HOUSE OVERSIGHT 010561 Scott Link June 19, 2019 Page 2 wanted to leave She learned about a talent search for models and persuaded her mother to take her. She was a huge success and began modeling at age fourteen. Though her parents disparaged her for marketing her appearance, they allowed her to work because she earned more than their combined income. At age sixteen, moved to New York City to model. She lived in an apartment for models, with one or two roommates and no adult on the premises. Her father was deeply ashamed of her because he disapproved of her profession and her parents distanced themselves. days were hectic with professional assignments. She worked with top tier clients and for DNA Modeling Agency, a well-known agency representing supermodels such as Linda Evangelista and Natalia Vodianova. was very innocent and inexperienced prior to meeting Mr. Epstein. At age sixteen, experienced her first kiss. The director of a perfume campaign, Fabian Barron, wanted a kiss at the end of the commercial as a finale to a perfume ad. She dreaded her parents' reaction to seeing the commercial. She was raised in the Orthodox Christian Church where abstinence was encouraged. met Jeffrey Epstein when was sixteen years old. She was introduced through a fellow model a few years her senior. Mr. Epstein seemed bigger than life. He did not drink or do drugs, which put her at ease. He was friends with former President Bill Clinton, the President who made it possible for ME and her family to immigrate to America. When she told Mr. Epstein how her family came to America, Mr. Epstein said he would personally thank "Bill" for her. Mr. Epstein touted other impressive connections. He made it known that he had A list celebrities on speed-dial. She felt very fortunate to have made the connection with Mr. Epstein. As s estrangement from her family increased, Mr. Epstein's role in her life became more and more important. He encouraged her and built her conf