Mary Weishaupl Scribner, daughter of Major Robert J. Weishaupl, US Air Force, and 1st Lieutenant Mary E. Weishaupl, US Army, was raised in the mountains of Colorado. Growing up, Mary developed a passion for dance and became a beautiful ballet and tap dancer, and an impressive baton twirler. Her grandmother, Edna Lail, was also instrumental in her upbringing as her mother was employed as a nurse and her father went on to work for AT&T. When Mary was 8 years old, she and her parents welcomed her younger sister, Elizabeth Weishaupl. Mary graduated from Littleton High School before attending the University of Denver.
Mary Weishaupl Scribner
After acquiring degrees in History and Economics from the University of Denver, she married Robert G. Scribner Jr. on June 23, 1977 and moved from Denver to Houston, Texas.
In 1980, Mary and Bob welcomed their first child, Robert G. Scribner, III. In 1982, Bob took a job with the Saudi Aramco oil company and the family of three moved to Dhahran in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Living overseas as expats, Mary enjoyed a life of international travel, expanding on her love of history and culture. Mary went on to give birth to her second son, Jon D. Scribner in 1985, and her two daughters, Katherine A. Scribner and Stephanie E. Scribner in 1987 and 1990, respectively. Her family, now having grown to include all four of her children, joined in the global travels and experienced life as few could fathom, full of international experiences and adventures, immersing themselves in life around the world.
Throughout her time in Saudi, she was very involved in the local Catholic Church in Dhahran, Our Lady of Fatima Parish. In 1983 she began to work for the local parish priest. By 1984, Mary was working as the head of Catholic Studies for adults and children throughout Saudi Arabia, working for four priests within the Kingdom, in Dhahran, Abquiq, Ras Tanura, and Riyadh. Mary and her husband were also very involved in the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts troops during their time overseas. Mary was an adult trainer for their local troop, Troop 252, along with a Cub Scout leader.
While being highly involved in her church and local scouts troops, Mary never failed to keep her children as her top priority. She consistently dedicated her time fulfilling the responsibilities as the ‘class mom’ for her children’s school classrooms, helped with homework every evening, made all of their Halloween costumes by hand, and skillfully prepared meals for her family of 6 each day.
In 2001, after two decades of desert living, Mary decided it was time for a change in scenery. After visiting islands in all of the seas on earth, Mary, favoring a relaxed coastal life, settled her family on the island of St. Croix in the US. Virgin Islands.
On St. Croix, Mary became a business owner when she purchased a deli located on the western shore of the island. For the next two decades of her life, she ran Turtle’s Deli, successfully and joyfully alongside her husband, all while continuing to raise their children.
Not only was she a successful business owner, a world traveler, and a teacher of all things, but she was also a brilliant writer. During her decades of being a local on the island of St. Croix, she continued to expand her knowledge of 19th Century seafaring and privateering – the real world of pirating in the Caribbean Seas. It was there that her passion for the written word, her love of history, and her extensive travels, culminated in her yet-unpublished series of novels, about a suave Irish sea captain, an intoxicating and intriguing island maiden, and their travels together. She imbued real sights, ports, and locations, along with an acute historically accurate timeline throughout her books. The love that Mary held for her home on St. Croix is made more than apparent in her writing. Anyone familiar with the Caribbean, and in particular, the small town of Frederiksted would feel at once at home as well as transported into the past while reading her novels.
Mary was beloved by not only her family, but also her many friends and countless loyal patrons of her deli by the sea, who enjoyed her company just as much as her famous sandwiches.
Mary was described as a fierce, strong, brave, and loving woman, wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a woman who spoke her mind and was not afraid to speak out against injustice. She painstakingly taught her children the importance of tolerance and acceptance of different cultures from around the globe, and how vital it is to respect the lessons that history has to offer us all.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Robert G. Scribner, Jr., her son Robert Scribner and daughter-in-law Julia Scribner, and their blended family of four children, Jaiden and Garin Scribner and Alexandra and Victoria Tomlinson, her son Jon Scribner, her daughter Katherine Scribner Jordan and son-in-law Will Jordan, their two children, Caroline and Virginia Jordan, and her daughter Stephanie Scribner Smith and son-in-law Brad Smith, and their two children, Jack and Peter Smith. She is also survived by her sister, Elizabeth Weishaupl, and her beloved cousin, Robert Heid. All of whom she loved fiercely.
