<2>Doctors were complicit in Epstein’s abuse—survivors must now be our priority
<3>The Ongoing Legacy of Jeffrey Epstein’s Crimes
As we mark International Women’s Day 2026, it is essential to acknowledge the grim reality that it took a dead man’s emails for the world to believe the testimonies of hundreds of women and girls who were victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse. The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is rights, justice, and action for all women and girls, but the contrast between this message and the reality of Epstein’s crimes is stark.
Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy businessman and socialite, was given an 18-month jail term in 2008 after pleading guilty to soliciting and procuring a child for prostitution. However, the true scale of his abuse was massive, and a longstanding sex trafficking ring enabled by powerful associates abused women and children all over the world. Epstein died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal charges of sex trafficking.
The recent release of Epstein’s emails has shed light on the extent of his crimes and the complicity of some doctors in his abuse. It is essential to acknowledge the role that doctors played in enabling Epstein’s abuse and to prioritize the health and well