DOJ files reveal FBI’s plan to probe if close friends David Copperfield and Jeffrey Epstein shared a ‘predilection for minors’ and swapped possible victims
DOJ Documents Uncover FBI’s Strategy to Investigate David Copperfield and Jeffrey Epstein’s Potential Involvement in Minor Sexual Exploitation
Newly released DOJ files expose the FBI’s intention to examine whether David Copperfield and Jeffrey Epstein collaborated in directing underage women toward each other, with the possibility of exchanging potential victims. The probe, detailed in the records, focused on their alleged shared interest in young girls.
FBI’s Initial Concerns Over Copperfield’s Influence
Law enforcement agents noted that the FBI’s leadership felt pressured by Copperfield’s financial clout, leading to a perception that the investigation was too easily dismissed. This, combined with other factors, caused the probe to be abandoned, according to the documents.
Closer Than Expected Ties Between Copperfield and Epstein
A thorough review of the DOJ’s records illustrates the gravity of Copperfield’s scrutiny during the 2007 investigation. The FBI described him as Epstein’s preferred ‘partner’ in criminal activities, highlighting their close association. Copperfield’s decision to leave his MGM Grand residency, though unexplained, follows his name appearing over 438 times in the released documents.
Details of the 2007 Raid and Copperfield’s Role
Copperfield’s final performance at the MGM Grand is scheduled for April 30, with 120 shows planned over the next eight weeks, some days featuring up to three performances. The DOJ emails reveal that prosecutors noted ‘multiple instances’ and sought to determine if Copperfield and Epstein conspired to direct possible victims toward one another.
Training Staff to Identify Young Women
The files show Copperfield maintained a ‘close relationship’ with Epstein and trained his team to discreetly select young women from his audiences, guiding them backstage for encounters. His personal list of contacts included Epstein’s name, suggesting a direct link between the two.
Internal Hesitation Halts the Investigation
Despite the probe’s initial momentum, it stalled due to internal reservations, with one official referring to the ‘higher-ups’ as being cautious. Copperfield’s wealth and power were cited as barriers to charging him, according to the documents.
Collaborative Efforts Between FBI Units
A memo dated December 12, 2007, from Seattle agents to Miami counterparts outlined findings that linked Copperfield to Epstein’s case. The Seattle team identified several potential witnesses in the Miami area, including women who had ties to Copperfield or worked for him. One witness claimed Epstein had ‘groomed’ her, while both were listed in Copperfield’s ‘business list’ of targeted individuals.
Subpoenas and Subsequent Legal Outcomes
The FBI subpoenaed Live Nation Entertainment for show programs and customer data from Copperfield’s events, allegedly to track Epstein’s distribution of complimentary tickets to his victims. The investigation into Copperfield unfolded concurrently with Epstein’s case, which spanned 2006 to 2008 and concluded in a plea deal.
The memo highlighted that evidence seized from Copperfield’s residence, warehouse, and the MGM Grand Hollywood Theater indicated multiple instances of him providing tickets to Epstein and his associates. A clear connection between Copperfield and Epstein exists that requires further investigation to determine if they both shared a predilection for minors. In addition, the investigation needs to determine if they engaged in referring possible victims to each other.
The FBI’s raid on Copperfield’s Las Vegas warehouse during the two-year inquiry into sexual assault allegations was part of this broader scrutiny. Copperfield’s residency at the MGM Grand, now ending, comes as his name remains prominent in the DOJ’s records, underscoring his entanglement in the case.
