Podcasts about Virgin Islands

Virginia Roberts Giuffre's lawsuit against Prince Andrew was filed in federal court in New York in August 2021, accusing him of sexually abusing her when she was 17 after she had allegedly been trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The case alleged that Andrew assaulted her in multiple locations, including London, New York, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and it was brought under New York's Child Victims Act, which temporarily allowed older abuse claims to be filed despite expired statutes of limitation. Andrew denied the allegations and tried to get the case dismissed, but Judge Lewis Kaplan rejected that effort in January 2022, allowing the lawsuit to move forward while making clear that the ruling was not a finding that the accusations were trueThe lawsuit was explosive because it threatened to drag Andrew into discovery, depositions, and possibly a public civil trial over his relationship with Epstein and Maxwell. Instead, in February 2022, Andrew and Giuffre reached an out-of-court settlement for an undisclosed amount, with Andrew agreeing to make a substantial donation to Giuffre's victims' rights charity while making no admission of liability. The settlement ended the civil case, but it did not erase the damage: Andrew had already lost royal duties, military affiliations, and much of his public standing, and the case cemented him as one of the most disgraced figures in the modern royal family.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

New Mexico's Epstein Truth Commission has expanded its investigation well beyond Zorro Ranch by subpoenaing federal prosecutors' offices in South Carolina, southern Florida, Michigan's eastern and western districts, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The commission is looking for records showing whether those offices investigated Jeffrey Epstein, had information about his alleged crimes, and then declined to prosecute him. That matters because it pushes the inquiry past the familiar Florida non-prosecution deal with Alexander Acosta and into a broader question: how many offices, agencies, and officials had pieces of the Epstein puzzle and chose not to act?The South Carolina angle is part of that wider dragnet, not a standalone accusation that prosecutors there committed wrongdoing. According to Reuters, the new round of subpoenas brought the commission's total to roughly 23, targeting law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, and other entities as New Mexico tries to identify people in power who may have known about Epstein's abuse and looked away. The New Mexico DOJ is also running an active criminal investigation into Epstein-related activity in the state, including Zorro Ranch, and is asking the public for credible tips. For survivors, including Rachel Benavidez, the subpoenas represent another attempt to pierce the institutional silence that protected Epstein for years.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:New Mexico targets Jeffrey Epstein investigations in SCBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

New Mexico's Epstein Truth Commission has expanded its investigation well beyond Zorro Ranch by subpoenaing federal prosecutors' offices in South Carolina, southern Florida, Michigan's eastern and western districts, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The commission is looking for records showing whether those offices investigated Jeffrey Epstein, had information about his alleged crimes, and then declined to prosecute him. That matters because it pushes the inquiry past the familiar Florida non-prosecution deal with Alexander Acosta and into a broader question: how many offices, agencies, and officials had pieces of the Epstein puzzle and chose not to act?The South Carolina angle is part of that wider dragnet, not a standalone accusation that prosecutors there committed wrongdoing. According to Reuters, the new round of subpoenas brought the commission's total to roughly 23, targeting law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, and other entities as New Mexico tries to identify people in power who may have known about Epstein's abuse and looked away. The New Mexico DOJ is also running an active criminal investigation into Epstein-related activity in the state, including Zorro Ranch, and is asking the public for credible tips. For survivors, including Rachel Benavidez, the subpoenas represent another attempt to pierce the institutional silence that protected Epstein for years.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:New Mexico targets Jeffrey Epstein investigations in SCBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The lawsuit filed by Epstein's survivors against the U.S. Virgin Islands and its political leadership was a direct attempt to hold the government itself accountable for what the plaintiffs describe as years of willful blindness, facilitation, and corruption that allowed Epstein's trafficking operation to flourish openly on USVI soil. In the complaint, survivors allege that senior Virgin Islands officials knew Epstein was sexually abusing and trafficking underage girls at Little St. James and related properties, yet continued to provide him with extraordinary protections. According to the suit, those protections included favorable tax treatment, lax regulatory oversight, assistance with immigration and travel issues, and a general refusal to investigate credible reports of abuse. The survivors frame the USVI not as a passive bystander, but as an active enabler whose officials allegedly chose Epstein's money and political influence over the safety of children.In context, the lawsuit is significant because it shifts the focus away from Epstein as a lone criminal and squarely onto the governmental systems that, according to the plaintiffs, made his crimes possible for decades. The survivors argue that Epstein's operation could not have functioned at the scale it did without institutional cooperation or deliberate neglect, particularly in a small jurisdiction where his activities were widely known. By naming politicians and government entities, the suit seeks to pierce the long-standing narrative that Epstein merely “slipped through the cracks,” instead asserting that the cracks were deliberately widened for him. The case is as much about exposing how power protects itself as it is about compensation, positioning the USVI as a test case for whether governments can be held civilly liable for enabling large-scale sexual exploitation through corruption, indifference, and abuse of authority.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

