Jeffrey A. Schantz

Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management Corporate Account Authorization (EFTA01282376) for J Epstein Virgin Islands Foundation Inc shows Schantz authorized on the brokerage account at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc with powers to deposit deliver assign withdraw and transfer funds and securities. Account opened September 2000 per document checklist (EFTA01268689).

Schantz was authorized signatory on FirstBank Puerto Rico commercial checking account for Epstein Virgin Islands Foundation Inc T/A Enhanced Education, opened 09/07/2000. Account authorized signatories were Jeffrey Epstein and Jeffrey A Schantz. This was the ONLY FirstBank account listing Schantz - all later accounts (2001+) list Darren K Indyke instead, showing the transition period.

Trust One (Nov 8 2001) designated 10M bequest to Jeffrey A. Schantz upon Epstein death, equal to bequest to Mark Lawrence Epstein (brother). Also named Schantz and Joseph Pagano as directors of successor charitable org if Epstein Interests ceased to qualify.

FedEx records (Nov 29, 2001) show Schantz sending packages from NYSG to Stangelber Sons Heating & Cooling, 1079 Front Street, Uniondale NY 11553 - a personal HVAC contractor. The use of NYSG's FedEx account for what appears to be personal contractor correspondence mirrors the pattern seen with other Epstein employees who mixed personal and business expenses on Epstein accounts.

FEC records show Schantz donated 2000 to Kerry Committee in 2002 listing NYSG LLC as employer from Hewlett NY. Recent donations (2023-2025) show bipartisan pattern: Nikki Haley 1597.50, Trump/NRSC 4277, Harris 1000, George Latimer 2500, Ted Cruz 250. Current addresses Delray Beach FL and Lakewood Ranch/Bradenton FL. Occupation listed as architect or retired.

FEC donation history (2002-2025) reveals bipartisan pattern tracking Epstein network interests. Pre-departure: 2K to Kerry (2002) as NYSG employee. Post-departure via Hewlett Bay Associates LLC: 2.5K NRSC (2020), 500 Rubio (2022). Recent retirement donations (2024-25) from Delray Beach/Boca Raton FL totaling ~15K to both parties (WinRed, NRSC, Ted Cruz, Dave McCormick AND ActBlue, Harris for President, George Latimer). Consistent with maintaining bipartisan access network.

FedEx records show Schantz handling tax and legal correspondence: Mar 28, 2002 shipment to Karen Zimmerman at Internal Revenue Service, 200 N High St, Columbus OH; Dec 21, 2001 to Susan A Cohen at Vorys Sater Seymour Pease (Columbus OH law firm); multiple shipments to Dan Jaffe at same firm. Also sent packages to Ed Spector at Merrill Lynch and Herb Wolman at Insurance Office (Columbus OH). The Columbus OH focus suggests Wexner-related tax/legal work since Wexner HQ is there.

Jeffrey A. Schantz from Hewlett NY donated ,000 to Kerry Committee (2x ,000 on 2002-06-30) listing employer as NEW YORK STRATEGY GROUP LLC. This is the same Epstein entity (NYSG) listed by Indyke and Groff. Schantz is now in Delray Beach/Bradenton FL, lists occupation as architect/retired, and is an active political donor to both parties. Schantz is a previously unidentified Epstein associate who was employed at NYSG alongside Indyke and Groff.

Second Amendment to Trust One (EFTA01266322) deleted the 10M bequest to Schantz: I hereby delete Article FIRST paragraph II subparagraph c which provides a bequest to JEFFREY A SCHANTZ. Combined with First Codicil removing Schantz as Executor (Jun 2003) and trust amendment replacing him with Maxwell/Zicherman as co-Trustees this represents complete severance from all Epstein legal structures.

Oct 2003 JPMorgan Private Bank statement for NYSG LLC (account 739-123B0) shows book transfer to 'JEFFREY A SCHANTZ, HEWLETT NY 11557-251, ORG: NEW YORK STRATEGY GROUP, LLC' alongside transfer to Darren K Indyke. Statement shows NYSG maintained money market investment account with JPMorgan with balance around $335-960K. Schantz's Hewlett NY 11557 address appears repeatedly across FedEx records.

