Podcasts about Jeffrey Epstein

In an angry address to the nation, Donald Trump loudly touted the economy while doubling down on attacks over “affordability,” even as many Americans continue to feel squeezed. New reporting revisits the disturbing history of Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, detailing how the two bonded over the pursuit of women. House Democrats release disturbing new photos from the Epstein files. At the same time, the Trump administration is quietly asking the U.S. oil industry to re-engage with Venezuela, signaling a potential reversal in energy policy. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/TYT and use code TYT and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Hosts: Ana Kasparian & Cenk Uygur SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞  https://www.youtube.com/@TheYoungTurks FOLLOW US ON: FACEBOOK  ☞   https://www.facebook.com/theyoungturks TWITTER  ☞       https://twitter.com/TheYoungTurks INSTAGRAM  ☞  https://www.instagram.com/theyoungturks TIKTOK  ☞          https://www.tiktok.com/@theyoungturks

Investigators believe they have identified the suspect in the Brown University shooting that killed two students and injured nine others. Plus, the day before the Justice Department must publicly release its files on Jeffrey Epstein, House Democrats unveiled more than 60 new photographs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Megyn Kelly is joined by Glenn Greenwald, host of Rumble's "System Update,” to discuss a new poll showing AOC leading JD Vance in a 2028 matchup, how her transformation into a theater kid-like political operative makes her vulnerable, new DNA evidence in the Brown University shooting case, alarming signs of police incompetence, why the lack of campus cameras may be tied to Providence's sanctuary city policies, Dan Bongino's exit from the Trump administration and FBI leadership, whether he can return to his podcast without any interruption after the government role, disturbing reports about Nick Reiner's odd behavior at Conan O'Brien's holiday party, the ongoing questions surrounding the Reiner murders, the woman at the center of the Coldplay "kiss cam" scandal speaking out, the broader morality and societal questions it raises, the latest New York Times reporting on Trump supposedly being "best friends" with Jeffrey Epstein, why the reporting doesn't show anything new or explosive, the viral video of a young woman confronting a Target employee for wearing a Charlie Kirk shirt, how the harasser posted it herself hoping for clout, the massive support that followed for the employee, and more. More from Greenwald: https://rumble.com/c/GGreenwald Geviti: Go to https://gogeviti.com/megynand get 20% off with code MEGYN.Grand Canyon University: https://GCU.edu/MYOFFERBirch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on goldRiverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.  Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post Exclusive: Bill Clinton asked the King of Morocco if he could bring two uninvited guests to the monarch's 2002 wedding: Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. After 5 days, police are still looking for leads in the Brown University shooting investigation and so far they're coming up empty. Why? Subscribe to the NY POSTcast: https://app.magellan.ai/listen_links/NYP-Native Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stacey Williams joins Joanna Coles as the anticipated release of the Epstein files throws fresh scrutiny on Donald Trump's long-denied proximity to Jeffrey Epstein. Williams recounts how a dinner invitation led to a relationship with Epstein—and, she says, to being deliberately walked into Trump Tower where Trump groped her while Epstein stood by, a moment she now believes was staged. Does her account expose how power, silence, and sexual coercion were normalized at the highest levels—and why Trump remains untouched as others in Epstein's orbit fall? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicolle Wallace on the recent New York Times article, which covers the extensive relationship between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein.Later, Nicolle covers the merger between Trump's social media's parent company, Trump Media & Technology Group, and TAE Technologies, a nuclear fusion power company.For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewhTo listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The New York Times put out a new article claiming no evidence of a connection between President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, but some aspects of the article are controversial. In two weeks, Zohran Mamdani will take office as New York City's new mayor. Jay Clayton from the U.S. Attorney's office announces a focus on tackling crime in Manhattan and supervising Mamdani's administration. Mark takes listener calls. Mark interviews WOR weeknight host Jimmy Failla. The Oscars will be broadcast on YouTube instead of on TV. Jimmy shares stories about driving a cab on New Year's Eve. The two have a Discussion on recent public appearances by former President Biden and speculation about his activities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New York Times put out a new article claiming no evidence of a connection between President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, but some aspects of the article are controversial. In two weeks, Zohran Mamdani will take office as New York City's new mayor. Jay Clayton from the U.S. Attorney's office announces a focus on tackling crime in Manhattan and supervising Mamdani's administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark breaks down President Trump's speech to the nation from last night. Ronald Hicks is announced as the new archbishop, replacing Cardinal Dolan in New York after Dolan's retirement announcement. Mark interviews economist Steve Moore. Steve analyzes the new economic reports, noting that November's consumer prices rose at a 2.7% annual rate, lower than expected due to a delayed report. Moore discusses how President Trump's “One Big Beautiful Bill” could bring historic savings for many Americans, affecting their tax statements and paychecks. The New York Times put out a new article claiming no evidence of a connection between President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, but some aspects of the article are controversial. In two weeks, Zohran Mamdani will take office as New York City's new mayor. Jay Clayton from the U.S. Attorney's office announces a focus on tackling crime in Manhattan and supervising Mamdani's administration. Mark interviews WOR weeknight host Jimmy Failla. The Oscars will be broadcast on YouTube instead of on TV. Jimmy shares stories about driving a cab on New Year's Eve. The two have a Discussion on recent public appearances by former President Biden and speculation about his activities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark breaks down President Trump's speech to the nation from last night. Ronald Hicks is announced as the new archbishop, replacing Cardinal Dolan in New York after Dolan's retirement announcement. Mark interviews economist Steve Moore. Steve analyzes the new economic reports, noting that November's consumer prices rose at a 2.7% annual rate, lower than expected due to a delayed report. Moore discusses how President Trump's “One Big Beautiful Bill” could bring historic savings for many Americans, affecting their tax statements and paychecks. The New York Times put out a new article claiming no evidence of a connection between President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, but some aspects of the article are controversial. In two weeks, Zohran Mamdani will take office as New York City's new mayor. Jay Clayton from the U.S. Attorney's office announces a focus on tackling crime in Manhattan and supervising Mamdani's administration. Mark interviews WOR weeknight host Jimmy Failla. The Oscars will be broadcast on YouTube instead of on TV. Jimmy shares stories about driving a cab on New Year's Eve. The two have a Discussion on recent public appearances by former President Biden and speculation about his activities.

