Vicky Ward

investigative reporter for New York Times; author of “Kushner Inc.”

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Multi-millionaire hedge fund manager Jeffrey Epstein was charged today with sex trafficking.

Hedge fund manager Jeffrey Epstein charged with allegedly running a worldwide trafficking ring

Multi-millionaire hedge fund manager Jeffrey Epstein was charged today with sex trafficking.

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Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, aka “Javanka,” are about as close as America gets to having a prince and princess. At least that’s how they like to see themselves.

Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump blur the lines between government service and private business

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