A Missouri-based reverend has been suspended after it was revealed she previously worked for Jeffrey Epstein, including serving as a manager of his private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands during the final months of his life. The connection came to light through newly released Epstein-related records, which showed her involvement in administrative and logistical roles tied to the island. Church officials said they had no prior knowledge of this employment, and the suspension was triggered not by criminal allegations, but by concerns that she failed to properly disclose this work as required under church rules.The reverend has denied witnessing any abuse during her time working for Epstein, stating that her role was strictly professional and occurred after his prior conviction. She has not been accused of any wrongdoing, but the situation has raised broader concerns given the nature of Epstein's operations and the extent of her documented presence in related records. The church has launched an internal review to determine whether policies were violated, while the case adds to the growing scrutiny of individuals connected to Epstein's network as more files continue to surface.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Missouri reverend suspended after being exposed as last manager of Jeffrey Epstein's private island: 'Never saw anything'Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In This Episode Erin is taking a mental health day, and again Weer'd is joined by Daivid to discuss: the DOJ suing the Philadelphia police for their "Good Cause" restrictions on carry permits; the successful lawsuit by the Gun Owners Foundation against the ATF's "Engaging in the Business" rule; a Democrat candidate for the Texas Senate gives lip service to the Second Amendment, but does he mean it? and the Virgin Islands are being sued by the DOJ for Second Amendment violations. Tiny talks about the equipment in his photography 'go bag'; Paul talks about brewing beer and wine at home; and Oddball discusses handgun safeties. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that's $1/podcast) and you'll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Main Topic DOJ Opens Second Amendment Investigation into Philadelphia Police ATF Engaged in the Business Rule Texas Senate Candidate Talarico Says He'd Break with Democrats on Guns, Offers No Specifics Virgin Island on Collision Course With DOJ After Approving Slew of Gun Control Laws Tiny's Rocks and Cows Platypod delta   Platypod  handle Platypod Traveler   Phone cage Phone monitor Expert raw Open camera Halide Lights Tripod  Window mount Kentfaith filter: 67mm Star Filters 3pcs Set 4+6+8 Points Cross Screen Starburst Filter Special Effect Camera Lens Kentfaith filter: 67mm MCUV+CPL+ND2-400 (1-9 Stops) Lens Filter Kit Neewer Lense Filter Tiny- Dam Tiny Lake Lunar Eclipse Barn at Night Milky Way Waterfall Paul's Unnamed Segment Homebrew Statutes  The U.S. government poisoned alcohol during Prohibition.  

Jeffrey Epstein's Boeing 727 became one of the most notorious symbols of his operation because it allegedly served as far more than transportation between his properties in New York, Florida, New Mexico, Paris and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Survivors and court records described girls and young women being moved aboard Epstein's aircraft as part of the trafficking system, while Virginia Giuffre alleged that sexual activity and abuse also occurred during flights. The plane's private bedroom, secluded seating areas and lack of ordinary public scrutiny gave Epstein a controlled environment in which passengers could be isolated and boundaries erased. Although not every flight involved criminal conduct, the aircraft helped Epstein transport victims, employees and associates across jurisdictions while keeping the movements of his network largely beyond public view.The same 727 also carried an extraordinary collection of prominent passengers over the years, including politicians, financiers, academics, celebrities and members of Epstein's wider social circle. Flight records have documented trips involving figures such as Bill Clinton, former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers and others, but appearing in a flight log does not by itself establish knowledge of, or participation in, Epstein's crimes. That distinction is essential: the records demonstrate access and association, not automatic guilt. Even so, the passenger lists reveal how Epstein used the aircraft to cultivate prestige, surround himself with influential people and create the appearance that he belonged at the highest levels of public life—an appearance that helped shield the darker purpose his victims said the plane sometimes served.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 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.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/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-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/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-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/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-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Jamie Dimon was pulled directly into the U.S. Virgin Islands' lawsuit against JPMorgan because he had served as the bank's chief executive during most of the period when Jeffrey Epstein remained a valued client despite his 2008 conviction and repeated internal warnings about his conduct and financial activity. The Virgin Islands alleged that JPMorgan knowingly benefited from Epstein's business, ignored red flags and continued supplying the banking infrastructure that helped sustain his trafficking operation. As the bank's most powerful executive, Dimon was ordered to sit for a deposition about what he knew, when senior management learned of the concerns surrounding Epstein and why the relationship was not terminated until 2013.During his deposition, Dimon said he had never met or spoken with Epstein and did not remember being informed about him while Epstein was a customer. That testimony became a major point of contention because evidence showed that other senior JPMorgan figures—including Jes Staley and Mary Erdoes—were involved in discussions concerning Epstein, while compliance personnel had repeatedly raised concerns. The Virgin Islands unsuccessfully sought to question Dimon a second time after obtaining additional evidence, but his testimony still placed his leadership under intense scrutiny and raised questions about how such a controversial client could remain at the bank without the chief executive knowing. JPMorgan ultimately paid $75 million to settle the Virgin Islands' claims without admitting liability, in addition to a separate $290 million settlement with Epstein's victims.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Part 2 - Host Neville James reflects on Virgin Islands musical heritage and artists like the Lopez sisters and highlighting their family ties to educator Georgia Francis, while also exploring historical and cultural links between the Caribbean and New York City. Caller Devin Grant joins the conversation, adding insights about Virgin Islands roots in hip-hop history and sharing firsthand perspective on Caribbean influence in New York communities and culture. 

