Alex Acosta Goes To Congress: Transcripts From The Alex Acosta Deposition (Part 9) (11/2/25)

Jeffrey Epstein’s decision to establish Zorro Ranch in New Mexico was not accidental or aesthetic—it was strategic. The property’s extreme isolation, its proximity to multiple jurisdictions, and New Mexico’s historically fragmented law-enforcement oversight made it an ideal location for secrecy and control. Epstein also cultivated relationships with influential figures in the state’s political, academic, and business circles, embedding himself in elite networks that discouraged scrutiny rather than invited it. Zorro Ranch functioned as a private kingdom: remote enough to keep victims isolated, expansive enough to avoid neighbors, and embedded in a state where Epstein’s presence was normalized through philanthropy, social access, and institutional silence. For someone obsessed with insulation from consequences, New Mexico offered distance, discretion, and deference.That calculation paid off. Despite multiple allegations from victims who said they were trafficked to or abused at Zorro Ranch, there was never a full criminal investigation into Epstein’s conduct in New Mexico while he was alive. No coordinated state or federal probe, no grand jury, no sustained law-enforcement effort that matched the seriousness of the claims. Allegations surfaced, witnesses spoke, and yet the machinery of justice never meaningfully engaged. The absence of an investigation cannot be explained by lack of information alone; it reflects a broader pattern seen throughout the Epstein case, where geography, influence, and institutional reluctance combined to shield him. In New Mexico, as elsewhere, Epstein exploited legal gray zones and elite protection to operate without consequence—leaving behind unanswered questions, unexamined allegations, and a glaring example of how power can neutralize accountability before it ever begins.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

8 Jan 43min

Elizabeth Stein alleged that she was sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein when she was a minor and that the Epstein estate should be held financially and legally responsible for the harm she suffered. In her claims, Stein described being recruited and trafficked into Epstein’s abuse network, arguing that Epstein used his wealth, properties, and paid staff to facilitate the exploitation of underage girls. She maintained that the abuse was not an isolated incident but part of a broader, well-organized system designed to obtain, groom, and silence victims.Stein further alleged that Epstein’s assets—now controlled by the Epstein estate—were built and maintained in part through this criminal enterprise, making the estate liable even after Epstein’s death. Her legal position centered on the idea that Epstein’s death should not extinguish accountability, especially where victims were denied justice during his lifetime due to non-prosecution agreements and systemic failures. By targeting the estate, Stein sought both compensation and recognition of the lasting damage caused by Epstein’s conduct, emphasizing that civil accountability was one of the few remaining avenues for survivors to confront the harm done to them.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

8 Jan 15min

Virginia Roberts Giuffre made it clear that her decision to drop the civil lawsuit she filed against Alan Dershowitz did not amount to an exoneration. In public statements after the case was dismissed, Giuffre emphasized that the resolution was procedural and strategic, not a declaration that her allegations were false. She stressed that civil litigation—especially against a powerful, well-funded defendant—can be emotionally and financially draining, and that ending the lawsuit did not mean she was retracting or disavowing what she had previously alleged.Giuffre directly rejected the narrative pushed by Dershowitz and his supporters that the dismissal cleared his name. She stated that no court ever ruled on the merits of her claims and no fact-finder weighed the evidence. From her perspective, the case ended without truth being adjudicated, leaving the underlying allegations unresolved rather than disproven. Giuffre maintained that dropping the lawsuit was about moving forward, not rewriting history, and she repeatedly underscored that a dismissal without findings is not the same thing as vindication.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

8 Jan 23min

In 2011, Alex Acosta publicly defended his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case while serving as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. Acosta characterized Epstein’s 2008 non-prosecution agreement as the result of weighing difficult legal realities, claiming federal prosecutors believed the case hinged on vulnerable witnesses and posed significant trial risks. He asserted that the deal was intended to secure some measure of accountability—arguing that without it, Epstein might have avoided any jail time at all—and framed the outcome as a pragmatic compromise rather than a failure of justice.Acosta also emphasized that Epstein’s influential legal team and resources played a role in shaping the resolution, suggesting the prosecution faced extraordinary pressure and complexity. He maintained that the agreement, while imperfect, achieved convictions on state charges and required Epstein to register as a sex offender, portraying it as a better alternative than an uncertain federal trial. Critics, however, later pointed out that Acosta’s 2011 remarks glossed over the secrecy of the deal, the exclusion of victims, and the extraordinary concessions granted to Epstein—issues that would come to define the controversy surrounding the prosecution in the years that followed.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

