Epstein Survivor Recounts Assault on 'Lolita Express' Jet

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A survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse has recounted in an emotional interview how she thought she was going to die when Epstein assaulted her on his private jet, the 'Lolita Express', while women who had recruited her laughed. Juliette Bryant, who was 20 years old at the time, said Epstein began 'forcibly touching' her within seconds of the plane taking off, and she realized she was in 'great danger' on the flight.

Why it matters

Juliette Bryant's account provides further disturbing details about the abuse and trafficking that took place on Epstein's private jet, which has been dubbed the 'Lolita Express' due to its role in facilitating Epstein's criminal activities. Her story highlights the trauma and fear experienced by Epstein's victims, as well as the complicity of those who enabled his predatory behavior.

The details

According to Bryant, she was recruited by Epstein in Cape Town, South Africa in 2002 and flown to New York within three weeks, with the promise of launching her modeling career. However, she was then taken to Epstein's private island in the Caribbean, where she was repeatedly raped over the next two years. Bryant said she refused Epstein's offers to recruit other girls for him, but remained in contact with him until 2017, feeling 'handcuffed invisibly' to him.

• In September 2002, Juliette Bryant was recruited by Epstein in Cape Town, South Africa.
• Within three weeks, Bryant was flown from South Africa to New York.
• Bryant was then taken to Epstein's private island in the Caribbean, where she was repeatedly raped over the next two years.

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