Follow The Money: Jeffrey Epstein And The Curious Case Of Sergey Brin

Jes Staley, the former JPMorgan Chase executive and later CEO of Barclays, has been deeply entangled in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal due to his long personal and professional relationship with the disgraced financier. Court filings and released communications show Staley exchanged more than a thousand emails with Epstein between 2008 and 2012—many sent after Epstein’s conviction for sex crimes. These emails included references to young women, cryptic language, and even visits to Epstein’s residences, fueling suspicion about Staley’s awareness of and proximity to Epstein’s trafficking activities. The U.S. Virgin Islands and Epstein’s survivors have both pointed to Staley as a key JPMorgan figure who allegedly enabled Epstein to maintain banking access, despite his notoriety.The fallout for Staley has been significant. In 2021, he abruptly resigned as Barclays’ CEO amid ongoing regulatory probes into the extent of his ties to Epstein. JPMorgan itself has faced billion-dollar lawsuits over its Epstein connections, with Staley frequently cited as a central figure in decisions to retain Epstein as a client. Allegations suggest he provided cover and access that allowed Epstein to continue exploiting financial networks after his conviction. Though Staley denies knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, the legal and reputational damage has been severe, leaving him portrayed as one of the highest-profile executives caught in the web of Epstein’s influence.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

30 Sep 32min

Steve Scully, a former telecommunications contractor who worked extensively on Little Saint James, claimed in the Netflix documentary Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich that he saw Bill Clinton sitting alone with Epstein on the porch of the island’s main house. Scully, who said he had been to the island over a hundred times between 1999 and 2005, insisted there were no other guests present during that moment. His account added fuel to speculation about the former president’s connections to Epstein and the time he may have spent on the island.Steve Scully, a former telecommunications contractor who worked extensively on Little Saint James, claimed in the Netflix documentary Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich that he saw Bill Clinton sitting alone with Epstein on the porch of the island’s main house. Scully, who said he had been to the island over a hundred times between 1999 and 2005, insisted there were no other guests present during that moment. His account added fuel to speculation about the former president’s connections to Epstein and the time he may have spent on the island.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

30 Sep 46min

At the sentencing of Ghislaine Maxwell, the impact statements read by her victims painted a stark portrait of lifelong harm, trauma, and betrayal. They described how Maxwell’s grooming and facilitation of abuse destroyed their trust in their own judgment, left them wracked with shame and guilt, and haunted them with nightmares, panic attacks, and suicidal thoughts. One victim spoke of how Maxwell “lulled” her into a false sense of safety before abuse, triggering waves of shame and anxiety for decades; others recounted how their lives were derailed, their sense of safety permanently shattered, and their voices suppressed over years of silence.The lawsuit by Epstein survivors against the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) originated from the territory’s own legal efforts to hold accountable those who allegedly enabled Epstein’s sex trafficking enterprise there. In January 2020, the USVI’s then–Attorney General, Denise George, filed suit in the Virgin Islands Superior Court, accusing Epstein, his estate, and related entities of operating a decades-long sex trafficking conspiracy on his private islands, using a network of shell companies and concealing crimes through financial and legal maneuvers.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

30 Sep 37min

Christina Oxenberg has offered unflattering and revealing commentary about Ghislaine Maxwell, describing her as manipulative, attention-seeking, and keen on shaping others’ perceptions. Oxenberg recounts being “pulled into” posed photographs with Maxwell—despite not wanting to be—that Maxwell orchestrated to appear close to prominent people, thus rehabilitating her social status. She alleges Maxwell used social scenes as a tool for influence, demanding physical closeness and trying to control how others were framed with her in public imagery.Oxenberg also claims to have turned down Maxwell’s request to ghostwrite her autobiography, and she recalls odd, disturbing conversations in private settings with Maxwell in the 1990s. In one instance, Oxenberg says Maxwell made strange remarks such as, “Jeffrey and I have everyone on videotape,” which Oxenberg found deeply unsettling and “creepy.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

