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

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A new wave of scrutiny has reignited public attention on figures once connected to Jeffrey Epstein, with developments spanning finance, politics, and media. Billionaire investor Leon Black, who resigned from Apollo Global Management in 2021 after revelations he paid Epstein more than $150 million for “tax and estate planning,” is reportedly in talks to anchor a bid for The Telegraph, one of Britain’s most storied newspapers. The move, seen by critics as an attempt at reputation rehabilitation, has drawn renewed criticism over Black’s past ties to Epstein — particularly as he seeks control of a media institution traditionally associated with moral conservatism.Across the Atlantic, former Labour heavyweight Peter Mandelson has been ousted from his ambassadorial role after emails emerged showing him describing Epstein as a “good friend” and advocating for his early release even after the financier’s sex crime conviction. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who initially defended Mandelson, reversed course swiftly once the correspondence became public, declaring the longtime political operator would have “no future role” in government. The episode has underscored the enduring reputational risks tied to Epstein’s network, years after his death, and how proximity to his name continues to derail public careers.Meanwhile, journalist and author Michael Wolff has resurfaced with claims that Epstein’s “ghost” still haunts former president Donald Trump — a relationship both men have publicly minimized. Wolff’s insinuations, based largely on anecdotal accounts and suggestive sourcing, have been met with skepticism, yet continue to generate headlines in a political environment where scandal and spectacle often overshadow substance. Collectively, the stories of Black, Mandelson, and Trump — filtered through a media ecosystem eager for intrigue — illustrate how Epstein’s legacy remains an open wound in elite circles, where power, money, and image intersect in a never-ending struggle between denial and exposure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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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.

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During the unsealing of court documents in Virginia Roberts (Giuffre) v. Ghislaine Maxwell, a number of “John Doe” or anonymous names surfaced—people referenced in depositions, emails, flight logs and other records whose identities had been redacted or withheld. Some of these John Does were mentioned as having visited Epstein or Maxwell properties, flown on Epstein’s jet, or otherwise been connected to the network via financial, travel, or social links. Because the documents came out in a defamation suit and related litigation, not all John Does were fully identified or confirmed; many remain placeholders, potential suspects, or persons of interest whose roles and involvements are unclear in public records.These John Does illustrate the depth and reach of Epstein and Maxwell’s circle: even before unsealing, observers suspected powerful, anonymous backers and clients were being shielded behind redactions. The fact that so many names were initially hidden (and still are) underscores how legal agreements, confidentiality orders, and sealed records have long protected the identities of those who may have stood behind Epstein’s operations. The exposure of some of these John Does triggered renewed calls to unseal more documents and to force accountability for those whose names were buried in silence.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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Doug Band, once Bill Clinton’s closest aide and political gatekeeper, worked alongside the former president for nearly two decades. He co-founded the Clinton Global Initiative and later launched the advisory firm Teneo, which connected major corporate clients with powerful political figures. Band was instrumental in managing Clinton’s post-White House image, philanthropy, and network of donors. But over time, he became disillusioned with the Clintons, eventually distancing himself after a falling-out with both Bill and Chelsea. His later comments shed new light on Clinton’s long-denied ties to Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about how close Clinton’s circle really was to the disgraced financier.In a 2020 Vanity Fair profile, Band claimed that Clinton had indeed visited Epstein’s private island, Little St. James, in January 2003—a claim the former president has repeatedly denied. Band also said Clinton took multiple flights on Epstein’s private jet, which flight logs confirm, though Clinton’s team insists those trips were tied to Clinton Foundation work. Band’s assertions carried weight because of his insider access, but they also came years after his break from the Clintons, leading some to question whether personal bitterness played a role. Still, the details he shared reignited scrutiny of Clinton’s Epstein connections, particularly given that Band himself was part of the inner machinery that once managed both men’s overlapping worlds of power, money, and influence.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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Judge Esther Salas, a U.S. District Judge from New Jersey, became indirectly linked to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal when she was assigned to oversee a class-action lawsuit against Deutsche Bank. The suit accused the bank of misleading investors and failing to properly monitor high-risk clients, specifically naming Jeffrey Epstein as one of those clients. Salas’s court was tasked with examining whether Deutsche Bank had turned a blind eye to Epstein’s suspicious transactions and continued to profit from his accounts even after his 2008 conviction. The case drew significant attention because it tied one of the world’s largest financial institutions to the Epstein network and the alleged laundering of money connected to his sex trafficking operation.Tragically, just days after Judge Salas took on the case, a gunman disguised as a FedEx delivery driver attacked her home. Her husband, defense attorney Mark Anderl, was critically injured, and her 20-year-old son, Daniel, was shot and killed when he opened the door. The shooter, later identified as Roy Den Hollander—a self-described “anti-feminist” lawyer who had previously appeared before Salas in an unrelated case—was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Although there is no confirmed link between the attack and the Epstein-related case, the timing sparked widespread speculation and concern about potential motives and judicial security.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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Steve Hoffenberg, who was once Jeffrey Epstein’s business partner at Towers Financial Corporation before serving time for running what was then one of the largest Ponzi schemes in U.S. history, repeatedly claimed that Epstein had deep connections to intelligence services. In multiple interviews before his death, Hoffenberg said Epstein told him he had been recruited by British intelligence in the 1980s through contacts such as Douglas Leese and later operated as an “asset” for both U.S. and foreign intelligence agencies. Hoffenberg alleged that Epstein bragged about doing financial and political work on behalf of intelligence interests and that this connection explained his extraordinary ability to evade consequences for his crimes over the years. He also suggested Epstein had “traction with” the U.S. Department of Justice and certain intelligence circles, implying those ties protected him from scrutiny.Hoffenberg further claimed Epstein’s financial operations were intertwined with intelligence-linked figures and that he deliberately cultivated high-level connections for blackmail and leverage purposes. According to Hoffenberg, Epstein used his access to the wealthy and powerful as part of an intelligence-adjacent network that gathered compromising material under the guise of social and financial dealings. He maintained that Epstein’s activities—including the control of money and secrets—were part of a broader covert agenda, describing him as “a sociopath who worked with intelligence to manipulate power.” These claims have never been independently verified but have fueled ongoing speculation about Epstein’s unexplained protection and influence.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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Prince Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, bought a luxury chalet in Verbier in 2014 from French socialite Isabelle de Rouvre, using a payment plan that stretched over several years. By December 2019, amid rising legal and financial pressure, they failed to make the final installments. De Rouvre sued them in Swiss court in May 2020 over unpaid sums, interest, and alleged breach of contract.Facing mounting debt, the Duke and Duchess of York eventually reached a settlement with de Rouvre and put the chalet up for sale. In early 2022, Andrew reportedly settled a £6.6 million debt, clearing the way for the property’s sale.to contact me:bobbyacpucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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