NYSG LLC JPMorgan Private Bank statement Oct 2003 (EFTA01514000) shows Book Transfer of 500000 to Jeffrey A Schantz Hewlett NY 11557 from NYSG LLC on Oct 17. Same statement shows 200000 transfer to Darren K Indyke. Epstein funded NYSG with 1000000 transfer on Oct 16.

Post-Epstein entity Hewlett Bay Associates LLC established in Rye Brook NY (800 Westchester Ave S414) circa 2007 per BBB records. Schantz used this entity for FEC donations in 2020-2022 listing occupation as LAWYER: 2500 to NRSC (Nov 2020) and 500 to Marco Rubio for Senate (Sep 2022), both from Boca Raton FL. Entity name references his former Hewlett Bay Park NY residence, suggesting continuity of Epstein-era identity.

Deutsche Bank (Chase Manhattan) account opening document for what appears to be Epstein Virgin Islands Foundation shows Jeffrey E. Epstein as President and Jeffrey A. Schantz as VP/Sec (Vice President/Secretary). Account address: 6100 Red Hook Quarter Suite B-3, St. Thomas USVI 00802. This confirms Schantz held dual VP/Secretary roles across banking relationships, not just the corporate charter.

FedEx invoice (EFTA01319611, May 18 1999) shows Schantz sending priority overnight envelope from J EPSTEIN & CO INC at 457 Madison Ave to TIM LYONS at TIC LIMITED WC, THREE LIMITED PKWY, GAHANNA OH 43230 — this is The Limited Inc (L Brands) world headquarters, Leslie Wexner's company. Combined with shipments to 'ON JAFFE' at 2209 Frenleaf Lane Columbus OH and 'HERB WOLMAN' at 38 Jefferson Ave Columbus OH, establishes at least 3 separate NYSG-to-Columbus/Wexner-orbit delivery channels.

FedEx shipping analysis reveals Schantz as central logistics node: sent packages from NYSG/J. Epstein & Co to at least 3 Columbus OH addresses (TIC Limited/Wexner HQ, Herb Wolman/insurance, On Jaffe), Chris-Craft Industries/Boca Raton (Herbert Siegel), Ranieri & Co/Uniondale (Lewis Ranieri), Sales Austin Brown & Wood/Chicago (Silas Findley), Anne Hailey, and Shannon at Zorro Ranch NM. Also received packages at his home (1257 Veeder Dr, Hewlett NY) and at El San Juan Hotel (Puerto Rico, Mar 2002) and Ritz Carlton San Juan (per F1996). Shipping account transitioned from 'J EPSTEIN & CO INC' (1999) to 'NYSG LLC' (2001+), both at 457 Madison Ave.

Nov 26 2003 GMax Message from Michelle states I spoke to Lauren and she says that on Oct 21 Jeff Schantz approved her holiday request for Dec 22 to Jan 2. This shows Schantz had staff management authority at NYSG, approving vacation for Lauren (likely Lauren Kwintner notary who appears on Will documents).

FedEx invoice (EFTA01316638, Dec 26 2003) shows NYSG LLC sending to BOB PEPRO at RANIERI & CO INC, 50 CHARLES LINDBERGH BLVD 500, UNIONDALE NY 11553. Ranieri & Co was founded by Lewis Ranieri, the pioneer of mortgage-backed securities. This establishes an Epstein-Ranieri business link through NYSG, extending the network beyond previously known financial connections. Schantz was operational intermediary for these transmissions.

Dec 6, 2016 email exchange: Mark Epstein asked Jeffrey 'Does Jeff Schantz still work for you?' Jeffrey replied 'Left 13 years ago' and 'No bad guy.' This dates Schantz's departure to approximately 2003, consistent with the Second Amendment to Trust One (Dec 2004) deleting Schantz's bequest. Epstein's characterization 'No bad guy' suggests amicable separation, not termination for cause.

Dec 6 2016 email: Mark L Epstein asks Jeffrey Epstein Does Jeff Schantz still work for you? Epstein responds Left 13 years ago placing departure at approximately 2003. This aligns with First Codicil (Jun 27 2003) replacing Schantz/Hoffman as executors with Jarecki/Cayne.

