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News18
22-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
What Was Maria Farmer's ‘Troubling Encounter' With Trump? How Is She Linked To Epstein Case?
Last Updated: Maria Farmer is now alleging a 'troubling encounter' with Donald Trump in the 1990s and linking him to Jeffrey Epstein The Jeffrey Epstein case has been grabbing the headlines for a while now. While the resurgence of interest in Epstein and unanswered questions about his crimes, has led to a boost in book sales, Netflix streams and YouTube searches, President Donald Trump has filed a libel lawsuit against the publisher of the Wall Street Journal and reporters who wrote a story about a collection of letters gifted to Epstein for his 50th birthday in 2003, including a note bearing Trump's name. Maria Farmer, one of the first to file a criminal complaint against Epstein, is now alleging a 'troubling encounter" with Trump in the 1990s and linking him to Epstein. Who is Jeffrey Epstein? Jeffrey Epstein was an American financier and convicted sex offender who became notorious for running a large-scale sex trafficking operation involving underage girls and connections to influential elites. Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1953, he initially worked as a teacher and later moved into finance, claiming to manage the wealth of billionaires through a secretive investment firm. In 2005, Epstein was first investigated by Florida police after a 14-year-old girl accused him of sexual abuse. The investigation uncovered more than 30 underage victims, but in 2008, Epstein struck a controversial plea deal that allowed him to plead guilty to lesser state charges, serving just 13 months in jail with generous work-release privileges. In July 2019, Epstein was arrested again—this time by federal authorities in New York—on charges of sex trafficking and conspiracy to traffic minors, with prosecutors accusing him of sexually abusing dozens of girls between 2002 and 2005 at his residences in Manhattan and Florida. While awaiting trial in the Metropolitan Correctional Center, Epstein died on August 10, 2019, in what was officially ruled a suicide. At the time of his death, Epstein had been denied bail and faced potentially decades in prison. His associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, was later arrested and convicted for her role in helping Epstein recruit and abuse underage victims. Who is Maria Farmer? Maria Farmer is an American figurative visual artist and one of the earliest known accusers of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. She filed a criminal complaint about Epstein's conduct in 1996. She grew up in Kentucky; studied art at Santa Clara University (B.A., 1992), then earned her MFA from the New York Academy of Art in 1995. She completed a postgraduate workshop at the Santa Fe Art Institute under painter Eric Fischl in 1995. Maria Farmer's allegations against Jeffrey Epstein Farmer was introduced to Epstein and Maxwell at her MFA show in 1995. She was subsequently hired by Epstein as an art consultant and desk receptionist at his New York townhouse. In 1996, while isolated at Epstein associate Leslie Wexner's Ohio estate, Farmer alleged she was sexually assaulted by Epstein and Maxwell. She escaped and reported the incident to the NYPD and FBI. Despite detailing threats from Maxwell and lack of follow-up by authorities, her case faded from public view until journalist Vicky Ward's 2002 Vanity Fair exposé omitted her story — reportedly under pressure. The trauma impacted her art: she paused painting for over 20 years. What did Maria Farmer say about Donald Trump? In July 2025, Farmer alleged she reported concerns about Donald Trump—who allegedly made her uncomfortable at Epstein's NYC offices—to the FBI in 1996 and again in 2006. Farmer alleged she told the authorities to look at the relationship between Epstein and high-profile celebrities like Trump and politicians like Bill Clinton. She said she mentioned Trump specifically because the two men 's eemed so close". Farmer has alleged she had a 'troubling encounter' with Trump in the 1990s. At the time, she was a teenager and Trump was a real-estate developer. Farmer, who was wearing running shorts, alleged Trump, who was in a business suit, 'stared at her bare legs". She said she remembered feeling scared. Then, Epstein came into the room. He told Trump, 'No, no. She's not here for you." The men then left the room, she said. The White House has denied the incident ever occurred. 'The president was never in [Epstein's] office. The fact is that the president kicked him out of his club for being a creep," White House communications director Steven Cheung said. The Epstein controversy impact top videos View all The Epstein controversy has created a major fissure between Trump and his loyal base, with some of his most vocal supporters slamming the White House for the way it has handled the case, and questioning why Trump would not want the documents made public. With Agency Inputs About the Author Manjiri Joshi At the news desk for 17 years, the story of her life has revolved around finding pun, facts while reporting, on radio, heading a daily newspaper desk, teaching mass media students to now editing special copies ...Read More Get Latest Updates on Movies, Breaking News On India, World, Live Cricket Scores, And Stock Market Updates. 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Time of India
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Maria Farmer, Jeffrey Esptein accuser, details chilling encounter with Trump: Who is she?
