HS 264 - Confessions of a D.C. Madam with Henry Vinson
Holistic Survival Show - Economic Crisis · Jason Hartman
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Show Notes
Henry Vinson was slapped with a 43-count RICO indictment and was dubbed by the Washington press as the 'D.C. Madam'. Henry served five years in prison and has recently released the book Confessions of a D.C. Madam – The Politics of Sex, Lies, and Blackmail. He tells Jason his story and reveals the politicians who used his gay escort services in the late 80s.
Key Takeaways:
[1:45] Henry ran the largest gay escort service to have ever been exposed in Washington, D.C.
[4:40] Craig Spence bugged his own house to blackmail politicians with male escorts.
[7:00] In Henry's court case, he was represented by Greta Van Susteren.
[9:45] The media simply doesn't report blackmail.
[11:30] Henry talks about Operation Mockingbird.
[14:45] Both Henry and Deborah Jeane Palfrey were dubbed the 'D.C. Madam' by media outlets.
[19:00] Craig Spence and other power brokers would consistently pressure Henry to offer child prostitution services.
[24:30] Who was Henry's clients? Henry shares names.
[27:40] What has Henry been up to since he's been out of prison?
[30:00] In Confessions of a D.C. Madam, the book shows the reader that blackmail plays a major role in American politics.
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