Survivors Speak Out: Pushing for Justice in the Epstein Case

In a powerful move, several women who say they were hurt by Jeffrey Epstein and his friend Ghislaine Maxwell spoke up in Washington. They shared their painful stories, hoping to push lawmakers to make all the secret files from the Epstein investigation public. One of the women, Marina Lacerda, said she was just 14 when she met Epstein. She talked about how she was tricked into going to his house, thinking it was a job, but it turned into a nightmare. Another woman, Annie Farmer, said she was 16 when she was flown to New Mexico and hurt by Epstein and Maxwell. She also said that photos of her and her sister were stolen. The women are not just sharing their stories; they are also asking Congress to act. They want all the files from the investigation to be made public. They even said they would make their own list of people who were involved with Epstein if Congress doesn't do it. So far, 134 lawmakers have agreed to support this effort, but the White House and some Republican leaders are against it. They say releasing all the files could hurt the people who don't want to be known. But the women and their supporters are not giving up. They are asking for the truth to come out, no matter what. One of the women, Lisa Phillips, said they know the people involved and the games they played. Another woman, Haley Robson, said they are the keys to unlocking the truth. They are determined to hold those accountable who were part of Epstein's world. The women also asked for a promise that Trump won't pardon Maxwell. They want the justice system to work for the people, not just the powerful.