Washington, Nov 19 (EFE).- Victims of millionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein celebrated the approval of the law requiring the release of investigation documents as a victory for them, signifying that the 'fear' will now change sides. 'It really makes us go from feeling fear to feeling that we are feared. You are our president. He stole so much from me when I was only 14 years old,' said Jena-Lisa Jones, another victim. 'We are here as American survivors of a man who used his wealth and power to harm young girls and women. Together we have power,' said Annie Farmer, who was 16 when Epstein abused her, according to CNN reported on Wednesday. Like the other victims, Farmer stated that she was starting a new chapter after both chambers of Congress approved on Tuesday the law that compels the Department of Justice to disclose all documents, which now must be signed by President Donald Trump, who said he is willing to do so. Her sister, Maria Farmer, one of the first to report what happened, explains that it was 'incredible' to hear from Annie that the law had been passed. Many of them gathered during the day at the doors of the Capitol to share their testimonies and urge lawmakers to move the measure forward to identify the culprits. 'I was a child. The world should see the files to know who Jeffrey Epstein was and how the system favored him and failed us emotionally,' she added. Several of the victims addressed Trump directly, asking him not to make a political issue out of the release of the files and to ratify the law. Trump initially opposed the publication, considering it a 'hoax' by Democrats, but seeing that its approval was inevitable due to the support of lawmakers from his own party, he changed his mind and committed to signing it. However, he has not spoken since both chambers of Congress approved the law on Tuesday. 'I beg you, President Trump, to stop turning this into a political issue. I had hopes in life and in what the future held for me. This is not about you, President Trump. Show class, show true leadership, show that you really care about people, besides yourself,' declared Jones. The head of state maintained a friendship with Epstein from the late 1980s to the early 2000s, and his name has appeared in some of the documents that have come to light. EFE/EPA/LUKE JOHNSON.
