Meeting with the King would ‘demonstrate human dignity’, says Epstein survivor

Teresa Helm, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender, argues that meeting with King Charles and Queen Camilla would ‘demonstrate human dignity.’ She spoke to BBC’s Nada Tawfik, aligning with demands from other survivors and lawmakers for the royal couple to engage with those affected by Epstein’s crimes.

The King and Queen are in Washington DC from 27 to 30 April. However, a Buckingham Palace representative stated that the royal pair will not meet survivors during their state visit, fearing it might interfere with ongoing legal processes in the case.

“Meeting with the King would demonstrate human dignity,” Helm asserted, emphasizing the symbolic value of such an encounter.

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