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Survivors are ‘consistently suffering’ as long as truth on Epstein is hidden: Rep. Crockett
MSNBC· 2025-09-07 21:55
Tomorrow, lawyers for the Epstein estate will start turning over redacted documents to the House Oversight Committee. Later this week, oversight staffers will get the chance to see unredacted versions in New York. Also this week, bipartisan lawmakers leading an effort to force a discharge vote, releasing the complete Epstein file, say they're confident they will get two more Republicans needed to pass it in the House.>> This is not a political issue. This is nothing to do with Donald Trump. This is a moral ...
‘Who are we covering for?’: Epstein survivors demand transparency while Trump calls it a hoax
MSNBC· 2025-09-03 21:44
A stark splitc screen moment unfolded today in the nation's capital. It was a clarion call for transparency from the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Galain Maxwell and it was set against Donald Trump and the Trump administration whose efforts at providing clarity in the Epstein case have been disingenuous at best. Flanked by members of Congress in what is a shockingly rare bipartisan display of consensus these days.Survivors gathered on Capitol Hill this morning and called for the release of the Epstein fi ...
Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will read names of Epstein accomplices in Congress
NBC News· 2025-09-03 17:45
Uh, as you're questioning, why can't they just name the names. What you don't realize is they just told their stories of being raped and being abused, being victimized, being manipulated, being coerced, and basically held in a prison, of captivity, of sexual abuse while they were young, young teenagers and extremely young, vulnerable women. And in Jeffrey Epstein's home and the places they went with him, they saw the most powerful people in the world in his pictures and they saw him with those people.Can yo ...
Erik Menendez called 'unreasonable risk to public safety' in parole denial
NBC News· 2025-08-22 10:39
Tonight, a major blow to the Menendez brothers. The California parole board denying Eric Mendez's request for parole. A move that for now limits Eric's path to freedom and likely his older brother Lyles as well, who has his own hearing tomorrow.>> I just know that on a day like today, that redemption is possible. A judge recently reduced Eric and Lyall's sentences, making them eligible for parole for the first time since they were convicted of the 1989 murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty, in their Beve ...
Assemblies of God leaders address sexual abuse scandal
NBC News· 2025-08-07 23:00
An update to an NBC News investigation we showed you earlier this week about years of alleged sexual abuse within the Assemblies of God. A convicted sex offender abused young men and teens in Texas, some for decades. This week, the Assemblies of God held a conference for its members and leaders, spending about a half hour on Wednesday in Orlando addressing what one called a stain on the church and a scar on people's lives.A warning. Some of the details here are graphic. Daniel Savalo was once revered by fol ...
'Slap in the face to victims': Reaction to Maxwell prison transfer
MSNBC· 2025-08-06 14:51
Legal & Justice System Irregularities - The meeting involving the Vice President and DOJ officials regarding the Epstein case is unusual, particularly if discussing strategy related to a DOJ case with the White House [1][2] - The interview of Ghislaine Maxwell by the deputy attorney general is highly irregular, and the existence of an audio recording is even more atypical due to potential disclosure obligations [3][4][5] - Concerns exist regarding Ghislaine Maxwell being given an unchallenged platform to speak, potentially revictimizing the victims [8][9][10][13] Victims' Rights & Representation - Victims continue to be neglected and ignored in the handling of the Epstein case [15] - There is a lack of representation for the victims in discussions and strategy regarding the Epstein files [12][15] - Victims deserve closure through the release of the Epstein files [17] Prison Transfer Controversy - Ghislaine Maxwell's transfer to a cushier prison camp is considered a travesty of justice and a revictimization of the victims [14][28] - The transfer is unusual because individuals with a sex offense public safety factor are typically not eligible for low-security facilities without a waiver [19][20][21] - Bureau of Prison officials are expressing outrage over the transfer, with some noting that sex offenders are not typically allowed at the camp [25] - The prison camp's security is questionable, raising concerns about Ghislaine Maxwell's safety [21][22][23][24]
Victims of a college ministry's sexual abuse seek answers
NBC News· 2025-08-04 21:00
Now to an NBC News investigation into a pattern of abuse at the world's largest Pentecostal denomination, the Assemblies of God. For decades, a man who some called the holiest man on earth abused young men and boys. Survivors and advocates say for a long time, church leaders looked the other way.A warning, some content in this story might be hard to hear. I can tell you that I'm a registered sex offender. A shocking confession from youth minister Daniel Savala in his living room.I knew that I was wrong. Jos ...
 Jeffrey Epstein survivor talks ‘ongoing fire’ within victims to get justice
MSNBC· 2025-07-26 16:29
Survivor Perspective on Epstein Case - The discussion surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case retraumatizes survivors and highlights the lack of clear pathways to justice [1][6] - Survivors express disappointment and confusion regarding the handling of the case and potential "sweetheart deals" [6][7][13] - Survivors emphasize the importance of holding perpetrators accountable and prioritizing human dignity [5][18] Concerns Regarding Justice and Safety - There are concerns about potential pardons or reduced sentences for individuals involved, raising safety concerns for survivors [9][13][14] - The Justice Department's interactions with individuals like Ghislaine Maxwell raise questions about the fairness and transparency of the legal process [9] - Ghislaine Maxwell's calculated approach to gaining trust before exploitation highlights a severe disconnect from humanity [11][12] Release of Files and Survivor Voices - The release of files containing survivors' information is a complex issue, with some survivors supporting the release to hold perpetrators accountable [15][17] - The industry acknowledges the importance of prioritizing the voices and experiences of survivors in decisions regarding the case [15] - The industry believes that protecting predators is unacceptable and justice requires holding them accountable for their actions [18]