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While pregnant with her sons, the journalist was tasked with uncovering Epstein’s financial history, especially how he amassed his wealth. Struggling with pregnancy restrictions preventing travel, her investigation was confined to New York. Nevertheless, Epstein initiated daily calls, turning what should have been routine reporting into a harrowing experience.
Epstein’s calls included disturbing behavior: threatening curses on her unborn children and making intrusive inquiries about her medical details. Such conduct crossed professional boundaries and was laden with intimidation. Concerned about her safety and the potential influence Epstein wielded, the lawyer at Vanity Fair advised her to record these conversations, suspecting Epstein’s unpredictability.