One of Jeffrey Epstein’s earliest accusers filed a lawsuit against the federal government Thursday, accusing the FBI of refusing to act on her claims since she first reported sexual abuse nearly 30 years ago, as the Trump administration’s FBI faces greater scrutiny…
Jeffrey Epstein accuser sues federal government for failing to protect her and other victims
Jeffrey Epstein accuser Maria Farmer filed a lawsuit against the federal government Thursday, alleging that it failed to protect her and other victims of the convicted sex offender and Ghislaine Maxwell. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the District…
Epstein accuser sues federal government saying FBI did ‘absolutely nothing’ after she reported her abuse
An early accuser of Jeffrey Epstein filed a lawsuit against the federal government this week, alleging that the FBI did “absolutely nothing” to protect her and other victims after she reported the abuse – ultimately allowing the convicted sex offender and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell to continue…
Defining a person in a ‘position of trust’ regarding unlawful sexual behavior
There is no substitute for trust. Stephen Covey wrote: “Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships.” It is the intersection of power and vulnerability. When…
Should Child Protective Services be the sole decider of child abuse?
A child is brought to the emergency room with an injury. Was it caused by abuse? When investigated by the police, hospital staff, and child protective services (CPS), each entity may view the same events differently, but the sole and…
Sexually Abused as a Child, Now Suing From Prison
Filing a lawsuit for childhood sexual abuse is a burdensome process under even the best of circumstances. For incarcerated survivors, the barriers are even more substantial – combining legal, social, and systemic challenges that make pursuing justice especially difficult.