Sarah Kellen Tells House Panel Epstein Also Enabled Abuse By Three Other Men
Sarah Kellen told the House Oversight Committee on May 21, 2026, that Jeffrey Epstein sexually and psychologically abused her and that she was also abused by three other men.[1]
She said the men included former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine, celebrity hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai and fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier.[1] Kellen made the statements in an opening statement before the House Oversight Committee and described being "trapped inside Jeffrey Epstein's world," saying he had sexually and psychologically abused her for more than a decade.[1]
In 2007, Kellen was named one of four "potential co-conspirators" in Epstein's federal non-prosecution agreement, and none of the four has been charged with Epstein-related crimes.[1] Her lawyers said she has faced harassment and threats since the agreement became public with her name visible.[2]
Authorities, members of Congress and some survivors continue to debate whether women in Kellen's position should be seen as accomplices or as victims coerced into facilitating abuse.[1] Rep. James Comer called Kellen's appearance "the most substantive" testimony yet in the probe.[2]
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- In her opening statement to the House Oversight Committee on Thursday, May 21, 2026, Sarah Kellen said Jeffrey Epstein sexually and psychologically abused her for more than a decade, that she now sees herself as a survivor, and described being "trapped inside Jeffrey Epstein's world."
- The House Oversight Committee sought Kellen’s testimony because she handled scheduling and logistics for girls and young women in Epstein’s circle and is described in legal documents as a key figure in his trafficking network, including arranging travel when some girls were too young to drive.
- Kellen was named one of four "potential co-conspirators" in Epstein's 2007 federal non-prosecution agreement, and none of the four has been charged with Epstein-related crimes.
- Sarah Kellen has denied wrongdoing, and authorities, members of Congress and some survivors continue to debate whether women in her position should be viewed as accomplices or as victims coerced into facilitating abuse.
- Kellen's lawyers told MS NOW she has faced harassment and threats since the non-prosecution agreement became public with her name visible.
- Citing sources in the room, the Miami Herald reported that during the May 21, 2026 deposition Kellen said she was also sexually abused by three other men — former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine, celebrity hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai and fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier.
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- PBS reports that in her opening statement to the House Oversight Committee on Thursday, May 21, 2026, Sarah Kellen said Epstein sexually and psychologically abused her for more than a decade, that she now sees herself as a survivor, and described being 'trapped inside Jeffrey Epstein's world.'
- The article details that Kellen was one of four 'potential co-conspirators' named in Epstein's 2007 federal non-prosecution agreement and that none of the four has been charged with Epstein-related crimes.
- Kellen’s lawyers told MS NOW she has faced harassment and threats since the non-prosecution agreement became public with her name visible.
- Citing sources in the room, the Miami Herald reported that during the May 21, 2026 deposition Kellen said she was also sexually abused by three other men: former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine, celebrity hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai and fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier.
- PBS emphasizes that the House Oversight Committee sought Kellen’s testimony specifically because she handled scheduling and logistics for girls and young women in Epstein’s circle and is described in legal documents as a key figure in his trafficking network, including arranging travel because some girls were too young to drive.
- The article reiterates that Kellen has denied wrongdoing and that authorities, Congress members and some survivors continue to debate whether women like Kellen should be viewed as accomplices or as victims coerced into facilitating abuse.