In a rare NBC exclusive, multiple women once ensnared by Jeffrey Epstein recount the precise mechanics of grooming and abuse that unfolded behind the closed doors of his private empire.
In September 2025, NBC News correspondent Hallie Jackson hosted an emotional group interview with several Epstein survivors and family members, marking one of the largest gatherings of accusers to speak collectively. For the first time, a woman shared her story publicly, detailing the abuse she endured at Epstein’s hands. The survivors described a calculated system of manipulation orchestrated by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Grooming often began innocently: promises of modeling opportunities, financial aid, or massages for quick cash targeting vulnerable young women and teens. One survivor recounted being lured as a teenager with $300 for a “massage,” only to face escalating demands. Epstein and Maxwell normalized inappropriate behavior gradually—compliments turning to touches, isolation in luxury homes masking coercion.
Behind closed doors on his private island, New York mansion, or Palm Beach estate, abuse intensified. Victims described forced sexual acts, payments for silence or recruitment of others, and psychological control through gifts and threats. “He was a master manipulator,” one said, honing strategies that left young women powerless against his psychopathic skills.
The interview highlighted lasting trauma and calls for full Epstein file releases, amid ongoing investigations into associates. Survivors emphasized Maxwell’s role in recruitment, reinforcing her 2021 conviction for trafficking. Their unified voices underscore how wealth and connections shielded Epstein’s empire for decades, demanding continued accountability.
This exclusive amplifies survivors’ resilience, exposing the dark tactics that ensnared dozens in one of history’s most notorious scandals.
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