The New York Times put out a new article claiming no evidence of a connection between President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, but some aspects of the article are controversial. In two weeks, Zohran Mamdani will take office as New York City's new mayor. Jay Clayton from the U.S. Attorney's office announces a focus on tackling crime in Manhattan and supervising Mamdani's administration. Mark takes listener calls. Mark interviews WOR weeknight host Jimmy Failla. The Oscars will be broadcast on YouTube instead of on TV. Jimmy shares stories about driving a cab on New Year's Eve. The two have a Discussion on recent public appearances by former President Biden and speculation about his activities.

The New York Times put out a new article claiming no evidence of a connection between President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, but some aspects of the article are controversial. In two weeks, Zohran Mamdani will take office as New York City's new mayor. Jay Clayton from the U.S. Attorney's office announces a focus on tackling crime in Manhattan and supervising Mamdani's administration.

The President's address to the nation last night was a smorgasboard of his favorite hits. He railed against former President Biden and touted questionable economic numbers. He did announce a bonus for members of the military. His so called "Warrior Dividend" will be paid for by his controversial tariff policies, without the approval of Congress. We will talk about Trump's odd speech and about the latest release of pictures related to Jeffrey Epstein. Former Federal Prosecutor and now defense attorney David Katz will join the conversation to talk about Friday's deadline for the Epstein Files and Ghislaine Maxwell's efforts to get out of her prison camp.

In today's episode, Michael Smerconish unpacks President Trump's unusually rapid and partisan White House address — and explores whether a major New York Times investigation into Trump's long-obscured friendship with Jeffrey Epstein helps explain the tone. Michael walks through the Times reporting, the president's polling struggles, and why major networks seemed to ignore the story. Plus: the arrest of protesters in the U.K. for chanting “Globalize the Intifada” and what that means for free speech debates in the U.S. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The official story has always painted Alex Acosta as the man solely responsible for Jeffrey Epstein's non-prosecution agreement, but that version is designed to mislead. Acosta was a mid-level figure, a convenient scapegoat set up to absorb public outrage while the real decisions were made in Washington. Attorney General Michael Mukasey, Deputy Attorney General Mark Filip, and other senior DOJ brass were the ones who met with Epstein's powerful legal team, signed off on the immunity clause, and ensured the deal protected not only Epstein but his co-conspirators. Acosta merely carried out orders that had already been determined above him, and when the truth started to unravel, he was offered up as the fall guy to shield the institution.The failure to subpoena everyone involved—from state prosecutors to Main Justice leadership—reveals that Congress is more interested in theater than accountability. By focusing blame on Acosta, the system preserved itself, kept survivors from the truth, and avoided admitting the uncomfortable reality that DOJ itself bent the law to protect a billionaire predator. True justice requires putting every official who touched the deal under oath, including Mukasey and Filip, to expose how the NPA was engineered. Until that happens, the scandal remains unresolved and the cover-up intact, with Acosta remembered not as the architect of Epstein's freedom, but as the shield sacrificed to keep the powerful safe.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

The congressional hearings surrounding Jeffrey Epstein are less about justice and more about optics. Behind the staged outrage, secret depositions, and selective leaks lies a carefully managed narrative meant to pacify the public while protecting the powerful. Key figures tied to the original Non-Prosecution Agreement—Acosta, Mukasey, Filip, Menschel, Villafaña—have never been subpoenaed, a glaring omission that reveals the process is not about uncovering truth but about burying it. Rather than transparency, we are handed redactions, secrecy, and closed-door questioning that serve only to shield institutions complicit in Epstein's protection.What the public is witnessing is a modern-day bread and circus. Instead of gladiators, we are given congressional theatrics designed to create the illusion of accountability while ensuring nothing of substance changes. Survivors remain sidelined, critical testimony is hidden, and the system that enabled Epstein continues untouched. The hearings are not a path to justice but a spectacle of distraction, meant to drain outrage, exhaust demands for truth, and keep the machinery of power intact. Until the curtain of secrecy is torn down, accountability will remain an illusion.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

In the final years of his life, Jeffrey Epstein attempted to reinvent himself as a player in the surveillance and security-tech industry. Newly leaked emails from Ehud Barak's inbox show Epstein's interest in Reporty Homeland Security (now Carbyne) and his attempts to build ties with figures like Peter Thiel, former Israeli intelligence officials, and even individuals connected to Vladimir Putin's inner circle. Epstein used these connections to push into Silicon Valley through funds such as Valar Ventures and Founders Fund, while simultaneously promoting himself as a bridge between high-tech innovation, private wealth, and the geopolitics of surveillance.The leaks also reveal Epstein's maneuvering in Russia, where he connected Barak with Sergey Belyakov and presented himself as a nonpolitical facilitator able to skirt sanctions and open doors to oligarch networks. He circulated articles on cyberwarfare, emergency management, and Israeli Unit 8200 to maintain relevance in the intelligence conversation. Collectively, these documents portray Epstein as more than just a disgraced financier—he was actively embedding himself in the global spy-tech ecosystem right up until his downfall.to  contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Inside Jeffrey Epstein's spy industry connections

In the federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, Judge Arun Subramanian delivered final jury instructions that laid out the legal framework the jurors must follow as they deliberate on the charges. He emphasized the presumption of innocence, reminding jurors that the burden of proof rests entirely on the government and that Combs is not required to prove anything or call any witnesses. The judge explained that the prosecution must prove each element of every charged crime beyond a reasonable doubt, and that speculation, bias, or media narratives have no place in the jury room. He cautioned jurors to evaluate the evidence objectively, including the credibility of witnesses, and warned against letting emotions, celebrity, or public opinion sway their verdict.Subramanian also gave detailed explanations of the legal definitions behind each charge Combs faces, including the alleged predicate acts tied to sex trafficking, conspiracy, and obstruction. He clarified that even if jurors find certain behavior distasteful or immoral, it is not criminal unless it meets the specific legal thresholds outlined. Jurors were instructed to consider each count separately, and not to infer guilt on one charge simply because they believe guilt on another. Additionally, he reiterated the importance of unanimous agreement for any verdict and instructed them not to discuss the case with anyone outside the jury room, nor consume any media coverage about it. The instructions closed with a reminder that the rule of law—not fame, wealth, or notoriety—governs the courtroom.to  contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.628425.424.0.pdf

