Twenty-eight survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse have reported receiving death threats and other threats of harm, according to a signed statement released by the group. The women expressed fears that the threats could escalate as they await the release of files related to the late financier.
The statement, titled “What we’re bracing for”, calls on federal and state law enforcement agencies to investigate and protect them. The survivors warned they are preparing for attempts to blame victims for their own abuse, incomplete disclosures, and efforts to divide the group.
They noted that the recent passage of a bill requiring the Department of Justice to release Epstein files within 30 days marks a victory, but stressed the battle is far from over. The bipartisan legislation was signed into law by Donald Trump after a rare Republican rebellion.
Several survivors have spoken openly about their ordeals. Anouska De Georgiou, the first British woman to allege abuse by Epstein, told the BBC she had received threats since waiving her anonymity. Virginia Giuffre, another prominent survivor, reportedly faced intimidation before her death in April.
The group also condemned recent public comments that downplayed the abuse, including remarks by conservative radio host Megyn Kelly questioning whether Epstein was a paedophile. The survivors argued that all victims were vulnerable due to life circumstances manipulated by Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.
