The New York Times Targets The USVI With An Epstein Related Lawsuit

In court filings responding to JPMorgan Chase’s lawsuit, Jes Staley went on the offensive, arguing that the bank was attempting to shift institutional responsibility for its long relationship with Jeffrey Epstein onto him personally. JPMorgan has alleged that Staley, a former senior executive, misled the bank about Epstein and failed to flag risks, seeking to claw back compensation and damages tied to Epstein-related settlements. Staley countered that the bank’s claims were legally and factually flawed, emphasizing that Epstein remained a JPMorgan client through decisions made by multiple committees and compliance systems, not at his unilateral direction.Staley’s filings portrayed JPMorgan’s case as a reputational maneuver rather than a good-faith effort to establish accountability, asserting that the bank approved, monitored, and renewed Epstein’s accounts long after concerns were known internally. He argued that the lawsuit was designed to make him a public scapegoat for broader institutional failures in risk management and governance, while minimizing the role of the bank itself. Although a judge allowed JPMorgan’s case to proceed, Staley’s aggressive defense reframed the dispute as a contest over who bears responsibility for keeping Epstein as a client—an issue that continues to shadow both the bank and the executive as the litigation moves forward.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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Donald Trump’s most recent comments on Jeffrey Epstein reveal a man in panic mode, lashing out at his own base while trying to downplay one of the most damning unresolved scandals of the modern era. In a Truth Social rant, Trump scolded his “boys” and “gals” for fueling what he called a “civil war” within MAGA over the Epstein case, particularly targeting those criticizing Florida AG Pam Bondi, who many feel is stonewalling transparency. He bizarrely dismissed Epstein as “a guy who never dies,” while insisting nobody actually cares about the case—urging his followers to drop it and focus on what he called more important issues, like the border and the economy.Trump’s latest comments are not just evasive—they’re a deliberate attempt to smother public scrutiny under the weight of mockery and misdirection. By dismissing Epstein as “a guy who never dies” and labeling renewed interest as political noise, Trump is actively discouraging any meaningful investigation. He frames the pursuit of truth as a distraction, not because the questions lack merit, but because the answers might be inconvenient. Rather than confront the unresolved details of Epstein’s network, Trump redirects blame toward his usual political enemies, hoping to reduce a sprawling, bipartisan scandal into just another partisan spat.In the end, the message is simple: look away. But the public isn’t looking away—not anymore. The Epstein story isn’t old news. It’s unfinished business. And no amount of deflection, denial, or loyalist cheerleading is going to bury it for good. 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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Jeffrey Epstein’s so-called “black book” was less a contact list and more a grotesque monument to power shielding power. It wasn’t filled with your everyday acquaintances; it was a who’s who of billionaires, politicians, royalty, celebrities, and Wall Street heavyweights—names that had no business being in the same Rolodex as a convicted sex offender. The book exposed just how deep Epstein’s tentacles reached, how many doors he could knock on, and how many influential people were willing to at least tolerate, if not outright embrace, his presence. Whether every name in there was complicit or simply embarrassed by association, the sheer scale of it laid bare how Epstein weaponized access to the elite as both shield and currency.The real stench of the black book wasn’t just who was in it, but what it represented: a roadmap of complicity and cowardice. It proved that Epstein didn’t thrive in isolation—he thrived because powerful people answered his calls, opened their homes, and boarded his planes. It’s a reminder that the “Epstein problem” wasn’t just Epstein; it was the system of enablers, gatekeepers, and opportunists who kept him socially viable long after his crimes were known. The black book is less a curiosity and more a ledger of shame, an artifact that shows how the elite protect each other, even when the cost is justice for survivors.to contact me:    bobbycapucci@protonmail.comSource:https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2020/10/i-called-everyone-in-jeffrey-epsteins-little-black-book/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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The 2019 New York federal grand jury transcripts capture the final prosecutorial push that led to the arrest of Jeffrey Epstein on sex-trafficking charges in the Southern District of New York. The transcripts reflect prosecutors laying out a sweeping pattern of alleged conduct, including the recruitment and exploitation of underage girls, the use of intermediaries, and the systematic nature of the abuse network. Witness testimony, documentary evidence, and financial records were presented to establish probable cause, directly contradicting the long-standing narrative that Epstein was a lone offender whose crimes were limited to Florida. These proceedings culminated in the July 2019 indictment, marking the first time federal prosecutors in New York formally moved against Epstein despite years of prior allegations and investigative leads.The transcripts have now been newly unsealed under the Epstein Transparency Act, a move that has reignited scrutiny over what federal authorities knew—and when. Their release sheds light on investigative decisions, evidentiary thresholds, and the scope of information presented to the grand jury, while also highlighting gaps that critics argue point to earlier prosecutorial failures. Survivors and transparency advocates have emphasized that the unsealing is significant not only for what it reveals about Epstein’s conduct, but for what it exposes about institutional hesitation, delayed accountability, and the broader protection mechanisms that allowed Epstein to evade federal charges for years. While redactions remain, the disclosure represents a rare window into the mechanics of a case that many believe should have been brought long before 2019.