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Hello Wholigans! On today's episode of Who's There, our weekly call-in show, we begin with the BREAKING NEWS that TJ and Amy are E-N-G-A-G-E-D! To celebrate, we made a lovely montage of all your calls on the subject. Moving on, Bobby Bones [not Bobby Finger] made a TikTok about Hilaria Baldwin, Jadon Sancho and Saweetie are being outed by Saweetie's [allegedly former] manager, Dan & Phil revealed their relationship after 16 years, Anne-Marie gave her kid a great name, and a WHOLE LOT MORE. Call 619.WHO.THEM to leave questions, comments & concerns, and we may play your call on a future episode. Support us and get a ton of bonus content over on ⁠⁠Patreon.com/WhoWeekly⁠⁠. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Morning Rush Hour Podcast:   • Blake Lively and Taylor Swift updates — Taylor reportedly goes no contact, sparking fan theories about what really went down. • The latest from the Caribbean Sea — Venezuela versus the United States as tensions rise over disputed waters and shifting alliances. • What this means for trade, tourism, and the growing military presence in the region.   All that and more on this morning's Rush Hour Podcast — where pop culture and politics collide.    

Sean "Diddy" Combs has been convicted on two federal counts of transporting individuals for prostitution, stemming from a high-profile trial that concluded on July 2, 2025. The jury acquitted him of more severe charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. Despite the convictions, Combs faces a maximum sentence of 20 years, though he is expected to serve a reduced term of 15–21 months, with nearly 10 months already served. He remains incarcerated at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, pending sentencing scheduled for October 3, 2025Beyond the criminal case, Combs is confronting over 60 civil lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct, harassment, and abuse dating back to the early 1990s. The claims involve both men and women and include accusations of drugging, coercion, and physical intimidation during parties and business engagements. Notably, Liza Gardner accuses Combs and Aaron Hall of sexually assaulting her in 1990 when she was 16, while fashion designer Bryana "Bana" Bongolan alleges he assaulted her and nearly pushed her off a 17th-floor balcony in 2016. Combs has denied all allegations, labeling them false and financially motivated, and his legal team is actively contesting the lawsuits.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Sean "Diddy" Combs caught a break in criminal court, but the civil cases linger

The Combs Defendants assert that Plaintiff's complaint fails on multiple legal grounds and should be dismissed. First, they argue that no plausible claim is alleged under Rule 12(b)(6): the Complaint lacks sufficient factual allegations to meet the heightened pleading standard for fraud, defamation, RICO claims, or negligence. They contend Plaintiff offers nothing more than conclusory statements and unsupported legal labels, without demonstrating the required “who, what, when, where, and how” of each alleged misrepresentation or wrongful act. As a result, the Complaint falls short of establishing any viable cause of action warranting further discovery or litigation.Second, the Combs Defendants underscore that statutory protections—such as the federal safe-harbor for forward-looking statements, New York's absolute privilege for certain communications, and state-law immunity standards—shield them even if some wrongdoing is assumed. Moreover, any purported defamatory or false statements are not actionable as they are either opinion or based on disclosed facts, and the RICO claims are improperly pled in that they lack a pattern of racketeering activity. In light of these deficiencies and immunity defenses, the Court is asked to dismiss the Complaint against the Combs Defendants, with prejudice and without leave to amend.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.630375.72.0.pdf

​Cassie Ventura, the former partner of Sean "Diddy" Combs, has chosen to testify under her real name in his upcoming federal trial, where he faces charges including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Identified in court documents as "Victim-1," Ventura's decision contrasts with three other alleged victims who have requested to remain anonymous due to concerns about media harassment and personal safety. Prosecutors have filed motions to allow these individuals to use pseudonyms during the trial to protect their identities.Ventura's willingness to publicly associate her name with the case is significant, given her previous allegations against Combs. In November 2023, she filed a lawsuit accusing him of rape, physical abuse, and sex trafficking, which was settled the following day. Additionally, in May 2024, surveillance footage from a 2016 incident surfaced, allegedly showing Combs physically assaulting Ventura in a Los Angeles hotel. This footage has become a focal point in the current proceedings. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges and remains in custody awaiting trial, which is scheduled to commence on May 5, 2025to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Cassie to Testify Against Diddy Using Her Name in Sex Trafficking Trial (Exclusive)

A recent lawsuit filed by an anonymous plaintiff, identified as John Doe, claims that while employed by MASS Security at Sean "Diddy" Combs' renowned 2006 Hamptons White Party, he experienced a traumatic assault. According to the suit, Doe was given an alcoholic beverage by Combs that he later suspected was drugged. He alleges that after feeling unwell and disoriented, Combs restrained him and assaulted him inside a van. This claim is part of a larger wave of new lawsuits against Combs, which includes other serious allegations of sexual misconduct spanning several decades. The allegations were filed under New York's Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act, a measure aimed at offering recourse to survivors of gender-based violence.These new lawsuits, including John Doe's, form part of an extensive case against Combs led by attorney Tony Buzbee, who now represents over 120 plaintiffs alleging similar abuse. Combs, who remains detained on separate federal charges, denies all allegations, with his legal team asserting that these suits are part of a "media circus" intended to harm his reputation. As this lawsuit and others proceed, the court's decisions are expected to provide greater clarity on these accusations and the events surrounding Combs' high-profile gatherings.(commercial at 8:00)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