FedEx records (1999-2004) show Schantz shipped dozens of packages from J Epstein & Co/NYSG at 457 Madison Ave to Wexner-connected entities: Tim Lyons at The Limited Inc/Three Limited Pkwy, Gahanna OH; Steve Hutkai at The Limited Inc; Peg Ugland at NA Property Inc (New Albany); Paul Burkhardt at New Albany Property Inc; Karl Koon at Abigail House, New Albany OH; Donna Larsen at The Limited Inc; Vickie Sweigart at Chris-Craft Industries (Boca Raton). Also shipped to Zorro Ranch (Gary Kerney), USVI (Marjorie Robert at Opal Rise Executive Office), and personal items to Bob Gold (LA).

FedEx records show at least 2 shipments from Schantz at NYSG to Vicki/Vickie Sweigart at Chris-Craft Industries Inc, 5355 Town Center Rd Suite 200, Boca Raton FL (May 1, 2001 and Jul 28, 2001). Chris-Craft was controlled by Herbert Siegel, billionaire media mogul who sold to Viacom in 2000 for $16B. Siegel was known Epstein associate. This links Schantz to the Epstein-Siegel financial relationship.

Trust One amendment (EFTA01266298) states: I hereby remove JEFFREY A SCHANTZ as a co-Trustee of the trust and designate GHISLAINE MAXWELL and IRA ZICHERMAN as successor co-Trustees in his place. Executed in 2003 with notarization by Paul Hoffman (USVI) Harry Beller (NY for Maxwell) and Anna Vero (NY for Zicherman). Schantz was the only person whose removal required replacement by TWO successors.

1998 SDNY court opinion (USA v. Epstein re: lease dispute) identifies Schantz as 'Epstein's transaction counsel' who conducted telephone conference with OFM's Richard Massey on April 19, 1996 regarding Epstein's exercise of right of first refusal on a lease and request to sublet to Fisher. This confirms Schantz was acting as attorney for Epstein in real estate transactions by 1996 at latest.

1998 federal case USA v. Epstein (96-cv-8307 SDNY, 27 F.Supp.2d 404) reveals Schantz role as Epstein's 'transaction counsel' in State Department property dispute over 401 Broadway lease. On April 19, 1996 Schantz negotiated with Richard Massey of OFM (Office of Foreign Missions), allegedly obtaining oral consent for subletting. Schantz also granted power of attorney over property (1996). Case type 230 (Rent Lease & Ejectment) shows Schantz handled even routine real estate matters for Epstein, consistent with total in-house counsel role.

The Hart Trust (EFTA01295536 and EFTA01385730) dating to approximately 1998-1999 names Schantz as successor Trustee if no other trustee is acting: If at any time no Trustee is acting and no successor has been designated JEFFREY A SCHANTZ is appointed as successor Trustee. This predates the 2001 trusts and shows Schantz was embedded in Epstein financial architecture from at least 1998.

The Hart Trust agreement (dated 199_ - year partially illegible) between Jeffrey E. Epstein as Grantor and Trustee names Schantz as successor trustee: 'If at any time no Trustee is acting and no successor has been designated or no successor who has been designated is available to act, JEFFREY A. SCHANTZ is appointed as successor Trustee.' This pre-dates the 2001 Trust and shows Schantz was embedded in Epstein's trust architecture from at least the late 1990s.

Epstein's original will (undated, pre-2003) named Schantz and Paul Hoffman as co-Executors and gave Schantz singular authority to designate/remove successor Executors. The will directed ALL property to Trust One (Epstein + Schantz as Trustees). This is the most powerful fiduciary position in the entire estate structure - Schantz controlled both the trust AND the will's execution.

Schantz held multiple officer positions in J. Epstein Virgin Islands Foundation: Vice President, Secretary, and listed address as 6100 Red Hook Quarter Suite B-3, American Yacht Harbor, St. Thomas VI 00802 (same as FTC/Epstein office). Paul Hoffman held VP and separate address at 41-42 Kongens Gade. Epstein was Treasurer. Articles show Schantz as founding trustee alongside Hoffman and Epstein.

J Epstein Virgin Islands Foundation Inc articles of incorporation and bylaws (EFTA01298351 EFTA01298347) show Schantz as founding Trustee alongside Paul Hoffman and Jeffrey Epstein. The Foundation was organized under USVI Nonprofit Corporations Law as a 501c3 for charitable educational and scientific purposes with principal office at 41-42 Kongens Gade St Thomas.

