"Francis Derby, currently the culinary director at The Halyard in Greenport, appears in recently released Justice Department records, which list him as Jeffrey Epstein's private cook in 2012 and note his presence on trips to Epstein's Little St. James estate. The emails in the release document routine discussions about menus, travel arrangements, and repeated mentions of large quantities of jerky. Derby has stated to reporters that his work was limited to kitchen duties and that he left the position after approximately six months."
"The documents are part of the Department of Justice's public Epstein Library, created under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, and include operational emails, court filings, and photos related to Epstein's properties. Greater Long Island reports that Derby's name appears in more than 1,300 records, covering his tenure from May through November 2012. The materials detail travel arrangements and menu coordination for properties in Palm Beach, New Mexico, and Little St. James."
"The email chains repeatedly note unusually large orders of jerky, freezer space for multiple bags, and requests to transport supplies between locations. In one public excerpt, staff recorded more than 70 pounds consumed over a short period. Coverage by The New York Post highlighted these details after reviewing the DOJ records. Overall, the exchanges primarily document kitchen logistics rather than communications typically cited in investigative or charging documents."
The Department of Justice records identify Francis Derby as Jeffrey Epstein’s private cook during a roughly six-month period in 2012 and record his travel to Epstein properties including Little St. James, Palm Beach, and New Mexico. The records are part of the public Epstein Library created under the Epstein Files Transparency Act and include operational emails, court filings, and photos. More than 1,300 documents reference Derby between May and November 2012, with exchanges focused on menus, travel arrangements, and supply logistics. The emails frequently note unusually large jerky orders, freezer space needs, and transfers of supplies. Derby has said his duties were confined to staff zones and meal preparation.
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