The Epstein estate tried to shut down the lawsuit Ghislaine Maxwell filed against it by arguing that her claims were legally baseless and strategically opportunistic. Maxwell had sued the estate seeking reimbursement for legal fees and protection she claimed Epstein had promised her, but the executors countered that no such binding agreement existed. They portrayed her demand for indemnification as both speculative and self-serving, especially given her criminal conviction and the mountain of evidence tying her to Epstein's trafficking operation. In their view, Maxwell was attempting to shift responsibility for her own conduct onto a dead man's estate that already faced enormous financial pressure from survivor settlements and ongoing litigation.To reinforce their position, the estate argued that Maxwell's lawsuit was essentially an effort to rewrite history—attempting to cast herself as someone entitled to Epstein's financial shield despite her central role in enabling his crimes. They emphasized that the estate had no obligation to fund her defense, especially when her actions were outside the scope of any legitimate employment or partnership and were, instead, criminal in nature. The executors also noted that satisfying Maxwell's claims would siphon money away from compensation intended for survivors, contradicting the estate's publicly stated commitments. Ultimately, their motion to dismiss framed Maxwell's lawsuit as a legally flimsy maneuver designed to grab resources she was never owed and to distance herself from the consequences of her own conduct.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

A federal court denied then–U.S. Virgin Islands Attorney General Denise George's request to freeze the Epstein estate's bank accounts after determining that the extraordinary relief she sought was not supported by the procedural posture of the case. George argued that an immediate freeze was necessary to prevent the dissipation of assets while the territory pursued civil enforcement claims tied to Epstein's sex trafficking operation. The court, however, found that the request did not meet the high legal threshold required for such an action, emphasizing concerns about due process and the absence of a sufficient showing that assets were in imminent danger of being improperly transferred or concealed.The denial had significant consequences for the USVI's broader strategy. Without a freeze in place, the estate retained control over its funds as litigation continued, allowing money to flow toward legal fees, administration costs, and the victims' compensation program. Critics argued that the ruling weakened the territory's leverage and accelerated the depletion of resources that could have supported deeper discovery and enforcement. For George, the decision became emblematic of the systemic barriers facing efforts to aggressively pursue Epstein's estate, reinforcing her claim that legal and institutional structures consistently favored containment and closure over transparency and accountability.to  contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Jeffrey Epstein's entry into Bear Stearns in the mid-1970s was unusual from the start, as he was hired despite lacking a college degree and having misrepresented his academic background. He began in a junior role but quickly moved into advising wealthy clients and was eventually made a limited partner, a rise aided more by internal relationships than traditional qualifications. Concerns about his behavior and credibility circulated within the firm, and his tenure ended after roughly five years amid regulatory scrutiny. The firm never publicly explained the precise circumstances of his departure, leaving lingering questions about how and why he was allowed to advance as far as he did.After leaving Bear Stearns, Epstein repeatedly leveraged his association with the firm as a badge of legitimacy, using it to portray himself as a seasoned Wall Street insider. Contacts from that period helped him attract ultra-wealthy clients and establish himself as a private money manager operating largely outside public view. The Bear Stearns connection became central to the financial identity he cultivated, providing credibility and access that far exceeded the scope and substance of his actual work there. That early Wall Street pedigree helped open doors that would later prove critical to the scale of his wealth, influence, and reach.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Jeffrey Epstein's activities in Central and South America remain one of the least examined yet most revealing aspects of his global predation network. Testimony from Maritza Vázquez, a former employee of Jean-Luc Brunel's MC2 agency, describes a structured pipeline that funneled dozens of vulnerable young girls from countries like Peru and Brazil into the United States under the guise of modeling opportunities. According to Vázquez, these regions were not only recruitment grounds but also sites of direct abuse, where Epstein and Brunel allegedly exploited extreme poverty, weak oversight, and institutional indifference. The pattern closely mirrors Brunel's operations in Eastern Europe, suggesting a standardized, repeatable trafficking model rather than isolated misconduct. Taken together, the evidence points to a deliberate strategy of targeting populations least likely to be protected or believed.What emerges from this broader view is the staggering scale and complexity of Epstein's operation, which depended on far more than one man's criminality. His ability to operate for decades across continents required cooperation or negligence from multiple institutions, including modeling agencies, immigration systems, financial intermediaries, and legal professionals. The limited number of publicly identified victims likely represents only a fraction of those harmed, with the true figure plausibly reaching into the thousands. Central and South America functioned as deeper blind spots, where victims were more easily silenced and abuses less likely to attract international scrutiny. The lack of comprehensive global investigations into these regions has left major gaps in accountability, reinforcing the conclusion that Epstein's crimes were not only vast, but systematically enabled by inequality, corruption, and selective attention.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

The public reawakening to the Jeffrey Epstein story has exposed not just the scale of his crimes, but how profoundly they were misunderstood and minimized for years. Many who once dismissed deeper reporting on Epstein are now fully engaged as legacy outlets publish long retrospectives on his wealth, social connections, and early career, particularly his time at Bear Stearns. While this shift in coverage may appear overdue, it raises an uncomfortable question: why these stories are being told now, long after Epstein abused victims openly in New York and elsewhere with little sustained scrutiny. For years, major media organizations treated the more troubling implications of Epstein's power as speculative, focusing on isolated scandals rather than the structural forces that allowed him to operate with impunity. The current reporting, much of it recycling information known for half a decade or more, still largely avoids confronting how Epstein repeatedly survived scandals that should have ended his freedom.The missing piece, critics argue, is the role of institutional protection—specifically the possibility that Epstein functioned as a confidential informant for the FBI, explaining his extraordinary immunity from consequences. This framework helps account for the consistent pattern of stalled investigations, lenient treatment, and prosecutorial deference that followed Epstein for decades, culminating in the unprecedented 2008 non-prosecution agreement that shielded both Epstein and unnamed co-conspirators. Rather than interrogating how Epstein escaped accountability at every turn, mainstream coverage has remained fixated on how he made his money, a safer line of inquiry that avoids scrutiny of law enforcement itself. Until journalists squarely address why Epstein was protected—not merely how he accumulated wealth—the story remains fundamentally incomplete, leaving the most consequential questions about power, complicity, and systemic failure unanswered.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

