The Vault: The Epstein Files

Woody Allen (Yes, That Woody Allen) Co-Signs For "Nice Guy" Jeffrey Epstein (3/13/26)

Mar 14, 2026
A sharp take on Woody Allen defending Jeffrey Epstein and the shock of calling him a “nice guy.” Discussion of celebrity circles that normalize or protect powerful predators. A dive into reports of star-studded dinners, photos, and tribute letters linking elites to Epstein. A critique of hypocrisy when famous figures shrug off or deny evidence of wrongdoing.
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INSIGHT

Celebrity Endorsements Normalize Predators

  • Bobby Capucci highlights the hypocrisy of Woody Allen calling Jeffrey Epstein a "nice guy" given Allen's own controversial past and accusations.
  • The endorsement signals how elite circles normalize predators by insiders vouching for one another, deepening public revulsion.
ANECDOTE

Dinner Party With Prince Andrew And Woody Allen

  • Bobby recounts a Daily Mail piece reporting a December 2, 2010 dinner at Epstein's Manhattan home attended by Prince Andrew and Woody Allen.
  • Allen said he and Soon-Yi were invited and became regular guests, illustrating Epstein's celebrity social circle.
INSIGHT

Social Proximity Silences Scrutiny

  • Bobby emphasizes media complicity: journalists and TV figures who socialized with Epstein were unlikely to write harsh stories.
  • That social proximity let Epstein keep access and reputation despite criminal history, showing institutional enabling.
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