Mega Edition: Jeffrey Epstein, Leon Black, Larry Summers And The IPI (1/24/26)

Jean-Luc Brunel filed a civil lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein in 2015, presenting himself not as a co-conspirator but as a victim of Epstein’s alleged manipulation and betrayal. Brunel claimed that Epstein deliberately destroyed his modeling business and personal reputation by steering law enforcement scrutiny, civil accusations, and public suspicion in his direction in order to shield himself. The suit argued that Epstein used Brunel as a convenient fall guy once his own criminal exposure became unavoidable, allowing Epstein to quietly sacrifice a longtime associate to preserve his own freedom and elite connections. Brunel alleged that Epstein had exercised financial leverage, control over introductions, and influence within the modeling world, and that once Brunel was no longer useful—or became a liability—Epstein allowed or encouraged allegations to stick to him while insulating himself.The lawsuit was notable not because it cleared Brunel, but because it exposed how Epstein’s inner circle functioned: relationships were transactional, disposable, and ruthlessly hierarchical. Brunel did not deny knowing Epstein or working with him; instead, he argued that Epstein weaponized proximity, leaving associates exposed while he remained protected by wealth, lawyers, and political insulation. Epstein responded aggressively, moving to dismiss the case and countering with his own claims, turning the litigation into a preview of how he handled all legal threats—delay, overwhelm, and procedural warfare. The case ultimately went nowhere in practical terms, bogged down in motions and later overtaken by Epstein’s 2019 arrest and death, but it remains a key document showing how those closest to Epstein understood the system: Epstein survived by letting others burn first.to contact  me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

24 Jan 44min

In the 2017 video deposition of Courtney E. Wild, taken as part of the civil case Epstein v. Rothstein in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Wild testified under oath about her personal background, criminal history, and relevant circumstances before the court began substantive questions. The early portion of the deposition focuses on Wild’s identity and personal history, including her marriage, family situation, and her own past convictions, including a drug trafficking conviction for which she was serving a sentence at the Gadsden Correctional Facility in Florida at the time of the deposition. Wild was sworn in and answered basic biographical questions about her life prior to moving into the heart of the civil litigation against Epstein’s representatives and others, establishing her presence and credibility as a witness in the case’s factual recordto contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:1027.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

24 Jan 13min

In the 2017 video deposition of Courtney E. Wild, taken as part of the civil case Epstein v. Rothstein in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Wild testified under oath about her personal background, criminal history, and relevant circumstances before the court began substantive questions. The early portion of the deposition focuses on Wild’s identity and personal history, including her marriage, family situation, and her own past convictions, including a drug trafficking conviction for which she was serving a sentence at the Gadsden Correctional Facility in Florida at the time of the deposition. Wild was sworn in and answered basic biographical questions about her life prior to moving into the heart of the civil litigation against Epstein’s representatives and others, establishing her presence and credibility as a witness in the case’s factual recordto contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:1027.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

24 Jan 12min

In the 2017 video deposition of Courtney E. Wild, taken as part of the civil case Epstein v. Rothstein in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Wild testified under oath about her personal background, criminal history, and relevant circumstances before the court began substantive questions. The early portion of the deposition focuses on Wild’s identity and personal history, including her marriage, family situation, and her own past convictions, including a drug trafficking conviction for which she was serving a sentence at the Gadsden Correctional Facility in Florida at the time of the deposition. Wild was sworn in and answered basic biographical questions about her life prior to moving into the heart of the civil litigation against Epstein’s representatives and others, establishing her presence and credibility as a witness in the case’s factual recordto contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:1027.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

24 Jan 12min

Netflix’s Scoop, a high-profile dramatic film about Prince Andrew’s disastrous BBC Newsnight interview — the 2019 broadcast in which he attempted to explain his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — was announced and released to significant attention as it revisits a moment that helped derail his public life. The film, based on Sam McAlister’s memoir Scoops and starring roles by Gillian Anderson, Billie Piper, and Rufus Sewell, retells how BBC producers secured the interview and how that event unfolded on camera, showing the palace negotiations and Andrew’s statements that were widely panned and mocked. Scoop dropped on Netflix on April 5, 2024 and has since generated discussion not just as entertainment but as a cultural recounting of one of the most consequential media moments involving the British royal family in recent memory.While this film drew interest from audiences and critics intrigued by the behind-the-scenes story of a globally infamous interview, Buckingham Palace did not publicly endorse or celebrate the movie — and its official reactions have been minimal to non-committal. When asked if the palace had reached out to producers or commented on the dramatization, Sam McAlister jokingly noted she hadn’t heard from the institution, implying there was no formal engagement from royal spokespeople about the project. The lack of an official positive palace response — combined with the enduring sensitivity around Andrew’s role in the Epstein scandal — suggests the establishment prefers to distance itself from dramatizations that revisit and potentially amplify a deeply embarrassing episode for the monarchy.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

24 Jan 32min

Judge Jed Rakoff approved a $290 million settlement between JPMorgan Chase and Jeffrey Epstein's victims, emphasizing that the case sent a strong message to the financial industry about the responsibilities of banking institutions. The settlement, which did not require JPMorgan to admit liability, resolved claims that the bank ignored red flags to maintain Epstein as a client, benefiting from his illegal activities from 1998 to 2013.The approval came after a last-minute challenge from 16 state attorneys general who objected to a clause in the settlement that prevented future claims by any "sovereign or government" on behalf of the victims. They argued that this could hinder future cases against sex trafficking perpetrators. However, Rakoff found the settlement terms clear and justified, dismissing the objections.The settlement also included a provision for the lawyers to receive 30% of the settlement amount in fees, which the judge deemed fair given the significant recovery for the plaintiffs. This settlement follows a similar case where Deutsche Bank agreed to pay $75 million to settle claims related to Epstein without admitting wrongdoing.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.591653.130.0_1.pdf (courtlistener.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

24 Jan 32min

Judge Jed Rakoff approved a $290 million settlement between JPMorgan Chase and Jeffrey Epstein's victims, emphasizing that the case sent a strong message to the financial industry about the responsibilities of banking institutions. The settlement, which did not require JPMorgan to admit liability, resolved claims that the bank ignored red flags to maintain Epstein as a client, benefiting from his illegal activities from 1998 to 2013.The approval came after a last-minute challenge from 16 state attorneys general who objected to a clause in the settlement that prevented future claims by any "sovereign or government" on behalf of the victims. They argued that this could hinder future cases against sex trafficking perpetrators. However, Rakoff found the settlement terms clear and justified, dismissing the objections.The settlement also included a provision for the lawyers to receive 30% of the settlement amount in fees, which the judge deemed fair given the significant recovery for the plaintiffs. This settlement follows a similar case where Deutsche Bank agreed to pay $75 million to settle claims related to Epstein without admitting wrongdoing.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.591653.130.0_1.pdf (courtlistener.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

24 Jan 24min