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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[–] 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.