Netflix's latest true crime docuseriessensation is Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, which tells the story of convicted sex offender and billionaire Jeffrey Epstein and the events that led up to the investigation and arrest, and the aftermath of his death. The docuseries also looked at Epstein's early life and career, as well as an incident that was reported to the FBI way back in the 90s.
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With just four one-hour parts, this miniseries is enthralling and shocking. And, even if you have been keeping on top of the case, there are a few things revealed that you might not have known.
Usually, you hear about pyramid schemes as they relate to money and the sale of goods. But, apparently, Epstein was reportedly running a sort of pyramid scheme that involved sourcing and selling women.
According to accounts by several of his accusers, he would offer girls money for massages, and, when they arrived, he would sometimes sexually abuse them and offer them money if they brought more girls to him. This went on and on in a reported spiderweb of recruitment. One accuser, Haley Robson, alleges that she alone recruited about two dozen girls.
Two women accused Epstein of sexual abuse way back in 1996 and even approached a journalist from Vanity Fair about it, Vicky Ward. After much investigation and a story, Ward says she had written the piece but any mention of the women and the alleged incidents were removed before publication.
Graydon Carter, editor-in-chief at the time, says Ward's reporting simply came too late in the press process and did not meet the publication's "legal threshold." Ward, however, says it was pressure and threats that led to the decision.
Maxwell, Epstein's long-time girlfriend and companion, allegedly threatened and intimidated Maria Farmer, Epstein's first accuser from 1996. After returning to New York, Farmer claims Maxwell would call her to threaten, implying that she was being watched.
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Farmer says the calls kept coming for years until she finally decided to move to North Carolina and change her name.
For some time, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, one of Epstein's accusers and a woman who worked with him for years, has claimed that she was prostituted out to Prince Andrew. He has vehemently denied these accusations even though a photo was released of the two of them together.
In the docuseries, Steve Scully, a former employee of Epstein's who worked on telecommunication services at his Virgin Islands home, says he saw Prince Andrew grinding against a topless woman at the pool. After looking at photos, he confirmed the woman was indeed Giuffre, according to his recollection.
While Bill Clinton has long denied knowing Epstein very well, flight logs revealed in the documentary suggest that he was on Epstein's private plane 26 times. There was also at least one photo of him on the plane.
Additionally, Scully also reports having seen Clinton on the Little St. James private island once before, sitting on the living room porch area, which he referred to as being Epstein's favorite spot. He doesn't recall seeing anyone else there at the time. Giuffre also confirmed having seen Clinton on the property before, though never doing anything improper. A Clinton spokesperson, however, denies he was there.
If there was ever any question as to Epstein's character and attitude, it was chilling to see in the clips from his 2016 deposition. As he was asked question after question about his alleged involvement with underage girls, and even private details about his body, he simply answered invoking his constitutional rights.
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This, he noted, was on the advisement of his legal team. But, one would think that, if you're innocent of such horrendous accusations, you'd answer with a vehement denial of the claims.
Giuffre reports that Ghislaine approached her one time saying that she and Epstein would like to have a child together but they wanted Giuffre to birth the child and give it up to them. Giuffre was reluctant, but she agreed, provided she could get her masseuse certificate first.
After they agreed and sent her to Thailand to get her certificate, Giuffre met and fell in love with a man, got married, and called Epstein saying she would not return.
It's no secret that many conspiracy theorists have said they don't believe Epstein really committed suicide in his cell. While the docuseries doesn't suggest it was murder or suicide either way, it does explore the potential of another truth.
Forensic pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht, who was hired by Epstein's brother to investigate his death, says he found three fractures in Epstein's hyoid bone that he claims would be impossible to happen from someone leaping from their bunk bed.
While his alleged victims will never be able to look him in the eye and see him sent to jail for life, they also won't be able to get any money for their pain and suffering. Just a few days before his death, Epstein transferred all of his money to the US Virgin Islands.
The total sum was about $577 million, and, with the funds being there, the women will have a hard time ever seeing a dime.
After Epstein's death, the judge ruled that, even though he couldn't be tried, a hearing would still take place so the women could tell their stories and be heard. Those who were present went up, one by one, to discuss what he had done to them.
Many expressed that this gave them much-needed closure and they appreciated the judge giving them the opportunity and sitting and listening attentively to every word.
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