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The 2003 Vanity Fair profile of Jeffrey Epstein painted him as a glamorous, high-flying financier—luxurious Manhattan mansion, exclusive billionaire clientele, and glamorous flights with celebrities like Bill Clinton and Kevin Spacey. It framed Epstein as a mythic creature within elite circles, glossing over any deeper scrutiny and leaving the reader with the impression of a mysterious, alluring money man rather than a predator at work. Under the guise of curiosity, it offered pageantry—not accountability.
What’s truly infuriating is the piece’s deliberate omission of credible allegations—like Annie and Maria Farmer’s claims of attempted seduction and abuse. These weren’t mere rumors; they were on-record accounts shared with reporter Vicky Ward during her reporting. But Vanity Fair’s editor, Graydon Carter, excised them from the article—reportedly after Epstein exerted pressure, including threats to the magazine’s office and Carter himself. That decision wasn't journalistic caution; it was cowardice, allowing a predator to hide behind a glossy veneer while silencing victims.
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What’s truly infuriating is the piece’s deliberate omission of credible allegations—like Annie and Maria Farmer’s claims of attempted seduction and abuse. These weren’t mere rumors; they were on-record accounts shared with reporter Vicky Ward during her reporting. But Vanity Fair’s editor, Graydon Carter, excised them from the article—reportedly after Epstein exerted pressure, including threats to the magazine’s office and Carter himself. That decision wasn't journalistic caution; it was cowardice, allowing a predator to hide behind a glossy veneer while silencing victims.
To contact me:
[email protected]
source:
https://www.newyorker.com/news/annals-of-communications/why-didnt-vanity-fair-break-the-jeffrey-epstein-story
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
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