Mary’s Memorial Mass
Saturday, Feb. 14, at 11 a.m.
Queen of Peace Catholic Church
1224 Ceder Drive, La Marque, TX, 77568
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Queen of Peace Catholic Church in La Marque, TX to further its mission and support of the local community and the Catholic Church.
This week on Consider the Source, we get to know local designer Khaysaun Vanterpool and the vision behind his Lowkey VI Apparel brand, while Adisha Penn also breaks down last week’s State of the Territory Address — including reactions from the Senate — takes a closer look at the USVI–Ghana Mini Summit, and walks us through the first wave of documents released in the federal Epstein files.
There’s always something new on Consider the Source — now also airing on Tempo and One Communications Cable Channel 4.
Stephan Adams, president and CEO of the Virgin Islands Next Generation Network, outlines a proposal to link Africa and the United States through the Virgin Islands during last week’s USVI–Africa Mini Summit. (Photo courtesy of Government House)
In a little less than two weeks, officials from the Virgin Islands Next Generation Network (viNGN) will return to Ghana to advance an ambitious project that could position the U.S. Virgin Islands as a digital gateway between Africa and the United States — a vision viNGN President and CEO Stephan Adams described as “building a satellite-empowered bridge for connectivity and economic opportunity.”
Adams outlined the plan during the recent USVI–Africa Mini Summit, where he stressed that digital infrastructure — particularly broadband access — is increasingly integral to economic growth and inclusion. “What we’re talking about is a digital gateway,” Adams said at the summit. “We saw there are hundreds of undersea fiber cables everywhere — but not a single one connecting Africa directly to the United States. We believe the Virgin Islands are perfectly positioned to help make that connection.”
The proposal centers on two major components: an undersea fiber optic link — termed DiasporaLink — that would run from St. Croix to Ghana, and a communications satellite to bring high-speed internet to rural and hard-to-reach areas across West Africa. Adams said viNGN has already shared the idea with Ghanaian officials and is returning this month, accompanied by representatives from Astranis, a San Francisco-based satellite manufacturer, to present a detailed plan to ministers of infrastructure and telecommunications.
Adams described DiasporaLink as a fiber optic cable that would span the Atlantic, with landing points in the Virgin Islands and Ghana before connecting onward through the U.S. mainland — creating a direct digital route between the continents. “Once that cable is in place,” he said, “it’s not just infrastructure — it’s opportunity. It means digital access for people who’ve been unconnected, and it means economic activity traveling both ways.”
How It Would Work: Cable and Satellite Together
Astranis — which builds small geostationary satellites — would play a key role in the project’s satellite component. The company has raised more than $1 billion and built satellites for multiple national and commercial customers, including Oman, Taiwan, Mexico, and the Philippines. Unlike traditional satellites, which often take years to build, Astranis says its satellites can be constructed in about 12 months on a fixed-cost schedule.
In simple terms, the fiber cable would act like a superhighway for internet traffic, carrying huge amounts of data between continents. Under the ocean, a bundle of fiber optic strands — encased in steel and protective armor — would connect St. Croix to Ghana. Once ashore, that connection would link to fiber routes across Africa and then back through the Virgin Islands to major internet hubs on the U.S. mainland, like New York or Miami.
The satellite, meanwhile, would extend connectivity beyond urban centers, providing broadband access to rural areas that don’t have dense fiber infrastructure. “The fiber is the backbone. The satellite is how you reach communities that don’t have fiber yet. Together, they unlock high-speed internet for people who’ve never had it,” according to represntatives.
By tying satellite coverage into fiber infrastructure, the initiative aims to deliver more affordable, reliable internet across Ghana’s rural and underserved regions — enabling digital banking, e-commerce, telehealth, education, and other services that depend on connectivity.
Why is this a Project for the USVI?
Officials say the proposal is not just about international goodwill — it’s about positioning the Virgin Islands at the center of a new digital corridor. Adams has noted that nearly 94% of global internet traffic travels over undersea cables, and with no direct link between Africa and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the territory currently overlooks a major route of digital commerce.
“There’s no cable connecting the continent of Africa directly to North America,” Adams said in an interview with The Source. “And if we don’t build it, others — Europeans, Asians — will. The Virgin Islands can be the hub between these two growing digital economies.”
