Epstein survivors ‘bracing’ for escalating death threats ahead of file release
WASHINGTON, DC: A group of survivors of abuse by Jeffrey Epstein have expressed concerns that they have been receiving death threats, which they believe will intensify as the deadline approaches for the release of files about the late financier.
The survivors have issued a statement demanding accountability and legal support to help them face their abusers and obtain justice. They emphasized an urgent need for protection against escalating threats.
Epstein survivors demand protection as threats rise ahead of file release
In their public statement, titled “What we’re bracing for,” the survivors said that many of them “have already received death threats and other threats of harm. We are bracing for these to escalate.”
They urgently requested all relevant federal and state law enforcement agencies to “investigate them and protect us,” while also warning about attempts to blame the victims for the abuse they endured.
Survivors have recently increased their efforts, making public speeches about their painful experiences to pressure the administration to release the Justice Department’s files on the late offender.
President Trump signs bill to release of Epstein files
The controversy surrounding the files has become a dominant issue in the US, as on Wednesday President Donald Trump signed the bill mandating the Justice Department to release all related records, after earlier opposing the measure. The move came a day after the legislation cleared unanimously in the US Senate. The bill is now law, and the department has 30 days to release the materials.
This development concludes weeks of intense political debate over how much to disclose about the records relating to Epstein, which are expected to name some of the most prominent figures in politics, entertainment, and business.
Epstein survivors demand full release of files
The statement, signed by 18 named survivors along with 10 Jane Does, demands complete disclosure of the files and argues against the tactics employed by the financier and his alleged collaborators.
“Years ago, Epstein got away with abusing us by portraying us as flawed and bad girls,” the statement said, adding a firm call to action: “We cannot let his enablers use this tactic to escape accountability now.” They asked their supporters “to make sure all materials are released, not selected ones.”
It is to be noted that in 2019, Epstein was found dead in his New York City jail cell while awaiting trial. Notably, in 2008, he pleaded guilty and was convicted.