The superseding indictment expands the timeline of Combs' alleged criminal activities, now spanning from 2004 to 2024, and introduces additional charges. Combs is accused of operating a criminal enterprise involving racketeering, sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery, and obstruction of justice. The indictment details that Combs allegedly coerced multiple women, identified as Victim-1, Victim-2, and Victim-3, into engaging in commercial sex acts through force, fraud, and coercion. It also describes incidents where Combs purportedly used violence and intimidation to control his victims, including an instance in March 2016 where he allegedly assaulted a woman in a Los Angeles hotel, an event reportedly captured on video.Furthermore, the indictment alleges that Combs utilized his business entities, such as Bad Boy Entertainment, to facilitate and conceal these illicit activities. He is accused of orchestrating events termed "freak offs," involving orchestrated sexual performances with male sex workers, and transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution. The indictment also includes charges related to Combs allegedly showing a firearm to a female victim during a kidnapping and dangling a woman over an apartment balcony. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges and remains in custody awaiting trial.to  contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.628425.209.0_3.pdf

The Mega condenses  the lawsuits against Sean "Diddy" Combs into one powerful, comprehensive episode. From allegations of misconduct to claims of power abuse, this episode brings together the transcripts from Diddy's second bail attempt in a single, unfiltered narrative. John Doe, a former employee of Reign, made serious allegations against Sean Combs, detailing instances of sexual harassment, coercion, and a hostile work environment. Doe claims that Combs engaged in inappropriate behavior during work-related events and meetings, creating an atmosphere of fear and manipulation. The allegations include unwelcome sexual advances, pressure to partake in illicit activities, and retaliation when Doe attempted to resist or report the misconduct.Doe further alleges that Reign's management ignored or dismissed his complaints, allowing Combs' behavior to continue unchecked. He describes a pattern of intimidation, where Combs leveraged his power to silence those who opposed him, including threats to derail careers and reputations. The case underscores the broader issue of systemic abuse of power in the entertainment industry, with John Doe seeking legal action not only for personal justice but to support other victims who may have experienced similar treatment.(commercial at 14:33)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

In his October 2009 deposition, taken during the Jeffrey Epstein v. Bradley Edwards defamation lawsuit, longtime Epstein pilot Larry Visoski described his decades of employment under Epstein and the routine nature of his work. Questioned by victims' attorney Bradley Edwards, Visoski confirmed that he had flown Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and numerous guests—some of them prominent figures—across Epstein's properties in New York, Florida, New Mexico, and the Virgin Islands. Represented by Critton & Reinhardt, Visoski repeatedly emphasized that his duties were strictly professional: piloting aircraft, maintaining schedules, and ensuring safe transport. When pressed about the ages of female passengers, he claimed he never knowingly flew minors and denied witnessing any sexual activity or misconduct aboard Epstein's planes.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

In his October 2009 deposition, taken during the Jeffrey Epstein v. Bradley Edwards defamation lawsuit, longtime Epstein pilot Larry Visoski described his decades of employment under Epstein and the routine nature of his work. Questioned by victims' attorney Bradley Edwards, Visoski confirmed that he had flown Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and numerous guests—some of them prominent figures—across Epstein's properties in New York, Florida, New Mexico, and the Virgin Islands. Represented by Critton & Reinhardt, Visoski repeatedly emphasized that his duties were strictly professional: piloting aircraft, maintaining schedules, and ensuring safe transport. When pressed about the ages of female passengers, he claimed he never knowingly flew minors and denied witnessing any sexual activity or misconduct aboard Epstein's planes.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

In Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice, Virginia Giuffre opens up about the full, unrelenting scope of her trauma — the kind that doesn't fade with time or distance. She writes about how, for years after escaping Jeffrey Epstein's orbit, the abuse followed her in the form of brutal, recurring nightmares. These dreams, she says, weren't abstract or distant; they were graphic replays of the hell she endured. In them, she relives the moments of being trapped and powerless — “greedy, heaving men on top of me,” as she describes in one passage — faces of powerful men she says she could never forget no matter how much therapy or time passed. These weren't just faceless monsters in her dreams, but the same influential figures who smiled for cameras by day and committed atrocities behind closed doors. Each nightmare pulled her back into that same room, that same suffocating darkness, where her voice was taken and her body wasn't hers to protect.Giuffre writes that even as she built a life beyond Epstein, married, and became a mother, the shadows of her past crept into every quiet moment. The nightmares would come without warning, often triggered by a sound, a smell, or a fleeting image — and they would leave her in tears, shaking and gasping for air. In Nobody's Girl, she describes waking up drenched in sweat, her heart pounding, the faces of her abusers flashing before her eyes. The emotional toll was relentless: feelings of shame, self-blame, and fear blended into a kind of nightly punishment for crimes she never committed. Through therapy, advocacy, and confronting her past publicly, she began to reclaim fragments of peace — but even then, she admits that healing isn't clean or complete. Her nightmares became both a curse and a reminder: a symbol of the damage inflicted not just by Epstein and Maxwell, but by the entire system of enablers who let it happen.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre claimed she was haunted by images of 'greedy, heaving men' who abused herBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In recent weeks, congressional Democrats and oversight leaders have intensified pressure on Pam Bondi, now Attorney General, to appear before Congress and explain the controversial transfer of Ghislaine Maxwell. Critics point out that Maxwell was moved from a Florida prison to a minimum-security facility in Texas shortly after meeting with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche — a former personal lawyer to Donald Trump — a shift they argue is “highly unusual” for a convicted sex offender. The suspicion is that the transfer may have been intended to curry favor or influence Maxwell's cooperation with DOJ in relation to Epstein-related investigations, prompting members of the House to subpoena her and demand that Bondi explain any role she or the DOJ may have played.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Pam Bondi ordered to explain Ghislaine Maxwell prison moveBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Jeffrey Epstein's so-called “Science Foundation” was nothing more than a sham operation cooked up to help him dodge the restrictions of his Florida probation. Set up conveniently next door to his lawyer Jack Goldberger's office, it provided him with the perfect excuse to “work” during the day while technically under supervision. In reality, the foundation didn't conduct any research, fund any scientists, or advance any cause; it existed solely to give Epstein freedom of movement and the illusion of legitimacy. The Florida probation system, led by a state attorney's office that looked the other way, let him manipulate the rules in broad daylight. His daily commutes, office visits, and supposed “philanthropy” were all part of the same long con — and the people paid to watch him either didn't care or were told not to.This entire arrangement exposed how deeply compromised the system was. Epstein used money, influence, and the veneer of intellect to turn punishment into privilege, and state officials played along. Congress should be demanding to know who approved the deal and why nobody enforced it, but instead, political insiders and power brokers keep skating by unscathed. The “Science Foundation” wasn't just a front; it was a symbol of how justice bends for the well-connected. What should have been rehabilitation became routine corruption — another reminder that in America, when you're rich enough, probation is just another word for business as usual.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In early 2024, reports emerged that Ghislaine Maxwell had been quietly moved into the “honor dorm” at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tallahassee, Florida — a residential wing reserved for inmates who demonstrate “model behavior.” The relocation came less than two years into her 20-year sentence for sex trafficking minors on behalf of Jeffrey Epstein. The “honor dorm” reportedly provided a far more comfortable environment than the rest of the facility, featuring reduced restrictions, more privacy, and access to better work and recreational assignments. Prison consultants and advocates were quick to note that such a placement is highly unusual for a high-profile sex offender, especially one convicted of trafficking minors, suggesting that Maxwell's status and influence may have played a role in the Bureau of Prisons' decision.Critics saw the move as the first step toward a broader softening of Maxwell's incarceration — a precursor to her eventual transfer to Federal Prison Camp Bryan in Texas, a minimum-security facility with far lighter conditions. Bureau of Prisons policy typically bars sex offenders from being housed in minimum-security camps, making the sequence of Maxwell's reclassifications appear suspect. Reports also surfaced that internal lockdowns and security disruptions accompanied her movements, implying that special accommodations were being made for her safety and privacy. Legal observers and victims' advocates condemned the decisions as evidence of ongoing preferential treatment, saying it sends a dangerous message that elite offenders continue to receive leniency unavailable to ordinary inmates.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Deutsche Bank's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein has become one of the most glaring examples of systemic failure in modern banking oversight. Despite Epstein's 2008 sex-offense conviction and widespread public knowledge of his trafficking network, Deutsche continued to handle his accounts for years—processing millions in transactions that should have triggered Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) under anti–money laundering laws. Regulators later discovered that Epstein moved funds through dozens of entities, wiring large payments to women and alleged co-conspirators described in memo lines as “school payments” or “consulting fees.” Rather than flagging these for review, compliance officers reportedly waved them through. In 2020, the New York Department of Financial Services fined Deutsche Bank $150 million for what it called “significant failures in monitoring Epstein's transactions and relationships.” The investigation showed the bank maintained Epstein's accounts even after multiple internal warnings and public reports about his predatory history.The fallout didn't end there. In 2023, Deutsche Bank agreed to pay $75 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by Epstein's victims, who alleged the bank knowingly profited from his trafficking enterprise. The lawsuit claimed Deutsche facilitated his abuse by allowing financial flows that sustained his network of recruiters, victims, and offshore shell companies. While the bank publicly stated it regretted its “association” with Epstein and pledged to tighten controls, critics argue its conduct went beyond negligence—it was willful blindness. Congressional oversight committees later revealed that Deutsche had processed over $1.5 billion in transactions linked to Epstein and his associates without timely SAR filings. To many observers, the episode epitomized how global banks too often treat the ultra-rich as untouchable, turning compliance into performance rather than protection.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

