The Inner Circle: Assistants, Pilots, and the Operational Machine

The People Who Made It Work

Jeffrey Epstein's operation was not a one-man show. It required a network of assistants, schedulers, pilots, and enablers who managed the logistics of his trafficking enterprise. Many of these individuals received immunity under the 2008 Non-Prosecution Agreement — a fact that has frustrated victims and investigators alike.

Ghislaine Maxwell — The Lieutenant

Maxwell served as Epstein's primary recruiter, socializer, and — according to victims — active participant in abuse. She maintained his social calendar, groomed young women, and provided the social legitimacy that gave Epstein access to elite circles. Convicted in December 2021 on five of six federal charges, sentenced to 20 years.

Sarah Kellen — The Scheduler

Described as Epstein's "lieutenant," Kellen managed his calendar and was accused by multiple victims of scheduling their visits and facilitating abuse. Named as a co-conspirator in the NPA. Never charged.

Lesley Groff — The Executive Assistant

Groff worked for Epstein for over 20 years and handled travel arrangements, correspondence, and scheduling. Named in multiple victim depositions. Named as a co-conspirator in the NPA. Never charged.

Nadia Marcinkova — The "Sex Slave Turned Abuser"

Epstein allegedly purchased Marcinkova from her family in Yugoslavia when she was a teenager. Victims allege she later participated in abuse. Named as a co-conspirator in the NPA. She later became a licensed pilot and changed her name.

Adriana Ross — The Handler

Ross was a former model from Poland who worked as an assistant and was accused of confiscating cell phones from visitors. Named as a co-conspirator in the NPA.

The Pilots — Larry Visoski and David Rodgers

Visoski and Rodgers flew Epstein's aircraft for decades, keeping the flight logs that became crucial evidence. Both testified in the Maxwell trial about passengers and destinations.