Vicky Ward Stands By Epstein Reporting: "Belonged to Intelligence"

Vicky Ward's Reporting on Epstein

• 💡 Vicky Ward stands by her 2019 reporting that Alex Acosta was told Jeffrey Epstein "belonged to intelligence" and to leave the matter alone.
• 📌 This information was reportedly conveyed by a source within the Trump transition team who had spoken with Acosta.
• 🎯 Ward emphasizes that her source was in a position to know and has not recanted their statement.

Alex Acosta's Non-Answers and Plea Deal

• 🗣️ Alex Acosta, when questioned about Epstein's alleged intelligence ties, provided a non-denial denial, stating he would "hesitate to take this reporting as fact."
• ⚖️ The 2007 plea deal for Epstein, which resulted in a 13-month house arrest sentence for serious charges, is questioned as being too lenient.
• 🏛️ It is suggested that "main justice" and potentially Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez would have had to approve such a deal, implying higher-level involvement.

Intelligence Connections and Speculation

• 🌍 There has been long-standing speculation about Jeffrey Epstein's potential connections to American, Israeli, or other foreign intelligence agencies due to his rapid wealth accumulation and lack of traditional credentials.
• 🤝 His association with Ghislaine Maxwell and her father, who was reportedly connected to Israeli intelligence (Mossad), fueled these theories.
• 🔍 Mike Benz suggests that the OPR investigation into Acosta's handling of the case may have been influenced or buried, potentially by Bill Barr, given his past ties to the CIA.

Media and Investigation

• 📰 Ward's 2019 report was published the day before Acosta held a press conference addressing the controversy surrounding his handling of the Epstein case.
• 🔍 The OPR investigation's findings were reportedly buried in a footnote, and the full transcripts and audio files have not been made public, hindering transparency.
• 📚 Vicky Ward is also the co-author of a new book, "The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy," about the murders of four students in Idaho.