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Marina Lacerda was among the alleged victims of convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein who spoke at a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol on Sept. 3, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images News

The #iwasfifteen hashtag and ongoing Epstein coverage show how traffickers exploit the vulnerabilities of teens and tweens

The conversation around #iwasfifteen sheds light on the dynamics of abusive relationships and the experiences of trafficking victims.
Jeffrey Epstein abuse survivor Lisa Phillips speaks during the press conference on the Epstein Files Transparency Act in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 18, 2025. Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images

‘Jeffrey Epstein is not unique’: What his case reveals about the realities of child sex trafficking

Child sex traffickers are typically white, wealthy men who often insulate themselves from detection and charges, according to a sexual exploitation scholar.
MAGA hats are placed on a table at an election night party in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Nov. 5, 2024. Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post via Getty Images

Why MAGA is so concerned with Epstein − and why the files are unlikely to dent loyalty to Trump

President Donald Trump’s base has supported him through countless controversies. But they split from him over the release of the Epstein files. Why does MAGA care so much about this issue?
Child sex trafficking affects more than one million children worldwide, many of whom are left to suffer in silence. Natalia Ovsjannikova/Shutterstock

Jeffrey Epstein’s arrest is the tip of the iceberg: human trafficking is the world’s fastest growing crime

Sex trafficking is the most common form of human trafficking. Globally, an estimated 4.8 million people are forced into sexual exploitation.

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