It’s rare that I agree with the MAGA conspiracy theory loonies, but, in the case of the Epstein files, they deserve an answer about why the full folder has not been released.
In an era when history is considered what happened before last week, we are fortunate to have your perspective and your willingness to share it. This column is critical in aiding us to understand why this story is important (when, e.g., we're losing health care, medical research, humanities professors, and the establishment clause).
On this one, I’m with MAGA too. The Epstein-Wexner connection hits close to home. Jeffrey Epstein bought and sold property with Les Wexner just two miles from my family’s house off Kitzmiller Road in New Albany, Ohio. It was there, under the polished veneer of Midwest respectability, that Epstein lured artist Maria Farmer with the promise of painting murals. Instead, she was skirted away to a remote location in New Mexico where she was assaulted by Epstein and Maxwell. She is one of the few who bravely went forward with allegations of sexual assault.
In 2024, the Columbus Dispatch reported that Virginia Giuffre named Wexner himself in sexual assault claims. I remember buying my first pair of jeans from Wexner at one of his first Limited "boutiques" at the Town and Country shopping center in Columbus.
Epstein no doubt was attracted to the nubile models of Wexner's business. The story would not be so morally depraved if it weren't for the pretend show of philanthropy. Wexner owns Columbus and the cabal he cavorts with belong in caves.
Bondi is obviously working w her crack team of editors to create a fictional minute reset to back up her fictional story.
I have never been a good liar but that has to be a qualification for these positions or else they employ a dream team of lying fabricators.
I do know one thing for sure, and that is, I definitely know some of those in the files. Look closely at his Palm Beach pals - many have questionable business dealings in their past in addition to having survived the sex crazed Wall Street 80’s. These same culprits now wear cashmere sweaters around their shoulders but, having worked early on for Murdoch chasing down naughty stories, I remember who they are.
Rarely do I buy into conspiracy theories, but the Epstein so-called 'suicide' is a glaring exception. I wouldn't 100% rule out suicide, but this latest incident just increases my skepticism. And if it wasn't a suicide, then who orchestrated it?
I found it hard to believe that a self absorbed, pompous shithead like epstein would ever commit suicide.
I wonder, from a pathology/autopsy scene, is it impossible to tell if bedsheets are wrapped around an unwilling victim versus a suicide? With suicide, could one not surmise that fibers would be under the fingernails as reflexes are triggered?
I recall the Daily Beast coverage of the sweetheart deal in Florida. Then there were stories speculating about where he got his massive wealth. As always, pervs with money are untouchable, until the tide turns. Of course there was a blackmail file. Where is it?
One thing jumped out at me ever since I learned of his alleged suicide. I lived in New York for over 10 years, but all you have to do is read the papers to know that he had a client list of very, very influential people. Underage girls were a large part of it, but so was money laundering. There were a lot of people who had a vested interest in keeping Epstein silent. He would no doubt sing like a canary if he could get out of jail. It’s very easy to fake a jailhouse suicide. Dead men tell no tales.
In general, I don’t believe in conspiracies. Truth always come out. But in the case of Epstein, I can see BOTH sides of the murder/suicide conundrum happening. He could have committed suicide because the rest of his life would have been spent in prison OR he could’ve been murdered to shut him up.
I don't understand why the media - any of it - isn't reporting on the Trump's campaign transportation. His own plane couldn't be patched together with spit and glue anymore, so he brought the Lolita Express out of retirement. After Epstein's arrest the jet was parked was abandoned in an aircraft graveyard No one wanted it, for obvious reasons. It was parked intact, exactly as they found it when they arrested Epstein: chock a block full of all the same party products on Diddy's list, just smaller volumes. If those walls could talk....and the beds, and the floors - Epstein had special spongey flooring installed for spontaneous and shared interactions.
This is the most bizarre column I have ever read by Tina Brown. Very un-Tina Brown. Without your normal acerbic insight. And lacking any psychological understanding of his potential state of mind.
Occam’s razor applies here. He had means, motive and opportunity. Hitler was arrogant and unrepentant too, but also killed himself when the end was nigh.
The similar suicide of another perpetrator makes sense, and the deaths of the 3 abuse victims is part of the cycle of tragedy.
In an era when history is considered what happened before last week, we are fortunate to have your perspective and your willingness to share it. This column is critical in aiding us to understand why this story is important (when, e.g., we're losing health care, medical research, humanities professors, and the establishment clause).