As the December 19th DOJ deadline approaches, expectations for a meaningful Epstein file release remain predictably low. History suggests this will be less a moment of transparency and more a carefully managed pressure-release, offering recycled information already known while withholding anything truly damaging to the government or to Donald Trump. If there had been genuine intent to disclose the full truth, it would not have required months of procedural theater and resistance. Instead, the long delay itself signals reluctance, not resolve. A DOJ overseen by figures who have actively fought disclosure is unlikely to suddenly reverse course out of goodwill. Skepticism here is not cynicism for its own sake, but a rational response to an institution that has consistently prioritized self-protection over accountability.What should be expected is a document dump heavy on redactions, light on substance, and carefully curated to avoid embarrassment or legal exposure. FBI 302s, internal emails, candid assessments, and anything implicating systemic failures or political sensitivity are almost certainly off the table. Names may appear without context, timelines without consequence, and pages without meaningful content. If this release is perceived as insulting or deliberately hollow, it risks igniting a backlash that narratives and media spin may not contain. The real story may not be what is released, but what is conspicuously absent—and the justifications used to keep it that way. Epstein disclosures have only ever advanced under pressure, not voluntary transparency, and this release is unlikely to change that fundamental reality.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Senators, primarily through the U.S. Senate Finance Committee under the leadership of Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), launched a lengthy investigation beginning in 2022 into billionaire financier Leon Black's financial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and the unusually large payments Black made to Epstein—totaling at least $158 million, and possibly as much as $170 million—between 2012 and 2017 for purported tax and estate planning advice that many lawmakers find dubious given Epstein's lack of professional credentials. The committee has pressed Black and financial institutions like Bank of America for details about how these funds were managed and why banks did not flag the massive transfers as suspicious in real time, as required under anti-money-laundering regulations. Investigators also noted that Epstein was paid far more than typical advisors and that some of the money may have been used to support Epstein's wider operations.Wyden's investigation has expanded to demand transparency from the Department of Justice, Treasury, and Internal Revenue Service, urging those agencies to release Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) tied to Epstein's finances and to audit the tax and estate planning work Epstein performed for Black. The Senate's efforts come amid concerns that oversight has been inadequate, and include seeking documents that might show whether Black's payments helped fund Epstein's alleged criminal network. Black has publicly denied involvement in Epstein's crimes and maintains the payments were lawful, and an independent review commissioned by Black's firm found no criminal activity; nevertheless, the Senate's scrutiny continues as part of broader efforts to understand how Epstein's financial networks operated and were used, and whether existing tax and financial laws were properly enforced.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The lead-up to the closure of the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan was shaped by years of mounting crises that long predated Jeffrey Epstein's death but were dramatically amplified afterward. MCC had become infamous for chronic staffing shortages, crumbling infrastructure, frequent lockdowns, and extended power outages that left inmates in freezing cells without light, heat, or reliable access to counsel. Judges, defense attorneys, and federal prosecutors repeatedly complained that conditions at MCC interfered with constitutional rights and basic human safety. After Epstein's death exposed systemic failures—nonfunctioning cameras, falsified guard logs, and gross supervisory breakdowns—scrutiny intensified. Internal Bureau of Prisons audits, DOJ Inspector General reports, and sustained public pressure painted a picture of a facility that was not merely mismanaged but structurally incapable of safe operation, accelerating calls for its permanent shutdown.The actual closure of MCC was announced by the Bureau of Prisons in 2021 and carried out in phases, with detainees gradually transferred to other federal facilities in Brooklyn and across the region. Officials cited the age of the building, extensive maintenance backlogs, and the prohibitive cost of necessary repairs as justification, effectively conceding that the jail was beyond saving. By mid-2021, MCC was fully closed, ending nearly five decades of operation in lower Manhattan. While the Bureau framed the move as an administrative and financial decision, the closure was widely understood as the final consequence of years of neglect and the reputational damage stemming from Epstein's death. MCC did not close quietly because it was obsolete; it closed because its failures had become impossible to ignore, leaving behind a symbol of institutional collapse at the heart of the federal detention system.to contact me:bobbycapucci!@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Jeffrey Epstein's time at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in Manhattan was marked by extraordinary irregularities that immediately set his detention apart from that of ordinary federal inmates. After his July 2019 arrest on federal sex trafficking charges, Epstein was placed in the Special Housing Unit, officially for his own protection, but the conditions of that confinement were riddled with contradictions. He was housed in a unit that was understaffed, plagued by malfunctioning cameras, and run by a Bureau of Prisons already under scrutiny for mismanagement. Despite being classified as a high-risk inmate due to the seriousness of the charges, his wealth, and the potential exposure of powerful associates, Epstein was repeatedly removed from standard suicide watch protocols. He was briefly placed on suicide watch after being found injured in his cell in late July, then taken off it under circumstances that were never convincingly explained, returning to a unit where basic safeguards were visibly failing.The failures at MCC culminated in Epstein's death on August 10, 2019, when he was found unresponsive in his cell, officially ruled a suicide by hanging. On the night of his death, guards assigned to check on him allegedly fell asleep and failed to perform required welfare checks, while security cameras outside his cell were either broken or produced unusable footage. His cellmate had been transferred out shortly before his death, leaving Epstein alone despite prior concerns about self-harm. The combination of staffing shortages, ignored protocols, missing or nonfunctional surveillance, and a pattern of administrative negligence created a perfect storm that has fueled widespread skepticism about the official narrative. Epstein's death at MCC did not close the case; instead, it intensified public distrust in the federal prison system and reinforced the perception that even in custody, Epstein remained surrounded by institutional failure and unanswered questions.The warden in charge of the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) at the time of Jeffrey Epstein's death, Lamine N'Diaye, was reassigned and eventually quietly retired amid ongoing scrutiny and federal investigations into the circumstances surrounding the high-profile inmate's suicide. After Epstein was found dead in August 2019, Attorney General William Barr ordered the warden removed from MCC and reassigned to a Bureau of Prisons regional office while the Department of Justice and Inspector General probed the facility's lapses. Although there were efforts within the Bureau of Prisons to move him to other posts — including as acting warden at another federal facility — those moves became entangled with the unresolved investigations, and N'Diaye ultimately stepped away from his role quietly as the inquiries continued, with little public explanation or high-profile disciplinary action.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Jennifer Araoz alleged that Jeffrey Epstein began grooming her when she was just 14 years old, after one of his female recruiters approached her outside her New York City high school. Araoz claimed the recruiter slowly built trust, inviting her to Epstein's mansion under the guise of mentorship and financial assistance. Over several visits, Araoz says she was manipulated into giving Epstein massages while wearing only her underwear, and eventually, those encounters escalated into full sexual assaults. She described being paid hundreds of dollars after each incident, reinforcing the transactional and coercive nature of the abuse.By the time she was 15, Araoz alleges that Epstein forcibly raped her during one of those visits. She recalls being paralyzed with fear, crying and begging him to stop, while he overpowered her. Afterward, he handed her money and continued to manipulate her into silence, using his power and the threat of isolation to keep her from speaking out. Araoz later dropped out of school due to the emotional toll of the abuse. She eventually filed a lawsuit against Epstein's estate, his employees, and also named individuals and institutions she believed enabled the abuse by failing to protect her. Her account underscores the deliberate, calculated way Epstein preyed on underage girls—using female recruiters, financial coercion, and institutional neglect to shield himself from consequences for years.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:New Jeffrey Epstein accuser: He raped me when I was 15Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Bill Clinton did not merely cross paths with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell at the 2002 wedding of King Mohammed VI of Morocco. Multiple accounts make clear that Epstein and Maxwell were guests of Bill Clinton himself. That fact obliterates the usual escape hatches Clinton defenders rely on. This was not a случай encounter in a crowded diplomatic setting, nor Epstein freelancing his way into proximity. Clinton brought them. He vouched for them. He placed a known sexual predator and his chief fixer into the intimate, vetted circle of a royal wedding as his companions. A former president does not casually invite plus-ones to a monarch's wedding; guest lists are scrutinized, coordinated through diplomatic channels, and politically sensitive. By extending that invitation, Clinton didn't just socialize with Epstein and Maxwell — he actively conferred legitimacy on them at the highest possible level of international prestige.That choice is damning because it fits a broader pattern of behavior that Clinton has never meaningfully accounted for. Inviting Epstein and Maxwell as his guests to a foreign king's wedding occurred after Epstein was already widely known in elite circles as a deeply troubling figure, even if the full criminal case had not yet exploded publicly. Clinton's repeated insistence that he “barely knew” Epstein collapses under the weight of actions like this. You don't barely know someone you bring as your guests to a royal wedding. You don't barely know someone you help usher into diplomatic and aristocratic spaces where trust and discretion are paramount. At best, this reflects grotesque judgment and an indifference to who was being elevated under Clinton's name. At worst, it demonstrates how Epstein's access, protection, and normalization were facilitated directly by powerful figures who knew better and chose silence, convenience, and proximity over accountability.to contact me:bobbyacpucci@protonmail.comsource:Exclusive | Bill Clinton brought Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell to Moroccan king's wedding | New York PostBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Ghislaine Maxwell's habeas corpus petition is, at its core, a reheated attempt to relitigate issues that were already raised, argued, and rejected at trial and on direct appeal—most notably her fixation on alleged juror misconduct. Maxwell centers her petition on the claim that a juror failed to fully disclose past experiences with sexual abuse during voir dire, arguing this tainted the verdict and violated her Sixth Amendment rights. But courts that have already examined this issue concluded that there was no evidence of intentional deception or bias sufficient to overturn the conviction. Habeas relief is not a “do-over” for defendants unhappy with a jury's conclusion, and Maxwell's petition conspicuously ignores the extremely high bar required to show that any alleged juror error had a decisive, unconstitutional impact on the outcome of the trial.Beyond the juror issue, the petition leans heavily on familiar defense talking points—claims of ineffective assistance of counsel, prosecutorial misconduct, and constitutional violations framed in sweeping, conclusory language rather than supported by new, compelling evidence. What's striking is how little the petition grapples with the overwhelming testimonial and documentary record that led to Maxwell's conviction for facilitating and participating in the sexual abuse of minors. Instead, it attempts to recast procedural disputes as fundamental injustices while sidestepping the reality that multiple courts have already found the trial to be fair, the evidence to be strong, and the verdict to be sound. In that sense, the habeas filing reads less like a serious constitutional challenge and more like a last-ditch effort to chip away at a lawful conviction by exhausting every remaining procedural avenue—no matter how thin the underlying arguments have become.to contact me:Ghislaine Maxwell files petition challenging sex trafficking convictionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

