Was there an Indian model among the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring? The latest release of the Epstein files on Friday suggests that at least one Indian woman may have been among the victims
of his sprawling sex trafficking network.Jeffrey Epstein, an American financier, became notorious for running a global sex trafficking operation involving underage girls and influential associates. He died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial, in what authorities ruled a suicide.The Justice Department released over 3 million pages of documents related to Epstein on Friday, January 30. Though heavily redacted, the files provide fresh insights into the abuse ring that catered to the wealthy and powerful.
2020 Email Provides Crucial Clues
In January 2020, American attorney Brittany Henderson wrote an email stating that several of her clients were interested in receiving therapy. Brittany Henderson, a partner at the law firm Edwards Henderson, specialises in representing survivors of sexual abuse and sex trafficking in civil litigation. She has represented hundreds of Epstein’s victims.In her email, Henderson wrote that two clients in Florida and four in New York were "very interested in therapy". The names of these clients were redacted in the files to protect their identities.Henderson also referenced a woman, whose name was redacted, stating that she was "currently living in India", asking if she could receive therapy locally."Finally - (name redacted) is currently living in India. Is there anything that can be done to help her? Would she still be eligible to receive 6 free sessions over there? Are there any resources that can be offered in India?" Henderson asked.Other documents show that the FBI Victim Assistance covered up to six counseling sessions for Epstein's victims. Henderson's inquiry suggests that the woman in India was also among the sex trafficking victims.
2009 Mention Of 'Beautiful Indian Model' In Dubai
The Epstein files contained another reference to an "Indian model" in 2009. A person emailed Epstein about a "beautiful Indian model" in Dubai."Dear Jeffery please look at this link for a beautiful Indian model who lives in Dubai," the sender wrote, including a link to a now-unavailable YouTube video.The US Department of Justice said Epstein had more than 1,000 victims, many of whom were underage when trafficked to influential individuals in his orbit.