Jeffrey Epstein assistant fiercely denies she was an accomplice and claims he abused her
Sarah Kellen, a former assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, testified before Congress, denying any involvement in his crimes and claiming she was a victim of his abuse. She described her experience working for Epstein as one of manipulation and control, stating that he groomed and psychologically abused her. Kellen's testimony comes amid ongoing investigations into Epstein's activities and the individuals associated with him.
- ▪Sarah Kellen testified that she was sexually and psychologically abused by Jeffrey Epstein.
- ▪She claimed that Epstein groomed her and manipulated her thoughts.
- ▪Kellen has faced public scrutiny and was named as a possible co-conspirator in Epstein's 2007 plea deal.
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Sarah Kellen arrives to testify at a closed-door interview with the House oversight committee on 21 May 2026 in Washington DC. Photograph: Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenSarah Kellen arrives to testify at a closed-door interview with the House oversight committee on 21 May 2026 in Washington DC. Photograph: Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesJeffrey EpsteinJeffrey Epstein assistant fiercely denies she was an accomplice and claims he abused herSarah Kellen told lawmakers that convicted sex offender ‘sexually and psychologically abused me … and gaslit me’ Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Anna Betts in New YorkThu 21 May 2026 13.33 EDTLast modified on Thu 21 May 2026 13.34 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleOne of Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime assistants has…
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