This is about a system that asks survivors to carry the burden of proof, the burden of patience, the burden of pain while people with wealth and power are given time and protection and silence. While we're here today because of Jeffrey Epstein is not an anomaly, but he's a high-profile example of a system that too often works exactly as designed to shield abusers and silence those that they harm. So to all the survivors, the fierce attorney advocates who are with us here today, I just want to thank you for coming forward. (04:52–05:06)
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Asserts that Epstein's case exemplifies a system designed to protect abusers and silence victims.
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