US Virgin Islands Governor Intervened in Jeffrey Epstein's Island Construction Dispute in 2019

In 2019, months before his arrest, Jeffrey Epstein was involved in a dispute over unauthorized construction on his private islands in the US Virgin Islands. Text messages and emails released by the US Justice Department reveal that Governor Albert Bryan Jr. personally intervened, assuring Epstein he had asked officials to pause enforcement and address permit issues. The exchanges show Bryan arranging a private meeting with Epstein and expressing support amid concerns over fines and media coverage.