FTC v. Citibank D.V.I. opinion (EFTA01386058) reveals full scope of Schantz role as FTC advisor/counsel: (1) FTC advisors including Schantz contacted Citibank employee Davison seeking help replacing AIG as fund manager (Schantz Decl para 5); (2) Schantz participated in information-gathering from Citibank, SSB (Salomon Smith Barney), and Chase Manhattan trustee about AIG fund investor identities (Schantz Decl paras 6-8); (3) FTC attorney arranged telephone conference with Citibank/SSB reps in Aug 2001 where they learned SSB had investment banking conflict with AIG. The 10M investment originated Aug 2, 1999 via Citibank loan with express condition money be used exclusively for AIG-managed venture. Amended June 15, 2000 extending to Aug 2, 2001.

Trust Two revocation document (EFTA01266357) confirms Schantz was co-trustee of BOTH Trust One AND Trust Two simultaneously from Nov 8, 2001. Both trusts were restructured on Jan 27, 2012 replacing Schantz with Darren K. Indyke, Jes Staley, and Andrew Farkas as Trustees. Staley never executed the Amended agreements. Both trusts revoked October 2012. The Second Amendment to Trust One (Dec 2004, EFTA01266322) deleted Schantz bequest AND redirected 20M to Trust Two, suggesting Trust Two was the vehicle for assets Schantz had been designated to receive.

Trust Two agreement (EFTA01266334) shows Schantz was also co-Trustee with Epstein of Trust Two dated Nov 8 2001. Trust Two sole beneficiary on Grantor death was KELLY BOVINO at 100 percent. Trust Two later revoked along with Trust One when Indyke/Farkas became trustees and both trusts were terminated.

Trust Two agreement (Nov 8, 2001) gave Schantz extraordinary power: JEFFREY A. SCHANTZ was 'authorized to designate one or more additional or successor Trustees' and 'further authorized to remove any Trustee acting hereunder.' If Schantz resigned or could not act, Epstein would assume these powers. This made Schantz the de facto controller of both trusts - he could appoint and fire trustees at will.

Trust Two (Nov 8, 2001) named Kelly Bovino as 100% beneficiary upon Epstein death, with Schantz as co-trustee alongside Epstein. Bovino was later accused by Virginia Giuffre of sexual abuse, ignored a federal subpoena in the Maxwell case, and was identified as an Epstein procurer. Schantz thus administered a trust vehicle whose sole beneficiary was an alleged co-conspirator in Epstein's trafficking operation, suggesting potential knowledge of or complicity in the broader scheme.

Jeffrey A. Schantz was deeply embedded in Epsteins legal structure: (1) Co-Trustee with Epstein of Jeffrey E. Epstein 2001 Trust One and Trust Two (Nov 8, 2001); (2) Named Executor of Epsteins will with Paul Hoffman; (3) Authorized to designate successor Executors and remove Executors; (4) VP of JEGE Inc (aircraft holding); (5) VP at 6100 Red Hook Quarter, Suite B-3, St Thomas VI. Schantz was later removed as co-Trustee and replaced by Ghislaine Maxwell and Ira Zicherman. A December 2004 amendment deleted bequest to Schantz.

Will codicil progression shows systematic Schantz removal: Original Dec 2001 names Schantz and Hoffman as Executors. First Codicil Jun 2003 replaces with Jarecki and Cayne. Trust amendment same period removes Schantz as co-Trustee replacing with Maxwell and Zicherman. Second Amendment deletes 10M bequest. Complete severance circa mid-2003.

Citibank NA v. Epstein (SDNY 1:02-cv-05332, Judge Sidney H. Stein) identified on CourtListener as the parallel New York action to FTC v. Citibank (D.V.I. 2002-108). Filed July 11, 2002, terminated July 26, 2005. Parties: Citibank NA (plaintiff), Jeffrey E. Epstein and Financial Trust Company Inc (defendants). Defense attorneys: Gerald B. Lefcourt (criminal defense legend), Marshall Howard Fishman. Citibank alleged Epstein defaulted on TWO separate 10M promissory notes (total 20M). Epstein/FTC filed preemptive suit in USVI where Schantz provided sworn declaration. SDNY docket entry 21 (Oct 24, 2002) references supplemental declaration of Edward S. Feig describing Citibank's actions as mudslinging tactics.

