India, March 27 -- The release of the Epstein Files, once framed as a defining moment of transparency in one of the most disturbing criminal cases in modern American history, is now facing a growing backlash from the very people it was meant to serve: the survivors.

Among them is Jena-Lisa Jones, an alleged survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, who says she voted for President Donald Trump in the 2024 election believing his pledge to expose the full extent of Epstein's network. Today, she says that faith has collapsed into fear.

"We're not going to get justice," she said, echoing a concern shared by many survivors.

The Epstein Files, released in phases beginning in late 2025, were expected to uncover a hidden web of abuse, trafficking, and el...