Naomi Campbell’s name appears multiple times in the recently unsealed Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The documents, which include emails, lists, and interview notes, reference the supermodel in connection with Epstein’s social circle over more than a decade. Representatives for Campbell state that she was not aware of Epstein’s criminal activities. The repeated mentions in the documents have drawn renewed attention from journalists and others who have followed the case.
What the files show
Across the DOJ records, Naomi Campbell’s name appears nearly 300 times, and her contact information is included on a document listing people who needed Epstein’s address, as reported by The Independent. Some references are duplicates, but the total still makes her one of the most frequently mentioned female celebrities in the release. The entries range from brief calendar-style notes to details about meetings and travel arrangements.
Victims' accounts and the island
Handwritten notes from FBI interviews conducted in 2019 list Campbell among people who went to Epstein's private island, and other interview transcripts include accounts from victims who say they saw her at his Manhattan residence, as reported by CBS News. These are raw investigative materials, often heavily redacted and not independently verified, but they echo public allegations that survivors have voiced for years. Their appearance in the DOJ files has fueled efforts to compare witness statements with whatever documentary evidence exists.
Emails, invites and flight logs
The records also feature email chains that discuss possible use of Epstein's private jet and plans to meet at his New York home, with arrangements routed through longtime Epstein assistant Lesley Groff, as reported by The Irish Times. One note outlines a virtual meeting with an apparel executive about a lingerie and swimwear line that mentioned Campbell by name. Taken together, the messages show repeated contact that continued even after Epstein's 2008 conviction.
Campbell's response and legal footing
In an emailed statement to The Irish Times, Campbell's attorney Martin Singer wrote, "Prior to Epstein’s 2019 arrest in New York, my client knew nothing about his appalling criminal conduct." He added that Campbell spent several years living in Moscow and that she "never observed any inappropriate conduct of any kind" on the occasions when she flew on Epstein's plane. Campbell has not been accused of any crime, and the records themselves do not serve as proof of criminal behavior.
What appearing in the files actually means
Legal analysts and reporters have stressed that the DOJ cache is a mix of tips, draft notes and unverified submissions, and that a name appearing in those records does not equal evidence of wrongdoing, according to analysis by The Guardian. The Justice Department itself has warned that some material could be false or even forged, while survivors' advocates have criticized the way redactions were handled. Even so, the disclosures are adding pressure on investigators and lawmakers to separate credible leads from rumor and to better safeguard the privacy of victims.
Next steps and public reaction
According to reporting by The Independent, the latest release is expected to trigger more follow-up stories, fresh inquiries and pointed questions from members of Congress who want clearer answers from the DOJ and, in some cases, less redacted access. For Campbell, the immediate fallout is reputational, since the documents throw her connections with Epstein back into public view. For investigators, the files remain a sprawling and messy archive that will take time to sort. As journalists and officials keep digging, the hope is that more context will emerge about how Epstein relied on, or simply collected, high-profile names in his wider network.
