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Alan Dershowitz

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Harvard Law professor; Epstein defense attorney who negotiated 2008 NPA; accused by Giuffre, later recanted

J. Simpson and Harvey Weinstein. S. Attorney's Office in Florida, which allowed Epstein to plead guilty to two state charges and serve 13 months with work release while shielding co-conspirators. Appears on 33 flight log entries aboard Epstein's aircraft and had 6 phone numbers in Epstein's black book.

In December 2014, Virginia Giuffre named Dershowitz in a court filing, alleging she was directed by Epstein and Maxwell to have sexual encounters with him. ' He filed defamation countersuits against Giuffre, and the two engaged in protracted legal battles. Giuffre later recanted her specific allegations against Dershowitz in 2024. In January 2015, Epstein emailed media contacts to dispute Giuffre's claims, referencing allegations involving both Clinton and Dershowitz. Named extensively throughout the Giuffre v.

Maxwell civil case documents unsealed in January 2024. Publicly defended Epstein's 2008 plea deal as appropriate but later sought to distance himself from Epstein.

Nationality
American
Notable Positions
Professor Emeritus, Harvard Law School | Attorney
Black Book
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Alan Dershowitz appears in allegations or claims related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned in allegations does not constitute evidence of wrongdoing. All persons are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

At a Glance

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Flight appearances
Source: Flight logs (1997-2006)
Document mentions
9 court | 9 DOJ
Known connections
22 strong | 25 weak
Black book entry
6 phone numbers listed
Evidence Types
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Known Connections (73)

