An abuse survivor says an associate of Jeffrey Epstein who still operates a modelling agency put her in danger, according to a report by Bbc.
New Agency Replaces MC2
Department of Justice files contain an email from Fuller to Epstein that reveals close connections between the financier and the agency, according to Bbc.
One month following Epstein’s second arrest in 2019, the US branch of MC2 was dissolved, and Fuller launched a new firm named The Source Models, which continues to operate Bbc reports.
Bbc found that 50 models transferred from MC2 to this new agency, though The Source Models did not reply when asked for comment.
Scouts and Assistants Helped Epstein Find Women
Modelling scouts helped Epstein by finding women who matched his preferences Bbc reports.
Sigrid McCawley, the lead lawyer representing more than 100 victims, stated that Epstein wanted three different girls a day.
Former agent Ramsey Elkholy tried to connect 34 women to Epstein, including an 18-year-old still in school, according to Bbc.
DOJ documents show Elkholy suggested that one of Epstein’s female assistants befriend an 19-year-old woman.
That woman was then introduced to Epstein, who sexually abused her at his New York townhouse during their first meeting.
Elkholy also told Bbc that women were often groomed by other women in Epstein’s inner circle.
He added that he was never part of that circle and only intended to help models find professional opportunities.
Simona Shares Her Ordeal
Simona, a model from eastern Europe, told Bbc that Epstein had raped her more than 200 times.
“They hung up the phone on her, and there was no follow-up of any kind,” Annie Farmer said.
When she first met him at age 20 while signed with a New York agency, he offered to introduce her to Faith Kates, who was then heading Next Management Bbc reports.
Kates stepped down from her senior executive role at Next Management in December, though she remains legally listed as a company director Bbc states.
Why did The Source Models not reply when asked for comment?
