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Bill Richardson

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Former Governor of New Mexico; U.S. Secretary of Energy

Also known as: William Blaine Richardson III

Former Governor of New Mexico and U.S. Secretary of Energy who was named by Virginia Giuffre in court filings as one of the men she was directed to have sexual contact with. He denied all allegations before his death in September 2023.

Nationality
American
Notable Positions
Governor of New Mexico (2003-2011) | U.S. Secretary of Energy (1998-2001) | U.S. Ambassador to the UN
Black Book
Listed (6 phone numbers)
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Bill Richardson appears in records associated with Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, contact lists, or legal documents. Appearance in these records does not imply any wrongdoing or criminal conduct. Many individuals had legitimate professional or social interactions.

At a Glance

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Flight appearances
Source: Flight logs (1997-2006)
Document mentions
1 court | 10 DOJ
Known connections
2 strong | 22 weak
Black book entry
6 phone numbers listed
Evidence Types
Flight LogsBlack BookCourt Filing

Known Connections (29)

Jeffrey Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein
Bill Richardson and Jeffrey Epstein appear together in 6 shared flights and 17 s...
6F 17D
Ghislaine Maxwell
Ghislaine Maxwell
Ghislaine Maxwell and Bill Richardson appear together in 5 shared flights and 2 ...
5F 2D
Sarah Kellen
Sarah Kellen and Bill Richardson appear together in 4 shared flights and 1 share...
4F 1D
Jerry Perenchio
Jerry Perenchio
Bill Richardson and Jerry Perenchio appear together in 4 shared document referen...
4D
David Copperfield
David Copperfield
Bill Richardson and David Copperfield appear together in 4 shared document refer...
4D
Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton and Bill Richardson appear together in 8 shared document references...
8D
Prince Andrew
Prince Andrew
Bill Richardson and Prince Andrew appear together in 4 shared document reference...
4D
Nadia Marcinkova
Nadia Marcinkova and Bill Richardson appear together in 1 shared flight....
1F
Darren Indyke
Darren Indyke and Bill Richardson appear together in 1 shared flight....
1F
Igor Zinoviev
Igor Zinoviev and Bill Richardson appear together in 1 shared flight....
1F
Nick
Bill Richardson and Nick appear together in 1 shared flight....
1F
David Rodgers
David Rodgers
David Rodgers and Bill Richardson appear together in 1 shared flight....
1F
James Peterson
Bill Richardson and James Peterson appear together in 2 shared document referenc...
2D
Gerald Peters
Bill Richardson and Gerald Peters appear together in 2 shared document reference...
2D
Gary Johnson
Gary Johnson
Bill Richardson and Gary Johnson appear together in 2 shared document references...
2D
Gavin Maloof
Bill Richardson and Gavin Maloof appear together in 2 shared document references...
2D
Colleen Maloof
Bill Richardson and Colleen Maloof appear together in 2 shared document referenc...
2D
Al Gore
Al Gore
Bill Richardson and Al Gore appear together in 2 shared document references....
2D
Sting
Bill Richardson and Sting appear together in 3 shared document references....
3D
LARRY
Bill Richardson and LARRY appear together in 2 shared document references....
2D
FRIEND
Bill Richardson and FRIEND appear together in 3 shared document references....
3D
Larry Summers
Larry Summers
Bill Richardson and Larry Summers appear together in 3 shared document reference...
3D
Alan Dershowitz
Alan Dershowitz
Bill Richardson and Alan Dershowitz appear together in 2 shared document referen...
2D
Kenneth Starr
Kenneth Starr
Bill Richardson and Kenneth Starr appear together in 2 shared document reference...
2D
Ehud Barak
Ehud Barak
Ehud Barak and Bill Richardson appear together in 3 shared document references....
3D
John Kerry
John Kerry
Bill Richardson and John Kerry appear together in 2 shared document references....
2D
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
Donald Trump and Bill Richardson appear together in 3 shared document references...
3D
Richard Kahn
Richard Kahn and Bill Richardson appear together in 2 shared document references...
2D
Mort Zuckerman
Mort Zuckerman
Bill Richardson and Mort Zuckerman appear together in 2 shared document referenc...
2D

Flight Log Appearances (6)

DateRouteAircraftCo-Passengers
Nov 8, 1999Santa Fe Municipal Airport, NMPalm Beach International, FLN908JEJeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell
Nov 22, 2002Teterboro Airport, NJSanta Fe Municipal Airport, NMN908JEJeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen
Nov 5, 2003Teterboro Airport, NJSanta Fe Municipal Airport, NMN908JEJeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen +1
Aug 2, 2001Santa Fe Municipal Airport, NMTeterboro Airport, NJN908JEJeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen
Dec 6, 2002Santa Fe Municipal Airport, NMPalm Beach International, FLN908JEJeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen
Oct 24, 2010Teterboro Airport, NJTIST AirportN909JEJeffrey Epstein, Darren Indyke, Igor Zinoviev +3

Document Mentions (30)

House OversightUnknown

The document lists major donors who contributed at least $50,000 to Bill Richardson's gubernatorial ...

The document lists major donors who contributed at least $50,000 to Bill Richardson's gubernatorial campaign, including individuals and organizations such as Jeffrey E. Epstein and the Democratic Governors Association. The list provides a breakdown of the top donors and their affiliations. It appears to be a news article from the Albuquerque Tribune Online.