Maria Farmer twice reported Donald Trump's connection with sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein to the FBI. Farmer shed light on how the president may be mentioned in the Epstein files held by the Justice Department. Focus has once again shifted to former associates of late disgraced financer and notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which includes sexual harassment allegations made in 1996 by artist Maria Farmer. She recalled President Donald Trump's visit to the sex financier and convicted pedophile's New York office. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category PGDM Public Policy Data Science Project Management Degree Data Science Data Analytics Cybersecurity Management CXO Digital Marketing Leadership healthcare Technology Others Artificial Intelligence Operations Management Design Thinking Finance MBA Product Management Healthcare MCA others Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis & Decision Making Quantitative & Analytical Skills Organizational Management & Leadership Innovation & Entrepreneurship Duration: 24 Months IMI Delhi Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Online) Starts on Sep 1, 2024 Get Details In an interview with The New York Times, she alleged that she had a disturbing encounter with the president in 1995. This comes as the Trump administration is facing scrutiny over the infamous Epstein files after the Pam Bondi-led DOJ declared that there was no more evidence to be released. ALSO READ: Coldplay concert row: Astronomer's new CEO to get whopping salary after Andy Byron's resignation? Here's the truth Who is Maria Farmer? -Maria Farmer, one of Jeffrey Epstein's first accusers has now linked Trump to the notorious sex offender. According to NYT, her original account involves a troubling encounter involving her younger sister at Epstein's New Mexico ranch. Live Events -Though Maria Farmer never accused Trump of criminal behavior, she recalled an incident in 1995 at Epstein's Manhattan office where Trump allegedly stared at her legs until Epstein intervened, reportedly saying, 'No, no. She's not here for you.' -An artist in her 50s, Maria Farmer and her younger sister Annie both testified at Ghislaine Maxwell 's sex trafficking trial. She claimed she urged the police in 1996 and later the Federal Bureau of Investigation to look into Epstein's social circle. -Maria Farmer was an aspiring American visual artist in the mid-1990s when she met Epstein, who hired her to acquire artwork. She met Esptein when she was a student at the New York Academy of Art. ALSO READ: Tyler, the Creator releases 'Don't Tap the Glass' album: Check full tracklist and where can you stream it -Farmer has claimed she was introduced to Epstein by Elaine Guggenheim- a claim the New York Academy of Art has denied. She accused Jeffrey Epstein and Maxwell of assaulting her at the Ohio estate of Les Wexner, according to First Post. -Farmer said she took her concern about Epstein and his associates to the authorities. She said she first approached the New York Police Department's Sixth District in 1996. Nearly a decade later, in 2006, she was interviewed by the FBI. -Farmer worked for Epstein in 1995 and 1996. Farmer said she later found out that Maxwell assaulted her sister Annie at Epstein's New Mexico ranch. Maria Farmer, who fled New York in the aftermath of the allegations, accused Maxwell of threatening her and trying to destroy her reputation. ALSO READ: Dylan Dreyer-Brian Fichera divorce: Did 'Today' show host drop red flags before separation? -For the past two decades, Maria Farmer has said she has maintained a low-key profile. She has been earning money selling antiques and restoring old houses. -She was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2019. In 2020, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. -The White House has denied the incident ever occurred. 'The president was never in [Epstein's] office. The fact is that the president kicked him out of his club for being a creep," White House communications director Steven Cheung said.
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First Post
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Who is Maria Farmer, the Epstein accuser linking Trump to sex offender?
