The long, murky friendship of Jeffrey Epstein and Bill Barr



Every man has a hobby or two. Some, like stamp collecting or bowling, reveal very little about his character. Others ... well, let me point you in the direction of Donald Barr, father of former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr.

When Donald wasn’t doing his 9-to-5 work as headmaster at the exclusive New York City private school Dalton, he was busy writing some rather peculiar science fiction. His 1973 novel, "Space Relations: A Slightly Gothic Interplanetary Tale," envisions a universe where the elite indulge in the most depraved of activities.

To this day, with the exception of Ghislaine Maxwell, not a single person linked to Jeffrey Epstein has faced arrest or prosecution.

On the planet Kossar, trafficking, sexual debauchery, and the enslavement of human beings are the norm. The ruling oligarchs treat people as commodities, breeding sex slaves and subjecting them to hormone manipulation to satisfy their perverse desires.

Criminally unqualified

This reads very much like a sci-fi version of Jeffrey Epstein’s real-life empire of exploitation, with all manner of perversions facilitated by his connections to powerful elites.

I mention Epstein for a very specific reason. You see, shortly after writing his rather eccentric novel, Barr inexplicably hired the sexual predator to teach at his school. Epstein, a college dropout with no teaching experience, was criminally unqualified for the role.

Remember, this is the Dalton School we are talking about, one of the most prestigious private institutions in the United States. It has long been a breeding ground for the children of the wealthy and powerful, boasting alumni who go on to attend Ivy League universities and hold influential positions across various fields.

Such an august reputation makes the hiring of an unqualified individual like Epstein all the more baffling — until you realize that dad Donald had worked for the OSS, the forerunner of the CIA. Now, things look a little clearer. But also considerably darker.

Was Jeffrey Epstein an intelligence asset? A better question might be, how could someone without intelligence connections operate with such impunity for so many years?

The formative years

As for Donald’s son, it’s difficult to know where to begin.

The former U.S. attorney general has longstanding ties to the CIA. Early in his career, Bill Barr worked for the CIA while attending law school, specifically in the intelligence analysis and law divisions. Throughout his legal career, Barr maintained connections with the intelligence community, evident during his tenure as attorney general under George H.W. Bush, a former CIA director.

Most readers know that Bill Barr's connection to Epstein traces back to 2019, when, as U.S. attorney general, he oversaw the Justice Department during the pedophile's arrest in Florida. But again, as most readers know, appearances can be very deceptive.

Bosom buddies

Barr and Epstein go way back. As the excellent investigative reporter Nick Bryant has shown with photographic evidence, Barr and Epstein clearly attended the Interlochen Center for the Arts, a renowned arts education institution in northern Michigan, when they were kids. At the very same time.

However, when Bryant looked through the school's yearbook, he found that none of the photos had names listed. A yearbook without names is not just uncommon. It’s unheard of. Something is off.

'Raises serious questions'

In August 2019, shortly after Epstein was found dead in his prison cell, Bill Barr issued the following statement:

“I was appalled to learn that Jeffrey Epstein was found dead early this morning from an apparent suicide while in federal custody. Mr. Epstein’s death raises serious questions that must be answered.”

Indeed, they must. Such as, just how close were Bill Barr and Epstein, really? How deep did their connection go?

And for anyone thinking, "How can you criticize Bill Barr? He's on 'our team,'" let’s be absolutely clear: When it comes to the mass trafficking and exploitation of children — including victims as young as 11 — there are no teams. There's only a choice between good and evil. Either you oppose Satan or support him. I know where I stand. But do we know where Bill Barr stands?

To this day, with the exception of Ghislaine Maxwell, not a single person linked to Jeffrey Epstein has faced arrest or prosecution.

Let that sink in. Epstein masterminded one of the largest and most sophisticated trafficking rings in American history, allegedly catering to some of the world's most powerful figures, from Bill Clinton to Prince Andrew. Yet here we are in 2024, and we are no closer to justice than we were back in 2019.

Under orders?

