Sarah Kellen testified to House Oversight Committee about her experiences with Jeffrey Epstein
Sarah Kellen, Jeffrey Epstein's former personal assistant, gave closed-door testimony to the House Oversight Committee on Thursday as part of its investigation into the federal government's handling of Epstein-related cases. During her testimony, Kellen accused three men—Frederic Fekkai, Philip Levine, and Patrick Demarchelier—of sexual abuse. Kellen also described herself as a victim of Epstein's abuse over more than a decade, stating she was groomed and psychologically manipulated by him.
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Divergence score
This event sits in the top 21% of divergence this week. 4 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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The spectrum · how 4 outlets placed this story
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CNN centers accusations against three named men and their denials, while PBS emphasizes Kellen's own victimhood and survivor narrative, framing her testimony within the broader question of whether she was accomplice or victim.
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“Former Epstein assistant Sarah Kellen testified before the House committee. Here's what we know”
“Here is who Epstein's longtime assistant accused of sexual abuse”
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