The Devil Is Always In The Details:  The 'Poison Pill' Inserted Into The Epstein Bill (11/20/25)

The Devil Is Always In The Details: The 'Poison Pill' Inserted Into The Epstein Bill (11/20/25)

In the Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R. 4405), the small-print language in Section 2(c)(1)(C) allows the Department of Justice (DOJ) to withhold or redact “segregable portions of records … that would jeopardize an active federal investigation or ongoing prosecution, provided that such withholding is narrowly tailored and temporary.” On its face this sounds reasonable, but in practice it gives the DOJ the ability to declare many documents “ongoing investigation” materials and thereby delay or avoid disclosure—even if the broader investigative posture is dormant, tangential or long past its active phase. Because the bill does not define strict deadlines or require the DOJ to demonstrate why the “ongoing investigation” exception remains valid in each case, the phrase becomes a flexible escape hatch for non-release.

Additionally, while the Act mandates public availability of all unclassified records within 30 days of enactment (Section 2(a)), the exception language appears to give the Attorney General the power to claim that large swaths of documents remain subject to an active or future proceeding, thereby deferring release indefinitely. Advocacy analyses note this creates a “loophole” enabling executive branch discretion to deny transparency despite the bill’s intent.


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Mega Edition:  The Indictment of Vicente "Mayito" Zambada-Niebla (Part 7-9) (9/6/25)

Mega Edition: The Indictment of Vicente "Mayito" Zambada-Niebla (Part 7-9) (9/6/25)

In 2009, Vicente "Mayito" Zambada Niebla, son of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, was indicted by the U.S. government on charges of trafficking vast quantities of cocaine and heroin into the United States. As a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel, he was accused of coordinating drug shipments from Central and South America to Mexico, and subsequently into the U.S., utilizing various methods such as private aircraft, submarines, and speedboats. Following his arrest in Mexico City in March 2009, Zambada was extradited to the U.S. in February 2010 to face these charges.In April 2013, Zambada pleaded guilty to the charges and agreed to cooperate with U.S. authorities. His cooperation included providing testimony against key cartel figures, notably Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. As part of his plea agreement, Zambada acknowledged his role in coordinating the smuggling of multi-ton quantities of narcotics and agreed to forfeit assets totaling $1.37 billion. In May 2019, he was sentenced to 15 years in prison, with the court considering his substantial assistance to prosecutors. Due to his cooperation, Zambada was released in 2021 after serving part of his sentence.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

6 Sep 41min

Mega Edition:  The Indictment of Vicente "Mayito" Zambada-Niebla (Part 5-6) (9/6/25)

Mega Edition: The Indictment of Vicente "Mayito" Zambada-Niebla (Part 5-6) (9/6/25)

In 2009, Vicente "Mayito" Zambada Niebla, son of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, was indicted by the U.S. government on charges of trafficking vast quantities of cocaine and heroin into the United States. As a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel, he was accused of coordinating drug shipments from Central and South America to Mexico, and subsequently into the U.S., utilizing various methods such as private aircraft, submarines, and speedboats. Following his arrest in Mexico City in March 2009, Zambada was extradited to the U.S. in February 2010 to face these charges.In April 2013, Zambada pleaded guilty to the charges and agreed to cooperate with U.S. authorities. His cooperation included providing testimony against key cartel figures, notably Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. As part of his plea agreement, Zambada acknowledged his role in coordinating the smuggling of multi-ton quantities of narcotics and agreed to forfeit assets totaling $1.37 billion. In May 2019, he was sentenced to 15 years in prison, with the court considering his substantial assistance to prosecutors. Due to his cooperation, Zambada was released in 2021 after serving part of his sentence.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

6 Sep 32min

Mega Edition:  The Indictment of Vicente "Mayito" Zambada-Niebla (Part 3-4) (9/5/25)

Mega Edition: The Indictment of Vicente "Mayito" Zambada-Niebla (Part 3-4) (9/5/25)