December 16: 2025; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the comments from Trump's Chief of Staff Susie Wiles who is on-the-record critiquing everything from tariffs, to immigration, to prosecuting rivals. Former Trump White House veteran Sarah Matthews and Gretchen Carlson join to discuss. Plus, a special report on the cancellation of "Ebro in the Morning". To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As Republicans trip over themselves trying to explain why Jeffrey Epstein's emails are “no big deal,” we're all being reminded how easily the powerful can redefine sexual violence when it suits their needs.Meanwhile our friend Dan Cass has been living the opposite nightmare. Dan was falsely accused by his ex-girlfriend of sexual assault, and unlike Republicans who can just get Megyn Kelly to shrug it off, Dan lost work, relationships, and nearly his mind trying to clear his name.But here's the twist: Dan did what almost nobody does, he successfully fought the defamatory allegations with a lawyer and prevailed.What happens when the reality of violence is manipulated by unscrupulous people?Today comedian Dan Cass joins us to talk about what it's like to survive false accusations in a world where people tend to believe gossip over facts, and how he managed to rebuild his life and career.Also joining us is Dan's brand-new wife, visual artist and hip-hop dancer Jessica, who married him just three weeks ago. Jessica has been with Dan since the allegations started and has supported through the whole ordeal.Join us for this and all the hot news:• Did Trump Suck Bubba off? Who is Bubba?• Devil Wears Prada 2 is set to film with all the original cast returning except the boyfriend and Anne Hatheway's original face.• Hitler's DNA is recovered and examined but no clone yet.Follow us on Instagram:★ instagram.com/dankass★ instagram.com/faustofernos★ instagram.com/marcfelionHelp Fausto & Marc Fight Blindness and Heart Disease:★ https://gofund.me/00771d8fe

Jen Psaki shares highlights and insights from a new Vanity Fair article based on interviews with Donald Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles. The article not only shows that there are no "adults in the room" at Trump's White House, but shows Wiles to be so incompetent that agreeing to interviews with a reporter looks like a really bad idea.Rep. Adam Smith, top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee talks with Jen Psaki about the lack of information and evasiveness by the Trump administration in explaining to Congress the reasoning behind Donald Trump's increasing belligerence toward Venezuela and the clear risk of plunging the United States into another forever war.With a new release of Epstein documents set for this Friday, Donald Trump and his supporting Republicans are getting anxious, but Rep. Robert Garcia isn't sure how much Friday's release will contain.Another looming deadline as the year comes to an end is the expiration of health care subsidies. Rep. Brendan Boyle explains that the best hope that Republicans will act to prevent millions of Americans from losing their healthcare is that enough angry voters make Republicans more afraid of them than they are of Donald Trump. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a textThis week on the old pod john: Eight days till Christmas, Time magazine throwing shade at Titanic, seeking Jeffrey Epstein's dating advice, and significantly better advice from Dawn Staley. Support the showThanks for listening! Listen, rate, subscribe and other marketing type slogans! Here's my Insta: @dannypalmernyc @thedannypalmershow@blackcatcomedy (NYC stand-up show every Friday at 9 pm. 172 Rivington St.) And subscribe to my Patreon? Maybe? If you know how to? I don't know how it works. Let's just leave this thing be: https://www.patreon.com/thedannypalmershow

