From Cellmate to Storyteller: Nicholas Tartaglione And The Claim That Epstein Left A Note (5/1/26)

New reporting reveals that a senior administrator at Columbia’s College of Dental Medicine played a central role in helping Jeffrey Epstein’s girlfriend, Karyna Shuliak, gain admission to the program—not just once, but through multiple interventions that bypassed standard procedures. After initially being rejected, Shuliak’s application was revived through what has been described as an “irregular process,” with administrators assisting her academically and administratively while Epstein leveraged his financial influence and connections. At least one key figure within the dental school remained in place even as other officials tied to the situation resigned, were removed, or faced disciplinary action, raising questions about uneven accountability inside the institution.The broader context makes the situation even more troubling. Documents show that Epstein used the promise of donations and his network of relationships to influence admissions decisions, with senior faculty and administrators actively facilitating Shuliak’s path into the program despite her initial rejection. While Columbia has taken action against some individuals linked to the case, the fact that others remain in positions of authority underscores lingering concerns about how deeply Epstein’s influence penetrated the institution—and whether the response has been selective rather than comprehensive. The episode adds to a growing body of evidence showing how elite institutions were willing to bend or bypass rules when Epstein’s money and connections were involved.to contact me:[email protected]:A dental school administrator helped Epstein’s girlfriend get into Columbia twice. As others depart, he remains.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The claim that Jeffrey Epstein left behind a suicide note rests almost entirely on the word of his former cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione—a convicted killer serving multiple life sentences. Tartaglione alleges he found the note after Epstein’s earlier jail incident, describing it as handwritten and hidden inside a book, with vague, dramatic language suggesting Epstein was contemplating his fate. But beyond his account, there’s no independently verified evidence that such a note exists—no confirmed chain of custody, no forensic validation, and no clear indication it was ever treated as credible by investigators. For something that would be a critical piece of evidence, its absence from the core investigative narrative raises serious doubts about whether it was ever real to begin with.Tartaglione’s credibility is a major issue. He’s not a neutral observer—he’s a convicted murderer with every incentive to shape his story, especially given the scrutiny surrounding his time in a cell with Epstein. His account surfaced well after the fact, adding another layer of suspicion about timing and motive. Epstein initially accused him of assault during that earlier jail incident before backing off the claim, which only complicates the picture further. When the only source of such a significant claim is someone with that kind of background—and when the alleged evidence itself remains unseen and unverified—it doesn’t clarify anything. It muddies the waters even more in a case already defined by contradictions, missing information, and unanswered questions.to contact me:[email protected]:Ex-cellmate says he found suicide note from Jeffrey Epstein following earlier suicide attempt - ABC NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Newly released documents reveal that a $25,000 donation tied to Jeffrey Epstein was funneled to Harvard’s women’s rugby team, but the players themselves say they were never informed of the true source of the money. Instead, they were led to believe the funding came through legitimate university channels—possibly even as a response from then-Harvard president Lawrence Summers to their financial struggles. Internal records, however, show that the university had clear knowledge from the outset that the donation originated from Epstein, raising serious questions about transparency and decision-making within Harvard’s administration.The situation becomes more troubling with claims that team members were effectively told to stay quiet about the donation, even as the university maintained awareness of its origin. For athletes who were already underfunded and in need of support, the lack of disclosure meant they unknowingly benefited from money tied to a convicted sex offender. The episode adds to a growing pattern revealed in the Epstein files—where institutions continued to accept or obscure financial connections long after Epstein’s criminal history was known—further fueling scrutiny over how elite organizations handled his money and protected their reputations.to contact me:[email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Judge Alison Nathan’s management of the Ghislaine Maxwell trial unsealing process revealed the stark contradictions at the heart of the U.S. judicial system’s approach to the Epstein network—public accountability in theory, institutional protection in practice. While Nathan presided over a high-profile