Ghislaine Maxwell
Ghislaine Maxwell
Dershowitz served as Epstein's defense attorney and was later accused by Virgini...
8F 40D
Jeffrey Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein
Dershowitz served as Epstein's defense attorney and helped negotiate the 2008 no...
8F 40D
Lesley Groff
Lesley Groff and Alan Dershowitz appear together in 5 shared flights and 1 share...
5F 1D
Sarah Kellen
Sarah Kellen and Alan Dershowitz appear together in 21 shared flights and 7 shar...
21F 7D
Nadia Marcinkova
Nadia Marcinkova and Alan Dershowitz appear together in 6 shared flights and 1 s...
6F 1D
Virginia Giuffre
Virginia Giuffre
Alan Dershowitz and Virginia Giuffre appear together in 2 shared flights and 21 ...
2F 21D
Sting
Alan Dershowitz and Sting appear together in 50 shared document references....
50D
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
Donald Trump and Alan Dershowitz appear together in 25 shared document reference...
25D
The Court
Alan Dershowitz and The Court appear together in 10 shared document references....
10D
Virginia
Alan Dershowitz and Virginia appear together in 67 shared document references....
67D
Barry Krischer
Alan Dershowitz and Barry Krischer appear together in 12 shared document referen...
12D
Kenneth Starr
Kenneth Starr
Alan Dershowitz and Kenneth Starr appear together in 19 shared document referenc...
19D
Roy Black
Roy Black
Alan Dershowitz and Roy Black appear together in 11 shared document references....
11D
David Boies
David Boies
Alan Dershowitz and David Boies appear together in 17 shared document references...
17D
Plaintiff
Alan Dershowitz and Plaintiff appear together in 27 shared document references....
27D
Unnamed
Alan Dershowitz and Unnamed appear together in 19 shared document references....
19D
The Witness
Alan Dershowitz and The Witness appear together in 12 shared document references...
12D
THE WITNESS
Alan Dershowitz and THE WITNESS appear together in 12 shared document references...
12D
FRIEND
Alan Dershowitz and FRIEND appear together in 10 shared document references....
10D
Richard Kahn
Richard Kahn and Alan Dershowitz appear together in 11 shared document reference...
11D
U.S. Attorney
Alan Dershowitz and U.S. Attorney appear together in 13 shared document referenc...
13D
The Plaintiff
Alan Dershowitz and The Plaintiff appear together in 10 shared document referenc...
10D
Prince Andrew
Prince Andrew
Both Dershowitz and Prince Andrew were named in Virginia Giuffre's allegations. ...
2F 25D
Larry Summers
Larry Summers
Both Summers and Dershowitz were Harvard-affiliated figures in Epstein's orbit. ...
1F 8D
Adriana Ross
Adriana Ross and Alan Dershowitz appear together in 4 shared document references...
4D
United States
Alan Dershowitz and United States appear together in 4 shared document reference...
4D
The Government
Alan Dershowitz and The Government appear together in 7 shared document referenc...
7D
Alfredo Rodriguez
Alfredo Rodriguez and Alan Dershowitz appear together in 9 shared document refer...
9D
David Copperfield
David Copperfield
Alan Dershowitz and David Copperfield appear together in 4 shared document refer...
4D
Sarah Ransome
Alan Dershowitz and Sarah Ransome appear together in 8 shared document reference...
8D
THE COURT
Alan Dershowitz and THE COURT appear together in 8 shared document references....
8D
Leslie Wexner
Leslie Wexner
Leslie Wexner and Alan Dershowitz appear together in 8 shared document reference...
8D
Gerald Lefcourt
Alan Dershowitz and Gerald Lefcourt appear together in 4 shared document referen...
4D
Government
Alan Dershowitz and Government appear together in 4 shared document references....
4D
Jack Goldberg
Alan Dershowitz and Jack Goldberg appear together in 6 shared document reference...
6D
David
Alan Dershowitz and David appear together in 6 shared document references....
6D
Juan Alessi
Juan Alessi and Alan Dershowitz appear together in 5 shared document references....
5D
The author
Alan Dershowitz and The author appear together in 5 shared document references....
5D
Martin Weinberg
Alan Dershowitz and Martin Weinberg appear together in 9 shared document referen...
9D
Al Gore
Al Gore
Alan Dershowitz and Al Gore appear together in 7 shared document references....
7D
Paul Cassell
Paul Cassell
Alan Dershowitz and Paul Cassell appear together in 9 shared document references...
9D
Bradley Edwards
Alan Dershowitz and Bradley Edwards appear together in 9 shared document referen...
9D
Jack Scarola
Alan Dershowitz and Jack Scarola appear together in 4 shared document references...
4D
Tatiana
Alan Dershowitz and Tatiana appear together in 5 shared document references....
5D
The Defendant
Alan Dershowitz and The Defendant appear together in 4 shared document reference...
4D
The defendant
Alan Dershowitz and The defendant appear together in 4 shared document reference...
4D
Michael Reiter
Alan Dershowitz and Michael Reiter appear together in 9 shared document referenc...
9D
Michael
Alan Dershowitz and Michael appear together in 4 shared document references....
4D
Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
Both Dershowitz and Clinton are prominent figures appearing throughout the Epste...
1F 8D
Ehud Barak
Ehud Barak
Ehud Barak and Alan Dershowitz appear together in 3 shared document references....
3D
Michael Wolff
Michael Wolff
Alan Dershowitz and Michael Wolff appear together in 2 shared document reference...
2D
James
Alan Dershowitz and James appear together in 3 shared document references....
3D
Laura Menninger
Alan Dershowitz and Laura Menninger appear together in 2 shared document referen...
2D
The victim
Alan Dershowitz and The victim appear together in 2 shared document references....
2D
Jane Doe No. #3
Alan Dershowitz and Jane Doe No. #3 appear together in 2 shared document referen...
2D
Jane Doe No. 4
Alan Dershowitz and Jane Doe No. 4 appear together in 2 shared document referenc...
2D
Mr. Jack Goldberger
Alan Dershowitz and Mr. Jack Goldberger appear together in 2 shared document ref...
2D
defendants
Alan Dershowitz and defendants appear together in 3 shared document references....
3D
Maria Farmer
Alan Dershowitz and Maria Farmer appear together in 3 shared document references...
3D
Epstein's Attorney
Alan Dershowitz and Epstein's Attorney appear together in 2 shared document refe...
2D
Sarah
Alan Dershowitz and Sarah appear together in 3 shared document references....
3D
Alexander Acosta
Alexander Acosta
Alan Dershowitz and Alexander Acosta appear together in 3 shared document refere...
3D
Mark Cohen
Alan Dershowitz and Mark Cohen appear together in 2 shared document references....
2D
Bill Richardson
Bill Richardson
Bill Richardson and Alan Dershowitz appear together in 2 shared document referen...
2D
Courtney Love
Courtney Love
Courtney Love and Alan Dershowitz appear together in 2 shared document reference...
2D
Jane Does
Alan Dershowitz and Jane Does appear together in 2 shared document references....
2D
Detective
Alan Dershowitz and Detective appear together in 3 shared document references....
3D
DETECTIVE
Alan Dershowitz and DETECTIVE appear together in 3 shared document references....
3D
Alexander
Alan Dershowitz and Alexander appear together in 2 shared document references....
2D
Defense Counsel
Alan Dershowitz and Defense Counsel appear together in 3 shared document referen...
3D
Defense counsel
Alan Dershowitz and Defense counsel appear together in 3 shared document referen...
3D
Guy Lewis
Guy Lewis
Alan Dershowitz and Guy Lewis appear together in 2 shared document references....
2D
Graydon Carter
Graydon Carter
Alan Dershowitz and Graydon Carter appear together in 2 shared document referenc...
2D

