Film-maker Woody Allen wrote about Epstein’s dinner parties at his Manhattan townhouse and described the gatherings as “always interesting”.

He noted that the parties included “politicians, scientists, teachers, magicians, comedians, intellectuals, journalists” and “even royalty”.

Allen also described the young women present at the dinners, saying the events were “well served”.
“I say well served – often it’s by some professional houseman and just as often by several young women” who he said reminded him of “Castle Dracula where Lugosi has three young female vampires who service the place.”