On this one, I’m with MAGA too. The Epstein-Wexner connection hits close to home. Jeffrey Epstein bought and sold property with Les Wexner just two miles from my family’s house off Kitzmiller Road in New Albany, Ohio. It was there, under the polished veneer of Midwest respectability, that Epstein lured artist Maria Farmer with the promise of painting murals. Instead, she was skirted away to a remote location in New Mexico where she was assaulted by Epstein and Maxwell. She is one of the few who bravely went forward with allegations of sexual assault.
In 2024, the Columbus Dispatch reported that Virginia Giuffre named Wexner himself in sexual assault claims. I remember buying my first pair of jeans from Wexner at one of his first Limited "boutiques" at the Town and Country shopping center in Columbus.
Epstein no doubt was attracted to the nubile models of Wexner's business. The story would not be so morally depraved if it weren't for the pretend show of philanthropy. Wexner owns Columbus and the cabal he cavorts with belong in caves.
Bondi is obviously working w her crack team of editors to create a fictional minute reset to back up her fictional story.
I have never been a good liar but that has to be a qualification for these positions or else they employ a dream team of lying fabricators.
I do know one thing for sure, and that is, I definitely know some of those in the files. Look closely at his Palm Beach pals - many have questionable business dealings in their past in addition to having survived the sex crazed Wall Street 80’s. These same culprits now wear cashmere sweaters around their shoulders but, having worked early on for Murdoch chasing down naughty stories, I remember who they are.
Bondi has a history of exaggerating.
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/pam-bondi-epstein-files-maga-40383ad4
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/Yzmix
Rarely do I buy into conspiracy theories, but the Epstein so-called 'suicide' is a glaring exception. I wouldn't 100% rule out suicide, but this latest incident just increases my skepticism. And if it wasn't a suicide, then who orchestrated it?
I found it hard to believe that a self absorbed, pompous shithead like epstein would ever commit suicide.
I wonder, from a pathology/autopsy scene, is it impossible to tell if bedsheets are wrapped around an unwilling victim versus a suicide? With suicide, could one not surmise that fibers would be under the fingernails as reflexes are triggered?
There’s a book in this. The articles might have landed at the wrong time, but now is the moment for a book by you and Conchita
Thank you for not backing down after Epstein threats.
I recall the Daily Beast coverage of the sweetheart deal in Florida. Then there were stories speculating about where he got his massive wealth. As always, pervs with money are untouchable, until the tide turns. Of course there was a blackmail file. Where is it?
I’ve yet to see a photo of Epstein that doesn’t make my skin crawl.
One thing jumped out at me ever since I learned of his alleged suicide. I lived in New York for over 10 years, but all you have to do is read the papers to know that he had a client list of very, very influential people. Underage girls were a large part of it, but so was money laundering. There were a lot of people who had a vested interest in keeping Epstein silent. He would no doubt sing like a canary if he could get out of jail. It’s very easy to fake a jailhouse suicide. Dead men tell no tales.
In general, I don’t believe in conspiracies. Truth always come out. But in the case of Epstein, I can see BOTH sides of the murder/suicide conundrum happening. He could have committed suicide because the rest of his life would have been spent in prison OR he could’ve been murdered to shut him up.
Either is possible…
Everyone should read Tina Brown. Seriously.
I don't understand why the media - any of it - isn't reporting on the Trump's campaign transportation. His own plane couldn't be patched together with spit and glue anymore, so he brought the Lolita Express out of retirement. After Epstein's arrest the jet was parked was abandoned in an aircraft graveyard No one wanted it, for obvious reasons. It was parked intact, exactly as they found it when they arrested Epstein: chock a block full of all the same party products on Diddy's list, just smaller volumes. If those walls could talk....and the beds, and the floors - Epstein had special spongey flooring installed for spontaneous and shared interactions.
To think what trump has at his discretion to eliminate this issue-poof! All on the taxpayers’ dime. America loves its villains.
This is the most bizarre column I have ever read by Tina Brown. Very un-Tina Brown. Without your normal acerbic insight. And lacking any psychological understanding of his potential state of mind.
Occam’s razor applies here. He had means, motive and opportunity. Hitler was arrogant and unrepentant too, but also killed himself when the end was nigh.
The similar suicide of another perpetrator makes sense, and the deaths of the 3 abuse victims is part of the cycle of tragedy.
Thank for this informative piece. The story is so creepy I didn’t follow it closely at the time.