Glossary & Terms
Quick reference guide to key terms, people, and organizations
Key People
Mette-Marit
Crown Princess of Norway. Subject of this archive due to documented contact with Jeffrey Epstein 2011-2014.
Jeffrey Epstein
American financier and convicted sex offender. Deceased (2019). Documents cover his correspondence and activities 2000-2019.
Ghislaine Maxwell
British socialite and associate of Epstein. Convicted and imprisoned.
Crown Prince Haakon
Husband of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and heir to Norwegian throne.
King Harald V
Current King of Norway and Mette-Marit father-in-law.
Organizations & Institutions
Royal Palace
Official residence of Norwegian monarchy. Issued statements regarding Mette-Marit connection.
Modum Bad
Norwegian spa and wellness facility associated with the royal family.
Norwegian Red Cross
Humanitarian organization. Mette-Marit charitable work mentioned in Epstein correspondence.
U.S. Department of Justice
Released the Epstein Files on January 30, 2026.
FBI
Federal Bureau of Investigation. Conducted investigation into Epstein.
Legal & Procedural Terms
Redaction
Information removed from a document before public release. Appears as black boxes in PDFs.
FOIA
Freedom of Information Act. U.S. law requiring release of government documents to the public.
Classified Document
Government document marked as sensitive due to national security.
Grand Jury
Legal proceeding that determines if charges should be filed. Information is protected and often redacted.
Subpoena
Legal order requiring someone to provide testimony or documents.
Document Types
Digital messages between parties. Largest category in archive.
Correspondence
Written communication including letters, memos, and business communication.
Travel Records
Flight itineraries, hotel reservations, travel plans, and movement logs.
Meeting Notes
Summaries of in-person meetings, phone calls, or discussions.
Archive-Specific Terms
Document ID
Unique identifier for each document. Used for citations and referencing.
Metadata
Information about a document: date, sender, recipient, subject, type, page count.
Checksum
Cryptographic hash that verifies a document has not been modified.
Collection
Grouped set of documents, organized by source, person, or topic.
Common Acronyms
DOJ
Department of Justice (U.S.)
FBI
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FOIA
Freedom of Information Act
Portable Document Format
CSV
Comma-Separated Values
SHA-256
Cryptographic hash function
OCR
Optical Character Recognition
JSON
JavaScript Object Notation
SDNY
Southern District of New York
Key People
Boris Nikolic
Venture capitalist and former chief science advisor to Bill Gates. Named as backup executor in Epstein's will. Mentioned in correspondence.
Lesley Groff
Executive assistant to Jeffrey Epstein. Managed scheduling, travel arrangements, and correspondence. Frequently appears in archive documents.
Sarah Kellen
Personal assistant to Epstein. Named in various legal proceedings. Appears in scheduling and travel documents.
Jean-Luc Brunel
French modeling agent and Epstein associate. Deceased (2022). Appears in correspondence and travel records.
Key Locations
Little St. James Island
Private island owned by Epstein in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Also known as "Epstein Island." Site of numerous documented visits and activities.
9 East 71st Street
Epstein's Manhattan townhouse. One of the largest private residences in New York City. Primary location referenced in correspondence.
358 El Brillo Way
Epstein's Palm Beach residence in Florida. Location of 2005 investigation. Frequently mentioned in documents.
Zorro Ranch
Epstein's 8,000-acre ranch in Stanley, New Mexico. Appears in travel records and property documents.
Teterboro Airport
Private airport in New Jersey frequently used for Epstein's flights. Appears in flight manifests.
Document Types
Email Thread
Connected series of email messages on a single topic. May include multiple senders, recipients, and replies. Common format in archive.
Text Message
SMS or other mobile messaging communication. May be extracted from phone records or device forensics.
Flight Manifest
Official record of passengers on an aircraft. Includes pilot logs from Epstein's private planes including the "Lolita Express."
Deposition Transcript
Sworn out-of-court testimony transcribed by a court reporter. Used in civil litigation discovery.
Court Filing
Documents submitted to the court including motions, briefs, and exhibits. May be sealed or unsealed.
Address Book / Contact List
Directory of contacts maintained by Epstein or associates. Often redacted to protect third parties.
Archive & Technical Terms
Document ID
Unique alphanumeric identifier assigned to each document in the archive. Format: PREFIX-YYYY-MM-DD-TYPE-NNN. Used for citations and references.
SHA-256 Hash
Cryptographic fingerprint of a document. 64-character string that changes if even one byte is modified. Used to verify document integrity.
Metadata
Data about a document: creation date, author, sender, recipient, subject, file size, page count, and modification history.
Checksum
Mathematical value computed from file contents. If two files have the same checksum, they are identical. Used for verification.
Chain of Custody
Documented history of who possessed a document from source to archive. Establishes authenticity and prevents tampering claims.
Version Control
System for tracking document changes over time. When corrections are made, both original and corrected versions are preserved.
Legal Terms
Redaction
Removal or obscuring of sensitive information from a document before public release. Appears as black boxes or white space in PDFs. May protect privacy, national security, or ongoing investigations.
Unsealed Documents
Court records previously kept confidential that have been made public by judicial order. The 2026 DOJ release included many previously sealed materials.
Deposition
Sworn testimony given outside of court, typically during pretrial discovery. Witness answers questions under oath with transcript produced.
Discovery
Legal process where parties exchange evidence and information before trial. Many archive documents originated from civil discovery.
Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA)
2008 agreement between Epstein and federal prosecutors that limited charges. Later ruled unconstitutional for failing to notify victims.
Protective Order
Court order limiting disclosure of sensitive information during litigation. Many documents were subject to protective orders before unsealing.
Subpoena
Legal order requiring someone to provide testimony or produce documents. Many archive materials were obtained through subpoenas.
Grand Jury
Legal body that determines if sufficient evidence exists to charge someone with a crime. Grand jury proceedings are secret; related documents often heavily redacted.