Epstein's influence on one survivor is evident through her school yearbooks, according to the survivor's statement

In a bid to seek answers and push for better protections for victims of similar crimes, Courtney Wild and Jena-Lisa Jones, two survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, are set to meet with lawmakers.

Jena-Lisa Jones, who met Epstein when she was just 14 and he was her first sexual experience, expresses her confusion over why the Epstein matter has become politicised. Courtney Wild, who was introduced to Epstein at the age of 14, shares similar sentiments.

For both women, Epstein's actions changed their lives forever. Courtney Wild felt traumatised and disgusted the first time Epstein abused her. Jena-Lisa Jones experiences a range of emotions, including anger and despair, related to Epstein.

The women's main goal during their meeting with Congress is to push for answers and protection for victims of similar crimes. They also call for accountability, particularly for Alex Acosta, who was involved in Epstein's plea deal.

Epstein groomed and controlled Courtney Wild, and his estate was filled with confusion, guilt, and shame for her. Ashley Rubright, another survivor who met Epstein sometime after she turned 15, shares similar feelings. Following her introduction to Epstein, the comments in Rubright's yearbooks changed from positive to concerned.

Rubright, like Wild and Jones, has never shared her story publicly before. The ongoing questions and speculation surrounding Epstein's case are a form of imprisonment for these women, now adults. They fear that other survivors who have not shared their stories could be outed or that videos of them being abused by Epstein could be made public.

Epstein's victims say they weren't made aware of the plea deal until after it was agreed to, despite notification being a legal requirement. The US Attorney General responsible for approving the non-prosecution agreement that led to lenient sentences for Epstein was William Barr, who served as US Attorney General from 2019 to 2021.

Wild and Jones want all information from Epstein's case to be released, with the victims' names redacted. They believe this is crucial for transparency and for survivors to find closure. Their fight for justice continues.