The Prestige Laundromat: How Academia Basked in Jeffrey Epstein’s Filth (8/4/25)

Jean-Luc Brunel, the French modeling agent long accused of procuring girls for Jeffrey Epstein, filed a lawsuit against Epstein in Florida before Epstein’s death. In his complaint, Brunel alleged that Epstein had misappropriated large sums of money that were intended for business ventures, particularly investments related to Brunel’s modeling agency. He claimed that Epstein had promised financial backing but failed to honor those commitments, leaving Brunel financially exposed and damaging his professional reputation.The suit was seen as part of a broader unraveling of Epstein’s network, highlighting internal fractures among his former associates. While Brunel presented himself as a wronged business partner, critics noted that the lawsuit appeared calculated to distance him from Epstein’s abuse scandal and reframe his relationship as primarily financial. Ultimately, the filing underscored both the complexity of Epstein’s financial dealings and the desperation of those in his orbit to protect themselves legally and reputationally as Epstein’s crimes came under renewed scrutiny.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:To contact me:Bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.thedailybeast.com/model-king-sues-billionaire-perv-jeffrey-epsteinBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

17 Aug 44min

The Government of the United States Virgin Islands, through its Attorney General, filed a civil complaint against the Estate of Jeffrey Epstein, his 1953 Trust, and several affiliated companies including Plan D, LLC, Great St. Jim, LLC, Nautilus, Inc., Hyperion Air, LLC, and Poplar, Inc., along with unnamed John and Jane Doe defendants. The lawsuit was brought in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands, Division of St. Thomas and St. John, seeking damages and demanding a jury trial. The filing emphasizes the Attorney General’s authority to protect the public interest, safety, and well-being of residents under Virgin Islands law.The action highlights the government’s effort to hold Epstein’s estate and business entities accountable for alleged violations of Virgin Islands statutes tied to his criminal enterprise. By targeting the estate and related shell companies, the complaint seeks to recover damages and address the systemic abuse and misconduct that Epstein was able to perpetuate within the territory.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:GVI v Estate of Jeffrey E Epstein Et Al - DocumentCloudBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

17 Aug 39min

The Government of the United States Virgin Islands, through its Attorney General, filed a civil complaint against the Estate of Jeffrey Epstein, his 1953 Trust, and several affiliated companies including Plan D, LLC, Great St. Jim, LLC, Nautilus, Inc., Hyperion Air, LLC, and Poplar, Inc., along with unnamed John and Jane Doe defendants. The lawsuit was brought in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands, Division of St. Thomas and St. John, seeking damages and demanding a jury trial. The filing emphasizes the Attorney General’s authority to protect the public interest, safety, and well-being of residents under Virgin Islands law.The action highlights the government’s effort to hold Epstein’s estate and business entities accountable for alleged violations of Virgin Islands statutes tied to his criminal enterprise. By targeting the estate and related shell companies, the complaint seeks to recover damages and address the systemic abuse and misconduct that Epstein was able to perpetuate within the territory.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:GVI v Estate of Jeffrey E Epstein Et Al - DocumentCloudBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

17 Aug 23min

The Government of the United States Virgin Islands, through its Attorney General, filed a civil complaint against the Estate of Jeffrey Epstein, his 1953 Trust, and several affiliated companies including Plan D, LLC, Great St. Jim, LLC, Nautilus, Inc., Hyperion Air, LLC, and Poplar, Inc., along with unnamed John and Jane Doe defendants. The lawsuit was brought in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands, Division of St. Thomas and St. John, seeking damages and demanding a jury trial. The filing emphasizes the Attorney General’s authority to protect the public interest, safety, and well-being of residents under Virgin Islands law.The action highlights the government’s effort to hold Epstein’s estate and business entities accountable for alleged violations of Virgin Islands statutes tied to his criminal enterprise. By targeting the estate and related shell companies, the complaint seeks to recover damages and address the systemic abuse and misconduct that Epstein was able to perpetuate within the territory.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:GVI v Estate of Jeffrey E Epstein Et Al - DocumentCloudBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

