Reported by M.Grey
Anouska De Georgiou is a British former model and actress who has publicly identified herself as a survivor of sexual abuse by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. She has become an outspoken advocate for justice, accountability, and transparency in the wake of Epstein's crimes.
Key Background & Allegations
- Public Identification: Ms. De Georgiou publicly identified herself as an alleged survivor of Epstein's abuse in August 2019.
- Court Testimony: She spoke in a Manhattan court during a hearing held for the alleged victims of Epstein after his death. Her statement was part of a group of survivors pushing for authorities to go after those who allegedly conspired with and enabled Epstein's sex trafficking operation.
- The Allegation: She claims she was a teenager when she was introduced to Jeffrey Epstein. In her court statement, she said: "The abuse, spanning several years, was devaluing beyond measure and affected my ability to form and maintain healthy relationships, both in my work and my personal life."
- Previous Work: Prior to her advocacy, she had a career as an actress and model, with a role in the 2004 film Alfie.
- Connection to Other Survivors: She is known to be a friend of Virginia Giuffre, another prominent survivor who has made allegations against Epstein and others.
Advocacy and Calls for Justice
Since coming forward, Anouska De Georgiou has been a visible figure in the fight for full disclosure and accountability:
- Calling for Transparency: She has repeatedly called for the full release of the so-called "Epstein files" by the government, arguing that transparency is necessary for justice and for survivors to move forward.
- Focus on Enablers: A major component of her advocacy, and that of other survivors, is the push to hold people who allegedly conspired and enabled Epstein's crimes accountable.
- Continuing Trauma: She has spoken candidly in interviews about the continued trauma and "wounds" left by the abuse and has used her experience to speak on the need to confront exploitation.
Her public actions have been aimed not only at seeking justice for herself but also at creating lasting change in how the exploitation and abuse of minors are confronted by legal and political systems.