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Court UnsealedUnknown

news article: 17-2957/2006

The document lists major donors who contributed at least $50,000 to Bill Richardson's gubernatorial campaign, including individuals and organizations such as Jeffrey E. Epstein and the Democratic Governors Association. The list provides a breakdown of the top donors and their affiliations. It appears to be a news article from the Albuquerque Tribune Online.

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Dept. of JusticeUnknown

News article: DOJ-OGR-00031233

The article discusses Bill Richardson's campaign finance, revealing significant donations from various sources, including Gerald Peters and Jerry Perenchio. Richardson's congressional account and transfers from federal to state campaign accounts are also highlighted. The article provides a breakdown of Richardson's major donors and their contributions.

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Dept. of JusticeUnknown

newspaper article/printout: DOJ-OGR-00031236

The document lists individuals, companies, and organizations that donated between $5,000 and $99,999 to Bill Richardson's gubernatorial campaign, including in-kind donations. Notable donors include the American Federation of Teachers and various businesses in New Mexico. The list was obtained from the Secretary of State's Office.

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Dept. of JusticeUnknown

news article: doj-ogr-00031201

The Albuquerque Tribune reports on the top donations to Bill Richardson's gubernatorial campaign, highlighting labor unions and gambling interests as major contributors. Labor unions, led by AFSCME, donated $633,488, while gambling interests contributed $648,392. The article notes the growing influence of gambling money in state politics.

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Dept. of JusticeUnknown

news article: doj-ogr-00031202

The article discusses major contributors to Bill Richardson's gubernatorial campaign, including gaming industry entities such as the Downs casino and Riviera Gaming Management Inc. The Downs casino was sued by the state for back rent, and its president, Paul Blanchard, was a key player in Richardson's campaign fundraising. The Democratic Governors Association also made significant contributions to Richardson's campaign.

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Dept. of JusticeUnknown

News article: doj-ogr-00031203

The article discusses Bill Richardson's campaign finance, revealing that he received significant donations from various sources, including Gerald Peters and Jerry Perenchio. Richardson also transferred $289,315 from his congressional account to his state campaign account. The article highlights the importance of campaign finance in Richardson's election bid.

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Dept. of JusticeUnknown

News Article: doj-ogr-00031231

The Albuquerque Tribune reports on the top donations to Bill Richardson's gubernatorial campaign, highlighting labor unions and gambling interests as major contributors. Labor unions, led by AFSCME, donated $633,488, while gambling interests contributed $648,392. The article suggests that gambling money has become a top influence in state politics over the past five years.

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Dept. of JusticeUnknown

news article: doj-ogr-00031234

The article discusses the major donors to Bill Richardson's campaign, including Nelson Perenchlo and the Maloof family, who collectively donated tens of thousands of dollars. The Maloofs, known for their Democratic leanings, hosted a high-profile fundraiser featuring Al Gore. The donations demonstrate the significant financial backing Richardson received from influential individuals and companies.

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Dept. of JusticeUnknown

news article: doj-ogr-00031277

The article discusses the major donors to Bill Richardson's campaign, including the Maloof family and Norman Perenchio, and details their contributions and connections to Richardson. The Maloof family's donations included cash and in-kind contributions, such as hosting a fundraiser at their home. The article highlights the significance of these donations in Richardson's campaign.

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Dept. of JusticeUnknown

news article: doj-ogr-00031278

The article lists top donors to Bill Richardson's campaign, including individuals and organizations that contributed at least $50,000. Notable donors include Jeffrey Epstein and Jerry Perenchio. The total donations from various individuals and organizations are detailed.

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Dept. of JusticeUnknown

newspaper article/excerpt: doj-ogr-00031279

The document lists individuals and organizations that donated between $5,000 and $99,999 to Bill Richardson's gubernatorial campaign, including labor committees, investment companies, and gaming management firms. The list includes both monetary and in-kind donations. The donations range from $50,000 to $56,148.

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Epstein deposition targets include David Copperfield and former Governor Bill Richardson

The passage identifies high‑profile individuals—magician David Copperfield and former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson—as potential witnesses in the Epstein case, linking them to alleged sexual mis Edwards sought deposition of David Copperfield based on house‑guest logs and testimony from Epstein’ Copperfield has prior sexual misconduct allegations and was reportedly seen touching an Epstein vi

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Jeffrey Epstein's philanthropic trips with Bill Clinton and political donors

The passage repeats known associations between Jeffrey Epstein, Bill Clinton, and a few politicians without providing new evidence, specific transactions, dates, or actionable leads. It offers minimal Epstein donated millions to Harvard and political figures such as Eliot Spitzer and Bill Richardson. Epstein reportedly flew Bill Clinton to Africa on his private Boeing 727. Comedian Chris Tucker an

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Epstein anecdote linking former Governor Bill Richardson and claims of independent financial influence

The passage provides a vague anecdote about Jeffrey Epstein meeting Bill Richardson and suggests Epstein’s alleged financial predictions and independence from institutional ties. While it hints at pos Epstein reportedly dined with former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson. Richardson allegedly described Epstein as "the biggest landowner in New Mexico." Epstein claims he has no institutional ties,

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Email Mentions (3)

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