'We trusted the wrong people': Epstein survivors speak to the BBC

Warning: This story contains graphic sexual descriptions

A group of survivors have said they believe the powerful figures who Jeffrey Epstein associated himself with would most likely have known what was going on.

The women were speaking to BBC Newsnight as part of a special programme, and it is the first time all five women have been together in the same room.

UK users can watch the full interview on Newsnight on BBC Two at 22:30 GMT and later on BBC iPlayer

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