If realized, the partnership could generate jobs in engineering, construction, network management, and operations — not only in the Caribbean but across the broader Atlantic economy. A landing station for a fiber cable would require technical staff and infrastructure support, while satellite operations bring opportunities for high-skill labor and ancillary services.
Adams said the next tangible milestone is the February 10–11 trip to Ghana, where viNGN and Astranis plan to meet with ministers of infrastructure and telecommunications to refine the proposal and explore potential financing and partnerships. They’ve already held early conversations with the African Development Bank about funding a combined cable, satellite, and base station project.
Now, Adams added, the focus will be on translating the concept into concrete agreements — and determining whether the Virgin Islands can move quickly enough to claim a role in what he described as the next phase of global connectivity.
The NWS in San Juan, Puerto Rico, expects an unsettled pattern over the coming days, with periods of showers and thunderstorms across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. (Photo courtesy NWS)
The National Weather Service in San Juan, Puerto Rico, expects an unstable weather pattern across the region through early this week, warning of periods of rainfall and thunderstorms, with an elevated risk of flooding. Additionally, marine conditions will be hazardous due to ocean swells and gusty winds.
Rainfall and an Elevated Flood Risk
On Sunday, the NWS explained that atmospheric factors will influence the anticipated wet weather pattern.
“A wet and unsettled weather pattern is anticipated across the region for the next few days,” the NWS reported on Sunday morning.
“This weather pattern is influenced by an approaching frontal boundary to the northwest, associated with an upper-level polar trough of low pressure and a mid-to-upper-level ridge of high pressure to the east of the islands. This setup is promoting a southerly low-level wind flow and enhanced moisture being lifted from the Caribbean Sea,” the NWS explained.
“Due to this atmospheric instability, periods of moderate to heavy rainfall and isolated thunderstorms are expected to persist through midweek,” the NWS added.
The NWS noted that areas of Puerto Rico could experience the most significant amounts of precipitation, but the U.S. Virgin Islands will also see rainfall, especially on Monday and Tuesday. Forecasters also warned that the risk of flooding will increase due to the potential for rainfall this week.
“An elevated flood threat will persist through midweek. Urban and small stream flooding, localized flash flooding, and minor landslides in areas of steep terrain are possible, particularly from late Sunday through Tuesday. Residents and visitors are urged to avoid small streams, creeks, and other recreational areas near rivers,” the NWS advised.
Hazardous Marine Conditions
In addition to the expected rainy weather, marine conditions are expected to deteriorate as a powerful long-period swell reaches the regional waters and combines with strengthening winds.
A hazard outlook graphic highlights the potential for unsafe marine and coastal conditions, including dangerous seas for small craft, a high rip current risk, and possible high surf. (Photo courtesy NWS)
The NWS reported that seas could build to 8-12 feet, and a Small Craft Advisory is expected to be in effect across parts of the regional waters starting Monday morning and continuing into Thursday. A high risk of rip currents is also expected, and some coastal flooding is possible along vulnerable coastal locations.
A graphic released by the NWS on Sunday notes that an elevated flooding risk will persist through midweek. (Photo courtesy NWS)
“Beginning Monday, a long-period northerly to north-northwesterly swell is forecast to arrive and persist through the workweek,” the NWS said. “This swell is expected to bring rough surf and life-threatening rip currents, while also increasing the potential for high surf and minor coastal flooding, particularly during the peak of the event from Monday into Tuesday across exposed Atlantic and northwestern coastlines. Beachgoers are urged to continue monitoring future forecasts as conditions evolve.”
Watching the Local Weather
Local weather information, including marine weather conditions, is available from the NWS, the NHC, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Additionally, the local weather forecast for the U.S. Virgin Islands is regularly updated on the Source Weather Page. Residents and visitors can also find weather alerts and preparedness information from the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency.
Finally, travelers are encouraged to keep an eye on conditions across the U.S. mainland, where the NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center is tracking significant winter weather impacts and prolonged cold that could contribute to airline delays and broader travel disruptions.
Members of the USVI U17 Women’s National Team and coaching staff celebrate on the pitch after a 2-0 win over Dominica on Friday, the program’s first U17 victory in 13 years. (Submitted photo)
The USVI U17 Women’s National Soccer Team earned a 2-0 victory over Dominica on Friday, recording the program’s first win at the U17 level in 13 years, a press release announced Saturday.
The USVI competed in the tournament with a 12-player roster after multiple withdrawals before camp, leaving the team with one available substitute per match. The Lady Dashing Eagles opened play against the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua before facing Dominica in their final match, according to the press release.
