DEPOSITION OF NADIA MARCINKOVA Named Co-Conspirator — Giuffre v. Maxwell
Nadia Marcinkova (later known as Nadia Marcinko and subsequently as Global Girl) was deposed in the Giuffre v. Maxwell civil case. Marcinkova was identified as a named co-conspirator in the 2008 Non-Prosecution Agreement and received immunity from federal prosecution under its terms. Throughout her deposition, she invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination in response to virtually every substantive question posed by Giuffre's attorneys.
BACKGROUND AND ORIGIN: Marcinkova was reportedly brought to the United States from the former Yugoslavia (present-day Slovakia) by Epstein when she was approximately 15 years old. Multiple victims, including Virginia Giuffre, described Marcinkova as someone Epstein referred to as his "sex slave" and stated that she was both a victim and a participant in sexual abuse. Giuffre testified that Epstein purchased Marcinkova from her family in Eastern Europe and brought her to the United States, where she lived at his properties and was involved in sexual encounters that Epstein orchestrated.
FIFTH AMENDMENT INVOCATIONS: During her deposition, Marcinkova declined to answer questions about: — Her arrival in the United States and the circumstances under which she came to live with Epstein — Her relationship with Epstein and the nature of their interactions — Her knowledge of or participation in sexual encounters with underage girls — Her interactions with Virginia Giuffre and other identified victims — Her knowledge of the recruitment and scheduling of young women at Epstein's residences — Her communications with Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen, and other associates — Her understanding of the massage sessions conducted at Epstein's properties — Financial support she received from Epstein, including housing, education, and living expenses
NON-PROSECUTION AGREEMENT IMMUNITY: Marcinkova was among the individuals explicitly protected by the controversial 2008 NPA negotiated between Epstein's defense team, led by attorneys including Alan Dershowitz, Kenneth Starr, and Jay Lefkowitz, and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida under Alexander Acosta. The agreement's broad immunity provisions shielded not only Epstein but all named and unnamed co-conspirators from federal prosecution related to the identified conduct. This immunity was a significant factor in Marcinkova's ability to refuse cooperation in civil proceedings without facing criminal consequences.
SUBSEQUENT CAREER: Following the period covered by the deposition, Marcinkova rebranded herself under the name Global Girl and pursued a career as a pilot and aviation personality. She obtained FAA certification and promoted herself as an aviation entrepreneur, distancing herself from the Epstein case. Her transformation drew public attention and media scrutiny, particularly after the renewed interest in the Epstein case following his 2019 arrest.
LEGAL SIGNIFICANCE: Marcinkova's deposition illustrated the unique and troubling dynamic of individuals who were described by victims as both participants in abuse and victims themselves. Her refusal to testify, combined with her immunity from prosecution, meant that her perspective on the inner workings of Epstein's operation remained largely unknown. Legal scholars pointed to her case as emblematic of the NPA's failings — the agreement simultaneously shielded potential witnesses from prosecution and removed any incentive for them to cooperate with subsequent investigations.