prosecution that promised transparency, her decisions to keep the names of alleged co-conspirators sealed effectively reinforced the wall of secrecy that has surrounded the Epstein case for decades. Prosecutors had acknowledged the existence of additional “uncharged co-conspirators,” yet Nathan maintained that releasing those names could “unfairly harm individuals not on trial.” That justification rings hollow when weighed against the magnitude of Epstein’s crimes and the global power web he operated within. For the public, the perception is clear: justice may have reached Ghislaine Maxwell, but it politely stopped short of everyone else.to contact me:[email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Haley Robson is one of the earliest known victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s Palm Beach operation, lured into his orbit when she was just sixteen. Like so many others, she says she was approached under the guise of a “massage” job that quickly turned into sexual exploitation. Afterward, Epstein’s associates allegedly convinced her to recruit other young girls, promising easy cash and glamor while normalizing abuse that Robson later described as “systematic grooming.” Her account, documented in police reports and media interviews, shows how Epstein’s network weaponized peer influence and economic vulnerability — turning victims into unwitting recruiters. In Robson’s case, the state charged her as a witness, not a defendant, recognizing that she had been manipulated by Epstein’s machinery rather than consciously aiding it. Still, the experience haunted her for years, and she later became a public advocate for victims’ rights, determined to expose the predator who warped her youth.to contact me:[email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The most credible and unbiased path to the truth in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal would be the appointment of a truly independent special counsel with full prosecutorial authority. The core issue isn’t just the underlying crimes—it’s the persistent appearance of institutional conflict, where the same agencies that were involved in past decisions, failures, or potential missteps are now expected to investigate themselves. A special counsel, operating outside normal Department of Justice command structures, would provide the necessary distance to examine evidence, revisit prior prosecutorial choices, and determine whether obstruction, misconduct, or preferential treatment played a role at any stage. That independence is what lends legitimacy to findings, especially in a case where public trust has been repeatedly strained.Beyond optics, a special counsel would have the ability to unify a sprawling, fragmented narrative into a coherent legal inquiry—subpoenaing witnesses across jurisdictions, compelling testimony from powerful figures, and following financial, institutional, and international threads without political interference. In a scandal that intersects with global elites, intelligence speculation, and decades of alleged protection, anything less risks reinforcing the perception of a controlled outcome. A properly empowered special counsel wouldn’t guarantee conclusions people want, but it would ensure that the process itself is insulated, transparent, and rigorous enough that the results—whatever they are—carry real weight.to contact me:[email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The latest Epstein document release further reinforces how deeply Prince Andrew was entangled in Jeffrey Epstein’s orbit and how aware authorities were of his potential exposure long before public accountability set in. Newly surfaced investigative materials show that prosecutors believed Andrew had direct knowledge of Ghislaine Maxwell’s role in recruiting young women and sought to question him formally about his relationship with Epstein, his presence around victims, and his continued contact after Epstein’s 2008 conviction. The documents make clear that Andrew was not viewed as a peripheral figure, but as someone investigators considered central enough to warrant detailed questioning under caution. Despite this, no interview ever took place, underscoring the long-standing gap between investigative interest and actual enforcement when it came to a senior royal.The files also highlight the extraordinary degree of institutional hesitation surrounding Andrew, both in the United Kingdom and internationally. While investigators outlined lines of questioning and compiled evidence, diplomatic sensitivities and royal privilege effectively stalled progress. Andrew’s refusal to cooperate was tolerated for years, even as civil litigation and survivor testimony mounted, and British authorities showed little urgency in compelling his participation. The documents illustrate a pattern in which reputational risk to the monarchy consistently outweighed accountability, allowing Andrew to avoid meaningful scrutiny until public pressure became impossible to ignore. Rather than revealing new allegations, the release confirms what survivors and journalists have long argued: that Prince Andrew was shielded not by a lack of concern, but by a system unwilling to confront power.to contact me:[email protected]:Andrew 