According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Josh Harris appears in 574 case documents, and 1 email record in the Epstein files.
American billionaire businessman and co-founder of Apollo Global Management. Owner of the Washington Commanders (NFL), Philadelphia 76ers (NBA), and New Jersey Devils (NHL). DOJ-released EFTA emails document ongoing business relationship with Epstein from 2013 to 2016, including phone calls and at least one visit to Epstein's Manhattan home. Met with Epstein alongside Apollo co-founders Leon Black and Marc Rowan. Invited to a December 2014 breakfast at Epstein's home with Bill Gates, Reid Hoffman, and Ron Baron.
Harris's spokesperson stated he 'never had an independent relationship with Jeffrey Epstein' and 'sought to prevent Epstein's attempts to develop a corporate relationship with Apollo.' No indication of involvement in sexual misconduct.
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Josh Harris is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.
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Background
Josh Harris (Joshua J. Harris) is an American billionaire businessman and co-founder of Apollo Global Management, a private equity firm described in multiple documents as having approximately $164 billion under management. He is the owner of the Washington Commanders (NFL), Philadelphia 76ers (NBA), and New Jersey Devils (NHL). Harris has been a prominent figure in both the private equity and professional sports industries.
Harris appears in numerous documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, primarily in connection with Epstein's social and business circles. An internal Apollo briefing document references Harris alongside CFO Martin Kelly discussing the firm's growth outlook, tax policy expectations, and potential gains from Fund VIII, placing him squarely in the upper echelon of American finance.
His spokesperson has publicly stated that Harris 'never had an independent relationship with Jeffrey Epstein' and 'sought to prevent Epstein's attempts to develop a corporate relationship with Apollo.' Despite this, DOJ-released EFTA documents indicate a pattern of communications and interactions between Harris and Epstein during the 2013-2016 period.
Epstein Connection
Josh Harris is documented in multiple sources as part of Jeffrey Epstein's elite social circle. Anecdotal memoir documents describe Harris as one of numerous high-profile individuals who attended gatherings at Epstein's Manhattan dining room, alongside figures such as Bill Gates, Larry Summers, Ron Baron, and others. Separately, DOJ-released EFTA (Epstein Flight Tracking Act) emails--spanning multiple document collections (efta-ds10 and efta-ds11)--document an ongoing business-oriented relationship between Harris and Epstein from approximately 2013 to 2016, including phone calls and at least one visit to Epstein's Manhattan home. Fact-checking questionnaires in the document set group Harris with other individuals (Ron Baron, Martin Nowak, Richard Axel, Nathan Myhrvold) whose relationships to Epstein were being probed. Harris met with Epstein alongside fellow Apollo co-founders Leon Black and Marc Rowan, and was invited to a December 2014 breakfast at Epstein's home that included Bill Gates, Reid Hoffman, and Ron Baron.
Key Allegations(5)
Harris attended gatherings at Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan home and was part of Epstein's rotating roster of elite guests, which included financiers, tech moguls, Nobel laureates, and former heads of state.
allegedDOJ-released EFTA emails document an ongoing business relationship between Harris and Epstein from approximately 2013 to 2016, including phone calls and at least one visit to Epstein's Manhattan home.
documentedHarris was listed among individuals whose relationships with Epstein were being probed in fact-checking questionnaires, grouped alongside Ron Baron, Martin Nowak, Richard Axel, Nathan Myhrvold, and others.
documentedHarris was invited to a December 2014 breakfast at Epstein's home with Bill Gates, Reid Hoffman, and Ron Baron.
documentedHarris met with Epstein alongside Apollo co-founders Leon Black and Marc Rowan.
documentedLegal Status
Josh Harris is named in DOJ-released EFTA documents and in anecdotal accounts as part of Epstein's social and business circle. There is no indication in the provided evidence of any criminal charges, investigation, or involvement in sexual misconduct. His connection appears to be business and social in nature.