Part 2 - Host Neville James is joined by musician Georges “Soul” Thomas, who discussed his career, the origins of classic hits like “Mi Deba,” and his ongoing work teaching music to young people in the Virgin Islands.

Part 1 - Host Neville James reflects on sports, highlighting standout NCAA track performances by Adeja Hodge (British Virgin Islands) and Michelle Smith (U.S. Virgin Islands), praising Hodge's record-breaking 100m semifinal and 200m championship win despite controversy and a demanding competition schedule. He closed by celebrating Caribbean athletic excellence, noting factors like track conditions and recovery while encouraging continued development of young talent from the Virgin Islands and beyond.

Jeffrey Epstein's Boeing 727 became one of the most notorious symbols of his operation because it allegedly served as far more than transportation between his properties in New York, Florida, New Mexico, Paris and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Survivors and court records described girls and young women being moved aboard Epstein's aircraft as part of the trafficking system, while Virginia Giuffre alleged that sexual activity and abuse also occurred during flights. The plane's private bedroom, secluded seating areas and lack of ordinary public scrutiny gave Epstein a controlled environment in which passengers could be isolated and boundaries erased. Although not every flight involved criminal conduct, the aircraft helped Epstein transport victims, employees and associates across jurisdictions while keeping the movements of his network largely beyond public view.The same 727 also carried an extraordinary collection of prominent passengers over the years, including politicians, financiers, academics, celebrities and members of Epstein's wider social circle. Flight records have documented trips involving figures such as Bill Clinton, former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers and others, but appearing in a flight log does not by itself establish knowledge of, or participation in, Epstein's crimes. That distinction is essential: the records demonstrate access and association, not automatic guilt. Even so, the passenger lists reveal how Epstein used the aircraft to cultivate prestige, surround himself with influential people and create the appearance that he belonged at the highest levels of public life—an appearance that helped shield the darker purpose his victims said the plane sometimes served.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

New Mexico authorities have reopened scrutiny into Zorro Ranch, Jeffrey Epstein's sprawling property near Santa Fe, as investigators for the first time search the site for potential evidence of abuse. The renewed probe is being driven by a state “truth commission,” formed to examine how Epstein was able to operate in the state despite longstanding allegations. The ranch—long suspected by accusers to be part of his trafficking network connecting New York, Florida, and the U.S. Virgin Islands—is now central to questions about why earlier complaints were never fully pursued by law enforcement.The investigation is also raising uncomfortable questions about Epstein's ties to powerful political figures in New Mexico. He donated more than $160,000 to state campaigns between 2002 and 2014, including contributions made after his 2008 sex-crime conviction, and maintained contact with prominent officials such as former governors and a state attorney general. Some donations were later returned, but critics argue the continued associations highlight a broader failure of oversight and accountability. Investigators are now examining not only Epstein's activities at the ranch, but also whether institutional and political connections helped shield him from scrutiny for years.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:As New Mexico investigates, questions are raised about Epstein's links to the powerfulBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Jamie Dimon was pulled directly into the U.S. Virgin Islands' lawsuit against JPMorgan because he had served as the bank's chief executive during most of the period when Jeffrey Epstein remained a valued client despite his 2008 conviction and repeated internal warnings about his conduct and financial activity. The Virgin Islands alleged that JPMorgan knowingly benefited from Epstein's business, ignored red flags and continued supplying the banking infrastructure that helped sustain his trafficking operation. As the bank's most powerful executive, Dimon was ordered to sit for a deposition about what he knew, when senior management learned of the concerns surrounding Epstein and why the relationship was not terminated until 2013.During his deposition, Dimon said he had never met or spoken with Epstein and did not remember being informed about him while Epstein was a customer. That testimony became a major point of contention because evidence showed that other senior JPMorgan figures—including Jes Staley and Mary Erdoes—were involved in discussions concerning Epstein, while compliance personnel had repeatedly raised concerns. The Virgin Islands unsuccessfully sought to question Dimon a second time after obtaining additional evidence, but his testimony still placed his leadership under intense scrutiny and raised questions about how such a controversial client could remain at the bank without the chief executive knowing. JPMorgan ultimately paid $75 million to settle the Virgin Islands' claims without admitting liability, in addition to a separate $290 million settlement with Epstein's victims.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

