Epstein Secrets

dge to the attention of Jes Staley, then the CEO of J.P. Morgan Asset Management, and helped 6 EFTA00613913 facilitate J.P. Morgan's purchase of Highbridge. The deal made Mr. Dubin a billionaire. Mr. Dubin paid Mr. Epstein a $20 million finder's fee for facilitating the transaction. D. FTC's Investmen

tart and serve as the portfolio manager of its Special Opportunities Group. In 2001, Glenn Dubin, the co-founder of Highbridge Capital Management ("Highbridge"), recruited Mr. Zwim to serve as a managing director and the senior portfolio manager of the Special Opportunities Group at Highbridge. B. DBZ B

r. Dubin's wife, and the godfather to their children. He speaks to them and sees them regularly. Mr. Epstein invested approximately $300 million in Highbridge and made other investments based on Mr. Dubin's recommendations. In 2004, Mr. Epstein brought Highbridge to the attention of Jes Staley, then the C

director and the senior portfolio manager of the Special Opportunities Group at Highbridge. B. DBZ Background In 2002, Mr. Zwirn, Mr. Dubin, and Henry Swieca (Mr. Dubin's business partner) established Highbridge/Zwim Capital Management, LLC ("Highbridge/Zwim") as a separate management company to carry ou

dge of the relationship. One introduction proved especially valuable: Mr. Epstein connected Mr. Staley with Mr. Dubin, who at the time was running Highbridge, one of the country's largest hedge funds, according to people familiar with the relationship. Mr. Epstein knew Mr. Dubin because he had once dated

e fund Highbridge Capital Management. has described Mr. Eµstein as a friend and has provided him with financial advice. Michael Atle/Bloomberg The Highbridge deal helped elevate JPMorgan's asset-management division — which at the time was under Mr. Staley's leadership — into a major player in the fast-gro

Eva Andersson, before she married Mr. Dubin. A few years later, in 2004, Mr. Staley orchestrated a deal in which JPMorgan bought a majority stake in Highbridge. Mr. Dubin, and the Highbridge co-founder Henry Swieca, became JPMorgan employees. It is not clear whether or how Mr. Epstein was compensated for h

ars later, in 2004, Mr. Staley orchestrated a deal in which JPMorgan bought a majority stake in Highbridge. Mr. Dubin, and the Highbridge co-founder Henry Swieca, became JPMorgan employees. It is not clear whether or how Mr. Epstein was compensated for helping broker that deal. "Mr. Staley has never engaged

Each of the facts and statements is true and correct. 2. In May 2005, I became the Chief Operating Officer of Highbridge Capital Management, LLC ("Highbridge"). I reported to Glenn Dubin ("Dubin"), the Chief Executive Officer of Highbridge. 3. Highbridge had a significant amount of money that was manage

investment in the D.B. Zwirn Special Opportunities Fund, L.P. ("Fund"), when the Fund was under Highbridge's management and Zwim was an employee of Highbridge. 5. During the Fall of 2006, I learned that certain accounting irregularities were uncovered at D.B. Zwim & Co. The irregularities impacted both t

e Chief Operating Officer of Highbridge Capital Management, LLC ("Highbridge"). I reported to Glenn Dubin ("Dubin"), the Chief Executive Officer of Highbridge. 3. Highbridge had a significant amount of money that was managed by Daniel B. Zwim ("Zwim") and his investment management company, D.B. Zwirn & C

t of money that was managed by Daniel B. Zwim ("Zwim") and his investment management company, D.B. Zwirn & Co, L.P. As well, Dubin and his partner, Henry Swieca, owned a significant portion of D.B. Zwim & Co., L.P. 4. Financial Trust Company, Inc. ("FTC"), which I understand was owned by Jeffrey Epstein,

