Los Angeles officials joined advocates for survivors of sexual abuse downtown Friday to express solidarity with those demanding the full, public release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files.
L.A. County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis joined members of the social services organization Peace Over Violence and a coalition of survivor advocates and spoke outside the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration to urge transparency, justice and access to healing, while underscoring the county’s commitment to providing trauma-informed services and legal protections.
“When survivors speak, we must listen,” Solis said. “But listening is not enough. We must act with urgency and integrity. The federal government has a moral responsibility to stand with survivors. Justice cannot come from secrecy or delay. Survivors