Behind the Bastards

Part Two: Jeffrey Epstein: Pimp to the Powerful

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Mar 21, 2019
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INSIGHT

Epstein's Mansion as Power Symbol

  • Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan mansion is the largest private home in the borough, occupying an entire city block.
  • The opulence, including rows of framed eyeballs and a stuffed black poodle on a piano, reflects his bizarre flexing of wealth and power.
ANECDOTE

Mother's Trust and Fear of Epstein

  • A mother trusted Epstein with her daughters, believing his scientific philanthropy and social connections made him safe.
  • She later feared retaliation as Epstein's power could 'make your daughters look ridiculous' or harm them.
INSIGHT

Science Status Masks Abuse

  • Epstein's association with respected scientific figures provided a veneer of respectability.
  • This cloaked his predatory actions, misleading people about his true nature.
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