USVI struck early. Three minutes after kickoff, Celine Kalpee scored her first goal in official competition, giving the Lady Dashing Eagles a 1-0 lead. Captain Reagan Marshall followed soon after with a second goal to extend the advantage, the press release stated.
The Lady Dashing Eagles maintained the lead through a structured defensive performance, limiting opportunities and clearing pressure as fatigue increased. Despite the short bench, USVI held its shape and recorded a clean sheet, the release stated.
Goalkeeper Kyliz Osorio continued her strong play throughout the tournament and was credited by Head Coach Katie Quinlan for her performances in goal.
“Kyliz is a warrior and she has so much potential. She deserves all the plaudits for her performance against another strong opponent,” Quinlan said. “This is a great environment to show her capabilities, and I have not seen a better save at this age group than the one she faced in overtime. I am excited for her future. She is eager to learn, a fantastic character to have in our group, and improving every single game.”
The result secured the USVI’s place in the tournament and marked a milestone for the Lady Dashing Eagles program, the release stated.
Teen baseball standout, 17-year-old O’Shea James, made history this January as the only player selected from the U.S. Virgin Islands to compete in the Future Stars Caribbean Classic New Balance Series, held Jan. 17–19, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
James was selected by Arnold Brathwaite, a scout for the Future Stars Series and a native of St. Croix, to represent the Virgin Islands as part of a combined USA team made up of elite players from across the mainland United States. He was accompanied on the international trip by his parents, Renise and Floyde James, who traveled to support him throughout the tournament.
O’Shea James pictured with Arnold Brathwaite, a scout for the Future Stars Series. (Photos courtesy the James family)
The event brought together teams from the United States, the Dominican Republic, and Venezuela, placing James on an international stage against top regional talent. The USA squad went undefeated, winning all five of its games during the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend tournament.
James began playing baseball at a young age, first stepping onto the field around age 5. While he explored other sports during his early childhood and elementary years, baseball quickly became the one he gravitated toward most. By the time he reached junior high school, James decided to focus solely on baseball, setting aside other sports to devote himself fully to his development on the diamond.
His parents say that the decision marked a turning point, as his discipline and consistency became more pronounced. James frequently competed in older age brackets and traveled off-island to compete in high-level events, gaining exposure to stronger competition and preparing himself for opportunities beyond the territory.
O’Shea James with his parents, Renise and Floyde James. (Photos courtesy the James family)
“I really enjoyed playing with everybody that was there,” James said of his Santo Domingo experience. “The coaches and players had good energy. They made it very easy to fit in and communicate. Overall, it was an amazing experience.”
James credits much of his development to coach Ehrin Lynch, who has worked closely with him since his youth. Lynch described James as a natural two-way player with strong defensive ability, pitching potential, and a steady drive that has remained consistent over time.
“You always want to be ready,” Lynch said. “You can’t train right before an opportunity and expect results. O’Shea was ready when the call came.”
The recognition extended beyond the field. Jeremy Booth, president and CEO of the Future Stars Series, praised James not only for his performance but for how he represented his home.
“It was an honor to have O’Shea James with us. He represented his country — and his family — exceptionally well,” Booth said. “It’s notable that the Virgin Islands produced such a well-spoken, talented young man to be part of what we were doing for the first time.”
Booth described James as a true two-way prospect with significant upside, noting his ability to field, hit, and command the mound with three pitches. Despite his youthful appearance, Booth said James showed advanced composure and efficiency, particularly against Dominican hitters.
“He carved hitters up in the Dominican — seamlessly and efficiently,” Booth said. “He profiles as a likely college-first player with real impact potential.”
Standout teen baseball player, 17-year-old O’Shea James, made history in January as the only player selected from the U.S. Virgin Islands to compete in the Future Stars Caribbean Classic New Balance Series. (Photos courtesy the James family)
James’ parents say the journey has required years of personal investment, including travel, training, and participation in off-island events to ensure he did not miss opportunities for exposure. They say seeing him succeed on an international stage was both nerve-wracking and rewarding.
Looking ahead, Booth said James’ participation opens the door for future Virgin Islands players to be considered for the New Balance Baseball Future Stars Series.
“We’re looking forward to seeing O’Shea again very soon,” Booth said. “He represents an opportunity for Virgin Islands players to be part of this series, and we hope this is just the beginning.”