When Jeffrey Epstein was arrested in 2019, law enforcement seized mountains of evidence from his Manhattan townhouse and his estate in the U.S. Virgin Islands—including hard drives, CDs, labeled binders, photographs, surveillance footage, and detailed logs. These weren't just random items; many were explicitly marked with names and dates, suggesting a cataloging system designed to track interactions with specific individuals. The New York mansion alone had a safe full of disks labeled with things like “Young [Name] + [Name],” indicating potentially explosive material tied to Epstein's trafficking operation. Authorities also recovered surveillance equipment, raising the possibility that Epstein had been secretly recording his high-profile guests for leverage.And yet, years later, the public is still being told that there are “no files,” no names, and nothing more to investigate. How is that possible? What happened to the contents of those safes and hard drives? Why has none of it been released, indicted, or even seriously pursued in public view? The glaring disconnect between the overwhelming volume of material seized and the deafening silence about what it contained reeks of institutional cover-up.And the longer we're told it doesn't exist, the more obvious it becomes that the system isn't broken. It's complicit.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:FBI seized computers in raid at Jeffrey Epstein's Virgin Island home

The lawsuit filed by Epstein's survivors against the U.S. Virgin Islands and its political leadership was a direct attempt to hold the government itself accountable for what the plaintiffs describe as years of willful blindness, facilitation, and corruption that allowed Epstein's trafficking operation to flourish openly on USVI soil. In the complaint, survivors allege that senior Virgin Islands officials knew Epstein was sexually abusing and trafficking underage girls at Little St. James and related properties, yet continued to provide him with extraordinary protections. According to the suit, those protections included favorable tax treatment, lax regulatory oversight, assistance with immigration and travel issues, and a general refusal to investigate credible reports of abuse. The survivors frame the USVI not as a passive bystander, but as an active enabler whose officials allegedly chose Epstein's money and political influence over the safety of children.In context, the lawsuit is significant because it shifts the focus away from Epstein as a lone criminal and squarely onto the governmental systems that, according to the plaintiffs, made his crimes possible for decades. The survivors argue that Epstein's operation could not have functioned at the scale it did without institutional cooperation or deliberate neglect, particularly in a small jurisdiction where his activities were widely known. By naming politicians and government entities, the suit seeks to pierce the long-standing narrative that Epstein merely “slipped through the cracks,” instead asserting that the cracks were deliberately widened for him. The case is as much about exposing how power protects itself as it is about compensation, positioning the USVI as a test case for whether governments can be held civilly liable for enabling large-scale sexual exploitation through corruption, indifference, and abuse of authority.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

FFA membership continues to grow across the country, surpassing one million members as the organization prepares for its 99th National FFA Convention and Expo this fall in Indianapolis. National FFA Marketing and Communications Lead Kristy Meyer recently joined the AgNet News Hour to discuss membership growth, leadership development, and the future of agricultural education. According to Meyer, FFA has experienced significant growth in recent years, not only in traditional rural communities but also in suburban and urban areas. The organization reached the one-million-member milestone two years ago and continues expanding its reach as more students discover opportunities within agriculture. “We had a million members two years ago and we just keep growing,” Meyer said. “We're really glad that all of our members are understanding what agriculture is and how important it is to everybody.” The organization's annual National FFA Convention and Expo remains one of the largest student leadership events in the nation. Last year's convention attracted more than 73,000 attendees, and organizers expect similar participation when members gather in Indianapolis October 21-24 for the 99th convention. FFA officials recently announced that Indianapolis will remain home to the national convention through 2040. The event brings together students from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands to participate in leadership workshops, competitions, career exploration activities, and service projects. Meyer said one of the organization's greatest strengths is its ability to prepare students for careers both inside and outside of production agriculture. “We really talk about the premier leadership, personal growth, and career success that FFA offers,” Meyer explained. While farming remains at the heart of the organization, Meyer noted that agriculture now includes more than 250 different career paths. Students are increasingly interested in technology, precision agriculture, artificial intelligence, engineering, communications, and agribusiness careers. FFA membership is directly connected to agricultural education programs offered through schools. Students enrolled in agricultural education classes have opportunities to participate in FFA activities, leadership events, and supervised agricultural experiences that help prepare them for future careers. Meyer also highlighted the importance of community service within the organization. FFA members regularly participate in local volunteer efforts and leadership programs, including the Washington Leadership Conference held annually in Washington, D.C. Another initiative launching this year is Chapter Connect, a program designed to pair FFA chapters from different regions of the country so students can learn about agriculture, culture, and production practices outside their local areas. The organization continues to receive praise from agricultural employers for producing highly motivated and well-prepared young leaders. Through public speaking, leadership development, career training, and hands-on agricultural experiences, FFA members gain skills that often translate directly into workplace success. As agriculture faces ongoing workforce challenges and increasing technological demands, Meyer remains optimistic about the next generation. “The future is strong with our members,” Meyer said. “There's a lot of hope and we have really good members. This is the future generation of leaders, and our country is in pretty good shape with them.”

