For Marina Lacerda, the upcoming publication of U.S. government files on Jeffrey Epstein represents a chance for clarity and justice. She recounts being just 14 when Epstein began abusing her at his mansion, struggling to remember much of her dark past due to the trauma.
Lacerda expressed her hope for the forthcoming files to reveal details about her experience: I feel that the government and the FBI knows more than I do, and that scares me, because it’s my life, it’s my past,” she stated.
Recently, President Trump signed legislation mandating the Justice Department to release documents accumulated over two decades of investigations into Epstein’s abuses.
As the date approaches, Lacerda and other survivors, including Jena-Lisa Jones, who faced similar trauma, are feeling anxious yet hopeful. Jones noted, It was important for me to have my moment, for him to see my face and hear my words, and me have that control and power back.”
Yet, the uncertainty surrounding the content and authenticity of the released files lingers, leaving many survivors grappling with feelings of fear alongside their anticipation.
