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Molchanova says Epstein ran cult-like operation, forced sex

9/6/2026

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Julia Molchanova told The Wall Street Journal that Jeffrey Epstein ran a cult-like operation in the U.S.
Molchanova alleges Epstein called her an “assistant,” forced sex and demanded gratitude.
Molchanova says Epstein and lawyer Darren Indyke formed JSC Interiors under her name, spending $40,000 on furniture.
Attorneys for Indyke and accountant Richard Khan denied any wrongdoing.

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Julia Molchanova told The Wall Street Journal that Jeffrey Epstein ran a cult-like operation in the U.S.
Molchanova alleges Epstein called her an “assistant,” forced sex and demanded gratitude.
Molchanova says Epstein and lawyer Darren Indyke formed JSC Interiors under her name, spending $40,000 on furniture.
Attorneys for Indyke and accountant Richard Khan denied any wrongdoing.