There are a number of shocking and lurid messages, uncovered in court documents and police files, that tie Jean-Luc Brunel to Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking network. One especially chilling note, seized by Florida investigators in around 2005, reportedly came from Brunel (or at least via Brunel's associates) offering Epstein a “teacher” to give him “free lessons.” The message reads: “He has a teacher for you to teach how to speak Russian. She is two-times eight years old. Not blond.” That cruel phrasing suggested a child of 16 (2×8) was being offered, and whether literal or coded, it heightened suspicion about Brunel's role in procuring underage girls for Epstein.Beyond texts, Brunel's connection to Epstein is reinforced by multiple models' accusations and legal filings. Virginia Giuffre has claimed Brunel directed her to meet Epstein, and materials in unsealed lawsuits show Brunel was accused of using his modeling agencies to traffic girls, recruiting young women under promises of modeling that turned into sexual assignments. He was listed as a passenger on Epstein's flights, and emails and court exhibits reference his involvement in supplying girls to Epstein.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Prince Andrew hired PR consultant Jason Stein in 2019 to help repair his public image following mounting scrutiny over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Stein, a former communications advisor for prominent British politicians, was brought on to manage crisis messaging and prepare the Duke for upcoming interviews and media appearances. However, within just 28 days of being hired, Stein abruptly left the role. Reports suggest he clashed with Andrew's private secretary and that his professional advice—particularly his warning against doing the now-infamous BBC Newsnight interview—was ignored. His departure reflected a deep dysfunction inside Andrew's inner circle, where strategy and ego collided in spectacular fashion.The PR fallout from that failed collaboration became one of the most catastrophic in royal history. Against Stein's judgment, Andrew proceeded with the Newsnight interview, which was intended to clear his name but instead destroyed his reputation. The televised appearance led to his suspension from royal duties and a wave of public outrage. Stein's quick exit, just 28 days into his tenure, symbolized how unmanageable the prince's crisis had become—and how no communications expert could salvage his self-inflicted collapse.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The morning Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his Metropolitan Correctional Center cell, nearly every major jail protocol was broken. He was supposed to be checked every 30 minutes under suicide-watch procedures, yet the guards on duty failed to make their rounds for hours. His cellmate had been transferred out the night before and was never replaced, directly violating Bureau of Prisons policy that required Epstein to never be left alone. Both guards assigned to his unit were reportedly working extreme overtime shifts—one on their fifth consecutive day—and later admitted to falsifying log entries to make it look like they had conducted checks. Meanwhile, several of the security cameras near Epstein's cell were malfunctioning, leaving investigators without clear footage of the crucial time window when he died.When investigators arrived, they discovered the cell in complete disarray—evidence had been moved, and the body had already been removed before FBI agents could process the scene. Crime scene procedures weren't followed, key documentation was missing, and autopsy findings later added to the controversy surrounding his death. The Inspector General's report described a “cascade of failures,” from negligent oversight to ignored warnings, concluding that the Bureau of Prisons' incompetence created the perfect environment for Epstein's death to occur unchecked.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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Send us a textCOLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 7 RECAP + WEEK 8 PREDICTIONS + COMPLETE BETTING PREVIEW | PLAYER PROPS, UPSET ALERTS & BREAKING NEWS!On this episode of the (@3rdLegPodcast) Dr. Dunny & Dan give their 100% unfiltered Sports opinions and betting predications about WEEK 8 OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL.  We share with you our favorite PICKS, LEANS, PLAYER PROPS, OVER/UNDERS & UPSETS with current Vegas odds! Riley, Dr. Dunny, Dan + the listeners will create a "3rd Leg Parlay", where listeners give us their insight and opinions to tail on any sportsbook!Kick back and enjoy listening to us talk about all things Sports betting and sports news.Subscribe to The 3rd Leg Podcast ON YOUTUBE!Support the show

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Reports circulating across multiple outlets claim that Prince William is preparing to exile Prince Andrew from royal life once he takes the throne. Insiders say William views Andrew as a permanent stain on the family's reputation and intends to cut him off completely—no public duties, no ceremonial roles, and no return to Windsor's inner circle. According to those close to royal planning, William has already made it clear to his father that Andrew's place in the monarchy is finished and that any remaining privileges will be revoked once William wears the crown. The move is being described as both a generational reset and a brutal act of damage control designed to protect the crown from Andrew's scandals.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Prince Andrew's leaked Epstein emails spark major crisis for royal family: expert | Fox News

