The Young Turks Epstein Survivor Interview - September 9, 2025
Sep 10, 2025
Anouska De Georgiou, the first Epstein survivor to publicly speak out in the UK, bravely shares her harrowing journey of grooming and emotional manipulation. She discusses the urgent need for systemic change in addressing the challenges faced by survivors. The conversation also touches on the power dynamics within high-profile abuse cases and the struggles survivors face in seeking justice. De Georgiou advocates for the release of Epstein files, stressing the importance of accountability and transparency from political figures to ensure justice for victims.
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Early Grooming By Maxwell
- Anouska De Georgiou recounts meeting Ghislaine Maxwell at 16 and being flattered and groomed through attention and invitations.
- She describes Maxwell as charismatic and manipulative, using validation to build trust and control.
System Was Built For Epstein, Not A Scrollable List
- The Epstein operation centered on provisioning young girls primarily for Jeffrey Epstein, not a formal 'client list' scheme.
- De Georgiou says focus should be on those who enabled the system and followed the money, not just staff-level participants.
Public Testimony And FBI Interview
- After Epstein's death De Georgiou attended the dismissal hearing and spoke publicly alongside other survivors.
- She then met with the FBI, gave hours of testimony, and later learned she appeared in Maxwell's indictment as a witness.