In a recent press conference held outside the Capitol building, Representatives Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna shed light on their Epstein Files Transparency Act, introduced to Congress in July.
The conference was attended by women who identified themselves as victims of the notorious financier Jeffrey Epstein. They voiced their intention to compile a list of individuals who were regulars in Epstein's world.
According to The Post Millennial, Lisa Phillips, who claimed to have been taken to Epstein's island in 2000, stated, "what I experienced there was a glimpse into a very dark and disturbing world." She further announced that the survivors were considering creating their own list.
"We know the names, many of us were abused by them. Now together as survivors, we will confidentially compile the names we all know who were regularly in the Epstein world, and it will be done by survivors, and for survivors, no one else is involved."
Brittany Henderson, another alleged victim, emphasized that the list would not be shared without a purpose. She said, "someones interested in prosecuting," the victims "may have something different to say about sharing a list, but theyre not sharing a list for nothing to happen, and thats the experience that theyve had for all of these years."
Anouska De Georgiou, a supporter of the bill, called it "essential," stating that it mandates the DOJ to release "all the records" related to the Epstein and Maxwell investigations. This includes "flight logs, immunity deals, internal communications, and even the records surrounding Epsteins detention and death, and crucially, it forbids withholding documents simply because of embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity. This is about ending secrecy wherever abuse of power takes root."
De Georgiou also shared her personal turning point, which came with the birth of her daughter. "I knew I had a responsibility to protect her" and all children, she said. "I have to use my voice the voice that had been silenced by fear and shame for so many years." She urged President Donald Trump to use his influence and power to help the victims.
Annie Farmer, another alleged victim, recounted her experience at the age of 16 when she was flown to New Mexico to spend a weekend with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. She emphasized that passing the bill "is one important step that can be taken to prove to Americans that the government does not side with sexual perpetrators.
A thorough public review of this information is an important step in preventing the type of systemic failures that have occurred in this case and harmed all of us."
Marina Lacerda, who identified herself as Minor Victim 1 in the 2019 federal indictment of Jeffrey Epstein, spoke publicly for the first time about her ordeal. She narrated her journey from being an immigrant from Brazil to becoming a victim of Epstein at the age of 14.
She urged that if and when the files are released, identifying information of victims must be redacted, but also unredacted versions should be given to the victims.
The Epstein Files Transparency Act and the testimonies of these women underscore the need for transparency and accountability in cases of sexual abuse. The survivors' courage in speaking out and their call for justice serve as a stark reminder of the systemic failures that need to be addressed.
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