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The Epstein Chronicles

Jeffrey Epstein was a multi millionaire who had political and business ties to some of the most rich and powerful people in the world. From businessmen to politicians at the highest levels, Epstein broke bread with them all.

Yet for years the Legacy media and the rest of high society looked the other way and ignored his behavior as multiple women came forward with allegations of abuse.

Even after he was convicted and subsequently received a sweetheart deal those same so called elites welcomed him back with open arms.

Now after his death and the arrest of Maxwell, the real story is starting to come together and the curtain has begun to be drawn back and what it has revealed is truly disturbing.

From Princes to Ex Presidents, the cast of scoundrels in this play spans continents and political affiliations leaving us with a transcontinental criminal conspiracy possibly unlike any we have ever seen before.

In this podcast we will explore all of the levels of Jeffrey Epstein and his criminal enterprise.

From his most trusted assistants to obscure associates, we will leave no stone unturned as we swim through the muck searching for clarity and answers to some of the most pressing questions of the case.

From interviews with people directly involved in the case to daily updates, the Epstein Chronicles will have it all.

Just like our other project, The Jeffrey Epstein Show, you can expect no punches pulled and consistent content. We have covered the Epstein case daily(everyday since October 1st 2019) and will continue to do so until there are convictions. With a library of well over 1k shows, you can expect a ton of content coming your way including on scene reporting from the Maxwell trial and from places like Zorro Ranch.

Thank you for tuning in and I look forward to having you all along for the ride.

(Created and Hosted by Bobby Capucci)

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Latest Episodes:

Leon Black And His Epstein Related Congressional Transcript (Part 2) (7/19/26) Jul 19, 2026

Show notes

Leon Black used his appearance before the House Oversight Committee to defend his long-running relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and explain the extraordinary $158 million he paid him between 2013 and 2017. Black maintained that the money purchased legitimate tax, estate-planning and family-office services that allegedly saved him between $1 billion and $2 billion. He said Epstein deceived him about the deductibility of his fees, exaggerated his influence and repeatedly demanded more money, eventually causing Black to end their relationship in 2018. Black denied knowing about Epstein’s trafficking operation, abusing any woman, having sex with anyone underage, paying Epstein for access to women or being blackmailed by him. At the same time, he acknowledged spending considerable time around Epstein, meeting prominent figures through him and contributing a birthday poem describing Epstein’s interest in attractive women around the world. Although Black later insisted Epstein was not a “dear friend,” the birthday message itself called him exactly that and was signed “love and kisses.”
The questioning became confrontational when committee investigators turned to Black’s relationships with women and nondisclosure agreements. Black acknowledged a six-year extramarital affair and confirmed a settlement that included monthly payments, loan forgiveness and money connected to a British visa, while saying he regarded the woman’s demands as blackmail and had discussed the situation with Epstein. He and his attorneys then refused to disclose how many NDAs he had signed, their terms or who else in his social circle had such agreements, arguing that confidentiality provisions prevented him from answering during a voluntary interview. Committee officials rejected that position and served Black with subpoenas for relevant documents and a later deposition. His lawyers denounced the move as a political stunt and abruptly ended the interview before lawmakers could fully question him about the $158 million in payments or the broader allegations surrounding his association with Epstein.
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Leon Black And His Epstein Related Congressional Transcript (Part 1) (7/19/26) Jul 19, 2026

Show notes

Leon Black used his appearance before the House Oversight Committee to defend his long-running relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and explain the extraordinary $158 million he paid him between 2013 and 2017. Black maintained that the money purchased legitimate tax, estate-planning and family-office services that allegedly saved him between $1 billion and $2 billion. He said Epstein deceived him about the deductibility of his fees, exaggerated his influence and repeatedly demanded more money, eventually causing Black to end their relationship in 2018. Black denied knowing about Epstein’s trafficking operation, abusing any woman, having sex with anyone underage, paying Epstein for access to women or being blackmailed by him. At the same time, he acknowledged spending considerable time around Epstein, meeting prominent figures through him and contributing a birthday poem describing Epstein’s interest in attractive women around the world. Although Black later insisted Epstein was not a “dear friend,” the birthday message itself called him exactly that and was signed “love and kisses.”
The questioning became confrontational when committee investigators turned to Black’s relationships with women and nondisclosure agreements. Black acknowledged a six-year extramarital affair and confirmed a settlement that included monthly payments, loan forgiveness and money connected to a British visa, while saying he regarded the woman’s demands as blackmail and had discussed the situation with Epstein. He and his attorneys then refused to disclose how many NDAs he had signed, their terms or who else in his social circle had such agreements, arguing that confidentiality provisions prevented him from answering during a voluntary interview. Committee officials rejected that position and served Black with subpoenas for relevant documents and a later deposition. His lawyers denounced the move as a political stunt and abruptly ended the interview before lawmakers could fully question him about the $158 million in payments or the broader allegations surrounding his association with Epstein.
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Mega Edition: The Names Of Alleged Participants In Epstein's Abuse Have Been Known For Years (7/19/26) Jul 19, 2026