In 2009, Vicente "Mayito" Zambada Niebla, son of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, was indicted by the U.S. government on charges of trafficking vast quantities of cocaine and heroin into the United States. As a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel, he was accused of coordinating drug shipments from Central and South America to Mexico, and subsequently into the U.S., utilizing various methods such as private aircraft, submarines, and speedboats. Following his arrest in Mexico City in March 2009, Zambada was extradited to the U.S. in February 2010 to face these charges.In April 2013, Zambada pleaded guilty to the charges and agreed to cooperate with U.S. authorities. His cooperation included providing testimony against key cartel figures, notably Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. As part of his plea agreement, Zambada acknowledged his role in coordinating the smuggling of multi-ton quantities of narcotics and agreed to forfeit assets totaling $1.37 billion. In May 2019, he was sentenced to 15 years in prison, with the court considering his substantial assistance to prosecutors. Due to his cooperation, Zambada was released in 2021 after serving part of his sentence.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

6 Sep 23min

Mega Edition:  The Indictment of Vicente "Mayito" Zambada-Niebla (Part 1-2) (9/5/25)

Mega Edition: The Indictment of Vicente "Mayito" Zambada-Niebla (Part 1-2) (9/5/25)

In 2009, Vicente "Mayito" Zambada Niebla, son of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, was indicted by the U.S. government on charges of trafficking vast quantities of cocaine and heroin into the United States. As a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel, he was accused of coordinating drug shipments from Central and South America to Mexico, and subsequently into the U.S., utilizing various methods such as private aircraft, submarines, and speedboats. Following his arrest in Mexico City in March 2009, Zambada was extradited to the U.S. in February 2010 to face these charges.In April 2013, Zambada pleaded guilty to the charges and agreed to cooperate with U.S. authorities. His cooperation included providing testimony against key cartel figures, notably Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. As part of his plea agreement, Zambada acknowledged his role in coordinating the smuggling of multi-ton quantities of narcotics and agreed to forfeit assets totaling $1.37 billion. In May 2019, he was sentenced to 15 years in prison, with the court considering his substantial assistance to prosecutors. Due to his cooperation, Zambada was released in 2021 after serving part of his sentence.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

6 Sep 29min

The Motion To Remove The Gag Order In Moscow Is Denied

The Motion To Remove The Gag Order In Moscow Is Denied

In this episode, the dive into the court documents continues and this time we're taking a look at Judge Marshall's ordering denying the motion to reconsider the gag order that she dropped over the case.(commercial at 7:42)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Idaho Judicial Cases of InterestBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

6 Sep 12min

Bryan Kohberger And The Knife He Allegedly Used In The Murders

Bryan Kohberger And The Knife He Allegedly Used In The Murders

As investigators continue to search for evidence and clues that they can use against Bryan Kohberger in trying to secure a conviction, one of the most sought after pieces of evidence has been the weapon that the police say was used in the murders. According to the affidavit the authorities are searching for a KA-Bar style knife and during that search they have filed multiple search warrants but have been unable to locate the alleged murder weapon. So, can the proseuction secure a conviction without the knife? Let's dive in!to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:The Missing Bryan Kohberger Evidence That Could Make or Break The Trial (newsweek.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

6 Sep 14min

Did The FBI Lose Track of Kohberger During The Trip Across Country?

Did The FBI Lose Track of Kohberger During The Trip Across Country?

From the archives: 2-3-23On today's edition of the morning update, we get right back into the headlines that we might have missed from overnight and see where things currently stand as of this morning.(commercial at 7:03)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Idaho murders updates: FBI denies losing Bryan Kohberger as students recall him ‘staring’ on Moscow campus | The IndependentBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

5 Sep 10min

Bryan Kohberger And His Time At DeSales University

Bryan Kohberger And His Time At DeSales University

From the archives: 3-17-23Bryan Kohberger had access to state of the art facilities and the best schooling in the field of criminology while he was at DeSales University and that even included a mock murder house that students in the program had access to so that they could hone their skills in order to prepare for a career in forensics and law enforcement later on.In this episode, we learn more about that program and Bryan Kohberger's time there from one of his fellow students who knew Bryan during his time there.(commercial at 6:24)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Bryan Kohberger Studied Murderers in 'Psychological Sleuthing' Class (newsweek.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

5 Sep 10min

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