For the past few months, the Clintons have responded to congressional subpoenas tied to Jeffrey Epstein with a posture that suggests calculation, not cooperation. Instead of promptly appearing to answer questions under oath, their legal teams have engaged in quiet resistance—raising objections about scope, timing, and authority, and seeking delays that slow the process without triggering open defiance. It's a well-worn Washington tactic: acknowledge the subpoena, negotiate endlessly around it, and let momentum bleed out. Even in this short span of time, the instinct is unmistakable. When accountability knocks, the door doesn't slam shut—it's simply never opened all the way.What makes this especially corrosive is who we're talking about. Bill and Hillary Clinton are not novices to congressional oversight, nor are they unaware of how subpoenas work. They've spent decades inside the machinery of power and know exactly how to stretch procedure to their advantage. Their reluctance to appear quickly and cleanly reinforces the same two-tiered system that has defined the Epstein scandal from the beginning—where ordinary people are compelled to testify immediately, while elites get to haggle over the terms of their own accountability. Every delay, however brief, feeds the perception that political stature still buys time, distance, and protection when the questions get uncomfortable.to  contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Bill, Hillary Clinton deposition in Jeffrey Epstein investigation pushed back to next month | New York Post

Focusing on the most salacious elements of the Epstein scandal—photos, social associations, provocative rumors, and unverifiable claims—ultimately obscures the most consequential aspects of the case. While those details draw attention, they are often difficult to substantiate and easy for powerful figures to dismiss as tabloid sensationalism or partisan hysteria. This dynamic allows individuals like Donald Trump to deflect scrutiny by arguing that critics are obsessed with gossip rather than facts. When the public debate centers on what cannot be conclusively proven, it weakens legitimate inquiries and shifts attention away from demonstrable conduct such as institutional obstruction, delayed disclosures, and efforts to limit transparency. In effect, sensationalism becomes a shield rather than a weapon, blurring the line between serious investigation and speculative outrage.More importantly, an overemphasis on salacious claims gives cover to those seeking to bury the scandal altogether. By encouraging critics to overreach, it allows defenders to collapse the entire Epstein issue into a debate about conspiracy theories rather than accountability. The most critical elements of the scandal—the use of power to suppress records, resist subpoenas, control narratives, and prevent full public disclosure—are procedural and often unglamorous, but they are also provable. History shows that major reckonings rarely begin with the most shocking allegations; they begin with exposing cover-ups, paper trails, and institutional misconduct. When attention is redirected away from obstruction and toward spectacle, it delays accountability and helps ensure that Epstein's network remains protected long after the crimes themselves are no longer in dispute.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

From the moment she was arrested, Ghislaine Maxwell pursued an aggressive strategy to keep proceedings against her shielded from public view. Her legal team repeatedly sought to seal filings, close hearings, restrict media access, and limit the release of court records, arguing that publicity would prejudice her right to a fair trial and endanger her safety. Motions were filed to keep discovery materials confidential, redact filings referencing third parties, and prevent the unsealing of documents connected to the Epstein network. Maxwell also fought subpoenas and challenged disclosure efforts that could expose names, communications, and financial details beyond the narrow scope of her criminal charges.That secrecy campaign extended beyond trial logistics to the broader record of the case. Maxwell attempted to block the release of grand jury materials, oppose the unsealing of civil deposition transcripts, and resist public access to evidence already referenced in court. Judges repeatedly pushed back, emphasizing the strong presumption of public access in criminal proceedings, particularly in a case of extraordinary public interest. While some limited protections were granted, the courts largely rejected Maxwell's efforts to litigate in the shadows. The result was a steady erosion of her attempt at secrecy, reinforcing the principle that the prosecution of a central figure in one of the most consequential trafficking cases in modern history could not be insulated from public scrutiny simply because exposure was inconvenient or dangerous to powerful interests.to contact  me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

As the December 19th DOJ deadline approaches, expectations for a meaningful Epstein file release remain predictably low. History suggests this will be less a moment of transparency and more a carefully managed pressure-release, offering recycled information already known while withholding anything truly damaging to the government or to Donald Trump. If there had been genuine intent to disclose the full truth, it would not have required months of procedural theater and resistance. Instead, the long delay itself signals reluctance, not resolve. A DOJ overseen by figures who have actively fought disclosure is unlikely to suddenly reverse course out of goodwill. Skepticism here is not cynicism for its own sake, but a rational response to an institution that has consistently prioritized self-protection over accountability.What should be expected is a document dump heavy on redactions, light on substance, and carefully curated to avoid embarrassment or legal exposure. FBI 302s, internal emails, candid assessments, and anything implicating systemic failures or political sensitivity are almost certainly off the table. Names may appear without context, timelines without consequence, and pages without meaningful content. If this release is perceived as insulting or deliberately hollow, it risks igniting a backlash that narratives and media spin may not contain. The real story may not be what is released, but what is conspicuously absent—and the justifications used to keep it that way. Epstein disclosures have only ever advanced under pressure, not voluntary transparency, and this release is unlikely to change that fundamental reality.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

The lawsuit filed by Jeffrey Epstein survivors against Bank of America and BNY Mellon has gotten off to a procedurally rocky but far from fatal start, after Judge Jed Rakoff expressed skepticism about the complaint's reliance on broad, conclusory language. Rakoff made clear that while the allegations may be serious, they must be pleaded with greater factual specificity to meet federal standards, particularly given the scale and power of the defendants. Rather than dismissing the case, he gave plaintiffs' attorneys Brad Edwards and David Boies two weeks to amend the complaint and add more substance, signaling that the court wants clearer details, stronger connections, and more concrete allegations. This move reflects judicial discipline rather than hostility, and mirrors Rakoff's approach in prior Epstein-related litigation involving Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan, where he demanded rigor but ultimately presided over the cases in a fair and methodical manner.While the early hearing underscores the difficulty of holding major financial institutions accountable, it does not indicate that the case is in jeopardy. Lawsuits of this magnitude routinely face early challenges as judges force plaintiffs to sharpen their claims before allowing litigation to proceed. Rakoff's insistence on “meat on the bone” suggests he is willing to let the case move forward if properly pleaded, not that he is inclined to protect the banks. That said, the reality remains that the financial sector holds immense leverage, and history suggests banks often resolve such cases through settlements rather than public reckonings. Even so, the litigation is still in its infancy, and the amended complaint will be the true test of whether the case advances. For now, the survivors remain in the race, the court has not closed the door, and the outcome is very much undecided.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein Victim Lawsuits Against BoA and BNY Mellon Draws Skepticism - Business Insider

