Newly released FBI documents from 2007 indicate a "clear connection" between magician David Copperfield and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting they may have shared a predilection for minors and referred potential victims to each other. The files, part of the latest tranche released by the US Department of Justice, show that FBI agents in Seattle sought further investigation into the relationship.
The 2007 memo detailed that Copperfield's business list included women noted as "Jeff Epstein guest[s]" and that Epstein reportedly described one as "not loyal, doesn't play the game". Evidence seized from Copperfield's properties also showed he provided complimentary tickets to Epstein and his guests on numerous occasions. The memo noted a 13-year gap in Copperfield's records from 1993 to 2005, a period when Epstein would have been aware of investigations into his own misconduct.
Copperfield has never been charged with any illegal conduct and has consistently denied wrongdoing. His lawyers previously stated he was "not a friend" of Epstein, describing them as "at most acquaintances". The FBI investigation into Copperfield began after a rape allegation by a Seattle woman, Lacey Carroll, in 2007, but was dropped in 2010 without charges.
The documents also reveal discussions between prosecutors in Seattle and Miami, with concerns over evidence preservation in the Epstein case. The new release adds to the growing trove of Epstein-related files, shedding light on his extensive network.
