According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Martha Stewart appears in 437 case documents, and 13 email records in the Epstein files.
American media personality, businesswoman, television host, and founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. Stewart built a multibillion-dollar lifestyle empire encompassing television, magazines, books, and merchandise before her 2004 federal conviction on charges of obstruction of justice and securities fraud related to ImClone stock trading. Stewart's connections to the Epstein case files are documented through several channels. DOJ-released EFTA emails show that Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff exchanged cell phone numbers with Stewart's assistant in 2013. Groff subsequently invited Stewart to a dinner gathering that would include Epstein, Woody Allen, and Soon-Yi Previn; the same social circle that appears throughout Epstein's post-conviction correspondence.
A calendar entry in the EFTA documents, labeled "martha stewart st. croix," blocks off time on December 26, 2013, corresponding to the period when Epstein maintained a primary residence on Little St. James in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Stewart also appears on a 2010 publicist email listing 43 people invited to a Christmas gathering at which Epstein was present. An Epstein-linked Bear Stearns account, titled "International Charitable Interests," held a short position of 2,000 shares in Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia stock valued at approximately $32,900 as of December 2001; during the period when Stewart's own insider trading troubles were beginning to emerge, raising questions about whether Epstein had advance knowledge of her legal problems. Additionally, attorney Gerald Lefcourt represented both Stewart during her ImClone-related proceedings and served as part of Epstein's defense team during the Palm Beach investigation. Stewart appears in 379 documents and 13 email records.
No direct email correspondence between Stewart and Epstein has been identified. No allegations of wrongdoing have been made against Stewart in connection with Epstein's criminal conduct.
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Martha Stewart 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
Martha Stewart is an American media personality, businesswoman, and television host who founded Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (MSLO). She became one of the most recognized brands in American lifestyle media. Stewart was convicted in 2004 on charges related to obstruction of justice and making false statements to federal investigators in connection with a stock trading case involving ImClone Systems. Multiple documents in the Epstein case files reference this conviction as an example of powerful figures who have faced legal consequences.
Stewart's name appears across dozens of documents in the Epstein case files, though the vast majority of these references are incidental -- she is cited as a cultural reference point, as a client of attorney Gerald Lefcourt (who also represented Epstein), or her media brand is mentioned in passing contexts. A smaller subset of evidence, primarily from DOJ-released EFTA records, suggests more direct logistical contact between Epstein's office and Stewart's circle in 2013.
Epstein Connection
Martha Stewart's connection to the Epstein case is documented at several levels. First, attorney Gerald Lefcourt, who represented Stewart in her own legal proceedings, was also part of Jeffrey Epstein's defense team during the Palm Beach investigation, as noted in multiple documents. Second, a December 2001 Bear Stearns financial statement for an account titled 'International Charitable Interests' -- an Epstein-linked entity -- shows a short position of 2,000 shares in Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia stock. Third, the person description references DOJ-released EFTA emails indicating that Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff exchanged cell phone numbers with Stewart's assistant in 2013, a calendar entry for 'martha stewart st. croix' blocking off time on December 26, 2013, and a dinner invitation from Groff to Stewart involving Epstein, Woody Allen, and Soon-Yi Previn. Stewart also reportedly appeared on a 2010 publicist email listing 43 people headed to a Christmas gathering at which Epstein was present. No documents allege Stewart had knowledge of or involvement in any criminal activity by Epstein.
Key Allegations(5)
An Epstein-linked Bear Stearns account ('International Charitable Interests') held a short position of 2,000 shares of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia stock as of December 2001.
documentedAttorney Gerald Lefcourt, who represented Martha Stewart in her federal case, was also part of Jeffrey Epstein's defense team during the Palm Beach investigation.
documentedEpstein's assistant Lesley Groff exchanged cell phone numbers with Stewart's assistant in 2013 and later invited Stewart to dinner with Epstein, Woody Allen, and Soon-Yi Previn, per DOJ-released EFTA records.
allegedA calendar entry for 'martha stewart st. croix' blocks off time on December 26, 2013, suggesting a planned interaction or scheduling note in Epstein's orbit.
allegedStewart appeared on a 2010 publicist email listing 43 people headed to a Christmas gathering at which Epstein was present.
allegedLegal Status
Martha Stewart is not charged, investigated, or alleged to have been involved in any criminal activity related to Jeffrey Epstein. She appears in the case files primarily as an incidental reference -- as an example of powerful people who faced legal consequences (her own 2004 conviction), as a client of attorney Gerald Lefcourt who also represented Epstein, and through logistical scheduling records in Epstein's assistant's emails. An Epstein-linked financial entity held a short position in her company's stock.
