Model Agency Boss Accused of Placing Survivor in Danger with Epstein

A woman who alleges she was raped by Jeffrey Epstein has spoken out, claiming that the president of her modeling agency put her in danger by sending her to work at the convicted sex offender's Florida residence. As public interest in Epstein associates continues to grow, the survivor, known as Roza, stated that her agency failed its duty to protect her during a period when Epstein was serving a jail sentence but was permitted to work from home.

Roza, who arrived in the US from Uzbekistan in 2009, was 18 when she was sent to the Palm Beach property by the US branch of MC2 Model Management. At the time, Jeff Fuller served as the agency's president. Roza alleges that her agency was fully aware of her location, noting that she possesses an expense statement suggesting Fuller personally booked her return flight after a second photoshoot at the home. While Fuller has previously denied knowing that Roza was being abused or that she was visiting Epstein's house, documents released by the US Department of Justice reveal an email from Fuller to Epstein that highlights close ties between the agency and the financier.

Modeling agencies allegedly facilitated access to young women for convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The Role of Industry Figures

According to the survivor, the photoshoots were unusual, lacking professional stylists or photographers, and the images were never utilized. She believes the events were a ruse orchestrated by Epstein and the agency to facilitate further abuse. Investigations have uncovered that at least 10 models from MC2 were in contact with Epstein following his initial conviction. Furthermore, records show Epstein provided $1 million to the agency in 2005, despite claims from owners that he had no involvement in the company.

Following Epstein’s 2019 arrest, the US branch of MC2 was dissolved, and Fuller established a new agency, The Source Models, which continues to operate today and reportedly absorbed 50 models from the previous firm. Legal experts representing over 100 victims suggest that modeling scouts played a critical role in identifying the types of women Epstein sought. While a Department of Justice statement from last year indicated no evidence was found to warrant further action against uncharged third parties, New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie is now pushing for new legislation to grant police greater authority to investigate those who allegedly enabled Epstein.

Why it matters

The revelations highlight systemic failures within the modeling industry regarding the protection of young talent from predatory individuals. The push for new legislation could fundamentally change how agencies are held accountable for the safety of their models, potentially leading to broader investigations into industry facilitators worldwide.