Businessman and self-described aide who referred to himself as Epstein's "soldier." Found in thousands of Epstein emails and named more than 7,400 times in the DOJ EFTA document release. Acted as intermediary for Jonathan Fascitelli's proposals to sell FBI field offices in Baltimore and Richmond ($80 million, routed through a Cayman Islands offshore entity) and a Pentagon-adjacent complex in Arlington, Virginia (approximately $116 million) to Epstein in 2015 and 2016. Stern also served as an aide to Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and according to emails released by the DOJ, corresponded with Epstein over several years, including after Epstein's 2008 conviction and after Andrew publicly stated he had severed ties with Epstein. Stern shared potentially sensitive information with Epstein related to British companies Aston Martin and Royal Bank of Scotland.
In February 2026 Prince Andrew was arrested by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office following revelations in the Epstein files. As of 2026, Stern is believed to be living in the United Arab Emirates.
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Background
David Stern appears in the Epstein case files as a frequent email correspondent of Jeffrey Epstein, described as being found in thousands of Epstein's emails. Based on the documentary evidence, Stern was involved in international business dealings, particularly related to China and European financial institutions. His emails to Epstein span at least from 2011 through 2018, indicating a sustained relationship over many years.
Stern's communications suggest he operated in international finance and business development circles, with connections to Chinese investment banking, Deutsche Bank, and various high-profile political and business figures. Documents reference him traveling between Moscow, Spain, London, and Munich, and facilitating introductions and business discussions for Epstein.
No criminal charges, convictions, or formal legal proceedings are documented against Stern in the provided evidence. His role appears primarily as a business associate and intermediary who communicated regularly with Epstein on financial and deal-related matters.
Epstein Connection
David Stern maintained a sustained email correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein from at least 2011 through July 2018, communicating via Epstein's personal email ([email protected]). The relationship appears to have been primarily business-oriented, with Stern serving as an intermediary and source of information on international deals, particularly involving China. Stern also arranged in-person meetings with Epstein and relayed contacts from Chinese investment banking figures. His communications appear in both the EFTA document repository and the JP Morgan report on Epstein, as well as House Oversight Committee releases.
Key Allegations(7)
Stern maintained a regular email correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein spanning from at least October 2011 through July 2018
documentedStern relayed information about Chinese investment banking contacts to Epstein, including a message about 'Fang Fang PM Vice Chairman Asa and CEO China Investment Banking' calling about a scheduled call
documentedStern emailed Epstein in July 2018 referencing travel from Moscow to Spain, meeting Bannon in London, and 'seeing Chairman today in Munich' -- possibly a senior Deutsche Bank official
documentedStern emailed Epstein about China-related business matters, including a message on October 30, 2016 about foreigners buying, selling, making profits, and sending money back
documentedStern arranged in-person meetings with Epstein, including a visit at 6pm on October 4, 2013
documentedStern was involved in a contract matter with Chinese and English language versions, appearing in a cc line with other parties
documentedEpstein emailed Stern in February 2015 about 'Desmond Shum' looking for 'medial deals'
documentedLegal Status
David Stern is not documented as having been charged, convicted, or formally investigated in connection with the Epstein case. He appears in the documentary record as a frequent email correspondent of Jeffrey Epstein and is referenced in the JP Morgan report on Epstein (filed in case 1:22-cv-10904-JSR) and in House Oversight Committee releases.
Notable Statements(5)
“Today Fang Fang PM Vice Chairman Asa and CEO China Investment Banking) called me because he believed we had a call sched”
“Foreigner buys, sells, makes a profit, sends money back”
“Do you already know when JE might be available”
“David Stem will now come see you at 6pm...he asks to please not make”
“4pm this Friday is great.”
Key Relationships(3)
Sustained email correspondence from at least 2011 through 2018. Stern communicated regularly with Epstein on business matters, relayed contacts from Chinese investment banking figures, discussed China-related deals, and arranged in-person meetings. Referenced in JP Morgan report as writing to Epstein. [dc-23854519, efta-efta01854123, efta-efta01880635, efta-efta02106230, efta-efta02125844, efta-efta01731707, efta-efta01739163, efta-efta01737634, d-21551]
Both Stern and Jes Staley appear in the JP Morgan report on Epstein (dc-23854519), which documents communications between various JP Morgan employees/associates and Epstein. They share 53 documents in the corpus.
Lesley Groff (Epstein's assistant) appears to have facilitated scheduling between Stern and Epstein, as suggested by the third-party message relaying Stern's meeting request. 204 shared documents. [efta-efta02125844]
Timeline(10 events)
David Stern wrote to Epstein about 'Fang Fang PM Vice Chairman Asa and CEO China Investment Banking' calling about a scheduled call, as documented in JP Morgan report
Epstein emailed Stern, with content referencing flying ('its ok.. to fly with')
Stern emailed Epstein ('Thank you !'), Epstein replied the next day
Stern confirmed a Friday meeting ('4pm this Friday is great')
Message relayed that 'David Stem will now come see you at 6pm' -- an in-person meeting with Epstein
Stern wrote asking when 'JE might be available' for a meeting
Epstein emailed Stern about 'Desmond Shum' looking for 'medial deals'
Stern emailed Epstein with subject 'China' discussing foreigners buying, selling, and repatriating profits
Stern emailed Epstein with image attachments (IMG 0496, IMG 0497)
Stern emailed Epstein referencing travel from Moscow to Spain, meeting Bannon in London, and 'seeing Chairman today in Munich' -- possibly a Deutsche Bank official, with allusion to a Russian trip
At a Glance
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Known Connections (3)
External Cross-Check
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Document Mentions
Schedule (5)
2012-03-13 to 2018-09-24
Lunch with David Stern
Appointment with David Stern
Tentative appointment with David Stern and Leonhard Fischer
Appointment w/David Stern at Paris Apartment
Paris Apartment
Appointment with David Stern
About David Stern
Who is David Stern?
Businessman and self-described aide who referred to himself as Epstein's "soldier." Found in thousands of Epstein emails and named more than 7,400 times in the DOJ EFTA document release. Acted as intermediary for Jonathan Fascitelli's proposals to sell FBI field offices in Baltimore and Richmond ($80 million, routed through a Cayman Islands offshore entity) and a Pentagon-adjacent complex in Arlington, Virginia (approximately $116 million) to Epstein in 2015 and 2016. Stern also served as an aide to Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and according to emails released by the DOJ, corresponded with Epstein over several years, including after Epstein's 2008 conviction and after Andrew publicly stated he had severed ties with Epstein. Stern shared potentially sensitive information with Epstein related to British companies Aston Martin and Royal Bank of Scotland. In February 2026 Prince Andrew was arrested by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office following revelations in the Epstein files. As of 2026, Stern is believed to be living in the United Arab Emirates.
What is David Stern's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?
David Stern appears in 7,344 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 0 emails from the Epstein investigation files. Connected to 3 other persons of interest.
Is David Stern in the Epstein files?
Yes. David Stern is referenced in 7,344 documents from the Epstein case files, including court filings, FBI reports, and DOJ releases. 3 connections to other persons of interest have been documented.
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