Racing the Clock: Inside DOJ’s Scramble to Release the Epstein Files (12/19/25)

Jeffrey Epstein’s role as a benefactor to Stacey Plaskett has become a focal point as records show that he provided financial support to her political campaigns while she was serving as the congressional delegate for the U.S. Virgin Islands. Multiple donations were made by Epstein and individuals connected to him over several election cycles, reportedly totaling tens of thousands of dollars. These contributions have fueled criticism that Plaskett benefited directly from Epstein’s wealth and influence at a time when many institutions and public figures were distancing themselves from him following his 2008 conviction.Beyond the money, Epstein’s relationship with Plaskett raised questions of personal access and influence. Communications released in recent months show that Epstein texted Plaskett during the high-profile 2019 congressional hearing featuring Trump’s former attorney Michael Cohen, suggesting talking points and strategy in real time as she questioned witnesses. That exchange has been widely interpreted as evidence that Epstein saw Plaskett not merely as a politician he supported, but as someone he could advise, confide in, and potentially influence on matters of national visibility. Plaskett has denied any improper relationship, characterizing Epstein as nothing more than a constituent, but the revelations have sparked intense scrutiny over how close the two actually were and why Epstein felt comfortable inserting himself into her congressional work.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

21 Nov 202537min

From the moment Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested in 2020, there was widespread speculation that she would eventually cut a deal with federal prosecutors. Many observers believed she held explosive information about Epstein’s most powerful associates—names that could devastate careers, shake institutions, and expose a sprawling web of enablers. The logic was simple: Maxwell was facing decades in prison, and prosecutors often rely on cooperation agreements to dismantle complex trafficking networks. The headlines, courtroom chatter, and legal commentators all echoed the same expectation—Maxwell would flip to save herself, and the public would finally learn the truth about who else participated, enabled, or benefited from Epstein’s criminal operation.But that deal never materialized, leaving many to question why. Throughout her trial and sentencing, Maxwell never publicly cooperated, never named names, and never provided the kind of testimonial firepower that so many assumed she possessed. Whether this silence was self-preservation, pressure from powerful figures, fear for her personal safety, or belief she could survive her sentence without betraying anyone remains a point of fierce debate. Ultimately, instead of becoming the prosecution’s star witness, Maxwell absorbed the full weight of her conviction and remains imprisoned without having triggered the broader reckoning many survivors, journalists, and the public expected. The absence of a cooperation deal has only intensified suspicion that the system was never truly willing to open that door.to contactme:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

21 Nov 202531min

Stacey Plaskett, the U.S. Virgin Islands delegate to the U.S. House, has called the civil lawsuit filed against her by six survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking scheme “frivolous.” In her motion seeking sanctions against the plaintiffs’ attorney, she described the accusations as “outright untruth, fiction and misrepresentation,” stating the attorney persisted with what she characterized as unfounded claims even after her legal team warned that continuing would trigger a Rule 11 motion.The lawsuit, originally filed in November 2023 and amended twice, alleged that Plaskett and other U.S. Virgin Islands officials helped facilitate Epstein’s trafficking operations, including through tax-break programs, fundraising, and other support.   Plaskett denied all the allegations, and by August 2025 the case against her alone was voluntarily dismissed with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

21 Nov 202537min

Two investigative journalists in Norway reported that they were threatened after publishing stories that examined connections between powerful figures in their country and Jeffrey Epstein. Their reporting focused on financial ties and personal dealings involving well-known public officials, and after their findings were released, the threats escalated through emails, phone calls, and other forms of intimidation. The situation created serious internal concern within their newsroom, leading editors to publicly acknowledge the dangers faced by reporters who challenge influential networks with global reach.The incident became a striking example of the risks that accompany accountability journalism, particularly when investigations touch individuals with resources, status, or connections capable of exerting pressure. Norway, typically regarded as one of the safest places in the world for press freedom, suddenly found itself confronted with the reality that reporters can be targeted simply for exposing uncomfortable truths. While the fallout from the reporting led to resignations and public scrutiny for those involved, the journalists themselves were left to navigate personal safety concerns — a reminder that uncovering the truth often comes with a price.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

