Jeffrey Epstein is dead - but the victim of the alleged sex offender has been given the opportunity to voice her anger and grief in a court of law. The New York hearing was meant to formalize the prosecution, but Judge Richard Berman also invited alleged victims to share their stories and feelings.
According to one of the women's news channels NBC, one of the women's women was told that Epstein's suicide "stole" her from the opportunity to put him face-to-face in the courtroom. That he killed himself, make him a "coward".
"He could not understand what he took from us," said another casualty. "Just as I am every girl he has done this to, these are I. Today we are standing together." A third woman read a letter she had written to Epstein: "I will never be able to overcome the overwhelming feelings and embarrassment of this drama." In total, contributions from about 30 suspected victims were expected in the New York court.
Counterparties should be further investigated
Epstein died in a Manhattan jail at the beginning of August after being tried again for allegations of abuse. The businessman was accused of sexually abusing dozens of minors. According to the indictment, the multimillionaire had built an abuse ring in New York and Florida between 2002 and 2005.
According to NBC, the prosecutors emphasized that, in spite of the termination of the indictment of the dead, it is being investigated against those involved in the alleged crimes. According to media reports, the investigations should focus mainly on the long-term partner of Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell.
