
U.S. Department of Justice documents and victim statements reveal that young women were introduced to and exploited by Jeffrey Epstein through MC2 Model Management and Next Management.
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In the research conducted by BBC Eye, documents published by the US Department of Justice and the statements of women who described being sexually abused by Epstein were examined. Ten models within MC2 met or communicated with Epstein after he was convicted of sex crimes in 2008. The documents also revealed that Epstein gave $1 million to the agency in 2005.
In the research conducted by BBC Eye, documents published by the US Department of Justice and the statements of women who described being sexually abused by Epstein were examined.
Roza, who came to the USA from Uzbekistan, said that in 2009, when she was only 18 years old, her MC2 Model Management agency sent her to Epstein's house in Florida for two photo shoots.
Roza explained that after the shootings, she started working as Epstein's assistant and was systematically raped.
"My agency's job was to protect me, but they didn't do that. In fact, they put me in danger. They should be held accountable for that." Roza argued that the then agency head, Jeff Fuller, knew where he was sent.
It was stated that the expense document he showed to the BBC indicated that the return ticket after the second shooting was purchased by Fuller.
While Fuller previously claimed that Roza went to Epstein's house and did not know that she was being abused, he did not answer the BBC's questions.
Roza, an Epstein survivor, stated that she still thinks justice has not been provided after what she experienced and called on other victims to speak out.
IT WAS REVEALED THAT EPSTEIN GAVE 1 MILLION DOLLARS TO A MODEL AGENCY
According to U.S. Department of Justice documents, 10 models within MC2 met or communicated with Epstein after he was convicted of sex crimes in 2008.
The documents also revealed that Epstein gave $1 million to the agency in 2005.
The BBC found that former model agent Ramsey Elkholy tried to introduce 34 women, including an 18-year-old student, to Epstein. One of these women described being sexually abused when she first met Epstein at his New York home when she was 19 years old.
Elkholy denied allegations that he was aware of or facilitated the abuse.
EASTERN EUROPEAN EPSTEIN VICTIM TOLD THAT HE WAS RAPED MORE THAN 200 TIMES
Speaking to the BBC, Eastern European Simona, whose real name was not disclosed, also said that Epstein raped her more than 200 times.
Explaining that she met Epstein when she was 20, Simona stated that she was affiliated with a model agency in New York at that time and that Epstein offered to introduce her to Faith Kates, the manager of Next Management, one of the world's leading model agencies.
Simona claimed that Kates suggested she undergo plastic surgery during the meeting and sent a surgeon's contact information to Epstein.
Stating that after this meeting, Epstein convinced her to quit modeling and started working as his assistant, Simona explained that she was subjected to sexual abuse by Epstein for about two years and that every aspect of her life was controlled by him.
"People think we accept this abuse for financial gain or influence, but this is not true. We are left with deep traumas," Simona said. he said.
Sigrid McCawley, a lawyer representing more than 100 victims of Jeffrey Epstein, noted that people working in model agencies and bringing young women into the industry played an important role in Epstein's access to young women.
New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie also prepared a new bill to investigate people who allegedly facilitated Epstein's abuse.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
A legal investigation may be launched against Jeff Fuller and other model agency officials.
Likely · Within weeks
More victim statements and developments regarding EU Justice Ministry documents may emerge.
Possible · Within months
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BBC Eye investigation has revealed new documents and victim testimonies regarding the model network allegation that emerged while Jeffrey Epstein was on trial for his death in 2019. Victims named Roza and Simona explained that they reached Epstein through model agencies and were subjected to systematic abuse. Allegations against MC2 Model Management and Next Management executives are supported by US Department of Justice documents.

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