Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse testified under oath in West Palm Beach, Florida, on May 12, 2026, during a hearing of the US House of Representatives Oversight Committee. The meeting, held at the city hall, focused on the controversial 2008 plea deal that allowed Epstein to serve a reduced sentence and the systemic failures that enabled the abuse to continue. The session, led by Democrats, highlighted the lenient nature of the 2008 plea deal and the ongoing issues with the release of documents. Democratic Representative Lois Frankel emphasized the historical significance of the location. Victims shared the lasting impacts of the case's handling and the partial release of Epstein's files. One survivor, identified as "Roza", described the trauma caused by the exposure of her name in public documents. Another victim, Jena-Lisa Jones, described how husbands discovered the abuses of their wives through the media. Attorney Spencer Kuvin criticized the 2008 plea deal. Epstein was later arrested again in 2019 and was found dead in his cell. The hearing aimed to allow victims to be heard publicly and to push for legislative changes to prevent similar deals in the future. Victims also requested testimony from former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi. Survivor Dani Bensky warned of the potential for future abuse.