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Summary
This document is an excerpt from the book 'Filthy Rich' (Chapter 23, pages 98-99) containing a transcript of Jeffrey Epstein's testimony to the SEC on April 1, 1981. The text details Epstein being questioned by investigators Jonathan Harris and Robert Blackburn about his resignation from Bear Stearns amidst an investigation into St. Joe Minerals. Epstein claims he left due to rumors of an illicit affair with a secretary, rather than issues related to St. Joe, and denies being pressured by Bear Stearns to withhold information.
People (6)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Epstein | Subject / Witness |
Former Bear Stearns employee testifying before SEC regarding his resignation and St. Joe Minerals.
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| James "Jimmy" Cayne | Boss |
Epstein's boss at Bear Stearns who claimed Epstein left of his own volition.
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| Jonathan Harris | Investigator |
SEC investigator questioning Epstein.
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| Robert Blackburn | Investigator |
SEC investigator questioning Epstein.
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| Eisenstein | Associate |
Mentioned in partial text on page 98 regarding a loan.
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| Unnamed Secretary | Alleged Affair Partner |
Epstein claims rumors of an illicit affair with a secretary were the reason for leaving, not insider trading.
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Organizations (4)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Stearns |
Investment firm where Epstein worked and resigned from.
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| SEC |
Securities and Exchange Commission conducting the investigation.
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| St. Joe Minerals |
Company involved in a takeover attempt; subject of SEC inquiry regarding insider trading.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Source of the document (indicated by footer stamp).
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Timeline (2 events)
1981-04-01
Jeffrey Epstein provides testimony to SEC investigators Jonathan Harris and Robert Blackburn regarding his departure from Bear Stearns.
Unknown (SEC Office)
Relationships (2)
Text refers to James 'Jimmy' Cayne as 'one of Epstein's bosses'.
Epstein testifies rumors were about an 'illicit affair with a secretary'.
Key Quotes (4)
"Jeffrey Epstein left Bear of his own volition."Source
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"It was having to do with an illicit affair with a secretary."Source
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"Nothing to do with St. Joe."Source
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"Has anyone indicated to you... that your compensation for this past year or any future monies coming to you from Bear Stearns will be contingent upon your not divulging information to the Securities and Exchange Commission?"Source
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CHAPTER 23
[Partial text visible on left page 98]
...n that his resignation had noth-
...vestigation into Bear Stearns and
...attempt to take over St. Joe's.
...question: Why did Epstein resign
...n that his resignation had noth-
...vestigation into Bear Stearns and
...attempt to take over St. Joe's.
...question: Why did Epstein resign
...SEC, Epstein says he was offended
...of a twenty-thousand-dollar loan
...n Eisenstein. Epstein didn't know
...t if used to buy stock, such a loan
...ot illegal.
...ut Epstein's expenses had come up.
...ed him $2,500—an embarrassing
...making full partner anytime soon.
...or even $25,000. Who'd give up a
?
...of a twenty-thousand-dollar loan
...n Eisenstein. Epstein didn't know
...t if used to buy stock, such a loan
...ot illegal.
...ut Epstein's expenses had come up.
...ed him $2,500—an embarrassing
...making full partner anytime soon.
...or even $25,000. Who'd give up a
?
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FILTHY RICH
FILTHY RICH
Another one of Epstein's bosses, James "Jimmy" Cayne, will say, "Jeffrey Epstein left Bear of his own volition." Epstein wanted to strike out on his own, Cayne explains. But given the timing, some questions remain. Then there's Epstein's own testimony, given on April 1, 1981, before SEC investigators Jonathan Harris and Robert Blackburn:
Q: Sir, are you aware that certain rumors may have been circulating around your firm in connection with your reasons for leaving the firm?
A: I'm aware that there were many rumors.
Q: What rumors have you heard?
A: Nothing to do with St. Joe.
Q: Can you relate what you heard?
A: It was having to do with an illicit affair with a secretary.
A: I'm aware that there were many rumors.
Q: What rumors have you heard?
A: Nothing to do with St. Joe.
Q: Can you relate what you heard?
A: It was having to do with an illicit affair with a secretary.
As far as the investigators are concerned, this is new information; the first time a secretary's name has come up. But they have no interest in Epstein's office romance and press on:
Q: Mr. Epstein, did anyone at Bear Stearns tell you in words or substance that you should not divulge anything about St. Joe Minerals to the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission? Has anyone indicated to you in any way, either directly or indirectly, in words or substance, that your compensation for this past year or any future monies coming to you from Bear Stearns will be contingent upon your not divulging information to the Securities and Exchange Commission?
A: No.
A: No.
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