Epstein Secrets

eams' former Chairman of the Board of Directors, Alan Greenberg. After leaving in 1981, Epstein continu

atively re-confirmed and that Bear Steams stood behind its valuations. In fact, Spector, following a pattern of deceit also practiced by Ciofli and Tannin, as the government's allegations detail, falsely told Epstein that Spector intended to purchase additional interests in the Enhanced Fund. Epstein d

personal and professional relationships with both Alan Greenberg, former Chairman of the Board, and Jim

in repeatedly refers to Ralph Cioffi and Matthew Tannin, the Funds' managers, as "indicted fraudsters." As Epstein is now no doubt aware, Cioffi and Tannin were acquitted of all charges on November 10, 2009. 10 Epstein also alleges — correctly — that Spector approved an investment of $25 million of the

ANTS' SCIENTER 112 A. James E. Cayne 112 B. Alan D. Schwartz 115 C. Samuel L. Molinaro. Jr. 1

the entire subprime market is toast ... If AAA bonds are systematically downgraded then there is simply no way for us to make money- ever." 201. Tannin concluded that "caution would lead us to conclude the [CDO report] is right and we're in bad shape." On May 13, 2007, Tannin reiterated to another B

after being personally recruited as a trader by Alan Greenberg ("Greenberg"), Bear Stearns' former Cha

f the EL Fund to the indictment of Ralph Cioffi and Matthew Tannin, the portfolio managers of the HG Funds, it must be noted that Messrs. Cioffi and Tannin were acquitted of all charges on November 10, 2009.10 9 Every investor in the HG Fund was informed about the launch of the EL Fund, provided with th