The Vault: The Epstein Files Jeffrey Epstein Survivor Marina Lacerda Speaks Out For The First Time (2/26/26)
Feb 26, 2026
A survivor breaks her silence about being recruited as a minor and enduring years of abuse. The conversation digs into allegations of a steady stream of victims at a notorious residence. There is a strong call for release of government files and public transparency. The story touches on alleged international recruitment and missed legal opportunities that shaped later prosecutions.
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Recruitment And Abuse Beginning At Age 14
- Marina Lacerda was first recruited at 14 to provide a massage at Epstein's New York home and that interaction led to years of sexual abuse.
- She describes being forced to have sex two to three times a week and receiving payments and promises of opportunity as an immigrant from Brazil.
House As A Revolving Door
- Lacerda says Epstein's New York home was a
Exploitation Through Promised Opportunity
- Epstein and associates exploited immigrant vulnerability by promising visas, jobs, or access to high-profile circles to recruit girls from countries like Brazil and Eastern Europe.
- Lacerda recalled photos of celebrities and phone calls with powerful people used as levers to normalize abuse and offer false hope.