Lesley Groff Grilled Over Epstein’s American Express Travel Records (7/1/26)

The Bill Gates Epstein Related Congressional Transcripts (Part 13) (7/1/26)

The nearly six-hour congressional interview focused on why Bill Gates continued meeting with Jeffrey Epstein after Epstein's 2008 conviction, what Gates knew about Epstein's conduct, and whether Epstein attempted to gain leverage over him. Gates testified that he met Epstein roughly 12 to 14 times between 2011 and 2014, saying he believed Epstein could help attract major philanthropic donations to global health initiatives through the Gates Foundation. He repeatedly described those meetings as "a mistake," insisted he never visited Epstein's private island, New Mexico ranch, or Florida residence, and said he never witnessed criminal conduct or participated in any of Epstein's illegal activities. Gates told lawmakers he ultimately concluded that Epstein had exaggerated both his financial connections and his ability to raise money for philanthropy. One of the most closely watched portions of the transcript concerned allegations that Epstein sought to pressure Gates using knowledge of Gates' personal life. Gates acknowledged several extramarital affairs and testified that Epstein appeared to have learned about them, later making what Gates described as "veiled" attempts at blackmail by referencing those relationships and seeking money connected to one of the women. Gates said he believed Epstein "contemplated" blackmail but maintained he was never actually blackmailed, never paid Epstein to keep information secret, and never committed crimes with him. Throughout the interview, Gates emphasized that his association with Epstein damaged his judgment and reputation, expressed support for releasing the Epstein files and for continued investigations, and said survivors deserve justice while denying any involvement in Epstein's trafficking operation or abuse of minors. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: Bill-Gates-Transcript.pdf [https://oversight.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bill-Gates-Transcript.pdf]

Jane Doe 4’s Family Says She Fears the Trump Administration (7/1/26)

A woman identified in the Epstein files as Jane Doe 4 is reportedly “staying off the grid” and living in fear of retaliation from the Trump administration, according to a relative who spoke to The Guardian. Jane Doe 4 gave four FBI interviews in 2019 after Epstein’s arrest, alleging that Epstein abused her in the 1980s and that Donald Trump sexually assaulted her when she was between 13 and 15 years old. Trump and the White House have denied the allegations, calling them “completely baseless” and unsupported by credible evidence. The FBI did not bring charges tied to Jane Doe 4’s claims, and there is no indication the bureau continued investigating after her 2019 interviews, which ended after she told agents she believed she was being followed. The handling of Jane Doe 4’s files has become a flashpoint in the fight over the Epstein records because the Justice Department released some records but still has not produced handwritten FBI interview notes from her sessions. A federal judge ordered acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to produce unredacted versions of already released Epstein files by July 2 or explain why they cannot be released, and also ordered the DOJ to turn over interview notes related to Jane Doe 4’s allegations. The controversy has intensified because Blanche, Trump’s former personal attorney and nominee for permanent attorney general, oversaw the DOJ’s Epstein files release, which critics say exposed victim information, withheld millions of documents, and mishandled politically sensitive material. Victims’ advocates argue Jane Doe 4 should not have to keep coming forward and that the DOJ should be responsible for taking her FBI testimony seriously and releasing the records required under the Epstein transparency law. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: Alleged Epstein victim and Trump accuser living in fear of retaliation, relative says | Jeffrey Epstein | The Guardian [https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/30/alleged-epstein-victim-trump-accuser]

Lesley Groff Grilled Over Epstein’s American Express Travel Records (7/1/26)

