Felicia Taylor
Former CNN International anchor; Black Book page 53; in Epstein flight logs (1996)
Also known as: Felicia Rodrica Sturt Taylor
According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Felicia Taylor appears in 0 case documents, 3 flight log entries in the Epstein files.
American television journalist and former CNN International anchor who hosted 'World Business Today.' Daughter of actor Rod Taylor. Listed in Epstein's Black Book (page 53) with 9 phone numbers including personal, business (CNN/NBC), UK cell, and Palm Beach contacts. Appeared in Epstein's flight logs on August 18, 1996, flying from Teterboro, NJ to Martha's Vineyard on aircraft N908JE. Named in Peggy Siegal's January 2010 email to Epstein (post-conviction) regarding a Wall Street 2 filming event.
Previously worked at Financial News Network, Financial Times Television, and WNBC-TV. Died September 8, 2023 in Palm Beach at age 59.
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Felicia Taylor 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.
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Background
Felicia Taylor (full name Felicia Rodrica Sturt Taylor) was an American television journalist who worked as a CNN International anchor, hosting 'World Business Today.' She was the daughter of Australian-American actor Rod Taylor. Her career in financial journalism included positions at Financial News Network, Financial Times Television, and WNBC-TV, where she served as a weekend anchor. She died on September 8, 2023, in Palm Beach, Florida, at the age of 59.
Taylor's professional work focused heavily on business and financial markets, as evidenced by her communications discussing bank downgrades, oil markets, the European Banking Authority, and Madoff-related claims. She also conducted on-air interviews with figures such as the CEO of Estée Lauder and worked from locations including the New York Stock Exchange and Dubai.
Epstein Connection
Felicia Taylor maintained a documented, multi-year relationship with Jeffrey Epstein spanning from at least 1996 to 2013. She appeared in Epstein's flight logs on August 18, 1996, and was listed in his Black Book with 9 phone numbers, including personal, business (CNN/NBC), UK cell, and Palm Beach contacts. A substantial volume of email correspondence between Taylor and Epstein from 2009 through 2013 -- all occurring after Epstein's 2008 conviction -- reveals a relationship that combined personal familiarity with professional consultations. Taylor regularly reached out to Epstein for financial market insights for her CNN reporting, while also maintaining a social relationship that included in-person visits and scheduled appointments at Epstein's residence, coordinated by his assistant Lesley Groff. Taylor also connected with Epstein on LinkedIn and was referenced in communications involving publicist Peggy Siegal.
Key Allegations(6)
Flew on Epstein's aircraft (N908JE) on August 18, 1996, from Teterboro, NJ to Martha's Vineyard.
documentedListed in Epstein's Black Book (contact directory) with 9 phone numbers including personal, CNN, NBC, UK cell, and Palm Beach contacts.
documentedMaintained ongoing email contact with Epstein from at least October 2009 through September 2013, entirely post-conviction.
documentedScheduled in-person appointments at Epstein's location, coordinated by his assistant Lesley Groff, as late as September 2013.
documentedConsulted Epstein on financial topics related to her journalism work, including Madoff claims, bank downgrades, and oil markets.
documentedConnected to Epstein through publicist Peggy Siegal, referenced in a January 2010 email from Epstein to Siegal (post-conviction).
documentedLegal Status
Felicia Taylor appears in Epstein's flight logs, Black Book, and extensive email correspondence. She was not charged with any crimes, nor identified as a victim or witness in any known legal proceedings related to the Epstein case.
Notable Statements(9)
“Friday! Can I come over??”
“experience necessary? Do I get to see you?”
“Thoughts as we move into the new week?”
“That was hilarious this morning! Just interviewed the CEO of Estee Lauder and about”
“Can I talk to you for 2 mins about the downgrades for 16 banks”
“I have a shoot at the NYSE now ... I won't make quants round”
“what percentage of the claim could you realize now, vs, later”
“i saw you on tv in dubai”
“french . arabic or chinese”
Key Relationships(2)
Extensive email correspondence from 2009-2013, flight log appearance in 1996, listing in Black Book with 9 phone numbers, scheduled in-person appointments. The relationship combined personal familiarity with financial market consultations.