After Epstein's arrest, Barr initially claimed a conflict of interest, citing his previous work at Kirkland and Ellis — the law firm that helped broker Epstein's notorious 2007 "sweetheart" deal with Assistant U.S. Attorney Ann Marie Villafaña.

But after a quick consultation with "ethics officials," Barr abruptly reversed his decision and inserted himself into Epstein's prosecution in Manhattan. Of course, his connections ran even deeper than a 12-year-old legal assignment. Let's not forget, Barr's father had longstanding ties to Epstein.

Why didn’t Barr fully recuse himself and allow an impartial prosecutor to take charge? Because, it seems, he was under orders not to. And who would issue such orders? Likely, his old friends at the CIA. Epstein had too much dirt on too many high-profile people. For that reason, he was almost certainly murdered. His victims will never see justice, and we will never uncover the actual truth.

Jeffrey Epstein is dead and so too are the chances of getting to the bottom of the darkest story since 9/11.

Bill Barr has some serious questions to answer. He knows this. It's high time the rest of America knew it, too.

Jeffrey Epstein's brother shares never-before-seen autopsy photos, raising new questions about Epstein's death



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Jeffery Epstein's brother told Megyn Kelly on Friday that he doesn't believe his brother committed suicide, releasing never-before-seen photos of his brother's autopsy.

Mark Epstein told Kelly that he initially believed his brother committed suicide because he had no reason to disbelieve authorities. But that changed after his brother's autopsy.

That's because Mark hired famed pathologist Dr. Michael Baden to witness the autopsy. Dr. Baden, the former New York City medical examiner, concluded that evidence on Epstein's body was not consistent with a suicide by hanging. Instead, the evidence demonstrated Epstein died from "homicidal strangulation," Dr. Baden said.

In his interview with Kelly, Mark revealed more of that evidence.

First, Mark highlighted the position that his brother was allegedly found in. The Justice Department inspector general report states:

Epstein was suspended from the top bunk in a near-seated position with his buttocks approximately 1 inch to 1 inch and a half off the floor and his legs extended straight out on the floor in front of him.

But if that were true, there would have been lividity — bluish, purple discoloration in the skin that signifies blood pooling after someone has died — in "his buttocks and especially in the back of his legs because that was the lowest point and that's where the blood would have settled," Mark said.

"But the autopsy photos show ... that his legs were clear and his buttocks were clear; there is some lividity on his back," Mark explained, showing a photo of his brother's legs during the autopsy.

"The fact that his legs are clear even if they laid him down, the blood would not have drained up from his legs into his back unless he was hung upside down," he continued. "The fact that his legs and buttocks are clear from lividity, it leads doubt to the fact he was found the way they described."

Later, Mark shared a photo of the his brother's neck, which shows a low mark that is thin and concentrated.

Mark agreed with Kelly that it does not look like a prison sheet made the bruise, but rather a garrote, rope, or wire. But it's also the location of the bruise that suggests Epstein did not hang himself, Mark said.

"You can find photographs of people hanging from old lynching photographs or old war-time photographs, the ligature ... goes high up under the chin and comes up behind the ears," Mark explained.

"And if you look at the picture [of Epstein's autopsy] ... the ligature mark on his neck is lower in the middle of his neck, and sort of goes straight back," Mark observed.

Mark said that he has tried to speak with the Justice Department about his questions and concerns, but government officials have stonewalled him.

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Epstein flight logs SUBPOENAED, but what are the chances we actually see who’s on the list?



It’s been over three years since Jeffrey Epstein died in jail, and yet we still don’t know the contents of the infamous flight logs from his private jet, controversially named the “Lolita Express.”

Naturally, people want to know who flew on that plane, as it would likely lead to incriminating evidence attached to any number of politicians, billionaires, socialites, and celebrities.

But alas, the list remains under lock and key.

However, that could change, as Tennessee Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn filed a subpoena just a few days ago “demanding that Congress gain access to [Epstein’s] flight logs from his private plane,” reports Sara Gonzales.

