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Exclusivo: Roza Gilles era una modelo de 18 años cuando Jeffrey Epstein abusó de ella, mientras él cumplía condena en prisión
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by CNN Newsource , KVIA ABC-7
· July 21, 2026
· 13 min read
Por MJ Lee y Nicky Robertson, CNN El primer día que Roza Gilles se presentó en su nuevo trabajo en un rascacielos de oficinas en el centro de Palm Beach, en el verano de 2009, una mujer le estaba dando un masaje en los pies a Jeffrey Epstein. Gilles, que por aquel entonces tenía 18 años, había ll...
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Key takeaway En una habitación con Epstein, en una oficina del piso 14, la mujer invitó a Gilles a sentarse a su lado.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso residents may wonder how such heinous crimes could occur under the watch of authorities, and what this means for our own community's efforts to protect vulnerable individuals. The fact that Jeffrey Epstein was able to exploit young women, including 18-year-old Roza Gilles, while serving his sentence, raises questions about the effectiveness of our own law enforcement and judicial systems in preventing similar abuses. As a border city with a significant international population, El Paso may have its own share of young immigrants and models who could be vulnerable to exploitation. The Epstein case highlights the need for our local authorities to be vigilant in monitoring potential predators and ensuring that those who commit such crimes are held accountable. It also underscores the importance of supporting organizations that provide services to victims of sexual abuse and trafficking in our community.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 13 min
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What is this story about? Por MJ Lee y Nicky Robertson, CNN El primer día que Roza Gilles se presentó en su nuevo trabajo en un rascacielos de oficinas en el centro de Palm Beach, en el verano de 2009, una mujer le estaba dando un masaje en los pies a Jeffrey Epstein. Gilles, que por aquel entonces tenía 18 años, había ll...
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