Flight Log Appearances (33)

DateRouteAircraftCo-Passengers
Jun 14, 1997Cyril E. King Airport, USVITeterboro Airport, NJN908JEJeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell
Aug 12, 1997Teterboro Airport, NJPalm Beach International, FLN908JEJeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Lesley Groff
Mar 28, 1998Palm Beach International, FLTeterboro Airport, NJN212JEJeffrey Epstein, Lesley Groff
Mar 18, 1999Teterboro Airport, NJCyril E. King Airport, USVIN908JEJeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen +1
Apr 11, 1999Cyril E. King Airport, USVIPalm Beach International, FLN908JEJeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell
Apr 5, 2000Palm Beach International, FLTeterboro Airport, NJN212JEJeffrey Epstein
Jan 22, 2001Palm Beach International, FLTeterboro Airport, NJN908JEJeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen +1
Nov 18, 2001Teterboro Airport, NJPalm Beach International, FLN908JEJeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen +1
Apr 20, 2003Teterboro Airport, NJCyril E. King Airport, USVIN908JEJeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen +2
May 10, 2003Cyril E. King Airport, USVIPalm Beach International, FLN908JEJeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen
Jan 28, 2004Palm Beach International, FLTeterboro Airport, NJN908JEJeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen
Jan 25, 2005Teterboro Airport, NJPalm Beach International, FLN908JEJeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen
Feb 15, 2005Palm Beach International, FLCyril E. King Airport, USVIN908JEJeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen +1
Feb 25, 2005Cyril E. King Airport, USVITeterboro Airport, NJN908JEJeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen
Aug 30, 1997Palm Beach International, FLTeterboro Airport, NJN908JEJeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Lesley Groff
Feb 1, 1998Teterboro Airport, NJPalm Beach International, FLN212JEJeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell
Mar 28, 1999Cyril E. King Airport, USVIPalm Beach International, FLN908JEJeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen +1
Apr 24, 1999Palm Beach International, FLTeterboro Airport, NJN908JEJeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen
Mar 4, 2000Palm Beach International, FLTeterboro Airport, NJN212JEJeffrey Epstein, Sarah Kellen
Feb 2, 2001Palm Beach International, FLTeterboro Airport, NJN212JEJeffrey Epstein, Lesley Groff
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Document Mentions (499)

Court UnsealedJun 15, 2016

Alan Dershowitz Deposition (Giuffre v. Maxwell)

Deposition of Alan Dershowitz, who was a member of Epstein's legal defense team during the 2008 Florida case and was named in Giuffre's allegations. Dershowitz denied all accusations of sexual misconduct and described his professional and social relationship with Epstein. He later brought his own defamation claims against Giuffre.