8 Jan 24min

During her trial, Ghislaine Maxwell repeatedly hinted—both directly and through her defense team—that she might take the stand in her own defense. Those signals came through strategic courtroom moments: lawyers emphasizing her right to testify, references to her version of events during motions, and an overall posture that suggested the jury might eventually hear from Maxwell herself. The implication was clear: she wanted the panel to believe she was prepared to personally rebut the government’s witnesses and allegations, potentially positioning herself as misunderstood rather than culpable.In the end, that suggestion never materialized. After the defense rested, Maxwell chose not to testify, a move that underscored the legal risk of subjecting herself to cross-examination under oath. Prosecutors had built a case grounded in victim testimony, documents, and corroborating witnesses, and taking the stand would have opened Maxwell up to devastating impeachment and questions about her role in Epstein’s trafficking operation. The quiet reversal—from hinting at testimony to remaining silent—left jurors to weigh her absence against the evidence already presented, reinforcing the prosecution’s narrative rather than challenging it.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

7 Jan 21min

In the lead-up to Ghislaine Maxwell’s indictment and eventual arrest, a wide range of law enforcement agents representing multiple agencies were brought before the grand jury to lay out the evidentiary foundation of the case. Their testimony reflected a coordinated federal effort that had been building quietly for years, drawing on investigative work from different jurisdictions, timelines, and investigative lanes. Agents walked jurors through financial records, travel logs, victim accounts, electronic communications, and corroborating witness statements, showing how Maxwell functioned not as a peripheral figure, but as a central facilitator in Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking operation. The cumulative effect of this testimony was to establish pattern, intent, and continuity—demonstrating that Maxwell’s actions were not isolated or accidental, but deliberate, repeated, and essential to the enterprise prosecutors were preparing to charge.In this episode, we take a close, methodical look at that grand jury testimony and what it reveals about how the case against Maxwell was constructed. By examining how different agencies’ witnesses reinforced one another’s findings, the episode highlights how prosecutors built a layered narrative designed to withstand both legal scrutiny and defense attacks. The testimony shows how long-standing investigative threads were finally pulled together after Epstein’s death, transforming years of fragmented information into a cohesive criminal case. Rather than focusing on speculation or hindsight, this episode zeroes in on the mechanics of the prosecution itself—how law enforcement presented the evidence, why the grand jury ultimately moved forward, and how that testimony paved the way for Maxwell’s arrest and indictment.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:EFTA00008744.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

7 Jan 12min

In the lead-up to Ghislaine Maxwell’s indictment and eventual arrest, a wide range of law enforcement agents representing multiple agencies were brought before the grand jury to lay out the evidentiary foundation of the case. Their testimony reflected a coordinated federal effort that had been building quietly for years, drawing on investigative work from different jurisdictions, timelines, and investigative lanes. Agents walked jurors through financial records, travel logs, victim accounts, electronic communications, and corroborating witness statements, showing how Maxwell functioned not as a peripheral figure, but as a central facilitator in Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking operation. The cumulative effect of this testimony was to establish pattern, intent, and continuity—demonstrating that Maxwell’s actions were not isolated or accidental, but deliberate, repeated, and essential to the enterprise prosecutors were preparing to charge.In this episode, we take a close, methodical look at that grand jury testimony and what it reveals about how the case against Maxwell was constructed. By examining how different agencies’ witnesses reinforced one another’s findings, the episode highlights how prosecutors built a layered narrative designed to withstand both legal scrutiny and defense attacks. The testimony shows how long-standing investigative threads were finally pulled together after Epstein’s death, transforming years of fragmented information into a cohesive criminal case. Rather than focusing on speculation or hindsight, this episode zeroes in on the mechanics of the prosecution itself—how law enforcement presented the evidence, why the grand jury ultimately moved forward, and how that testimony paved the way for Maxwell’s arrest and indictment.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:EFTA00008744.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

7 Jan 13min

By the DOJ’s own actions, what was promised as a meaningful step toward transparency has instead turned into a masterclass in bad faith. Despite a clear legal mandate requiring the release of Epstein-related records by December 19th, the Department of Justice has released roughly 1% of what it was obligated to disclose. Not 1% of what was convenient. Not 1% of what they felt like parting with. One percent of the total universe of documents they have publicly acknowledged possessing. This is not a paperwork hiccup or a minor delay—it is an institutional refusal to comply with the spirit or the letter of the law. For decades, the DOJ has insisted that Epstein was thoroughly investigated, that the evidence was reviewed, that the case was handled—yet when transparency is finally required, the files suddenly become too numerous, too complex, and too sensitive to release on time. The contradiction is glaring: either these materials were already organized and understood, or the DOJ has been misleading the public for years about the depth and seriousness of its investigation.For survivors, this isn’t just bureaucratic nonsense—it’s a direct insult. Many of them waited decades to be believed, to see the system acknowledge what was done to them and who enabled it. Releasing a token sliver of records while slow-walking the rest sends a clear message: institutional self-protection still outweighs accountability. To the American public, it’s an unmistakable middle finger—proof that even when Congress acts, even when the law is explicit, the DOJ believes it can stall, obfuscate, and wear people down through attrition. Transparency delayed is transparency denied, and in this case, the delay isn’t accidental. It reinforces the same power imbalance that allowed Epstein to operate in plain sight for so long, signaling that when powerful interests are implicated, justice remains optional and accountability remains negotiable.to  contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Justice Department has released only 1% of Epstein files, new filing saysBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

7 Jan 15min