Jeffrey Epstein's ties with Missouri's boarding school network emerged in newly released files showing his August 2018 correspondence with his "island manager," Ann Rodriquez, regarding school placement for her teenage daughter.
Among the five options listed was Wings of Faith Academy, a private Christian boarding school for "troubled girls" accused of severe physical and psychological abuse.
Epstein reviewed the list and offered input on the choices.
Wings of Faith, operated by Percy "Bud" Martin II and Debbie Martin, has been the subject of widespread abuse allegations from former students. Jordan Evans, admitted at age 15 without her knowledge, described a militaristic environment with a color-coded punishment system, food rationing, forced labor, and denial of medical care.
The school closed in 2022.
The revelation links Epstein to Missouri's broader network of faith-based residential facilities facing years of complaints, with 2021 legislation requiring registration and pending bills expanding statute of limitations for abuse survivors to pursue legal claims.
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