“Since we're in the business of issuing subpoenas now, here are a few more that I filed: a subpoena to Jeffrey Epstein's estate to provide the flight logs for his private plane. Given the numerous allegations of human trafficking and sexual abuse surrounding Mr. Epstein, I think it is very important that we identify everybody that was on that plane and how many trips they took on that plane and the destinations to which they arrived,” Blackburn stated.

“I completely agree,” says Sara, but “I don't think we will ever see those names – ever, ever, ever.”

Blaze contributor and founder/owner of Rippaverse Comics Eric July agrees, adding, “It incriminates the wrong people.”

While there are likely many people on that list who perhaps are being protected, one person the current administration and the mainstream media would love to sabotage is Donald Trump, who is said to have flown on Epstein’s plane several times.

“They always want to tie Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein first,” says Sara.

“Okay, you know who also banned him from Mar-a-Lago and from staying in any of his properties?” she continues. “Donald Trump after he found out that Jeffery Epstein had done the things that he had done.”


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New details released about Jeffrey Epstein's death, including a letter he tried to send to another 'high profile pedophile'



The Associated Press obtained hundreds of documents related to the death of convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, including details about a letter he tried to send to another "high profile pedophile."

The records said that Epstein had been struggling to adapt to life in the prison in Manhattan while awaiting a new trial for charges related to pedophile accusations. At one point, the records said he sat in a corner of his cell with his hands over his ears in an attempt to muffle the sound of water from a toilet that would not stop running.

He also tried to send a letter to Larry Nassar, the disgraced doctor for the U.S. gymnastics team who was convicted of sexually assaulting dozens of athletes.

The letter was found after his death, but the AP was unable to obtain a copy. The report said that he tried to send the letter to Nassar via mail but that it had been returned to him.

“I am not sure if I should open it or should we hand it over to anyone?” asked the investigator who found it of a prison official.

The records also said that Epstein had been agitated and unable to sleep.

The wealthy financier had spent 36 days in prison before he was found dead in his cell. Officials said he used a bedsheet to break his own neck.

Skeptics have cast doubt on the official account of his death given that he likely could have revealed extremely damaging information about the wealthy and powerful people that he entertained on his island.

The new records state that he called himself a "coward" in prison, but after being placed on a suicide watch, he told a jail psychologist that he had a "wonderful life" and "would be crazy" to commit suicide.

A medical screening said he was suffering from sleep apnea and that he did not have his sleep apnea machine in jail. He also suffered from constipation, hypertension, lower back pain, and prediabetes.

He reportedly told a jail employee that he was going to make a family call to his mother the night before he committed suicide. At that point, his mother had been dead for 15 years.

Here's more about the new information:

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Ex-cop, who shared cell with Jeffrey Epstein when he attempted suicide, convicted of 'gangland-style' murders of 4 people



An ex-cop and former cellmate of Jeffrey Epstein was found guilty of murdering four men.

After a three-week trial and two days of deliberations, a jury convicted Nicholas Tartaglione of murdering four Mexican immigrants in an alleged cocaine scheme. Tartaglione will be sentenced in October, when he will face life in prison.

The Journal News reported, "The murders resulted from Tartaglione suspecting Luna had stolen $200,000 from him as part of a planned cocaine purchase. Tartaglione, a bodybuilder, had been illegally selling steroids."

Tartaglione, a former Briarcliff Manor police officer, lured Luna to the Likquid Lounge – a bar owned by Tartaglione's brother. Accompanying Luna to the meeting on April 11, 2016, were Martin's two nephews — Miguel Luna and Urbano Santiago— and a family friend — Hector Gutierrez.

"What occurred next could only be described as pure terror, as Tartaglione tortured Martin, then forced one of his nephews to watch as Tartaglione strangled Martin to death with a zip-tie," U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said in a statement on Thursday.

Prosecutors said Tartaglione's two enforcers – bodybuilder and school security guard Joseph Biggs along with former Haverstraw police officer and strongman competitor Gerard Benderoth – restrained the men at gunpoint as they watched Tartaglione kill Luna.

