Epstein Secrets

I • EFTA01682184 Page 1 of 1 EPSTEIN'S SUBPRIME EXPOSURE By RODDY BOYD July 17, 2007 — Jeffrey Epstein, one of the world's most reclusive investors, appears to have gotten his ultra-r

682223 Ron Burkle vs. Jeffrey Epstein: Probable Cause Considering why Ron Burkle now supposedly "detests" former dinner companion and alleged sex pery Jeffrey Epstein. the most obvious explanation was that Burkle passed judgment on Epstein's bedroom proclivities. However, the real reason for their split may go ba

ng the case to a grand jury, instead of charging Mr. Epstein so he could face a trial. In that case, evidence

OSITION MAIN COURTROOM BRANCH 11F MCSORLEY, JUDGE SANDRA K Case Parties Seq 1 Assoc Expn Date Type DEFENDANT ID Z4167391 Name EPSTEIN, JEFFREY E 1 22- {ATTORNEY TATTY I ATTORNEY, Aliases: none Aliases: none) http://courtcon.co.palm-beach.fl.us/p1s/jivvp/c1c_public_gry_doct.cp_dktrpt_docket_

ELONY/MISD ARRAIGN Filing Date: 06-OCT-2006 Filing Party: Disposition Amount: Docket Text: X/JIFA FELONY-MISDEMEANOR ARRAIGNMENT RECORD DEF IS EPSTEIN JEFFREY E LEGACY CASE NUMBER: 41673917332767 PRAECIPE AND WAIVER FILED BY: DATE: 082206 DATE: JUDGE: COURT: DEFENSE ATTY: PD APPT: DEFENDANT PRESENT: PLEA:

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ter Sunday, May 20, 2007 Part-time Palm Beacher Jeffrey E. Epstein still faces a felony charge of solicitati

ch mansion, a 26,000-acre Mexico City estate and a priceless Picasso, the exact origins of his fortune are not clear ? although through his company, J. Epstein and Co, he manages the fortunes of around 15 clients with at least £500million in assets. But while he Indulged Ghislaine financially, Epstein ? lik

remains for Epstein is yet to be seen. The Palm Beach Police Department has asked the FBI to investigate the case. It also has returned the $90,000 Epste donated in 2004. In New York, candidates for governor and state attomey general have vowed to return a total of at least $60,000 in campaign contr

the law. Epstein's Virgin Islands-based money-management firm, Financial Trust Company, is listed in the SEC filing as a "beneficial owner" of the Bear Stearns High-Grade Structured Credit Strategies Enhanced Leverage fund. A January filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission describes Epstein's firm as having "the power

stein attorney, pro- vided the state attorney's of- fice with information gleaned from the myspace.com Web site two years ago showing that some of Epsteink alleged victims boasted of their alco- hol and marijuana use. Herman said the girls backgrounds aren't relevant to Epsteint purported be- havior.

L: Abstract (Document Summary) fait& Leslie Wexner, founder and chair of the Limited clothing-store chain, bought the place in 1989 for $15,000. [Jeffrey Epsteinj's mentor and one of his clients, Wexner is rumored to have sold the palatial digs to him for just $1. Epstein quickly spent $10 million to gut the pla

November: "This case is absolutely • going to end without a trial within the next two months." He was wrong, but Mr. Gold- berger remains on Mr. Epsteink • payroll, feigning moral outrage at two lawsuits filed this year against • the- Manhattan money manager. The lawsuits allege sexual exploita- ti

man said. "I do anticipate more cases," he said. In the latest litigation, Jane Doe No. 3 alleges that she was recruited lege student, to give Epste money at his waterfront home late in 2004 or early in 2005. The lawsuit alleges that, while on the massage table, Epstein sexually touched Jane

7 EFTA00188324 Describe your relationship with Mr. Epstein. How long have you known Mr. Epstein? How did yo

maga- zine in 2002. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side. , No doubt about it, Jeffrey enjoys his social life." Investigation leads to Epstein teenage girt alter a high school 'drama performance. Others were given rental cars. One,

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d to her bra and panties and gave hint a massage. Epstein gave the 14-year- old $300 and she and the oth-• eft, she said. She said told her that Fpctein ep er $200 that day. Other. girls .told similar stories. In most accounts; the EPAsn time's,Peis° Sarah now tat 27, escorted the s :o Ep- st

ntentional infliction of emo- tional distress. • "She felt intimidated. She felt scared," Herman said. Jane Doe No. 3 made only the one visit to Epsteinb home, he said. "It's just another copycat lawsuit filed by the same lawyer who appears less interested in the truth than in grandstanding with

as opted to prop up that entity with $1.6 billion in loans (see BusinessWeek.com, 6/22/07, "Bear Stearns to the Rescue—Sort Of"). The four-year-old Bear Stearns High-Grade Structured Credit Strategies Leverage fund was down about 10% as of the end of April. Bear Stearns has suspended investor redemptions in that fund, too. The W

pstein, on behalf of FTC and COUQ, invested $15,000,000 in the HG Fund and $10,000,000 in the ABS Fund, respectively. 4 By August 2006, the value of Epstein's HG Fund investment had increased to over $20,000,000 and the value of Epstein's ABS Fund investment had increased to over $13,000,000. Ever the spe

r own speculation. Claimants Financial Trust Company, Inc. ("FTC") and The C.O.U.Q. Foundation, Inc. ("COUQ") are entities that billionaire investor Jeffrey Epstein operates from a 75-acre private island he owns in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and from offices in New York. As of June 2008, when Epstein pleaded guil

stor Jeffrey Epstein operates from a 75-acre private island he owns in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and from offices in New York. As of June 2008, when Epstein pleaded guilty to two felonies and was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment, he had over 25 years of Ttperience as an investment adviser. FTC, the

billion or more. The New York Times reported: As Mr. Epstein explains it, he provides a specialized form of s

