According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, John Connolly appears in 117 case documents, and 21 email records in the Epstein files.
Former NYPD detective turned investigative journalist who co-authored the #1 New York Times bestseller "Filthy Rich: The Shocking True Story of Jeffrey Epstein" with James Patterson and Tim Malloy, published October 2016. Born 1943 in New York; died January 15, 2022 at age 78. Connolly worked as a contributing editor at Vanity Fair, reporter at Time Magazine (1995-2005), and contributed to Spy Magazine, Premiere, Radar Online, and the Daily Beast.
His reporting targets included Trump, Seagal, Michael Jackson, and the Church of Scientology. Connolly's intersection with the Epstein case was multifaceted. In a 2017 email from Jonathan Farkas to Epstein (HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026438), Farkas recounts sitting next to Connolly at a party for "War Paint," where Connolly told Farkas he planned to include him in his book because Farkas appeared on Epstein's visitors list. Farkas's wife Somers and Margo Nederlander asked Connolly not to include Farkas. Court documents also reference Connolly as a "Vanity Fair reporter" in witness testimony, suggesting he was investigating financial connections in Epstein's orbit.
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Background
Born 1943, New York. Former NYPD detective turned investigative journalist. Contributing editor at Vanity Fair, reporter at Time Magazine (1995-2005). Co-authored 'Filthy Rich' with James Patterson (2016). Died January 15, 2022.
Epstein Connection
Co-authored the definitive early book on Epstein ('Filthy Rich' with James Patterson, 2016). Appears in leaked Epstein emails: Jonathan Farkas told Epstein that Connolly planned to include Farkas in his book because Farkas was on Epstein's visitors list. Margo Nederlander and Somers Farkas intervened to suppress this. Referenced in court testimony about investigating financial connections.
Key Allegations(3)
Named in Farkas-to-Epstein email as journalist planning to include Farkas in Epstein book
documentedMargo Nederlander and Somers Farkas asked Connolly not to include Farkas
documentedReferenced in court testimony about financial investigations into Epstein's network
documentedLegal Status
Journalist and author. Not accused of wrongdoing. Deceased January 2022.
Key Relationships(4)
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Filthy Rich (2016)
Timeline(4 events)
Born in New York
'Filthy Rich' published with James Patterson; becomes #1 NYT bestseller
Jonathan Farkas emails Epstein about Connolly at 'War Paint' party
Dies at age 78
At a Glance
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Document Mentions
Email Mentions (21)
Patterson
A few things to think about: If the Patterson book is being published in August, that presents some time frame issues. You would not be able to do a
Re: The book on you...
Keep getting calls from that guy doing a book on you -- John Connolly. He seems very interested in your relationship with the news media. I told him y
Patterson
A few things to think about: If the Patterson book is being published in August, that presents some time frame issues. You would not be able to do a
Re: The book on you...
Keep getting calls from that guy doing a book on you -- John Connolly. He seems very interested in your relationship with the news media. I told him y
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Went to opening of war paint last night was sitting next to john Connolly at after party he is on to his next book about Ef Hutton murders apparently
Re: The book on you...
Keep getting calls from that guy doing a book on you -- John Connolly. He seems very interested in your relationship with the news media. I told him y
Patterson
A few things to think about: If the Patterson book is being published in August, that presents some time frame issues. You would not be able to do a
Patterson
A few things to think about: If the Patterson book is being published in August, that presents some time frame issues. You would not be able to do a
The book on you...
Keep getting calls from that guy doing a book on you -- John Connolly. He seems very interested in your relationship with the news media. I told him y
The book on you...
Keep getting calls from that guy doing a book on you -- John Connolly. He seems very interested in your relationship with the news media. I told him
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About John Connolly
Who is John Connolly?
Former NYPD detective turned investigative journalist who co-authored the #1 New York Times bestseller "Filthy Rich: The Shocking True Story of Jeffrey Epstein" with James Patterson and Tim Malloy, published October 2016. Born 1943 in New York; died January 15, 2022 at age 78. Connolly worked as a contributing editor at Vanity Fair, reporter at Time Magazine (1995-2005), and contributed to Spy Magazine, Premiere, Radar Online, and the Daily Beast. His reporting targets included Trump, Seagal, Michael Jackson, and the Church of Scientology. Connolly's intersection with the Epstein case was multifaceted. In a 2017 email from Jonathan Farkas to Epstein (HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026438), Farkas recounts sitting next to Connolly at a party for "War Paint," where Connolly told Farkas he planned to include him in his book because Farkas appeared on Epstein's visitors list. Farkas's wife Somers and Margo Nederlander asked Connolly not to include Farkas. Court documents also reference Connolly as a "Vanity Fair reporter" in witness testimony, suggesting he was investigating financial connections in Epstein's orbit.
What is John Connolly's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?
John Connolly appears in 117 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 21 emails from the Epstein investigation files.
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