Documents Link Epstein to Model Agencies and Abuse Claims

Documents reviewed by BBC Eye and statements from women who say they were abused by Jeffrey Epstein have brought renewed attention to the role of model agencies and representatives in connecting him with young women. The investigation examined records from the US Department of Justice and testimonies from victims.

Roza, a woman from Uzbekistan, said she was 18 years old when MC2 Model Management sent her to Epstein's home in Florida for a photo shoot in 2009. She stated that she was then forced to work alongside Epstein and was subjected to abuse. Roza said her agency knew where she was and therefore knew exactly where Jeff Fuller was taking her.

“My agency's job was to protect me and they did not do that. In fact, they put me in danger. That is why they should be held accountable.”

Jeff Fuller, who headed MC2's US branch at the time, now runs another US modeling agency called The Source Models. He previously claimed he did not know Roza would be going to Epstein's house. Fuller has not yet responded to the BBC's allegations.

The investigation found that Epstein made a payment of one million dollars to MC2 Model Management in 2005. US Department of Justice records reflect this payment, which is described as one of the financial links between Epstein and the modeling agency.

Records also indicate Epstein had contact with at least 10 models within MC2. The documents and victim statements were evaluated using financial and communication records made public.

Roza told BBC World Service that her agency's job was to protect her and that they failed to do so, adding that they put her in danger and should be held accountable. Epstein died in prison in 2019 while serving a sentence for sexual crimes against minors.