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February 18, 2026
Epstein survivor Juliette Bryant says she was trafficked from South Africa and soon realized it was "not a modeling opportunity, I've been kidnapped"
Updated on: February 18, 2026 / 4:56 AM EST / CBS News
TL;DR
- Juliette Bryant, a former model, met Jeffrey Epstein at age 20 in Cape Town, South Africa.
- Epstein promised Bryant a modeling career, particularly with Victoria's Secret, and arranged her quick travel to the U.S.
- Upon arrival in the U.S., Bryant was taken to Epstein's private island, where she claims she was sexually assaulted and trafficked.
- Bryant's experience occurred during a period when Epstein lent his private plane to Bill Clinton for trips, including one to South Africa.
- Bryant received compensation from the Epstein Victims' Compensation Program and a settlement with JP Morgan Chase.
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