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How the territory where he lived became his most effective pursuer, and the texts that embarrassed its delegate
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Money and tax breaks.
The territory alleged that Epstein used his companies, including Southern Trust, to obtain more than $80 million in tax benefits fraudulently while running a trafficking operation from Little St. James. The estate paid more than $105 million, half the proceeds of any island sale, and $450,000 to remediate Great St. James, without admitting liability. [1][2]
The territory’s critics point out that the same government granted his companies those tax breaks for years. Both are true. [1]
What we can’t tell you. No admission of liability.
The territory’s account of its civil racketeering case and settlement. A party’s statement.
Wire report.
What the delegate did.
Released records show Stacey Plaskett, the territory’s non-voting delegate to Congress, exchanged texts with Epstein during a February 2019 House hearing at which Michael Cohen testified. Republicans moved to censure her; the resolution failed 209–214 on 18 November 2025. Plaskett defended the exchange, saying Epstein was a constituent and that she was taking in information from many sources. [1][2]
What we can’t tell you. Texting during a hearing is not a crime; the question is judgment.
Report on the failed censure vote.
The official vote record.
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The Virgin Islands alleged his companies obtained more than $80 million in tax benefits fraudulently, then recovered over $105 million from the estate.
Who says it: The territory’s attorney general.
Delegate Stacey Plaskett exchanged texts with him during the February 2019 Cohen hearing. A censure failed 209–214.
Who says it: Released records; House vote.
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