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Midnight Writer

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3. I just started reading reporter Julie Brown's book on Epstein.
Wed Jun 10, 2026, 03:23 PM
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Last edited Wed Jun 10, 2026, 04:07 PM - Edit history (1)

She has been a reporter for the Miami Herald for 30 years.

From her book, Dershowitz played a major role in using his influence to keep Epstein's operation running. Prosecutors like Acosta were star-struck and intimidated by Dershowitz and not willing to challenge him. Scared like an amateur boxer being put in a ring with an in-his-prime Mike Tyson.

By the way, her book is selling as a Kindle edition for $1.99. Brown got a special citation from the Pulitzers for her work on this.

Another interesting detail from the book is that Epstein flaunted his young girl entourage, even after his arrest. He would show up at social events with teenage girls in tow, and visitors to his homes may find him surrounded by underage girls. In other words, everybody in that circle knew what was going on, despite their denials today.

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Hope he does it in his underwear. chelsea0011 Wednesday #1
Eye bleach 🥶 MustLoveBeagles Wednesday #6
I wonder if he can buy a pierogie on Martha's Vineyard yet? Ritabert Wednesday #2
Ummmmm peirogies ... marble falls Wednesday #9
LOL! Ritabert Wednesday #10
I just started reading reporter Julie Brown's book on Epstein. Midnight Writer Wednesday #3
It is an excellent book. RockCreek Wednesday #4
They better put Dershowitz under oath... RockCreek Wednesday #5
No more MustLoveBeagles Wednesday #7
Yep. There is no doubt he will lie his ass off. Wiz Imp Wednesday #8
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