The Octopus Grows Tentacles: PROMIS, Maxwell, Mossad, and Epstein’s Network (Part 2) (10/3/25)

Vicky Ward has also spoken about how her reporting on Jeffrey Epstein was later pitched to The New Yorker, but the magazine ultimately declined to pursue the story in depth. Ward has suggested that despite the seriousness of the allegations she uncovered, the piece never gained traction within that outlet, reflecting the same pattern she faced at Vanity Fair—powerful figures like Epstein being shielded by editorial caution and institutional hesitance. For Ward, it was another instance where the truth about Epstein was sidelined, leaving his predatory behavior hidden behind layers of influence and reputation management.The failure of The New Yorker to move forward with her material has since drawn scrutiny, especially as Epstein’s crimes became undeniable years later. Critics argue that such editorial decisions allowed Epstein to continue exploiting victims while the media, knowingly or not, became complicit in protecting his image. Ward herself has characterized these experiences as emblematic of the broader problem: wealthy, well-connected men could lean on their power to keep journalists and publications from exposing them. In hindsight, the missed opportunity by The New Yorker is seen as part of a troubling media pattern that delayed accountability and enabled Epstein’s longevity.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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In his four-page letter to Judge Arun Subramanian, Sean “Diddy” Combs expressed deep remorse and accepted full responsibility for the pain he caused others, especially his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura and another former partner. He admitted that his past behavior was rooted in selfishness, drugs, and excess, and directly confronted the violence caught on video, saying the images “play over and over in my head.” He acknowledged being “dead wrong” for putting his hands on someone he claimed to love, framing the letter as both a confession and an appeal for forgiveness.Combs also portrayed his time in jail as a turning point — physically, mentally, and spiritually. He wrote that he had become sober for the first time in decades, entered therapy, and acted as a mentor to fellow inmates. In asking the judge for mercy and leniency, he pledged that he would not reoffend and would commit himself to living as a peaceful, nonviolent, drug-free man, as well as a better father and son. His request was positioned as a plea for a “second chance” to demonstrate that he could change his life moving forward.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.628425.527.0.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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October 3, 2025, turned into another reminder that Jeffrey Epstein’s ghost still looms large over politics, culture, and public life. On the National Mall, a guerrilla statue of Donald Trump and Epstein holding hands was reinstalled, sparking outrage, laughter, and confusion from passersby while reigniting conversations about Epstein’s ties to the powerful. Across the Atlantic, Hartlepool Council voted unanimously to strip Lord Peter Mandelson of his “Freedom of the Borough” honor, citing his associations with Epstein as incompatible with the town’s values—a stinging rebuke for the former Labour heavyweight in his old political stronghold. Both stories underscored the theme that proximity to Epstein remains a toxic liability, even years after his death.Meanwhile, in Washington, Rep. Jimmy Gomez added a dose of satirical flair with a parody movie poster titled “Forgetting Jeffrey Epstein,” a direct jab at Trump that spread rapidly across social media. Critics dismissed it as childish, while supporters praised it as a cultural weapon that keeps the scandal in circulation. Taken together, the statue, the borough vote, and the meme illustrate how Epstein’s legacy refuses to fade, resurfacing in art, politics, and public ridicule. The powerful may beg for the world to “move on,” but cultural memory—and a heavy dose of sarcasm—keeps dragging Epstein’s shadow back into the spotlight.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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At today’s sentencing hearing, prosecutors will be pushing for a much longer prison term, pointing to the seriousness of the charges, the harm done, and the wider pattern of behavior they say was laid out at trial. The defense, meanwhile, will argue for a shorter sentence, framing Diddy’s time already served, his public fall from grace, and efforts to show remorse as reasons the judge should go lighter.The hearing itself is expected to feature impact statements from victims, a personal address from Diddy, and possibly materials meant to highlight his family and philanthropic work. The judge will have to balance those competing pictures—on one side, a powerful entertainer accused of using that power to exploit others, and on the other, someone seeking leniency at the end of a career now in ruins. The final decision could fall anywhere between near-time served and a lengthy stretch in federal prison.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces sentencing after conviction on prostitution-related charges  - ABC NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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The PROMIS software scandal and the Jeffrey Epstein case, while separated by decades and context, share strikingly similar hallmarks. PROMIS began as a prosecutorial tool but was allegedly modified by intelligence services like Mossad to include backdoors, enabling covert surveillance when installed in foreign governments and financial institutions. Robert Maxwell, the British media tycoon and suspected Mossad operative, was said to have played a major role in distributing this compromised software worldwide. His involvement linked media, finance, and espionage, and his mysterious death only deepened suspicions. PROMIS thus became emblematic of how intelligence agencies use front men, plausible enterprises, and legal suppression to conceal operations while extracting information and leverage from their targets.Epstein’s operation followed a parallel structure. Through Ghislaine Maxwell — Robert Maxwell’s daughter — the same networks of access and intelligence may have carried forward into a different form of compromise: sexual blackmail rather than software surveillance. Epstein’s properties were wired for monitoring, his connections spanned politics and finance, and his prosecution was undermined by plea deals and sealed files, much like PROMIS inquiries were stifled by classified reports and redactions. In both scandals, powerful people were protected, evidence was obscured, and key figures died under suspicious circumstances. The echoes between PROMIS and Epstein suggest not isolated scandals but a recurring playbook of intelligence tradecraft: fronts, leverage, secrecy, and coverups designed to protect those at the very top.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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The release of the 2006 Florida grand jury records tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s first arrest had a very specific date: July 1, 2024. That date was not chosen at random — it was the exact day that Florida’s new law, HB 117, went into effect. This law created the first-ever pathway to unseal grand jury materials in cases involving sexual offenses with minors if the subject of the investigation was deceased. Palm Beach Circuit Judge Luis Delgado signed the release order the same morning the law became active, marking a coordinated legal and legislative milestone after years of stonewalling. By that afternoon, Palm Beach County Clerk Joe Abruzzo confirmed that the documents were officially public.The release of the 2006 Florida grand jury records tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s first arrest had a very specific date: July 1, 2024. That date was not chosen at random — it was the exact day that Florida’s new law, HB 117, went into effect. This law created the first-ever pathway to unseal grand jury materials in cases involving sexual offenses with minors if the subject of the investigation was deceased. Palm Beach Circuit Judge Luis Delgado signed the release order the same morning the law became active, marking a coordinated legal and legislative milestone after years of stonewalling. By that afternoon, Palm Beach County Clerk Joe Abruzzo confirmed that the documents were officially public.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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The effort to unseal the 2006 Florida state grand jury records tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s first arrest moved slowly but eventually inched closer to the finish line after years of stalled petitions. A turning point came in 2023 when an appellate court in CA Florida Holdings LLC v. Aronberg ruled that lower courts did have discretion to release grand jury materials under certain conditions — a break from earlier rulings that had kept the records fully sealed. This legal shift paved the way for renewed pressure to disclose the documents, particularly as public outrage over Epstein’s past leniency grew.Momentum accelerated in early 2024 when Florida lawmakers passed HB 117, a bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, that explicitly allowed disclosure of grand jury records in cases involving sexual activity with minors if the subject was deceased. With this statute in place, Palm Beach Circuit Judge Luis Delgado ordered the release of roughly 150 pages of transcripts in July 2024. The disclosure — while still redacted in places — marked the closest the process had come to full transparency, reflecting a slow but steady march toward exposing how the 2006 case against Epstein was handled.to contat me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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