Epstein survivor describes victims' "bittersweet" feelings about release of files
Annie Farmer says she was just 16 years old when Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell targeted her.
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Annie Farmer says she was just 16 years old when Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell targeted her.
After decades of fighting for justice, Farmer told CBS News New York's Jessica Moore about the moment of hope she felt when President Trump signed the bill to release the Epstein files.
President Trump says he signed the bill to release the files, giving the DOJ 30 days. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
It's been a whirlwind week ahead of the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Wednesday, President Trump announced he signed the same legislation he once denounced, but as CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports, many Epstein survivors remain skeptical of what may be made public.
President Trump's signature on a bill passed by the House and Senate requires DOJ to release documents tied to investigations of Jeffrey Epstein. Here's what could be published.
President Trump said Wednesday he has signed a bill that requires the Justice Department to release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days.
The House sent to the Senate a bill that would force the release of the Epstein files, the final procedural move before President Trump's signature.
Congress is sending President Trump a bill that would force the Justice Department to release its case files on Jeffrey Epstein. Annie Farmer says she was just 16 years old when he and co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell targeted her. She sat down with CBS News New York's Jessica Moore, describing the first moment she truly felt hope after decades of fighting for justice.
GOP Rep. Clay Higgins was the only House member to vote against a bill that would require the Justice Department to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Both chambers of Congress approved the Epstein Files Transparency Act following months of Republican opposition. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The measure compelling the Justice Department to release materials related to Jeffrey Epstein won congressional approval. In a sudden reversal, President Trump told lawmakers they should vote for it.
The House and Senate have both passed a bill to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. It now heads to President Trump's desk for his signature.
The House is expected to vote on legislation that would force the Justice Department to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer has the details.
President Trump is now publicly urging Republicans to support the effort. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the details.
Former Harvard President Larry Summers said Monday he's "deeply ashamed" after messages between him and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released last week.
As CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports, Epstein survivors have released an emotional video in a plea to Congress.
In a reversal, President Trump says House Republicans should vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. House GOP leaders intend to hold a vote Tuesday, sources say.
In the face of GOP support for the measure, President Trump appears to be reversing his stance.
As CBS News New York's Willie James Inman reports, it comes despite pushback from President Trump.
President Trump accused Democrats of using what he calls the "Epstein hoax" to defect blame for the government shutdown.
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene told "CBS Mornings" that President Trump's opposition to releasing files from the federal investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is a "huge miscalculation."
Thousands of pages of Epstein documents released by the House Oversight Committee include emails and texts with close contacts that often touched on President Trump.
The three emails appear to be exchanges between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as the author Michael Wolff and Epstein.
House Democrats released a series of Epstein's private messages mentioning the president. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released new Epstein files, and they include emails between Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. Some of those emails mention Donald Trump by name. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
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Federal law entitles students with disabilities to special education services until they turn 21. What happens next is what many caregivers call "the transition cliff."
Much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are under a freeze warning Monday night, and that means crops and plants are in danger of dying.
A stolen Lamborghini worth around $300,000 was recovered in New Jersey after its owner said police tracked an Apple AirTag he hid inside.
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Federal law entitles students with disabilities to special education services until they turn 21. What happens next is what many caregivers call "the transition cliff." CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
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