Vicky Ward
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Jeffrey Epstein
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Journalist subject |
10
Very Strong
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6 | |
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person
Jeffrey Epstein
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Acquaintance |
10
Very Strong
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6 | |
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person
Ghislaine Maxwell
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Acquaintance |
6
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1 | |
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person
Graydon Carter
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Editor journalist |
6
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2 | |
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person
Jeffrey Epstein
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Subject journalist |
6
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2 | |
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person
Steven Ho...
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Journalist source |
5
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1 | |
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person
Jimmy Carter
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Professional |
5
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1 | |
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person
Connolly
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Professional |
5
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1 | |
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person
Graydon Carter
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Professional |
5
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1 | |
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person
Author (unnamed)
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Business associate |
5
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1 | |
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Unnamed Neighbor
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Family |
5
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1 | |
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person
Maria
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Professional |
5
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1 | |
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person
Graydon Carter
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Professional editor writer |
5
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1 | |
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person
Carter
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Professional editor writer |
5
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1 | |
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person
Jeffrey Epstein
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Adversarial |
5
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1 | |
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person
Eric Fischl
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Professional source |
5
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1 | |
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person
Ghislaine Maxwell
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Friend |
5
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1 | |
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person
Carter
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Professional |
1
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1 | |
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Vicky Ward's Husband
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Spousal |
1
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1 | |
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person
Jeffrey Epstein
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Adversarial professional |
1
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1 |
| Date | Event Type | Description | Location | Actions |
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| N/A | N/A | Vicky Ward encountered Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell separately at parties. | Parties | View |
| N/A | N/A | Tour of Manhattan mansion | Manhattan | View |
| N/A | N/A | Fact-checking process | Unspecified (Editorial office) | View |
| N/A | N/A | Graydon Carter assigned a profile piece on Jeffrey Epstein to Vicky Ward. | New York | View |
| N/A | N/A | Ward visited Steven Ho[ffenberg?] at length. | Federal facility (implied b... | View |
| N/A | N/A | Tea at Epstein's town house where he displayed odd behavior (eating all food, Marquis de Sade book). | Epstein's town house | View |
| N/A | N/A | Epstein gives a tour of his Manhattan mansion | Manhattan | View |
| N/A | N/A | Vicky Ward ran into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell at parties. | Parties | View |
| N/A | N/A | The author frequently ran into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell at parties. | Parties (unspecified) | View |
| N/A | N/A | The author repeatedly ran into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell at parties. | Parties (unspecified) | View |
| N/A | N/A | The author ('Vicky') and Jeffrey Epstein had a discussion about math, specifically isosceles tria... | Not specified | View |
| 2025-10-01 | N/A | Vicky Ward confirms findings and faces pressure campaign | Unknown | View |
| 2011-03-08 | N/A | A Vanity Fair article by Vicky Ward titled 'Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest All... | N/A | View |
| 2011-03-08 | N/A | Vicky Ward published an article in Vanity Fair titled 'Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's... | N/A | View |
| 2011-03-08 | N/A | Vicky Ward published the article 'Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance' in ... | Vanity Fair | View |
| 2011-03-08 | N/A | Vicky Ward published an article in Vanity Fair about Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. | Vanity Fair | View |
| 2011-03-08 | N/A | Vanity Fair publishes an article by Vicky Ward titled 'Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's... | N/A | View |
| 2011-03-08 | N/A | Publication of Vicky Ward's Vanity Fair article, "Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Odde... | N/A | View |
| 2005-01-01 | N/A | Publication of 'Talented Mr. Epstein' by Vicky Ward. | Vanity Fair | View |
| 2003-01-01 | N/A | Vicky Ward published the article "The Talented Mr. Epstein" in Vanity Fair. | Vanity Fair | View |
| 2003-01-01 | N/A | The author, Vicky Ward, published a story about Jeffrey Epstein in Vanity Fair. | N/A | View |
| 2003-01-01 | N/A | Publication of Vicky Ward's first Vanity Fair article on Epstein, "The Talented Mr. Epstein." | N/A | View |
| 2003-01-01 | N/A | Vicky Ward wrote an article for Vanity Fair titled 'The Talented Mr. Epstein'. | N/A | View |
| 2003-01-01 | N/A | Vicky Ward wrote an article for Vanity Fair titled 'The Talented Mr. Epstein', focusing on his bu... | N/A | View |
| 2003-01-01 | N/A | Vicky Ward published an article in Vanity Fair titled 'The Talented Mr. Epstein'. | N/A | View |
EFTA00029524.pdf
This document is an email from the US Attorney's Office (SDNY) circulating a Rolling Stone article from July 2019 detailing Ghislaine Maxwell's background and connection to Jeffrey Epstein following his arrest. The article outlines her history as Robert Maxwell's daughter, her role in New York society, and specific allegations from victims (names redacted) regarding her role in procuring underage girls for Epstein and facilitating abuse involving figures like Alan Dershowitz. It mentions her presence at Mar-a-Lago and Chelsea Clinton's wedding, as well as her denial of all allegations.
