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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031802.txt

A U.S. District Court judge in New York who was presiding over a lawsuit involving a wealthy, Clinton-connected financier and sex offender has passed away at the age of 96. The death of Judge Kenneth Conboy could impact the ongoing legal proceedings related to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. This information was shared by J via email with David Schoen.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031186.txt

A woman is accusing Donald Trump of raping her when she was 13 years old during a series of sex parties hosted by alleged billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein in 1994. She filed a lawsuit against him in Manhattan Supreme Court in June and will speak at a press conference in Los Angeles to break her silence on the allegations. The Trump campaign has denied the accusations, calling them "categorically untrue" and politically motivated.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030871.txt

In the document, Paul Krassner talks about the history of US elections and the electoral college system. He mentions that George Bush was elected president in 2000 due to the electoral college, while Al Gore won the national popular vote. Hillary Clinton announced plans to get rid of the electoral college as a senator but did not follow through on her promise when asked about it later. In 2016, Donald Trump was elected president based on the electoral college despite losing the popular vote to Hillary Clinton by "more than three million" individuals. Paul Krassner also mentions Vladimir Putin's role in the US election and the deaths of journalists at his hands.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030229.txt

The email discusses the use of paid sources by journalists and refers to the PCC Code for Editors. The sender mentions Maz as a particularly devious person who can pay for information, but notes that criminals cannot sell their stories unless it is in the public interest. It also highlights a loophole where witnesses may be paid if the case involves a bent detective.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030200.txt

The document discusses whether it is possible for a sitting president to be indicted in the United States. It points out that there have been six instances where this question has been addressed through internal memos and briefs filed in litigation, and the government's position on the matter is not as clear-cut as often presented. The most recent opinion on the matter came from the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) in 2000, but it is not binding on state prosecutors. The document argues that these issues are not foreclosed and highlights the complexity of criminal proceedings against presidents and vice presidents.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030187.txt

The article is about the late comedian Lenny Bruce and his impact on comedy and society. It mentions his famous obscenity trial at Café Au Go Go in New York City and how he died of an overdose on August 3, 1966, with a foreclosure notice still on appeal. The author, who was a friend and subscriber to the satirical magazine The Realist, met Bruce for the first time in 1959 at a Times Square hotel and discusses their friendship and how Bruce broke through traditional stereotypes in his comedy act.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030094.txt

The Virgin Islands Daily News reports on the ongoing case involving Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged sex trafficking operation. The Miami Herald has filed a motion to unseal documents that could reveal whether federal prosecutors covered up evidence in the case. Three months have passed since a judicial panel in New York heard arguments about whether to unseal these documents, but no final ruling has been made yet. Meanwhile, the victims and their attorneys are urging the court to find remedies for the violations committed by Epstein and his associates.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029859.txt

The document discusses Jeffrey Epstein, a former Palm Beach resident who pleaded guilty in 2008 to two prostitution-related charges involving underage girls. It is revealed that Epstein paid three women $5.5 million to settle lawsuits related to the underage-sex allegations. The settlements were reached after years of speculation about the amount Epstein paid to his accusers. Attorneys Bradley Edwards and Jack Scarola are also mentioned in the document as representing some of the young women who sued Epstein.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029505.txt

This document discusses the relationship between Middle Eastern monarchs and the Trump administration. It highlights the influence of certain individuals, including Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, in shaping U.S. foreign policy towards these countries. The author draws a connection between her previous work on Middle East Insight and recent events involving George Nader, who is described as a conduit between key players from Saudi Arabia and the UAE and the inner circle of the Trump administration.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029416.txt

Radar Online LLC is suing the Federal Bureau of Investigation for not releasing records related to its investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Edward Epstein for sexually trafficking underage women. The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleging that the FBI has withheld these records despite a properly filed Freedom of Information Act request. Radar Online LLC is an online investigative news outlet based in New York City.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029405.txt

