Lesley Groff Grilled Over Epstein’s American Express Travel Records (6/30/26)

Donald Trump Files A 10 Billion Dollar Lawsuit Against The WSJ For Their Jeffrey Epstein Story

Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit seeking at least $10 billion in damages against the Wall Street Journal, its publisher Dow Jones/News Corp, media mogul Rupert Murdoch, and two Journal reporters. The suit, lodged in federal court in Miami on July 18, 2025, targets a WSJ report asserting Trump sent a “bawdy” 2003 birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein, complete with a crude drawing of a naked woman and suggestive text bearing his signature. Trump adamantly denies any involvement, labeling the article “fake,” and accuses the Journal of reckless reporting, failing to verify whether it even saw the original letter. Legal experts say Trump faces a steep climb: to win as a public figure, he must prove “actual malice” — that the Journal knowingly published false information or acted with reckless disregard for the truth. The lawsuit is historic: if successful, its $10 billion award would dwarf past defamation payouts. Critics warn it could have a chilling effect on press freedom. Meanwhile, Trump’s attorneys argue the story caused “overwhelming” harm to his reputation and finances to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: Trump files lawsuit over Wall Street Journal's Jeffrey Epstein report - CBS News [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-lawsuit-wall-street-journal-jeffrey-epstein-birthday-letter/]

Mandelson, Epstein, and Starmer: A Vetting Failure at the Top

Peter Mandelson’s appointment as the UK ambassador to the United States has come under intense scrutiny after it emerged that he failed a key security vetting process but was still cleared for the role. Despite concerns raised during the vetting—reportedly tied in part to his past associations, including his connection to Jeffrey Epstein—the Foreign Office pushed the appointment through anyway. The situation escalated when those concerns became public, raising serious questions about how and why such a decision was made in the face of known risks. The controversy has now spilled over onto Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is facing mounting criticism over claims that proper procedures were followed. Critics argue that either Starmer was unaware of the failed vetting—which points to a breakdown in oversight—or he knew and chose to move forward regardless, which raises deeper concerns about judgment and transparency. The Epstein connection has only intensified the backlash, reinforcing the perception that reputational and security risks were downplayed or ignored for political convenience, leaving Starmer under growing pressure to explain how this was allowed to happen. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: Peter Mandelson failed US ambassador vetting – but was given the job anyway | The Independent [https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/politics/mandelson-security-failed-starmer-epstein-b2959156.html]

How Committee Procedure Became the Battlefield in the Fight Over the Epstein Investigation

House Democrats are accusing Oversight Republicans of deliberately slowing and containing the Epstein investigation by shifting away from formal hearings into a series of loosely structured “roundtables.” These sessions allow discussion and public posturing, but strip the committee of its most powerful tool—members cannot force votes on subpoenas. According to Democrats, that procedural shift effectively blocks any effort to compel testimony or documents from key figures, even as public pressure mounts for deeper accountability tied to Epstein’s network and the handling of related evidence. The criticism goes beyond mere disagreement over tactics and cuts to intent. Democrats argue that by avoiding formal proceedings, committee leadership is maintaining control over the scope of the investigation while sidestepping politically risky votes that could expose powerful individuals or institutions. Instead of advancing the inquiry, they contend the current structure creates the appearance of oversight without the substance—fueling concerns that the investigation is being managed in a way that limits how far it can actually go. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: This is how Democrats say Oversight Republicans are trying to quash the Epstein investigation - POLITICO [https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/21/congress-epstein-oversight-subpoenas-00882501]

What We Learned During the Tyler Robinson Preliminary Hearing (Part 2) (7/13/26)

