Presenter denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein, urges congressional hearings for survivors

A presenter delivered a prepared statement saying false claims linking her to Jeffrey Epstein must end and calling on Congress to convene public hearings for survivors.

The presenter said, "The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today." She described those spreading the claims as "devoid of ethical standards, humility, and respect" and said their conduct amounted to an attempt to defame her reputation.

The presenter denied any personal relationship with Epstein and with Ghislaine Maxwell, saying, "I've never been friends with Epstein," and that her single email reply to Maxwell "cannot be categorized as anything more than casual correspondence." She added that Epstein did not introduce her to Donald Trump and that she first crossed paths with Epstein in 2000 at an event she and Trump attended.

The statement emphasized that the presenter has not appeared in court documents, victim statements, or FBI interviews related to Epstein. "I'm not a witness or a named witness in connection with any of Epstein's crimes," she said, and asserted she was never involved in or aware of his criminal conduct.

The presenter warned about persistent misinformation on social media, saying, "Numerous fake images and statements about Epstein and me have been circulating on social media for years now. Be cautious about what you believe." She also noted that her attorneys have pursued legal remedies, saying several individuals and companies have publicly apologized and retracted false claims, and cited the Daily Beast, James Carville, and HarperCollins UK as examples.

Turning to a public remedy, the presenter called on Congress to "provide the women who have been victimized by Epstein with a public hearing specifically centered around the survivors," and asked that survivors be given the opportunity to testify under oath and have their testimony entered into the congressional record.

The transcript does not identify the speaker by name or official title; for attribution within this article she is labeled "the presenter." The statement closed with a reiteration that only open, sworn testimony will reveal the truth and a brief thank-you.

The statement contained no formal motions, votes or actions recorded in the transcript. No responses or rebuttals appear in the provided transcript.