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Epstein sought Woody Allen’s company to rebuild social standing, Le Monde says
Le Monde says Jeffrey Epstein approached filmmaker Woody Allen in 2010 as part of an effort to regain standing among international elites.
The newspaper based its account on documents released by the US Justice Department.
It says Epstein gave Allen gifts over nine years, including private-jet trips, an iPhone, an Apple Watch and clothing.
Epstein tried to influence casting for some Allen films from 2010 to 2017, seeking roles for young women from his circle whom he called assistants, according to the newspaper.
The two exchanged emails until 2018, and Epstein also spent time with Allen’s wife, Soon-Yi Previn, and did favors for the family.
Epstein had been convicted in 2008 of prostitution-related crimes, including procuring a minor, and died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges.
Le Monde said Jeffrey Epstein cultivated a relationship with filmmaker Woody Allen from 2010 to regain social standing among international elites.
The report was based on documents released by the US Department of Justice.
Epstein gave Allen gifts worth thousands of euros over nine years, including private-jet trips and branded items.
The pair first reportedly met at a dinner at Epstein’s home in New York in December 2010.
Epstein also tried to influence casting for some of Allen’s films between 2010 and 2017, the report said.
- Who
- Jeffrey Epstein and filmmaker Woody Allen.
- What
- Le Monde said Epstein sought Allen’s company to rebuild his social standing and gave him gifts.
- When
- Their first reported meeting was in December 2010. Their emails continued until 2018.
- Where
- They reportedly first met at Epstein’s home in New York.
- Why
- Epstein was seeking to regain prestige among international elites after his 2008 conviction.
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Epstein was convicted of crimes related to prostitution, including soliciting a minor.
Epstein and Allen reportedly first met at a dinner at Epstein’s home in New York.
Photographs showed Epstein and Allen walking in Paris’s Saint-Germain-des-Prés district.
Epstein tried to influence casting for some of Allen’s films, according to Le Monde.
Epstein and Allen continued exchanging emails.
Epstein died by suicide in prison while awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking minors.
- First reported meeting
- December 2010
- Meeting place
- Epstein’s home, New York
- Reported gifts
- Items worth thousands of euros over nine years
- Casting efforts
- 2010–2017
- Email exchanges
- Continued until 2018
- Epstein’s death
- 2019