Epstein and Billionaire Psychiatrist Discussed Disguises, Plastic Surgery to Avoid Trouble

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Newly released Department of Justice documents reveal that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his longtime friend, billionaire psychiatrist Dr. Henry Jarecki, exchanged emails in 2009 about ways to avoid law enforcement, including using disguises, plastic surgery, and obtaining multiple passports. The email, sent by Jarecki's assistant, contained a detailed list of steps for "trouble avoidance" and "post-trouble" actions such as "gathering evidence on veracity and character of victim(s) and prosecution witnesses." The revelations further highlight the close relationship between Epstein and Jarecki, who traveled on Epstein's private jet and spent time with him in the Caribbean.

Why it matters

The email exchange provides a rare glimpse into the mindset of Epstein and his associates as he neared the end of his 13-month prison sentence in Florida for solicitation of prostitution. It raises troubling questions about the lengths Epstein and his powerful friends were willing to go to evade law enforcement and accountability for his crimes.

The details

The May 1, 2009 email from Jarecki, titled "What If I Get Caught," was sent to Epstein and contained a lengthy bullet-point list of steps to "escape law enforcement," including "don't use credit cards," "computer security," "disguises," "plastic surgeon," and "documents generation: birth certificate, driver's license." The email also discussed the importance of "multiple passports" and "money abroad" for "flight" and "hiding or overseas." Jarecki, a wealthy psychiatrist who founded the company MovieFone, had a close relationship with Epstein, traveling on his private jet and spending time with him in the Caribbean.

• In May 2009, Jarecki sent the email to Epstein.
• In July 2009, Epstein emailed Jarecki to announce he was "home and free" after being released from custody in Palm Beach.

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