Maria Farmer, who is in her 50s, is believed to be the first Jeffrey Epstein victim who went to the authorities. She has claimed she had a 'troubling encounter' with Donald Trump in the 1990s at Epstein's Manhattan offices. But who is Farmer? What did she tell authorities about Trump? read more Maria Farmer is believed to be the first Jeffrey Epstein victim who went to the authorities. Image courtesy: One of Jeffrey Epstein's first accusers is now linking US President Donald Trump to the late, disgraced financier. Maria Farmer, an artist in her 50s, has claimed she had a 'troubling encounter' with Trump back in the 1990s. Farmer and her younger sister Annie both testified at Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking trial. She claimed she urged the police in 1996 and later the Federal Bureau of Investigation to look into Epstein's social circle. The development comes amid Trump suing the Wall Street Journal for $10 billion over a bombshell story over his ties to Epstein. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD But who is Farmer? What do we know about her? And what has she said? Let's take a closer look Who is Farmer? Farmer is an American visual artist. She has said that she met Epstein when she was a student at the New York Academy of Art. Farmer has claimed she was introduced to Epstein by Elaine Guggenheim, who was the dean of the academy at that time – a claim the New York Academy of Art has denied. Guggenheim has said she is 'distantly related' to the family behind the Guggenheim Museum. Farmer worked for Epstein in 1995 and 1996. She said he initially wanted her to buy art on his behalf. Farmer accused Epstein and Maxwell of assaulting her at the Ohio estate of Les Wexner. Wexner, an associate of Epstein, is the ex-chairman of Limited Brands. Farmer said she later found out that Maxwell assaulted her sister Annie at Epstein's New Mexico ranch. Farmer, who fled New York in the aftermath of the allegations, accused Maxwell of intimidating her and trying to destroy her reputation. Jeffrey Epstein died in 2019 in a US prison. Many in the Maga movement have for years alleged that he was murdered by the 'deep state'. Reuters/File Photo 'I was terrified of Maxwell and Epstein and I moved a number of times to try to hide from them,' Farmer stated in an affidavit filed last year. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Farmer has said she kept a low-profile over the past two decades. She has been earning money selling antiques and restoring old houses. She was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2019. In 2020, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. What has she said? Farmer said she took her concern about Epstein and his associates to the authorities. She said she first approached the New York Police Department's Sixth District in 1996. Nearly a decade later, in 2006, she was interviewed by the FBI. Farmer claimed she told the authorities to look at the relationship between Epstein and high-profile celebrities like Trump and politicians like Bill Clinton. She said she mentioned Trump specifically because the two men 'seemed so close'. Farmer has claimed she has a 'troubling encounter' with Trump in the 1990s. At the time, she was a teenager and Trump was a real-estate developer. Farmer, who was working for Epstein in 1995, arrived at his offices in Manhattan after getting an unexpected call from him. Farmer, who was wearing running shorts, claimed Trump, who was in a business suit, 'stared at her bare legs'. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD She said she remembered feeling scared. Then, Epstein came into the room. He told Trump 'no, no. She's not here for you.' The men then left the room, she said. Donald Trump had once called Jeffrey Epstein a friend. File Photo/Reuters Farmer claimed she heard Trump say that she looked 16-years-old. The White House has denied the incident ever occurred. 'The president was never in [Epstein's] office. The fact is that the president kicked him out of his club for being a creep," White House communications director Steven Cheung said. The Epstein controversy has created a major fissure between Trump and his loyal base, with some of his most vocal supporters slamming the White House for the way it has handled the case, and questioning why Trump would not want the documents made public. Trump had promised to sue the Wall Street Journal almost immediately after the paper put a new spotlight on his well-documented relationship with Epstein by publishing an article that described a sexually suggestive letter that the newspaper says bore Trump's name and was included in a 2003 album compiled for Epstein's 50th birthday. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Trump denied writing the letter, calling the story 'false, malicious, and defamatory.' The suit, filed in filed in federal court in Miami, accuses the paper and its reporters of having 'knowingly and recklessly' published 'numerous false, defamatory, and disparaging statements,' which, it alleges, caused 'overwhelming financial and reputational harm' to the president. With inputs from agencies