EFTA00026788.pdf
A hostile letter from Jeffrey Epstein to Vanity Fair journalist Vicky Ward, responding to her inquiries for an article. Epstein disputes ownership of a specific property (#11), addresses transfer taxes for another (#9), and aggressively attempts to discredit a female accuser (name redacted) who stayed at his Ohio property in 1996. He alleges the accuser committed financial misdeeds and theft, citing a State Trooper as a witness, and argues her claims of feeling 'uncomfortable' are a cover for her misconduct.
EFTA00011115.pdf
This document is a legal memorandum filed on October 13, 2021, by Ghislaine Maxwell's defense team in the Southern District of New York. The defense argues that due to 'tsunami' of negative pretrial publicity surrounding Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein (including books, podcasts, and documentaries), standard jury selection is insufficient. They request the Court allow individual sequestered voir dire and limited attorney-conducted questioning to identify and remove biased jurors.
EFTA00011096.pdf
This document is a legal memorandum filed on October 13, 2021, by Ghislaine Maxwell's defense team in the Southern District of New York. The defense argues for individual sequestered voir dire (jury selection questioning) and permission for attorneys to conduct limited questioning of jurors, citing 'tsunami' levels of negative pretrial publicity and the inflammatory nature of the sexual abuse charges. The motion lists numerous documentaries, podcasts, and books as evidence of prejudicial media coverage that allegedly demonizes Maxwell and links her inextricably to Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
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This document provides a background on Jeffrey Epstein, detailing his career path from a teacher to a financier at Bear Stearns, his immense and mysterious wealth, and his various properties. It then focuses on the high-profile legal team he assembled to defend against allegations of sexual misconduct in Florida, including attorneys Roy Black, Alan Dershowitz, Jack Goldberger, and Gerald Lefcourt. The text also notes a conflict of interest that arose when Epstein hired Jack Goldberger, whose law partner was married to the Assistant State Attorney on the case.
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This document is a letter from Sigrid S. McCawley, filed as part of a legal case, likely as a victim impact statement for the sentencing of Ghislaine Maxwell. McCawley details the profound, negative impact Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, and Wexner had on her life, describing threats, the trauma of captivity, and constant fear. She urges the court to consider Maxwell's dangerous nature, framing herself as a whistleblower who has suffered for speaking out.
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This document is page 6 of a court filing (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE) dated October 13, 2021, filed by Ghislaine Maxwell's defense team. The filing argues that Maxwell has been prejudiced by overwhelming negative media coverage, citing Google search result statistics and a list of specific documentaries, podcasts, and books released about her and Jeffrey Epstein. The defense asserts they have not spoken to the media nor contributed to this publicity.
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This document is a narrative account from a legal filing, describing the author's interaction with a woman named Maria, an artist. It details Maria's history with Epstein and Maxwell, explaining how she was introduced to Epstein through New York socialite Eileen Guggenheim and lawyer Bert Fields. The text highlights Maria's fear of Epstein, her distrust following an experience with Vanity Fair, and how Epstein ultimately hired her for a job at his New York City mansion.
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This document is a narrative account from an investigator detailing their efforts to contact and meet a potential witness named Maria. The investigator believes Maria has crucial information about Ghislaine Maxwell's role in recruiting for Epstein, which is relevant to a defamation lawsuit. After building rapport over the phone, the investigator travels to Paducah, Kentucky, for an in-person meeting where Maria is prepared to share extensive evidence from her past.
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This document appears to be a scanned page from a book or manuscript included in House Oversight Committee files, specifically an author's note dated February 20, 2016, from Palm Beach. It introduces 'Part I: The Crime' and discusses the difficulty of defining exactly what Jeffrey Epstein was guilty of despite his prosecution agreement, while mentioning collaboration with colleague Vicky Ward.
