DEPOSITION OF LARRY VISOSKI Chief Pilot — Giuffre v. Maxwell
Lawrence (Larry) Visoski served as Jeffrey Epstein's chief pilot for approximately 25 years, beginning in the early 1990s. He was the primary captain of Epstein's aircraft, including the Boeing 727-31 (registration N908JE, widely known as the "Lolita Express"), a Gulfstream II, and other aircraft in the fleet. Visoski provided deposition testimony in the Giuffre v. Maxwell case and later testified at Ghislaine Maxwell's criminal trial in December 2021.
FLIGHT OPERATIONS: Visoski described the extensive flight operations he managed for Epstein. He testified that Epstein maintained multiple aircraft and that flights operated on a near-daily basis during active periods, connecting Epstein's properties in New York, Palm Beach, the U.S. Virgin Islands, New Mexico, and various international destinations including Paris, London, and locations across the Caribbean. Visoski stated that he typically flew with co-pilot David Rodgers, who maintained the detailed flight logs that would later become critical evidence.
PASSENGER OBSERVATIONS: Visoski testified about the passengers he observed on Epstein's flights over the years. He acknowledged flying numerous high-profile individuals, including politicians, businesspeople, scientists, and celebrities. When questioned about the presence of young women on flights, Visoski stated that he observed female passengers of various ages but claimed he was unable to determine whether any passengers were underage. He testified that his duties were focused on flight operations and that he did not involve himself in the activities of passengers.
THE BOEING 727 (N908JE): Visoski provided details about the Boeing 727 that became central to the Epstein narrative. He described the aircraft's interior configuration, which included a main cabin, a private bedroom section, and other compartments. He testified that the aircraft was customized with a bed and private areas, but stated that he was not aware of any illegal activity occurring on board the aircraft during flights. He acknowledged that the cockpit door was typically closed during flight and that he had limited visibility into the passenger cabin.
MAXWELL'S PRESENCE: When questioned about Ghislaine Maxwell, Visoski confirmed that Maxwell was a frequent passenger on Epstein's aircraft and that she was present on many flights throughout the period he served as pilot. He described Maxwell as someone who was closely associated with Epstein and who helped coordinate social activities, but he minimized his knowledge of her specific role in Epstein's operations.
FLIGHT LOG PROCEDURES: Visoski testified about the procedures for maintaining flight logs and passenger manifests. He stated that co-pilot David Rodgers was primarily responsible for recording passenger names in the flight logs. Visoski acknowledged that the logs were handwritten and that the recording of passenger names was not always complete or systematic. He stated that passengers sometimes boarded without their names being recorded, particularly for shorter flights between Epstein's properties.
TRIAL TESTIMONY: Visoski subsequently testified at Ghislaine Maxwell's federal criminal trial in December 2021. During trial testimony, he acknowledged that he had observed young women at Epstein's properties and on his aircraft, but maintained his position that he was not aware of any criminal conduct. His trial testimony was notably more forthcoming than his deposition, including an acknowledgment that some female visitors to Epstein's properties appeared to be young, though he stated he did not know their exact ages.
CREDIBILITY ASSESSMENT: Legal analysts noted that Visoski's testimony reflected a pattern common among Epstein's long-term employees: acknowledging the physical presence of young women while professing ignorance of the nature of the activities occurring at Epstein's properties. His lengthy employment with Epstein and his proximity to flight operations made him a key witness to the logistical infrastructure that enabled Epstein's trafficking activities.