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What questions remain unanswered?

After years of document releases, what do we still not know? **Financial:** - True source of wealth - Complete client list - Extent of Wexner relationship **Operational:** - Full scope of activities - Complete list of victims - All locations involved **Network:** - Who knew what when - Extent of institutional knowledge - Other enablers not yet identified **Justice:** - Why more prosecutions haven't happened - What evidence exists but is sealed - Whether further charges are coming This community has done remarkable work. But significant gaps remain.
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November batch: Initial document index (work in progress)

Starting to catalog the November HOC release. Here's the structure: **HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025000-025999:** - Financial documents - Bank records - Wire transfer logs - 1,000 documents **HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026000-028500:** - Correspondence - Emails (June-August 2019) - Letters - 2,500 documents **HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028501-030000:** - Legal filings - Attorney communications - 1,500 documents **HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030001-031500:** - Personal documents - Calendars - Contact lists - 1,500 documents **HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031501-032500:** - Photographs - Flight manifests - Amazon orders - 1,000 documents Total: 7,546 documents. Will take weeks to fully catalog.
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j/Timeline
PW
u/PressWatch
2mo ago

Remember when this was "conspiracy theory"? A media retrospective

It's worth remembering how this story was covered over time: **2006-2008:** - Local news only - Few national outlets touched it - Plea deal barely covered **2010-2015:** - Story essentially dead - Occasional tabloid mentions - Lawsuit filings ignored **2018-2019:** - Miami Herald breaks it open - Suddenly "news" again - Everyone acts surprised **Lesson:** The information was available. Court documents are public. It took specific journalists deciding to pursue it. Many outlets that now cover it extensively ignored it for years. Worth remembering.
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The pilots' testimonies - what they saw and logged

Pilots were key Maxwell trial witnesses. Summary of their testimony: **Larry Visoski (chief pilot):** - Flew for JE 1991-2019 - Maintained flight logs - Testified about passenger patterns - Described young female passengers **David Rodgers (pilot):** - Flew 1990-2019 - Kept detailed logs - Testified about specific flights - Logs entered as evidence **Key revelations:** - Confirmed celebrity passenger names - Described operational procedures - Noted ages of some passengers - Both granted immunity Trial transcripts, Day 3-5, available on PACER.
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j/CourtDocs
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u/SkepticalSam
2mo ago

Did the FBI have tapes? Analyzing surveillance claims

Persistent claims about FBI surveillance recordings. What do we actually know? **What's documented:** - 2019 search found CDs/DVDs in safe - Some labeled with names - Contents never publicly described - Used in Maxwell prosecution (sealed) **What's claimed but unverified:** - Hidden cameras throughout properties - Recordings of specific individuals - FBI/intelligence had copies before 2019 **Important note:** The existence of recordings doesn't mean they're blackmail. Could be personal collection, security cameras, or evidence JE kept for himself. We should be careful about claims until documents support them.
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LE
u/LegalEagle99
2mo ago

Why isn't [NAME] in jail? Understanding prosecution decisions

Getting this question constantly. Here's how prosecution works: **Why some people aren't charged:** 1. **Insufficient evidence** - Suspicion ≠ proof beyond reasonable doubt 2. **Cooperation** - Some received immunity for testimony 3. **Jurisdiction** - Crimes may have occurred in places that can't/won't prosecute 4. **Statute of limitations** - Many offenses time-barred 5. **Witness availability** - Key witnesses dead or uncooperative 6. **Prosecutorial discretion** - Resources focused on main targets **What documents reveal vs. what's prosecutable:** - Being on a flight log isn't a crime - Being in contact book isn't a crime - Even visiting properties isn't necessarily criminal Proving specific criminal acts to jury standard is hard. That's by design.
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j/Timeline
HB
u/HistoryBuff42
2mo ago

