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Albert Bryan Jr.

Virgin Islands Governor who signed Southern Trust Company's tax incentive certificate
Tracked because Virgin Islands Governor who signed Southern Trust Company's tax incentive certificate · 8 documented connections
Facts on record19
Connections mapped8
Sources cited17
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→ Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (EDA) government agency
oversight
Bryan served concurrently as Commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Labor and as Chairman of the EDA Board from 2007 to 2015, the body overseeing certification of tax incentives, including those granted to Epstein's companies (~$300 million).
← Denise N. George person
government_relation
George was terminated as USVI Attorney General by Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on December 31, 2022, four days after filing the JPMorgan lawsuit. George alleged that Governor Bryan pressured her to grant Epstein a waiver from travel reporting requirements in 2019.
→ JPMorgan Chase company
legal dispute
On December 31, 2022, Bryan terminated Attorney General Denise George four days after she filed a major lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase for allegedly facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking operation. JPMorgan later pursued an 'unclean hands' defense, alleging USVI government harbored Epstein. Bryan was scheduled to be deposed June 6 for the lawsuit.
→ U.S. Virgin Islands Superior Court institution
judicial proceeding
In November 2023, Bryan filed for divorce from his wife Yolanda Bryan and successfully petitioned the V.I. Superior Court to seal the case entirely.
→ Southern Trust Company company
oversight
Signed tax incentive certificate as EDC chairman
Facts (19)
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✓ Verified Findings (18)
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✓ verified Primary Source Bryan testified before the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources in May 2022 alongside governors of Guam and American Samoa in support of the Interior Department's 2023 budget proposal
✓ verified Primary Source In Senate testimony, Bryan highlighted long-standing disparities in federal support to the territory, particularly with Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements
Date: 2019-02-26 Added: 12 Apr 2026 ↗ SOURCE: Albert Bryan Jr.
✓ verified Primary Source Bryan testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources examining the state of U.S. Territories on Capitol Hill
✓ verified Primary Source In his March 2021 House testimony, Bryan stated that Virgin Islanders are well-versed in resilience and building back; however, the territories lack the financial support from the federal government
Date: 2021-03-24 Added: 12 Apr 2026 ↗ SOURCE: Congressional Hearings
✓ verified Primary Source Congressional record shows Bryan provided written answers to House members following his March 2021 testimony, addressing questions about environmental protections and infrastructure modernization
✓ verified Primary Source In May 2022 House testimony, Bryan discussed special challenges such as difficulty accessing disaster relief funding because of unreasonable requirements to match funds
✓ verified Primary Source Governor Albert Bryan Jr. testified before the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources on March 24, 2021, about building back better and infrastructure needs for the U.S. Virgin Islands
✓ verified Primary Source BRYANT JR, ALBERT E of DENVER, CO (employer: NOT EMPLOYED, occupation: NOT EMPLOYED) made a campaign contribution of $10 to ACTBLUE on 2017-03-29. FEC transaction ID: SA11AI_75365074.
✓ verified Primary Source Bryan concurrently served as Commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Labor and as Chairman of the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (EDA) Board from 2007 to 2015, the body responsible for overseeing the certification of these tax incentives
Date: 2007-2015 Added: 12 Apr 2026 ↗ SOURCE: Albert Bryan, Jr. - Ballotpedia
✓ verified Primary Source According to unsealed federal court filings from June 2023, Epstein's companies were granted approximately $300 million in tax benefits by the Virgin Islands government between 1999 and 2018
Date: 2023-06-15 Added: 12 Apr 2026 ↗ SOURCE: Albert Vickers Bryan Jr. - Wikipedia
✓ verified Primary Source In federal court filings, JPMorgan Chase pursued an 'unclean hands' defense, alleging that the USVI government actively harbored and shielded Epstein for two decades
Date: 2023-06-15 Added: 12 Apr 2026 ↗ SOURCE: Albert V. Bryan, Jr.
