Lesley Groff
Case Notes
Epstein's executive assistant for two decades; named co-conspirator with immunity; 92+ flights
INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY
Lesley Groff served as Jeffrey Epstein's executive assistant for approximately 18 years (2001-2019), managing his schedule, coordinating international travel, and organizing domestic affairs across multiple properties. Her name appears over 157,000 times in the unsealed Epstein files. In July 2019, three days after Epstein's arrest on sex trafficking charges, federal investigators identified Groff as a potential co-conspirator and discussed serving her a subpoena. An internal DOJ document from August 2019 explicitly listed her as a 'co-conspirator.' Court documents and witness testimony have alleged she facilitated abuse of underage girls by arranging travel for victims and handling logistics of Epstein's operations. However, prosecutors declined to bring criminal charges against her in 2021. Her attorney has stated she never knowingly booked travel for minors and had no knowledge of illegal activity. A 2026 congressional report noted that investigators were unable to formally offer her cooperation because Epstein paid her legal fees, creating a conflict of interest that hampered the investigation.
Connection Types
Known Connections (2)
Determination Timeline
All civil lawsuits filed by Epstein accusers against Lesley Groff were voluntarily dismissed by plaintiffs with prejudice, meaning claims cannot be re-filed. The dismissals occurred following Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction.
Lesley Groff was named as a defendant in civil lawsuits filed by Epstein accusers. A December 2019 complaint by Jane Doe ('Anastasia Doe') alleged that Groff scheduled massage appointments for underage girls and participated in Epstein's trafficking of women.
Following Epstein's arrest on July 6, 2019, Lesley Groff was served a grand jury subpoena on or before July 9, 2019. An internal FBI email from July 9, 2019 confirmed that six of ten alleged co-conspirators had been served subpoenas, including one in Connecticut where Groff resided.
Lesley Groff, Jeffrey Epstein's longtime executive assistant, is under investigation as an alleged co-conspirator who facilitated his sex trafficking of underage girls by arranging their travel and bookings through American Express, though she has not been criminally charged.
A federal non-prosecution agreement signed by U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta explicitly named Lesley Groff among four individuals granted immunity from prosecution as potential co-conspirators of Jeffrey Epstein, stating the U.S. would not institute criminal charges against her.
Lesley Groff was Jeffrey Epstein's longtime executive assistant who prosecutors identified as a co-conspirator in his sex trafficking operations, though she has never been formally charged.
Document References (50)
Media Coverage (17)
Jeffrey Epstein's Alleged Accomplices: Where Are Sarah Kellen, Nadia Marcinkova, Adriana Ross & Lesley Groff?
Groff was granted immunity under Epstein's 2008 non-prosecution agreement. She was identified as one of Epstein's three female assistants who 'allegedly coordin…
Victim Sues Jeffrey Epstein's Assistants for Allegedly Arranging Sexual Abuse
A victim sued Epstein's assistants including Lesley Groff, alleging she facilitated sexual abuse by purchasing plane tickets, sending money, making appointments…
How the FBI Worked Out Jeffrey Epstein's Sinister Web
The FBI identified Lesley Groff as a key facilitator who served as Epstein's executive assistant for 20 years. Multiple victims cited her as 'the main point of …
The Epstein case: Thirty years of judicial negligence, to the expense of victims
A 2026 congressional report highlighted that investigators had not been able to formally offer Epstein's assistants, particularly Lesley Groff, the chance to co…
Personal assistants, sexy robots, Ghislaine: the UTD-Epstein connection
Lesley Groff, a 1990 UTD liberal arts alumna, served as Epstein's personal assistant for over a decade and was later identified in court documents as a co-consp…
VIDEO: Long time Jeffrey Epstein assistant from Connecticut
Lesley Groff from New Canaan was Epstein's executive assistant for almost two decades. Her name appears in the documents more than 130,000 times. Documents show…
Justice Department releases names of 3 people the FBI once called Jeffrey Epstein 'co-conspirators'
The newly released version of a 2019 FBI document shows Lesley Groff, Epstein's longtime secretary, listed as a co-conspirator. Victims alleged she helped coord…
Justice Department un-redacts more names in Epstein files after pressure from lawmakers
DOJ un-redacted Lesley Groff's name in Epstein files. According to her attorney Michael Bachner, Groff was unaware of the co-conspirator document and after volu…
13 of the most questionable redactions from the Epstein files
Analysis of DOJ Epstein file redactions, including context around names such as Lesley Groff that were withheld from public view until lawmakers pressured the D…
Massive trove of Epstein files released by DOJ, including 3 million documents and photos
The DOJ released over 3 million pages of documents, 180,000 images, and 2,000 videos related to Epstein on January 30, 2026.
DOJ Disclosures | United States Department of Justice
Official DOJ repository for Epstein file disclosures, including the 3.5 million responsive pages published in compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act…
Civil Lawsuit Against Former Jeffrey Epstein Assistant Dropped Following Ghislaine Maxwell Verdict
A civil lawsuit against Lesley Groff was voluntarily dismissed with prejudice by the Jane Doe plaintiff one day after a federal jury found Ghislaine Maxwell gui…
Jeffrey Epstein-Related Cases to Watch After Ghislaine Guilty Verdict
Following the Maxwell conviction, ongoing civil cases related to Epstein's network remained active, with cases against associates including Lesley Groff subsequ…
American Express regrets having Epstein as a client as files reveal he used the company to book travel for women
Epstein's former accountant Bella Klein appeared in email exchanges related to establishment of an Amex Black Card travel account for Epstein. A 2012 email exch…
Jeffrey Epstein accuser names four women in his web of enablers
Epstein victim named Lesley Groff among four women alleged to have enabled Epstein's abuse, identifying her as a key coordinator in his operation.
Jeffrey Epstein estate sued in new lawsuit over sexual abuse; case also names alleged co-conspirators Sarah Kellen and Lesley Groff
A Jane Doe plaintiff alleged Groff scheduled victims' appointments, maintained contact throughout the abuse period, requested that the victim bring other girls …
Judge Refuses to Scrap Plea Deal That Protected Jeffrey Epstein's Co-Conspirators
The 2007 NPA signed by Epstein granted immunity to four named women including Lesley Groff. In September 2019, U.S. District Judge Kenneth A. Marra rejected vic…
KNOW OF A RELEVANT ARTICLE? SUBMIT IT