Timeline of document releases - what came when

For those trying to keep track: **2019:** - SDNY indictment (July) - Initial discovery filings **2020:** - Maxwell arrest documents (July) - Giuffre case unsealing (ongoing) **2021:** - Maxwell trial evidence - First major unsealing **2022-2023:** - Continued unsealing per court order - 2024 document release announced **2024:** - January: Major unsealing (names released) - DOJ FOIA responses - FBI documents **November 2025:** - House Oversight "final" release - Most comprehensive batch yet Each release adds context to previous releases. Worth re-reading old documents with new information.
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j/CourtDocs
DS
u/DataScraper
2mo ago

I created a tool to search all released documents - open source

Got tired of manually searching PDFs so I built something. **What it does:** - Full-text search across all HOC releases - OCR for scanned documents - Date range filtering - Name entity extraction - Export results to CSV GitHub: [link] Built with Python, uses Tesseract for OCR and ElasticSearch for indexing. Currently indexed 4,287 documents. Pull requests welcome. Looking for help with: - Better date parsing (formats are inconsistent) - Handwriting recognition - UI improvements Running a public instance here: [link] - be patient, it's on a cheap server.
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Connection map update: Added 47 new names from November release

Updated my network visualization with names from the latest document dump. New additions include: - 12 previously unknown associates - 8 staff members with documented roles - 15 individuals mentioned in correspondence - 12 names from financial documents Interactive version: [link] Static image for mobile: [link] Color coding: - Red: Convicted/charged - Orange: Named in lawsuits - Yellow: Mentioned in documents - Gray: Peripheral mentions LET ME KNOW IF I MADE ANY ERRORS. I want this to be accurate.
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Deutsche Bank relationship: Financial documents from November release

THE FINANCIAL DOCS ARE INSANE. Deutsche Bank maintained accounts for JE from 2013-2019, AFTER the 2008 conviction. Some highlights: - Over $40 million in unexplained cash withdrawals - Wire transfers to shell companies in multiple jurisdictions - Internal compliance flags that were ignored Deutsche Bank paid $150 million settlement in 2020 for compliance failures related to this relationship. I'm creating a spreadsheet tracking all the financial entities mentioned. Will share when complete. Document batch: HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028001 through HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028089
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j/CourtDocs
DD
u/DeepDiveAnon
2mo ago

BREAKING: House Oversight just released new batch - November 2025 documents are MASSIVE

The House Oversight Committee just released what they're calling the "final batch" of documents. Haven't seen this covered anywhere yet. I'm going through them now and holy shit there's a lot here. New names, new locations, financial records I've never seen before. Document batches: HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025000 through HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_032500 Will be posting analysis threads in each subreddit as I work through them. This is going to take weeks. EVERYONE SHOULD BE DOWNLOADING COPIES. 7,546 documents total.
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j/Connections
IW
u/IslandWatcher
11mo ago

Great St. James - the second island nobody talks about

JE purchased Great St. James in 2016 for $18M. Less discussed than Little St. James: **What we know:** - Larger island (160+ acres) - Purchased through shell company - Construction started immediately - Workers recruited from multiple locations **Construction permits:** - Guest houses - Amphitheater - Infrastructure - Projects stopped after 2019 arrest **Current status:** - Owned by estate - Environmental violations pending - USVI attempting to force sale Why buy a second island in 2016? The timing, post-conviction, is notable.
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The address books - multiple versions exist

There's been confusion about "the black book." There are actually multiple contact lists: **Version 1: Rodriguez book (2009 leak)** - Obtained from household employee - ~1,500 names - Circled names allegedly indicate something (unclear what) **Version 2: Search warrant seizure (2005)** - Taken from Palm Beach residence - Different format, less comprehensive - In evidence chain of custody **Version 3: 2019 searches** - Digital contacts from devices - Includes more recent contacts - Part of SDNY case These overlap but aren't identical. When citing "the black book," specify which version. Document refs in comments.
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j/CourtDocs
LE
u/LegalEagle99
11mo ago

Understanding the civil suits - ongoing litigation

Beyond the criminal cases, there's extensive civil litigation: **Against the estate:** - Victims Compensation Fund (closed) - Individual lawsuits ongoing - Total payouts: $125M+ (VCF alone) **Against associates:** - GM: Civil suits pending appeal - Banks: JPM and DB settled - Others: Various pending **Against institutions:** - MIT lawsuits - Various schools - Government entities (harder to sue) **Key differences from criminal:** - Lower burden of proof - Discovery can reveal new information - Settlements don't require admission Civil cases continue producing documents. Worth monitoring PACER.
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j/Timeline
PW
u/PressWatch
11mo ago

