shall 2 EFTA00804507 hereinafter be collectively referred to as the "Epstein Ponzi Companies" 6. At all relevant times, as co-conspirator with Hoffenberg, TFC and other agents of TFC, Epstein managed, and continues to control, the Epstein Ponzi Companies, which include a number of financial companies and

e financial condition. 49. In February 1993, following a lengthy investigation, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filed suit against Hoffenberg, TFC, and other TFC officials for, among other things, securities fraud through the circulation of false and misleading financial statements to investor

e financial condition. 49. In February 1993, following a lengthy investigation, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filed suit against Hoffenberg, TFC, and other TFC officials for, among other things, securities fraud through the circulation of false and misleading financial statements to investor