Faith Kates: the woman who introduced models to ‘dear friend’ Jeffrey Epstein

Former talent agency boss had closer relationship with sex offender than thought, and supported him after 2009 arrest A female executive at the top of the modelling industry had a close friendship with Jeffrey Epstein and introduced him to women on the agency’s books, a Guardian investigation has found. Until last November, Faith Kates ran Next Management…

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• Former talent agency boss had closer relationship with sex offender than thought, and supported him after 2009 arrest A female executive at the top of the modelling industry had a close friendship…
• Until last November, Faith Kates ran Next Management modelling and talent agency, which has represented the likes of Alexa Chung, Milla Jovovich and Billie Eilish, a position she held for decades as…
• She stepped down quietly just weeks before the first major Epstein files were released, saying she intended to focus on charity work.
• 18 July 2009 10.18am I am and will always be your friend...Unconditionally...will always be there for you.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• 5 September 2009 7.47pm Thinking of you a lot and hoping you are finally enjoying some please [sic] and quiet..know you are always in my thoughts and prayers.
• You are a good friend my dear friend..
• 5 September 2009 7.54pm thanks,, lets get back to work.
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Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• 5 September 2009 7.47pm Thinking of you a lot and hoping you are finally enjoying some please [sic] and quiet..know you are always in my thoughts and prayers.
• You are a good friend my dear friend..
• 5 September 2009 7.54pm thanks,, lets get back to work.