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This document is the 'Author's Note' page from a book (likely 'Filthy Rich') written by James Patterson, dated February 20, 2016. Patterson outlines the methodology of the book, noting that some scenes were re-created based on documents and interviews, and victim names were changed for protection. He asserts Epstein's guilt regarding the 2007 non-prosecution agreement and frames the Epstein story as an example of the super-rich operating outside the law. The document bears a House Oversight Bates stamp.
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This document consists of pages 148-149 from a book (likely James Patterson's 'Filthy Rich') stamped by the House Oversight Committee. It details journalist Vicky Ward's investigation in November 2002, specifically her interviews with a mother and daughters from Phoenix who accused Epstein of attempted seduction, including a 16-year-old. The text also references Epstein's denial of these claims, his association with Bill Clinton, and parties hosted at his townhouse with Ghislaine Maxwell.
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This document is a page from James Patterson's book (page 148), marked as evidence by the House Oversight Committee. It details journalist Vicky Ward's reporting on Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein, specifically describing parties where young, often foreign women outnumbered men, and a specific event attended by Prince Andrew and 'young Russian models.' It also quotes a former Epstein associate describing Epstein as 'reckless' regarding media exposure following a trip with Bill Clinton.
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This document appears to be page 146 from James Patterson's book (likely 'Filthy Rich'), included in a House Oversight evidence file. It details journalist Vicky Ward's uncomfortable encounters with Jeffrey Epstein while reporting on him, noting his odd behavior, 'clumsy advances' despite her pregnancy, and his refusal to grant a formal interview. The text also includes a quote from Les Wexner praising Epstein's ability to see patterns in markets, and the partial text on the right page mentions Ward interviewing a source (likely Steven Hoffenberg) regarding legal issues and the SEC.
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This document is an excerpt from Chapter 37 of a book (likely 'Filthy Rich'), detailing journalist Vicky Ward's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein for Vanity Fair in October 2002. It describes how Epstein mobilized high-profile friends like Les Wexner and the head of Bear Stearns to pressure Ward, while simultaneously attempting to charm her personally with a tour of his Manhattan mansion. The text also briefly notes Ghislaine Maxwell's role in teaching Epstein social etiquette.
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This document appears to be a scanned page (144) from a book by James Patterson, included in House Oversight materials. It details the investigative journalism efforts of Vicky Ward (likely for Vanity Fair under Graydon Carter) regarding Jeffrey Epstein. The text describes pressure placed on Ward to drop the story via family connections in Palm Beach and phone calls from high-profile figures like Les Wexner and 'Jimmy Ca...', as well as the editorial staff's efforts to verify the 'salacious' and 'explosive' details she uncovered.
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This document is an excerpt from the book 'Filthy Rich' (Chapter 36), detailing events in 2002 involving Vanity Fair editor Carter (implied Graydon Carter) and journalist Vicky Ward. It describes the assignment of Ward to write a profile on Jeffrey Epstein, noting the mystery surrounding his wealth, his connections to Bill Clinton, and his subsequent attempts to discredit Ward through press baron Conrad Black.
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This document is a page from a book (Chapter 36, stamped with a House Oversight ID) detailing events in December 2002 involving Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter. It describes Carter assigning journalist Vicky Ward, who was pregnant with twins at the time, to write a story about Jeffrey Epstein. The text raises questions about Epstein's mysterious rise, his source of wealth, and mentions his connection to Bill Clinton.
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This document is page 150 from a book by James Patterson, included as a House Oversight exhibit. It details Graydon Carter's hesitation regarding a story about Jeffrey Epstein written by Vicky Ward (referred to as Ward), noting that at the time, there were only rumors about Epstein's dealings with young women and no criminal investigation. The text includes a vivid description of Epstein's NYC townhouse, mentioning menservants and a hall decorated with prosthetic eyeballs. The page also features two photos: one of Epstein's Palm Beach home during a police search, and a 1969 photo of a young Epstein at Coney Island.
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This document contains a book excerpt, likely from a congressional oversight file, detailing journalist Vicky Ward's November 2002 investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. It describes her interview with a family from Phoenix, where an artist described Epstein's attempts to seduce her and her 16-year-old sister, and notes Epstein's complete denial of the allegations.
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This document appears to be a page from James Patterson's book (likely 'Filthy Rich') stamped as evidence for House Oversight. It details journalist Vicky Ward's findings, including accounts from a young woman invited by Ghislaine Maxwell to parties at Epstein's town house where women heavily outnumbered men. The text explicitly mentions Prince Andrew attending a cocktail party filled with 'young Russian models' and includes a quote from a former Epstein associate describing Epstein as 'reckless' following a publicized trip with Bill Clinton.
