Epstein Prosecutor DINED AT HIS HOUSE

New Epstein Files Detail Prosecutor's Post-Release Meetings [00:00]

• New information released by the House Oversight Committee includes details from Epstein files and an interview with Alex Acosta, the prosecutor involved in Epstein's plea deal.
• Matthew Menchel, chief of the criminal division of the Miami US Attorney Office and negotiator of Epstein's 2009 sweetheart deal, is listed as having dinner and meetings with Epstein years after his release.
• This raises concerns about conflicts of interest, especially given Epstein's status as a registered sex offender.
• The speaker emphasizes the impropriety of a prosecutor having such interactions with an individual they helped prosecute.

"In what world is that appropriate? You helped lock somebody away allegedly, even with the sweetheart deal for a registered sex offender, right? And then you're having dinner with that person three years later."

Leon Black's Financial Relationship with Epstein Revealed [02:50]

• The relationship between Leon Black, a Wall Street titan with a $9 billion net worth, and Jeffrey Epstein is highlighted as particularly significant and misfired.
• Black reportedly made a $150 million payment to Epstein's estate for "tax advice," though the reasons remain unclear.
• Emails show Epstein was furious with Black by 2016, as Black became reluctant to continue paying tens of millions annually.
• Epstein allegedly threw a "tantrum," calling Black "another waste of money and space" and attacking his children in emails, demanding tens of millions more.
• Despite these threats and insults, Black continued to pay significant fees and loans to Epstein over decades.

"To imply Mr. Epstein, who demanded tens of millions of dollars and received tens of millions of dollars and called his children [ __ ] and also hectored and bered him. To imply he had any influence over Mr. Black is false and patently absurd."

Alex Acosta Defends Plea Deal Amidst DOJ Scrutiny [07:38]

• Alex Acosta, the prosecutor who brokered Epstein's plea deal, stated in an interview that any trial of Jeffrey Epstein would have been a "crapshoot."
• This claim is central to his defense, as he contends he did nothing wrong and secured the best possible deal.
• However, a retroactive review by the DOJ's Office of Professional Review found that Acosta and his office acted improperly.
• Acosta, now Secretary of Labor under Trump, defends his actions by blaming victims, suggesting they were not credible enough for a trial.
• He also explicitly denies ever claiming to have belonged to intelligence agencies or having received instructions from intelligence.

"He basically was victim blaming throughout the entire. He said, 'Yeah, they weren't credible. They made stuff up. MySpace page, they were sketchy. And so that's why the sweetheart deal is the best that we could possibly get.'"

Epstein's Extensive Network and "Fixer" Role [10:36]

• An examination of Epstein's emails and appointments reveals he knew a vast array of influential people across various sectors.
• This included connections to Russian oligarchs, top Russians, Israelis, Europeans, Americans from both parties, and figures in the Wall Street and banking worlds.
• The idea that Epstein did not call in favors or have powerful friends assist him is deemed not credible by the speaker.
• The transcript suggests Epstein was performing "work" for individuals connected to the intelligence world, acting as a "fixer" with specialized skills, foreign bank accounts, and international contracts.

"There are these fixers. There are these shady characters. If you live here in DC, you're familiar with them. They do contracts for Russia. They do contracts for Qatar, for the UA. They're hired guns. They have nexuses."

Virginia Giuffre's Memoir and Prince Andrew Photo [12:47]

• A new posthumously released memoir by Virginia Giuffre, a prominent victim of Jeffrey Epstein, alleges she was "beaten, raped by a well-known prime minister."
• The New York Post reported this, but did not name the prime minister, and the detail was buried deep in their article.
• Giuffre had previously pointed to former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, who denies the allegations.
• The speaker notes that Giuffre was a troubled woman who had retracted past statements.
• However, the undeniable photo of Giuffre with Prince Andrew is presented as a key piece of evidence that cannot be dismissed, contributing to Andrew's withdrawal from public life.

"But the one thing nobody can ever get away from is the photo exists of her as a very young girl with her arm around Prince Andrew. And that photo, I'm sorry, you can't make it disappear. You just can't."

Epstein's High Fees and the Insufficiency of Denials [15:51]

• The transcript revisits the substantial fees Epstein charged Leon Black, with one mention of $40 million per year.
• Epstein was allegedly demanding $25 million upfront, or installments like "20 up front, 20 in January, 20 in July," leading to his anger when payments were delayed.
• The speaker questions how Epstein could charge such exorbitant fees for tax advice without proper licensing.
• The current state of the investigation is criticized for relying solely on the "denials of Ghislaine Maxwell," emphasizing the need for sworn testimony from figures like Leslie Wexner and Leon Black while they are still able to provide it.

"Charging $40 million to give tax advice. And estate planning and art and all this. Yeah, it's such great taste, right? Like the photo of Bill Clinton in a [ __ ] dress. Like, come on, what a joke."