And good evening. As we come on the air tonight, we do have some breaking news. On the eve of his sentencing, Shawn Diddy Combmes, the fallen music mogul, writing a federal judge, pleading for mercy.He writes in part, "I have to admit, my downfall was rooted in my selfishness. He apologized to two of the women who accused him of abuse, including Cassie Ventura, who he assaulted." this as prosecutors are asking for an 11-year prison sentence for Combmes after he was found guilty of two counts of transportati ...

A 10-count indictment accuses retired New York-based financeier Howard Rubin and Jennifer Powers, his personal assistant, of arranging for women to travel to a sex dungeon in a Central Park area penthouse that prosecutors say was painted red and soundproofed. According to the indictment, between 2009 and 2019, Reuben and Powers recruited women, often targeting former Playboy models, to have sex with Reuben, who prosecutors say often exceeded the scope of their consent, by violently abusing them, leading som ...

Risk Factors - A "lethal trifecta" of conditions opens them to abuse [1]

On January 17th, 2007, I was a geeky 13-year-old sitting in the passenger seat of a police car. I was being escorted from my school to the detective's office. I remember being terrified that I'd be placed in the back seat.My mother had many times recounted to me the horrors of the backseat of a police car, the hard plastic seats and the stench of vomit. I was afraid that I had done something wrong for turning in my sexually abusive father. But thankfully, the kind officer let me ride shotgun and gave me a t ...

Epstein Case Developments - Bloomberg obtained 18,000 leaked emails from Epstein's personal Yahoo account, shedding new light on his predatory tactics [1] - The emails reinforce Jlane Maxwell's significant role in Epstein's criminal activities [2] - Maxwell advised Epstein on his 2008 plea deal, discussing legal options like "Lewd and Lascivious conduct" versus "procuring minors for prostitution" [3][4] - Emails show Maxwell's involvement in managing Epstein's affairs, including finances and relationships with victims [5][10][11] Key Individuals and Connections - Trump's name appears in three minor instances within the emails, with one email noting Porters may have interviewed Trump about Epstein's case in 2007 [6] - An accountant spreadsheet tracked nearly $2 million in spending, including gifts and cash payments to victims and public figures [11] - A $11,000 Rolex watch was allegedly intended for Tom Bareric, now the ambassador to Turkey, who denies receiving it [12] Business and Wealth - The source of Epstein's wealth remains an unanswered question, with ongoing reporting into the matter [17] - Emails reveal an intense lobbying campaign behind the scenes [17] Victims and Abuse - Emails discussed the recruitment, grooming, and manipulation of young women, including minors, and strategies to discredit accusers [7] - Epstein survivors are creating a list of abusers and are committed to seeking accountability [8] - Emails reveal Epstein's emotional abuse and manipulation of women who worked for him [20]

Epstein Investigation & Document Release - House Oversight Committee to receive unredacted versions of Epstein's black book and birthday book [1] - Uncertainty surrounds the extent of transparency and what information will be made public [10][11] - Survivors may release their own list of names, potentially through figures like Marjorie Taylor Green, leveraging the speech and debate clause [11][12][13][14][15][16] Political & Legal Implications - Speaker Johnson's claim of Trump being an FBI informant is viewed skeptically, potentially a political maneuver [3][4][7] - Trump's past assistance to survivors' attorney Bradley Edwards contrasts with later narratives [5][6] - Potential legal action remains possible depending on uncovered evidence, despite statute of limitations concerns [17][18] - Distrust in institutions like the FBI and DOJ may impact public perception of any findings [19][20] - Survivors face potential legal liability if they publicly release a list of names without proper protection [23][24] Survivor Perspectives - Survivors express the lasting impact of the abuse and a determination to end the silence [21][22] - The system's failure to address the abuse for so long is questioned, highlighting the need for transparency and justice [25][26][27]

Legal & Ethical Concerns - The industry acknowledges Epstein's criminal behavior was seemingly an open secret, with many aware of his actions and choosing to ignore them [1] - The industry highlights the ongoing struggle for victims and survivors, emphasizing that many questions remain unanswered [2] - The industry stresses the importance of accountability for those involved in the crimes who have not yet been held responsible [2] - The industry points out systematic failures in the case that need to be addressed to prevent future occurrences and ensure child safety [3] Investigation & Accountability - The industry indicates that names of individuals involved, including those who participated in the abuse, enabled it, and financed it, have been reported to the FBI and the government [3][4] - The industry emphasizes that these names are known to authorities [4]

I would like to announce here today. Us Epstein survivors have been discussing creating our own list. We know the names.Many of us were abused by them. Now together as survivors, we will confidentially compile the names we all know who regularly in who are regularly in the Epstein world. And it will be done by survivors and for survivors.No one else is involved. Stay tuned for more details. ...

Thank you very much for telling uh us your story uh today at the Capitol. Uh I know you've had some time since then and I'm just wondering if there's anything you would like to add uh to what you said today. >> Um I would say what I want to add from today was uh to let everyone know how hard that was for all of us today to speak up when we shouldn't have had to.I was a minor. I was 14 years old when these acts happened against me and my survivor sisters, a lot of us. And the fact that we had to stand in fro ...

The truth needs to come out. And the government holds the truth. The the cases that are sealed hold the truth.Jeffrey Epstein's estate holds the truth. The FBI, the DOJ, and the CIA holds the truth. And the truth we are demanding come out on behalf of these women, but also as a strong message to every innocent child, teenager, woman, and man that is being held captive in abuse.This. ...