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VIFEMS Ambulance at Cruz Bay Bulkhead after transferring accident victims to St. John ambulance boat on Saturday. (Source photo by Judi Shimel)
Jan. 31 | 6:30 p.m.
A water truck driver suffered serious injury after a one-vehicle accident Saturday on St. John. Authorities say a passenger in the truck was also injured and later died while being transported for emergency care.
Traffic along a major St. John thoroughfare came to a halt after the truck tumbled down an embankment in Estate Grunswald. Police blocked off a portion of Rt. 10 Centerline Road on as first responders rushed to the scene.
A spokesperson for the Virgin Islands Police Department said witnesses began calling 911 around 2 p.m. “A water truck went over the side with a driver and a minor,” said VIPD Communications Director Glen Dratte.
Later that afternoon the spokesperson said two people were taken from the wreckage and transported to St. Thomas for medical treatment. An ambulance was spotted at the docking area for the St. John ambulance boat with emergency lights flashing an empty stretcher nearby.
“The little girl didn’t make it,” the spokesperson said.
Jan. 31 | 6:05 p.m.
Saturday traffic along a major St. John thoroughfare came to a halt after a water delivery truck tumbled down an embankment in Estate Grunswald. Police blocked off a portion of Rt. 10 Centerline Road on Saturday afternoon as first responders rushed to the scene.
A spokesperson for the Virgin Islands Police Department said witnesses began calling 911 around 2 p.m. “A water truck went over the side with a driver and a minor,” said VIPD Communications Director Glen Dratte.
Initial communications indicated the minor was transported from the scene. An ambulance was later spotted at the docking area for the St. John ambulance boat, with emergency lights flashing, and an empty stretcher nearby.
The roadway remained closed off to motorists by late afternoon because of a utility pole obstructing traffic. Residents in Grunswald and Beverhoudtsberg experienced power outages around that time.
Emergency crews responding to the scene included police, fire, medical technicians and St. John Rescue.
Carmen S. Whitehead, of Estate La Grande Princesse, transitioned into eternal life on Jan. 10. She was 72 years old.Carmen S. Whitehead
She was preceded in death by her mother, Tomasa Whitehead; father, Clarence Whitehead; sister, Anna Hudson; brother, Harry Whitehead, Clarence Whitehead; nephew, George Whitehead; and uncle, Daniel Velasquez, Leocadio Velasquez.
She is survived by her sisters, Theresa Serrano, Gloria Roper, Marilyn Sprauve; brothers, Antonio Whitehead; nieces, Sabrina, Angelica & Selina Serrano, Traci Martinez, Kimberly Nelson, Kelly Tyson, Casey Riley, Brenda Martin, Denisa Tarrant, Yvonne Eberling, Natalie Teabo, Sharlene Hankins; nephew, Albert Roper Jr.; great-nieces, Keturah Nelson, Monique Tarrant; great nephews, Josiah Lugo, Noah Hernandez, Tywreh, Tafari, & Kysam Nelson; aunt, Tabitha Phangyou, Sarah Velasquez, Ruthy Robles, Valentina Gomez, Maria Velasquez, Juanita; uncle, David Velasquez; brother-in-law, Guzman Serrano Jr.; sister-in-law, Myrna Whitehead; cousins and other relatives, Phangyou Family, Shearn Family, Eddie Martinez, Serrano Family; special friends, Genevieve Jeffers, Jamila Gordon, Rosa; other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
A memorial service will be held on Feb. 6 at James Memorial Chapel, beginning at 10 a.m.
Professional services are entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
The U.S. Justice Department published more than 3 million pages, including 2,000 videos and 180,000 photographs, related to its investigation of Jeffrey Epstein Friday. (Shutterstock image)
Among the nearly 3.5 million pages of documents released by the U.S. Justice Department as part of its compliance with the federal Epstein Files Transparency Act, four describe a voluntary interview that former V.I. Attorney General Denise George gave to the Federal Bureau of Investigation in October 2023.
According to a write-up of the interview, George, who was fired by Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. in late 2022, expounded on the territory’s dealings with the sex trafficker and financier Jeffrey Epstein — both before and after his death — as well as Southland Gaming’s takeover of operations at the Clinton E. Phipps Race Track and efforts to quash her lawsuits against Epstein’s estate and JPMorgan Chase.