I covered this story in 2006 - perspective from early reporting

I was a reporter when the Palm Beach story first broke. Some perspective: **What we knew in 2006:** - Local investigation ongoing - FBI involvement rumored - Very difficult to get sources on record - Legal threats constant **Why story didn't explode then:** - Pre-social media era - Local story, national outlets not interested - Victim reluctance to speak publicly - Legal pressure on media outlets **What changed by 2018:** - Social media amplification - #MeToo context - Julie Brown's persistence - Victims more willing to speak The facts were available in 2006. The conditions for them to matter changed.
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2005 search warrant - what police actually found

The Palm Beach search warrant execution is documented in detail: **What was seized:** - Message pads with names and phone numbers - Photos - Computer equipment - Financial records - Personal items **Chain of custody:** - Items logged by Palm Beach PD - Transferred to FBI 2005 - Used in federal investigation - Returned/destroyed per court order (some items) **What survived:** - Digital copies of some items - Photos referenced in indictments - Message pad transcriptions Search warrant return: PB-CASE-2005-SW-001 FBI evidence log: FBI-302-2006-00234
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j/Connections
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u/AcademicAngle
11mo ago

The academic/scientific connections - more than donations

JE cultivated relationships with prominent scientists. Documented connections: **Scientists who visited/met with:** - Various Nobel laureates - AI researchers - Physicists - Biologists **What the documents show:** - Dinner party guest lists from calendars - Flight logs showing scientists as passengers - Correspondence in email archives - Edge Foundation events **The "eugenics" interest:** - Multiple sources describe interest in DNA/genetics - Funding for transhumanist research - Documented in NYT reporting 2019 Scientific community has been reckoning with this since 2019. Several retrospectives published.
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j/FlightLogs
DS
u/DataScraper
11mo ago

Flight path visualization - 15 years of data mapped

Finally finished my visualization project. **What I built:** - Interactive map showing all documented flights - Filter by year, destination, passenger - Animation showing patterns over time - Heatmap of most frequent routes **Key findings:** - Clear seasonal patterns (winter = Caribbean) - Frequency increased 2001-2005 - Sharp drop after 2008 - Routes changed after conviction **Technical details:** - Python for data processing - D3.js for visualization - Data from all released FOIA logs Live demo: [link] Source code: [link] Let me know if you find errors or want features added.
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How did JE make his money? The finance mystery

This is one of the biggest unanswered questions. **Official story:** - Money manager for wealthy clients - Founded J. Epstein & Co. - Claimed billionaire status **Problems with this:** - No public client list - No audited financial statements - Wexner only confirmed client - Trading records don't support claimed wealth **Theories (varying evidence levels):** 1. Wexner money (some documentation) 2. Blackmail income (speculative) 3. Intelligence funding (speculative) 4. Other wealthy individuals (some names in documents) The financial picture is genuinely unclear. I've been trying to trace the money for months.
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j/Connections
IW
u/IslandWatcher
11mo ago

Paris apartment and international properties

Beyond the US properties, there was international real estate: **Paris:** - Avenue Foch apartment - Purchased through French entity - GM arrested nearby 2020 **London:** - Belgravia property (GM's residence) - Multiple addresses over years **USVI beyond LSJ:** - Great St. James (2016 purchase) - St. Thomas properties for staff The international property portfolio complicates asset tracing. Different jurisdictions, different disclosure requirements. French property records: [limited access] UK Land Registry: [some public]
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Les Wexner relationship - financial documents

The Wexner connection is well-documented but often misunderstood. **Documented facts:** - JE managed Wexner's finances from late 1980s - Power of attorney granted (unprecedented access) - NYC townhouse originally Wexner property - Relationship ended 2007 (per Wexner) **Financial documents show:** - Transfers between Wexner entities and JE companies - Real estate transactions at below-market rates - Limited Brands connection unclear **Wexner's statements:** - Said he was "never aware" of JE's crimes - Claimed JE "misappropriated" funds - Never sued JE for alleged theft The financial relationship documents are in HOC-2025-FIN batch.
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j/Connections
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u/SkepticalSam
11mo ago

