A group of women who survived sexual abuse at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein announced Wednesday that they are working on compiling a confidential list of powerful individuals they allege were involved in Epstein’s criminal network.
The survivors shared their plans after meeting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, signaling a renewed push for accountability.
“Stand with us in declaring that no one — no billionaires, no politicians, not world leaders — is above the law,” one survivor said.
She explained that the list is being compiled exclusively by survivors and for survivors, emphasizing that no outside parties are involved.
“We know the names. Many of us were abused by them,” she said, adding, “History is watching, and so are the women who will come after us.”
The meeting included hours of testimony detailing the survivors’ experiences. Some lawmakers were visibly affected.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-NC), a sexual assault survivor, shared that listening to the testimonies was physically and emotionally overwhelming.
She later wrote on X that the intensity of the session left her struggling to breathe and shaking, a response she said highlighted the immense pain many victims endure when seeking justice.
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-KY) has