Lesley Groff, Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime assistant, was questioned by House Oversight lawmakers about Epstein’s use of American Express to book travel for multiple women or girls. CBS reported that Epstein used Amex’s Centurion travel service and a Black Card to arrange hundreds of itineraries, many involving women or girls from Eastern Europe, and that Groff was a key point of contact in those bookings. Groff told lawmakers she did not believe she ever arranged travel for anyone under 18 and said she understood the women to be “traveling assistants” who worked for Epstein. She also denied knowing that any of the travel was connected to sexual activity involving Epstein or anyone in his network. Lawmakers pressed Groff on records that appeared to show “decoy flights,” including a 2016 email where she asked Amex to hold a fake Rome-to-London itinerary for a redacted person who would actually be traveling to Miami to see Epstein. Groff said the woman wanted to hide the real trip from her parents, not obtain a visa, while her attorney pushed back on the idea that the booking was visa-related. In another 2012 exchange, an Amex employee flagged that holding a refundable itinerary for visa purposes was against company policy, but Groff later told lawmakers she was simply arranging a ticket and hotel reservation for someone who needed a visa. American Express declined to comment on Groff’s testimony, but previously said it regretted having Epstein as a customer and terminated his account after federal charges were filed. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: Epstein's longtime assistant grilled by U.S. lawmakers over Amex travel booked for women or girls - CBS News [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/epstein-longtime-assistant-grilled-lawmakers-amex-travel-women-girls/]

Warren Buffett Pauses Gates Foundation Donation Amid Epstein Review (7/1/26)

Warren Buffett has reportedly paused his usual mid-year donation to the Gates Foundation while he waits for the results of an outside review into the foundation’s past ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Buffett has given more than $47 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock to the foundation over the years, making him one of its most important donors, but renewed scrutiny of Bill Gates’ relationship with Epstein has now put that giving under a cloud. The review was ordered by Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman after recently released Justice Department emails showed Epstein communicating with foundation staff and trying to insert himself into Gates-linked philanthropy. Bill Gates has said his meetings with Epstein were about philanthropy and global health funding, while also admitting the relationship was a mistake. During private testimony to House Oversight lawmakers, Gates reportedly said Epstein later tried to pressure him using knowledge of Gates’ extramarital affairs, though Gates denied witnessing criminal activity. Buffett’s decision to hold back until the review is complete shows how Epstein’s fallout is still reaching into the highest levels of philanthropy, raising questions about what the Gates Foundation knew, how close Epstein got to its network, and whether one of its biggest benefactors is willing to keep writing massive checks without clearer answers. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: Warren Buffett freezes Gates Foundation donation as Epstein questions resurface: report | The Independent [https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/warren-buffett-bill-gates-foundation-donation-epstein-b3005700.html]

Mega Edition: Jeffrey Epstein, Leon Black And The Shockwave Felt At Apollo Global (7/1/26)

Jeffrey Epstein’s relationship with Leon Black detonated inside Apollo Global Management because Black was not just any executive — he was Apollo’s co-founder, chairman, and public face. Once it became clear that Black had paid Epstein enormous sums after Epstein’s 2008 conviction, Apollo had a reputational crisis on its hands. The firm launched an independent review through its board’s conflicts committee, which examined Black’s relationship with Epstein and whether Apollo itself had business ties to Epstein. The review said it found no evidence that Black was involved in Epstein’s criminal conduct and said Apollo had not retained Epstein, but it also confirmed that Black paid Epstein huge fees for personal tax and estate-planning advice. That confirmation was damaging enough that Black announced he would step down as Apollo CEO, and he later left the chairman role as well. The shockwave did not stop with Black’s exit. Apollo had to reassure investors, clients, and partners that Epstein’s relationship was with Black personally and not with the firm, while also overhauling governance and moving leadership to Marc Rowan. Years later, the issue is still haunting Apollo, with the firm again telling clients in 2026 that no one at Apollo other than Black had a business or personal relationship with Epstein, while shareholder litigation has accused Apollo and its leaders of misleading investors about the depth of Epstein-related ties. Black’s Epstein relationship turned into a long-tail corporate contamination problem: it damaged Apollo’s brand, forced a leadership transition, triggered legal and investor scrutiny, and left the company repeatedly trying to prove that Epstein’s shadow stopped at Leon Black and did not extend into Apollo itself. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com