Epstein’s Great St. James Permit Files Reveal Direct Involvement of Island Officials and Corporate Structures

Epstein’s Great St. James Permit Files Reveal Direct Involvement of Island Officials and Corporate Structures The passage provides concrete documentary evidence—emails, permit applications, and corporate filings—that link Jeffrey Epstein directly to the development of Great St. James, showing his role as President of Poplar, Inc. and sole member of Great St. Jim LLC. It identifies specific dates, parties (DPNR staff, legal counsel Michele Baker, and a consultant named Oriol), and detailed construction plans, offering clear leads for follow‑up on regulatory compliance, potential environmental violations, and financial flows tied to the island’s development. While the information is not wholly novel, the specificity of internal communications and the identification of a corporate entity created for the project make it a strong investigative lead. Key insights: Kellerhals formed Great St. Jim LLC on Oct. 26, 2015, later ceased to be a member and served as counsel.; Emails between DPNR staff and Epstein’s team (Oriol, Jeff, Michele Baker) discuss permit consolidation and site visits in 2016.; Epstein signed a Coastal Zone Management permit on Jan. 10, 2017, listing himself as President of Poplar, Inc. and sole member of Great St. Jim, LLC.