Second Amendment to Trust One (Dec 2004, notarized by Lauren J. Kwintner) explicitly deleted the subparagraph providing bequest to 'JEFFREY A. SCHANTZ or if he is not then living to his then living issue.' Same amendment increased Trust Two distribution from original amount to $20M. This formalized the financial separation after Schantz's ~2003 departure.

LDA lobbying records reveal 'JEFF SCHANTZ' (ID 29441) registered as federal lobbyist for JGW INTERNATIONAL LTD in 2006, lobbying on behalf of PROTONEX TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION on Defense and Homeland Security issues. Registration filed 2006 Year-End (July-Dec 2006), with a Year-End 2007 report showing No Activity. Co-lobbyist was Andrew Wilson. This is the only federal lobbying registration for any Schantz matching this profile. Protonex was a portable fuel cell maker (later acquired by Ballard Power). JGW International was a DC lobbying firm.

Schantz provided sworn declaration (Schantz Decl. para 5) in Financial Trust Company vs Citibank litigation over AIG investment fund management. Declaration confirmed FTC advisors contacted Citibank employees to coordinate replacement of AIG fund manager in spring 2001. This establishes Schantz had direct operational role in FTC's investment activities, not merely administrative.

Gerber v. Financial Trust Company (SDNY 1:18-cv-07580, Judge Oetken) filed Aug 20, 2018, terminated Oct 5, 2018. Plaintiffs Marvin Gerber and Kalma Koenig sued FTC and Jeffrey E. Epstein (federal question jurisdiction). Defense filed motion to dismiss with prejudice. Epstein and FTC represented by Bennet J. Moskowitz of Troutman Sanders LLP. Case dismissed within 6 weeks. This is the LAST known federal litigation involving Financial Trust Company -- filed just weeks before Epstein's July 2019 arrest. The quick dismissal and the obscure plaintiffs warrant further investigation.

CourtListener federal court search reveals ZERO cases with Jeffrey A. Schantz as a named party. This is investigatively significant: the 2003 NY Post identified him as Epstein's lawyer; he provided sworn declarations in FTC v. Citibank (D.V.I. 2002-108); SDNY prosecutors (2019) identified him as a potential financial conduit; he was co-trustee of trusts holding tens of millions. Yet no federal litigation under his own name. Combined with zero FARA registrations, zero investigations DB hits, and zero CourtListener opinions mentioning him, this suggests Schantz maintained an unusually low legal profile for someone with these fiduciary responsibilities.

SYNTHESIS: Jeffrey A. Schantz (b.1957, BS SUNY Albany 1979, JD Fordham 1983) was Epstein's ORIGINAL #1 operative from May 1995 to ~2003, predating and outranking Darren Indyke. Both came from Gold & Wachtel, a now-defunct boutique NYC firm. Key evidence: (1) 1996 ACRIS power of attorney over 11 E 71st St — earliest documented connection. (2) 1996 flight log places him on Epstein flight PBI->TEB with a minor. (3) Co-trustee of BOTH Trust One and Trust Two (Nov 2001), successor trustee of pre-existing Hart Trust. (4) Trust One Art XII gave Schantz singular authority to appoint/remove ALL executors and trustees — Indyke was his backup. (5) $10M bequest equal to Epstein's brother Mark. (6) $500K NYSG payment Oct 2003 vs $200K for Indyke (2.5:1 ratio). (7) VP/Secretary/Treasurer of USVI Foundation entities. (8) Only authorized signatory besides Epstein on FirstBank PR accounts. (9) SDNY prosecutors in Aug 2019 still identified him alongside Indyke as likeliest person to send money on Epstein's behalf. (10) Trust Two sole beneficiary was Kelly Bovino at 100% — later accused by Giuffre of procurement/abuse. (11) 50+ FedEx invoices document operational role shipping to Wexner HQ, Chris-Craft/Siegel, Ranieri & Co, Zorro Ranch, USVI, IRS. (12) Black Book entry with email jas@nysgllc.com, 6 phone numbers, AA frequent flyer. (13) Departure ~2003 (Left 13 years ago / No bad guy), replaced by Maxwell+Zicherman on Trust One Jun 2003, bequest deleted Dec 2004. (14) Martindale lists him as in-house counsel at J. Epstein & Co, not independent attorney. (15) Post-departure: formed Hewlett Bay Associates LLC, currently retired in FL, bipartisan donor. (16) ZERO personal corporate registrations, court cases, SEC filings, FARA, sanctions across all databases — extraordinary legal invisibility for someone with this level of fiduciary power.