In her reported remarks to Vanity Fair, Suzie Wiles painted a picture of an administration that badly mishandled the Epstein fallout, with Attorney General Pam Bondi and senior DOJ leadership squarely in the blast radius. Wiles is described as expressing deep frustration with Bondi's stewardship, suggesting that the department had no coherent strategy for transparency and repeatedly misjudged the political and legal consequences of delay, deflection, and over-lawyering. According to the account, Wiles viewed Bondi's approach as reactive and defensive rather than proactive, allowing the Epstein issue to metastasize into a credibility crisis that the White House could not contain. The failure wasn't just about documents or disclosures, but about optics, discipline, and the inability to grasp how toxic Epstein remains with the public. In Wiles' telling, this wasn't an unavoidable mess—it was a self-inflicted wound caused by poor judgment and institutional paralysis.Wiles was equally blunt about Todd Blanche, portraying him as emblematic of the administration's legal tunnel vision during the Epstein fiasco. The criticism, as relayed, was that Blanche approached the situation like a narrow defense lawyer problem instead of a political and moral crisis demanding urgency and clarity. That mindset, Wiles reportedly believed, helped fuel stonewalling, half-answers, and procedural games that only reinforced public suspicion of a cover-up. Rather than closing ranks and resolving the issue cleanly, the team allowed internal rivalries, risk aversion, and ego to dictate the response. The net result, in Wiles' view, was a catastrophic own-goal: an administration already under pressure managed to look evasive and incompetent on one of the most radioactive scandals imaginable, handing critics exactly what they wanted and proving that the Epstein problem was never just about the files—it was about leadership failure at the top.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

The Metropolitan Police in London have announced that they will not reopen or pursue a criminal investigation into Prince Andrew over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, stating that there is no new or compelling evidence that meets the threshold for further action. According to the Met, they have repeatedly reviewed material related to Epstein over the years, including information that surfaced during Ghislaine Maxwell's prosecution in the United States, and concluded that nothing presented warrants a formal criminal probe under UK law. The force emphasized that its position has been consistent and that past assessments found no viable lines of inquiry involving Prince Andrew that could be pursued to a prosecutable standard.In response to the Metropolitan Police's announcement, the family of Virginia Roberts Giuffre issued sharp and emotional criticism, describing the decision as a devastating but unsurprising failure of justice. They said the refusal to investigate Prince Andrew reinforced a long-standing pattern in which powerful men are shielded while survivors are left to carry the burden alone. The family emphasized that Virginia repeatedly named Prince Andrew as part of her abuse claims and did so at great personal cost, facing years of public scrutiny, legal intimidation, and character attacks. In their view, the Met's decision sends a clear message that status and proximity to power still outweigh the voices of victims, no matter how consistent or detailed their accounts may be.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Guiffre family's fury as Met drops probe into Mail on Sunday's revelation that Andrew told officer to dig up dirt on Virginia | Daily Mail Online

It was a Wile-d kind of day. Just sayin'. Susie spilled tea all over the place and the MAGAThouse just pretended to yawn and declare, "Fake news." Once again, though, we see that no MAGAT can talk about Jeffrey Epstein without giving themselves away. MonkeyUP DeKlantis challenges Nitwit Nero's AI regulation ban. Fallout continues from Julius Sleazer's vile response to the murder of Rob and Michelle Reiner. 

CADENA 100 En '¡Buenos días, Javi y Mar!', la jornada empieza con la noticia de un trasplante parcial de corazón a Mariamí, una bebé de siete meses, en el Hospital Gregorio Marañón de Madrid, una técnica que permite el crecimiento natural de la válvula para evitar futuras cirugías. En el ámbito económico, Hacienda intensifica el control sobre los Bizum profesionales a partir de enero, sin afectar a las transacciones entre amigos y familiares. Europa revierte la prohibición de vender coches de combustión en 2035, lo que permite su venta más allá de esa fecha. Se comentan las cestas de Navidad "surrealistas", destacando una funeraria de Ourense que ofrece un ataúd con regalos. El programa también aborda la conexión de Ana Obregón con Jeffrey Epstein, negada por ella. Se juega a adivinar noticias, donde resulta real el caso de un ladrón que se atraganta con la cadena de oro robada. Los niños del colegio Madres Concepcionistas de Segovia reciben el premio del concurso de villancicos del ...

From the very beginning, the Jeffrey Epstein investigation in Palm Beach was conducted behind a wall of secrecy that overwhelmingly benefited Epstein and no one else. Critical decisions were made out of public view, victims were kept deliberately in the dark, and standard prosecutorial transparency was abandoned in favor of backroom negotiations. Law enforcement and prosecutors treated Epstein not like a serial sexual abuser of minors, but like a delicate asset whose comfort and cooperation needed to be preserved at all costs. The grand jury process itself became a black box, with no meaningful explanation ever provided to the public about why explosive testimony resulted in such minimal charges. This secrecy wasn't incidental—it was foundational, shaping every step of the case in a way that insulated Epstein from real exposure and accountability.As the case progressed, that secrecy hardened into a structural bias that tilted the entire justice system in Epstein's favor. Victims were denied basic rights, including notification and participation, while Epstein's legal team enjoyed unprecedented access, deference, and influence. Decisions that should have been tested in open court were quietly resolved through sealed agreements, non-prosecution deals, and legal gymnastics that protected Epstein from federal charges entirely. Even years later, efforts to unseal records or examine how the case was handled have been met with resistance, delay, and institutional defensiveness. The Palm Beach investigation stands as a case study in how secrecy can be weaponized by power—transforming a criminal inquiry into a managed outcome designed to protect the perpetrator and bury the truth.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

