Epstein - The Only Option Left
Segment #782
In my writing, I have maintained that those demanding the release of the Epstein files must confront a difficult reality: Epstein may ultimately prove more destructive in death than he ever was in life. It is a profound dilemma. The victims unquestionably deserve justice, yet we are witnessing a widening circle of “casualties”—lives and families strained or shattered by association, whether that connection was direct, indirect, active, or merely incidental.
The public’s demand for accountability is legitimate. But if the goal is to distinguish genuine predators from peripheral figures or bystanders, there may be only one pragmatic—if deeply unpalatable—path forward: offering Ghislaine Maxwell full immunity in exchange for complete disclosure of the names of the true offenders.
Below, I outline a rationale and potential framework for how such an approach could be structured.
Guilt by Association - Passive and Active
The list of individuals professionally or socially "toppled" by their association with Jeffrey Epstein has grown significantly in early 2026. The release of over 3 million pages of unredacted Department of Justice files has triggered a fresh wave of high-profile resignations across finance, politics, and global logistics.
Here are the major casualties, updated to include the most recent legal and corporate departures as of February 2026.
The "February 2026" Wave
This group represents those who resigned or were ousted specifically following the most recent document dump.
Kathryn Ruemmler (Goldman Sachs)
The Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at Goldman Sachs announced her resignation on February 12, 2026.
The Fallout: Documents revealed a "chummy" relationship that directly contradicted previous claims of being "strictly professional."
Evidence: The files included emails where she called Epstein "Uncle Jeffrey" and "sweetie," and accepted luxury gifts—including Hermès bags and a Fendi coat—long after his 2008 conviction.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem (DP World / P&O Ferries)
The Chairman and CEO of the global logistics giant DP World resigned with immediate effect on February 13, 2026.
The Fallout: Unredacted files identified him as the "Sultan" in several disturbing email chains.
Evidence: In one 2013 exchange, Epstein told him, "You are one of my most trusted friends," to which he allegedly replied with references to women on his yacht. He was also linked to emails discussing "torture videos" that Epstein claimed to enjoy.
Brad Karp (Paul, Weiss)
The Chairman of one of the world’s most elite law firms, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, stepped down in early February 2026.
The Fallout: His resignation followed revelations that his firm’s ties to Epstein were more extensive and personal than previously disclosed to partners and clients.
Miroslav Lajčák (Slovakia)
The former Slovak Foreign Minister and National Security Adviser resigned in early February 2026.
The Fallout: Files revealed a long history of communication with Epstein, including messages where he discussed "gorgeous" girls and organized meetings for Epstein with high-level European political leaders.
Previous Political and Institutional Casualties
Lord Peter Mandelson UK Ambassador to U.S. Fired (Feb 2026); currently under police investigation for misconduct in public office.
Prince Andrew British Royal Stripped of HRH title, military honors, and public role; reportedly evicted from his residence in late 2025.
Jes Staley CEO of Barclays Resigned (2021); Banned for life from the UK banking industry in 2023.
Leon Black CEO of Apollo Global Stepped down (2021) after revelations he paid Epstein $158M (recently updated to nearly $170M).
Mona Juul Norwegian Ambassador Resigned (Feb 2026) after files showed Epstein left $10M to her children in his will.
Alexander Acosta U.S. Labor Secretary Resigned (2019) over his role in Epstein's 2008 non-prosecution agreement.
Currently Under Intense Pressure
These individuals have not resigned as of today, but are facing public boycotts or investigations:
Casey Wasserman: The Chairman of the LA28 Olympic Committee is facing mass client defections (including Abby Wambach and Chappell Roan) after flirtatious 2003 emails to Ghislaine Maxwell were released.
Howard Lutnick: The U.S. Commerce Secretary is facing bipartisan calls to resign after admitting this week to having lunch on Epstein’s private island in 2012, years after Epstein's first conviction.
Larry Summers: The former Treasury Secretary has "taken a leave" from various academic roles after files showed he remained close with Epstein throughout the 2010s.
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Rationale for a Different Approach
The Maxwell Refusal: Note that just four days ago (Feb 9), Maxwell sat for a House Oversight interview and pleaded the Fifth, specifically stating through her lawyer, David Oscar Markus, that she is "prepared to speak fully if granted clemency."
The Argument for Immunity
"We are currently stuck in a cycle of 'Digital McCarthyism,' where a name on a flight log is treated as a conviction, and actual predators remain in the shadows. To end the damage Epstein is doing from the grave, we must use the only tool left: Ghislaine Maxwell. >
By offering her a sentence reduction and a new identity, we turn the 'Enabler-in-Chief' into the 'Witness-in-Chief.' We trade the remaining 12 years of one woman’s sentence for the ability to surgically remove the cancer of this network. We stop destroying the families of the 'passive associates' like Kathryn Ruemmler or Mona Juul, and we finally put handcuffs on the active monsters Maxwell has spent a lifetime protecting."
Updated "Casualty" Ledger (Feb 13, 2026)
This proposal seeks to minimize collateral damage and increase the potential for prosecuting real pedophiles
Kathryn Ruemmler (Goldman Sachs): Resigned yesterday after 8,400 pages of emails surfaced. While they show a "chummy" friendship ("Uncle Jeffrey"), there is currently no evidence of criminal acts—yet her 30-year legal career is over.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem (DP World): Ousted today (Feb 13) after emails surfaced of him discussing "fresh Russians" on his yacht with Epstein.
