The Justice Department’s partial release of its files related to Jeffrey Epstein on Friday marked a moment of triumph for Epstein survivor Maria Farmer and her sister Annie, who have said for years that Maria had filed one of the first complaints against Epstein in the 1990s. An FBI document released Friday included a 1996 description of a criminal complaint against Epstein related to child pornography. “Epstein stole the photos and negatives and is believed to have sold the pictures to potential buyers,” the document reads. She said Friday evening that she is looking for more information from the files, including what the authorities did in response to Farmer’s complaint, when and why. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementIn a statement provided by the law firm representing Maria Farmer, the Epstein accuser said the FBI had “failed” her and other victims over the years.

Source: CNN December 20, 2025 14:21 UTC