. ("COUQ") are entities that billionaire investor Jeffrey Epstein operates from a 75-acre private island h

vember 2006, Epstein caused FTC and COUQ to invest nearly $35 million in Bear Steams High-Grade Structured Credit Strategies, L.P. (the "HG Fund"), Bear Stearns High-Grade Structured Credit Strategies Enhanced Leverage, L.P. (the "EL Fund"; together with the HG Fund, the "HG Funds") and Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities Partn

rest, exceed $45 million. Introduction 2. At all times relevant to the claims stated herein, Claimant FTC was a corporation owned and managed by Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein"), a wealthy and successful investor. At all times relevant to the claims stated herein, Claimant COUQ was a private foundation managed by

million. Introduction 2. At all times relevant to the claims stated herein, Claimant FTC was a corporation owned and managed by Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein"), a wealthy and successful investor. At all times relevant to the claims stated herein, Claimant COUQ was a private foundation managed by Epstein.

imant FTC was a corporation owned and managed by Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein"), a wealthy and successful inv

ld by both the High-Grade and Enhanced Funds. Had Mr. Epstein been made aware of the true nature of what was t

t and trusted friend to many senior executives at Bear Steams. 4. In August 2006, FTC invested in excess of $20 million in a hedge fund called the Bear Stearns High-Grade Structured Credit Enhanced Leverage Fund, L.P. (the "Enhanced Fund"). Tenth months later, this investment was wiped out when the Enhanced Fund, which in the i

OR SETTLEMENT PURPOSES ONLY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE This Settlement Agreement and Release ("Agreement") is entered into by and among (a) Jeffrey Epstein, Financial Trust Company, Inc. ("FTC") and The C.O.U.Q. Foundation, Inc. ("COUQ", and together with Jeffrey Epstein and FTC, the "Claimants"), and (

ement") is entered into by and among (a) Jeffrey Epstein, Financial Trust Company, Inc. ("FTC") and The C.

e ("Agreement") is entered into by and among (a) Jeffrey Epstein, Financial Trust Company, Inc. ("FTC") an

High-Grade Structured Credit Strategies, L.P. (the "HG Fund"), WHEREAS, FTC withdrew its investment in the HG Fund and invested $20,155,344 in the Bear Stearns High-Grade Structured Credit Strategics Enhanced Leverage Fund, L.P. (the "EL Fund"); and WHEREAS, FTC invested ten million U.S. Dollars ($10,000,000) and COUQ invested

econd, we're going to name a name that is going to make writing about everything BSHGSCSEF's done and will inevitably continue to do wrong painful. Jeffrey Epstein. Yes, massage enthusiast Jeffrey Epstein is one of the bigger investors in BSHGSCSEF, because, really, how could he not be. Matthew Goldstein repor

nt firm is listed in the SEC filing as a "beneficial owner" of the BSHGSCSEF. A January filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission describes Epstein's firm as having "the power to vote or dispose of" 10% or more of the equity of the hedge fund, which raised $642 million from investors last summe

nd will inevitably continue to do wrong painful. Jeffrey Epstein. Yes, massage enthusiast Jeffrey Epstein

. Specifically, the two that lost a few billion—shocking, considering that they were run by a movie critic. We've especially been able to kick the Bear Stearns High-Grade Structured Credit Strategies Enhanced Leverage fund when it's been down because first, anyone with a name like that deserves to be stuffed in a locker and se

ultants and attorneys thereof 6. The term "Claimants" means and includes (a) Financial Trust Company, Inc.; (b) The C.O.U.Q. Foundation, Inc.; (c) Jeffrey Epstein; (d) any of their past and/or present employees, directors, representatives, agents, officers, consultants, attorneys, predecessors, successors or

All documents concerning the allegations on page 4 of the Amended Statement of Claim that "Respondent Spector ... personally solicited FTC, through Epstein, to invest in the Enhanced Fund, providing clearly misleading and false assurances about the Fund and its investment safety . . . [and] bolstered t

ny, Inc.; (b) The C.O.U.Q. Foundation, Inc.; (c) Jeffrey Epstein; (d) any of their past and/or present em

e and encompass "all," and "all" shall be understood to include and encompass "any." - 2 - KU 274066.1 EFTA00724437 10. The term "Funds" means Bear Stearns High-Grade Structured Credit Strategies, L.P., Bear Steams High-Grade Structured Credit Strategies Enhanced Leverage, L.P., Bear Stearns High-Grade Structured Credit Str

in connection therewith, makes investments in securities and other investments, which it reasonably expects to be profitable and appropriate. 6. Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein"), a Virgin Islands resident, was at all relevant times herein the president, a director, and the sole shareholder of Financial Trust. Ep

rewith, makes investments in securities and other investments, which it reasonably expects to be profitable and appropriate. 6. Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein"), a Virgin Islands resident, was at all relevant times herein the president, a director, and the sole shareholder of Financial Trust. Epstein has

y expects to be profitable and appropriate. 6. Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein"), a Virgin Islands resident, w

ts were being investigated by the press, including Landon Thomas at the New York Times, following the collapse of two Bear Stearns hedge funds, the Bear Stearns High-Grade Structured Credit Strategies Fund ("the "High-Grade Fund") and the Bear Stearns High-Grade Structured Credit Strategies Leverage Fund ("the Enhanced Fund") (c