JP Morgan publicly accused the U.S. Virgin Islands government of enabling Jeffrey Epstein by turning a blind eye to his criminal conduct while benefiting financially from his presence on the islands. In court filings responding to the USVI's civil lawsuit against the bank, JP Morgan argued that local officials knew for years that Epstein was abusing underage girls at his Little St. James compound yet failed to act, despite repeated red flags. The bank pointed to Epstein's close relationship with former USVI Governor John de Jongh Jr., including letters of support, favorable tax treatment, and political access, arguing that this cozy relationship helped insulate Epstein from scrutiny. JP Morgan framed the territory not as a victim of Epstein's crimes, but as a willing participant that allowed him to operate freely in exchange for economic benefits.JP Morgan further claimed that the USVI actively facilitated Epstein's operations by failing to enforce its own laws, ignoring complaints, and allowing Epstein to maintain an airstrip, private security, and unrestricted travel despite widespread knowledge of his past criminal conduct. The bank alleged that if the USVI had intervened earlier—through law enforcement action, regulatory oversight, or even basic investigation—Epstein's abuse network could have been disrupted long before his 2019 arrest. By advancing this argument, JP Morgan sought to shift liability away from itself and onto the territory, painting the lawsuit as an attempt by the USVI to rewrite history and deflect from its own role in protecting Epstein. The accusation laid bare an uncomfortable reality of the Epstein saga: that multiple institutions, including governments, may have knowingly tolerated his crimes when it was financially or politically convenient to do so.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Jeffrey Epstein's entry into Bear Stearns in the mid-1970s was unusual from the start, as he was hired despite lacking a college degree and having misrepresented his academic background. He began in a junior role but quickly moved into advising wealthy clients and was eventually made a limited partner, a rise aided more by internal relationships than traditional qualifications. Concerns about his behavior and credibility circulated within the firm, and his tenure ended after roughly five years amid regulatory scrutiny. The firm never publicly explained the precise circumstances of his departure, leaving lingering questions about how and why he was allowed to advance as far as he did.After leaving Bear Stearns, Epstein repeatedly leveraged his association with the firm as a badge of legitimacy, using it to portray himself as a seasoned Wall Street insider. Contacts from that period helped him attract ultra-wealthy clients and establish himself as a private money manager operating largely outside public view. The Bear Stearns connection became central to the financial identity he cultivated, providing credibility and access that far exceeded the scope and substance of his actual work there. That early Wall Street pedigree helped open doors that would later prove critical to the scale of his wealth, influence, and reach.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The reporting about Suzie Wiles venting her frustrations now raises a sharper question: was this a genuine crash-out, or a carefully aimed targeted strike? On the surface, it looks like internal chaos spilling into public view, with Vanity Fair describing Wiles as openly disparaging Trump's behavior, likening his temperament to that of a drunk, and privately dismissing JD Vance as a long-time conspiracy theorist. Her subsequent pushback claims the comments were taken out of context, but she notably avoids directly denying the most explosive parts of the account. That selective rebuttal matters. A true crash-out is sloppy, emotional, and reckless. This leak, by contrast, appears curated, damaging in specific ways, and strategically incomplete, which raises the possibility that it was meant to land exactly where it did.That theory gains weight when the Epstein debacle is folded into the analysis, because it represents the administration's most visible and unifying failure. Vanity Fair's reporting paints a picture of an operation that badly fumbled the issue, with Pam Bondi taking heat but Trump ultimately owning the disaster. If this is a targeted strike, then Bondi and Kash Patel are the obvious targets—already unpopular, already under fire, and already being positioned as expendable. By letting internal contempt become public, Wiles helps redirect MAGA's fury away from Trump and toward figures who can be sacrificed to restore optics. That would give Trump the political breathing room to fire them while claiming course correction rather than culpability. So the question remains unresolved: are we witnessing an administration spiraling out of control, or a deliberate internal bombing run designed to set the stage for a purge? In Trumpworld, the answer may very well be both.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

​Attorney General Pam Bondi's recent announcement of releasing additional files related to Jeffrey Epstein has been met with skepticism, particularly following the underwhelming "Phase 1" release. The initial batch, which Bondi had hyped as containing "sick" revelations, primarily consisted of previously available flight logs and heavily redacted documents, offering little new information. This anticlimactic disclosure led to disappointment among the public and conservative influencers, who had anticipated more substantial revelations. Critics argue that the fanfare surrounding the release was disproportionate to its actual content, raising questions about the transparency and intentions behind these actions.In response to the backlash, Bondi has assured the public that more comprehensive documents will be forthcoming, blaming the initial shortcomings on the FBI's alleged withholding of thousands of pages. She has demanded that these documents be delivered to her office promptly, emphasizing a commitment to full transparency. However, given the previous overpromising and underdelivering, many remain skeptical about the authenticity and potential impact of the upcoming releases.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsoruce:Attorney General Pam Bondi insists more Jeffrey Epstein files are being released – despite disastrous ‘phase 1' | The IndependentBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

During a public appearance by Hillary Clinton in New York City, a man abruptly disrupted the event by repeatedly shouting about Jeffrey Epstein, forcing security to intervene. As Clinton was speaking, the man stood up and began yelling accusations and references tied to Epstein, ignoring repeated commands to stop. The interruption quickly escalated from an outburst to a security issue, drawing the immediate attention of event staff and law enforcement. Attendees were visibly startled as the man continued shouting while being physically restrained.Security personnel ultimately dragged the man out of the venue as he continued yelling, bringing the event to a temporary halt. The incident underscored how the Epstein scandal remains a volatile flashpoint in public discourse, capable of erupting even at unrelated political events. While no one was reported injured, the disruption highlighted lingering public anger and unresolved questions surrounding Epstein and the powerful figures connected to his orbit—questions that continue to surface in unpredictable and disruptive ways.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Maritza Vazquez, who worked as a bookkeeper for MC2 Model Management, provided critical testimony placing Jean‑Luc Brunel and Jeffrey Epstein at the center of a carefully managed system of underage recruitment and abuse. In her deposition, she identified Brunel as a regular passenger on Epstein's private jet and noted that Epstein often traveled with girls recruited through MC2—some as young as 14. Vazquez testified that flight logs deliberately omitted the names of some female passengers, suggesting efforts to conceal underage trafficking. She recounted Brunel's active role in sourcing vulnerable girls from abroad and introducing them into Epstein's orbit, effectively operating as a global trafficking coordinator.Vazquez further corroborated that Epstein frequently displayed controlling behavior: he referred to Brunel's recruits as inventory rather than people, casually discussing having “slept with over a thousand of Brunel's girls,” according to court documents. Her detailed bookkeeping records and firsthand accounts of scheduling, money flow, and logistics provided prosecutors with evidence of a pipeline feeding Epstein's sex ring. The deposition exposed how MC2 transactions and Brunel's agency served as the administrative and logistical backbone for Epstein's exploitation operation.to  contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Maritza Vasquez Deposition - Discussing Jeffrey Epstein, Jean-Luc Brunel, Donald Trump | DocumentCloudBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.