Epstein Secrets

took Cana- dian heiress Wendy Belzberg on a date he hired a Rolls-Royce especially for the oc- casion. (Epstein has claimed he owned it.) In 1987. Hoffenberz, according to sources. set Epstein up in the offices he still occu- pies in the Villard House. on Madison Av- enue. across a courtyard from the rest

thed by Vanity Fair, Epstein may have good reason to keep his past cloaked in secrecy: his real mentor. it might seem, was not Leslie Wexner but Steven Jude Hoffen- berg, 57, who, for a few months before the S.E.C. sued to freeze his assets in 1993, was trying to buy the New York Post. He is cur- rently incarcerate

ue. Hoffenberg hired his new pro- tégé as a consultant at 525.000 a month, and the relationship flourished. "They trav- eled everywheie together—on Hoffenberg's plane. all around the world, they were al- ways together," says a source. Hoffenberg has claimed that Epstein confided in him. saying. for examp

t Citibank once sued him for defaulting on a $20 million loan. The article suggested that one of his business mentors and previous employers was Steven Hoffenberg, now serving a prison term after "bilking investors out of more than $450 million in one of the largest Ponzi schemes in American histo- rY%" As

the stock market, just as the 1987 crash was approach- ing. His story has subsequently changed. When asked if Wexner knew about his con- nection to Hoffenbere. Epstein said that he began working for Wexner in 1989, and that "it was certainly not the same time." Wherever and whenever it was that Ep- stein

ii caul Smith Women coat •: • •• • NYC., and Tram:- . ewelry and gloves from CI .: eoutiques nationwide, or cc - • Martha Rodriguez shoes Santa Monica. Calif., and Capitol C7cric-e N.C.; Lambertson Trues handbag cv sae: a order Bergdorf Goodman. NYC. Ghurkc -_cage ..-:hurka. NYC.. or cal!

thed by Vanity Fair, Epstein may have good reason to keep his past cloaked in secrecy: his real mentor. it might seem. was not Leslie Wexner but Steven Jude Hoffen- berg. 57. who. for a few months before the S.E.C. sued to freeze his assets in 1993. was trying to buy the New York Post. He is cur- rently incarcerated

ice a lavish lifestyle that included a mansion on Long Island. homes on Man- hattan's Sutton Place and in Florida. and a fleet of cars and planes. Hoffenbeng and Epstein had much in common. Both were smart and obsessed with making money. Both were from Brook- lyn. According to HotTenbers. the two men we

ces. set Epstein up in the offices he still occu- pies in the Villard House. on Madison Av- enue. across a courtyard from the restaurant Le Cirque. Holfenberg hired his new pro- tege as a consultant at 525.000 a month. and the relationship flourished. "They tray. eled everywhere together—on Hoffenberg's

s attention-grabbing moves was flying President Clinton and Kevin Spacey to Africa on a private jet. The article says that when Epstein worked for [Steve Hoffenberg], he cooked up some of Hoffenberg's questionable financing deals - a claim Epstein has denied. Full Text (249 words) (Copyright 2003, The New York

ed as a magazine, is even more salacious than past efforts, with a naked Heidi Klum on the cover - one hand hiding her nipples, the other holding a Santa hat over a naked man's crotch. The tag line reads: "180 pages of sex and Xmas fun! Heidi Klum adds inches, Spike Lee catches it on tape, Larry Flynt

ners and Citigroup. • Rumors that he left Bear Stearns under an SEC inquiry cloud. • Also rumored to have been a spook of some sort. • Mentored by Steven Hoffenberg "now serving a prison term after 'bilking investors out of more than $450 million in one of the largest Ponzi schemes in American history.' • His r

thed by Vanity Fair. Epstein may have good reason to keep his past cloaked in secrecy: his real mentor. it might seem, was not Leslie Wexner but Steven Jude Hoffen- berg, 57, who, for a few months before the S.E.C. sued to freeze his assets in 1993, was trying to buy the New York Post. He is cur- rently incarcerated

que. Hoffenberg hired his new pro- tege as a consultant at 525.000 a month. and the relationship flourished. "They trav- eled everywhere together—on Hoffenberg s plane. all around the world, they were al- ways together.- says a source. Hoffenberg has claimed that Epstein confided in him. saying. for examp

theawarenesscenter.org/Epstein_Jeflrey.html 4/25/2007 EFTA01661625 Case of Jeffrey Epstein - Billionaire Financier (New York, NY; Palm Beach, FL; Santa... Page 24 of 32 beverages. Another resident thanked Reiter for shutting off his car's headlights in his driveway, saying a valet must have been at

