Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘Black Book’ With 221 New Names Hits Auction Block
The shadow of Jeffrey Epstein looms large once again as a mysterious “black book” purportedly belonging to the late financier, containing the names and addresses of 221 previously undisclosed individuals, is set to go up for auction. The identities of bidders are guaranteed to remain confidential.
Expected to fetch up to $200,000 or more, the book has stirred considerable interest, with high-profile names reportedly among its pages. Notable figures such as former President Donald Trump, billionaire businessman John Catsimatidis, and Suzanne Ircha, known as Melania Trump’s confidante and co-owner of the New York Jets, are said to be listed. Other names include billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn, Cristina Greeven (wife of former CNN anchor Chris Cuomo), and ex-Playboy CEO Christie Hefner. However, it’s crucial to note that none of these individuals have faced criminal charges related to Epstein.
The origins of the book remain shrouded in mystery. Discovered on Fifth Avenue in the East Village by a female musician in the 1990s, its journey to that location remains unclear. However, what’s evident is that it contains the names of 349 people, 221 of whom were not previously known from Epstein’s more infamous “black book.”
The upcoming auction of this relic, believed to be from 1997, will be facilitated by Alexander Historical Auctions, accompanied by a forensic examiner’s report verifying its authenticity. Bill Panagopulos, owner of the auction house, emphasized the rarity and significance of such an item, predicting a sale price ranging from $100,000 to $200,000 and beyond.
This isn’t the first time Epstein’s connections have made headlines. In 2015, a previous black book containing names like Michael Bloomberg, Bill Clinton, and Mick Jagger was leaked by the now-defunct blog Gawker. However, all individuals mentioned have denied any involvement in Epstein’s illicit activities.
