Svetlana Pozhidaeva

Svetlana Pozhidaeva is a former Russian model who worked as a “staffer” for Jeffrey Epstein. She is newsworthy because she is speaking out about her experiences as a victim of Epstein and his network. Recently, she participated in a French news investigation detailing how Epstein, with the help of doctors, controlled the lives of young women. She also stated that Leon Botstein, the president of Bard College, helped legitimize Epstein, believing his association contributed to rehabilitating Epstein's reputation. This is significant as Bard College is currently reviewing Botstein's relationship with Epstein, and Pozhidaeva's testimony adds to the scrutiny surrounding those who enabled Epstein's abuse.