Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Lutnick Claims Epstein Blackmailed Elites; Details House Tour
Howard Lutnick, the Commerce Secretary, said that Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of sex crimes, was a master blackmailer.
Lutnick claims Epstein may have used compromising information to make deals.
Lutnick and his wife toured Epstein's house, including a massage room.
Epstein died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
His death was ruled a suicide but remains questioned.
This brings up old questions about how Epstein was able to avoid more serious charges in 2008.
Howard Lutnick alleges Jeffrey Epstein was the 'greatest blackmailer ever.'
Lutnick toured Epstein's townhouse, including the massage room, in 2005.
Epstein died in jail in 2019 while awaiting sex trafficking trial.
Lutnick speculates Epstein used compromising videos for leniency.
Epstein's death was officially ruled a suicide.
- Who
- Howard Lutnick and Jeffrey Epstein.
- What
- Lutnick claims Epstein was a blackmailer; Lutnick toured Epstein's home.
- When
- Lutnick's account is from 2005, with the plea deal in 2008.
- Where
- Epstein's East 71st Street townhouse.
- Why
- To potentially leverage illicit material for leniency.
- Allegation
- Epstein blackmailed powerful figures.
- Source
- Howard Lutnick, Commerce Secretary.
- Event
- Epstein gave Lutnick a tour of his townhouse in 2005.
- Epstein's Death
- Ruled suicide in jail in 2019.
- Charges
- Sex trafficking.
- Plea Deal
- Allowed Epstein to avoid federal sex trafficking charges in 2008.