The scandal surrounding Prince Andrew has left the United Kingdom sick to its stomach—a kind of collective disgust that's gone far beyond anger or tabloid gossip. His entanglement with Jeffrey Epstein wasn't just a personal disgrace; it tore at the fabric of what the monarchy was supposed to represent. Watching him sit in that Newsnight interview, spewing absurd excuses about sweat glands and Pizza Express as if the British public were idiots, crystallized everything wrong with the modern aristocracy: arrogance, entitlement, and an utter disconnect from reality. It was the moment the illusion cracked, and what poured out was rot—privilege without conscience, power without accountability.Since then, the damage has only deepened. Every whisper of him trying to “return to public duties” provokes outrage because the people have made up their minds—there's no coming back from this. The monarchy, already wobbling under centuries of contradictions, has never looked more hollow. Andrew's disgrace has united the public in revulsion: the working class, the middle class, even the loyal royalists are fed up with watching one man drag the Crown through the mud. He's become a symbol of everything this country despises about inherited power—a reminder that when the powerful fall, they don't hit the ground like the rest of us. They just disappear behind palace walls, waiting for the storm to pass. This time, though, the storm isn't passing. The nation's disgust is permanent.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

In his October 2009 deposition, taken during the Jeffrey Epstein v. Bradley Edwards defamation lawsuit, longtime Epstein pilot Larry Visoski described his decades of employment under Epstein and the routine nature of his work. Questioned by victims' attorney Bradley Edwards, Visoski confirmed that he had flown Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and numerous guests—some of them prominent figures—across Epstein's properties in New York, Florida, New Mexico, and the Virgin Islands. Represented by Critton & Reinhardt, Visoski repeatedly emphasized that his duties were strictly professional: piloting aircraft, maintaining schedules, and ensuring safe transport. When pressed about the ages of female passengers, he claimed he never knowingly flew minors and denied witnessing any sexual activity or misconduct aboard Epstein's planes.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

After his sentencing, Sean “Diddy” Combs will face extremely restrictive conditions during a five-year supervised release period following his roughly 50-month prison term. These conditions include mandatory outpatient treatment for both substance abuse and mental health, adherence to all prescribed medications, and enrollment in a domestic violence intervention program. He is also permanently barred from owning or possessing any firearms or destructive devices. The supervision is designed to tightly control his movements and behavior, ensuring compliance through regular check-ins and monitoring.Beyond the behavioral conditions, Combs will also be subject to deeply invasive oversight measures. He must submit to warrantless searches of his person, residence, vehicles, and electronic devices at any time. He is prohibited from contacting any victims or witnesses involved in his case and must comply with strict financial transparency requirements, allowing authorities to review his records and transactions. These post-release conditions reflect the government's intent to keep him under a microscope long after his prison term ends, signaling that his punishment and scrutiny will continue for years.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces strict conditions after his 50-month prison sentence

Their relationship, however, unraveled spectacularly once Maxwell was arrested in 2020. Borgerson reportedly ended the relationship over a phone call while she was incarcerated, later distancing himself from her legal battles and avoiding the media spotlight. Friends told reporters that Borgerson felt deceived by Maxwell, claiming she had drawn him into a scandal he neither anticipated nor could control. By the time Maxwell was convicted in 2021, Borgerson had largely vanished from public view, having resigned from CargoMetrics and relocated to focus on rebuilding his life. The relationship that once symbolized refuge and reinvention for Maxwell ultimately collapsed under the same weight of deception and disgrace that destroyed her wider social circle.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

At the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, host Nikki Glaser delivered a sharp monologue that included pointed jokes about Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is currently facing serious legal charges. Glaser quipped that the film "Challengers" was "more sexually charged than Diddy's credit card," referencing allegations about his notorious parties. She also remarked that the after-party wouldn't be as lively without Diddy's presence, alluding to his current incarcerationIn a subsequent interview on "The Howard Stern Show," Glaser revealed additional jokes about Diddy that were ultimately cut from her monologue. One such joke suggested that the Golden Globes audience wouldn't be together again "until the Diddy trial," a line she felt might unfairly implicate attendees. Another omitted joke referenced Diddy's nightly routine in jail. Glaser explained that while she aimed to address current events humorously, she was mindful of the potential impact on her audience and chose to exclude material that could be perceived as overly accusatory or insensitive.(commercial at 8:16)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Diddy accusers' lawyer blasts Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser for jaw-dropping rape joke | Daily Mail Online