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Virginia Roberts Giuffre named the men she said had abused her or participated in Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s trafficking operation long before the Epstein scandal became a worldwide obsession. Years before Epstein’s 2019 arrest, she had already provided names in sworn testimony, legal filings, interviews and communications with investigators, including Prince Andrew and other wealthy, politically connected figures. She described how Epstein and Maxwell allegedly used her as a teenager, moved her between properties and directed her into sexual encounters with powerful men. These allegations were not suddenly invented when the scandal exploded; many had been documented, litigated and publicly reported for years.
For a long time, however, Giuffre’s claims were treated as peripheral, inconvenient or too dangerous to pursue aggressively because the people she named possessed money, influence and access to elite institutions. She endured attacks on her credibility while repeatedly telling substantially the same story and demanding that authorities and the public examine the wider network surrounding Epstein. When sealed records were later released and public interest surged, many people reacted as though the names and allegations were new, even though Giuffre had been pointing toward them for years. The real failure was not that survivors had remained silent, but that powerful institutions, journalists and authorities had failed to listen when Virginia Roberts Giuffre was already naming names.
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Mega Edition: How Jeffrey Epstein Utilized The Modeling Industry To Abuse Women And Girls (7/19/26) Jul 19, 2026

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Jeffrey Epstein used the modeling industry as both a recruiting pipeline and a layer of legitimacy, surrounding himself with agents, scouts and young aspiring models who could be brought into his orbit under the promise of castings, introductions, travel or career opportunities. Many of these girls were teenagers, foreign nationals or newcomers with little money, limited support and an intense desire to break into a notoriously competitive business. Epstein exploited that imbalance by presenting himself as a wealthy benefactor with powerful connections, making private meetings, massages and trips appear connected to professional advancement. His relationship with modeling agent Jean-Luc Brunel was especially significant, with accusers alleging that Brunel used the promise of modeling work to introduce young women and girls to Epstein. Epstein also helped finance Brunel’s MC2 modeling agency, further entangling himself with an industry capable of providing a steady supply of vulnerable recruits.
The modeling world was particularly useful to Epstein because it normalized young women traveling alone, staying in agency-controlled apartments, attending private appointments and relying heavily on older men who claimed they could make or destroy careers. That environment allowed exploitation to be disguised as networking, mentoring or opportunity, while victims could be pressured into silence by fear of losing work, visas, housing or access to the industry. Epstein did not merely prey upon girls who happened to be models; he appears to have deliberately cultivated modeling contacts because the business placed ambitious and often isolated young women within easy reach of powerful gatekeepers. The result was an ecosystem in which glamour concealed vulnerability, professional promises blurred into sexual coercion and adults who should have protected young recruits instead helped deliver some of them into Epstein’s world.
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Mega Edition: Jes Staley Looks To Wiggle Free Of The Epstein Survivor Lawsuit (7/19/26) Jul 19, 2026

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Jes Staley asked a federal court to dismiss JPMorgan Chase’s third-party lawsuit against him, which arose from the class-action case brought by survivors who accused the bank of enabling Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation. JPMorgan sought to make Staley personally responsible for any damages it might owe, arguing that he concealed what he knew about Epstein, protected Epstein’s relationship with the bank and committed misconduct that exposed JPMorgan to liability. Staley countered that the bank was attempting to turn him into a scapegoat for institutional decisions made over many years. He argued that JPMorgan’s claims for indemnification and the return of compensation were legally defective, insufficiently supported and dependent upon allegations that had not been proven.
Staley’s motion maintained that JPMorgan could not simply transfer its potential liability to a former employee when the survivors’ claims concerned the bank’s own conduct, compliance failures and continued servicing of Epstein. His lawyers argued that the complaint failed to establish that Staley had a contractual or legal duty to reimburse JPMorgan for settlements, judgments or legal expenses connected to the Epstein litigation. JPMorgan responded that Staley had been central to the relationship, had withheld material information and should repay compensation if his alleged conduct caused the bank’s losses. Judge Jed Rakoff rejected Staley’s effort to dismiss the case, allowing JPMorgan’s claims against him to continue before the dispute was eventually resolved as part of the broader Epstein-related litigation.
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Mega Edition: Todd Blanche And The Still Unexplained Chat With Ghislaine Maxwell (Part 19-23) (7/19/26) Jul 19, 2026

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On August 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice released redacted transcripts and audio recordings of a two-day interview it conducted in July with Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year federal prison sentence for her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring. During the interview, Maxwell denied ever seeing any inappropriate behavior by former President Donald Trump, describing him as a “gentleman in all respects,” and insisted she “never witnessed the president in any inappropriate setting in any way.” She also rejected the existence of a so-called “client list,” countering years of speculation, and claimed to have no knowledge of blackmail or illicit recordings tied to Epstein.
In addition to defending high-profile figures, Maxwell expressed doubt that Epstein’s death was a suicide, while also rejecting the notion of an elaborate conspiracy or murder plot. The release of the transcripts—handled under the Trump-era Justice Department—has stirred sharp political debate. Trump allies have framed her remarks as vindication, while critics and Epstein’s survivors question her credibility, pointing to her conviction and suggesting her words may be aimed at influencing potential clemency or political favor.
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source:
Interview Transcript - Maxwell 2025.07.24 (Redacted).pdf
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Mega Edition: Todd Blanche And The Still Unexplained Chat With Ghislaine Maxwell (Part 16-18) (7/18/26) Jul 19, 2026

