A survivor of Jeffrey Epstein identified as Roza gave testimony Tuesday during a House Oversight Committee field hearing in West Palm Beach, Florida [1].
The testimony highlights the ongoing struggle for justice for victims of sexual abuse and underscores demands for transparency regarding the failure of legal systems to protect minors from powerful predators.
The hearing took place on May 12, 2026 [1], at West Palm Beach City Hall [2]. The location is situated near Mar-a-Lago, where Epstein once maintained a presence. Roza spoke about the crimes committed by Epstein and the lasting impact of the abuse on survivors.
During the proceedings, survivors called for greater accountability for those who may have enabled Epstein’s network. The testimony focused on the need to expose systemic failures that allowed the sex-trafficking operation to persist for years.
One unnamed survivor questioned the future of such crimes, asking, "Who will be the next Jeffrey?" [3]
The field hearing was organized by members of the House Oversight Committee to bring the voices of survivors directly to the public and lawmakers. Roza and other witnesses described the emotional toll of the abuse, and the frustration of navigating a justice system they believe failed to protect them.
Lawmakers used the session to examine how Epstein was able to operate and whether other high-profile individuals remained protected while survivors suffered. The event served as a platform for survivors to demand that the full scope of the abuse be acknowledged by the U.S. government.
“"Who will be the next Jeffrey?"”
The decision to hold a field hearing in West Palm Beach, specifically near Mar-a-Lago, places the survivors' testimony in a geographic context tied to Epstein's social and professional circles. By focusing on systemic failures and the potential for future predators, the survivors are shifting the narrative from the crimes of a single individual to a broader critique of how the U.S. legal and political systems protect powerful offenders.
