Activists Hold 24-Hour Reading of Epstein Files in NYC

A coalition of activists and survivors held a 24-hour public reading of unsealed Jeffrey Epstein investigation files in the Tribeca neighborhood of Manhattan, New York, from May 18 to May 19, 2026. This event was organized as a direct protest against systemic concealment and aimed to draw global attention to the evidence of high-level complicity in Epstein's abuse network.

The reading, titled "Cover to Cover," was live-streamed and featured testimonies from prominent survivors, including Liz Stein and Sharlen Rochard, the latter dedicating her segment to legislative advocacy. The event also honored fellow survivors Maria Farmer, Jena Lisa, and Jone, ensuring that the underlying truths of the case are not permanently buried.

Notable guests included Georg Conway, who read directly from unsealed court records. The event underscored the limitations of institutional public releases when heavily redacted and served as a masterclass in citizen activism, demanding absolute transparency from the state regarding global abuse scandals.