'knew Ghislaine was a sex madam', Epstein cops believed - as new docs reveal efforts to quiz royal under cautionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Senator Ron Wyden has sharply criticized the IRS for failing to audit or investigate the massive payments—estimated at at least $158 million, and possibly up to $170 million—made by private equity billionaire Leon Black to Jeffrey Epstein between 2012 and 2017. Wyden questioned how Epstein, who had no formal credentials in tax or accounting, could receive such high sums—exceeding compensation paid to other top advisors—without raising any red flags, and pointed out that much of this was paid “ad hoc” without written contracts. He urged the IRS to explain why these seemingly suspicious tax‑planning transactions were never subject to scrutiny despite their scale and Epstein’s criminal historyAdditionally, Wyden revealed that his office accessed a trove of financial records indicating approximately 4,725 wire transfers amounting to over $1 billion linked to Epstein, including interactions with Russian banks connected to sex trafficking. He accused the Treasury Department of withholding these critical Suspicious Activity Reports from oversight and insisted that the lack of broader prosecutions or investigations suggests a cover‑up. Wyden accused federal agencies of “sleepwalking” through evidence that might have exposed Epstein’s alleged façade of financial expertise and facilitated accountability for those who funded his operations.to contact me:[email protected]:Senator Seeks Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's Work for Leon BlackBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Bill Gates has once again been pulled back into the Jeffrey Epstein maelstrom as newly resurfaced records and correspondence reignite questions about the true depth of his relationship with Epstein—long after Epstein’s 2008 conviction made his reputation impossible to ignore. The latest disclosures include communications involving Gates’ philanthropic circle that appear to show Epstein positioning himself as a broker of influence, attempting to connect Gates with political figures and high-level networks. These revelations undermine the long-standing public narrative that Gates only met with Epstein a handful of times for benign philanthropic purposes and had no meaningful partnership with him. They also intensify scrutiny over why one of the most powerful and well-informed figures in the world continued to engage with someone already known as a convicted sex offender.The renewed spotlight has also revived the internal controversy surrounding Gates’ personal life, including widely reported tensions within his marriage as Melinda French Gates repeatedly objected to the association and later described Epstein in strikingly harsh terms. As more details surface, Gates’ attempts to minimize the relationship appear increasingly strained, especially with each new record that contradicts earlier public statements. What was once portrayed as a minor footnote now looks like a strategic, mutually beneficial connection—raising the central unresolved question: Why was Bill Gates willing to maintain contact with Epstein after the world knew who Epstein truly was?to contact me:[email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In 2011, newly surfaced emails suggest that Prince Andrew attempted to use a Metropolitan Police protection officer—assigned to him as part of his royal security detail—to dig up damaging information on Virginia Giuffre, the woman who accused him of sexual abuse linked to Jeffrey Epstein. The email reportedly contained Giuffre’s date of birth and U.S. Social Security number and alleged she had a criminal record in the United States. It was sent to a royal press aide, implying coordination to discredit Giuffre before the now-infamous photograph of Andrew with her surfaced. There is no evidence that the officer followed through on the request, and Giuffre’s family has confirmed she never had a criminal record. The revelation underscores Andrew’s desperation at the time to undermine his accuser rather than face the allegations head-on, revealing a cynical attempt to weaponize his royal privilege and the resources of law enforcement against a survivor.The Metropolitan Police have since announced they are “actively looking into” the claims, which have triggered widespread public disgust and renewed scrutiny over Andrew’s use of taxpayer-funded protection. The timing of the revelations—coming shortly after Andrew’s forced relinquishment of his Duke of York title and amid continued fallout from his ties to Epstein—paints a picture of a man still trying to manipulate institutions to protect his reputation. The notion that a royal would attempt to enlist the police to smear a victim of alleged trafficking is seen by critics as emblematic of the rot within Britain’s elite power structure. For a man who insists he “never met” Virginia Giuffre, his determination to have her investigated says everything about guilt, arrogance, and moral decay behind palace walls.to contact  me:[email protected]:Met Police to look into claims Prince Andrew sought information on accuserBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.