Johanna Sjoberg's Deposition In The Maxwell/Virginia Roberts Suit (Part 7) (8/8/25)
Episode overview: Johanna Schoberg deposition highlights and testimony
In this episode we continue a close read of Johanna Schoberg’s deposition, focusing on her recollections of massages, payments, photographic material, and conversations with Jeffrey Epstein and associates. The testimony touches on pressure to perform sexual acts, payment patterns for massage services, and the presence of staged topless photographs in Epstein residences.
Detailed witness recollection about massages and payments
Schoberg describes being paid the going rate—approximately $200—for massages, and receiving extra when massages became sexual (about $100 more). She explains the progression of Epstein’s behavior becoming “more aggressive” and how that influenced the scope of services she provided. These details provide context for researchers and journalists tracking payment patterns and coercion dynamics within high-profile cases.
Photographic evidence, memory limitations, and contested accounts
The deposition repeatedly notes staged, model-like topless photos in various residences, including Palm Beach and New York. Schoberg emphasizes she did not observe child pornography or pre‑teen images, and she clarifies memory gaps when asked about images in stairwells and other rooms. The account illustrates how witness memory and photographic presence intersect in depositions.
Conversations, admissions, and name-dropping
Schoberg recounts a specific exchange where Epstein allegedly admitted something to her but claimed girls "lied about their age." She also describes frequent name-dropping while Epstein was on calls, and clarifies she personally did not meet many celebrities reportedly mentioned. Those conversational details offer insight into how social capital and rumor circulated within the inner circle.
Legal posture, objections, and credibility context
Objections from defense counsel occur frequently, showing routine litigation strategy during depositions. Schoberg’s testimony about police reports, Channel 12 media attention, and her eventual decision to leave highlights the interaction of media exposure with witness willingness to participate and testify.
- Who should listen: investigative journalists, legal analysts, historians of the Epstein case, and listeners tracking witness testimony in high-profile sex abuse investigations.
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By combining verbatim deposition highlights with contextual analysis, the episode helps listeners understand the nuances in witness memory, payment practices, photographic context, and why these elements matter in broader investigative narratives.
