From Riyadh to Wall Street: The Education of Jeffrey Epstein in Secrets and Shadows (Part 1) (8/19/25)

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has formally asked federal judges to unseal the grand jury exhibits—not just the testimony transcripts—from the investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The request, filed on August 8, 2025, specifies that any released materials should redact victim identities and sensitive personal information, while notifying individuals named in exhibits not previously admitted during Maxwell’s trial.   The DOJ has also requested that these materials remain sealed until after August 14 to allow time for notifications to relevant third parties.The move follows mounting pressure from the public, victims, and lawmakers for greater transparency in the Epstein‑Maxwell cases. Victims and their attorneys remain divided: some support unsealing for accountability, while others worry about their safety, privacy, and potential political motivations behind the DOJ’s timing.   Maxwell’s legal team strongly opposes the unsealing, arguing that, unlike Epstein (who is deceased), Maxwell is alive and actively litigating her case. They warn that unsealing grand jury materials could intrude on her due process rights and jeopardize her ongoing appeals and any future retrial.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:DOJ seeks to unseal Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury recordsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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In Case No. 1:23-cv-06418, defendant Leon Black filed a memorandum supporting his motion for sanctions against Wigdor LLP and attorney Jeanne Christensen. Black contends that the plaintiff's legal team pursued baseless claims, lacking factual and legal merit, with the intent to damage his reputation and coerce a settlement. He argues that their actions constitute an abuse of the judicial process, warranting sanctions to deter such conduct and uphold the integrity of the court.Black's memorandum details instances where he believes Wigdor LLP and Christensen failed to conduct adequate investigations before filing the lawsuit, resulting in frivolous and defamatory allegations. He asserts that their behavior violates professional conduct standards and has caused him significant harm. Consequently, Black requests that the court impose appropriate sanctions, including financial penalties and disciplinary measures, to prevent similar misconduct in the future.(commercial at 7:46)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.602764.54.0.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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In Case No. 1:23-cv-06418, defendant Leon Black filed a memorandum supporting his motion for sanctions against Wigdor LLP and attorney Jeanne Christensen. Black contends that the plaintiff's legal team pursued baseless claims, lacking factual and legal merit, with the intent to damage his reputation and coerce a settlement. He argues that their actions constitute an abuse of the judicial process, warranting sanctions to deter such conduct and uphold the integrity of the court.Black's memorandum details instances where he believes Wigdor LLP and Christensen failed to conduct adequate investigations before filing the lawsuit, resulting in frivolous and defamatory allegations. He asserts that their behavior violates professional conduct standards and has caused him significant harm. Consequently, Black requests that the court impose appropriate sanctions, including financial penalties and disciplinary measures, to prevent similar misconduct in the future.(commercial at 7:46)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.602764.54.0.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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In the case of Jane Doe v. Leon Black (Civil Action No.: 1:23-cv-06418-JGLC), Plaintiff Jane Doe has filed a memorandum opposing Defendant Leon Black's motion to compel her to publicly disclose her full name. Doe argues that revealing her identity would subject her to undue harassment and invasion of privacy, especially given the sensitive nature of the allegations, which include sexual assault. She emphasizes that proceeding under a pseudonym is essential to protect her from potential retaliation and to preserve her privacy.Doe further contends that maintaining her anonymity does not prejudice the defendant, as Black is already aware of her true identity and can adequately prepare his defense. She asserts that courts often permit plaintiffs to proceed pseudonymously in cases involving sexual assault to encourage victims to come forward without fear of public exposure. Therefore, Doe requests that the court deny Black's motion and allow her to continue using a pseudonym throughout the proceedings.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.602764.127.0.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has acknowledged that he flew on Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet on two occasions during the 1990s. One flight was a family trip to visit his mother in Palm Beach, and the other was to South Dakota for a fossil-hunting excursion with his wife and children. Kennedy has stated that these trips took place before Epstein’s crimes were publicly known and emphasized that he was never alone with Epstein. He characterized the flights as benign and unrelated to the network of abuse and trafficking that would later be exposed.Despite his explanation, the revelation has drawn public scrutiny, especially given the broader pattern of influential figures maintaining social ties with Epstein. Kennedy’s presence on Epstein’s plane, even in the early years, adds to the perception of how deeply embedded Epstein became in political, financial, and social circles. While Kennedy insists he had no knowledge of Epstein’s criminal behavior, his name now appears among a long list of prominent individuals linked to Epstein’s travel and hospitality—connections that continue to raise questions about proximity, privilege, and selective awareness.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:RFK Jr. admits he flew on Jeffrey Epstein's jet twice (nypost.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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In its lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase alleging the bank facilitated Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation, the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) sought to subpoena billionaire Les Wexner—Epstein’s longtime client and former financier. Prosecutors tried at least seven times to serve Wexner in person at both his home and office, but each attempt was thwarted by his security detail and staff. Because personal service repeatedly failed, the USVI asked a Manhattan federal judge for permission to serve the subpoena via certified mail insteadIn February 2023, U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff ruled that Wexner could indeed be served by certified mail, legally clearing the path for the USVI to pursue his testimony about his relationship with Epstein and payments made through entities tied to Epstein, such as “Enhanced Education,” which transferred around $124,232 to Wexner via JPMorganto contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Legal filing describes Wexner effort to avoid subpoena in Epstein case (dispatch.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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Jes Staley and his relatioship with Jeffrey Epstein was well known to everyone by the time he was hired by Barclays, yet it was not an issue when they decided to bring him on board. After he was hired, and the scrutiny began over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, Barclays was forced to initiate an internal investigation. Upon completion of this investigation, the board and the company backed Jes Staley, even though they were aware of the disturbing messages that Staley was trading back and forth with Jeffrey Epstein. In this episode, we take a look at how Barclays protected Staley from the storm and how their motivations for doing so, seem to be driven by nothing other than the bottom line. to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Jeffrey Epstein’s long shadow falls on JPMorgan and Barclays once more | Financial Times (ft.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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When Scotland Yard announced it was closing its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein in 2021, it sparked widespread criticism and renewed allegations of institutional cowardice. The Metropolitan Police had previously reviewed several allegations involving Epstein and his associates—including claims made by Virginia Giuffre that she was trafficked to Prince Andrew in London—but ultimately concluded there was “no further action” to be taken. Despite international pressure and mounting evidence, the decision signaled that UK authorities were unwilling to pursue meaningful accountability, especially when it involved proximity to the royal family. Critics saw the move as a transparent effort to shield powerful figures from exposure rather than a genuine conclusion based on lack of evidence.The announcement reinforced a pattern familiar to Epstein’s victims: doors closing, institutions retreating, and justice slipping further out of reach. Scotland Yard’s explanation leaned heavily on jurisdictional limitations and a vague assertion that the case had already been “reviewed twice,” but it did little to explain why the London portion of Giuffre’s allegations—where she claimed she was trafficked and abused at Ghislaine Maxwell’s residence—wasn’t pursued with greater urgency. For many, the decision served as yet another reminder that Epstein’s network didn’t just corrupt individuals—it hollowed out the very systems that were supposed to stand against him.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11138849/Met-Police-drop-investigation-disgraced-Jeffrey-Epstein-absence-information.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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