Epstein survivors struggle financially as they continue to heal their wounds: ‘It doesn’t just go away’
Summary
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse continue to face emotional and physical challenges while also struggling with financial problems due to medical costs and lost work opportunities. Some members of Congress have introduced a bill to create a fund to help these survivors with their financial needs related to healing and justice.Key Facts
- Danielle Bensky and other survivors want a normal life but face ongoing trauma and financial stress.
- Many survivors pay for healthcare and treatments like physical therapy and mental health support out of their own pockets.
- Advocacy work by survivors has sometimes hurt their job prospects because some employers see them as "too political."
- A new bill called the Survivors’ Rights Restitution Act aims to create a fund to help survivors with financial burdens caused by sexual violence.
- The bill has been introduced by Democratic members of Congress Ayanna Pressley, Teresa Leger Fernández, and Deborah Ross.
- Survivors face long-term physical and emotional harm, which affects their ability to work and maintain insurance.
- The bill may face challenges passing Congress and getting President Donald Trump’s approval because of political divisions.
- Some survivors, like Jess Michaels, lost their careers due to trauma from Epstein’s abuse and have ongoing health problems.
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