186p
Court UnsealedJun 15, 2007

Alan Dershowitz - Epstein Defense Engagement Letters

Engagement letters and communications between Alan Dershowitz and Epstein's legal team during the 2007 NPA negotiations. Dershowitz, a Harvard Law professor, was part of the defense team that negotiated the non-prosecution agreement. The documents were relevant to later questions about whether Dershowitz's dual role as defense attorney and alleged associate created conflicts of interest.

18p
Court UnsealedApr 16, 2019

Giuffre v. Dershowitz - Cross-Claims and Settlement

Legal filings from the defamation claims between Virginia Giuffre and Alan Dershowitz. Giuffre alleged Dershowitz was one of the men Epstein directed her to have sexual contact with. Dershowitz denied all allegations and countersued. The parties ultimately settled in November 2024, with Dershowitz stating he believed Giuffre 'may have been telling the truth.'

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House OversightUnknown

Jane Doe #3 and Jane Doe #4 file a motion to join an existing action against the United States, alle...

Jane Doe #3 and Jane Doe #4 file a motion to join an existing action against the United States, alleging violations of their rights under the Crime Victims' Rights Act due to Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse and the government's secret non-prosecution agreement. The motion details their experiences with Epstein and his co-conspirators, including Ghislaine Maxwell and Alan Dershowitz.

1p
Court UnsealedJan 1, 2009

Jeffrey Epstein's Personal Contact Book ('Black Book')

Epstein's personal contact book, leaked by former house manager Alfredo Rodriguez in 2009, contained approximately 1,500+ names with phone numbers and addresses of prominent figures across politics, entertainment, finance, and royalty. Notable entries included Donald Trump (16 numbers), Bill Clinton (4 numbers), Prince Andrew, Alan Dershowitz, David Copperfield, Ehud Barak, and many others. Rodriguez attempted to sell the book for $50,000 and was sentenced to 18 months in prison. Possession of a name in the book does not imply criminal involvement.

0p
House OversightJan 9, 2015

Epstein Emails Denying Clinton Island Visit (January 2015)

In January 2015, following Virginia Giuffre's public allegations, Jeffrey Epstein emailed NYT reporter Landon Thomas Jr. and author Michael Wolff insisting 'clinton was NEVER EVER there, never' regarding Little St. James island. Epstein argued that Giuffre's claims about Clinton's island visit and 'orgies with clinton' punched 'a hole in the dershowitz, andrew allegation' and called her account 'fantasy and delusional.' These emails were released through House Oversight Committee document production.

0p
Dept. of JusticeDec 19, 2025

EXHIBIT A [1332-16]

EXHIBIT A Case 1:15-cv-07433-LAP Document 1332-16 Filed 01/08/24 Page 1 of 16 RICHARD D. EMERY ANDREW G. CELLI, JR. MATTHEW D. BRINCKERHOFF JONATHAN S. ABADY EARL S. WARD ILANN M. MAAZEL HAL R. LIEBERMAN DANIEL J. KORNSTEIN O. ANDREW F. WILSON ELIZABETH S. SAYLOR DEBRA L. GREENBERGER ZOE SALZMAN ...

1p
Court UnsealedUnknown

magazine or news article: 17-295 CH 2003

The article discusses the relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Leslie Wexner, describing how Epstein managed Wexner's finances and trusts. It also highlights Epstein's connections to other influential people, including academics and royalty. Epstein is portrayed as a highly intelligent and well-connected individual who is trusted by his associates.

1p
Court UnsealedUnknown

Court Order: 208-1

The court denies the motions by Jane Doe 3 and Jane Doe 4 to join the action under Rule 21 and the motion by Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2 to amend their pleadings under Rule 15. The court also strikes certain factual details from the record as immaterial and impertinent to the central claim.

10p
Court UnsealedUnknown

Court Filing - Motion to Join Action: 208-2

Jane Doe #3 and Jane Doe #4 file a motion to join an existing action against the United States, alleging violations of their rights under the Crime Victims' Rights Act due to Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse and the government's secret non-prosecution agreement. The motion details their experiences with Epstein and his co-conspirators, including Ghislaine Maxwell and Alan Dershowitz.

