Jeffrey Epstein →
Event Description
Epstein became the stalking horse bidder at $36 million for Gosman's property in summer of 2004, agreeing to receive a fee if someone bid higher.
Quoted Evidence
“I became the stalking horse bidder at 36 m. ie if someone bid higher I would receive a fee.”
Trafficking Assessment
Likelihood
3%
Confidence
93%
Thread Prior
72%
Reasoning
Stalking horse bidding is a standard real estate practice. No exploitation, transportation, or coercion elements present. Financial transaction mechanism unrelated to trafficking.
Metadata
Date
2004-06-01 to 2004-08-31(approximate)
Thread
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