Figueroa: Recruitment Scheme Methods
From: Tony Figueroa (Deponent)To: Court Record
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DEPOSITION OF TONY FIGUEROA
Tony Figueroa, a former boyfriend of one of Epstein's victims, provided testimony about the recruitment process used to bring young women to Epstein's Palm Beach estate.
KEY TESTIMONY:
- Described the "pyramid scheme" recruitment model
- Victims were paid to recruit other young women
- Payments ranged from $200-$300 per visit
- Recruitment targeted local high schools and shopping areas
- Described interactions at the Palm Beach residence
- Provided details on scheduling and payment processes
RECRUITMENT MODEL:
Figueroa described how Epstein used a layered recruitment system:
1. Initial contact with a young woman
2. That woman would be paid to bring friends
3. Friends would then recruit others
4. Network expanded through financial incentives
This testimony was corroborated by multiple victims and was key to establishing the breadth of Epstein's operation.
Source: Court records / Investigation files
Available at: https://www.justice.gov/epstein/court-records
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The Epstein Case in 2009
In 2009, civil litigation against Epstein accelerated. Multiple depositions were taken as part of discovery in civil cases, producing some of the most detailed testimony in the archive. Key witnesses including Juan Alessi and Tony Figueroa provided depositions describing Epstein's recruitment network and household operations. These deposition transcripts became critical evidence when the case was later reopened at the federal level.
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