In a recent federal filing by JPMorgan Chase, it has been alleged that convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein played a role in drafting language for a sex offender law with the assistance of Cecile de Jongh, the wife of former U.S. Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh Jr. This revelation adds another layer to the already controversial relationship between Epstein and the Virgin Islands government.
The lawsuit, filed by the Virgin Islands against JPMorgan Chase in December, accuses the bank of knowingly facilitating Epstein's exploitation of women and minors. However, the financial giant has now turned the tables, suggesting that the highest-ranking officials in the Virgin Islands maintained a "quid pro quo relationship" with the notorious child predator. According to JPMorgan Chase's filing, Epstein provided financial support, advice, influence, and favors to these officials, who, in return, shielded and even rewarded him.
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One instance highlighted in the filing is an exchange between Cecile de Jongh and Epstein in May 2011. De Jongh allegedly sought Epstein's approval for specific changes to the sex offender monitoring laws, asking him, "This is the suggested language; will it work for you?" The bank's filing argues that this exchange demonstrates the deep ties between Epstein and the Virgin Islands government.
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After serving his sentence for soliciting an underage prostitute in Florida, Epstein changed his primary address to the Virgin Islands and registered as a sex offender there. He took advantage of the local government's jurisdiction while entertaining celebrities and engaging in illicit activities with women and girls on his Little St. James island compound.
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Epstein's response to de Jongh's request indicates his desire to limit his movement being monitored, stating, "We should add out of country for more than 7 days, otherwise I could not go for a day trip to Tortola at the last minute." Moreover, Epstein suggested restricting dissemination of information about his whereabouts to the press. Although Epstein closely monitored the bill's progress, he expressed disappointment with the final version.
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According to the filing, de Jongh apologized for how things unfolded but assured Epstein that she would find a way to circumvent the legislation's obstacles. Allegedly, de Jongh devised a plan to allow Epstein freedom of movement in and out of the country, even accompanied by young women and girls. The filing also reveals that de Jongh worked for Epstein, managing his local companies from 2007 to 2015, during which Epstein paid her children's tuition.
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JPMorgan Chase's filing takes a scathing stance against the Virgin Islands government, asserting that it was the entity that most directly failed to protect public safety and actively facilitated and benefited from Epstein's criminal activities. The bank's allegations come on the heels of a separate $290 million settlement reached to resolve a class-action lawsuit filed by Epstein's victims, preventing potentially damaging information about the bank's relationship with the sex offender from surfacing at trial.
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Epstein's death in 2019, ruled a suicide by the New York City medical examiner's office, cut short his impending trial on sex trafficking charges. The revelations in JPMorgan Chase's filing shed further light on the disturbing ties between Epstein and influential individuals, casting a shadow over the already tainted relationship between Epstein and the U.S. Virgin Islands government.
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As the legal proceedings continue, more details may emerge about the extent of Epstein's involvement in shaping sex offender laws and the degree of collaboration within the Virgin Islands government. These revelations raise serious questions about the responsibilities of those in power to protect public safety and the need for increased scrutiny to prevent similar abuses.
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