The Last Days Of Jeffrey Epstein

Jeffrey Epstein and the de Rothschild Bank’s $25 Million Payday (7/18/26)

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Jeffrey Epstein used his access to powerful people and institutions to secure a $25 million payment from Edmond de Rothschild’s Swiss private bank during a federal investigation into whether the bank helped wealthy Americans hide assets from the IRS. Epstein introduced the bank’s leader, Ariane de Rothschild, to former Obama White House counsel Kathy Ruemmler, who had recently returned to Latham & Watkins. Ruemmler and her legal team conducted the substantive work of reviewing bank records and negotiating with the Justice Department, while Epstein remained involved behind the scenes as a connector and adviser. Documents show Epstein arranged a compensation structure tied to the size of the bank’s eventual penalty, with his payment increasing to $25 million if the settlement came in below $100 million. The bank ultimately agreed to pay approximately $45.5 million, allowing Epstein to collect the maximum fee even though the law firms representing the bank reportedly received only about $10 million combined. The arrangement also provides new insight into Epstein’s close relationship with Ruemmler, who is scheduled to answer questions before the House Oversight Committee. Emails indicate Epstein introduced her to influential figures including Bill Gates, Peter Thiel and Ehud Barak, while Ruemmler sometimes referred to him as “Uncle Jeffrey” and accepted expensive gifts from him. Although one source said Epstein had no direct role in the detailed legal work, Ruemmler discussed hiring him as a consultant through her firm, partly to protect their communications through attorney-client privilege. Ruemmler has maintained that she knew Epstein only while working in private practice, saw no evidence that he was continuing to abuse women and had no knowledge of ongoing criminal activity. The documents nevertheless show how Epstein transformed introductions, perceived expertise and elite relationships into enormous profits while preserving his influence years after becoming a registered sex offender. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: How Jeffrey Epstein parlayed his elite network into a $25 million payday - CBS News [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jeffrey-epstein-kathy-ruemmler-swiss-bank-settlement/]

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episode One Year In, The Epstein Inquiry Still Has More Questions Than Answers (7/19/26) cover

One Year In, The Epstein Inquiry Still Has More Questions Than Answers (7/19/26)

Congress’s Epstein inquiry has now been running for nearly a year, but the investigation has produced far more frustration than accountability. Lawmakers have interviewed major figures, pushed for file releases, questioned former officials, and leaned on the Justice Department for answers, yet they still have little to show when it comes to criminal culpability beyond Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Survivors and members of Congress remain angry that the government has not clearly explained why more people in Epstein’s orbit have not faced investigation or prosecution, especially given the years of allegations, financial trails, and powerful associations surrounding him. The inquiry has also exposed continuing distrust of the DOJ, particularly over redactions, delayed releases, and the handling of sensitive records. The central problem is that the investigation has become a test of whether Congress can force real transparency from institutions that have spent years managing the Epstein fallout instead of fully resolving it. Survivors are still demanding recognition, accountability, and a clear accounting of how Epstein was allowed to operate for so long, while lawmakers are still chasing basic answers about government failures, possible financial crimes, and the people who enabled or benefited from his network. The inquiry has created headlines and political pressure, but not the kind of definitive reckoning many expected. One year in, the Epstein investigation remains stuck in the same familiar place: documents released in pieces, officials dodging hard questions, survivors left unsatisfied, and the public still wondering who was protected and why. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: One year in, Epstein inquiry has found few answers | National Post [https://nationalpost.com/news/world/one-year-in-epstein-inquiry-has-found-few-answers]

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Prince Andrew’s Alibi And The Establishment’s Missing Spine (7/19/26)

