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Eliot Spitzer

Former NY Governor; received $50K campaign donation from Epstein (returned)

Court Filing

Also known as: Spitzer

According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Eliot Spitzer appears in 183 case documents, and 1 email record in the Epstein files.

Former Governor of New York and former New York Attorney General. In September 2006, Epstein made two contributions totaling $50,000 to the Spitzer-Paterson gubernatorial campaign ($33,800 and $16,200). After Epstein's crimes became public, Spitzer returned the donations. As New York Attorney General (1999-2006), Spitzer's office did not prosecute Epstein despite crimes occurring partly in New York. Spitzer resigned as governor in 2008 over his own unrelated prostitution scandal.

Named on the DOJ's February 2026 list of 305 politically exposed persons.

Nationality
Notable Positions
Governor of New York (2007-2008) | Attorney General of New York (1999-2006)
Black Book
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Eliot Spitzer is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.

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Black book entry
Evidence Types
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Document Mentions

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About Eliot Spitzer

Who is Eliot Spitzer?

Former Governor of New York and former New York Attorney General. In September 2006, Epstein made two contributions totaling $50,000 to the Spitzer-Paterson gubernatorial campaign ($33,800 and $16,200). After Epstein's crimes became public, Spitzer returned the donations. As New York Attorney General (1999-2006), Spitzer's office did not prosecute Epstein despite crimes occurring partly in New York. Spitzer resigned as governor in 2008 over his own unrelated prostitution scandal. Named on the DOJ's February 2026 list of 305 politically exposed persons.

What is Eliot Spitzer's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?

Eliot Spitzer appears in 183 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 1 email from the Epstein investigation files.

Is Eliot Spitzer in the Epstein files?

Yes. Eliot Spitzer is referenced in 183 documents from the Epstein case files, including court filings, FBI reports, and DOJ releases.

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