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Court UnsealedUnknown

Email Exhibit: 208-3

This email, sent by Ross Gow of ACUITY Reputation on January 2, 2015, contains a statement on behalf of Ghislaine Maxwell denying allegations made by Virginia Roberts and characterizing them as defamatory and untrue. The statement was circulated to various media contacts. The email highlights Maxwell's strong denial of the allegations and her intention to seek redress.

2p
Court UnsealedUnknown

SEALED MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER: 311-4

The document is a sealed memorandum decision and order granting the government's application to modify a protective order in the Giuffre v. Maxwell case, allowing Boies Schiller Flexner LLP to comply with a grand jury subpoena. The protective order was originally entered to protect confidential materials produced during discovery. The court granted the modification despite the pending appeal regarding the unsealing of certain documents.

27p
Dept. of JusticeUnknown

Pilot's Flight Log: DOJ-OGR-00015958

This document is a pilot's flight log for a Gulfstream G1159B aircraft (N908JE), detailing 16 flights between various airports from December 18 to December 23. The log lists the pilot as 'JG' (likely Jeffrey Epstein's pilot) and mentions several passengers, including Celina Meddelfart, Roben Plant, Joan Glenn, and Alan Dershowitz. The log provides information on flight routes, distances, and the number of landings.

1p
Dept. of JusticeUnknown

Pilot's Flight Log: DOJ-OGR-00016022

This is a pilot's flight log detailing various flights operated between January 20 and March 1, including aircraft identification, departure and arrival points, and crew members. The log records flights on B-727-31H and G-1159B aircraft, with the pilot certifying the statements made on the form as true. The document provides a comprehensive record of the pilot's flight activities during the specified period.

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Dept. of JusticeUnknown

Pilot's Flight Log: DOJ-OGR-00016033

This is a pilot's flight log detailing various flights on a G-1159B and B-727-31B aircraft, including dates, routes, and endorsements from multiple individuals. The log covers a period from November 12, 2005, to January 15, 2006. The pilot, David Rodgers, certifies the statements made in the log as true.

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Email Mentions (45)

Jeffrey EpsteinSep 15, 2007

Legal Strategy Meeting

Alan, Thank you for your advice on the Florida situation. I believe your approach is correct. Can we meet next week to discuss the NPA terms? I want

Alan DershowitzSep 16, 2007

Re: Legal Strategy Meeting

Jeff, I'm available Tuesday or Wednesday next week. My office at Harvard or your place in Cambridge? The NPA is progressing well. Acosta's office se

Alan DershowitzJun 30, 2016

Fwd: media inquiry - FoxNews.com

Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message:

Zimmerman, Malia McLaughlinJan 1, 2019

media inquiry - FoxNews.com

Hi Alan I was reading through the files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, including the original criminal case where you defended Mr. Epstein, and

Carolyn CohenJan 1, 2019

Statement for Press

Alan Dershowitz's Statement: We can now prove that Jane Doe #3 has no credibility and lied about Clinton, the Gores and Dershowitz. Dershowitz's lawye

Alan DershowitzJan 1, 2019

Fw: Fwd: Mr. Clinton and Mr. Epstein

Sent from my iPhone

unknownJan 1, 2019

media inquiry - Fox News

Mr. Weinberg I was referred to you by Alan Dershowitz, who told me you're Jeffrey Epstein's attorney. If this is the case, I was hoping to reach him

Yablon, AlexJan 1, 2019

fact checking questions for New York Magazine story

Hi Jeffrey, Sorry for the phone tag. In case it's easier to respond by email, I have put my questions below. I'm at my desk and should be here until

Alan DershowitzDec 31, 2014

Re: Filing in Epstein case

Sent from my iPhone

Robert TriversApr 11, 2018

Trump set to dine with law professor Alan Dershowitz

My God that Jewish Nazi is joining to join our Narcissistic Psychopath for dinner—how appropriate https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/10/politics/donald-tru

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