Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault
Jeffrey Epstein’s former assistant Sarah Kellen has accused celebrity hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai of sexual abuse. She alleged that Fekkai introduced her to Epstein in Hawaii. House Oversight Republicans have renewed their call for an investigation into Fekkai.
Sarah Kellen accuses Frédéric Fekkai of abuse and introducing her to Jeffrey Epstein
House Oversight Republicans are renewing their call for the Department of Justice to push for a sexual assault investigation into celebrity hairstylist Fekkai. Sarah Kellen accused Fekkai and Miami Beach mayor Philip Levine of sexual assault. However, both Levine and Fekkai have denied the allegations.
The renewed report follows a request lawmakers made in June, urging the DOJ to investigate. However, it remains unclear whether the Department of Justice has opened an investigation. The latest report follows a 15-month examination of the government’s handling of Epstein files and investigations involving Ghislaine Maxwell.
The lawmakers have urged the DOJ to investigate allegations made by Kellen against Fekkai and Levine in a committee interview.
The recommendation drew renewed attention to Fekkai, a prominent name in the beauty industry. His representative has previously denied the allegations.
Kellen appeared in a committee interview behind closed doors, where she made allegations. According to ABC, Kellen alleged that Fekkai abused her in the early 2000s before she started working for Epstein. She was reportedly exploring modeling opportunities when she met Fekkai, who invited her to a fashion show. She claims there was no fashion show when she arrived and had no money to arrange accommodation. Kellen alleged that Fekkai assaulted her that night.
Fekkai’s representative denied the allegations, stating that the stylist has never abused anyone, nor participated in illegal activity or known about Epstein’s trafficking. Kellen also named Levine for allegedly assaulting her when she was traveling with Epstein and Maxwell during a trip to Saint-Tropez. Levine’s spokesperson also denied her allegations. (via The Blast)
While House Oversight Republicans have requested an investigation, there’s no confirmation whether an official investigation into Fekkai and Levine has launched.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