Part 1 - Host Neville James is joined in studio by Dwayne Henry for Table Talk as they discuss the New York Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years then shifts into a deep historical discussion about Caribbean migration and Harlem's past, highlighting figures like Casper Holstein and Stephanie St. Clair, along with personal family migration stories tied to St. Croix. Later, callers including Devin Grant and Malik Sekou join to reflect on the Knicks' victory, coaching and player performance, and briefly touch on current political dynamics and the upcoming election season in the Virgin Islands.

Part 2 - Table Talk continues with host Neville James, Donald “Ducks” Cole and Malik Sekou, as they examine the Virgin Islands political process, emphasizing the seriousness of running for office and calling out candidate mistakes, poor preparation, and negative behavior during the 2026 election cycle. They discuss structural issues such as outdated election laws, extended campaign timelines, weak party organization, and the decline of disciplined political culture, while highlighting the need for better planning, professionalism, and adherence to rules. The conversation also reflects on the history of party politics, stresses leadership accountability, succession planning, and civic education, and concludes with a call for experienced leaders to guide younger generations through example and mentorship.

In pursuing civil enforcement under the Virgin Islands' Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (CICO), former U.S. Virgin Islands Attorney General Denise George didn't just target Jeffrey Epstein's estate and his immediate corporate structures — she cast a far wider net that reached into major financial institutions she believed enabled and obscured his criminal enterprise. After securing a blockbuster $105 million settlement with Epstein's estate and co-defendants for human trafficking, child exploitation, fraud, and corrupt use of tax incentives, her office issued subpoenas to multiple banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Deutsche Bank, and Citibank, seeking detailed account records, wire transfers, and communications related to Epstein's myriad corporations, trusts, and financial vehicles. These subpoenas were intended to trace how funds moved through Epstein's networks and whether banks knowingly facilitated or failed to flag suspicious activity tied to his sex-trafficking scheme.George then took the extraordinary step of filing a federal lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, accusing the bank of “knowingly facilitati[ng], sustain[ing], and conceal[ing]” Epstein's human trafficking operations and alleging it financially benefitted from maintaining and managing his accounts over years. The complaint portrayed JPMorgan as indispensable to Epstein's ability to pay recruiters and victims, maintain secrecy, and profit from his criminal enterprise — claims that expanded the legal exposure beyond individuals directly implicated in abuse to the financial systems that kept Epstein's operation solvent. Although Deutsche Bank was not named as a defendant in George's suit, the broader investigative push signaled an effort to hold major financial players accountable for oversight failures or complicity in facilitating one of the most notorious trafficking networks in recent history.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Jamie Dimon was pulled directly into the U.S. Virgin Islands' lawsuit against JPMorgan because he had served as the bank's chief executive during most of the period when Jeffrey Epstein remained a valued client despite his 2008 conviction and repeated internal warnings about his conduct and financial activity. The Virgin Islands alleged that JPMorgan knowingly benefited from Epstein's business, ignored red flags and continued supplying the banking infrastructure that helped sustain his trafficking operation. As the bank's most powerful executive, Dimon was ordered to sit for a deposition about what he knew, when senior management learned of the concerns surrounding Epstein and why the relationship was not terminated until 2013.During his deposition, Dimon said he had never met or spoken with Epstein and did not remember being informed about him while Epstein was a customer. That testimony became a major point of contention because evidence showed that other senior JPMorgan figures—including Jes Staley and Mary Erdoes—were involved in discussions concerning Epstein, while compliance personnel had repeatedly raised concerns. The Virgin Islands unsuccessfully sought to question Dimon a second time after obtaining additional evidence, but his testimony still placed his leadership under intense scrutiny and raised questions about how such a controversial client could remain at the bank without the chief executive knowing. JPMorgan ultimately paid $75 million to settle the Virgin Islands' claims without admitting liability, in addition to a separate $290 million settlement with Epstein's victims.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Part 2 - Host Neville James transitions to a discussion with Catherine Kling, General Manager of Liberty VI, who outlines the company's ongoing improvements, including expanded fiber internet services, new hiring initiatives, and infrastructure projects such as additional cell sites and a planned retail location in St. John. Kling also addresses customer concerns about service issues when traveling, explaining technical limitations with U.S. Virgin Islands area codes and emphasizing Liberty's efforts to advocate for better recognition and connectivity.

Part 1 - Host Neville James leads a “Power Hour” discussion with guests Kyle Fleming and Shomari Moorhead, focusing on the Virgin Islands' ongoing energy challenges, including grid instability, high costs, and the lack of quick solutions. Fleming emphasizes that long-term infrastructure fixes take time and advocates for distributed solutions like solar plus battery microgrids, while Moorhead highlights the need for realistic pricing targets, better planning, and tools to help residents manage energy usage and affordability.