The Israeli intelligence question - what documents actually say

This is a topic that generates more heat than light. Let's look at what's documented: **What IS documented:** - GM's father Robert Maxwell had alleged intelligence ties (UK reporting) - Various foreign nationals appear in records - International travel patterns extensive **What is NOT documented:** - Direct evidence of JE being intelligence asset - Government handlers or control - Official intelligence operations **My take:** Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. If you're going to allege intelligence involvement, point to specific documents. The "intelligence asset" theory explains some things but is largely speculative. Let's stick to documents.
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Analyzing the witness list from Maxwell trial

The Maxwell trial had 24 witnesses over 4 weeks. Key categories: **Victims (Jane Does 1-4):** - Testified about recruitment and abuse - Consistent patterns across testimonies - Corroborated by contemporaneous evidence **Staff members:** - Pilots testified about passenger lists - House staff described daily operations - Some had immunity agreements **Law enforcement:** - FBI agents presented evidence - Computer forensics experts - Financial investigators **Missing witnesses:** - Many expected names didn't testify - Some invoked 5th Amendment - Others unreachable Full witness list in trial docket. Transcripts available on PACER.
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j/CourtDocs
FT
u/FollowTheMoney
11mo ago

Following Ghislaine Maxwell's assets - court filings reveal complexity

Maxwell's bail hearings revealed fascinating financial details: **Declared assets:** - Multiple properties (some hidden through trusts) - Undisclosed bank accounts - British citizenship providing international banking access **What prosecution found:** - Assets moved between entities - Properties purchased through LLCs - Husband's tech company involvement unclear **Current status:** - Serving 20 years at FCI Tallahassee - Appeal denied 2024 - Assets subject to ongoing civil litigation The bail hearing transcripts are detailed. Case No. 20-cr-330, docket entries 47-89.
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j/Timeline
JT
u/JustTheFacts
11mo ago

MCC death - official narrative vs questions

The August 2019 death at Metropolitan Correctional Center remains controversial. **Official findings:** - Medical examiner: Suicide by hanging - DOJ investigation: Multiple failures by staff - Two guards charged, later acquitted **Documented failures:** - Removed from suicide watch early - Guards falsified check logs - Cameras malfunctioned - Cellmate transferred night before **What documents show:** - MCC inspection reports from 2018 show chronic understaffing - Previous incidents at facility - Guards working overtime shifts I'm not saying what happened. I'm saying the documented failures are extraordinary. DOJ-IG report: DOJ-OIG-2021-003
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j/FlightLogs
FT
u/FlightTracker_
11mo ago

1995-1999 gap in flight records - what happened?

The released flight logs have a significant gap. **What we have:** - 1999-2005: Relatively complete - 2005-2011: Sporadic - 2011-2019: Limited **What's missing:** - 1995-1998: Almost nothing - This is the period when operations allegedly began scaling up **Possible explanations:** 1. Different aircraft not covered by FOIA 2. Records destroyed/lost 3. FOIA request didn't cover right agencies 4. Records exist but are being withheld Has anyone filed FOIA specifically for this period? The N908JE wasn't registered until 1999, so maybe a different tail number? FAA records might help identify earlier aircraft.
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j/Connections
DD
u/DeepDiveAnon
12mo ago

The modeling agency connection - MC2 and Jean-Luc Brunel

Jean-Luc Brunel operated MC2 Model Management with JE funding. Here's what documents show: **MC2 facts:** - Founded 2005 with JE backing - Offices in Miami, NYC, Tel Aviv - Recruited young models internationally - Closed after 2019 arrest **Brunel's fate:** - Arrested December 2020 in France - Found dead in Paris prison February 2022 - Death ruled suicide **Document evidence:** - Financial transfers from JE entities to MC2 - Correspondence about model recruitment - Flight logs showing Brunel as frequent passenger The modeling industry connection is documented in HOC-2025-MC2 batch.
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Welcome newcomers - START HERE (Updated Feb 2025)