The five-day preliminary hearing gave the clearest public look yet at the case prosecutors have assembled against Tyler Robinson in the killing of Charlie Kirk. The state presented surveillance footage that investigators said tracked Robinson’s vehicle and movements around Utah Valley University, showed a figure reaching the rooftop firing position, and followed the alleged escape route toward the wooded area where a bolt-action rifle wrapped in a towel was recovered. Prosecutors also introduced DNA evidence linking Robinson to the rifle, ammunition, towel, and a tool allegedly used to engrave the cartridges. Digital messages attributed to Robinson appeared to discuss the rifle, the engraved rounds, fingerprints, retrieving the weapon, deleting messages, and staying silent with police. A recorded interview with Robinson’s former roommate and romantic partner, Lance Twiggs, added allegations that Robinson admitted what he had done, cried, and said he wished he had not done it. Taken together, prosecutors argued that the surveillance, physical evidence, DNA, messages, family recognition, surrender, and alleged admissions formed a continuous chain connecting Robinson to the planning, shooting, escape, and attempted concealment. The defense spent the hearing attacking the weaknesses inside that chain rather than offering a complete alternative account of the killing. Robinson’s lawyers emphasized that the surveillance footage does not show a clear facial image of the shooter, the damaged bullet fragment could not be conclusively matched to the recovered rifle, and DNA evidence can establish contact without proving when or why an item was handled. They also raised questions about secondary DNA transfer, Twiggs’s immunity agreement, the presence of his DNA on some evidence, missing clothing, an empty holster that was seen but never collected, and the use of edited or enhanced video compilations. The hearing did not determine Robinson’s guilt because the state only had to establish probable cause, not prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt. Testimony has concluded, but Judge Tony Graf has not yet issued a bind-over ruling. Both sides are expected to submit written arguments before returning to court on September 1, 2026, when the judge will consider whether Robinson should stand trial on aggravated murder and the additional firearm, obstruction, witness-tampering, and child-presence charges. The prosecution appears heavily favored to clear the relatively low probable-cause threshold, but the defense exposed several issues that could become central disputes if the case reaches a capital trial. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

What We Learned During the Tyler Robinson Preliminary Hearing (Part 1) (7/13/26)

The five-day preliminary hearing gave the clearest public look yet at the case prosecutors have assembled against Tyler Robinson in the killing of Charlie Kirk. The state presented surveillance footage that investigators said tracked Robinson’s vehicle and movements around Utah Valley University, showed a figure reaching the rooftop firing position, and followed the alleged escape route toward the wooded area where a bolt-action rifle wrapped in a towel was recovered. Prosecutors also introduced DNA evidence linking Robinson to the rifle, ammunition, towel, and a tool allegedly used to engrave the cartridges. Digital messages attributed to Robinson appeared to discuss the rifle, the engraved rounds, fingerprints, retrieving the weapon, deleting messages, and staying silent with police. A recorded interview with Robinson’s former roommate and romantic partner, Lance Twiggs, added allegations that Robinson admitted what he had done, cried, and said he wished he had not done it. Taken together, prosecutors argued that the surveillance, physical evidence, DNA, messages, family recognition, surrender, and alleged admissions formed a continuous chain connecting Robinson to the planning, shooting, escape, and attempted concealment. The defense spent the hearing attacking the weaknesses inside that chain rather than offering a complete alternative account of the killing. Robinson’s lawyers emphasized that the surveillance footage does not show a clear facial image of the shooter, the damaged bullet fragment could not be conclusively matched to the recovered rifle, and DNA evidence can establish contact without proving when or why an item was handled. They also raised questions about secondary DNA transfer, Twiggs’s immunity agreement, the presence of his DNA on some evidence, missing clothing, an empty holster that was seen but never collected, and the use of edited or enhanced video compilations. The hearing did not determine Robinson’s guilt because the state only had to establish probable cause, not prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt. Testimony has concluded, but Judge Tony Graf has not yet issued a bind-over ruling. Both sides are expected to submit written arguments before returning to court on September 1, 2026, when the judge will consider whether Robinson should stand trial on aggravated murder and the additional firearm, obstruction, witness-tampering, and child-presence charges. The prosecution appears heavily favored to clear the relatively low probable-cause threshold, but the defense exposed several issues that could become central disputes if the case reaches a capital trial. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com