Thread by @soychicka

I'll preface this by saying that, no, I am not a lawyer, but I do know a few that I've discussed these documents with, so let's ask ourselves how much Epstein paid for Little Saint James Island.

$7.95 million, plus "other valuable consideration."

"other valuable consideration?"

essentially, something of value. here, they specify money, marriage, or the like... which one might include a continued, ongoing relationship wherein one party maintains their silence on knowledge of criminal acts...

or, in other words, paying blackmail in advance, with continued ownership of the property effectively ensuring Epstein keeps his mouth shut.

A good way to minimize commissions and fees, while effectively engaging in a contract notarized by the government to enforce silence.

So, without enumerating the what the "other valuable consideration" entails, it effectively turns the deed into an NDA... depending on what the actual contract of the sale included ( note: I don't have that document ).

And you'll note that similar language appears in the official transfer of the Manhattan townhouse from an entity controlled by Wexner + Epstein (9 E 71st St Corporation) to just Epstein (Maple, Inc).

So. The value of the townhouse back in 2011 was what - at least $30M?

That sure must have been some incredible "good and valuable consideration" to cover the $29,999,990 difference.

And, just for fun, if you want to look at when building permits were obtained for the property, this'll give you a start.

But, in any case, if any of Epstein's properties were obtained with this 'valuable consideration' being his continued silence about participation in criminal activity - no matter if it's fraud or child sexual predation...

take the value of those properties off his net worth...

because the US Government is about to become the owner of a whole lot of prime real estate through forfeiture.

And will be able to see the modifications Epstein made to, let's say, the neighborhoods. 😏