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On August 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice released redacted transcripts and audio recordings of a two-day interview it conducted in July with Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year federal prison sentence for her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring. During the interview, Maxwell denied ever seeing any inappropriate behavior by former President Donald Trump, describing him as a “gentleman in all respects,” and insisted she “never witnessed the president in any inappropriate setting in any way.” She also rejected the existence of a so-called “client list,” countering years of speculation, and claimed to have no knowledge of blackmail or illicit recordings tied to Epstein.
In addition to defending high-profile figures, Maxwell expressed doubt that Epstein’s death was a suicide, while also rejecting the notion of an elaborate conspiracy or murder plot. The release of the transcripts—handled under the Trump-era Justice Department—has stirred sharp political debate. Trump allies have framed her remarks as vindication, while critics and Epstein’s survivors question her credibility, pointing to her conviction and suggesting her words may be aimed at influencing potential clemency or political favor.
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source:
Interview Transcript - Maxwell 2025.07.24 (Redacted).pdf
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Prince Andrew And His Go To Move When It Comes To Impressing Women Jul 19, 2026

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Prince Andrew reportedly used private access to Buckingham Palace as a way to impress women connected to Jeffrey Epstein, with one of the most striking attractions being the opportunity to sit on the monarch’s throne. Accounts have described Andrew leading unauthorized or highly unusual private tours through restricted areas of the palace, treating spaces associated with the Crown as though they were available for his personal entertainment. One woman who worked for Epstein recalled being allowed to sit on the Queen’s throne during a palace visit, while Andrew was also reported to have shown Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and other guests around the royal residence outside normal public arrangements. The throne-room experience came to symbolize Andrew’s alleged habit of using royal status, privilege and proximity to the monarchy to impress visitors, particularly women within Epstein’s orbit.
Describing it as Andrew’s established “go-to move” goes somewhat beyond what has been publicly proven, but the available accounts suggest that allowing selected guests unusual access to royal spaces was part of the way he projected power and exclusivity. Sitting on the throne was not merely a tourist novelty; it offered women an experience almost nobody else could receive and reinforced Andrew’s position as the prince capable of opening otherwise locked doors. These episodes also raised serious questions about palace security, Andrew’s judgment and the degree to which he blurred the boundary between his public royal role and his private social life. In retrospect, the throne-room stories became another example of how Andrew allegedly used the prestige of the monarchy to entertain and impress people associated with Epstein while palace institutions failed to prevent or meaningfully scrutinize that access.
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Internal Fracture: JD Vance’s Epstein Remarks Clash With Trump's Push To Move On Jul 19, 2026

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Vice President JD Vance said he wants further investigation into certain materials within the newly released Epstein files after encountering emails that he believed raised concerns. While speaking at a public event, Vance referenced a message mentioning “pizza and grape soda,” saying it reminded him of language associated with the “Pizzagate” misdirection. He stated that his reaction was that the individual involved “should absolutely” be looked into and that he would follow up to ensure the matter had been investigated by authorities.
At the same time, Vance did not endorse "Pizzagate" itself but used the example to argue that anything potentially suspicious in the Epstein material should be examined thoroughly. The remarks come amid renewed online speculation tying Epstein documents to old conspiracy narratives, despite those theories having been widely discredited by law enforcement and investigators. His comments reflect a broader push among some officials to call for deeper scrutiny of Epstein-related communications, even as critics warn that invoking debunked theories risks fueling misinformation around the case.
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source:
JD Vance reveals plans to investigate major Epstein conspiracy theory after reading 'Pizzagate' emails
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Ghislaine Maxwell Has Her Trial Postponed After Getting Hit With A Superseded Indictment Jul 18, 2026

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Ghislaine Maxwell’s federal trial was originally scheduled to begin on July 12, 2021, but it was postponed after prosecutors filed a superseding indictment adding new sex-trafficking charges. Maxwell’s lawyers argued that the additional allegations significantly expanded the case and left them without enough time to examine the new evidence, conduct further investigations and prepare an adequate defense. U.S. District Judge Alison Nathan agreed that a limited delay was justified, particularly because pandemic restrictions had already complicated meetings between Maxwell and her attorneys and slowed the review of an enormous amount of discovery. The judge rejected the idea of forcing the defense to proceed under a compressed timetable and moved the case into the fall.
The postponement pushed jury selection into November, with opening statements eventually beginning on November 29, 2021. Although the defense had sought more preparation time, the delay also prolonged Maxwell’s detention at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where she and her lawyers repeatedly complained about restrictive and deteriorating conditions. Prosecutors maintained that they were prepared to proceed and opposed any unnecessarily lengthy postponement, while the court attempted to balance Maxwell’s right to prepare her defense against the public and the survivors’ interest in seeing the case resolved. The trial ultimately went forward more than four months after its original start date, ending with Maxwell’s conviction on five federal charges in December 2021.
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