Epstein Victims Formulating Associate List Amid Call for Transparency

Mon Oct 20 2025 23:56:53 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse have pledged to create a confidential list of his associates involved in illegal activities while demanding greater transparency from U.S. lawmakers.

In a powerful gathering at the U.S. Capitol, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein detailed their traumatic experiences and announced plans to compile a confidential list of his associates allegedly involved in abuse. This event coincided with calls for lawmakers to release pertinent documents related to the Epstein investigation. Many survivors expressed fears over potential repercussions for speaking out and criticized the lack of accountability from the justice system, while highlighting Epstein's longstanding connections with powerful individuals, including Donald Trump.

Victims of Jeffrey Epstein 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. This two-hour news conference highlighted the experiences and abuse faced by nine female Epstein accusers.

Ms. Phillips urged the US Department of Justice (DoJ) to release all documents related to the investigation, emphasizing that many victims feared repercussions if they went public with names themselves. A lawyer for the accusers stated that they were scared of being sued or attacked because nobody protected them the first time.

Marina Lacerda, speaking publicly for the first time, recounted her experience working for Epstein from age 14 to 17, revealing how she was lured into the situation under false pretenses. 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.

Liz Stein, a survivor, expressed at the Capitol rally the importance of humanizing survivors, stating, This isn't a political issue, but it's being politicized because of the people involved. Annie Farmer shared concerns over why previous abuse reports against Epstein went uninvestigated.

With ongoing discussions about powerful connections to Epstein, including Donald Trump, survivors emphasized the urgent need for accountability and transparency, requesting all related documents from the DoJ. As pressure mounts, Republican and Democratic members of Congress are pushing for a vote to compel the release of documents that many believe contain vital information for achieving justice for the victims.

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