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Bill Richardson

Former Governor of New Mexico / Former UN Ambassador  ·  American  ·  Deceased (September 1, 2023)

William Blaine Richardson III (1947-2023) was an American Democratic politician who served as Governor of New Mexico, US Ambassador to the United Nations, and Secretary of Energy under President Clinton. He was a prominent figure in Democratic Party politics for several decades.

Richardson's name appeared in Virginia Giuffre's deposition and civil proceedings. She alleged in sworn testimony that she had been directed to provide sexual services to Richardson by Epstein and Maxwell. Richardson denied these allegations in full.

In August 2021, a federal judge ordered that Giuffre's deposition containing references to Richardson and others be made public. Richardson maintained his denials following publication. No criminal charges were brought against him in connection with Epstein's network.

Richardson died in September 2023. His estate continued to deny all allegations.

▶ What the Evidence Shows -- Tier 2: Named in Sworn Proceedings

Named by Virginia Giuffre in sworn testimony as someone Maxwell instructed her to provide a massage to. Richardson's name appeared in the unsealed 2024 court documents. Giuffre said Maxwell directed her to him. Richardson's spokesperson denied he ever met Giuffre. He has not been charged with any offence.

Named in sworn deposition testimony, civil court filings, or victim statements entered into legal evidence.
▷ Public Denials & Counter-Statements

His spokesperson stated he had never met Giuffre and denied all allegations.

Documented Connections

Named in Sworn Proceedings
Jeffrey Epstein named in proceedings
Richardson named by Giuffre in sworn testimony.
Source: Giuffre deposition

Record Summary

Evidence TierNamed in Sworn Proceedings
Role TypeNamed in Legal Proceedings
NationalityAmerican
StatusDeceased (September 1, 2023)
Connections1 documented
Locations0 linked

Evidence Standard

Named in sworn deposition testimony, civil court filings, or victim statements entered into legal evidence.

Data Sources

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