Epstein accuser urges release of case files if there is 'nothing to hide'

Annie Farmer believes the case has been politicised and says the recent wave of publicity has left her feeling "used" and exhausted.

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Annie Farmer has watched US President Donald Trump's recent handling of the case and the ensuing backlash from the MAGA movement, she said, with exhaustion.

She says the case has been politicised and too much focus has been paid to the abusers with little new information emerging, leaving her feeling "used", she told the BBC during an interview on Monday.

"There are people who have used this to their advantage and tried to focus on elements of it that are sensational," she said.

But that doesn't mean there weren't real crimes committed, Ms Farmer said.