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:EFTA00008529.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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Merry Christmas to each and every one of you who takes the time to listen, think, question, and care. This time of year is about more than lights and traditions—it’s about gratitude, reflection, and the people who choose to stand with you when the noise gets loud and the truth gets uncomfortable. I don’t take for granted that you invite this work into your lives, your commutes, your late nights, or your quiet moments. Your attention, your messages, your support, and your willingness to stay engaged mean more than I can properly put into words.As the year winds down, I hope this Christmas gives you a moment of peace, connection, and grounding—whether that’s with family, friends, chosen family, or simply your own thoughts. Hold close what matters, protect your empathy, and don’t let the world harden you. Thank you for walking this road with me, for caring about accountability, and for refusing to look away. From my heart to yours, Merry Christmas, and here’s to staying sharp, human, and unafraid in the year ahead.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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Newly released documents from the U.S. Department of Justice tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation include a previously undisclosed 2001 Palm Beach Police Department complaint concerning Ghislaine Maxwell. According to the report, three female college students said Maxwell approached them about working at a residence in Palm Beach—identified as Epstein’s home—answering phones and doing “office work” for about $200 per day. One student described receiving calls regarding when “girls” were to be dropped off at the house, and at least two of the students reported Epstein touching them inappropriately. The women told police Maxwell was secretive about activities in the home and asked for contact information for other women who could be available on short notice. Police attempted follow-up but had trouble reaching the witnesses, though they did recover items from trash that included massage listings and lists of women with ages and descriptions. The report suggests early awareness of unusual and potentially exploitative conduct involving Epstein and Maxwell years before later investigations unfoldedThe existence of the 2001 complaint sheds light on a missed opportunity by law enforcement to intervene well before the broader Epstein sex trafficking ring became public and subject to federal scrutiny. It reveals that local authorities had received troubling firsthand accounts about Maxwell’s role in recruiting young women and about troubling behavior inside Epstein’s home, but the inquiry did not evolve into a more sustained or higher-level investigation at the time. The newly released documents raise questions about how early warnings were handled and whether more aggressive action might have prevented or curtailed the years of abuse that followed.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Years before Epstein came under investigation in Palm Beach, local police got tip about Maxwell - ABC NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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The downfall of Jes Staley traces back to his long-running professional and personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, which resurfaced publicly years after Epstein’s crimes became widely known. While serving as CEO of Barclays, regulators began scrutinizing the extent to which Staley had been transparent about the relationship, including email contact that continued after Epstein’s 2008 conviction. Staley initially characterized Epstein as a limited professional acquaintance, but subsequent disclosures—particularly emails referring to Epstein as a “trusted friend”—undermined that account and raised concerns about candor and judgment at the highest levels of the bank.In 2021, UK regulators concluded that Staley had mischaracterized the nature of his ties to Epstein, leading to his forced resignation from Barclays and a formal investigation into whether he had misled the board and regulators. The episode effectively ended Staley’s career at the top tier of global banking and later followed him into litigation, including a lawsuit by JPMorgan Chase, where he had previously worked and overseen the Epstein relationship. Staley has argued that institutions used him as a scapegoat for broader failures, but the reputational damage proved decisive: his association with Epstein became inseparable from questions of credibility, oversight, and accountability—turning a once-powerful banking executive into one of the most prominent professional casualties of the Epstein scandal.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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