Epstein survivors say they received death threats in new letter

Zoom in: In the statement, 18 named survivors and 10 Jane Does, said they are preparing to be blamed for abuse they endured and are already facing threats to their physical safety — which they expect will intensify as the deadline to release the files draws closer.

• The survivors stressed that they support full disclosure of the files and urged Congress and the public to fight alongside them.

What they're saying: "We ask every federal and state law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction over these threats to investigate them and protect us," they said.

• They also said they refuse to engage with attacks to minimize or discredit their abuse based on their age or the circumstances that led to their assault allegations.
• The survivors said in their statement that they all "were vulnerable because of life circumstances" and "were targeted."

• "We reject any claim that once a girl turned 18 she was fair game," they added.

Of note: Several roadblocks, including the Epstein Files Transparency Act, could allow the Justice Department to delay the release of or heavily redact the files.

The DOJ did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment.

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