Epstein Secrets

Managing director Matt Marady will leave his post as Silver Creek Capital's See GRAPEVINE on Back Page Dubin Taps Deputy to Run New Family Office Glenn Dubin, the legendary co-founder of Highbridge Capital, is establishing a family office to manage his personal fortune. The startup, Dubin & Co., last yea

erating officer for hedge fund products. He joined Dubin & Co. early last year. It's unclear when the new firm is expected 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 c

aunches 4th Vehicle A fund operator that specializes in buying collateralized debt obligations has raised $45 million via its latest offering. The Dublin manager, Crystal Funds, held a final close this month for BK Opportunities Fund, a closed-end vehicle that will buy CDOs from banks and other finan

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

ERITEXT REPORTING COMPANY www.veritext.com EFTA00299100 Page 17 1 Epstein 2 Q. And with whom did you structure that 3 transaction? 4 A. Glenn Dubin. 5 Q. I'm sorry? 09:16:16 6 A. Glenn Dubin. 7 Q. So -- 8 A. This was a Highbridge -- you're asking 9 me about Highbridge I; is that cor

d not 15 describe as very good friends. 10:31:31 16 A. I'm sorry to hear that, but I'm not 17 surprised. 18 Q. When were they married, the Dubins? 19 A. Around 18 years ago. 20 Q. Did you attend the wedding? 10:32:01 21 A. Yes. 22 Q. And the first time you did business 23 with Mr

ge by 8 JPMorgan. 9 Q. When you say Highbridge and JPMorgan 10 met, who at Highbridge met with JPMorgan? 10:43:54 11 A. I don't know. 12 Q. Glenn Dubin? 13 A. Yes. 14 Q. And with whom at JPMorgan did he meet? 15 A. Jes Staley. 10:44:06 16 Q. And was that the person to whom you had 17 g

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

thwart FTC's withdrawal. 1043197v1/011585 2 EFTA00722251 6. To help convince Epstein to change his mind, Zwirn sought the help of his partner, Glenn Dubin, who owned a minority interest in the Fund's general partner. Dubin had a long-standing relationship with Epstein. 7. On November 13, 2006, Zwim a

convince Epstein to change his mind, Zwirn sought the help of his partner, Glenn Dubin, who owned a minority interest in the Fund's general partner. Dubin had a long-standing relationship with Epstein. 7. On November 13, 2006, Zwim and Dubin held a telephone conference with Epstein. During that cal

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

of Facts 2 A. Mr. Zwirn's Personal Background 2 B. DBZ Background 2 I. DBZ's Investment Strategy 3 2. Mr. Zwirn's Role at DBZ 3 3. Mr. Dubin's Involvement with DBZ 4 4. DBZ's Lock-Ups 4 C. Mr. Epstein's Relationship with Mr. Dubin 6 D. FTC's Investments in the Fund 7 E. Account

ers. In 2000, Michael Dell's investment firm hired Mr. Zwim to start 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 manage

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

Global Management is one of the world's largest private-equity firms. He discussed a major investment idea with and entrusted millions of dollars to Glenn Dubin, who ran the hedge fund Highbridge Capital Management. And, with Mr. Staley, he laid some of the early groundwork for JPMorgan to make a major acqu

shut down and Mr. Epstein sued, according to a person close to Mr. Dubin. The two men, however, continued to socialize, with Mr. Epstein joining the Dubins at their Palm Beach, Fla., home for a large Thanksgiving celebration in 2009, according to an email that Ms. Dubin sent to Mr. Epstein's probation

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

irtually no contact with Mr. Zwirn, except for a five minute face-to-face introduction and various telephone calls trying to resolve disputes. 4. Glenn Dubin negotiated and solicited each of Mr. Epstein's investments with the Zwirn fund, as well as the commissions and the other terms in respect thereof.

tein's investments with the Zwirn fund, as well as the commissions and the other terms in respect thereof. For example, at Mr. Zwirn's request, Mr. Dubin requested that Mr. Epstein pay a 2% management fee to the Zwirn fund, rather than Mr. Epstein's offer of 1.3%. In addition, Mr. Dubin solicited Mr.

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

virtually no contact with Mr. Zwim, except for a five minute face-to-face introduction and various telephone calls trying to resolve disputes. 4. Glenn Dubin negotiated and solicited each of Mr. Epstein's investments with the Zwirn fund, as well as the commissions and the other terms in respect thereof.

tein's investments with the Zwirn fund, as well as the commissions and the other terms in respect thereof. For example, at Mr. Zwirn's request, Mr. Dubin requested that Mr. Epstein pay a 2% management fee to the Zwim fund, rather than Mr. Epstein's offer of 1.3%. In addition, after the purchase of hi

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

pportunities Fund, L.P. ("Fund"), which was managed primarily by Daniel Zwim ("Zwim"). Epstein began making these investments based on the advice of Glenn Dubin, who helped start the Fund and owned a minority interest in the Fund's general partner. 1008645vI/011585 EFTA00586232 4. Between 2002 and 2005,

estment, and Zwim begged Epstein to refrain because such a redemption could cause a "run on the bank." 7. On November 13, 2006, Zwim, Epstein, and Dubin participated in a call. During the call, Zwim agreed that if Epstein would request a withdrawal of only $80 million, the Fund would honor the reque

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

ents 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 managed by Daniel B. Zwim ("Zwim")

nd 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 managed by Daniel B. Zwim ("Zwim") and his

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,