1. Jeffrey Epstein and Financial Trust Company, Inc. invested hundreds of millions of dollars with Highbridge as an investment manager with its many sub-advisors from 2001 to the present. 2. Daniel B. Zwim had been one of those sub-advisors beginning in 20

ement to buy out for $30 Million Mr. interest (i.e., the interest of Dubin & Swieca Asset Management) in Mr. Zwirn's company that was managing the Highbridge managed account and used management and incentive fees paid by Highbridge in respect of its managed account to pay for a the initial portion ( 12.

ade that statement to Mr. Susman. 8. Although Dubin & Swieca Asset Management was a partner in Zwim's management entities, we do not know whether Henry Swieca was involved at all. 9. According to Mr. Zwirn, Mr. Dubin was notified that Mr. Epstein's redemption was not consistent with Mr. Zwim's understand

Page 76 1 Epstein 2 Zwirn; he's been managing the money since 2002. I 3 said I have no interest in meeting Dan Zwirn; he's 4 an employee of Highbridge. Dubin asked me to meet 5 Dan Zwirn. I said fine. 10:36:28 6 Q. And where did you meet him? 7 A. He came to my office. 8 Q. With anybody

rn. 8 Q. It's the Highbridge/Zwirn? 9 A. Would you repeat your question? 10 Q. What did you understand lockup to be? 09:11:13 11 A. With Highbridge I? 12 Q. Yes. 13 A. My understanding was a two-year lockup. 14 Q. From when to when? 15 A. From 2002 until 2004. 09:11:31 16 Q. And w

that JPMorgan purchased 10:45:49 6 Highbridge. 7 A. I believe 50 percent. 8 Q. And who owned the other 50 percent? 9 A. I believe it was Henry Swieca. 10 Q. Did he also meet with JPMorgan, to your 10:46:00 11 knowledge? 12 A. I don't know. 13 Q. Was he an active partner in Highbridge? 1

m. Epstein had a long-standing relationship with Dubin and Higbridge, who provided investment advisory services to Epstein. 24. After working for Highbridge, in 2002, Zwim started a hedge fund with Highbridge's sponsorship and assistance. Initially, the Fund was called the Highbridge/Zwim Special Opport

of the Fund's investment manager. Statement of the Claim 23. In 2002, Epstein was introduced to Daniel Zwim by Glenn Dubin. Dubin and his partner Henry Swieca started Highbridge Capital, a very successful investment management firm. Epstein had a long-standing relationship with Dubin and Higbridge, who pr

last year took office space at the GM Building, occupy- ing more than a quarter of a floor in Manhattan's most desirable skyscraper. Word is that a Highbridge deputy, Greg Elsner, is leading the effort as head of strategy. Eisner joined Highbridge in 2005 and most recently held the title of managing direc

cted to be fully operational. Dubin is best known for establishing Highbridge, a multi-strategy hedge fund operation, in 1992 with childhood friend Henry Swieca. In 2004, they sold a control- ling stake to J.P. Morgan, and in 2009 the bank bought their remaining interests in the firm. J.P. Morgan reportedly

1. Jeffrey Epstein and Financial Trust Company, Inc. invested hundreds of millions of dollars with Highbridge as an investment manager with its many sub- advisors from 2001 to the present. 2. Daniel B. Zwirn had been one of those sub-advisors beginning in 2

ade that statement to Mr. Susman. 8. Although Dubin & Swieca Asset Management was a partner in Zwirn's management entities, we do not know whether Henry Swieca was involved at all. 9. According to Mr. Zwirn, Mr. Dubin was notified that Mr. Epstein's redemption was not consistent with Mr. Zwirn's understan

ieca started Highbridge Capital Corporation, a very successful investment management firm. Epstein had a long-standing relationship with Dubin, and Highbridge provided investment advisory services to Epstein. 23. After working for Highbridge, in 2002, Zwirn started his own hedge fund with Highbridge's a

1008645v1/011585 EFTA00586235 Statement of the Claim 22. In 2002, Epstein was introduced to Daniel Zwim by Glenn Dubin. Dubin and his partner Henry Swieca started Highbridge Capital Corporation, a very successful investment management firm. Epstein had a long-standing relationship with Dubin, and High