Epstein's Kingmaker: Victoria's Secret Billionaire's Complicity Revealed

Resources

Resources & Recommendations

Podcasts

• Interesting Times by Ross Douthat (New York Times Opinion) - A podcast that has become an essential listen during the second Trump term, featuring conversations on intriguing topics. This specific episode features an interview with Julie K. Brown.

People Mentioned

• Ross Douthat (New York Times Opinion Columnist, Host of "Interesting Times") - Interviewed Julie K. Brown on his podcast.
• Julie K. Brown (Investigative Journalist, Miami Herald) - Her reporting led to the arrests of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
• Jeffrey Epstein - The central figure of the discussion, a financier and convicted sex offender whose crimes and connections are explored.
• Ghislaine Maxwell - Epstein's accomplice in predation, whose conviction is currently under appeal.
• Alex Acosta (Former US Labor Secretary, Prosecutor) - Signed off on Epstein's plea deal in 2008, and his confirmation hearing brought the case back into public attention.
• Donald Trump (Former US President) - Mentioned in relation to a birthday letter sent to Epstein, authorizing the release of grand jury testimony, and his past social connections with Epstein.
• Donald Barr (Headmaster, Dalton School) - Father of Bill Barr, notable for his connection to Epstein's early career.
• Bill Barr (Former Attorney General) - His connection to Donald Barr and Epstein's early life is noted as a "grace note" for conspiracy theorists.
• Les Wexner (Billionaire, Owner of Victoria's Secret and The Limited) - Became Epstein's primary client, contributing significantly to Epstein's wealth.
• Adnan Khashoggi (Arms Dealer) - Epstein allegedly did work for him in the 1980s, contributing to his reputation as a "fixer."
• Tony Blair (Former UK Prime Minister) - Mentioned as a high-profile figure who rode on Epstein's plane.
• Bill Clinton (Former US President) - Traveled on Epstein's plane for charitable endeavors, highlighting Epstein's cultivation of political figures.
• Robert Maxwell (British Publisher) - Ghislaine Maxwell's father, whose death in suspicious circumstances led to Epstein's connection with the Maxwell family.
• Virginia Giuffre - One of the young women who made serial allegations against Epstein and other figures, including Prince Andrew and Alan Dershowitz.
• Prince Andrew - Settled with Virginia Giuffre after allegations of sexual misconduct.
• Alan Dershowitz - Accused by Virginia Giuffre of sex crimes, he publicly and vehemently denied these allegations.
• Harvey Weinstein - His story is used as a comparison point for the Epstein case, highlighting the theme of powerful men getting away with misbehavior.

Organizations & Institutions

• New York Times Communities Fund - An annual appeal by The New York Times to raise money for charitable organizations.
• Miami Herald - The newspaper where Julie K. Brown conducted her investigative reporting on Jeffrey Epstein.
• Dalton School - A prestigious prep school in New York City where Jeffrey Epstein was a teacher in the 1970s.
• Bear Stearns - The investment firm where Epstein got a job as a trader after leaving the Dalton School.
• Victoria's Secret - A retail company owned by Les Wexner, a key client of Epstein.
• The Limited - A retail company also owned by Les Wexner.
• Clinton Foundation - Mentioned in the context of Bill Clinton seeking donations from Epstein.
• FBI - Discussed in relation to its past investigations into Epstein and the potential for releasing unredacted files.
• Department of Justice (DOJ) - Mentioned regarding its role in Epstein's plea deal and the potential for further investigation into his connections.
• US Marshall Service - Responsible for monitoring Epstein as a convicted sex offender, but allowed him to travel extensively.

Websites & Online Resources

• nytimes.com/nytfund - Website to learn more about the New York Times Communities Fund.
• NYT Cooking (nytcooking.com) - Website to find cookie week recipes.