Epstein Secrets

r Accused of Cyberstalking U.S. Partner • FBI Warns of Cybercriminals Using Fake FBI Crime Reporting Portals OTHER FBI NEWS • Former U.S. Attorney Defends Epstein's 2008 Plea Deal in Hours-Long Appearance on Capitol Hill • Could Russia 'Burn Bags' and a 'Mess' in New Jersey Derail Tracci's Bid for U.S. Attorne

ea Deal in Hours-Long Appearance on Capitol Hill CNN (09/21, Grayer) reported that former U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta defended his 2008 plea deal with Jeffrey Epstein during a six-hour closed-door session with the House Oversight Committee, arguing the decision was based on concerns about losing at trial and wheth

etheart deal" despite testimony that about 40 women had come forward with abuse allegations. According to the article, Acosta insisted he never met Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell and denied ever seeing President Donald Trump's name in any related documents, while committee chairman Rep. James Comer said A

e My News LA (09/19, Staff Writer) reported that Jeffrey Spencer, a former FBI technician in Los Angeles,

rector for cyber operations, Brian Vorndran, who left the public sector and joined Microsoft as the firm's deputy CISO in May. Veteran FBI official Brett Leatherman announced in a Linkedln post that he was selected to take over the role in June, writing that "FBI Cyber sits at the intersection of law enforcement

Nearly 30,000 Jobs, Far Fewer Than Planned • U.S. Physician Groups Sue Kennedy Over Vaccine Policy WASHINGTON SCHEDULE EFTA01655248 IN THE NEWS Epstein 'Client List' Doesn't Exist, Justice Department Says, Walking Back Theory AG Bondi Had Promoted The Associated Press (07/07, Tucker, Richer) reporte

ivate jet flight logs and people associated with Epstein. "Yes, she was saying the entirety of all of the paperwork, all of the paper in relation to Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. That's what the attorney general was referring to. And I'll let her speak for that," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Mond

er, Richer) reported that the DOJ has stated that Jeffrey Epstein did not maintain a "client list" of indi

or breach are "largely contained" and "dormant" in the networks, "locked into the location they're in" and "not actively infiltrating information," Brett Leatherman, the top FBI cyber official, stated. According to the article, Leatherman said in a recent interview that that doesn't mean the hackers, known as Sa

s (07/09, Thrush, Barnes), the Washington Post (07/09, Roebuck, Stein, Nakashima), and the Washington Times (07/09, Picket). What to Know About the Jeffrey Epstein Saga CNN (07/09, Rabinowitz) reported that Jeffrey Epstein was a billionaire and convicted sex offender who was accused of sex trafficking and pedophili

as accused of sex trafficking and pedophilia, and had connections to powerful individuals, including Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump. Epstein died in his jail cell in 2019, with his death ruled a suicide, but many conspiracy theories have emerged questioning the circumstances of his death

John Brennan, James Comey • Continued Reporting: Jeffrey Epstein Coverage COUNTERTERRORISM • Rhode Islan

Continued Reporting: Salt Typhoon 'Largely Contained' in Telecom Networks, Says FBI Official Inside Towers (07/09, Stimson) reported that the FBI's Brett Leatherman says the Salt Typhoon hackers are "largely contained" and "dormant" in telecom networks, but still pose a threat. According to the article, nine U.S

Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino. News Nation Now (07/09, Djordjevic) reported that Sigrid McCawley, an attorney representing people suing Jeffrey Epstein's former accountant — one of the last Epstein cases in federal court — believes the government is sitting on a "treasure trove" of information regard

as accused of sex trafficking and pedophilia, and had connections to powerful individuals, including Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump. Epstein died in his jail cell in 2019, with his death ruled a suicide, but many conspiracy theories have emerged questioning the circumstances of his death

John Brennan, James Comey • Continued Reporting: Jeffrey Epstein Coverage COUNTERTERRORISM • Rhode Islan

Continued Reporting: Salt Typhoon 'Largely Contained' in Telecom Networks, Says FBI Official Inside Towers (07/09, Stimson) reported that the FBI's Brett Leatherman says the Salt Typhoon hackers are "largely contained" and "dormant" in telecom networks, but still pose a threat. According to the article, nine U.S

nas Epstein Estate For 'Birthday Book' With Alleged Trump Note USA TODAY (08/25, Collins) reported that the House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed Jeffrey Epstein's estate for documents, including a "birthday book" that allegedly contains a note from President Donald Trump. According to the article, the committ

sident Donald Trump. According to the article, the committee is investigating possible mismanagement of the federal government's investigation into Epstein and his former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as potential violations of ethics rules related to elected officials. The estate has until Sep

that the House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed Jeffrey Epstein's estate for documents, including a "bir

ny," said Acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew R. Galeotti of the Justice Department's Criminal Division. FBI Cyber Division Assistant Director Brett Leatherman added, "This case underscores the importance of identifying insider threats early and engaging proactively with law enforcement to mitigate risks."

stein Victims Speak Out The Wall Street Journal (09/03, Safdar, Li) reported that President Trump has labeled efforts to release more details about Jeffrey Epstein as a "hoax", despite victims speaking out about their abuse and calling for transparency. According to the article, Republican Rep. Thomas Massie an

blican Rep. Thomas Massie and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna are collecting signatures to force a vote compelling the Justice Department to turn over its Epstein documents. Epstein's victims, including hared their stories and demanded the release of o c u n l i f f m w v f f P i m a ot .I.Msanes an

as labeled efforts to release more details about Jeffrey Epstein as a "hoax", despite victims speaking out

ince at least 2019, these actors conducted a significant cyber-espionage campaign, breaching global telecommunications privacy and security norms," Brett Leatherman, head of the FBI's Cyber Division, said in a pre- recorded statement. "Beijing's indiscriminate targeting of private communications demands our stron

l Bondi clashed heatedly with Senate Democrats during a Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday, defending her July 6 decision not to release further Jeffrey Epstein files while turning her criticism on several lawmakers, including Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse and Dick Durbin. AG Bondi accused Whitehouse of making "s

salacious remarks" about President Trump and questioned whether he was "concerned" about his own ties to Reid Hoffman, whom she described as "one of Epstein's closest confidants," while also blasting Durbin for allegedly blocking the disclosure of Epstein's flight logs in 2023. According to the article,

ending her July 6 decision not to release further Jeffrey Epstein files while turning her criticism on sev

er the ransomware group Clop launched "mass extortion" attacks exploiting the flaw. According to the article, FBI Cyber Division Assistant Director Brett Leatherman said the vulnerability was being actively exploited and urged companies to act quickly, while Mandiant confirmed several successful breaches using p