2005–2020, France / International — French modeling agent Jean‑Luc Brunel, founder of MC2 Model Management, appeared in Epstein-related court documents and media reports as a facilitator of underage girls for Jeffrey Epstein. He was arrested in France in December 2020 on charges related to sexual exploitation of minors and died in custody in February 2022. The unsealed 2026 Epstein Files include emails, flight logs, and financial records showing his interactions with Epstein’s network.
Brunel’s documented involvement underscores the broader illegal recruitment networks connected to Epstein’s operation.