The document is a complaint filed by Radar Online LLC against the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The complaint seeks to compel the FBI to produce records concerning its investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Edward Epstein for sexually trafficking underage women. Radar Online LLC is an online investigative news outlet, while the FBI is a component of the Department of Justice. The court has jurisdiction over this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(4)(B), with venue being appropriate under 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(4)(B) as Radar's principal place of business is New York City.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029305.txt

The Supreme Court ruled against DOMA in a 5 to 4 decision. This ruling allows same-sex married couples to receive federal tax refunds and share the "marriage penalty". Employers may have to revise benefit plans as there is no nationwide same-sex marriage mandate. There are potential estate planning strategies that change due to this decision.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028921.txt

This document discusses a new development in a sex scandal involving Jeffrey Epstein, a South Florida billionaire money manager who was accused of running an international underage sex ring. The story has resurfaced due to the efforts of Fort Lauderdale lawyer Brad Edwards, who is representing two alleged victims identified as Jane Doe #3 and Jane Doe #4, both of whom are claiming that well-known criminal defense lawyer Alan Dershowitz and Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, were involved in Epstein's international sex ring. Dershowitz denies these allegations. The case is currently being heard in U.S. District Court in West Palm Beach, with a focus on the alleged victims' attempt to use the Crime Victims' Rights Act to force the U.S. Department of Justice to prosecute Epstein for various offenses related to sex trafficking and prostitution.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028576.txt

This document is a series of emails between two individuals discussing various topics including hiring someone for a job, knowing someone who is friends with the SEC General Counsel and Human Rights Court, and recalling an image. The names of the individuals are Weingarten and J. The conversation also includes references to Softbank and a French/Israeli lawyer named Ron Soffer.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028540.txt

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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027068.txt

The Related Companies is the initial bidder for the Palm House Hotel, which failed as a condo-hotel project. The stalking horse bidder, RREF II PALM HOUSE LLC, led by Related Companies Managing Principal Justin Metz, is offering $32 million for the property in a bankruptcy auction scheduled for next month. Bids at the auction will start at $32.5 million. The property faces allegations of fraud by the Securities and Exchange Commission and EB-5 investors. Given expects the property to sell for up to $40 million, and it could be the last opportunity for a developer to own a hotel in Palm Beach.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026854.txt

The document is a civil lawsuit case number 1:16-cv-04642-RA filed in the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York against Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey E. Epstein by Jane Doe, who is proceeding under a pseudonym. The complaint was filed on June 20th, 2016, and the plaintiff is represented by Thomas F. Meagher from Meagher Emanuel Laks Goldberg & Bovino, LLP in Princeton, NJ. The case has been assigned to Judge Ronnie Abrams and seeks relief for assault, libel, and slander under a diversity jurisdiction.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026499.txt

The sender of the email discusses potential third-party presidential candidates in response to current political events and asks for thoughts on specific attributes for a candidate. The sender acknowledges that the 2018 elections are shaping up to be a referendum on President Trump and that there is no sign of the Mueller investigation's impact ebbing. The sender raises questions about the effectiveness of traditional two-party politics in addressing the current political climate and suggests the need for a back-up plan in case the system fails again.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026304.txt

The document discusses the political situation in the United States, focusing on the upcoming fall elections and the battle for potential Supreme Court justice Brett Kavanaugh's nomination. The author suggests that unless the underlying political dynamics are disrupted, the outcomes of these events will leave us with the same unsatisfactory two front battlefield as the 2016 Presidential election. The author also raises the question of whether we want to break the current political system and nominating process for selecting candidates in 2020.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026248.txt

The document discusses a memorandum containing classified information provided to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in relation to its oversight activities. The committee has voted to disclose this memorandum publicly and has forwarded it to the President, arguing that releasing it would serve the public interest. The White House expresses concern about the potential negative impact of unilateral release of classified information by the Legislative Branch, which raises significant separation of powers concerns.

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