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According to documents released by House Oversight, David Blaine wrote immigration support letters for at least two of Epstein’s foreign associates/girlfriends.
A celebrity magician quietly acting as an administrative helper for Epstein is… a lot to process. He also kept Copperfield close.
According to documents released by House Oversight, David Blaine wrote immigration support letters for at least two of Epstein’s foreign associates/girlfriends.
A celebrity magician quietly acting as an administrative helper for Epstein is… a lot to process. He also kept Copperfield close.
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Epstein was known for exploiting the A-1 Visa process to keep foreign models and assistants in America.
A-1 is a non-immigrant visa for individuals with "extraordinary ability" in fields like science, education, business, or the arts, who must have sustained national or international acclaim.
Epstein was known for exploiting the A-1 Visa process to keep foreign models and assistants in America.
A-1 is a non-immigrant visa for individuals with "extraordinary ability" in fields like science, education, business, or the arts, who must have sustained national or international acclaim.
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One of the applications was for Svetlana Pozhidaeva, a Russian “model” who was often photographed walking the streets of Manhattan with Epstein.
She goes by “Lana” and this is an undated photo of her in Moscow.
One of the applications was for Svetlana Pozhidaeva, a Russian “model” who was often photographed walking the streets of Manhattan with Epstein.
She goes by “Lana” and this is an undated photo of her in Moscow.
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Here she is walking NY with Epstein, Woody and gang
Here she is walking NY with Epstein, Woody and gang
Sorry I gave you two 3’s, I’m tired 😅 typo)
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This is probably a shell. I looked into it, and little has actually taken place with her women empowerment nonprofit
thedailybeast.com/billionaire-pe…
This is probably a shell. I looked into it, and little has actually taken place with her women empowerment nonprofit
thedailybeast.com/billionaire-pe…
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She claims to have graduated from MGIMO she worked as a financial analyst and later became a model after making it to the finals of a Maxim magazine beauty contest..
She claims to have graduated from MGIMO she worked as a financial analyst and later became a model after making it to the finals of a Maxim magazine beauty contest..
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Epstein traded favors with Sergei Belyakov, then Deputy Minister of Economic Development and later head of the St. Petersburg Economic Forum Foundation, which runs the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
(Note: female escorts from all over Russia are known to attend the Forum)
Epstein traded favors with Sergei Belyakov, then Deputy Minister of Economic Development and later head of the St. Petersburg Economic Forum Foundation, which runs the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
(Note: female escorts from all over Russia are known to attend the Forum)
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Belyakov is a graduate of the FSB Academy which prepares Russian intelligence officers…
Belyakov is a graduate of the FSB Academy which prepares Russian intelligence officers…
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Belyakov also wrote a letter for her A-1 Visa process, at Epstein’s request
Belyakov also wrote a letter for her A-1 Visa process, at Epstein’s request
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Belyakov clearly valued Epstein, since he continued offering his support even after Russia annexed Crimea and became subject to international sanctions.
After one of their meetings in spring 2014, Belyakov wrote to Epstein that very few people “can open new horizons and prospects” the way Epstein could.
Belyakov clearly valued Epstein, since he continued offering his support even after Russia annexed Crimea and became subject to international sanctions.
After one of their meetings in spring 2014, Belyakov wrote to Epstein that very few people “can open new horizons and prospects” the way Epstein could.
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Epstein believed that Russia could create new currencies pegged to oil or develop ‘smart contracts’ regulated by computers. In addition, Epstein shared his views on the Russian economy with Belyakov. For example, when in December 2014 the Russian Central Bank raised its benchmark rate to 17 per cent, Epstein wrote: “Bad advice to raise rates. it sends the wrong sign.”
Epstein believed that Russia could create new currencies pegged to oil or develop ‘smart contracts’ regulated by computers. In addition, Epstein shared his views on the Russian economy with Belyakov. For example, when in December 2014 the Russian Central Bank raised its benchmark rate to 17 per cent, Epstein wrote: “Bad advice to raise rates. it sends the wrong sign.”
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Belyakov did help with her VISA.
But that wasn’t the end of their dealings. He also planned to arrange meetings for Epstein with Deputy Finance Minister Sergei Storchak and Central Bank Deputy Chairman Alexei Simanovsky (or possibly Economic Development Minister Alexei Ulyukayev).
It’s unclear whether Epstein ever made this trip.
Belyakov did help with her VISA.
But that wasn’t the end of their dealings. He also planned to arrange meetings for Epstein with Deputy Finance Minister Sergei Storchak and Central Bank Deputy Chairman Alexei Simanovsky (or possibly Economic Development Minister Alexei Ulyukayev).
