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Predator King

Peter Nygard's Dark Life of Rape, Drugs, and Blackmail
By Melissa Cronin
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Predator King by Melissa Cronin delves into the dark world of Jeffrey Epstein, exposing the sinister network behind his notorious crimes. Through investigative journalism, the book uncovers the layers of deception and power that allowed Epstein's predatory actions to continue unchecked for years. It's a gripping account of how justice was ultimately pursued against him.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by true crime stories that delve into the sinister world of powerful figures and their hidden misdeeds. It's an engaging exploration of the darker side of fame and influence, shedding light on scandalous secrets and the quest for justice.

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Jeffrey Epstein. Harvey Weinstein. Bill Cosby. Peter Nygard.

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Jeffrey Epstein. Harvey Weinstein. Bill Cosby. Peter Nygard.

With this book, the infamous hall of fame for billionaire sex predators has inducted another member.

Predator King by Melissa Cronin explores the dark legacy of Peter Nygard, the most famous and successful fashion designer you might never have heard of. A Finnish-Canadian dubbed the "polyester phenom" by Forbes, he amassed a nearly billion-dollar fortune selling fashion for those aged thirty-five and older. Retail giants like Dillard's, Sears, and Wal-Mart hailed him as a top provider, and he proudly maintained a massive flagship store in the heart of Times Square.

However, while constructing his fashion empire, Nygard allegedly wove a dark international web of sexual predation and corruption. Countless girls and women around the world claim that their lives were shattered by his actions.

As with many other high-profile cases, Nygard faces accusations of abusing his power, influence, and the allure of success to ensnare and exploit vulnerable young women.

Enticing them with the promise of an international modelling career, some victims—allegedly as young as fourteen—assert that Nygard lured them to his California beach house, his Canadian bachelor pad, and his sprawling Caribbean estate, only to subject them to unimaginable horrors.

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The book by Melissa Cronin has been praised for its compelling investigative journalism. Known for her dedication to uncovering hidden truths, Cronin's work in Predator King is considered a standout effort in the true crime genre, capturing readers who have a keen interest in detailed and in-depth reporting. The narrative has been described as meticulous and engaging, appealing to true crime aficionados.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781510762329

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 April 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Sky Pony Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Dan Dorsky
  • Afterword by Mike Campi

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 362g

Pages: 192

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Biography & Memoir Crime & Thriller Fiction Melissa Cronin True Crime

About the Author

Melissa Cronin is an investigative journalist whose ingenious reporting and dynamic writing have been behind some of the world's biggest and most scandalous stories.After graduating with honors fromHarvard,Croninbecame a leader of the tabloid world, making her mark at Star magazine, In Touch, The Daily, Page Six, and OK! magazine. She was the first woman to lead RadarOnline.com. Cronin was the first journalist to confirm the FBI's human trafficking investigation into Scientology, publishing hundreds of pages of secret reports. She also was the first to report that Beyonce lip-synched at the Super Bowl in 2013. Named one of FOLIOShe is the coauthor of Epstein: Dead Men Tell No Tales.

Dan Dorsky is a highly decorated former Assistant United States Attorney in New York, who spent the bulk of his career successfully investigating and prosecuting complex criminal enterprises, white collar crime, and members of all five mafia families in New York. Dorsky took to trial more cases against the mafia than anyone, and obtained a conviction in every one, including twice convicting the legendary boss of the Genovese Crime Family, Vincent "The Chin" Gigante. Among his additional trial convictions were Colombo Crime Family Boss Andrew "Mush" Russo; Colombo Crime Family Underboss Jackie DeRoss; legendary Gambino Crime Family mobster Joe Watts; Lucchese Crime Family Soldier Michael Spinelli; and Gambino Crime Family Soldier Thomas "Huck" Carbonaro.

Mike Campi had an exceptional career as an FBI agent with the New York Division whose investigations addressed financial fraud and political corruption. His main focus was the Genovese Crime Family, the most powerful and secretive organized crime family in the country. His investigations resulted in the convictions of the hierarchy of the Genovese LCN family multiple times devastating this most sophisticated criminal enterprise. Mike retired as the Coordinator of the Organized Crime branch of the New York Division, managing in excess of 150 agents in the FBI's largest and most successful OC program.He was subsequently recruited by a Swiss bank for the position of vice president, Corporate Security of the Americas Region.

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