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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Epstein Case: Former Models Demand Investigation into Ex-Leader of Elite Agency

Fifteen former models have requested a French investigation into Gérald Marie, the ex-head of the Elite modeling agency, connected to Jeffrey Epstein and allegations of sexual violence in the modeling industry.

Mar 19 • 17:28 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

She woke up raped and burned. We collected the bad experiences of models and hostesses

The article recounts the testimonies of Slovak models and hostesses detailing experiences of sexual violence and exploitation in the modeling industry.

Mar 16 • 05:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Epstein victim: The Harrods chief abused me

A woman, referred to as 'Natalie', accuses Mohamed al-Fayed, the owner of Harrods, of sexual assault, facilitated by Jeffrey Epstein.

Mar 15 • 19:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Tragic curse of woman dubbed 'most beautiful girl in the world' as a child

Thylane Blondeau, once known as the 'most beautiful girl in the world,' shares her struggles with the modeling industry and its demanding expectations after achieving fame at a young age.

Mar 15 • 12:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Paulina Porizkova, 60, ditches ‘smoke and mirrors’ in candid lingerie video

Paulina Porizkova shares an unedited Instagram video revealing the realities of aging and the modeling industry.

Mar 13 • 00:18 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Sports

Ishaan's girlfriend comes from a business family, older than the cricketer, shines in modeling

Cricketer Ishaan Kishan's girlfriend, Aditi Hundia, a successful model from Jaipur, is making headlines for her relationship as well as her own achievements in the fashion industry.

Mar 9 • 10:10 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

Interview with an Epstein Victim: I Was 14 and Hoped That Money for Sex Would Improve My Relationship with My Mother

Marina Lacerda, one of the youngest victims of Jeffrey Epstein, shares her traumatic experience of being lured into his world at the age of 14, hoping to improve her family relationship.

Mar 9 • 05:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

25 years ago, Karen Mulder spoke out about abuse in modeling. The show was not broadcast, and she ended up in a psychiatric clinic

Karen Mulder, a prominent Dutch supermodel in the 1990s, opened up about abuse in the modeling industry, leading to significant personal consequences, including a psychiatric hospitalization after her story went unbroadcast.

Mar 4 • 08:19 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

Naďa Marcinková is a key witness in the Epstein investigation. According to the FBI, she was sexually exploited

Naďa Marcinková, a former partner of Jeffrey Epstein, is identified as a key witness in the Epstein investigation, with allegations of her being sexually exploited by him as per FBI reports.

Mar 2 • 15:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Tyra Banks Asked a Reality Show Contestant a Direct Question – Soon the Cameras Captured a Chilling Scene: 'They Knew It Wasn't Right'

Tyra Banks confronted a reality show contestant about the ethics of a situation, revealing dark aspects of the modeling industry in a new documentary on Netflix.

Mar 1 • 20:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian model escaped from Epstein's recruiter because of her mother: 'I was in the middle of a hurricane'

Gláucia Fekete, a Brazilian model, attributes her avoidance of a dangerous situation involving Jeffrey Epstein to her mother's instincts and protective nature.

Feb 26 • 15:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Brazilian model escaped Epstein's recruiter because of her mother: 'I was in the eye of the hurricane'

Gláucia Fekete reflects on how her mother's intuition may have saved her from a harmful modeling opportunity linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 26 • 12:46 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Photographer Agnija Grigule on How She Managed to Escape a Suspicious Modeling Agency During Her Teenage Years

Agnija Grigule shares a personal story of a near-miss with a dubious modeling agency during her teenage years, reflecting on her narrow escape linked to Jeffrey Epstein's notorious practices.

Feb 23 • 09:54 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Who was Epstein's friend Brunel, who visited Latvia in 2011?

Jean-Luc Brunel, a close associate of Jeffrey Epstein, visited Latvia in 2011 for an international modeling competition and later faced allegations related to sex trafficking.

Feb 21 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Marina Pérez: 'It makes no sense to see sixteen-year-old girls parading in dresses that they could never afford'

Marina Pérez critiques the fashion industry's unrealistic standards, particularly the fashion shows that feature young models in extravagant outfits inaccessible to most.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Elizabeth Márquez: why she left modeling, her decision to become a single mother, and the long-distance love that is going 'step by step'

Former top model Elizabeth Márquez discusses her departure from the modeling industry, her journey into single motherhood, and the challenges and joys of maintaining a long-distance relationship.

Feb 19 • 09:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Ministry: The rules for involving children in the demonstration of external appearance need to be changed

The Latvian Ministry of Welfare calls for changes in the regulations regarding the involvement of children in activities related to displaying their external appearance to better protect them from potential sexual exploitation.

Feb 17 • 14:22 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Ebba P Karlsson: I was raped by Epstein's model scout

Ebba P Karlsson has reported a model scout, suspected of recruiting young girls for Jeffrey Epstein, for sexual assault.

Feb 17 • 07:43 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Epstein's 'Scout' Siad Found in Paris; French Lawyer Encourages Victims from Latvia to Come Forward

Daniel Siad, a self-proclaimed scout for models linked to Jeffrey Epstein, has been found in Paris amid allegations of sexual assault and his connections to Latvian victims.

Feb 15 • 18:49 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

"Me, I was 20 years old, but the others were very young": Ebba Karlsson, victim of Daniel Siad, alleged recruiter for Jeffrey Epstein

Ebba Karlsson recounts her traumatic experience as a victim of Daniel Siad, an alleged recruiter for Jeffrey Epstein, and reflects on the broader implications of predation in the modeling industry.

Feb 12 • 11:05 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Epstein Case: The Network of Models Paid Thanks to Agent Brunel in Milan

The article exposes how the network connected to Jeffrey Epstein also reached Milan, involving young women and the model agent Jean-Luc Brunel.

Feb 11 • 15:48 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Epstein's associates sought victims in Latvian modeling agencies

Material related to Jeffrey Epstein reveals that his associates sought contacts and young girls in Latvia's modeling industry, particularly through certain agencies.

Feb 8 • 18:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Ashton Kutcher's modeling career ended with being fired – 'He said I was too fat'

Ashton Kutcher revealed that he was discharged from his modeling job early in his career due to weight criticisms.

Feb 7 • 20:55 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Supermodel Paulina Porizkova reveals dark side of fashion industry that preyed on her at 15

Paulina Porizkova discusses her experiences with sexual harassment in the fashion industry starting from her teenage years.

Feb 7 • 20:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

The modeling boss immediately suggested sex to Susanna Sievinen

Susanna Sievinen, a former model, shares her horrifying experiences in the modeling industry and a past inappropriate proposal she received when she was young during an interview on Sanna Ukkola's show.

Feb 6 • 18:01 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

Those girls who work well will receive a 20 lat prize. What it meant to be a model in Latvia in the 2000s

Ieva, who started her modeling career in the 2000s, reflects on both the success and challenges faced in the Latvian modeling industry, including the pressure to perform well for rewards like a 20 lat prize.

Feb 5 • 22:07 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Real and Unconventional Mature Beauty, the +40 Modeling Agency that Fights Against Ageism

The article discusses a modeling agency founded by photographer Anabel Luna that promotes real and diverse beauty for women over 40, challenging ageism and stereotypes in the fashion industry.

Jan 10 • 04:24 UTC

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