The three kidnapped men were taken to a remote wooded area where they were forced to kneel and were executed with gunshots to the back of the head, according to court documents. Tartaglione then buried all four murdered men in a mass grave at an Orange County farm rented by the ex-cop.

Then-federal prosecutor Preet Bharara described the murders as "gangland-style" executions.

Williams said, "Tartaglione’s heinous acts represent a broader betrayal, as he was a former police officer who once swore to protect the very community he devastated."

Biggs testified at the trial. Benderoth died by suicide when police attempted to arrest him in 2017.

Tartaglione's attorney Bruce Barket said, "Nick was disappointed. He had great hope that he'd be exonerated. As everyone knows, guilty verdicts are what proceeds every wrongful conviction reversal. So he remains hopeful that the system will one day vindicate his position, which from day one has been he's not guilty."

Tartaglione made national headlines in July 2019 for being the cellmate of Jeffrey Epstein. The convicted pedophile was found semiconscious with marks on his neck in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan.

Two sources told NBC News that Epstein attempted to commit suicide by hanging himself. However, a third source said Epstein's injuries weren't very serious and may have been staged to get a transfer to another facility. A fourth source noted that Epstein may have been assaulted by Tartaglione.

On Aug. 10, Epstein died of an apparent suicide. Tartaglione was not in the cell at the time of the alleged suicide.

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Ghislaine Maxwell abruptly put on suicide watch without psychological evaluation, attorney says



Ahead of sentencing, Ghislaine Maxwell has been put on suicide watch. However, the attorney for the former lover of the late Jeffrey Epstein emphasized that she is not suicidal.

Maxwell's attorney, Bobbi Sternheim, released a letter on Saturday stating that she may seek to delay Tuesday's sentencing. Sternheim argued that a postponement may be necessary since Maxwell was put on suicide watch on Friday and then "abruptly" moved from the general prison population to solitary confinement by the Metropolitan Detention Center.

Sternheim said Maxwell was moved "without any clothing, toothpaste, soap, legal papers, etc."

"She was provided a 'suicide smock' and is given a few sheets of toilet paper on request," the lawyer wrote.

The lawyer noted that Maxwell was put on suicide watch "without having conducted a psychological evaluation and without justification."

Sternheim said a psychologist evaluated Maxwell and determined that the former British socialite is "not suicidal." The attorney added that she met with Maxwell on Saturday and determined that her client is not suicidal.

“If Ms. Maxwell remains on suicide watch, is prohibited from reviewing legal materials prior to sentencing, becomes sleep-deprived, and is denied sufficient time to meet with and confer with counsel, we will be formally moving on Monday for an adjournment,” Sternheim said in the letter addressed to U.S. Circuit Judge Alison Nathan.

\u201cGhislaine Maxwell, the convicted child sex trafficker and Jeffery Epstein associate was \u201cabruptly removed from general population and returned to solitary confinement,\u201d and put on suicide watch by BOP despite not being suicidal, her lawyers said.\u201d
— Luke Barr (@Luke Barr) 1656249079

In December, Maxwell was convicted by a federal jury on five charges, including sex trafficking. Maxwell allegedly recruited and groomed four girls between 1994 and 2004 for sexual encounters with her then-lover, Jeffrey Epstein.

Prosecutors called for Maxwell to be sentenced to a minimum of 30 years in prison and a maximum of 55.

Maxwell's lawyers argued that their 60-year-old client "deserved less than the 20-year sentence recommended by probation officers, and no more than 5-1/4 years in prison based on their review of federal sentencing guidelines," according to Reuters.

Earlier this month, a prisoner at the Metropolitan Detention Center claimed that she was offered money to kill Maxwell.

Before his death, Jeffrey Epstein was also placed on suicide watch while awaiting trial on federal charges for the sex trafficking of minors. He was taken off six days later. Less than two weeks later, Epstein was found dead in his Metropolitan Correctional Center jail cell. The New York City chief medical examiner said Epstein's cause of death was suicide.