Named in Sworn Proceedings
Named in Legal Proceedings
Jean-Luc Brunel
French Model Scout · French · Deceased — died in custody 2022
Jean-Luc Brunel (1946 -- February 19, 2022) was a French modelling agent and founder of multiple modelling agencies including Karin Models and MC2 Model Management. The latter was partially funded by Jeffrey Epstein. He was known for cultivating networks of young models, primarily in Europe and Latin America.
Brunel's name appeared in multiple victim accounts connected to Epstein's network. He was accused in sworn testimony and civil proceedings of procuring young women and girls for Epstein, using his modelling business as a recruitment mechanism. Multiple alleged victims described being recruited through modelling opportunities that led to encounters with Epstein.
Brunel was arrested in France in December 2020 and charged with rape and sexual assault of minors, and with the trafficking of human beings. He was detained pending trial.
He was found dead in his cell at Paris La Sante prison on February 19, 2022. French authorities ruled his death a suicide by hanging. He died before standing trial.
Brunel's name appeared in multiple victim accounts connected to Epstein's network. He was accused in sworn testimony and civil proceedings of procuring young women and girls for Epstein, using his modelling business as a recruitment mechanism. Multiple alleged victims described being recruited through modelling opportunities that led to encounters with Epstein.
Brunel was arrested in France in December 2020 and charged with rape and sexual assault of minors, and with the trafficking of human beings. He was detained pending trial.
He was found dead in his cell at Paris La Sante prison on February 19, 2022. French authorities ruled his death a suicide by hanging. He died before standing trial.
▶ What the Evidence Shows -- Tier 2: Named in Sworn Proceedings
Named by multiple victims in sworn testimony as someone Epstein used to recruit and supply young women. Virginia Giuffre testified she was directed by Maxwell to travel to multiple locations to have sex with Brunel. Court documents state that Brunel transported underage girls from disadvantaged backgrounds to the US using modelling opportunities as cover, and provided them to Epstein and associates. French authorities charged him with rape of underage girls and rape of adults. He died by suicide in a Paris jail in February 2022 while awaiting trial.
Named in sworn deposition testimony, civil court filings, or victim statements entered into legal evidence.
▷ Public Denials & Counter-Statements
He denied wrongdoing. His lawyers disputed the allegations in French proceedings.
Documented Connections
Named in Sworn Proceedings
Jeffrey Epstein
criminal associate
Brunel named as co-conspirator in DOJ documents; convicted in France.
Source: DOJ 2007 documents