In his October 2009 deposition, taken during the Jeffrey Epstein v. Bradley Edwards defamation lawsuit, longtime Epstein pilot Larry Visoski described his decades of employment under Epstein and the routine nature of his work. Questioned by victims' attorney Bradley Edwards, Visoski confirmed that he had flown Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and numerous guests—some of them prominent figures—across Epstein's properties in New York, Florida, New Mexico, and the Virgin Islands. Represented by Critton & Reinhardt, Visoski repeatedly emphasized that his duties were strictly professional: piloting aircraft, maintaining schedules, and ensuring safe transport. When pressed about the ages of female passengers, he claimed he never knowingly flew minors and denied witnessing any sexual activity or misconduct aboard Epstein's planes.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Court filings and witness testimony revealed one of the most grotesque and surreal details of the Jeffrey Epstein saga: a caricature puppet of Prince Andrew allegedly used during an encounter at Epstein's Manhattan townhouse in 2001. Both Virginia Giuffre and Johanna Sjoberg testified that the puppet, resembling Andrew's likeness from the satirical TV show Spitting Image, was brought out by Ghislaine Maxwell as a prop while Andrew sat with them on a couch. According to Sjoberg's sworn deposition, Maxwell placed the puppet's hand on Giuffre's breast while Andrew simultaneously touched Sjoberg's. Maxwell, when later questioned under oath, admitted to recalling the puppet but denied gifting it or participating in any sexual act. The bizarre nature of the claim—royalty, puppetry, and sexual humiliation—made it one of the most unsettling anecdotes to surface from the trove of unsealed Epstein documents.Prince Andrew's continued status as a Counsellor of State—a constitutional role allowing him to act on behalf of the monarch—remains one of the most glaring contradictions within the modern British monarchy. Despite being forced to step back from public life after his disastrous Newsnight interview and subsequent settlement in Virginia Giuffre's civil suit, Andrew legally retains the ability to perform official duties if King Charles III were incapacitated or abroad. That includes signing state documents and receiving new ambassadors. The arrangement exists because the law automatically grants Counsellor status to the sovereign's spouse and the next four adults in the line of succession over the age of 21, meaning Andrew's position persists by statute, not choice. Critics across the political spectrum have called it a constitutional embarrassment—one that symbolically undermines the monarchy's moral authority by keeping a figure tainted by scandal in a position of potential power.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Ghislaine Maxwell's relationship with Scott Borgerson, a wealthy tech entrepreneur and former CEO of the maritime analytics firm CargoMetrics, began around 2013 and quickly evolved into a secretive, high-profile partnership. Reports indicate that the two were romantically involved and may have quietly married in 2016, a claim supported by Maxwell's legal filings referencing a “spouse” who offered financial backing for her bail. Borgerson, who had previously presented himself as a clean-cut environmentalist and business leader, was said to have been deeply enamored with Maxwell, even allowing her to live in his New England mansion after she withdrew from public life following Jeffrey Epstein's arrest. During her pretrial detention, prosecutors identified Borgerson as her partner and alleged that he helped manage some of her finances through trusts and property transfers—moves they argued were meant to obscure her wealth.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

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Prince Andrew's attempted comebacks—whether through soft public reappearances or entrepreneurial ventures—have repeatedly stumbled amid persistent scandal and institutional resistance. His early efforts, such as signaling interest in low-profile engagements or charitable causes, were mostly ignored by the Palace and public alike. Even when he quietly attended family events or public ceremonies, he remained under tight constraints: his appearances were limited, carefully managed, and rarely fully public. Meanwhile, the release of fresh documents and resurfacing allegations have continuously punched holes in any rehabilitative narrative he might try to spin.On the business front, Andrew has tried to monetize his royal network, but results have been underwhelming. A reported deal with a Dutch startup firm—meant to leverage his “Pitch@Palace” brand and connections—failed to yield any signed contracts or tangible outcomes. Critics and royal watchers say the venture underscores how his appeal is now more a liability than an asset. Rather than a comeback, his attempts have exposed just how toxic the Epstein association remains—and how powerless he has become to reverse the damage.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In his October 2009 deposition, taken during the Jeffrey Epstein v. Bradley Edwards defamation lawsuit, longtime Epstein pilot Larry Visoski described his decades of employment under Epstein and the routine nature of his work. Questioned by victims' attorney Bradley Edwards, Visoski confirmed that he had flown Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and numerous guests—some of them prominent figures—across Epstein's properties in New York, Florida, New Mexico, and the Virgin Islands. Represented by Critton & Reinhardt, Visoski repeatedly emphasized that his duties were strictly professional: piloting aircraft, maintaining schedules, and ensuring safe transport. When pressed about the ages of female passengers, he claimed he never knowingly flew minors and denied witnessing any sexual activity or misconduct aboard Epstein's planes.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Ever since Ghislaine Maxwell was moved from a higher-security facility in Tallahassee to the minimum-security Federal Prison Camp Bryan in Texas, whispers of special privileges have swirled. Inmates and prison consultants say she's getting “hotel-guest treatment”—meals delivered to her cell, private visits in the chapel while others are locked down, solo yard time, and generally softer security protocols. Her arrival reportedly triggered more frequent lockdowns, added armed guards, and even a facility “cleanup” beforehand, which many see as signs she's not being treated like a typical prisoner.Experts and former corrections officials call the move deeply unusual. Maxwell, convicted of aiding Epstein's trafficking of minors and serving a 20-year sentence, typically wouldn't qualify for camp status at all—especially with her “public safety factor” as a sex offender. The fact that she was allowed into a prison known for lax fences, dormitory housing, and relatively lenient conditions is fueling suspicion that her cooperation with federal prosecutors (including interviews about Epstein's network) earned her perks. Critics argue this undermines both justice for survivors and public trust in the prison system.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Ghislaine Maxwell granted unusual privileges at minimum-security prison | Fox NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Prince Andrew's downfall isn't just a scandal — it's a slow-motion collapse of entitlement meeting consequence. Virginia Giuffre's memoir tore away the last shreds of his royal insulation, exposing a man who genuinely believed that abusing her was his birthright. That word alone sums up everything sick about the system that created him — the idea that status excuses cruelty, that power erases guilt. He wasn't just a man caught in Epstein's web; he was one of its willing predators, shielded by titles and arrogance. His denials, his pathetic defenses, his crocodile regret — they all ring hollow because underneath it all is a man who never thought he'd have to answer for anything.Now he's a national embarrassment — a walking monument to the rot of privilege. The world doesn't see a prince anymore; it sees a coward who bought silence and mistook it for redemption. He turned “royal duty” into a sick joke, dragging a thousand years of monarchy through the mud just to protect his own skin. The palace can pretend he's a private citizen now, but his disgrace stains the crown he once served under. No PR team can fix it. No amount of money can bury it. Prince Andrew will forever be remembered not for service or honor, but as the spoiled relic who thought rape was a privilege of birth — and found out, far too late, that the world had finally stopped bowing.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:‘Prince Andrew believed having sex with me was his birthright': Virginia Giuffre on her abuse at the hands of Epstein, Maxwell and the king's brother | Jeffrey Epstein | The GuardianBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

