<i>"He stood out as this young guy in this weird coat."</i><br /><br />In 1991, business magnate Leslie Wexner signed a general power of attorney that gave Jeffrey Epstein authority to act on his behalf in nearly all matters of business and finance. The document allowed Epstein, a young financial consultant that Wexner had just met a few years prior, to sign checks, open and close bank accounts, buy and sell property, transfer assets, and borrow money in Wexner's name. The scope of the arrangement was unparalleled.<br /><br />The decades prior to this saw Epstein ascend through the financial world in remarkable fashion. The son of public servants, Epstein grew up in a middle-class household in Brooklyn. His early adulthood was rife with failure and a lack of any significant accomplishments. Yet, by his 40th birthday, Epstein was managing billions of dollars in wealth and property...<br /><br /><br /><br />Part 1/7<br /><br /><br /><br />Research &amp; writing by Amelia White and Ira Rai<br /><br />Hosting, production, and additional research &amp; writing by Micheal Whelan<br /><br />Learn more about this podcast at <a href="http://unresolved.me" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>http://unresolved.me</b></a><br /><br />If you would like to support this podcast, consider heading to <a href="https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod</b></a> to become a Patron or Producer<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved--3266604/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved--3266604/support</a>.

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The Epstein Scandal (Part One: The Money Had To Come From Somewhere)

NOV 26, 202546 MIN
Unresolved

The Epstein Scandal (Part One: The Money Had To Come From Somewhere)

NOV 26, 202546 MIN

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<i>"He stood out as this young guy in this weird coat."</i><br /><br />In 1991, business magnate Leslie Wexner signed a general power of attorney that gave Jeffrey Epstein authority to act on his behalf in nearly all matters of business and finance. The document allowed Epstein, a young financial consultant that Wexner had just met a few years prior, to sign checks, open and close bank accounts, buy and sell property, transfer assets, and borrow money in Wexner's name. The scope of the arrangement was unparalleled.<br /><br />The decades prior to this saw Epstein ascend through the financial world in remarkable fashion. The son of public servants, Epstein grew up in a middle-class household in Brooklyn. His early adulthood was rife with failure and a lack of any significant accomplishments. Yet, by his 40th birthday, Epstein was managing billions of dollars in wealth and property...<br /><br /><br /><br />Part 1/7<br /><br /><br /><br />Research &amp; writing by Amelia White and Ira Rai<br /><br />Hosting, production, and additional research &amp; writing by Micheal Whelan<br /><br />Learn more about this podcast at <a href="http://unresolved.me" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>http://unresolved.me</b></a><br /><br />If you would like to support this podcast, consider heading to <a href="https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod</b></a> to become a Patron or Producer<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved--3266604/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved--3266604/support</a>.