FL SunBiz re-verified Feb 15 2026 after entity-name search fix (corprindata→cordata). Generic name matches found but none connected to Epstein network (no known associates as officers, no known addresses). Original conclusion unchanged.

Internal SDNY email (Aug 17, 2019) between prosecutors identifies Schantz alongside Darren Indyke as persons 'who would (or would potentially be able to) send money on his behalf.' The email references Deutsche Bank index spreadsheet (2000 rows), AmEx records, and discusses Epstein associates who might 'communicate with, or who would send money on his behalf.'

FEC records show ONLY 3 people ever listed New York Strategy Group LLC as employer: Jeffrey A Schantz (2x$1K to Kerry 2002, Hewlett NY), Darren Indyke ($2K to Gephardt 2003, NY), and Lesley Groff ($2.3K to Chris Dodd 2007, $2.6K to Plaskett 2014). This is the complete known employee list for NYSG - all three are known Epstein inner circle. The Kerry donations suggest Schantz was still employed at NYSG as late as mid-2002.

Martindale.com legal directory lists Schantz's professional affiliation as 'J. Epstein & Co., Inc.' — not a law firm but Epstein's personal company. Practice areas: International Law, Corporate Law, Tax Law, Securities Law, Litigation. Address: 800 Westchester Ave Ste S414, Rye Brook, NY 10573. Born 1957. Education: BS SUNY Albany (1979), JD Fordham University School of Law (1983). Bar admission 1984.

Both Schantz and Indyke came from Gold & Wachtel, a now-defunct boutique NYC law firm. Schantz stated he worked with Epstein since May 1995. Gold & Wachtel represented Epstein at least as far back as 1988 per Yahoo Finance investigation. Schantz signed correspondence as 'Jeffrey A. Schantz, J. Epstein & Company, Inc.' in April 1996 State Department letters. After Epstein's death in Aug 2019, both Indyke and Schantz hired criminal defense attorneys (Indyke hired Marc Agnifilo).

Comprehensive timeline reconstruction: Schantz joined Epstein via Gold & Wachtel (now defunct) in May 1995. Active period 1995-2003: transaction counsel (1996 State Dept case), trust architect (Nov 2001 Trust One/Two, Hart Trust), corporate officer (USVI Foundation VP/Sec/Treas), FTC litigation counsel (2001-2003 Citibank), NYSG LLC employee/fund disbursement recipient (500K Oct 2003). Departure circa 2003: Epstein told brother 'Left 13 years ago' in Dec 2016 but added 'No bad guy.' Bequest removed Dec 2004 Second Amendment. Replaced as trustee by Maxwell/Zicherman. Post-departure formed Hewlett Bay Associates LLC (2007) in Rye Brook NY. Currently retired in FL.

Multiple FedEx records (2001-2004) confirm Schantz's home address as 1257 Veeder Drive (also rendered as Veeder Street), Hewlett NY 11557. Lauren Kwintner regularly sent packages to this address from NYSG. JPMorgan records list same zip code (11557-251). Later FedEx records show address as 31 Oak Hill Lane, East Hampton NY 11937, suggesting Schantz had a second residence in the Hamptons by Jul 2000.

FEC records confirm only 3 individuals ever listed New York Strategy Group LLC as employer: Schantz (2002 2x1000 to Kerry), Indyke (2003 2000 to Gephardt), Groff (2007 2300 to Chris Dodd, 2014 2600 to Plaskett USVI). Groff donation to Plaskett matches known USVI bundling pattern (Indyke/Groff to Plaskett).

Feb 2003 NY Post article 'HOTSHOT EPSTEIN NOT SO HOT: VF' (Paul Tharp) identified Schantz as Epstein's 'lawyer' - not merely employee or trustee. Article reports Citibank suing Epstein for defaulting on $20M loans from private banking arm. Schantz 'couldn't be reached for comment.' This is the earliest public media identification of Schantz's role.