✓ verified Primary Source Bryan is scheduled to be deposed June 6 for the JPMorgan Chase lawsuit according to federal court filings
Date: 2023-06-06 Added: 12 Apr 2026 ↗ SOURCE: Albert V. Bryan, Jr. | United States Courts
✓ verified Primary Source In 2023, the Elections System of the Virgin Islands fined the Bryan-Roach campaign $2,000 for holding an illegal 'international virtual fundraiser' in September 2022
Date: 2023-06-15 Added: 12 Apr 2026 ↗ SOURCE: Albert Bryan Jr. - Wikipedia
✓ verified Primary Source During his 7th State of the Territory Address, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced that he has authorized the V.I. Department of Justice to file a lawsuit against VIGL Operations LLC in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands
Date: 2025-01-27 Added: 12 Apr 2026 ↗ SOURCE: Albert Bryan Jr. - Wikipedia
✓ verified Primary Source HOMEGROWN BAR & GRILL, LLC v. Bryan et al case 3:2026cv00006 filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Virgin Islands
Date: 2026-06-15 Added: 12 Apr 2026 ↗ SOURCE: Albert Bryan Jr. - Wikipedia
✓ verified Primary Source In November 2023, Bryan filed for divorce from his wife, Yolanda Bryan, and successfully petitioned the V.I. Superior Court to seal the case in its entirety
Date: 2023-11-15 Added: 12 Apr 2026 ↗ SOURCE: Albert Bryan Jr. - Wikipedia
✓ verified Primary Source The filings further alleged that the Governor's former wife, Yolanda Bryan, had been involved in efforts to procure student visas for individuals associated with Epstein during Bryan's tenure
Date: 2019-present Added: 12 Apr 2026 ↗ SOURCE: Albert Bryan Jr. - Wikipedia
✓ verified Primary Source On December 31, 2022, Bryan terminated Attorney General Denise George four days after she filed a major lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase for allegedly facilitating Epstein's sex-trafficking operation
Date: 2022-12-31 Added: 12 Apr 2026 ↗ SOURCE: Albert Bryan Jr. - Wikipedia
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Pending Review Search scope note: No sec filings found for "Albert Bryan Jr." in automated database search as of 2026-04-12. This reflects search coverage limits, not confirmed absence from public record.
Added: 12 Apr 2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Albert Bryan Jr. — SEC filings (no results)
All Connections (8)
oversight confirmed
Signed tax incentive certificate as EDC chairman
→ JPMorgan Chase company
legal dispute primary since 2022
On December 31, 2022, Bryan terminated Attorney General Denise George four days after she filed a major lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase for allegedly facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking operation. JPMorgan later pursued an 'unclean hands' defense, alleging USVI government harbored Epstein. Bryan was scheduled to be deposed June 6 for the lawsuit.
→ Jeffrey Epstein person
indirect association through legal cases secondary since 2022
Bryan terminated the AG who filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan over Epstein's trafficking; JPMorgan alleged USVI shielded Epstein; Epstein's companies received ~$300 million in tax incentives from USVI during 1999-2018 while Bryan held related oversight roles (2007-2015). Bryan's former wife alleged involvement in procuring student visas for Epstein associates.
judicial proceeding primary since 2023
In November 2023, Bryan filed for divorce from his wife Yolanda Bryan and successfully petitioned the V.I. Superior Court to seal the case entirely.
oversight primary since 2007
Bryan served concurrently as Commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Labor and as Chairman of the EDA Board from 2007 to 2015, the body overseeing certification of tax incentives, including those granted to Epstein's companies (~$300 million).
← John de Jongh Jr. person
Successor as Governor of US Virgin Islands secondary since 2015
Albert Bryan Jr. succeeded John de Jongh Jr. as Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
← Cecile de Jongh person
government official context inferential since unknown
Albert Bryan Jr. is listed as a known entity connected to Virgin Islands governance; Cecile de Jongh was First Lady and allegedly influenced USVI government operations through Epstein.
← Denise N. George person
government_relation primary since 2019
George was terminated as USVI Attorney General by Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on December 31, 2022, four days after filing the JPMorgan lawsuit. George alleged that Governor Bryan pressured her to grant Epstein a waiver from travel reporting requirements in 2019.
Sources (17)
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Albert Bryan Jr. — Parliamentary records (no results) parliamentary_record Processed 📜 Receipt
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