Sjoberg Unsealing: Redacted vs. Released

DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPT — JOHANNA SJOBERG Case: Giuffre v. Maxwell, No. 15-cv-7433 (S.D.N.Y.) Date: May 3, 2016 (later unsealed) Johanna Sjoberg was a college student in Palm Beach when she was recruited by Ghislaine Maxwell in 2001. Her deposition described her experiences at Epstein's properties and interactions with high-profile visitors. KEY TESTIMONY: - Sjoberg was approached by Maxwell on the campus of Palm Beach Atlantic College - She was offered a position as an assistant to Epstein's personal assistant - She described the "massage" arrangement and how it was presented as legitimate bodywork - She testified about being asked to provide increasingly intimate massages - She described encounters at Epstein's New York townhouse, Palm Beach estate, and New Mexico ranch - She testified about the presence of Prince Andrew at the New York townhouse - She described a specific incident involving a puppet of Prince Andrew - She identified other prominent individuals she observed at Epstein's properties SIGNIFICANCE: Sjoberg's deposition was particularly significant because of her descriptions of specific encounters involving named individuals. Her testimony was cited in the documents unsealed in January 2024 and contributed to public understanding of the social dynamics at Epstein's properties. Source: SDNY Court Records / Giuffre v. Maxwell Available at: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4355835/giuffre-v-maxwell/