Jeffrey Epstein owned multiple properties in Colorado, including a large ranch near Edwards and a mansion in Aspen, yet there was never a known state or local criminal investigation into his activities there while he was alive. Despite extensive scrutiny of his conduct in Florida, New York, New Mexico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Colorado authorities did not publicly pursue charges, execute high-profile searches, or announce formal inquiries related to trafficking or abuse tied to his residences in the state. Law enforcement agencies in Colorado have stated in the past that they did not receive actionable complaints during the period when Epstein maintained homes there, even as allegations elsewhere were mounting.The absence of a Colorado investigation has drawn criticism from observers who question whether Epstein's wealth, social connections, and low-profile presence in the region contributed to a lack of scrutiny. Unlike in Palm Beach or Manhattan, where documented victim reports triggered investigative action, no comparable prosecutorial effort materialized in Colorado before Epstein's 2019 arrest in New York. As a result, questions remain about whether any potential misconduct tied to his Colorado properties was ever examined in depth, or whether the state simply never received complaints that would have compelled formal action.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Police say feds never contacted them about Epstein's Vail property | VailDaily.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Send us Fan MailHello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast I am delighted to welcome Wayne and Charlotte Carter, first guests I have hosted who can share with guests all about Norwegian Cruise Lines new flagship, NCL Luna. They had a wonderful itinerary: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; and, Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, NCL's private island. I have had guests on to talk about the previous ships in NCL's boutique hotel-inspired Prima class—Prima, Viva, and Aqua—and even had house performers from Viva on the podcast, David & Stephanie: New Contract, Performing on the World's Greatest New Ship, NCL Viva Episode 42 Luna is a brand new entrant to mainstream cruise ships, and I didn't have to go far to find passionate cruisers who could introduce Luna to the cruising community; they were right in my own back yard! You see Wayne and Charlotte are neighbors in the community south of Richmond we moved into in November—some of you may recall me referencing our relocation. We knew them long before the move, as we'll mention. It's always good to welcome to The Joy of Cruising Podcast guest we know personally! Listeners, let's get to know Wayne and Charlotte and hear about NCL Luna.Do you have a dream car? Support the showSupport thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/newSupport Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulthContact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.htmlBook Cruises http://www.thejoyofvacation.com/US Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast)The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingCruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterruptedThe Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgainIntl Orders via Amazon

Part 2 - Neville James  continues his discussion with Lolo Willis and Arthur Solomon as they discuss the NBA Finals while debating the impact of President Donald Trump's attendance on the game, officiating, and fan experience. The trio also analyzes the massive revenues generated by major sporting events, comparing them to Virgin Islands government revenues and using the discussion to highlight broader economic and fiscal challenges facing the territory.

Part 1 - Host Neville James is joined by guests Lolo Willis and Arthur Salomon as they reflect on Virgin Islands fiscal history, including rum industry revenues, the 2008 Diageo deal, and long-standing challenges with tax refunds and government debt. The conversation also revisits past labor actions, particularly the 2000 teachers' strike, and highlights how political decisions, economic dependence, and lack of diversification have shaped current financial struggles. Throughout, Willis and Salomon stress the need for stronger leadership, better-qualified decision-makers, and collaborative strategies to expand the tax base and build a more resilient economy for the Virgin Islands.

Part 2 - Host Neville James blends cultural appreciation and social commentary, reflecting on Caribbean music history while highlighting the global influence of bands and discussing contributions with Donald “Ducks” Cole and caller Frankie Johnson. The conversation emphasizes the Virgin Islands' cultural impact across the Caribbean and beyond, particularly through music, migration, and shared heritage with islands like Dominica and St. Lucia.

Ben Black, Donald Trump's appointee to lead the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, is facing scrutiny after released DOJ Epstein records showed personal and business connections between him, his family, and Jeffrey Epstein. The records reviewed by the Guardian show that Black and family members invested in Environmental Solutions Worldwide in 2011, a company where Epstein held a stake through his Virgin Islands entity, Financial Trust. Ben Black and his brother Joshua became directors of the company that same year, while Epstein's involvement intersected with Leon Black, Ben's father and Epstein's highest-paying known client. The Guardian also reported records suggesting Epstein was scheduled to meet Ben Black, obtained his contact information after a family estate-planning meeting, claimed to have attended Ben Black's 30th birthday, weighed in on Ben's $11.5 million townhouse purchase, and appeared in correspondence involving a woman who sought Epstein's advice about communicating with Ben. Black has not been accused of wrongdoing, and his spokesperson denied that he had any personal or professional relationship with Epstein.The controversy matters because Black now oversees the DFC, a taxpayer-backed overseas investment agency whose lending cap was recently tripled to $205 billion, dramatically increasing the power of the office he runs. Trump appointed Black after Black and Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale promoted a more market-driven approach to foreign aid, but the Guardian reported that some DFC staff had already questioned his qualifications before the Epstein records became an internal concern. The broader issue is not just whether Ben Black personally did anything improper; it is that another person placed in a high-level federal role sits inside the sprawling overlap of Epstein, elite finance, inherited power, private investment, and political appointment. The reporting also places Ben Black's rise against the backdrop of Leon Black's long financial relationship with Epstein, including the Senate Finance Committee's finding that Leon Black paid Epstein $170 million for what Black described as legitimate tax and estate-planning services.to contact me:bobbycapuccI@protonmail.comsource:Trump appointee leading $205bn US agency had personal ties to Epstein, emails show | Trump administration | The Guardian

