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Epstein's former assistant may reveal secrets

From Morgunblaรฐiรฐ · () Icelandic

Translated from Icelandic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Sarah Kellen, a former assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, is reportedly considering sharing her story publicly through a book, documentary, or TV interview.
  • Kellen worked for Epstein for about 15 years and also closely with Ghislaine Maxwell, facing accusations of complicity in Epstein's crimes but never being charged.
  • She fears losing a "safety net" by speaking out but is determined not to take her secrets to the grave, with her story expected to emerge eventually.

Sarah Kellen, who served as a former assistant to the late Jeffrey Epstein, is reportedly contemplating revealing her experiences publicly, potentially through a book, documentary, or television interview. Sources close to the situation suggest Kellen has "a lot to say" and that her account could attract global attention.

Kellen began working for Epstein in 2001 and continued for approximately 15 years. During this time, she also collaborated closely with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's former girlfriend, who was later convicted of sex trafficking. Kellen herself has been described as both an alleged accomplice and a victim of Epstein. She was investigated for complicity in his crimes in 2007 but has never been formally charged.

Despite her willingness to share her story, Kellen reportedly fears that disclosing all that she knows might jeopardize a certain "safety net." This apprehension has contributed to her hesitation in coming forward. However, sources indicate she is resolute in her decision not to take her secrets with her to the grave.

Kellen recently testified before a U.S. House committee, stating she felt trapped in Epstein's world and that he had sexually and mentally abused her, controlling her and making her dependent on him. According to Page Six, Kellen has long been interested in telling her story but was hesitant while Epstein was alive and is also said to still fear Maxwell. The narrative is expected to surface eventually, whether through legal proceedings or media disclosures.

baraรฐist รญ heimi Epsteins. Hรบn sagรฐi hann hafa brotiรฐ รก sรฉr kynferรฐislega og andlega, stjรณrnaรฐ sรฉr og gert hana hรกรฐa sรฉr.

โ€” Sarah KellenKellen told a U.S. House committee that she felt trapped in Epstein's world and that he had sexually and mentally abused her, controlling her and making her dependent on him.
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Originally published by Morgunblaรฐiรฐ in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.