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were other ways to make 1
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ow did Jeffrey Epstein make all his money? he years about mon-
Epstein would tell stories over t d from slippery characters. Sometime: 'd suggest he had ties to the
ies recovere s, friends
and former associates would say, he government, giving listeners the i dangerous, glamorous work. Others said that what Epstein really was much more banal. According to them, Epstein spent = th creative new ways for the rich ; avoidance deals : was involved
career, most of his time coming UP wi he commission for tax- mber of deals Epstein record of successes 4% qd
to avoid paying taxes. rE was enormous, although the nu with is a matter of conjecture, as is his failures.
But Epstein’s busine fee. No fancy math. No percentages.
ss model was evolving. He'd charge flat
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In 1982, Epstein sold his relatives, and others on an Michael Stroll, had run W company known for the pi Stroll put $450,000 int But in 1984, Michael $
7 q repeated demands and re . 4 Epstein owed him, he got _ ment. Eventually he sued | q ing $440,000—the case w _ Epstein told the judge tha ally the payment for a hor: a Like many cases invol c f court, the terms of the f
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