A woman, filing under the pseudonym Jane Doe, has sued Bank of America and Bank of New York Mellon in Manhattan federal court, accusing them of playing a financial role in enabling Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operation. She alleges that Epstein and his associates used her Bank of America account—opened at the direction of Epstein's accountant—as a conduit for rent payments, payroll for a “sham company,” and other transfers. The complaint claims the banks ignored obvious red flags, failed to file required Suspicious Activity Reports in a timely fashion, and thereby breached their duty to report illicit financial flows.In the case against BNY Mellon, the lawsuit claims the bank processed as much as $378 million in transactions linked to a modeling agency (MC2) allegedly used by Epstein and his associates in trafficking operations. The complaint contends that BNY Mellon either turned a blind eye to or actively facilitated these flows, benefiting from them financially while violating anti-trafficking and anti–money laundering norms. The plaintiff seeks unspecified damages and class-action status, arguing that the banks “knowingly benefited” from Epstein's scheme and should be held accountable.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Bank of America, BNY sued over alleged ties to Jeffrey EpsteinBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Virginia Roberts Giuffre's unpublished memoir The Billionaire's Playboy Club recounts her recruitment into Jeffrey Epstein's world as a 16-year-old working at Mar-a-Lago, where she says Ghislaine Maxwell lured her in with promises of opportunity and travel. The manuscript describes how she became trapped in Epstein's orbit, allegedly forced into sexual encounters with powerful men, including Prince Andrew, and ferried across his properties in New York, Florida, and the Virgin Islands. Giuffre paints a detailed picture of coercion, psychological manipulation, and the disturbing normalization of exploitation within Epstein's high-society circle.In this episode, we begin our journey through that memoir.   to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Virgina Giuffre Billionaire's Playboy Club | DocumentCloudBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Ghislaine Maxwell has given at least two notable interviews or testimony sessions while incarcerated, each stirring sharp debate over her motive and trustworthiness. In a televised prison interview, she expressed regret that she “wished she never met” Jeffrey Epstein, and insinuated that some widely circulated photographs involving her and others—especially the one with Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre—were not authentic or had been manipulated. During that interview, she portrayed herself as a fall-guy, blamed media exaggeration, and consistently denied involvement in recruiting minorsIn her prison interview with Daphne Barak, Ghislaine Maxwell repeatedly framed her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein as a profound mistake. She called meeting him “the greatest mistake of my life,” said her arrest in 2020 and denial of bail came as a total shock, and insisted she had never intended to flee the U.S. justice system. Maxwell also attempted to cast doubt on a widely circulated photograph showing her smiling beside Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre, saying she “didn't recognize” it and believed it was not genuine.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Dean Kamen's connection to Jeffrey Epstein has drawn increasing scrutiny due to overlapping travel records, shared associates, and questionable coincidences. Flight logs show Kamen traveled on Epstein's private jet in 2003, and subsequent reports revealed that a former Epstein associate, pilot Nadia Marcinko—also known as “Gulfstream Girl”—had ties to Kamen's DEKA Aviation facility in New Hampshire. Marcinko's business was even registered at one of Kamen's addresses, blurring the line between coincidence and collaboration. Kamen, a celebrated inventor, has denied any wrongdoing, but critics argue that his association with figures so deeply embedded in Epstein's operations warrants far more investigation. Whether Kamen's involvement was a matter of convenience, ignorance, or something darker remains unanswered—but the paper trail paints a picture that's far from innocent.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Jes Staley, the former CEO of Barclays, has seen his reputation and career unravel after revelations of a deeper-than-declared relationship with Jeffrey Epstein surfaced. Regulators found that Staley had misled both Barclays' board and the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) by characterizing his bond with Epstein as merely professional, when a trove of emails and correspondence suggested otherwise. The FCA banned Staley from holding senior roles in the UK financial sector and fined him—punishments he challenged in court but largely failed to overturn.Beyond regulatory action, Staley and Barclays now face class-action lawsuits in the U.S. alleging investor deception: shareholders claim the bank and Staley downplayed Epstein links to protect stock prices. A judge recently rejected efforts to dismiss the case, allowing it to proceed. Meanwhile, Staley has publicly accused the FCA of trying to “destroy” him, insisting he mostly had a professional relationship with Epstein and that he was transparent with regulatorsto contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Prince Andrew is, without question, the author of his own nightmare when it comes to Jeffrey Epstein. Despite multiple warnings and clear public disgust surrounding Epstein's 