Ben Black, Donald Trump's appointee to lead the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, is facing scrutiny after released DOJ Epstein records showed personal and business connections between him, his family, and Jeffrey Epstein. The records reviewed by the Guardian show that Black and family members invested in Environmental Solutions Worldwide in 2011, a company where Epstein held a stake through his Virgin Islands entity, Financial Trust. Ben Black and his brother Joshua became directors of the company that same year, while Epstein's involvement intersected with Leon Black, Ben's father and Epstein's highest-paying known client. The Guardian also reported records suggesting Epstein was scheduled to meet Ben Black, obtained his contact information after a family estate-planning meeting, claimed to have attended Ben Black's 30th birthday, weighed in on Ben's $11.5 million townhouse purchase, and appeared in correspondence involving a woman who sought Epstein's advice about communicating with Ben. Black has not been accused of wrongdoing, and his spokesperson denied that he had any personal or professional relationship with Epstein.The controversy matters because Black now oversees the DFC, a taxpayer-backed overseas investment agency whose lending cap was recently tripled to $205 billion, dramatically increasing the power of the office he runs. Trump appointed Black after Black and Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale promoted a more market-driven approach to foreign aid, but the Guardian reported that some DFC staff had already questioned his qualifications before the Epstein records became an internal concern. The broader issue is not just whether Ben Black personally did anything improper; it is that another person placed in a high-level federal role sits inside the sprawling overlap of Epstein, elite finance, inherited power, private investment, and political appointment. The reporting also places Ben Black's rise against the backdrop of Leon Black's long financial relationship with Epstein, including the Senate Finance Committee's finding that Leon Black paid Epstein $170 million for what Black described as legitimate tax and estate-planning services.to contact me:bobbycapuccI@protonmail.comsource:Trump appointee leading $205bn US agency had personal ties to Epstein, emails show | Trump administration | The Guardian

Former U.S. Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh Jr. has filed a memorandum in federal court seeking to dismiss, transfer, or strike the lawsuit brought by five anonymous women identified as Jane Does 1-5, who accuse the Virgin Islands government and several current and former officials of enabling Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking network. De Jongh argues that the Southern District of New York lacks jurisdiction, asserting he has been a resident of the U.S. Virgin Islands for decades and has no substantial ties to New York that would justify the case being heard there. He also claims he was improperly served at a Manhattan address where he says he does not reside or maintain control, insisting the lawsuit should be dismissed or moved to the Virgin Islands, where the alleged conduct occurred.The memorandum further contends that even if the court finds jurisdiction proper, the claims against De Jongh should still be thrown out because they are barred by prior settlement releases signed by Epstein's victims as part of earlier agreements with his estate. He argues that the complaint fails to allege specific wrongful acts committed by him and maintains that any actions connected to Epstein occurred while he was serving in his official capacity, which he says grants him legal immunity. De Jongh also asks the court to strike portions of the complaint as irrelevant and prejudicial, describing them as inflammatory rather than grounded in fact. The filing adds another layer to the expanding legal fight over what government officials knew— and failed to stop—while Epstein operated in the Virgin Islands.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Former U.S. Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh Jr. has filed a memorandum in federal court seeking to dismiss, transfer, or strike the lawsuit brought by five anonymous women identified as Jane Does 1-5, who accuse the Virgin Islands government and several current and former officials of enabling Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking network. De Jongh argues that the Southern District of New York lacks jurisdiction, asserting he has been a resident of the U.S. Virgin Islands for decades and has no substantial ties to New York that would justify the case being heard there. He also claims he was improperly served at a Manhattan address where he says he does not reside or maintain control, insisting the lawsuit should be dismissed or moved to the Virgin Islands, where the alleged conduct occurred.The memorandum further contends that even if the court finds jurisdiction proper, the claims against De Jongh should still be thrown out because they are barred by prior settlement releases signed by Epstein's victims as part of earlier agreements with his estate. He argues that the complaint fails to allege specific wrongful acts committed by him and maintains that any actions connected to Epstein occurred while he was serving in his official capacity, which he says grants him legal immunity. De Jongh also asks the court to strike portions of the complaint as irrelevant and prejudicial, describing them as inflammatory rather than grounded in fact. The filing adds another layer to the expanding legal fight over what government officials knew— and failed to stop—while Epstein operated in the Virgin Islands.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Former U.S. Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh Jr. has filed a memorandum in federal court seeking to dismiss, transfer, or strike the lawsuit brought by five anonymous women identified as Jane Does 1-5, who accuse the Virgin Islands government and several current and former officials of enabling Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking network. De Jongh argues that the Southern District of New York lacks jurisdiction, asserting he has been a resident of the U.S. Virgin Islands for decades and has no substantial ties to New York that would justify the case being heard there. He also claims he was improperly served at a Manhattan address where he says he does not reside or maintain control, insisting the lawsuit should be dismissed or moved to the Virgin Islands, where the alleged conduct occurred.The memorandum further contends that even if the court finds jurisdiction proper, the claims against De Jongh should still be thrown out because they are barred by prior settlement releases signed by Epstein's victims as part of earlier agreements with his estate. He argues that the complaint fails to allege specific wrongful acts committed by him and maintains that any actions connected to Epstein occurred while he was serving in his official capacity, which he says grants him legal immunity. De Jongh also asks the court to strike portions of the complaint as irrelevant and prejudicial, describing them as inflammatory rather than grounded in fact. The filing adds another layer to the expanding legal fight over what government officials knew— and failed to stop—while Epstein operated in the Virgin Islands.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Former U.S. Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh Jr. has filed a memorandum in federal court seeking to dismiss, transfer, or strike the lawsuit brought by five anonymous women identified as Jane Does 1-5, who accuse the Virgin Islands government and several current and former officials of enabling Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking network. De Jongh argues that the Southern District of New York lacks jurisdiction, asserting he has been a resident of the U.S. Virgin Islands for decades and has no substantial ties to New York that would justify the case being heard there. He also claims he was improperly served at a Manhattan address where he says he does not reside or maintain control, insisting the lawsuit should be dismissed or moved to the Virgin Islands, where the alleged conduct occurred.The memorandum further contends that even if the court finds jurisdiction proper, the claims against De Jongh should still be thrown out because they are barred by prior settlement releases signed by Epstein's victims as part of earlier agreements with his estate. He argues that the complaint fails to allege specific wrongful acts committed by him and maintains that any actions connected to Epstein occurred while he was serving in his official capacity, which he says grants him legal immunity. De Jongh also asks the court to strike portions of the complaint as irrelevant and prejudicial, describing them as inflammatory rather than grounded in fact. The filing adds another layer to the expanding legal fight over what government officials knew— and failed to stop—while Epstein operated in the Virgin Islands.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 | DocumentCloud