It’s unclear whether Epstein ever made this trip.
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As Chairman of the Board for the SPIEF Forum in summer 2015, Belyakov worked on the participant list for the 4th Open Innovations Forum.
Despite Crimea’s annexation and ongoing European sanctions, he wanted major foreign businessmen to attend. So, he again turned to Epstein.
As Chairman of the Board for the SPIEF Forum in summer 2015, Belyakov worked on the participant list for the 4th Open Innovations Forum.
Despite Crimea’s annexation and ongoing European sanctions, he wanted major foreign businessmen to attend. So, he again turned to Epstein.
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As Chairman of the Board for the SPIEF Forum in summer 2015, Belyakov worked on the participant list for the 4th Open Innovations Forum.
Despite Crimea’s annexation and ongoing European sanctions, he wanted major foreign businessmen to attend. So, he again turned to Epstein.
As Chairman of the Board for the SPIEF Forum in summer 2015, Belyakov worked on the participant list for the 4th Open Innovations Forum.
Despite Crimea’s annexation and ongoing European sanctions, he wanted major foreign businessmen to attend. So, he again turned to Epstein.
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And Epstein comes back with a whole menu of high-profile people he claims he can connect Belyakov with:
Nathan Myhrvold — ex-Microsoft CTO
Reid Hoffman — co-founder of LinkedIn
Thomas Pritzker — billionaire, head of the Pritzker family, Hyatt, global biz including Iraq
Ehud Barak — former Israeli Defense Minister (through a separate intro)
Belyakov basically says: “Yeah, meeting all of them would be great,” and specifically singles out Hoffman (which is kind of ironic since Russia banned LinkedIn a year later).
Epstein says he’ll arrange it. No one knows if any meetings actually happened.
And Epstein comes back with a whole menu of high-profile people he claims he can connect Belyakov with:
Nathan Myhrvold — ex-Microsoft CTO
Reid Hoffman — co-founder of LinkedIn
Thomas Pritzker — billionaire, head of the Pritzker family, Hyatt, global biz including Iraq
Ehud Barak — former Israeli Defense Minister (through a separate intro)
Belyakov basically says: “Yeah, meeting all of them would be great,” and specifically singles out Hoffman (which is kind of ironic since Russia banned LinkedIn a year later).
Epstein says he’ll arrange it. No one knows if any meetings actually happened.
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Speaking of Epstein’s connections…that intro to Ehud Barak was major.
WSJ reported Barak met Epstein dozens of times at his homes in Florida and New York and flew on his jet.
In 2015, Barak created the “Sum (E.B.)” company to invest in the tech startup Carbyne, and Epstein supplied most of the money for the shares.
Photo of Barak walking to Epstein’s Manhattan mansion.
Speaking of Epstein’s connections…that intro to Ehud Barak was major.
WSJ reported Barak met Epstein dozens of times at his homes in Florida and New York and flew on his jet.
In 2015, Barak created the “Sum (E.B.)” company to invest in the tech startup Carbyne, and Epstein supplied most of the money for the shares.
Photo of Barak walking to Epstein’s Manhattan mansion.
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Barak also received about $2.3 million from the US-based Wexner Foundation for research from 2004 to 2006, according to reports, when Epstein served on the board.
Barak also received about $2.3 million from the US-based Wexner Foundation for research from 2004 to 2006, according to reports, when Epstein served on the board.
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As for the Russian model Svetlana? She launched WE Talks: the Women’s Empowerment project to support female entrepreneurs, with Epstein’s backing.
Epstein’s lawyer Darren Indyke filed the paperwork to register the WE Talks trademark, and the address entered on the application form was the same as that of the Epstein Foundation. She also lived in Mark Epstein’s apartment building in NYC, as many of Epstein’s “girlfriends” and associates did.
After the billionaire’s death, Pozhidaeva changed her lawyer.
Only found one event for WE Talks…a check presentation for $10k and that’s Lana handing the check
As for the Russian model Svetlana? She launched WE Talks: the Women’s Empowerment project to support female entrepreneurs, with Epstein’s backing.
Epstein’s lawyer Darren Indyke filed the paperwork to register the WE Talks trademark, and the address entered on the application form was the same as that of the Epstein Foundation. She also lived in Mark Epstein’s apartment building in NYC, as many of Epstein’s “girlfriends” and associates did.
After the billionaire’s death, Pozhidaeva changed her lawyer.
Only found one event for WE Talks…a check presentation for $10k and that’s Lana handing the check
ETA: photo is from 2018
There aren’t many photos of Lana as a model….it must have been brief
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