17 Aug 22min

In sworn deposition testimony in May 2023, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon claimed he had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein or his activities until Epstein’s 2019 arrest. He denied ever meeting or speaking with Epstein and said any suggestions otherwise were based on misunderstandings. Dimon characterized Epstein as a “disaster” and said he was horrified by the revelations of trafficking and abuse, emphasizing that decisions regarding Epstein’s client relationship were handled by other executives at the bank. He maintained that he played no role in approving or maintaining Epstein as a client during or after his criminal conviction.While continuing to deny legal liability for JPMorgan, Dimon acknowledged the bank’s association with Epstein was a mistake, admitting “we unfortunately continued to bank him” even after his 2008 guilty plea. He expressed regret for not acting sooner to sever ties and involve law enforcement more decisively. Dimon offered a personal apology to Epstein’s victims—not for wrongdoing on his own part, but for the bank’s failure to act more quickly—saying he would apologize directly to them for any harm that may have been compounded by JPMorgan’s continued dealings with Epstein.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon regrets Jeffrey Epstein relationship (cnbc.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

17 Aug 14min

In September 2020, The Daily Beast published a revealing piece detailing a discreet post‑gala dinner in Los Angeles in 2014, attended by Bill Clinton and Ghislaine Maxwell at Crossroads Kitchen, a trendy vegan hotspot. The gathering included a small circle of insiders—Clinton aides, Democratic donor Steve Bing, tech executive Scott Borgerson (linked romantically to Maxwell), among others—prompting scrutiny given Maxwell’s reputation and her closeness to Epstein’s inner circle.The invitation to Maxwell, given her long-standing ties to Jeffrey Epstein and the sexual abuse network he orchestrated, underscored Clinton’s willingness to keep dangerous company even after Epstein’s 2008 conviction was public knowledge. The idea that out of all the influential figures in Los Angeles, Clinton’s post-gala table included a woman later convicted of sex trafficking minors speaks volumes about either his appalling judgment or his indifference to the optics—and possibly the substance—of such associations. That Maxwell still had access to Clinton’s social sphere years into the scandal wasn’t just “peculiar optics”; it was a calculated signal that, in elite circles, reputational damage from enabling predators could be conveniently ignored.To contact me:Bobbycapucci@protonmail.comSource:https://www.thedailybeast.com/revealed-bill-clintons-intimate-secret-dinner-with-ghislaine-maxwellBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

17 Aug 29min

In March 2023, JPMorgan Chase filed a lawsuit against Jes Staley—its former head of private banking—alleging that he concealed knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse and trafficking in order to maintain Epstein as a lucrative client. The bank sought to claw back eight years’ worth of compensation—potentially over $80 million—and held Staley financially accountable for any penalties stemming from lawsuits brought against JPMorgan by the U.S. Virgin Islands and an Epstein survivor known as Jane Doe 1. JPMorgan accused Staley of prioritizing his own and Epstein’s interests over those of the firm, seeking punitive damages for his alleged failure to disclose key information.    A federal judge allowed the case to proceed, declining to dismiss it, which enabled JPMorgan to continue its legal push.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:JP Morgan sues former executive over claims he hid Jeffrey Epstein's sex abuse | Daily Mail OnlineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

16 Aug 12min

Jeffrey Epstein’s work release arrangement in 2008 was nothing short of a grotesque parody of justice. Framed as a “punishment,” it allowed a convicted sex offender—who had pleaded guilty to procuring a minor for prostitution—to spend most of his sentence in a cushy office, meeting associates and visitors with minimal supervision. He wasn’t rotting in a cell; he was running his business empire from a desk while taxpayers funded the illusion of incarceration. The so-called restrictions were a joke, tailor-made to preserve his lifestyle while giving law enforcement and prosecutors political cover.This wasn’t a lapse in judgment—it was a deliberate collaboration between Epstein’s legal team, pliable officials, and a justice system that treats the wealthy as untouchable. The arrangement effectively told survivors their pain was worth nothing and told predators with enough money that the law could be bent into a concierge service. Every minute Epstein spent outside that cell was proof that accountability in America is conditional, negotiated, and available for purchase if your Rolodex is deep enough. Calling it “work release” was an insult to language—it was privilege disguised as punishment.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/former-epstein-work-release-guard-destroyed-pbso-records-are-the-smoking-gun/source:https://cbs12.com/news/local/pbso-disputes-claim-that-jeffrey-epstein-had-sex-on-work-releaseBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

16 Aug 21min