Summary
The article describes how French modelling agent Jean-Luc Brunel allegedly used his connections to recruit young women from South America for Jeffrey Epstein. Brazilian women have reported that Brunel manipulated their modeling aspirations to facilitate travel to the U.S., with some saying that the true purpose was to meet Epstein. Documents show Epstein was present at a modeling competition in 2004 linked to Brunel.
Key Facts
- Jean-Luc Brunel was a French modeling agent who had ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
- Brunel visited Brazil and persuaded young women to travel for modeling contests.
- He allegedly used his modeling agencies to arrange visas for young women to visit the U.S. for Epstein.
- A Brazilian woman’s U.S. visa named Brunel’s agency as the sponsor, though she never modeled for him.
- Gláucia Fekete, a Brazilian teenager at the time, was approached by Brunel but did not go to the U.S. due to her mother's disapproval.
- Brunel died in prison after being accused of rape and recruiting girls for Epstein.
- Evidence shows Epstein was at a modeling competition in Ecuador in 2004, attended by minors.
- Records indicate at least one underage model flew on Epstein's plane multiple times in 2004.
