‘A severe miscarriage of justice’: Epstein survivors and families speak out in exclusive interview

Accountability and Justice - Survivors express frustration over the miscarriage of justice and delays in accountability, emphasizing the need for those responsible to be held accountable for past suffering [3][4] - Victims feel the government has failed them, citing a lack of proper investigation and action from the beginning, leading to repeated need to speak out [6][7][8][9] - Survivors are seeking justice and accountability, questioning what society stands for and highlighting the importance of listening to their voices [10] - The group emphasizes that not everyone is getting justice, and the everyday person could be a victim, stressing the need for protection of youth and prevention of future abuse [20][21] - There is a call for the release of documents and a list of individuals involved, with survivors compiling their own list to seek justice independently [25][38][39] - The justice system is perceived as not harsh enough, particularly regarding Ghislaine Maxwell's sentence, and a potential pardon would be a significant injustice [41][42] Communication and Support - Survivors express a lack of satisfaction with the level of communication from members of Congress and the Department of Justice (DOJ), feeling their voices have not been heard [26][27][28][29] - The group feels the DOJ has not communicated adequately, particularly regarding key events like the release of a memo and interviews with Ghislaine Maxwell [28][29] - There is a sense of solidarity and strength in coming together to share their stories, with some meeting for the first time, finding healing and support in each other's voices [3][5][11] - Survivors highlight the importance of inspiring others to come forward and break the culture of silence, emphasizing that they are not alone [22][53] Systemic Issues and Future Action - The focus should be on future change, addressing how justice can be achieved in other cases, given the lack of investigation into the current case with a 100,000 files [52][53] - There is a need to reopen the investigation and address the loopholes in the law that allow predators to evade charges, emphasizing the importance of belief in the justice system [51][55][56][57] - Survivors feel their stories have not been treated with the dignity and respect they deserve, highlighting the lack of protection and information provided to them [58][59]