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Jeffrey Epstein, a Rare Cello and an Enduring Mystery
At first Mr. DeRosa didn’t take Mr. Epstein’s command seriously. But Mr. Epstein kept calling, as did members of his staff, asking if he’d made any progress. Mr. DeRosa got to work tracking down a cello. Like many professional musicians, Mr. DeRosa was wired into the small world of rare string instruments, a few of […]
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Sarah Lawrence Cult Leader Larry Ray Convicted on All Counts
Two of Mr. Rosario’s sisters, whom he introduced to Mr. Ray, also testified. One, Felicia Rosario, said that Mr. Ray had directed her to have sex with strangers while she was in a romantic relationship with him. He then told her she owed him large sums, in part because she had “cheated” on him, she […]
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Married Couple Charged With Sex Trafficking Adult Fost
In New York, the child welfare authorities have broad discretion to disqualify a prospective foster parent if any adult in the person’s household has ever been charged with any crime. Foster parents in the city are typically vetted by nonprofit foster-care agencies contracted by the Administration for Children’s Services. An official of one such nonprofit […]
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Where Is Jeffrey Epstein’s Money Going?
When Jeffrey Epstein died, he left behind an estate with an estimated value of $600 million. There were vast financial holdings, a private jet, and palatial properties including an island hideaway, a grand Manhattan mansion and a 7,600-acre New Mexico ranch. But taxes, property upkeep and temperature-controlled storage for his art collection — as well […]
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Gaetz’s Ex-Girlfriend Testifies Before Federal Grand Jury
WASHINGTON — A former girlfriend of Representative Matt Gaetz testified on Wednesday before a federal grand jury in Orlando scrutinizing whether he broke sex trafficking laws, according to two people briefed on the case. The development suggests that the Justice Department may have secured a key witness in its inquiry, which is seeking to determine […]
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What New Documents Reveal About Jeffrey Epstein’s Final Days
“The lack of significant interpersonal connections, a complete loss of his status in both the community and among associates, and the idea of potentially spending his life in prison,” the post-mortem continued, “were likely factors contributing to Mr. Epstein’s suicide.” The Bureau of Prisons, in a statement, declined to comment on Mr. Epstein’s detention, but […]
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