Survivors of late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein have long demanded transparency and accountability for the years of abuse they suffered at his hands. Their years of tireless work is one of the main reason the files are starting to be released. Our next guest, Liz Stein, is one of those brave survivors.Here's what she said in November on Capitol Hill ahead of the vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act. When I am asked what I would tell my younger self if I could say something, I say that I would tell my ...

Across the hundreds of pages of the Epstein files released on Friday, much of what the public got was heavily redacted. You see it right there. Buried in those documents, though, was a revealing detail that confirmed Epstein survivor, Maria Farmer, warned the FBI all the way back in 1996 that Jeffrey Epstein was seeking out child pornography.That's more than a decade before federal investigators actually investigated him. Farmer, who later accused Epstein and his associate, Gla Maxwell of sexually assaultin ...

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Justice System & Public Reaction - The family of Virginia Dufrey expressed outrage over the Department of Justice's interview with Glenn Maxwell, stating Maxwell was not challenged on her court-proven lies and was given a platform to rewrite history [1] - Maxwell, convicted of child sex trafficking and serving a 20-year prison sentence, insisted she was not involved in the sexual exploitation of minors during the DOJ interview [2] - Critics argue that the interview with Maxwell resembled a PR campaign for a pardon and should not be taken seriously, especially considering her perjury charge [6] - Survivors and their families find it outrageous and silencing that Maxwell's words are being taken seriously and given a platform to lie about her involvement in the crimes [8] Maxwell's Testimony & Contradictions - Maxwell claimed she never saw any aggressive or non-consensual moves by Epstein [9] - This statement contradicts her conviction for engaging in sex, raising questions about the validity of her testimony [10] - The interviewer's behavior of finishing Maxwell's sentences was considered abnormal in such investigations [10] - Maxwell's claims of seeing nothing wrong directly contradict the experiences of survivors of child trafficking or sexual assault [7] Systemic Issues & Legal Reform - The case highlights how sex trafficking is treated in America, where only a few individuals are convicted, while many abusers and clients go uninvestigated [12] - Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act gives online platforms broad immunity for crimes committed on their sites, leaving many people, particularly children, vulnerable to online sex trafficking [15] - One in four (25%) children report having an online sexual interaction with an adult online, indicating an epidemic of online sex trafficking [16] - There is a need to change the incentives for big tech to prioritize safety online and address the epidemic of online sex trafficking [17]

Justice Department & Legal Matters - The Department of Justice (DOJ) released audio recordings and transcripts of meetings between Donald Trump's former personal defense attorney (Todd Blanch) and convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell [3][4] - The released materials include Maxwell's statements denying witnessing any non-consensual activity by Jeffrey Epstein and portraying Donald Trump as a "gentleman" [6][7][10] - The House Oversight Committee received documents related to the Epstein case [13] Political & Security Landscape - The FBI raided the home and office of former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton as part of a national security investigation [1][16] - There are concerns about the potential misuse of state power for political retribution, with allegations of an "enemies list" and targeting of political opponents [16][19] - Allegations of armed American troops being deployed in American cities [14][15] Epstein Case & Allegations - Ghislaine Maxwell testified that she never saw Jeffrey Epstein engage in anything non-consensual and that women around him seemed happy [8][9][10] - Maxwell's statements contradict allegations from victims who claim Epstein sexually assaulted and raped them, including 16-year-old girls [12]

Legal and Justice System Perspectives - The Department of Justice (DOJ) released transcripts and audio from July interviews with Ghislaine Maxwell [1] - Maxwell denies seeing President Trump engaging in inappropriate behavior [1][2] - Maxwell denies the existence of a client list [2][3] - Maxwell claims she never saw Epstein taking photos of people for blackmail [4] - Maxwell does not believe Epstein died by suicide [5] - Maxwell's attorney claims Maxwell is innocent and should never have been convicted, thanking President Trump for his commitment to the truth [5][6] - Critics suggest the DOJ is protecting Trump and attacking its own conviction of Maxwell [8][10][11] Ghislaine Maxwell's Statements and Credibility - Maxwell describes never seeing an unhappy masseuse [13][14] - Maxwell's statements are seen as an attempt to minimize her involvement and potentially seek a pardon from President Trump [16] - Maxwell compares the situation to the Salem witch trials, a comparison seen as insulting to victims [19][20] Interview Conduct and Objectivity - Todd Blanch, Trump's personal attorney, is criticized for conducting a "cozy" interview with Maxwell and not pressing her on her answers [8][24][25] - Blanch is accused of seeking a specific narrative favorable to President Trump [25]

Legal Proceedings - Harvey Weinstein is facing a third trial in New York for sexual assault [1] - The case involves former actor Jessica Mann [1] - A previous jury found Weinstein guilty of assaulting a production assistant but couldn't reach a verdict on the charge related to Jessica Mann [1]