Seeing lots of new faces. Here's your orientation: **Glossary:** - JE: Jeffrey Epstein - GM: Ghislaine Maxwell - NPA: Non-Prosecution Agreement (2008 deal) - CVRA: Crime Victims' Rights Act - HOC: House Oversight Committee - SDNY: Southern District of New York (federal court) - FOIA: Freedom of Information Act **Essential reading order:** 1. Miami Herald "Perversion of Justice" series (2018) 2. SDNY indictment (July 2019) 3. Maxwell trial transcripts (2021) 4. HOC document releases (2024-2025) **Subreddit guide:** - j/FlightLogs: Aircraft and travel analysis - j/CourtDocs: Legal documents and proceedings - j/Connections: People and relationships - j/Timeline: Chronological events Bookmark this post. Updated monthly.
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j/CourtDocs
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u/NewHereWTF
12mo ago

New here - where do I start?

Just discovered this community. I've heard about this case in the news but don't know the details. What are the essential documents to read first? There's so much information I don't know where to begin. Also - is there a glossary somewhere? I keep seeing abbreviations I don't understand (CVRA? NPA? HOC?).
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The science building donations - following the money

JE donated to multiple universities, often for science buildings. The pattern: **Confirmed donations:** - Harvard: $6.5M (Program for Evolutionary Dynamics) - MIT: Multiple donations, total unclear - Others: Various smaller amounts **What happened after 2008:** - Many institutions returned money or renamed buildings - Harvard kept some, returned some - MIT investigation found management failures **Why this matters:** These donations bought access and respectability. They're documented in tax filings and university records. The HOC November release includes correspondence about these donations. Document batch: HOC-2025-EDU-001. Showing how the money created legitimacy is important context.
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j/FlightLogs
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u/CrossRefKing
12mo ago

Cross-referencing the 2003 flight logs with Palm Beach party records

Found something interesting when comparing different document sources. The 2003 calendar seized from Palm Beach shows "dinner party" events on specific dates. Cross-referencing with flight arrivals: **March 15, 2003:** - N908JE arrives PBI 3:45 PM - Calendar shows dinner party same evening - 8 passengers on manifest **April 22, 2003:** - Same pattern - N908JE arrives 4:12 PM - Calendar shows event **June 8, 2003:** - Similar correlation This establishes a pattern: flights timed to events. The manifest names for these flights would be significant. Document refs: - Flight logs: DOJ-FOIA-2024-00521 - Calendar: PB-SEARCH-2005-CAL-003
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j/CourtDocs
LE
u/LegalEagle99
12mo ago

JPMorgan settlement - what it means legally

JPMorgan settled their case in 2023 for $290 million. Here's the legal breakdown: **The allegations:** - Bank maintained relationship from 1998-2013 - Multiple compliance red flags ignored - Personal relationship between JE and bank executive **The settlement:** - $290 million to victims - No admission of wrongdoing - Bank executive left in 2015 **What this means:** - Civil liability only, no criminal charges against bank - Settlement prevents further civil discovery - Sets precedent for financial institution liability **Compared to Deutsche Bank:** - DB: $150M to regulators (2020) - JPM: $290M to victims (2023) Different cases, different outcomes. The JPM settlement went directly to survivors.
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Reminder: Centering survivors in this discussion

I want to take a moment to refocus us. We spend a lot of time analyzing documents, tracking flights, mapping connections. That's important work. But let's remember why we're here: real people were hurt. Over 100 victims have been identified. Many more haven't come forward. **Resources for survivors:** - RAINN: 1-800-656-4673 - Victims' compensation fund (SDNY) - Courtney Wild Foundation **How we can do better:** - Don't share identifying info about victims - Use content warnings for graphic testimony - Remember these are real people, not just names in documents Thank you to everyone doing this work respectfully.
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The "black book" vs flight logs - why they don't always match