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 | DocumentCloud

Fidelity opened a brokerage account for a Jeffrey Epstein-owned company in mid-April 2019, just months before Epstein's July 2019 arrest and at a time when public outrage over his earlier sweetheart deal was already intensifying. The account was opened for Southern Trust Company, Epstein's Virgin Islands-based entity, and it received more than $5 million before Fidelity apparently moved to restrict it to “closing transactions only” in late May 2019. The account was disclosed in a suspicious activity report filed after Epstein's arrest, and the details came from a Justice Department file that was briefly released as part of Epstein-related disclosures before later being replaced with a fully redacted version.The timing is the central issue: Fidelity opened the account after the Miami Herald's major 2018 reporting had renewed scrutiny of Epstein, after a federal judge ruled that DOJ had violated victims' rights in the 2008 deal, and after more than 100 lawmakers had demanded that DOJ reopen the Epstein investigation. The Fidelity account reportedly moved millions, including funds wired from Deutsche Bank and later large transfers to Puerto Rican banks, before the account appeared to be emptied by the time Fidelity filed its SAR. The revelation adds Fidelity to the list of major financial institutions that handled Epstein-linked money, alongside JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank, and Charles Schwab, and it raises the same core question that has followed the Epstein money trail for years: why did powerful financial institutions continue servicing him even when the public record already made him radioactive?to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Fidelity opened account for Epstein, even as outrage grew - ICIJ

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 | DocumentCloud

New Mexico's Epstein Survivors Truth Commission has issued its first major round of subpoenas as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch, the sprawling property outside Santa Fe that has long been tied to allegations of abuse, trafficking, and institutional failure. The commission, created by New Mexico lawmakers in early 2026, is seeking records from more than a dozen entities, including federal agencies, state officials, law enforcement bodies, Deutsche Bank, the FBI, the governor's office, and the Santa Fe Institute. The goal is to determine what happened at the ranch, who knew about it, what institutions enabled Epstein's presence in New Mexico for decades, and why the property was never subjected to the same level of federal scrutiny as Epstein's Manhattan mansion or his island in the Virgin Islands.The subpoenas mark a significant escalation because the New Mexico inquiry is not simply looking at Epstein as an isolated predator, but at the broader network around him: financial institutions, scientific circles, government offices, law enforcement agencies, and any public or private actors who may have helped create the conditions that allowed him to operate. The commission has heard testimony from survivors and relatives of victims, including testimony connected to Virginia Giuffre, and it is encouraging additional victims to come forward. The investigation also follows renewed searches of Zorro Ranch by New Mexico authorities earlier this year, using tools such as drones and cadaver dogs, after previously released Epstein records revived questions about possible crimes and overlooked allegations connected to the property. In plain terms: New Mexico is now trying to do what federal authorities never fully did—put Zorro Ranch under a microscope.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:New Mexico ‘Truth Commission' begins investigation into Epstein's Zorro Ranch, will issue subpoenas | CNN Politics