The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell Epstein survivors call for full release of files
Sep 4, 2025
Jena-Lisa Jones, a brave Epstein survivor who spoke out at the U.S. Capitol, passionately shares her story of trauma and the urgent need for transparency surrounding Epstein and Maxwell's crimes. Legal correspondent Lisa Rubin provides insights into the legal complexities faced by survivors seeking justice. They discuss the dismissive remarks from public figures, the quest for legislative support, and the importance of amplifying survivor voices. Together, they call for accountability and demand the release of crucial files to aid healing and justice.
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Survivors Testify About Being Trafficked
- Survivors like Anoushka DiGiorgio and Annie Farmer publicly identified themselves and recounted being trafficked by Epstein and Maxwell as minors.
- Their testimony illustrated decades-long trauma and motivated calls for transparency and justice.
Grooming Described As Calm, Coercive Manipulation
- Jena-Lisa Jones and others described grooming and manipulation by Ghislaine Maxwell that led to sexual abuse by Epstein.
- They said Maxwell's polite public demeanor matched the coercive voice she used while grooming them.
Presidential Dismissal Intensifies Calls
- Donald Trump publicly called the survivors' statements a "hoax," which survivors and lawmakers viewed as dehumanizing.
- The contrast between survivors' pleas and Trump's dismissals intensified calls for file releases.