Lesley Groff, Epstein's executive assistant, coordinated communications and scheduled appointments between Taylor and Epstein, including leaving messages on Taylor's cell and arranging meetings in September 2013.
Timeline(26 events)
Flew on Epstein's aircraft N908JE from Teterboro, NJ to Martha's Vineyard, as recorded in flight logs.
Email exchange with Epstein; Epstein responds 'not yet' to Taylor's message.
Email from Epstein to Taylor with subject 'Re: Hey there.. Of course.'
Email from Epstein to Taylor asking 'how long are you here.'
Email exchange about a book called 'syntopicon'; Taylor responds 'Friday! Can I come over??'
Email from Jeffrey Epstein to publicist Peggy Siegal, in a chain connected to Taylor and post-conviction social events.
Epstein replies 'Of course' to an email from Taylor.
Email from Epstein to Taylor (content not fully available).
Taylor emails Epstein: 'Ok ... Let me know on Saturday approx when is good....'
Epstein emails Taylor about Madoff claims: 'what percentage of the claim could you realize now, vs, later.'
Epstein emails Taylor: 'I am looking for someone'; Taylor responds: 'experience necessary? Do I get to see you?'
Lesley Groff leaves a message for Taylor regarding Pat Harrus.
Email from Taylor to Epstein at [email protected].
Epstein emails Taylor: 'i saw you on tv in dubai.' Further exchange follows.
Taylor emails Epstein on Sunday night: 'Thoughts as we move into the new week?'
Multiple email exchanges: Taylor reports 'That was hilarious this morning! Just interviewed the CEO of Estee Lauder'; Epstein comments on oil; Taylor indicates she is 'at la.'
Taylor asks Epstein: 'Do you have 5 minutes to chat?'; Epstein responds 'call again.' Lesley Groff notes Taylor's email came back as undeliverable.
Taylor and Epstein exchange about a forwarded note from the European Banking Authority; Taylor writes: 'Very funny... Can you imagine.'
Epstein responds to Taylor regarding the European Banking Authority: 'just arrive.'
Taylor contacts Epstein multiple times: 'Can I talk to you for 2 mins about the downgrades for 16 banks' and later 'Can you call me back??'
Taylor emails Epstein: 'I have a shoot at the NYSE now ... I won't make quants round.'
Epstein responds to Taylor's 'Yo yo' email: 'french . arabic or chinese.'
Lesley Groff sends scheduling inquiry: 'can Felicia Taylor see JE at 4 or 5pm this Thurs?'
Scheduled 5:00 PM appointment with Epstein ('5:00 appt with Felicia Taylor').
Epstein emails Taylor regarding 'New Assistant.'
Felicia Taylor died in Palm Beach, Florida, at age 59.
At a Glance
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4 sources for flight appearances
Epstein Flight Logs (3 entries)
1996-1997
“Appeared on 3 documented flights between Teterboro Airport, NJ and Palm Beach International, FL”
Sources
1 source for known connections
Shared Flight Appearances
“Appears on flights with 8 other persons in the Epstein network”
Sources
1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 9 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
Activity Timeline
Network Graph
Known Connections (8)
External Cross-Check
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Flight Log Appearances (3)
| Date | Route | Aircraft | Co-Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 1997 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Palm Beach International, FL | N908JE | Jeff Epstein, Ghislaine, Maxwell +9 |
| Aug 18, 1996 | Martha's Vineyard Airport, MA → Teterboro Airport, NJ | N908JE | Jeff Epstein, David Rothman |
| Aug 18, 1996 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Martha's Vineyard Airport, MA | N908JE | Jeff Epstein, Ghislaine, Maxwell +2 |
Document Mentions
Schedule (3)
2013-09-19 to 2013-09-19 · 1 entries verified across multiple documents
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Appointment with Felicia Taylor
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