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Dua Lipa Slams Media for Misrepresenting Epstein Victims

3/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Dua Lipa criticized the media's portrayal of Epstein's victims on the Service 95 podcast.
She said, "The way that the crimes have been reported... has been doing such a disservice to all the victims."
She emphasized the need to shift the narrative toward the systemic abuse faced by these children.
Dua Lipa has a history of addressing political issues, including the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

History

Historical Context

The #MeToo movement surged in 2018, spotlighting systemic abuse and media complicity in victim narratives. This followed high-profile cases like Larry Nassar's, where over 150 women accused him of sexual assault while he worked with USA Gymnastics. Advocates like Tarana Burke and organizations such as Time's Up continue to push for accountability, emphasizing the need for respectful representation of survivors in media.

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Story summary

Dua Lipa criticized the media's portrayal of Epstein's victims on the Service 95 podcast.
She said, "The way that the crimes have been reported... has been doing such a disservice to all the victims."
She emphasized the need to shift the narrative toward the systemic abuse faced by these children.
Dua Lipa has a history of addressing political issues, including the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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