What Was the Black Book?
Jeffrey Epstein maintained a detailed contact database — known as the “little black book” or “black book” — containing names, addresses, phone numbers, and notes for over 1,000 individuals.
The book included celebrities, politicians, scientists, business leaders, royalty, and — critically — potential victims and girl recruiters.
How It Became Public
Alfredo Rodriguez Theft
Alfredo Rodriguez, Epstein’s Palm Beach house manager, secretly copied the address book while working for Epstein. After Epstein’s 2008 conviction, Rodriguez attempted to sell the book to investigators and media for $50,000.
This led to his own prosecution for obstruction of justice — he was convicted and sentenced to 18 months in 2010. Rodriguez died of cancer in 2015.
Court Appearance
The book entered the public record through civil litigation. Gawker obtained and published the full contact list in 2015, creating a media sensation.
Notable Entries
The book contains contact information for figures including:
- Bill Clinton (multiple numbers)
- Donald Trump (multiple numbers)
- Prince Andrew
- Michael Bloomberg
- Ehud Barak (former Israeli PM)
- Tony Blair
- Mick Jagger
- Courtney Love
- Stephen Hawking
- Naomi Campbell
Important Context
Presence in the address book means only that Epstein had their contact information. Many individuals listed had no other documented connection to Epstein’s criminal activities.
Significance
The black book was significant because it showed the breadth of Epstein’s elite connections and helped investigators identify potential witnesses and associates for questioning in subsequent cases.