather than social. Ellison’s inclusion in contact directories alongside other business figures like Credit Suisse executives and investment professionals suggests Epstein viewed him as part of his financial network.

The timing is interesting – the 2012 inquiry about their relationship came after Epstein’s 2008 conviction and during his period as a registered sex offender. This raises questions about whether business connections continued or were being re-established during this period.

The fact that someone in Epstein’s circle felt the need to ask “how well do you know Larry Ellison?” in 2012 suggests the relationship may have been more significant than what appears in the surface-level contact records.

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“The 2012 email asks about Ellison’s relationship with Epstein – what other business inquiries or connections were made during this post-conviction period?”

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Epstein’s Business Activities and Connections After His 2008 Conviction

The Ellison Inquiry Context

The November 2012 email asking “how well do you know Larry Ellison?” [] was part of a broader pattern of business networking during Epstein’s post-conviction period. Epstein responded “Zero” to the question [], but Boris Nikolic found this surprising, responding: “He seems smart. Jewish. From NYC. Strange that you do not know him.” []

Continued Banking Relationships

Despite his conviction, Epstein maintained significant financial relationships:

JPMorgan Chase: The bank continued its relationship with Epstein until around 2013 []. Internal documents show JPMorgan’s Private Bank kept Epstein as a client after his conviction, with the decision made by Jes Staley (then head of JPMorgan’s investment bank) who “conferred with Stephen Cutler and the decision was made to keep Mr. Epstein as a PB client” []. The bank limited his relationship to “banking and custody only” while Bear Stearns maintained the brokerage relationship.
High-Profile Client Retention: The Dubins (Glenn Dubin and Eva Andersson-Dubin) maintained their relationship with Epstein, believing he “had rehabilitated himself after his 2008 plea and deserved a second chance” [].

Business Meetings and Networking (2010-2012)

Epstein remained actively engaged in business meetings:

June 2010: Meetings with Adam Bly discussing “a really good meeting in Montreal with Walnut and Innovium” and scheduling meetings for the 7th or 8th [, ]
September 2010: Business discussions about “what happened to business plan?” []
January 2010: Connections being made for business purposes, with Epstein describing someone as “business or pleasure… business..” []
August 2010: Discussions about attaching to Blackstone and mentions of “Schwarzman is nice(ish) and in need of strategic support” []
October 2011: Meetings with Nathan Wolfe []
November 2011: Bill Conover seeking urgent meetings about “total access to the new gov in Libya for all business” with “substantial fees can be made with a few introductions” []
January 2012: Business plan discussions for “FIVI (RT Park)” []
December 2012: Todd Meister reporting on successful meetings in Venezuela with potential strategic partners []

High-Profile Billionaire Connections

Epstein maintained relationships with several billionaires after his conviction:

Leon Black: Epstein remained on the board of Black’s family foundation until 2012 []. Black believed Epstein had “rehabilitated himself” and continued their relationship, viewing Epstein’s offense as “limited to a single instance of soliciting a 17 year old prostitute” [].
Carl Icahn: In February 2011, Epstein wrote to Jes Staley that “leon black and carl icahn will be on a boat in st barts for the weekend” [], indicating ongoing awareness of their activities.
Leslie Wexner: Epstein earned more than $200 million from Wexner alone according to estimates [], though the documents don’t specify if this relationship continued post-2008.

International Business Deals

Epstein was involved in international business discussions:

Libya (2011): Discussions about the “libyan meeting here” and business opportunities in the new government [, ]
Bahrain (2011): Epstein wrote to Staley about “Bahrain,, next up at bat. Heavy iranian input” []
Israel (2011): Roy Navon secured a meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu, which Staley forwarded to Epstein []
Venezuela (2012): Business meetings with potential strategic partners []

Financial Advisory Work

Epstein continued positioning himself as a financial advisor:

He claimed to work for the U.S. Treasury Department on cryptocurrency and anti-hacking efforts []
He told people he worked for sovereign-wealth funds, including some in the Middle East, helping them move money and find assets []
During UN General Assembly weeks, “a steady stream of dignitaries could be seen arriving at Mr. Epstein’s townhouse” []

Key Patterns and Observations

Selective Relationship Maintenance: While some institutions like JPMorgan eventually terminated relationships (around 2013), certain wealthy individuals like Leon Black maintained connections, believing in Epstein’s rehabilitation.
Business as Usual: Despite being a registered sex offender, Epstein continued scheduling business meetings, discussing international deals, and positioning himself as a financial advisor.
The 2012 Ellison Inquiry Timing: The question about Larry Ellison came during a period when Epstein was actively networking and seeking business connections, suggesting Ellison was viewed as a potential business contact.
Reputational Concerns: JPMorgan’s eventual termination “in part based on reputational concerns” [] shows that while some maintained relationships, institutional concerns were growing.
International Focus: Much of Epstein’s post-conviction business activity focused on international opportunities in Libya, Bahrain, Venezuela, and Israel.

The documents show Epstein worked to rebuild and maintain his business network after his conviction, leveraging his existing relationships with wealthy individuals while seeking new international opportunities. The Ellison inquiry appears to be part of this broader pattern of business networking during his post-conviction period.