George informed the FBI that within two weeks of her 2019 appointment, Bryan told her Epstein wanted a waiver for the 21-day reporting period requirement for registered sex offenders. Epstein had received such a waiver from the previous attorney general, Vincent Frazer, but it was later rescinded by then-acting Attorney General Carol Thomas-Jacobs. Bryan told George via text message that “you need to make a decision on the Epstein matter,” according to the memo. After George denied the waiver, Bryan responded by saying, “Thank you for your work on this.”
It was not immediately clear whether the quotes included in the interview memorandum were direct quotes from Bryan or George’s characterization of his communications.
Epstein died later that year in a New York City jail cell in what the city’s medical examiner determined was suicide. According to the memo, George “believed [Epstein] was involved in Economic Development Commission (EDC) fraud and proceeds from criminal acts pertaining to [the] Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (CICO,” according to the interview. According to George, Bryan said, “He’s dead go for it.”
The territory contracted Motley Rice to assist its CICO case and help recover funds from Epstein’s estate, and the estate later settled for $105 million in civil court while denying all wrongdoing. In a press release issued at the time, George said the settlement “restores the faith of the People of the Virgin Islands that its laws will be enforced, without fear or favor, against those who break them.”
Behind the scenes, Bryan’s “original tone of ‘Go for it’ changed to ‘End it quickly,’” according to the interview memo. George told the FBI that Bryan peppered her with questions about why she was interviewing certain people, requesting certain documents or filing certain items.
The memo quotes Bryan as telling George that “originally when I said go ahead I didn’t think it was going to go this far. I can’t get you to let this go?”
As the territory’s case against Epstein’s estate wore on, George told the FBI that Bryan told her to settle for $80 million with attorney Henry Smock as mediator. At one point, George claimed, Bryan told her that he was sick of her not doing what she was told to do and he eventually sent Carlton Dowe, the current director of the V.I. Port Authority, to convince her.
“When GEORGE stated that BRYAN would have to fire her to get what he wants, DOWE stated that it would be political suicide to fire her at least before the election,” the memo states. “After this meeting DOWE stopped talking to George.”
Not all of the disclosures included in the memo pertained to Epstein. In George’s telling, Bryan called her early one morning in 2020 amid a lawsuit Southland Gaming had filed against the Virgin Islands government two years prior. The Virgin Islands Daily News had published an article about George’s argument that the government’s video lottery terminal agreement with Southland was illegal, and Bryan was angry.
“I am hearing you are going after people who are members of our team,” he is quoted as saying in the memo, which added that George later learned that former Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal — who was found guilty of wire fraud, bribery and money laundering conspiracy in December — had complained to the governor.
“GEORGE opined that ONEAL and SOUTHLAND GAMING’s liaison to the VI government, Jason Charles… are good friends and often seen dinning [sic] together,” according to the memo. “USVI and SOUTHLAND GAMING mediation fell through. The VI government offered SOUTHLAND GAMING rights at the new Racetrack on St. Thomas in exchange for a withdrawal of the lawsuit.”
George told the FBI that, separately, Bryan was also interested in the case of a police officer, Anderson Poleon, who sued the government for false arrest and imprisonment — and later became Bryan’s chief of security. Bryan “asked for updates frequently and inside information while the case was pending,” according to the memo. George added that Poleon’s attorney, listed as Kye Walker in court documents, had close ties to Bryan.
“BRYAN called GEORGE on speaker phone with the officer in the room and offer amounts [sic] for settlement,” according to the memo.
George’s tenure as attorney general would come to an end on Dec. 31, 2022 — four days after she filed an action against JPMorgan Chase alleging that the financial giant benefited from Epstein’s crimes and failed to report them. Government House acknowledged George’s firing at the time but declined to give a reason for it.
“I relieved Denise George of her duties as attorney general this weekend,” Bryan said in a statement. “I thank her for her service to the people of the territory during the past four years as attorney general and wish her the best in her future endeavors.”
According to the interview memo, “Several reasons were provided to the press but a listed reason was that no attorney general was going to file anything without notifying the Governor.”
George said little publicly about the firing, even when interviewed at length by the Sunday Times in September 2023. After that and another article was published, a cease and desist letter was emailed to her and delivered to her by “an unknown man arriving at her home.”
“GEORGE took the use of an unknown man to convey a message that we can reach you at your home,” the memo concludes.
Government House has not yet responded to questions sent late Friday.
