Former Virgin Islands Attorney General Denise George testified under oath that Jeffrey Epstein had "political influence" over the governor of the islands and claimed that the governor pressured her to allow Epstein entry despite his status as a sex offender.
According to court documents revealed by journalist Lee Fang, George stated that she was pressured in 2019 to issue a special travel waiver to Epstein, which she refused to do. She further alleged that Governor Albert Bryan Jr. repeatedly pressured her to grant the waiver and described his contact with her as "improper."
George expressed her concern over Epstein's ability to influence the governor, stating, "Just the fact that he as a sex offender got the governor to come to me for that request was unusual." She also suggested that Epstein was using his political connections to obtain a favorable outcome in a law enforcement matter.
In December 2022, George was fired by Governor Bryan, just four days after her office filed a lawsuit against major bank JPMorgan Chase. Additionally, the estate of Jeffrey Epstein reached a settlement with the Virgin Islands worth over $100 million. As part of the settlement, the estate agreed to sell two private islands, Little St. James and Great St. James, and give half the proceeds to the territory. The sale aimed to prevent the islands from being used for illicit purposes.
Court filings also revealed that Epstein had allegedly used political pressure as early as 2011, when the Virgin Islands planned to change their sex offender registry laws to comply with federal standards. These changes would have posed problems for Epstein, given his previous charges in 2008. However, Epstein's circle reportedly lobbied for legislation that would allow for waivers to be granted, exempting sex offenders from 21-day travel notifications. The legislation, which allegedly incorporated suggestions from Epstein's legal team, ultimately passed.
Governor Bryan's office did not respond to requests for comment from various news outlets, including the Daily Caller News Foundation, Law & Crime, and TheBlaze.
In conclusion, former Virgin Islands Attorney General Denise George testified that Jeffrey Epstein had political influence over the governor of the islands and claimed that the governor pressured her to grant Epstein a travel waiver. These allegations raise concerns about Epstein's ability to manipulate the political system and obtain favorable treatment despite his status as a sex offender. The firing of George shortly after her office sued JPMorgan Chase and the subsequent settlement between the Epstein estate and the Virgin Islands further add to the complexity of the situation. The lack of response from Governor Bryan's office leaves unanswered questions regarding the allegations made by George.
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