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Lawmakers Investigate Modeling Agencies' Ties to Epstein Scandal

3/29/2026

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Sara Ziff, founder of the Model Alliance, calls for lawmakers to investigate modeling agencies' roles in Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking scandal, joined by over 40 survivors.
U.S. Representative Ro Khanna supports the inquiry, emphasizing accountability.
The Model Alliance helped pass the Fashion Workers Act to empower models and prevent abuse.
Investigations reveal ties between Epstein and Faith Kates, a modeling agency founder who introduced models to him.

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Story summary

Sara Ziff, founder of the Model Alliance, calls for lawmakers to investigate modeling agencies' roles in Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking scandal, joined by over 40 survivors.
U.S. Representative Ro Khanna supports the inquiry, emphasizing accountability.
The Model Alliance helped pass the Fashion Workers Act to empower models and prevent abuse.
Investigations reveal ties between Epstein and Faith Kates, a modeling agency founder who introduced models to him.