Epstein survivors speak out after Attorney General Pam Bondi hearing

This video features an interview with six survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse and two family members, who express their frustration and disappointment following Attorney General Pam Bondi's hearing on Capitol Hill (0:01). The survivors discuss their dissatisfaction with Bondi's handling of the Epstein files and her refusal to apologize for the Justice Department's actions. Key points from their conversation include: Lack of Accountability and Empathy (0:51): The survivors felt there was no integrity or humanity in the room, particularly noting Bondi's refusal to turn and face them during the hearing, which they describe as a continuation of their victimization. Failed Apology (4:26): While Bondi stated she was "deeply sorry for what any victim... has been through," the survivors emphasize that she did not apologize for the Department of Justice's (DOJ) role in the cover-up of Epstein's crimes or the mishandling of their information. Mishandling of Files and Lack of Trust (6:03): Survivors recount instances where their personal information, including addresses and names, was unredacted in released files, leading to a profound loss of faith in the DOJ. They feel manipulated and downplayed by the government. Call for Continued Investigation and Action (10:00): Despite Bondi's mention of "pending investigations," the survivors highlight a lack of concrete information and communication from the DOJ. They demand further investigation into other perpetrators, emphasizing the need to "follow the money" by subpoenaing flight and bank records. Virginia's Law and Future Hopes (30:22): A positive note is the announcement of "Virginia's Law," aimed at reforming the statute of limitations for sexual assault, which was a dream of Virginia Roberts, a prominent survivor. They hope this bipartisan effort will lead to real change and protect future generations. Distrust in the Justice System (32:11): Despite their continued advocacy, none of the survivors present trust the Department of Justice to pursue justice for them, advocating for women to be believed and for the creation of more trauma-informed spaces for survivors to come forward.

The video states that the survivors and family members feel the Justice Department is not taking accountability (0:13). Specifically, Charlene mentions that Pam Bondi, representing the DOJ, is "not taking at all any accountability" and is "not following any kind of transparency" (2:51 - 2:56). Additionally, Jess highlights that it is a "simple act to turn around and say I apologize for the the the terrible job our DOJ did" and that there wasn't "an adult in the room that could apologize for the damage done to children and and girls" (3:42 - 4:23). Maria also notes that Bondi apologized for what Jeffrey Epstein did but "couldn't apologize what she did to us what her department did to us" (9:20 - 9:28), suggesting a lack of accountability for their own actions, such as the improper redaction of names in the files (9:32 - 9:43). Theresa also implies a lack of accountability by stating that the DOJ is "yet again another deflection" and that they "knew what was happening ahead of time" regarding Ghislaine Maxwell's transfer, yet they refused to answer who signed off on it (21:10 - 22:24). Several speakers felt that Bondi's explanation about time constraints for redaction errors was a way to "deflect responsibility and almost trying to transfer all that shame and accountability to the American public" (17:48 - 17:57).