What Happened
Benjamin Owen, founder of Memphis-based We Fight Monsters, was found Saturday restrained with duct tape on Little St. James, Jeffrey Epstein's former island. Virgin Islands police responded to a kidnapping report, discovered Owen bound and wearing his organization's shirt, and arrested him for trespassing. Island staffer Ann Rodriquez, who managed the property for Epstein, allegedly had him restrained; she faces assault charges, and Owen is out on bond for a May 15 arraignment.
Why You Should Care
Epstein's island is still guarded by his old crew, showing how these trafficking networks linger — and one guy's stunt might finally drag their secrets into daylight.
📚 The Basics
Little St. James was Jeffrey Epstein's private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, infamous for alleged sex trafficking of minors where he hosted powerful guests. After Epstein's 2019 death, the island sold in 2023 but remains private property patrolled by staff. Trespassing means entering without permission, which can lead to arrest; restraining someone unlawfully can be assault or false imprisonment.
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Say This
Epstein's former property manager Ann Rodriquez is still running Little St. James and hogtied a trafficking investigator right in front of cops.
Context
Rodriquez appears over 200 times in Epstein-related court documents and managed the island for years, even after his death.
Avoid Saying
'He was trespassing so they had the right to tie him up' — police found probable cause for unlawful restraint and charged the staffer with assault.
The Approved Opinion™
“It's troubling that Epstein's island remains under the control of his associates, and authorities should investigate fully.”
