Epstein Survivors Compile Associates List Amid Calls for Justice

Sat Oct 18 2025 09:09:37 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

Victims of Jeffrey Epstein speak out, urging lawmakers to release additional investigation files and compiling a list of associates involved in the abuse.

At a rally outside the US Capitol, several victims of Jeffrey Epstein detailed their experiences of abuse and shared plans to compile a confidential list of Epstein's associates. They called on lawmakers to release more investigation documents, emphasizing the need for transparency and justice for survivors. The survivors expressed their fears of repercussions for identifying names publicly, while lawmakers push for full disclosure from the Department of Justice.

Victims of Jeffrey Epstein have shared emotional accounts of sexual abuse as they called for lawmakers to release more files about the convicted sex offender on the steps of the US Capitol.

One of the women, Lisa Phillips, said the group had begun compiling a confidential list of Epstein associates who they say were involved in abuse.

We will confidentially compile the names we all know were regularly in the Epstein world, she said. It will be done by survivors, and for survivors.

The event was organized by US lawmakers who are calling for more files from the Epstein investigation to be released publicly.

During the two-hour news conference on Wednesday, nine female Epstein accusers detailed their experiences and abuse at the hands of the disgraced financier.

Ms. Phillips urged the US Department of Justice (DoJ) to release all documents and information from the investigation, adding that many victims were afraid of repercussions if they went public with names themselves.

A lawyer for the accusers expressed concern over the risks associated with coming forward, indicating that victims were scared of being sued or attacked because nobody protected them the first time.

Marina Lacerda, speaking publicly for the first time, mentioned she worked for Epstein from ages 14 to 17, indicating the severe impact the experience had on her.

I was one of dozens of girls that I personally know who were forced into Jeffrey's mansion... in New York City when we were just kids, she said, recounting how a promised job quickly turned into a nightmare.

The event highlighted the ongoing struggles of the survivors, as Liz Stein, who has sued Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, emphasized the importance of being heard and remembered as victims of sex trafficking.

Annie Farmer noted the persistent lack of accountability surrounding Epstein's actions despite previous reports of abuse, questioning why more efforts weren't made to protect young women like herself.

The emotional testimonies, alongside updates from lawmakers advocating for the release of further investigation documents, reflect the ongoing quest for justice and accountability in the continued shadow of Jeffrey Epstein's actions.