Key Relationships(4)
Person description states DOJ-released EFTA emails show Epstein's assistant exchanged contact information with Stewart's assistant in 2013 and invited Stewart to dinner with Epstein. An Epstein-linked entity also held short positions in Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia stock (efta-efta00199200).
Lesley Groff, Epstein's assistant, reportedly exchanged cell phone numbers with Stewart's assistant and invited Stewart to dinner with Epstein, Woody Allen, and Soon-Yi Previn, per DOJ-released EFTA emails referenced in person description.
Attorney Gerald Lefcourt represented both Martha Stewart and Jeffrey Epstein. Multiple documents note Lefcourt's client list included 'Russell Crowe, Martha Stewart and Abbie Hoffman' in the context of Epstein's Palm Beach defense team (d-32626, d-14780, efta-efta00225044).
Soon-Yi Previn co-occurs in 10 shared documents. Person description states Groff invited Stewart to dinner with Epstein, Woody Allen, and Soon-Yi.
Timeline(4 events)
Bear Stearns account statement for 'International Charitable Interests' (Epstein-linked entity) shows a short position of 2,000 shares of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia stock valued at approximately $32,900.
Attorney Gerald Lefcourt, who had represented Martha Stewart, becomes part of Epstein's defense team during the Palm Beach investigation. Multiple press reports and case documents reference his prior representation of Stewart.
Stewart reportedly appeared on a publicist email listing 43 people headed to a Christmas gathering at which Epstein was present (per person description; no corresponding document provided).
Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff reportedly exchanged cell phone numbers with Stewart's assistant, and a calendar entry for 'martha stewart st. croix' was logged for December 26, 2013. Groff later invited Stewart to dinner with Epstein, Woody Allen, and Soon-Yi Previn (per person description referencing DOJ-released EFTA emails).
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Email Mentions (13)
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About Martha Stewart
Who is Martha Stewart?
American media personality, businesswoman, television host, and founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. Stewart built a multibillion-dollar lifestyle empire encompassing television, magazines, books, and merchandise before her 2004 federal conviction on charges of obstruction of justice and securities fraud related to ImClone stock trading. Stewart's connections to the Epstein case files are documented through several channels. DOJ-released EFTA emails show that Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff exchanged cell phone numbers with Stewart's assistant in 2013. Groff subsequently invited Stewart to a dinner gathering that would include Epstein, Woody Allen, and Soon-Yi Previn; the same social circle that appears throughout Epstein's post-conviction correspondence. A calendar entry in the EFTA documents, labeled "martha stewart st. croix," blocks off time on December 26, 2013, corresponding to the period when Epstein maintained a primary residence on Little St. James in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Stewart also appears on a 2010 publicist email listing 43 people invited to a Christmas gathering at which Epstein was present. An Epstein-linked Bear Stearns account, titled "International Charitable Interests," held a short position of 2,000 shares in Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia stock valued at approximately $32,900 as of December 2001; during the period when Stewart's own insider trading troubles were beginning to emerge, raising questions about whether Epstein had advance knowledge of her legal problems. Additionally, attorney Gerald Lefcourt represented both Stewart during her ImClone-related proceedings and served as part of Epstein's defense team during the Palm Beach investigation. Stewart appears in 379 documents and 13 email records. No direct email correspondence between Stewart and Epstein has been identified. No allegations of wrongdoing have been made against Stewart in connection with Epstein's criminal conduct.
What is Martha Stewart's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?
Martha Stewart appears in 437 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 13 emails from the Epstein investigation files.
Is Martha Stewart in the Epstein files?
Yes. Martha Stewart is referenced in 437 documents from the Epstein case files, including court filings, FBI reports, and DOJ releases.
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