Seeing confusion about different document types. Let me clarify: **The "black book":** - Contact book maintained by household staff - Contains 1,500+ names with phone numbers - Being listed does NOT mean someone flew on planes or visited properties - Many entries are business contacts, doctors, lawyers, etc. **Flight logs:** - Actual records of who flew on aircraft - Maintained by pilots - Much smaller subset of names - More directly relevant to activities **The overlap:** About 15% of black book names appear in flight logs. The rest are just contacts. STOP conflating these two sources. It makes us look sloppy.
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Bill Clinton flights - separating fact from fiction

This comes up constantly and there's a lot of misinformation. Here's what the actual flight logs show: **Documented flights (from released logs):** - Multiple trips confirmed on N908JE - Destinations included Africa (documented humanitarian trip) - Asia trips also documented - TIST (St. Thomas) trips: Logs show several instances **What Secret Service records show:** - USSS accompanied on some trips - SS has separate records (not fully released) **What's NOT confirmed:** - Claims beyond what logs show - Specific island visits require manifest cross-referencing I'm not defending anyone - just trying to keep us accurate. Document what's provable. Relevant log pages: DOJ-FOIA-2024-00456 through 00478
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j/CourtDocs
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u/FOIA_Fighter
1y ago

I've been filing FOIA requests for 2 years - here's what I've learned

Since people keep asking about FOIA, here's my experience: **What works:** - Be VERY specific (dates, document types, reference numbers) - File with multiple agencies simultaneously - Appeal every denial - Request fee waivers citing public interest **What doesn't work:** - Broad requests ("all documents about Epstein") - Expecting quick responses - Giving up after first denial **My pending requests:** - FBI: 302 interviews from 2006-2008 (17 months pending) - DOJ: NPA negotiation memos (appeal pending) - State Dept: Passport records (denied, appealing) **Average timeline:** - Simple request: 6-12 months - Complex request: 18-36 months - After appeal: Add 6-12 months Happy to help anyone draft requests. DM me.
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Prince Andrew timeline - what the UK documents show

Since there's been renewed interest in the UK angle: **Documented interactions:** - 2000: First documented meeting - 2001: Visit to Sandringham by GM (confirmed by royal records) - 2001: Famous photo taken - 2010: Central Park meeting (post-conviction) - 2011: Andrew resigns as trade envoy after photo surfaces **The Virginia Giuffre lawsuit:** - Filed 2021 - Settled 2022 for undisclosed sum (estimated $12-16M) - No admission of liability **What's missing:** UK has different FOIA laws. Many royal correspondence documents are exempt for 20+ years. UK court documents: [link]
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Zorro Ranch, NM - The forgotten property

Everyone talks about the island and NYC, but the New Mexico property is equally significant. **Zorro Ranch facts:** - 10,000 acres in Stanley, NM - Purchased 1993 - Main house + multiple guest structures - Private airstrip on property **Why it matters:** - Multiple victims have testified about abuse there - More isolated than other properties - New Mexico AG investigated but no charges The Santa Fe trips in the flight logs correspond to this property. The ranch has its own airport code (private strip, not public). NM property records: [link]
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j/CourtDocs
JT
u/JustTheFacts
1y ago

Why was Alexander Acosta never charged?

This still confuses me. The US Attorney who signed off on the NPA became Secretary of Labor, then resigned in disgrace when the deal became public again. But he was never charged with anything. Why? The DOJ OPR investigation found "professional misconduct" but recommended no criminal referral. The report is partially public (DOJ-OPR-2020-001). Is there a legal theory under which his actions were criminal? Or was this just prosecutorial discretion that we don't like but isn't illegal?
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j/Timeline
PW
u/PressWatch
1y ago

How did the Miami Herald break the 2018 story? Timeline of reporting

Julie K. Brown's "Perversion of Justice" series was the catalyst for the 2019 arrest. Here's how it unfolded: **Nov 2018:** First part published **Dec 2018:** Series continues, national attention grows **Feb 2019:** DOJ opens review of 2008 agreement **July 2019:** SDNY arrests JE at Teterboro Brown spent 18 months investigating before publication. She found over 60 victims. What's remarkable is how much of this information was technically public. The Miami Herald connected dots that had been sitting in court files for years. The series won a Pulitzer. Well deserved. Archived articles: [link]
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Helicopter flights not in the main logs - N474AW analysis

