COJ #122 - Slaying Dragons and The Price of Truth: Julie K Brown on Exposing Epstein and Inspiring a Generation of Journalists

In this powerful episode, investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell sit down with the legendary investigative journalist Julie K. Brown, the reporter whose groundbreaking work exposed the horrific crimes of Jeffrey Epstein. Listen as Mandy and Liz recount their early inspiration from Julie's tenacious reporting on Epstein at a time before the Murdoch investigation. The trio delve into the difficulties of finding and working with victims of trauma, emphasizing the sensitivity and responsibility involved... Julie highlights the moment she realized the true scope of the story and the long-lasting impact of the abuse on the victims' lives. And we tackle the changing landscape of journalism in the age of social media and misinformation, with Julie sharing her ongoing battles against false narratives surrounding the Epstein case. Plus! Julie explains her decision not to participate in the "Filthy Rich" and other Epstein documentaries, prioritizing her continued reporting and the pursuit of justice over personal gain and the potential for misrepresentation... She believes that significant aspects of the Epstein story remain untold, particularly concerning settlements and undisclosed information held by the DOJ and FBI .... Despite the challenges, Julie shares her proudest moment: when the Epstein survivors were finally taken seriously and recognized as victims. It is an inspiring and eye-opening conversation with a true journalistic hero who exemplifies the power of persistence, empathy, and unwavering dedication to seeking justice. ☕ Cup's Up! ⚖️ Learn More About Julie K. Brown Here: “Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story” by Julie K. Brown - https://amzn.to/4bDWPro https://www.instagram.com/jkbjournalist/ https://bsky.app/profile/jkbjournalist.bsky.social https://twitter.com/jkbjournalist Episode Resources “For years, Jeffrey Epstein abused teen girls, police say. A timeline of his case” - Julie K. Brown, The Miami Herald, Nov 28, 2018 “Miami Beach doctor was charged with sex trafficking a minor. Then she was found dead” - Julie K. Brown, The Miami Herald, updated Jan 28, 2025 “Leon Black agrees to pay $62.5 million to avoid Jeffrey Epstein-related lawsuits in the US Virgin Islands” - CNN, Aug 4, 2023 FBI Records: The Vault & Jeffrey Epstein files in The Vault Julie K. Brown’s shout out tweet to Mandy Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ Premium Members also get access to episode videos, case files, live trial coverage and exclusive live experiences with our hosts. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. Check out Luna Shark Merch With a Mission shop at lunasharkmerch.com/ What We're Buying... Quince - Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince! Go to Quince.com/COJ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns . Here's a link to some of our favorite things: https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn Find us on social media: bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com | bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com | bsky.app/profile/theericbland.bsky.social Twitter.com/mandymatney | Twitter.com/elizfarrell | Twitter.com/theericbland https://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/ | https://www.instagram.com/cojpod/ YouTube | TIKTOK SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBM *** Alert: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices