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Epstein abused me while under house arrest, survivor tells US lawmakers

Epstein abused me while under house arrest, survivor tells US lawmakers

Summary

A survivor named Roza testified to US lawmakers that Jeffrey Epstein sexually abused her while he was under house arrest. This testimony was given at a hearing organized by House Democrats in Florida to highlight Epstein's crimes and how victims were failed by the justice system.

Key Facts

  • Roza was introduced to Epstein in 2009 by his associate Jean-Luc Brunel when she was a teenager from Uzbekistan.
  • Epstein offered Roza work to help with her financial problems and abused her for three years.
  • The hearing was held in West Palm Beach, Florida, near Epstein’s first crime location and President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence.
  • House Democrats organized the hearing, but the committee has a Republican majority and is investigating Epstein’s crimes.
  • Epstein was under house arrest with conditions allowing limited freedom during the time of the abuse.
  • Epstein died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking charges.
  • A 2008 plea deal let Epstein avoid severe consequences and continue abusing victims for years.
  • Roza’s identity was accidentally revealed in released government files, causing her further trauma.
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