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Extraction Summary
6
People
3
Organizations
1
Locations
2
Events
2
Relationships
4
Quotes
Document Information
Type:
Legal deposition transcript
File Size:
3 MB
Summary
This document is a deposition transcript (pages 102-105) where a witness, likely Scott Rothstein, admits to using the 'Epstein case' as a 'fake product' to drive his Ponzi scheme. He testifies that he sold 'purportedly confidential settlements' to investors and needed to create fictions around the Epstein case to secure an influx of money. The witness confirms consulting with his co-conspirator, Russell Adler, to gain enough knowledge about the Epstein case to successfully pitch it to investors.
People (6)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Witness | Deponent / Ponzi Scheme Operator |
Admitting to using the Epstein case to sell fake confidential settlements to investors; self-described 'Ponzi scheme ...
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| Brad Edwards | Lawyer |
Described as a 'young lawyer' who attended fundraisers/parties at the witness's home.
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| Russell Adler | Co-conspirator / Lawyer |
Identified as co-conspirator at RRA; witness consulted him to gain knowledge about the Epstein case to pitch it to in...
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| Mr. Goldberger | Attorney |
Conducting the questioning of the witness.
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| Mr. Scarola | Attorney |
Objecting to the line of questioning.
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Subject of Scheme |
Referenced as 'Epstein case' or 'Epstein matters'; used by the witness as a 'fake product' to pitch to investors.
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Organizations (3)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| RRA |
Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler (implied); law firm where illegal activities took place.
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| Friedman, Lombardi & Olson |
Court reporting firm listed in footer.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Implied by footer stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT'.
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Timeline (2 events)
During Ponzi scheme era
Locations (1)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
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Location of fundraisers and parties attended by Brad Edwards.
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Relationships (2)
Explicitly stated: 'Russell Adler is your co-conspirator, we've established that.'
Edwards attended parties/fundraisers at Witness's home.
Key Quotes (4)
"I was selling purportedly confidential settlements. Confidentiality was the hallmark of the Ponzi scheme..."Source
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"I would have to create some sort of fictions in order to sell the fake product."Source
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"That's when you decided to use the Epstein matters, correct? A. Yes."Source
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"And in order to gain that knowledge, you spoke to your co-conspirator, Russell Adler; is that correct? A. That's one of the things I did."Source
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