thed by Vanity Fair, Epstein may have good reason to keep his past cloaked in secrecy: his real mentor. it might seem, was not Leslie Wexner but Steven Jude Hoffen- berg, 57, who, for a few months before the S.E.C. sued to freeze his assets in 093, was trying to buy the New York Asst. He is cur- rently incarcerated

dollars," Stroll has said. Hoffenberg, says a close friend, "really liked Jeffrey... Jeffrey has a way of getting under your skin, and he was under Hoffenberg's." Also appealing to Hoffenberg were Epstein's social connections; they included oil mogul Cece Wang (father of the designer Vera) and Mohan Murja

person in charge or the trans- actions. and Mitchell Bracer was assisting him with it in coordination on behalf or the insurance companies' money." Hoffinberg, claimed at the time. At one point. according to Hoffinberg. a broker forged the documents necessary for a SI.S million check to be written on in

ed as a magazine, is even more salacious than past efforts, with a naked Heidi Klum on the cover - one hand hiding her nipples, the other holding a Santa hat over a naked man's crotch. The tag line reads: "180 pages of sex and Xmas fun! Heidi Klum adds inches, Spike Lee catches it on tape, Larry Flynt

hat Citibank once sued him for defaulting on a $20 million loan. The article suggested that one of his business mentors and previous employers was Steven Hoffenberg, now serving a prison term after @ “pilking investors out of more than $450 million in one of the largest ‘Ponzi schemes in American histo- ry. ;

siness mentors and previous employers was Steven Hoffenberg, now serving a prison term after @ “pilking inves

| extravagant world Epstein built over : time. In New Mexico, he constructed a | 27,000-square-foot hilltop mansion ona 10,000-acre ranch outside Santa | Fe. Many believed itto be the largest | home in the state. handle . “In Palm Beach, he bought a | waterfront home on El Brillo Way. . And he own

ce of the extravagant world Epstein built over time. In New Mexico, he constructed a 27,000-square-foot hilltop mansion onai0,000-acre ranch outside Santa Fe. Many believed itto be the largest home in the state. In Palm Beach, he bought a waterfront home on Ei Brillo Way. And he owns a 100-acre private

that Citibank once sued him for defaulting on a $20 million loan. The article suggested that one of his business mentors and previous employers was Steven Hoffenberg, now serving a prison term after “bilking investors out of more than $450 million in one of the largest Ponzi schemes in American histo- ry. | As h

usiness mentors and previous employers was Steven Hoffenberg, now serving a prison term after “bilking investo

t. successes and © ‘ _ as is his record of jel was evolving, He'd charge 4 i itages. 108 HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021967 --- PAGE BREAK --- CHAPTER 27 Steven Hoffenberg: July 10, 1987 nie Madoff, there was Steven Hoffenberg. In 1987, Hoffenberg was the head of Towers Financial ny that bought debts, such as unpaid d

s. 108 HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021967 --- PAGE BREAK --- CHAPTER 27 Steven Hoffenberg: July 10, 1987 nie Madoff, there was Steven Hoffenberg. In 1987, Hoffenberg was the head of Towers Financial ny that bought debts, such as unpaid discount while pressing the debtors the company fift efore there was Ber Cor

fashion magazine, Vogue. 142 One cover of Vanity F superstar. And a single tl down a corporate overlorc Carter’s easy to recogr a lion’s mane. The Santa ¢ tailored bespoke suit. He v be more serious about hi: heavily on him this montl to Vicky Ward, an English ity Fair. He'd meant for it pregnant with

ourt, the terms of the final agreement kept secret. del was evolving. He’d charge 4 flat” itages. 108 HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022078 --- PAGE BREAK --- Hoffenberg began pax month for Epstein’s exper The SEC had already tling with him out of cou a securities. But Hoffenberg In the 1980s, several n CHAPTER

mpanies ee risky, but very often tl profit. Yet another thing Hol American World Airways. its downward trajectory, t For Hoffenberg,’ the ; huge. Steven Hoffenberg: July 10, 1987 re was Steven Hoffenberg. head of Towers Financial ch as unpaid efore there was Bernie Madoff, the In 1987, Hoffenberg was the n, a

is an old, Anna Wintour © ot One cover of Vanity F superstar. And a single tl down a corporate overlorc Carter’s easy to recogr a lion’s mane. The Santa ( tailored bespoke suit. He v be more serious about hi: heavily on him this montl to Vicky Ward, an English ity Fair. He’d meant for it pregnant with