Notable Statements(1)
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Contradictions(1)
Harris's spokesperson stated he 'never had an independent relationship with Jeffrey Epstein' and 'sought to prevent Epstein's attempts to develop a corporate relationship with Apollo.'
DOJ-released EFTA emails spanning approximately 30 documents from the efta-ds10 and efta-ds11 collections document ongoing communications between Harris and Epstein from 2013 to 2016, including phone calls and at least one visit to Epstein's Manhattan home. Harris was also invited to a December 2014 breakfast at Epstein's home alongside other prominent individuals, and met with Epstein alongside Apollo co-founders Leon Black and Marc Rowan.
Key Relationships(6)
Harris attended gatherings at Epstein's Manhattan home and is documented in EFTA emails as having ongoing communications with Epstein from 2013-2016. Multiple anecdotal documents describe him as part of Epstein's elite guest list.
Harris was invited to a December 2014 breakfast at Epstein's home alongside Bill Gates, Reid Hoffman, and Ron Baron. Both appear as part of Epstein's social circle in multiple memoir-style documents.
Both Harris and Larry Summers are named in the same anecdotal documents as guests at Epstein's Manhattan gatherings. They co-appear in 11 shared documents.
Mort Zuckerman and Harris are both named as part of Epstein's social circle in anecdotal memoir documents. They co-appear in 12 shared documents.
Peter Thiel and Harris are both described as guests at Epstein's Manhattan home gatherings in multiple anecdotal documents.
Richard Axel (Nobel laureate in physiology) is named alongside Harris in descriptions of Epstein dinner conversations involving cancer research and signal intelligence analogies.
Timeline(3 events)
Earliest approximate date of documented business relationship between Harris and Epstein, based on DOJ-released EFTA email records.
Harris invited to a breakfast at Epstein's Manhattan home with Bill Gates, Reid Hoffman, and Ron Baron.
Approximate latest date of documented communications between Harris and Epstein in EFTA email records.
At a Glance
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Known Connections (1)
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Offshore Connections (3)
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Political Donations (183)
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Document Mentions
Email Mentions (1)
Schedule (15)
2013-10-22 to 2014-12-05 · 7 entries verified across multiple documents
Breakfast with Marc Rowen, Leon Black and Josh Harris
Breakfast with Marc Rowers, Leon Black and Josh Harris
Breakfast w/Marc Rowers, Leon Black and Josh Harris
Breakfast w/Marc Rowen, Leon Black and Josh Harris
Call w/Josh Harris
Call with Josh Harris
Appt with Josh Harris
Appointment with Josh Harris
Appt w/Josh Harris
Appt with Josh Harris
Appointment with Josh Harris
Tentative breakfast w/Josh Harris
Breakfast Party with Bill Gates, Josh Harris, Reid Hoffman and Ron Baron
Breakfast party with Bill Gates, Josh Harris, Reid Hoffman and Ron Baron
BREAKFAST Party w/Bill Gates, Josh Harris, Reid Hoffman and Ron Baron
About Josh Harris
Who is Josh Harris?
American billionaire businessman and co-founder of Apollo Global Management. Owner of the Washington Commanders (NFL), Philadelphia 76ers (NBA), and New Jersey Devils (NHL). DOJ-released EFTA emails document ongoing business relationship with Epstein from 2013 to 2016, including phone calls and at least one visit to Epstein's Manhattan home. Met with Epstein alongside Apollo co-founders Leon Black and Marc Rowan. Invited to a December 2014 breakfast at Epstein's home with Bill Gates, Reid Hoffman, and Ron Baron. Harris's spokesperson stated he 'never had an independent relationship with Jeffrey Epstein' and 'sought to prevent Epstein's attempts to develop a corporate relationship with Apollo.' No indication of involvement in sexual misconduct.
What is Josh Harris's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?
Josh Harris appears in 574 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 1 email from the Epstein investigation files. Connected to 1 other persons of interest.
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