Naomi Campbell’s Past Connections to Jeffrey Epstein Emerge in DOJ Documents
Newly released documents from the US Department of Justice have shed light on a past association between British supermodel Naomi Campbell and the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The unsealed emails and correspondence suggest a level of familiarity, including phone calls and invitations to social gatherings, between the pair.
The documents indicate that Campbell, 55, and Epstein were in communication, with evidence pointing to mutual invitations to parties attended by celebrities and other prominent figures. These revelations have surfaced as part of a broader investigation into Epstein’s activities.
Social Engagements and Unfulfilled Requests
Among the social events Campbell reportedly invited Epstein to was her own birthday celebration in St. Tropez in 2004. She also extended an invitation to a gathering at the Dolce & Gabbana store in Paris and a soirée she co-hosted with Russian art collector Dasha Zhukova in Moscow.
Notably, both the Paris and Moscow events took place in 2010. This was during a period when Epstein was under house arrest, a consequence of his 2008 conviction for soliciting and procuring an underage girl for prostitution. He had served a 13-month jail sentence in Florida and was released in 2009.
Despite the apparent social connection, Epstein reportedly never allowed Campbell to utilise his private plane. In January 2016, Campbell allegedly asked Epstein if she could use his private jet to travel to Miami, but her request was denied.
Communication Trails Revealed
The mentions of Naomi Campbell within the Epstein files primarily consist of call sheets, schedules, and email exchanges. These communications were reportedly managed by Epstein’s assistants, Sarah Kellen and Lesley Groff.
One message from May 2015, sent by Groff to Epstein, states: “Please call Naomi Campbell. She is in Spain but she is up.” Another note, dated 2011, reads: “Hi Naomi. Jeffrey is in Paris and wondering if you are around as well. Hope all is well.”
A more detailed email from 2012, sent by an unredacted individual, to “Naomi” says: “Hi Naomi, Jeffery and I are in Paris with Woody Allen and wondering if you are in town if you’d like to have dinner with us all tomorrow night.”
A Cryptic Message
The supermodel also reportedly penned a message to Lesley Groff that has been described as appearing incoherent. The note, shared in the documents, reads: “Hello Leslie, how are you? I want to see Jeffery. I leave tomorrow at 6 PM. I need to go to Vail n Colorado hurt my any treatment. It’s so painful and is it going to Morocco soon as I need to go once more to London exhausted babes XX.”
Epstein’s Demise and Campbell’s Defence
Jeffrey Epstein died in August 2019 while in prison awaiting trial, a death that was ruled a suicide.
In response to her appearance in the Epstein documents, Naomi Campbell’s lawyer, Martin Singer, issued a statement to The New York Times on February 17. He stated: “Prior to Epstein’s 2019 arrest in New York, my client knew nothing about his appalling criminal conduct. If my client had ever encountered any young woman whom she thought was being victimized by Epstein, she would have personally taken immediate action to help her.”
The revelations from the Department of Justice continue to draw attention to the complex social circles and past associations of prominent figures.
