In its filing after a bail hearing in the case, the defense team stated: '[A]s for the Austrian passport the government trumpets, it expired 32 years ago. And the government offers nothing to suggest—and certainly no evidence—that Epstein ever used it.'
That very strong comment was very swiftly shot down though on Wednesday, when prosecutors fired off a letter to the judge stating: 'In fact, the passport contains numerous ingress and egress stamps, including stamps that reflect use of the passport to enter France, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia in the 1980s.'
The letter then points out that Epstein has once again not complied with the court's request.
The Government further notes that the defendant's submission does not address how the defendant obtained the foreign passport and, more concerning, the defendant has still not disclosed to the Court whether he is a citizen or legal permanent resident of a country other than the United States,' states the letter.
Epstein obtained a passport from Austria in the 1980s 'for personal protection in the event of travel to dangerous areas, only to be presented to potential kidnappers, hijackers and terrorists' said his defense team on Tuesday.
That was stated in response to the revelation just one day prior that the passport had been found in a safe at Epstein's home by agents on the same night he was arrested at Teterboro Airport.
Epstein's attorney states that his client is an 'affluent member of the Jewish faith' and for that reason acquired the falsified document at a time 'when hijackings were prevalent, in connection to Middle East travel.'
A filing by prosecutors meanwhile detailed just what was found in Epstein's safe, and makes the moneyman sound a bit like Scrooge McDuck as he sits on a pile of gems and cash.
After conferring with law enforcement agents who have reviewed the materials from the safe, the Government has learned that the safe contained more than $70,000 in cash,' reads the filing by prosecutors.
'In addition, the safe contained 48 loose diamond stones, ranging in size from approximately 1 carat to 2.38 carats, as well as a large diamond ring.'
It is then note: 'The Government is currently unaware of whether the defendant maintains similar stashes of cash and/or jewels at his multiple properties, or in other locations. Such ready cash and loose diamonds are consistent with the capability to leave the jurisdiction at a moment's notice.'
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[–] i_scream_trucks 0 points 8 points 8 points (+8|-0) ago (edited ago)
he fucking had it. doesnt matter if he used it or not. its literally one of the more serious international crimes you can commit that anyone else would quickly be fucked in the arse for.
[–] The_Real_Wahrheit 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Yes judge I had the kiddie porn but I didn't WATCH it!
Yes judge that was a kilo of fentanyl in my trunk, but I didn't USE it!
Blah blah blah. NEXT!
[–] singlebrain1 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
why keep an old expired passport? In a safe. Unless there was other information that it contained.
[–] new4now [S] ago (edited ago)
I think more will come out about the passport
[–] boomersarecylons 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Are there espionage charges pending?
[–] new4now [S] ago
Been wondering what exactly the charges are
Depending on stature of limitations, not sure what they are
[–] wisconsheepgirl 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
One thing weird REALLY weird is on page 19 of the bail denial Court order is the 'New York County District Attorney Jennifer Gaffney JOINED the Defense Counsel' in application to reduce the level III sexual predator classification to Level I. It was so shocking the presiding Judge Ruth Pickholz makes mention of it, stating it has never happened before.
[–] new4now [S] ago
Don't think it's a reduction
http://www.tavss.com/faqs/defining-and-classifying-levels-of-sexual-assault.cfm
Th first trial was a slap on the wrist
With all the girls coming out and some of the ages, I can see someone trying to change the classification
But he hasnt had his day in court on this either
It is interesting
[–] wisconsheepgirl 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
It was from 2011 after his 2009 agreement with Palm Springs. He did have his day in court for those charges.
[–] TheRealIndianaJoe ago
Well it won't mean must when they pile on 200 more charges.
[–] SERIAL_K1LLER ago
The scum caught on his cctv wont be able to claim deepfakes either because all the tapes in Q Teams possession has already been forensically analyzed and proven to be originals!! Cant wait for the release of the Tapes!!!!!
[–] new4now [S] ago
They had something good to get the warrant in the first place
I would like a looky see of that warrant
[–] Thats_not_my_dog ago
What is the use of loose diamonds or even fine jewelry for that matter?
Have you ever tried to sell jewelry? You cannot get face value. If you sell it to a retailer they have to offer you less so they can make a profit.
If you sell it privately maybe you can get face value but you're not a dealer, there is no guarantee of purchase (no return policy), it seems kinda shady to sell loose diamonds privately, and most people would be aware that you are selling under duress and they can offer you what you are willing to take.
It seems like a poor investment decision to me or am I completely wrong?
[–] new4now [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I would assume it depends what kind and what cut etc,etc
I think there is some connection between the Jewish and diamonds
Would have to look it up if I was interested enough, I'm not, sry
[–] monsterdoggie 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
The problems you mention are real, but diamonds are way easier to transport (smuggle) than gold or cash.
[–] Thats_not_my_dog 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I had not considered smuggling. Good point.
[–] QanadaHere ago
Jews RUN the diamond game around the world. This is a well known and well documented FACT. It is a lot easier to smuggle 1 million in diamonds than CASH. Also, at some point they expected the US dollar to Crash, so the diamonds were for in the event he had to flee AFTER the crash.
[–] Thats_not_my_dog ago
If only people knew how common and worthless diamonds are.
[–] Zadim ago
An affluent member of the jewish faith that travelled to Saudi Arabia? Saudi has always required disclosure of religious affiliation on visa applications although money has a way of missing typographical errors or omissions.
What did his Austrian passport have as his name?
[–] new4now [S] ago
I have read that The Musli Brotherhood and the Jewish faith are connected somehow
In the 80's were the Iraq and Iran war
US, Israel and some other Countries were aiding both sides
Am sure Saudi had a lot to do with it too
[–] Zadim 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
That is a good point, but the epp wasn't involved in military contracts or such was he?
Back in the 70's and early 80's just outside of Riyadh was a very long and complex river valley named Wadi Hanifa - it was a prominent area for the white slave trade business. Maybe he had some commodity trading going on back then.