Mega Edition: JP Morgan and The 290 Million Dollar Epstein Payout And The Objection To It (10/8/25)

Leon Black is an American businessman and investor who co-founded the private equity firm Apollo Global Management. He has been a prominent figure in the financial industry. Jeffrey Epstein, on the other hand, was a financier and convicted sex offender who was known for his associations with numerous high-profile individuals, including politicians, celebrities, and business leaders.The history between Leon Black and Jeffrey Epstein is primarily centered around their business and personal connections. Black and Epstein became acquainted in the late 1990s through their involvement in philanthropic and business circles. They both had connections to Harvard University and its financial and academic networks.Black's ties to Epstein included financial transactions, personal loans, and Epstein's involvement in managing some of Black's personal finances.One of the most significant points of contention was Black's relationship with Epstein after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor. Despite Epstein's conviction, Black maintained a relationship with him, including financial transactions.This relationship became public knowledge and raised questions about Black's judgment and decision-making, considering Epstein's criminal history.In January 2021, Leon Black announced that he would step down as CEO of Apollo Global Management amid increased scrutiny over his relationship with Epstein.An internal review by Apollo's board found that Black had paid Epstein over $150 million for various services and advice, including tax and estate planning. Black stated that he deeply regretted his involvement with Epstein and acknowledged the mistake in judgment.As the story continued to evolve, even more disturbing allegations were brought against Leon Black, including that he took part in the abuse of some of Jeffrey Epstein's victims. In this episode, we get an update on an ongoing legal case between Leon Black and one of his accusers, a woman who is also afflicted with mosaic down syndrome. (commercial at 10:24)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Leon Black's Down syndrome rape accuser says he sent private investigators to her house and to her parents' home after she filed lawsuit | Daily Mail OnlineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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Ghislaine Maxwell’s defense team prepared to cross-examine Juan Alessi—Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime house manager—after his compelling testimony linking Maxwell to the logistics of Epstein’s operations. Alessi testified that he drove the accuser known as “Jane” to Epstein’s Palm Beach home, often on instructions from both Epstein and Maxwell. He described Maxwell as “lady of the house,” claimed staff were constrained by a strict household manual that forbade disclosing activities, and recalled discovering sex toys and pornography in intimate settings.During cross-examination, defense attorney Jeffrey Pagliuca questioned Alessi about inconsistencies between his trial testimony and prior statements in depositions or civil cases—particularly about when he first met “Jane.” He also probed whether Alessi had disclosed instructions to remove photos of Maxwell before female guests arrived, pushing him to explain apparent discrepancies.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 had a long history working for and with the government, even if they do not want to acknowledge it. One example of this is when he turned snitch on his former company and helped the feds put some of his colleagues away. Somehow, just like every other time he had a brush with the law, he ended up landing on his feet. The reason? He was being protected by certain elements in the government.Let's dive in and discuss it!To contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://nypost.com/2018/11/28/pedophile-millionaire-dodged-harsh-sentence-by-ratting-out-bear-stearns-execs/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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In October 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Maxwell’s appeal aimed at overturning her 2021 conviction for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse minors. The appeal argued that Maxwell should have been protected from prosecution under a 2007 non-prosecution agreement (NPA) that had been made with Epstein — Maxwell’s legal team claimed that the government’s promise in that deal extended to co-conspirators like her, across jurisdictions. But lower courts (including the Second Circuit) rejected that argument, and the DOJ urged the high court not to take the case, saying the NPA did not cover Maxwell’s prosecution in New York. The Supreme Court’s denial (without explanation) means the conviction stands and Maxwell’s 20-year sentence remains intact.Maxwell’s plea of “but the deal should protect me” now lies in ashes. The refusal by the Supreme Court sends a message: the serious, prolonged, documented role she played in trafficking and grooming minors for Epstein can't be overwritten by legal technicalities or bargains made behind closed doors. Her efforts to invoke immunity through someone else's deal were flatly dismissed, underscoring that privilege and high-social standing won’t shield her from full accountability for her actions.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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Diddy may be sitting in a cell after his criminal conviction, but his real problems are only just beginning. The civil cases stacked against him—ranging from assault and trafficking to racketeering—are like financial grenades waiting to explode. Prison might have taken his freedom, but the lawsuits are coming for his wallet, reputation, and empire. With his income frozen, legal bills soaring, and plaintiffs lining up, Diddy faces a perfect storm of financial destruction. Every civil case uses his conviction as leverage, every filing drains more money, and every new accusation keeps his name in the headlines. He can’t charm or intimidate from behind bars, and the “Bad Boy” image that once made him untouchable is now his biggest liability.While he fights appeals and clings to what’s left of his empire, the civil courts are dismantling everything he built. Revolt TV’s crumbling, his business partners have cut ties, and his assets are being targeted from every direction. Even if he wins a few cases, the cost of defending them could ruin him. Bankruptcy won’t save him, since most of these claims can’t be erased, and the IRS and creditors are already circling what’s left. In the end, the criminal sentence may prove easier than the long, slow bleed of civil court—where Diddy’s money, legacy, and reputation will be stripped away piece by piece until there’s nothing left but the shell of who he used to be.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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FBI Director Kash Patel recently claimed on X that his agency has delivered on promises of "transparency," but the post was flagged with a Community Note adding context and pushback. The note reminded viewers that many documents tied to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein remain sealed or redacted, and questioned Patel’s assertion that court orders were the main barrier to releasing full files. Critics say the claim glosses over this opacity.Patel's broader handling of the Epstein matter has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers, who pressed him on whether all relevant records have been reviewed or disclosed. In recent hearings, he declined to answer some questions — including how often former President Trump appears in the files — and defended the FBI’s disclosures by saying they had released all "legally allowed" material.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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On Oct. 7, Bondi faced intense questioning by Senate Democrats over what the Justice Department has done (or not done) in investigating Epstein’s financial records, flagged suspicious-activity reports, and whether photos of former President Trump with underage women were found among Epstein’s belongings. She refused to answer how many “suspicious activity reports” had been reviewed, declined to confirm whether any photos were recovered, and sidestepped detailed explanations of internal DOJ decisions. Bondi instead turned questions back on the motives or prior actions of the senators.Bondi reaffirmed that the DOJ’s July decision to stop releasing additional Epstein-files remains in force, saying no “client list” has been found or is being made public. She criticized the senators for past resistance to releasing Epstein flight logs, accused some of accepting donations from associates of Epstein, and declined to elaborate on her internal deliberations — stressing legal and victim-privacy constraints as reasons for non-disclosure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonail.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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