21 Nov 202516min

The Jeffrey Epstein non-prosecution agreement (NPA) of 2007-08, reviewed by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), detailed how federal prosecutors in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida negotiated a deal that effectively ended an active federal investigation into Epstein’s alleged trafficking and abuse of underage girls. The agreement granted broad immunity to Epstein and unnamed “potential co-conspirators,” allowed him to plead guilty to state charges instead of facing major federal sex-trafficking counts, and did so without informing or consulting the victims before the deal was executed. The OPR found that while no evidence of corruption or impermissible influence was uncovered, the decision represented “poor judgment” by the prosecutors.Further, the report underscored significant procedural deficiencies: victims were not made aware of the NPA, the USAO did not meaningfully engage with them in accordance with the Crime Victims’ Rights Act’s principles, and the immunity granted in the NPA curtailed future federal prosecution of Epstein’s associates—even as investigation into other victims and broader criminal conduct may have persisted. In short, the OPR concluded that the case resolution was legally within the prosecutors’ discretion, but deeply flawed in its execution and fairness to those harmed.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

21 Nov 20251h 5min

Jeffrey Epstein and his crimes transcended politics because the network he built operated far above the petty divides of left versus right. His circle of power drew from every corner of American and international influence — Democrats, Republicans, royalty, intelligence figures, billionaires, bankers, academics, scientists, and media executives. The ties to his operation spanned presidential administrations, global finance, elite philanthropy, celebrity culture, and the modeling world. Epstein wasn’t loyal to any ideology; he was loyal to leverage. His world functioned on access, compromise, and mutual protection, using connections and shared secrets as currency. That’s why so many powerful people were comfortable around him even after his 2008 conviction — because they believed they were insulated by the same system that protected him.The aftermath of Epstein’s downfall proved even more clearly that his crimes superseded partisan identity. Every institution that should have enforced accountability — prosecutors, the intelligence community, federal agencies, the press, and political leadership — failed in ways that appeared coordinated rather than accidental. His death in federal custody united the country in one rare moment of agreement: nobody believed the official story. The rage and distrust cut across traditional political lines because Epstein exposed a truth Americans already sensed — the powerful protect their own, and when the stakes are high enough, the system will bend reality to shield them. His case wasn’t a left or right scandal; it was a ruling-class scandal, a blueprint for how the elite operate above consequences and expect the public to swallow the lie.to contact me:  bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

21 Nov 202515min

In earlier reporting, much of the media framed the Jeffrey Epstein case largely as fuel for conspiracy theorists. The narrative around his death, the secretive networks, and the alleged “client list” often got labeled as fringe speculation, with the focus on odd memes and internet chatter rather than systemic investigation. The lack of transparency — the sealed records, the unanswered questions about his connections and how he died — created an environment where speculation thrived, and the mainstream coverage treated it as detached from serious journalism.More recently though, the tone has shifted. The piece acknowledges that what was once mostly dismissed as conspiracy talk is now being seen by some outlets as, at minimum, a reflection of genuine institutional failures — gaps in oversight, accountability and transparency that allowed the story to be mishandled or ignored. The reinterpretation means the media is slowly moving from “crazy fringe theory” toward “legitimate unanswered questions,” recognizing that the earlier dismissal may have been premature and that the conditions that spawned those theories often stemmed from real structural problems.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

20 Nov 202520min

A persistent misconception continues to circulate around the Epstein case: the belief that survivors have never identified individuals involved. In reality, numerous names have already been publicly stated in sworn testimony, court filings, and interviews. Among those named are former New Mexico governor Bill Richardson, former Senate majority leader George Mitchell, financier Glenn Dubin, scientist Marvin Minsky, billionaire retail magnate Les Wexner, investor Leon Black, Hyatt executive Thomas Pritzker, and Prince Andrew. These are not obscure figures; they are individuals of immense political and financial influence. Yet the public response has largely been silence, shaped by partisan distractions and misinformation that shifted attention away from real testimony in favor of viral conspiracy narratives. The issue is not that names have not been provided — it is that society has not acted on them.Survivors face intense pressure and legal intimidation when they come forward, including the threat of financially ruinous lawsuits from powerful defendants with vast legal resources, which has historically deterred additional testimony. This environment of fear has shielded the accused for decades, enabling them to operate without accountability. Many advocates and journalists have become increasingly vocal in rejecting that silence and calling for immediate action — demanding investigations, subpoenas, and legal consequences for the names already publicly identified. The question should no longer be, “Why aren’t survivors naming names?” but rather, “Why are the named individuals not being investigated?” Until there is movement on the existing record, continued calls for additional names serve only as a distraction from the urgent need for accountability.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

20 Nov 202512min