30 Sep 17min

Jeffrey Epstein was effectively let off the hook in New Mexico, where he owned the sprawling Zorro Ranch outside Santa Fe. Despite allegations from survivors that abuse took place there, he was never indicted in the state, and authorities never conducted a raid on the property like they did at his Manhattan townhouse or Virgin Islands estate. What made matters worse was that New Mexico’s weak sex-offender registration laws meant Epstein didn’t even have to register there after his 2008 Florida conviction. That loophole gave him the freedom to move in and out of the state largely unnoticed, shielded from the kind of scrutiny that should have followed him everywhere.The New Mexico Attorney General’s office did open inquiries and even pushed to cancel questionable state land leases Epstein had secured for the ranch, but these efforts never translated into criminal charges. Instead, the combination of statutory gaps, lack of enforcement, and jurisdictional hesitation allowed Epstein to keep operating freely in the state. The failure to act decisively in New Mexico has since become a glaring example of how systemic loopholes and institutional inaction enabled Epstein to escape accountability and continue abusing his power.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

30 Sep 12min

Goga Ashkenazi, the Kazakh businesswoman and socialite, is known for her close friendship with Prince Andrew. She defended him publicly when scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein intensified, saying he was “very, very upset” by how he was being portrayed in the press. Ashkenazi insisted that while Andrew may have exercised poor judgment by associating with controversial figures, she believed he was fundamentally kind-hearted, honourable, and unaware of any illegal activity. She argued that his work as a trade envoy and his character were being unfairly overshadowed by the scandal.Their relationship has also drawn attention due to high-profile financial dealings. Ashkenazi introduced Andrew to Timur Kulibayev, a Kazakh oligarch who purchased Andrew’s former home, Sunninghill Park, for £15 million — significantly above the asking price. The transaction sparked speculation about whether Ashkenazi acted as a facilitator or “fixer,” though she has denied receiving any financial benefit beyond making the introduction. The sale and her staunch defense of Andrew highlight how their friendship has been both personal and entangled in business and controversy.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

29 Sep 21min

In 2019, footage allegedly capturing Jeffrey Epstein’s first suicide attempt in his New York jail cell (between July 22–23) was reportedly lost or destroyed. Prosecutors later admitted that the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) “inadvertently preserved video from the wrong tier,” meaning the camera recordings outside the correct cell were never retained.  According to filings, a backup system intended to archive all Special Housing Unit video failed due to “technical errors,” and the preserved recordings showed a different section than requested, such that no footage from the immediate area outside Epstein’s cell existsThe disappearance of that footage fueled intense speculation and conspiracy theories about what really happened to Epstein in jail. The loss raised questions about institutional competence and potential suppression of evidence, especially given the high-stakes nature of his case and the scrutiny it attracted.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

29 Sep 14min

Howard Rubin, a retired New York financier, was indicted in September 2025 on a 10-count federal indictment alleging a decade-long sex-trafficking scheme. Prosecutors assert that between 2009 and 2019, Rubin and his former personal assistant, Jennifer Powers, recruited dozens of women—often under false pretenses—to travel to New York for commercial sex acts involving bondage, discipline, dominance, submission, sadomasochism, and other abuses. The indictment claims Rubin controlled a Manhattan penthouse featuring a soundproofed room dubbed “The Dungeon,” equipped with bondage gear and devices that could electrocute victims, and that he often ignored safe words, continued assaults beyond consent, and subjected victims to lasting physical and psychological harm.Alongside the trafficking charges, Rubin also faces a count of bank fraud tied to concealing over $8 million in financing while arranging a mortgage for Powers’ residence. Arrested at his Connecticut home, Rubin pleaded not guilty, but a judge denied bail, citing him as both a flight risk and a danger to others. Powers was separately taken into custody in Texas. If convicted, Rubin faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years and could receive a life sentence, marking one of the most high-profile sex-trafficking prosecutions against a former Wall Street figure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Financier tied to Soros Fund accused of luring women to NYC ‘sex dungeon’ | Fox NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

29 Sep 13min