The Epstein files: where did the media get it wrong? The crimes of the dead convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein and his longtime associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, now behind bars for sex trafficking, still reverberate globally as the political fallout continues. Years after many tried to ignore, minimize, or bury the truth, the case still casts a long shadow; in the United States, the Epstein files story continues to dominate American politics while in Britain, a prince has been stripped of his title. This panel asks whether in the post-#MeToo era women’s and girls’ testimonies carry the weight they should. Did the news media fail to give this story the sustained, rigorous coverage it deserved from the outset? And how can journalists protect survivors when reporting stories entangled with powerful institutions and individuals? The panel will explore what the media has learned — and what it still must learn — about reporting sexual abuse, navigating power, and ensuring that survivors’ safety remains at the centre of the story. The discussion will bring together three women with unique and essential perspectives. Moderated by Annette Young.

"The #EpsteinFi…"
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The Lasting Harm: Witnessing the Trial of Ghislaine Maxwell Witnessing the Trial of Ghislaine Maxwell

* The Lasting Harm, by my friend (and a personal hero, Lucia Osborne-Crowley) is an exception. It places his victims centre stage.

Tickets here: www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/show/guilty-...

(Nerve members have been sent a 20% discount code)

30 April LIVE: THE GUILTY FEMINIST AND THE NERVE PRESENT THE ROAD TO GILEAD THE EPSTEIN FILES: WHAT NEXT? Deborah Frances-White will be joined on stage by the journalist and author Lucia Osborne-Crowley and Nerve co-founder Carole Cadwalladr (all three pictured against a pink and black background) to discuss the fallout from the Epstein files. Co-hosted by Ria Lina. JOIN US!

Join us for our Nerve / @theguiltyfeminist.bsky.social collab on Thursday 30 April at Leicester Square Theatre, 7pm. @dfdubz.bsky.social will be joined by @luciaoc.bsky.social and @carolecadwalla.bsky.social to discuss the fallout from the Epstein files. Why no justice for the survivors? What next?

That’s very kind, thank you so much Jo!

The tragedy and courage of Virginia Giuffre | The Observer The posthumous memoir Nobody’s Girl cuts through the tabloid stories about Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew to reveal the stark reality of a lifetime of...

This article refers to your brilliant book: observer.co.uk/culture/book...

Oh wow thank you!!

It’s all too little, too late, with too many bodies already in the ground.

But this shows, at least, that this story is *not* just going to go away quietly like it has again and again and again for three decades. Not this time. The jig is up.

Here’s a quote from a 2022 Harvard study: “Women in the U.S. who are pregnant or who have recently given birth are more likely to be murdered than to die from obstetric causes—and these homicides are linked to a deadly mix of intimate partner violence and firearms.”

As Trump spouts lies about paracetamol/tylenol, autism and pregnancy, here is a gentle reminder that the leading cause of harm during pregnancy is literally… men. Violent men. Specifically, violent men with guns.

Here’s a quote from a 2022 Harvard study: “Women in the U.S. who are pregnant or who have recently given birth are more likely to be murdered than to die from obstetric causes—and these homicides are linked to a deadly mix of intimate partner violence and firearms.”

The new Pope was accused of covering up child abuse. Why is no-one talking about it? Newly elected Pope Leo XIV faces serious allegations of covering up child abuse, yet media coverage remains disturbingly silent.

He's called a "moderate" and "good humoured".
But why is no one talking about the new Pope being allegedly implicated in the Catholic Church's cover up of sexual abuse of children?
Excellent piece from @luciaoc.bsky.social on @womensagenda.bsky.social today
womensagenda.com.au/latest/the-n...

Still on a high after meeting @drdemography.com and @luciaoc.bsky.social yesterday.

I’m still chuffed they knew who I was.

Join us for a special event tomorrow evening with Australian-trained lawyer and journalist @luciaoc.bsky.social, who was 1 of only 4 court reporters admitted daily into the blockbuster criminal trial of Ghislaine Maxwell. Hosted by Rosemarie Milsom

🎟️ www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1331626/

Lucia Osborne-Crowley: The Trial of Ghislaine Maxwell Australian-trained lawyer and journalist Lucia Osborne-Crowley was one of only four court reporters admitted daily into the blockbuster criminal...

Can’t wait for #NWF2025?

Join us on February 28 for a special pre-festival event with @luciaoc.bsky.social, who will speak with festival director Rosemarie Milsom about her powerful book, The Lasting Harm: Witnessing the Trial of Ghislaine Maxwell

🎟️ www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1331626/

Starting a new book by @luciaoc.bsky.social and I’m already gripped by the engaging writing.