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This document is an excerpt from a book (likely by James Patterson, based on the header) describing journalist Vicky Ward's experience covering Jeffrey Epstein for Vanity Fair in October 2002. It details how Epstein mobilized high-profile friends like Jimmy Cayne (Bear Stearns) and Les Wexner to call Ward, and how Epstein personally tried to charm her with a tour of his Manhattan mansion. The text also notes Ghislaine Maxwell's role in teaching Epstein social etiquette.
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This document is page 144 from a book (likely by James Patterson) detailing journalist Vicky Ward's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. It describes an attempt by Epstein to use a mutual connection (a Palm Beach neighbor who was the step-uncle of Ward's husband) to pressure her to drop the story. The text notes that Ward's findings were 'dynamite' and 'salacious,' prompting 'Carter' (likely Graydon Carter) to have his staff verify the details. The second column mentions a pressure campaign involving calls from high-profile figures like Greenberg, Jimmy Ca[yne], and Les Wexner.
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This document is an excerpt from the book 'Filthy Rich' (Chapter 36, set in 2002), marked as a House Oversight exhibit. It details Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter assigning journalist Vicky Ward to write a profile on Jeffrey Epstein. The text highlights the mystery surrounding Epstein's wealth, his connection to Bill Clinton (flying him to Africa), and his subsequent attempt to discredit Ward by contacting press baron Conrad Black.
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This document appears to be a scanned page (p. 142) from a book detailing the operations of Vanity Fair magazine under Graydon Carter in December 2002. It describes Carter assigning journalist Vicky Ward, who was pregnant at the time, to write an investigative piece about Jeffrey Epstein. The text questions Epstein's background, mentions he flew Bill Clinton, and alludes to the mystery surrounding the source of his fortune.
Allegations
Ward called Epstein regarding allegations; he denied them completely (implied by cut-off text).
No Subject
After a discussion about math, Epstein sent a book titled 'Math for idiots' to Vicky Ward's home via messenger.
Allegations
Ward called Epstein regarding allegations; he denied them completely (inferred from partial text).
Epstein/Maxwell Parties
Described parties where women outnumbered men and guests seemed foreign/bizarre.
Drop the story
Neighbor asked Ward to drop the story
No Subject
After a discussion about math, Epstein sent a book titled 'Math for idiots' to Vicky Ward's home via messenger.
No Subject
Vicky Ward asked Jeffrey Epstein at a party if the young women with him speak. He replied, 'Not like you, Vicky.'
No Subject
Vicky Ward asked Jeffrey Epstein at a party about the young women with him, 'Do they speak?'. He replied, 'Not like you, Vicky'.
No Subject
After a discussion about math, Jeffrey Epstein sent a book titled 'Math for idiots' to Vicky Ward's home via messenger.
Epstein/Maxwell Parties
Described parties at the town house and guests including Prince Andrew.
Tea / Interview Request
Epstein refused interview, proposed 'Let's play chess', ate all the finger food.
Compliment
Jeffrey wanted me to tell you that you looked so pretty.
Jeffrey and Ghislaine's relationship
A friend told the author that Jeffrey 'saved' Ghislaine after her father's death and she would never forget it.
Fish from the bottom of the ocean
Ghislaine sent the author a DVD of fish from her time spent 'at the bottom of the ocean'.
Jeffrey Epstein's knowledge
Zuckerman told the author that 'Jeffrey knows a good deal about most subjects.'
Book
Epstein sent the author a book titled 'Math for idiots' after she revealed she hadn't studied math since age 14.
The young women accompanying Epstein
The author asked Epstein if the 'lookalike blondes' with him speak. He replied, 'Not like you, Vicky.'
No Subject
Jeffrey Epstein sent a book titled 'Math for idiots' to Vicky Ward's home via messenger after a conversation about math.
No Subject
Sent a book titled "Math for idiots" to Vicky Ward's home via messenger.
No Subject
Epstein sent a book titled 'Math for idiots' to Vicky Ward via messenger after they discussed math.
Drop the story
Neighbor asked Ward to drop the story on Epstein.
No Subject
Vicky Ward recalls a conversation with Jeffrey Epstein at a party where she asked about the young women accompanying him.
No Subject
Vicky Ward asked Jeffrey Epstein at a party if the young women with him speak. He replied, 'Not like you, Vicky.'
Pressure campaign
Calls received by Ward regarding the Epstein story (inferred from 'Ward's phone began...' and list of names)
Pressure/Contact regarding Epstein story
Ward's phone began ringing with calls from powerful figures.
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