Question
Who is Lesley Groff and what work did she do for Epstein?
Answer
Lesley Groff was one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most important and longest-serving personal assistants, managing his affairs in New York for approximately a decade.
Her responsibilities: Groff served as a core member of Epstein’s household staff in New York, with responsibilities that included:
- Managing his daily schedule and appointments
- Coordinating travel arrangements
- Managing communications with women in Epstein’s orbit
- Acting as a point of contact for scheduling massage appointments
Multiple victim accounts describe Groff as a key coordinator who managed access to Epstein and who was aware of the nature of his massage operation.
Position in the operation: Like Sarah Kellen, Groff occupied a tier of the organization that sat between Epstein and the victims — managing logistics and communications in ways that made the operation function smoothly. Evidence suggests she had knowledge of the nature of the activities she was scheduling.
The NPA immunity: Groff was among the individuals explicitly named in the 2008 non-prosecution agreement as a potential co-conspirator receiving immunity from federal prosecution through the NPA. This provision has been one of the most criticized aspects of the NPA.
Defamation lawsuit: At some point after the NPA, Groff was involved in litigation related to allegations made about her role. She has maintained a low public profile.
No criminal charges: Like the other named assistants, Groff has not been criminally charged. The NPA’s immunity provisions, combined with the lack of subsequent prosecutorial action, have meant that her role has been examined only in civil proceedings.
Sources
- NPA documentation (2008)
- Civil deposition records
- Miami Herald investigative reporting (2018)