2008 conviction, Andrew continued to associate with him, even visiting Epstein's Manhattan mansion after his release from jail. That image—Andrew strolling through Central Park with a convicted sex offender—cemented his reputation as a man either catastrophically naive or willfully blind. His judgment calls, from staying friends with Epstein to accepting his hospitality, revealed a stunning lack of awareness about optics, ethics, and basic decency. Rather than being an innocent caught in Epstein's web, Andrew's choices consistently pulled him deeper into it.The disaster reached its apex with the infamous 2019 Newsnight interview, where Andrew tried to clear his name but instead broadcasted his arrogance and detachment to the world. His bizarre claims about “not sweating” and his insistence that a Pizza Express visit cleared him of wrongdoing turned him into a global punchline. Every moment of that interview showcased a man trapped by his own lies, pride, and refusal to accept responsibility. In the end, Andrew's downfall wasn't authored by Epstein, the press, or his accusers—it was written entirely by his own hand.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Prince Andrew's use of public money has long been a flashpoint for criticism, reflecting the uneasy tension between royal privilege and public accountability. During his tenure as the UK's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, Andrew racked up hundreds of thousands of pounds in taxpayer-funded travel and hospitality expenses each year—lavish costs that raised questions about whether his “official duties” were serving the nation or himself. His entourage's frequent flights, luxury accommodations, and extravagant spending on overseas visits came under fire in Parliament, with critics accusing him of behaving like a jet-setting businessman rather than a public servant. When revelations about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein emerged, those same spending habits were revisited as evidence of a pattern—public resources used to sustain private indulgence.The controversy deepened with his legal settlement with Virginia Giuffre in 2022, reportedly worth millions of pounds. While Buckingham Palace and HM Treasury insisted no public funds were used to pay it, the lack of financial transparency around royal income fueled public skepticism. Critics noted that Andrew's security, property maintenance, and other royal benefits remain covered by taxpayer money—despite his “retirement” from public duties. His finances remain shrouded in secrecy, prompting ongoing calls for an official register of royal interests and expenditures. For many, Andrew has come to symbolize the problem of unchecked privilege: a man shielded by the institution even as he drained the public purse.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Federal prosecutors revealed that Jeffrey Epstein wired $350,000 to two women described as alleged co-conspirators shortly after renewed media coverage reignited interest in his criminal conduct. The transfers, made in late 2018, included one payment of $100,000 and another of $250,000 — both sent within days of The Miami Herald's exposé on Epstein's 2008 plea deal. Investigators alleged the money was meant to keep potential witnesses silent or loyal as scrutiny mounted around his non-prosecution agreement. Prosecutors described the payments as “potential witness tampering,” noting that they were consistent with Epstein's long history of using financial leverage to control those around him.Court filings later confirmed that the recipients of the payments were women previously accused of helping Epstein arrange or manage young victims, but their names remain sealed by judicial order due to safety and privacy concerns. Federal prosecutors insisted that releasing their identities could compromise ongoing investigations and expose individuals who may themselves have been exploited. The revelation of the $350,000 transfers became a central element in arguments that Epstein's wealth and influence made him a flight and obstruction risk, ultimately contributing to the court's decision to deny him bail in 2019.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Owen Bonertz discuss the military coup in Madagascar, plus more on the ‘No Kings' protests in the U.S., elections in Bolivia and Ireland and a meeting of China's Communist Party.Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter.This episode includes work from Factal editors Owen Bonertz, Alex Moore, Irene Villora, Hua Hsieh and David Wyllie. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or events we've missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2025 Factal. All rights reserved.

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The chocolate milk recall that's impacting hundreds of local schools. How many child illnesses are now under investigation. The second segment of the Skyline is now open. We sent Jolanie Martinez to take some rides this morning. Staffing shortages are on the rise as air traffic controllers across the country are working without pay and calling out sick due to the government shutdown. What you need to know if you have a flight to catch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After nine children fell ill at an Oahu elementary school, Hawaii Department of Health officials are investigating if it's connected to recalled Meadow Gold chocolate milk. A father and daughter accused of assaulting a Honolulu police officer appear in court. A dedication ceremony celebrated the second segment of Honolulu's rail project, Skyline, which is set to open to the public Thursday morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.