Three High-Profile Names Named by Former Jeffrey Epstein Assistant in Allegations of Abuse
US House Oversight Committee members investigating the late sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein have shifted their attention to three new men. The move follows former longtime Epstein aide Sarah Kellen giving testimony in a closed hearing of the House Oversight Committee. Chairman James Comer disclosed that Kellen personally identified and named the three men. According to CNN sources, they are Frederic Fekkai (the French celebrity hair stylist), Philip Levine (former Mayor of Miami Beach), and Patrick Demarchelier (French fashion photographer who died in 2022).
Kellen accuses Fekkai and Levine of sexually assaulting her. Demarchelier is accused of exposing his genitals in her presence. However, to date there have been no criminal charges filed against the three men in connection with Epstein’s network.
Frederic Fekkai’s media representative, Mark Herr, vehemently denied the allegations in a formal statement. ‘Mr Fekkai was very surprised to read Ms Kellen’s testimony. He has never assaulted anyone. He has never participated in any illegal behaviour. He knows nothing about Epstein’s depravity or human trafficking. He has done nothing wrong,’ Herr said.
Levine had previously told the WLRN media outlet that his relationship with Epstein was merely a matter of acquaintance through his friend, Ghislaine Maxwell. ‘As I have stated before, my only connection to Jeffrey Epstein arose through an old friendship with Ghislaine Maxwell. I met Epstein only a few times. I never did business with him, never visited his island, and never flew on his plane. I regret ever meeting him,’ Levine said at the time.
Kellen herself remains a controversial figure within Epstein’s inner circle. Although she was investigated by authorities for allegedly assisting the billionaire’s illicit activities, she insists she was a victim of manipulation and severe emotional abuse. ‘He cared for me, sexually and psychologically abused me, controlled me, manipulated me, dominated me, and lied to me (gaslit) until I could no longer discern my thoughts from his,’ Kellen said in her opening statement before the legislature.
Comer said Kellen’s new testimony provides investigators with new, highly valuable leads to pursue Epstein’s network thoroughly.