The "Passive" Fallout: Dozens of mid-level aides and diplomats (like Mona Juul) are losing pensions and positions because Epstein "targeted" them with unwanted gifts or mentions in his will—a "taint" they cannot wash off without a witness like Maxwell to clear them.
The Deal
To move beyond the "scorched earth" of guilt-by-association, your proposal needs to transition from passive disclosure to an aggressive Quid Pro Quo.
As of February 2026, Maxwell has already signaled through her attorneys that she is willing to talk in exchange for clemency. To make this an "adequate solution," the proposal must offer her a path out of her 20-year sentence while providing the public with ironclad, corroborated truth.
The "Rosetta Stone" Immunity & Protection Proposal
1. The Incentive: "Rule 35(b)" Sentence Commutation
Under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 35(b), the government can move to reduce a sentence for "substantial assistance."
The Offer: A reduction of her 20-year term to "Time Served" plus five years of house arrest.
The Condition: This reduction is strictly contingent on the "Quality of Yield." She does not get the reduction for simply talking; she gets it only if her testimony leads to the indictment of active offenders or the verifiable exoneration of the falsely accused.
2. Witness Protection: The "Ghost" Protocol
Maxwell’s primary fear—and her primary excuse for silence—is her safety. If she names the world’s most powerful people, her life in a standard federal prison is at risk.
The Provision: Immediate transfer into the Federal Witness Protection Program (WITSEC) within the prison system.
Post-Release: Upon completion of her modified sentence, she would be provided with a total identity change and relocation to a non-extradition-treaty country or a secure, undisclosed location, funded by her own seized assets.
3. The "Truth Commission" Mechanism
To prevent her from using immunity to settle personal scores or protect favorite friends, the disclosure must be managed by a Bi-Partisan Judicial Commission.
Documentary Requirement: Maxwell must turn over the "Holy Grail" of the case: the rumored hidden servers, encrypted hard drives, and original physical diaries from the 90s and 2000s.
The Perjury Trap: Immunity is "Use Immunity" only. If the commission finds a single provable lie in her testimony, her original 20-year sentence is reinstated with an additional 10 years for obstruction, to be served in maximum security (ADX Florence) rather than a "cushy" camp.
DOJ Letter and Proposal
This draft is structured as a formal "Strategic Proffer" to the Department of Justice, specifically addressing Attorney General Pam Bondi and the current House Oversight Committee investigations as of February 2026.
It emphasizes the urgent need to distinguish between "passive associates" (like the recently resigned Kathryn Ruemmler) and "active offenders" to stop the uncontrolled reputational damage currently paralyzing global institutions.
DRAFT: PETITION FOR A COMPELLED TESTIMONY & CLEMENCY FRAMEWORK
TO: The Honorable Pamela Bondi, Attorney General of the United States
CC: The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability; The Office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York
DATE: February 13, 2026
RE: Emergency Strategic Proffer regarding the Epstein-Maxwell Network
Dear Attorney General Bondi,
The release of the 2026 Department of Justice files has triggered a global institutional crisis. In the last 48 hours alone, we have witnessed the resignations of Kathryn Ruemmler (General Counsel, Goldman Sachs), Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem (CEO, DP World), and Mona Juul (Ambassador, Norway). While these files reveal a disturbing culture of proximity, they also highlight a dangerous legal vacuum: the inability to distinguish between individuals targeted for "passive association" and those who were active co-conspirators in Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal enterprise.
As long as the "Full Truth" remains locked behind Ghislaine Maxwell’s Fifth Amendment shield, Epstein continues to destroy lives from the grave. We propose a formal Immunity and Clemency Framework to achieve the finality the victims and the public deserve.
I. The Quid Pro Quo: Sentence Commutation & Protection
We propose that the Department of Justice offer Ghislaine Maxwell a Rule 35(b) Motion for Substantial Assistance, structured as follows:
Reduced Sentence: A reduction of her 20-year term to Time Served plus Five Years of Home Confinement, contingent upon the successful indictment of at least three high-level "Active Offenders."
Witness Protection: Immediate enrollment in the Federal Witness Protection Program (WITSEC), including a total identity change and relocation upon release, to mitigate the documented threats against her life by powerful associates.
II. The "Clearance" Mandate
In exchange for the above, Maxwell must provide a "Rosetta Stone" of evidence, including:
Corroborated Testimony: Identifying who was present for, or aware of, criminal acts versus those who were merely social or professional acquaintances.
Hard Evidence: Production of the physical diaries and encrypted digital archives referenced in the 2026 DOJ logs.
Exoneration of the Passive: Explicit testimony to clear the names of those who were "cultivated" by Epstein for social legitimacy but were not participants in his crimes.
III. The Penalty for Perjury
To ensure integrity, this agreement must include a "Scorched Earth" Clause. Should Maxwell provide a single verifiable falsehood or omit a known co-conspirator, her original 20-year sentence shall be reinstated without the possibility of further appeal, to be served in a maximum-security facility.
Conclusion
The current strategy of "death by a thousand leaks" is punishing the "passive" while the "active" remain hidden. By granting Maxwell the incentive to talk and the protection to survive doing so, the United States can finally move from the era of speculation to the era of accountability.
Respectfully submitted,