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Michael Milken

Junk Bond King; on Epstein's seminar list; Drexel Burnham Lambert orbit overlap.

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Also known as: Milken, Mike Milken

According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Michael Milken appears in 503 case documents, and 11 email records in the Epstein files.

Financier known as the 'Junk Bond King' who was convicted of securities fraud in 1990 and pardoned by President Trump in 2020. Listed on Epstein's 'Seminar-MONEY' planning document alongside other billionaires including Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Sergey Brin, and Peter Thiel, with a question mark next to his name suggesting uncertainty about the invitation. Epstein wrote in emails that he had been 'invited to the Milken Conference with the NY money people,' referencing the Milken Institute Global Conference. A June 2018 email between Epstein's accountant Richard Kahn and Epstein discussed a CNBC article about Trump advisors pushing for a Milken pardon. Both worked in the Drexel Burnham Lambert orbit in the 1980s, where Milken mentored Leon Black, who later became Epstein's largest known financial client.

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

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Former Head of High-Yield Bond Department, Drexel Burnham Lambert | Chairman, Milken Institute
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Michael Milken 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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Document Mentions

Email Mentions (11)

Richard KahnJun 15, 2018

Trump advisors reportedly seeking a pardon for 'junk bond king' Milken

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/15/trump-advisors-reportedly-seeking-a-pardon-for-junk-bond-king-milken.html Trump advisors reportedly seeking a pard

Richard KahnJan 1, 2019

Re: Trump advisors reportedly seeking a pardon for 'junk bond king' Milken

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/15/trump-advisors-reportedly-seeking-a-pardon-for-junk-bond-king-milken.html Trump advisors reportedly seeking a pardo

Lesley GroffJan 1, 2019

2 Seminars-MONEY & POWER possible Invite List

Seminar-MONEY Marc Andreesen Paul Batista (Not sure this is who you mean) Jeff Bezos Sergey Brin Bill Gates Danny Hillis Danny Kahneman Jaron Lani

Skip RimerApr 25, 2013

A message to Global Conference 2013 Attendees

Dear Global Conference Registrant: We look forward to seeing you in a few days at the 16th annual Milken Institute Global Conference. It’s a full and

Richard KahnJan 1, 2019

Re: Trump advisors reportedly seeking a pardon for ‘junk bond king’ Milken

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/15/trump-advisors-reportedly-seeking-a-pardon-for-junk-bond-king- milken.html Trump advisors reportedly seeking a pardon

Richard KahnJun 15, 2018

Trump advisors reportedly seeking a pardon for ‘junk bond king’ Milken

https://www.cnbe.com/2018/06/15/trump-advisors-reportedl y-seeking-a-pardon-for-junk-bond-king- milken.html Trump advisors reportedly seeking a pardo

Richard KahnJan 1, 2019

Re: Trump advisors reportedly seeking a pardon for 'junk bond king' Milken

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/15/trump-advisors-reportedly-seeking-a-pardon-for-junk-bond-king-milken.html Trump advisors reportedly seeking a pardon

Lesley GroffJan 1, 2019

2 Seminars-MONEY & POWER possible Invite List

Seminar-MONEY Marc Andreesen Paul Batista (Not sure this is who you mean) Jeff Bezos Sergey Brin Bill Gates Danny Hillis Danny Kahneman Jaron Lani

Richard KahnJun 15, 2018

Re: Trump advisors reportedly seeking a pardon for 'junk bond king' Milken

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/15/trump-advisors-reportedly-seeking-a-pardon-for-junk-bond-king-milken.html Trump advisors reportedly seeking a pardon

Richard Kahn [[email protected]]Jun 15, 2018

Trump advisors reportedly seeking a pardon for ‘junk bond king’ Milken

https://www.cnbe.com/2018/06/15/trump-advisors-reportedl y-seeking-a-pardon-for-junk-bond-king- milken.html Trump advisors reportedly seeking a pardo

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2013-04-30 to 2013-04-30 · 1 entries verified across multiple documents

About Michael Milken

Who is Michael Milken?

Financier known as the 'Junk Bond King' who was convicted of securities fraud in 1990 and pardoned by President Trump in 2020. Listed on Epstein's 'Seminar-MONEY' planning document alongside other billionaires including Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Sergey Brin, and Peter Thiel, with a question mark next to his name suggesting uncertainty about the invitation. Epstein wrote in emails that he had been 'invited to the Milken Conference with the NY money people,' referencing the Milken Institute Global Conference. A June 2018 email between Epstein's accountant Richard Kahn and Epstein discussed a CNBC article about Trump advisors pushing for a Milken pardon. Both worked in the Drexel Burnham Lambert orbit in the 1980s, where Milken mentored Leon Black, who later became Epstein's largest known financial client. Named on the DOJ's February 2026 list of 305 politically exposed persons.

What is Michael Milken's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?

Michael Milken appears in 503 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 11 emails from the Epstein investigation files.

Is Michael Milken in the Epstein files?

Yes. Michael Milken is referenced in 503 documents from the Epstein case files, including court filings, FBI reports, and DOJ releases.

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