Maria moved to New York in 1993 to enroll at the New York Academy of Art and pursue a career as a painter. She claims she met Epstein at a gallery show for her graduation through Eileen Guggenheim, then the dean of the academy (an investigation by a private firm commissioned by the New York Academy of Arts on June 17, 2020, appears to refute claims of Guggenheim’s involvement). According to Farmer’s account given to The New York Times, Epstein later called her to offer her a job acquiring art on his behalf. Maria later also managed the entrance to Epstein’s Upper East Side townhouse. In the employ of Epstein, Maria recounts seeing girls and young women come to the house for what Maxwell described as modeling auditions for Victoria’s Secret. Maxwell has been named by multiple women who allege that she was complicit in Epstein’s crimes and played an important role in recruiting and grooming young women and girls for Epstein. (Maxwell has denied any involvement and maintains her innocence in the face of accusations about her alleged conduct alongside Epstein.)
Annie And Maria Farmer Were The First Epstein Accusers (refinery29.com)
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