PARIS — Department of Justice files indicate Jeffrey Epstein provided funding, professional contacts, and visa assistance to modeling professionals in exchange for access to young foreign women. Communications within these files show that at least six industry figures repeatedly attempted to connect Epstein with young models.

Multiple women allege Epstein sexually abused them during these arrangements. Industry figures continued to invite Epstein to fashion events following his 2008 sex crime conviction. In the early 2000s, Epstein persuaded a South African woman to travel to the United States, offering to advance her modeling career. Former model Juliette Bryant said, "He said he would make my dream come true, but he turned it into a real nightmare." Bryant also stated that Epstein did not provide her with modeling employment.

Daniel Siad, a model scout, organized meetings between Epstein and multiple women and repeatedly transmitted photographs of young women to Epstein, some depicting them in suggestive poses. A 2018 message from Siad indicates he sought a "young attractive assistant" for Epstein. Siad stated: "I never received any complaints from the individuals I introduced to him." He also said, "I believed this guy was a professional." Siad said that Epstein assured him "this will never happen again with anyone." In retrospect, Siad described Epstein as a "chameleon" who deceived him. Siad also said Epstein was initially presented to him as a casting director.

In 2005, Epstein extended a one million dollar credit line to French modeling agent Jean-Luc Brunel, which funded MC2 Model Management. Brunel was accused of sexual abuse by an Epstein victim. Talent scouts exchanged numerous emails with Epstein, sharing updates on potential modeling candidates. One recruiter wrote, "She is a gift that I intended to give you." Epstein frequently traveled on his private aircraft with Brunel.

A 1997 California police report documented an accusation from a woman who stated she removed her clothing at Epstein's request due to his promise of catalog work. The report indicates Epstein physically touched the woman's buttocks. Law enforcement did not file criminal charges against Epstein following this report. Sara Ziff, an advocacy group founder, stated, "In some cases, the modeling industry is just a front for human trafficking. I believe this occurs at the highest levels of the business." Department of Justice records indicate other modeling professionals have not faced criminal charges and deny knowledge of Epstein's conduct.