The trial of Jeffrey Epstein is arguably the most important trial in US history. In this unit study, students will explore the complex web of influence consisting of intelligence agencies, major banking institutions, organized crime elements, and US Presidents that enabled Epstein to manipulate the world’s most powerful institutions.
What You’ll Learn
Through engaging readings, podcast versions of each lesson, and critical thinking activities, students will explore:
- How Jeffrey Epstein built a sophisticated operation to blackmail powerful figures
- The connections between Epstein and major financial institutions that processed over $1 billion in transactions despite knowledge of his criminal activities
- How intelligence agencies, including the CIA and Mossad, were involved with Epstein’s operations
- The systematic failures of the justice system that allowed Epstein to escape serious consequences for years
Through guided discussions and source analysis, students gain valuable insights into how power operates in society. This unit study encourages teens to think critically about institutional accountability and the importance of supporting victims. By the end of this course, students will gain a deeper understanding of how unchecked power and systemic failures can lead to widespread injustice—and the importance of exposing truth, supporting victims, and pursuing accountability.
Appropriate for: Advanced high school students (ages 15-18)
Unit Study Table of Contents:
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The Origin Story of Jeffrey Epstein
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Les Wexner, the Mega Group, and the Rise of Epstein’s Blackmail Network
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Ghislaine Maxwell: Epstein’s Key Enabler
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Epstein’s Connections to Intelligence Agencies
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Chase Bank Was a Knowing Participant to Epstein’s Crimes
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How Epstein Financed and Used Bill Clinton
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The Cover-Up: How Epstein’s Network Protected Him
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The Downfall of Jeffrey Epstein: An Investigation, Trial, and a Mysterious Death
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The Victims’ Stories: Survivors of Epstein’s Abuse Speak Out
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Donald Trump and the Epstein Files
What’s Included
Designed for advanced high school students (ages 15–18), this unit study provides:
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10 detailed readings
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Built-in podcast audio for each lesson
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Quizzes to check comprehension
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Discussion prompts for classroom or family dialogue
NOTE: This unit study approaches sensitive material with appropriate context and focuses on institutional analysis rather than sensationalized details. With that said, students should have an understanding of human sexuality and its psychological significance.
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