Jim Allyn: Why we are not moving on from Epstein files

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No, we aren't moving on from the Epstein Files. We aren't moving on from trafficking and child rape. And no, @realDonaldTrump, we aren't buying the idea that the files never existed, or were faked by Obama, or whatever new story you come up with.

We see you.

We remember "Katie Johnson", who sued you for forcible rape, alleging that when she was 13 years old you and Jeffery Epstein violently assaulted her at four events in Epstein's home in 1994.

Some of us never forget her. And we'll make sure she is remembered.

We remember Stacey Williams, who alleged you assaulted her in 1993, while Epstein watched.

We remember that in 2017, Epstein himself told journalist Michael Wolffe, that he'd been your closest friend for ten years.

We remember that you told a journalist "I've known Jeff for fifteen years. Terrific guy. He's a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side."

Those of us who work in spaces where we see narcissism and abuse and manipulation daily, have always seen you for who you are.

Others are figuring it out.

We remember E. Jean Caroll. The trial court found in her favor. The appellate court did too. We know.

We remember Jill Harth.

We remember your wife Ivana's allegationsof violence and rape, made under oath, and we understand why she'd stop saying it. We deal with men like you every day.

We remember the numerous contestants on your pageants who alleged assault, voyeurism, and harassment. We remember that in 2005 you bragged to Howard Stern that you could walk into the dressing room to see them changing, without permission, because you "owned the franchise."

We know you said men weren't supposed to be back in those rooms, but you'd go in anyway, while they were naked. "You know, they're standing there with no clothes. And you see these incredible-looking women. And so I sort of get away with things like that."

We remember that you did this at a teen pageant, with girls as young as 15.

We remember Summer Zervos. We remember she sued you, and ended the suit when she "secured her righ to speak freely" about what you'd done.

We remember Alva Johnson. We remember she withdrew her lawsuit citing continual threats to her safety.

We remember Cathy Heller. We remember her husband and children confirming her account of your behavior when you were introduced and she tried to reject your advances.

We remember that you publicly bragged about grabbing women and kissing them, just like she says you did.

We remember Lisa Boyne.

We remember Kristin Anderson.

We remember Jessica Leeds.

We remember Temple Taggart.

We remember Amy Dorris. We know multiple people confirmed that she immediately disclosed your assault after you forcibly violated her.

We remember Karena Virginia, who alleged you assaulted her while saying "don't you know who I am??"

We know you bragged that you can do whatever you want when you're rich.

We remember Karen Johnson.

We remember Mindy McGillivray, and that her account of being forcibly groped was confirmed by a colleague she disclosed to minutes after it happened.

We remember Rachel Crooks.

We remember Natasha Stoynhoff. We remember that six people remembered Natasha disclosing the assault very shortly after it happened.

We remember Ninni Laaksonen.

We remember Cassandra Searles.

We remember that two men, an actor and a photographer, both reported that you were at sex parties with underage girls and engaging in sex acts with girls who were young teens.

We remember that in 2008, you told Chris Matthew's that your history with women would be an issue if you ever ran for office. "Can you imagine how controversial I'd be?...You think about (Bill Clinton) with the women. How about me with the women? Can you imagine?"

Yes, Donald, we can imagine. Because we deal with men like you, every day.

So no, @realDonaldTrump, we aren't moving on.

We. See. You.