Prince Andrew’s infamous Pizza Express alibi is framed as more than just an absurd footnote in the Epstein scandal; it is presented as a symbol of institutional cowardice and elite protection. The core outrage is that a chain restaurant appeared more motivated to scrutinize the Woking claim than Scotland Yard or the broader British establishment seemed to be. Instead of treating Andrew’s statement as a serious, testable alibi that demanded receipts, staff interviews, timelines, records, and hard verification, the system let it become a joke, a meme, and a public spectacle. The monologue argues that if Andrew had been an ordinary man, investigators would have ripped the claim apart immediately, but because he was royal, the response became cautious, delicate, and deferential. The deeper point is that the Pizza Express story exposes the double standard at the heart of the Epstein fallout: survivors are relentlessly questioned, doubted, and dissected, while powerful men are granted space, patience, and institutional softness. Andrew’s alibi is portrayed as a ridiculous but revealing window into how the justice system behaves differently when titles, palaces, reputations, and establishment interests are involved. The outrage is not really about pizza or Woking, but about a system that seems aggressive when dealing with the powerless and suddenly timid when confronting the powerful. In that sense, the monologue presents the Pizza Express episode as a humiliating emblem of royal exceptionalism, where a survivor gets a microscope, a prince gets a cushion, and accountability gets buried under privilege. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

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The Ghislaine Maxwell Tapes: Transcripts From Ghislaine Maxwell DOJ Interview (Part 23)

On August 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice released redacted transcripts and audio recordings of a two-day interview it conducted in July with Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year federal prison sentence for her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring. During the interview, Maxwell denied ever seeing any inappropriate behavior by former President Donald Trump, describing him as a “gentleman in all respects,” and insisted she “never witnessed the president in any inappropriate setting in any way.” She also rejected the existence of a so-called “client list,” countering years of speculation, and claimed to have no knowledge of blackmail or illicit recordings tied to Epstein. In addition to defending high-profile figures, Maxwell expressed doubt that Epstein’s death was a suicide, while also rejecting the notion of an elaborate conspiracy or murder plot. The release of the transcripts—handled under the Trump-era Justice Department—has stirred sharp political debate. Trump allies have framed her remarks as vindication, while critics and Epstein’s survivors question her credibility, pointing to her conviction and suggesting her words may be aimed at influencing potential clemency or political favor. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: Interview Transcript - Maxwell 2025.07.24 (Redacted).pdf

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The Ghislaine Maxwell Tapes: Transcripts From Ghislaine Maxwell DOJ Interview (Part 22)

On August 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice released redacted transcripts and audio recordings of a two-day interview it conducted in July with Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year federal prison sentence for her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring. During the interview, Maxwell denied ever seeing any inappropriate behavior by former President Donald Trump, describing him as a “gentleman in all respects,” and insisted she “never witnessed the president in any inappropriate setting in any way.” She also rejected the existence of a so-called “client list,” countering years of speculation, and claimed to have no knowledge of blackmail or illicit recordings tied to Epstein. In addition to defending high-profile figures, Maxwell expressed doubt that Epstein’s death was a suicide, while also rejecting the notion of an elaborate conspiracy or murder plot. The release of the transcripts—handled under the Trump-era Justice Department—has stirred sharp political debate. Trump allies have framed her remarks as vindication, while critics and Epstein’s survivors question her credibility, pointing to her conviction and suggesting her words may be aimed at influencing potential clemency or political favor. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: Interview Transcript - Maxwell 2025.07.24 (Redacted).pdf

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The Ghislaine Maxwell Tapes: Transcripts From Ghislaine Maxwell DOJ Interview (Part 21)

On August 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice released redacted transcripts and audio recordings of a two-day interview it conducted in July with Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year federal prison sentence for her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring. During the interview, Maxwell denied ever seeing any inappropriate behavior by former President Donald Trump, describing him as a “gentleman in all respects,” and insisted she “never witnessed the president in any inappropriate setting in any way.” She also rejected the existence of a so-called “client list,” countering years of speculation, and claimed to have no knowledge of blackmail or illicit recordings tied to Epstein. In addition to defending high-profile figures, Maxwell expressed doubt that Epstein’s death was a suicide, while also rejecting the notion of an elaborate conspiracy or murder plot. The release of the transcripts—handled under the Trump-era Justice Department—has stirred sharp political debate. Trump allies have framed her remarks as vindication, while critics and Epstein’s survivors question her credibility, pointing to her conviction and suggesting her words may be aimed at influencing potential clemency or political favor. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: Interview Transcript - Maxwell 2025.07.24 (Redacted).pdf

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