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Epstein abuse survivor delivers emotional testimony after DOJ fails to redact her from files

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein 's abuse returned to West Palm Beach, Florida, to demand accountability and testified before an unofficial House Oversight Committee hearing.

Five women recounted their abuse and criticized years of systemic failures by state and federal officials to investigate their claims or the alleged network of powerful figures connected to Epstein.

Testimonies highlighted the controversial 2008 “sweetheart” deal, brokered by then-U.S.…