NY Post Feb 4 2003 article Hotshot Epstein Not So Hot VF by Paul Tharp identifies Schantz as Epsteins lawyer: Epstein and his lawyer Jeffrey Schantz couldnt be reached for comment. Despite FEC filings listing him as architect and multiple USVI corporate roles this is first reference to legal capacity.

Nov 26, 2003 message taken by Ghislaine Maxwell's assistant Michelle confirms Schantz had supervisory authority: 'I spoke to Lauren & she says that on Oct 21 Jeff Schantz approved her holiday request for Dec 22 - Jan 2.' This shows Schantz was approving employee leave at NYSG as late as Oct 2003, and that Maxwell's staff were coordinating with NYSG about Lauren Kwintner's schedule.

SDNY prosecution email (Aug 17, 2019) identifies Schantz alongside Indyke as the likeliest individuals who would send money on Epstein's behalf. AUSA email states: 'In terms of people who would (or would potentially be able to) send money on his behalf, I think the likeliest individuals would be Darren Indyke, Jeffrey Schantz, and/or [redacted].' Email also references 60+ separate Deutsche Bank accounts and 5,000+ AmEx-funded flights.

FEC records (2024-2025) show Schantz now in Florida at multiple addresses: Delray Beach FL (retired), Bradenton FL (retired), and Lakewood Ranch FL (self-employed). Remarkably bipartisan donor: Harris for President ($1K Jul 2024), Ted Cruz ($250), NRSC ($1K), WinRed ($1559), ActBlue ($1644), George Latimer for Congress ($500 via ActBlue). Employment listed as retired, self-employed, and not employed in different filings.

Schantz served as Vice President Secretary and Treasurer of multiple Epstein USVI corporations at 6100 Red Hook Quarter Suite B-3 American Yacht Harbor St Thomas VI 00802. Articles of incorporation show at least 3-4 separate entities with Schantz Paul Hoffman and Epstein as initial Board of Trustees.

Epstein Black Book (p.79) lists Schantz with comprehensive contact info: address 1257 Veeder Drive, Hewlett Bay Park, NY 11557. Work/fax 212-371-0320, home/fax 516-791-7214, e-fax 212-504-8083, home 516-791-0044, cell 516-578-7888. Email: jas@nysgllc.com (NYSG LLC domain). American Airlines FF: 1T5R416. The six phone numbers and dedicated email domain confirm his central operational role.

ACRIS record FT_1490005138449 shows PAT document recorded 1996-04-26 on BBL 1/1386/12 (11 East 71st Street NYC) with Epstein and 11 East 71st Trust as grantors and Schantz as grantee. Places Schantz in fiduciary role over Epstein adjacent property 5 years before Trust One.

Grand jury testimony (SDNY Nov 2019) confirms Schantz was passenger on Epstein flight from Palm Beach FL to Teterboro NJ on Nov 11, 1996. Witness identified passengers as 'J.E.' (Epstein), 'friend, Jeff Schantz (ph.)', family members, and a minor. This places Schantz in Epstein's inner circle 5 years earlier than his 2001 trust appointment.

FedEx record (Mar 27-Apr 1, 2002) shows Jeffrey E. Epstein sending package to 'JEFFREY SCHANTZ C/O EL SAN JUAN HOTEL' - shipped internationally with customs entry. This shows Schantz traveled to Puerto Rico on Epstein business, consistent with his signatory role on FirstBank PR accounts. Package was 2.0 lbs, FedEx Intl Priority.

FedEx record (Aug 9-10, 2002) shows Lauren Kwintner at NYSG sending package to 'JEFFREY SCHANTZ C/O THE RITZ CARLTON SAN FRANCISCO CA 94108.' This travel to luxury hotel on NYSG account suggests Schantz was conducting business travel on Epstein's behalf, not merely performing administrative office work.

Schantz appears as FedEx sender on 38 plus invoices from NYSG LLC and J Epstein and Co Inc at 457 Madison Ave spanning May 1999 through Aug 2004. Destinations include Morgan Stanley Dean Witter West Palm Beach and Chris-Craft Industries confirming Schantz handled operational logistics for Epstein entities.