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

ar any conversa- 07/26/17 Page 17 of 151 Public Records Request No.: 17-295 ?Jeffrey Epstein lions between Mr. Cayne and anyone else re- garding St. Joe Minerals? A: No. And still later in the questioning comes this exchange: Q: Have you had any type of business deal- ings with Mr. Cayne? A: There's no re

the S.E.C. seemed to be especially interested in was whether there was a con- nection between Epstein's leaving and the alleged insider trading in St. Joe Minerals by other people at Bear Stearns: Q: Sir, are you aware that certain rumors may have been circulating around your firm in con- nection with your 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

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

? A: No. Q: Did you happen to overhear any comma- matC. :003 EFTA00260617 .relliev Epstein (ions between Mr. Cayne and anyone else re- garding St. Joe Minerals? A: No. And still later in the questioning comes this exchange: Q: Have you had any type of business deal- ings with Mr. Cayne? A: There's no re

the S.E.C. seemed to be especially interested in was whether there was a con- nection between Epstein's leaving and the alleged insider trading in St. Joe Minerals by other people at Bear Steams: Q: Sir, arc you aware that certain rumors may have been circulating around your firm in con- nection with your rea

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Mitch Brater arranged the various brokerage accounts for the bonds to be placed with in New York. and I think one in Chicago. Rodman & Ren- shaw: Hoffenberg reportedly said. Then. said Hofknberg, while making it appear as though they were investing the bonds in much safer financial instruments. they us

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to Hollenberg, also came up with a scheme to manipulate the price of Emery Freight stock in an at- tempt to minimize the losses that occurred when Hoffenberfs bid went wrong and the share price began to fall. This was alleged to have invoked multiple clients' accounts con- trolled by Epstein. Everiuzilly

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. Epstein has denied he ever had any deal- ings with anyone from the insurance com- panies. But Richard Allen says he recalls talking to Epstein at Holfenberg's direction and telling him it was urgent they retrieve the missing bonds for a state examination. According to Allen, Epstein said, "NWT get the

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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

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is the "technician." m- 09/12/2019 ecuting the schemes, although, having no broker's license, he had to rely on others to make the trades. Much of Hoffcnberg's sub- sequent testimony in his criminal case has proven to be false. and Epstein has claimed he was merely asked how the bids could be accomplish

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unearthed 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 Hoffenberg, 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 currently incarcerated in

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 Murjani

r have any conversation with you about St. Joe Minerals? Q: Did you happen to overhear any conversations between Mr. Cayne and anyone else regarding St. Joe Minerals? And still later in the questioning comes this exchange: Q: Have you had any type of business dealings with Mr. Cayne? A: There’s no relationship

What the S.E.C. seemed to be especially interested in was whether there was a connection between Epstein’s leaving and the alleged insider trading in St. Joe Minerals by other people at Bear Stearns: Q: Sir, are you aware that certain rumors may have been circulating around your firm in connection with your reason

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

y conversation with you about St. Joe Minerals? A: No. Q: Did you happen to overhear any conversations between Mr. Cayne and anyone else regarding St. Joe Minerals? A: No. And still later in the questioning comes this exchange: Q: Have you had any type of business dealings with Mr. Cayne? A: There's no relat

earthed 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 Hoffenberg, 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. EFTA00204654 Page 6 The Tal

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

y conversation with you about St. Joe Minerals? A: No. Q: Did you happen to overhear any conversations between Mr. Cayne and anyone else regarding St. Joe Minerals? A: No. EFTA00204656 Page 8 The Talented Mr. Epstein;Lately, Jeffrey Epstein's high-ying style And still later in the questioning comes this ex

in left the firm were not obviously prosperous ones. His luck didn't seem to change until he met Hoffenberg. One of Epstein's first assignments for Hoffenberg was to mastermind doomed bids to take over Pan American World Airways in 1987 and Emery Air Freight Corp. in 1988. Hoffenberg claimed in a 1993 hea

: No; nor do I anticipate any. Q: Mr. Epstein, did anyone at Bear Stearns tell you in words or substance that you should not divulge anything about St. Joe Minerals to the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission? A: No. Q: Has anyone indicated to you in any way, either directly or indirectly, in words