1996 FBI Report Reveals Early Allegations Against Jeffrey Epstein

In 1996, artist Maria Farmer reported to the FBI that financier Jeffrey Epstein had stolen nude photographs of her underage sisters and threatened her to keep silent. The recently disclosed FBI report indicates that Farmer, who worked for Epstein, alleged he took these photos and was believed to have sold them. The report also notes that Epstein requested images of young girls at swimming pools and threatened to burn Farmer's house down if she disclosed the photos. Despite this report, Epstein continued his abusive behavior for years. Maria Farmer's attorney, Jennifer Freeman, stated, "Maria Farmer reported Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes in 1996. Had the government done their job, and properly investigated Maria’s report, over 1000 victims could have been spared and 30 years of trauma avoided." The FBI has declined to comment on the matter.