7 May 14-20, 2026 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | NEWS | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | CAFE | MUSIC | Members Discount Applies. Scan the QR code to learn more and purchase tickets. The Biltmore Presents JULY 4th, 2026 6 PM - 10 PM GRANADA BALLROOM SATURDAY 1200 Anatasia Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33134 305-445-1926 www.biltmorehotel.com C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 11773_Biltmore_Miami New Times 1-4 Page_Opt1.pdf 1 05/05/26 11:17 AM 51% is transferred to me and 49 kept with guiseppe,” Epstein responds. Rififi, which now appears to be perma- nently closed, is shown in a November 2014 photo gallery as a lavish venue with red and purple lighting, crystal glassware, white linen napkins, red roses, a mounted moose head, and men in suits. Rififi’s Instagram account went quiet in April 2015, its final post a red-tinted banner of a woman posing with her hand on her hip above the slogan: “JPR MEDIA. Media that packs a punch.” (JPR Media is a London pub- lic relations firm.) “GC Never Really Liked Him” When reached for comment, Girombelli, who initially facilitated one of Epstein’s visits to Cipriani, according to the files, and spoke as a representative for Cipriani regarding this re- porting, shared the following statement via email: “The emails exchanged between Mr. Epstein and Mr. Cipriani were in connection with a potential business transaction which, while it was discussed, was never consum- mated. The transaction documents, regarding a potential deal in London, UK, were never final- ized or executed and no funds were wired to Cipriani. At no point in time was Mr. Epstein a partner of Mr. Cipriani or the Cipriani Group.” An August 30, 2010, document included in the Epstein files indicates that Epstein planned to wire funds as part of the deal, though it’s unclear whether he ever actually transferred the funds. “This will confirm that upon receipt of wire funds from Jeffrey Epstein, Refifi Ltd. will immediately transfer all such funds to the attorney escrow account of Fairer & Co LLP, having an address at 66 Lincoln’s Inn Fields London WC2A 3LH,” the document reads. “Refifi Ltd. will not. nor will it autho- rize, use or other disposition of those funds without the consent of Jeffrey Epstein.” The document is signed “Yours truly, Refifi Ltd. [signature redacted] Giuseppe Cipriani Di- rector.” (The name of the club is spelled vari- ous ways throughout the documents.) When questioned about the wire transfer document, the Cipriani spokesperson re- sponded via text, “We have read the files too where there is mention of lawyers escrow (normal when you are talking business) but deal was never finalized.” As to why the upstairs space at Cipriani ap- pears so frequently in the Epstein files — and regarding allegations from multiple women who say they were sexually assaulted there, including claims involving Weinstein and Ep- stein — the spokesperson did not respond. In the end, Girombelli tried to downplay Cipriani and Epstein’s relationship, texting, “As said they were never partners , actually GC never really liked him.” But New Times pointed out that many emails illustrate the men’s relationship as rather close, flagging one message in particular, regarding a September 2010 visit that Girom- belli arranged herself, according to the files. “giuspeppe, thank you for your hospitality last night.. Great to see you [sic] place and more importantly your sons. I smiled all the way home.” Girombelli did not respond. [email protected] The Social Network from p6 The Stories Your Friends Are Sharing FOLLOW US
