New York attorney who co-invested with Jeffrey Epstein and Robert Nederlander in the 1988 acquisition of Riddell Sports Inc. Listed in Epstein's 1997 address book as "Lenny Toboroff." Syracuse University graduate; J.D. from University of Michigan Law School. Admitted to the New York Bar in 1961. Has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court. Served as Vice President and Director of Riddell Sports Inc. (1988-2003) and Vice Chairman of Varsity Brands Inc. Also served as director of Steel Partners Acquisition Corp., NOVT Corporation, Asset Alliance Corp., Real Brands Inc., Worlds Inc., and LuxUrban Hotels.
In the 1988 Riddell deal, Epstein told Toboroff and Nederlander he raised his $1.6M share from a "Swiss banker" whose identity they could not know. Steven Hoffenberg later claimed the money came from him. Toboroff and Nederlander were alarmed when Epstein resisted giving depositions and brought in unauthorized co-investor Dick Snyder. A June 2010 email from Armando Fernandez, D.D.S. in the Epstein files lists "Joy Toboroff" and "lennycorp" among recipients, suggesting continued social network overlap.
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Background
New York attorney. B.A. from Syracuse University; J.D. from University of Michigan Law School. Admitted to New York Bar in 1961. Runs solo practice Leonard Toboroff P.C. Has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court. Served as VP and Director of Riddell Sports Inc. after the 1988 acquisition, continuing through the Varsity Spirit merger as Vice Chairman of Varsity Brands until 2003. Later served on boards of Steel Partners Acquisition Corp., NOVT Corporation, Asset Alliance Corp., Real Brands Inc., Worlds Inc., and LuxUrban Hotels.
Epstein Connection
Listed in Epstein's 1997 address book as 'Lenny Toboroff.' Co-invested with Epstein and Robert Nederlander in the 1988 Riddell Sports acquisition. Epstein claimed his funds came from a Swiss banker; Hoffenberg said the money came from Towers Financial. Toboroff grew alarmed when Epstein resisted depositions about his funding sources. A 2010 email in the Epstein files shows continued social overlap through Armando Fernandez, D.D.S. The Riddell investment was detailed in the 2003 Vanity Fair investigation by Vicky Ward.
Key Allegations(4)
Listed in Epstein's 1997 address book as 'Lenny Toboroff'
documentedCo-invested with Epstein in 1988 Riddell acquisition; Epstein misrepresented funding source
documentedGrew alarmed when Epstein resisted giving depositions about his money
documentedSocial network overlap via Armando Fernandez email listing 'Joy Toboroff' and 'lennycorp'
documentedLegal Status
Named in 1997 black book and Vanity Fair investigation. Not implicated in any Epstein-related wrongdoing.
Key Relationships(2)
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Timeline(7 events)
Admitted to New York Bar
Co-invested with Epstein and Nederlander in Riddell Sports Inc. acquisition
Epstein gave deposition claiming only $300K of his own money in the deal
Listed in Epstein's address book as 'Lenny Toboroff'
Riddell investment detailed in Vanity Fair article by Vicky Ward
Left Varsity Brands board after 15 years as Vice Chairman
Social overlap: Fernandez email lists 'Joy Toboroff' and 'lennycorp' among recipients
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About Leonard Toboroff
Who is Leonard Toboroff?
New York attorney who co-invested with Jeffrey Epstein and Robert Nederlander in the 1988 acquisition of Riddell Sports Inc. Listed in Epstein's 1997 address book as "Lenny Toboroff." Syracuse University graduate; J.D. from University of Michigan Law School. Admitted to the New York Bar in 1961. Has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court. Served as Vice President and Director of Riddell Sports Inc. (1988-2003) and Vice Chairman of Varsity Brands Inc. Also served as director of Steel Partners Acquisition Corp., NOVT Corporation, Asset Alliance Corp., Real Brands Inc., Worlds Inc., and LuxUrban Hotels. In the 1988 Riddell deal, Epstein told Toboroff and Nederlander he raised his $1.6M share from a "Swiss banker" whose identity they could not know. Steven Hoffenberg later claimed the money came from him. Toboroff and Nederlander were alarmed when Epstein resisted giving depositions and brought in unauthorized co-investor Dick Snyder. A June 2010 email from Armando Fernandez, D.D.S. in the Epstein files lists "Joy Toboroff" and "lennycorp" among recipients, suggesting continued social network overlap.
What is Leonard Toboroff's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?
Leonard Toboroff appears in 28 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 0 emails from the Epstein investigation files.
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