Jayapal Announces Epstein Survivor Marijike Chartouni as State of the Union Guest [View all]

SEATTLE, WA — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) is today announcing she will be bringing Marijke Chartouni, an Epstein survivor and constituent, as her guest to the State of the Union.

“Thirty years after the FBI first ignored reports of Epstein’s crimes, Pam Bondi’s Justice Department continues to fiddle rather than hold perpetrators to account — even as other countries act decisively,” said Chartouni. “I am attending the State of the Union to remind the House, the Senate, and the Executive that survivors will not remain silent through this continued institutional failure. This injustice cannot be buried, and we will continue to make our voices heard, at every opportunity, until there is truth and accountability for every survivor of Epstein and his ring.”

“While I will not be attending this year’s State of the Union, I am glad to be hosting Marijke to ensure that survivors of Epstein’s horrific abuse are in the room,” said Jayapal. “Marijke, as well as the other survivors, has been so incredibly brave and resilient in their continued work to push for justice. This moment should serve as a reminder to elected officials at all levels of government that the fight for truth will not end until the perpetrators and enablers of these crimes are held accountable.”

https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/02/23/jayapal-announces-epstein-survivor-marijke-chartouni-as-state-of-the-union-guest/