While everyone focuses on the jets, there was also helicopter traffic. N474AW was a Sikorsky S-76 used for island transfers from St. Thomas. **What we know:** - Operated 2002-2008 - Primary route: TIST → Little St. James (10 min flight) - Separate logs from main aircraft - Less complete passenger records These logs are in a different document batch (DOJ-FOIA-2024-HELO-001). Only 47 pages released compared to 2000+ for the jets. Anyone else noticed these? The helicopter manifest format is different and harder to read.
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NYC Townhouse: 9 East 71st Street - what we know

The Manhattan residence has been the subject of much speculation. Here's what's documented: **Property History:** - Originally owned by Les Wexner - Transferred to JE in 1998 for $0 (!) according to deed - Valued at ~$77 million at time of death - Currently owned by estate, status unclear **What search warrants found (2019):** - Hundreds of photos - CDs in locked safe - Evidence detailed in SDNY filings **Architectural oddities:** - Property has 7 floors, 40+ rooms - Multiple entrances - Renovation permits show unusual room configurations Manhattan property records: ACRIS Document ID 2011052500499001
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Staff members named in documents - who were they?

Trying to understand the support structure. The documents mention various staff members: **Confirmed Roles:** - Pilots (multiple, named in flight logs) - House managers (Palm Beach, NYC, USVI) - Personal assistants - Security personnel **Legal Status:** - Several granted immunity in 2008 NPA - Two testified in Maxwell trial - One cooperated with 2019 investigation I'm not posting names here per sub rules, but the HOC documents have them. Question for LegalEagle99: Can immunity agreements be revoked if the person lied during the proffer?
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j/Timeline
HB
u/HistoryBuff42
1y ago

Timeline update: Adding the 2005 Palm Beach investigation details

Based on requests, I'm expanding the 2005 section of the master timeline. **March 2005:** - Mother of 14-year-old contacts Palm Beach PD - Detective begins investigation **May 2005:** - Search warrant executed on El Brillo Way residence - Evidence collected includes message pads with names **September 2005:** - Palm Beach PD refers case to FBI - FBI opens investigation **2006:** - Grand jury convenes - FBI identifies 36 victims **2007:** - FBI recommends federal charges - NPA negotiations begin (victims not notified) Sources: Palm Beach PD records, FBI 302s (released 2019)
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Second aircraft identified: N212JE flight patterns 2000-2008

Everyone focuses on N908JE but there was a second plane. N212JE was a Gulfstream G-IV registered to one of JE's companies. It operated from 2000-2008 with different routes: **Top Destinations (N212JE):** - Columbus, OH: 34 trips - Bedford, MA: 28 trips - Hanscom Field: 22 trips These are different from the N908JE pattern. More domestic East Coast focus. The Columbus frequency is interesting - anyone know the significance of that location? Flight data source: FAA N-number registry + FlightAware historical
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j/CourtDocs
LE
u/LegalEagle99
1y ago

CVRA Breakdown: The law that should have protected Epstein's victims

Since NewHereWTF asked, here's a deep dive on the Crime Victims' Rights Act: **What is CVRA?** Passed in 2004, it guarantees crime victims specific rights in federal proceedings, including: - Right to be notified of public court proceedings - Right to be heard at sentencing - Right to confer with prosecutors - Right to be treated with fairness and respect **How it was violated:** The 2008 NPA was negotiated in secret. Victims were not: - Notified of the federal investigation - Told about the plea negotiations - Given opportunity to object **The 2019 ruling:** Judge Kenneth Marra ruled the NPA violated CVRA. Key quote: "The Government's decision to conceal the existence of the NPA and mislead the victims violated their rights." Case reference: Doe v. United States, Case No. 08-cv-80736
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Passenger manifest discrepancies - names that appear on logs but not manifests

