In a recent interview, David Schoen, who previously represented the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, has firmly rejected the long-circulated notion of a so-called “client list” associated with his former client. Schoen characterized the public discourse and official handling of the Epstein case files as “quite clumsily” managed.
The attorney challenged the narrative that Epstein maintained a roster of powerful associates for the purpose of blackmail or that he was operating on behalf of any intelligence agency, dismissing such ideas as unfounded theories. Schoen emphasized that during his 2019 interactions with Epstein, the financier was adamant that he possessed no compromising information about former President Donald Trump, despite their past social association.
“At a time when it would have served his own defense to implicate others, he specifically denied having any ‘dirt’ on Donald Trump,” Schoen stated, recounting his conversations with Epstein. He further argued that mere social connections or appearances in an address book should not be construed as evidence of wrongdoing.
The interview comes amid ongoing public and political debate regarding the release of documents related to Epstein. Some commentators have suggested that resistance to disclosure from certain quarters raises significant questions. A former television news anchor, Jim Acosta, publicly speculated that the intensity of the backlash indicates a high level of concern from specific individuals, contrasting the calls for transparency in this matter with demands for the release of other historical files.
Schoen’s comments directly contradict earlier claims from some officials who suggested such a list was in their possession, highlighting the conflicting accounts that have surrounded the investigation. He maintained that numerous parties have had access to Epstein’s records, and the continued focus on an alleged list is a distraction.
