Epstein accuser alleges Bill Clinton’s name was used to silence her from coming forward
WASHINGTON, DC: A woman who accused disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein of misconduct said she was warned that his ties to powerful people, including former President Bill Clinton, could ruin her career if she spoke out.
The claim comes from a sworn statement included in a new release of documents by the Department of Justice on Tuesday, December 23. The statement, dated August 27, 2019, was made public as part of attorney-released DOJ records tied to Epstein-related investigations
Epstein accuser warned powerful ties could ruin career
The accuser, identified as Jane Doe in the sworn declaration, claimed she received the warning after escaping a troubling encounter with Epstein at his mansion in Manhattan.
In her statement, she said another woman warned her soon afterward that Epstein “knew a lot of powerful people, including Bill Clinton,” and that refusing him could end her career in the modeling industry.
Doe said she was told that refusing Epstein’s advances or speaking publicly about the incident could destroy her future in modeling.
She stated that the conversation left her shaken and eager to escape the situation as quickly as possible.
DOJ releases nearly 30,000 Epstein case files
President Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act in November. The act required the government to release all unclassified material related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s trafficking cases within 30 days.
The Department of Justice has officially released nearly 30,000 more pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
— U.S. Department of Justice (@TheJusticeDept) December 23, 2025
Some of these documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims made against President Trump that were submitted to the FBI right before the 2020 election. To be…
The DOJ began releasing Epstein-related documents on December 19, 2025. The files include photos, evidence, and exhibits from the investigations.
Jane Doe’s statement does not allege that former President Bill Clinton participated in or had knowledge of the alleged encounter, and Clinton has previously denied wrongdoing in connection with Epstein.
In the statement, Doe said she believed references to influential political figures were deliberate and intended to frighten and intimidate her into silence. The newly released documents have renewed scrutiny of claims that Epstein used his connections to prevent victims from reporting abuse.
Files containing victims’ names, child abuse material, classified information, or details that could affect active investigations may be withheld or redacted.
Advocates for survivors say these claims highlight broader power dynamics and systemic obstacles many accusers faced. Epstein died in federal custody in 2019, while Maxwell was later convicted of related offenses and is serving a 20-year sentence.
Investigations and document releases continue to shed light on how fear, influence, and reputation may have combined to silence alleged victims for years.
