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Epstein survivor says acting AG Blanche was 'abrasive, condescending' during meeting

Epstein survivor says acting AG Blanche was 'abrasive, condescending' during meeting

Summary

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. One survivor, Annie Farmer, described Blanche as rude and unwilling to promise a new investigation into her case.

Key Facts

  • Todd Blanche is the Acting Attorney General of the United States.
  • Blanche met with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes at the Justice Department.
  • Annie Farmer, a survivor, said Blanche was “abrasive, condescending,” and avoided committing to investigations.
  • Farmer testified at Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial; she alleges Epstein and Maxwell abused her when she was 16.
  • Blanche did not agree to investigate why an FBI report about Epstein from 1996 was ignored.
  • Blanche declined to release documents about charging decisions related to Epstein.
  • Blanche encouraged survivors to share information with the FBI for possible prosecutions.
  • Blanche said there was frustration from survivors but no shouting during the meeting.
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