'There is no justice' - Epstein survivor on how model agency sent her to abuser's home
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Key Points:
- A woman who was raped by Jeffrey Epstein alleges that MC2 Model Management, specifically its US president Jeff Fuller, knowingly put her in danger by sending her to photoshoots at Epstein's Florida home while he was a convicted sex offender.
- Documents reveal that Epstein maintained close ties with MC2, including a $1 million payment to the agency in 2005, and that multiple models from MC2 had contact with Epstein after his conviction, raising questions about the agency's complicity.
- Other industry figures linked to Epstein, such as former agent Ramsey Elkholy and agency director Faith Kates, are implicated in facilitating introductions to Epstein, with survivors describing how Epstein used model assistants as part of his abuse network.
- New York State senator Zellnor Myrie has proposed legislation to empower police to investigate Epstein's alleged enablers, challenging previous DOJ statements that found no evidence to warrant further investigation against third parties.
- Survivors like Roza and Simona are speaking out to expose the exploitation they endured and to encourage others to come forward, highlighting the role of modeling agencies as potential enablers of Epstein's abuse.
