Wild 2019 Statement: NPA Challenge

VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT — COURTNEY WILD Filed in: Doe v. United States (formerly Wild v. United States) Court: U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Courtney Wild, identified as one of the original victims in the Palm Beach investigation, filed a victim impact statement as part of ongoing litigation challenging the 2007 non-prosecution agreement (NPA). Wild was one of the lead plaintiffs in the federal court action arguing that the NPA violated the Crime Victims' Rights Act. WILD'S TESTIMONY: - She was first recruited at age 14 from a shopping mall in Royal Palm Beach, Florida - She was taken to Epstein's Palm Beach mansion under the pretense of giving a massage - She was sexually abused by Epstein on multiple occasions - She was paid $200-$300 per visit - She was encouraged to recruit other underage girls, which she did - The abuse occurred over a period of approximately two years IMPACT STATEMENT EXCERPTS: Wild described the lasting psychological damage of the abuse, including: - Post-traumatic stress disorder - Difficulty maintaining relationships and employment - Substance abuse - Feelings of guilt related to having recruited other girls - The re-traumatization caused by the lenient plea deal LEGAL SIGNIFICANCE: Wild v. United States was the case in which Judge Kenneth Marra ruled in February 2019 that federal prosecutors had violated the Crime Victims' Rights Act by failing to notify victims before entering into the NPA with Epstein. The ruling was a landmark in victims' rights law and contributed to the renewed federal prosecution that led to Epstein's 2019 arrest. Source: Court Records, SDFL Available at: https://www.courtlistener.com/