I've been cross-referencing the flight logs with passenger manifests and found some interesting gaps. There are 23 flights where the log shows passengers but no manifest was included in the FOIA release. These are primarily from 2001-2003. Missing manifests: - March 15, 2001: TEB → TIST (4 passengers listed) - April 22, 2001: PBI → TEB (6 passengers) - July 8, 2002: SAF → TEB (3 passengers) - [Full list in comments] Could be incomplete FOIA response, could be the manifests never existed. Anyone know how to file a follow-up FOIA request specifically for these dates?
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Flight log analysis: Most frequent destinations 1998-2005

I wrote a script to parse all the released flight logs and create frequency analysis. Here are the top destinations for N908JE: | Destination | Code | Count | |-------------|------|-------| | St. Thomas, USVI | TIST | 127 | | Teterboro, NJ | TEB | 203 | | Palm Beach, FL | PBI | 89 | | Santa Fe, NM | SAF | 34 | | Paris, France | LFPB | 28 | Teterboro is high because it's the departure/return point for NYC trips. The Santa Fe frequency surprised me - anyone know why that location specifically? Raw data and methodology in comments.
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Found something interesting in the Feb 2002 logs - N908JE made 3 trips to TIST in one week

Just going through the FOIA releases and noticed tail number N908JE had an unusual pattern in February 2002. Trip 1: Feb 4, 2002 - TEB to TIST (Teterboro to St. Thomas) Trip 2: Feb 7, 2002 - TIST to TEB Trip 3: Feb 9, 2002 - TEB to TIST Three trips in 5 days is way above the normal frequency. Cross-referencing with the passenger manifests from the same period... Document reference: HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016847
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j/CourtDocs
JT
u/JustTheFacts
1y ago

Deposition Document Analysis: Key quotes from the 2016 Virginia Giuffre case

I've been compiling notable quotes from the 2016 deposition transcripts that were unsealed. Here's what stands out: **Page 47, Lines 12-18:** [Quote from deposition] **Page 112, Lines 3-9:** [Quote from deposition] The legal terminology here is interesting. "LegalEagle99" - can you explain what "proffer" means in this context? Full document: Case No. 1:15-cv-07433-RWS
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Little St. James Island: What the property records tell us

Went down a rabbit hole on the USVI property records. Here's what's documented: **Purchase History:** - 1998: JE purchases LSJ for $7.95 million - 2016: Adjacent Great St. James purchased for $18 million **Building Permits:** There are 17 building permits on file, including the infamous structure (listed as "music pavilion" in permits). **Interesting Detail:** The 2007 permit application lists a tunnel system for "utility access" - this matches survivor testimony about underground areas. Property records are public in USVI. Document numbers in comments.
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j/CourtDocs
LE
u/LegalEagle99
1y ago

The 2008 plea deal explained - why prosecutors are now under scrutiny

Since I keep seeing confusion about this, here's a breakdown of the controversial 2008 plea deal from a legal perspective: **What happened:** Jeffrey Epstein pleaded guilty to state charges of procuring a person under 18 for prostitution. Federal charges were dropped. **Why it was controversial:** 1. Victims were not notified (violation of CVRA) 2. Non-prosecution agreement was kept secret 3. Sentence was 18 months with work release **Legal aftermath:** - 2019: Judge rules NPA violated victims' rights - DOJ OPR investigation into prosecutors - Alexander Acosta resigns as Labor Secretary The NPA document (DOJ-2008-00234) is available in the court docs archive. *Disclaimer: I'm not your lawyer, this is for educational purposes*
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1y ago

Master Timeline 1990-2019: I've been working on this for 6 months

I finally feel confident enough to share this. I've been cross-referencing flight logs, court documents, and news archives to build a comprehensive timeline. **1990s: The Beginning** - 1991: First documented meeting between JE and key financiers - 1994: Purchase of NYC residence - 1996: Little St. James acquisition **2000s: Peak Activity** - 2002: February trip cluster (see FlightTracker_'s analysis) - 2005: First criminal investigation (Palm Beach) - 2008: Plea deal **2010s: Unraveling** - 2015: Giuffre lawsuit filed - 2019: Arrest and death Full interactive timeline with sources: [link] Feel free to point out anything I'm missing. This is a collaborative effort.
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