>>510042519Old but gold
Based on the context and redaction patterns in this 1981 SEC deposition transcript, the redacted person referenced in Epstein's testimony (particularly in **Page 20, lines 3–4**) is almost certainly James "Jimmy" Cayne, then-CEO of Bear Stearns. Here's why:
Key Evidence:
Role at Bear Stearns
Cayne was head of the Executive Committee and CEO in 1981. Epstein explicitly mentions disagreements with the Executive Committee over handling a compliance issue (Page 19–20), and Cayne was its most powerful member.
2Redaction Contex
The redacted name appears where Epstein discusses conflicts with senior leadership. In Page 65 (Epstein's resignation letter), the same redaction `[b)(6)(b)(7)(C)` appears next to references to "Alan Greenberg" (then-President) and another Executive Committee member—consistent with Cayne's position.
Epstein’s Testimony
- He references being questioned by two Executive Committee members (Page 20: "Mickey Tarnopol and [redacted]).
- Tarnopol was a senior partner; the other would logically be Cayne as CEO.
- Later, Epstein states the redacted individual was involved in his resignation/fine (Page 26: "They thought a $2,500 fine was in order"), a decision Cayne would oversee.
External Corroboration
Financial histories (e.g., *"House of Cards"* by William Cohan) confirm Cayne and Greenberg led Bear Stearns’ disciplinary actions. Epstein’s departure for lending money to a client violated Cayne’s strict compliance policies.
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