Epstein's Assistant Names Names: Former Miami Beach Mayor Among Accused

Sarah Kellen spent years in the orbit of Jeffrey Epstein — as his personal assistant, she had a front-row seat to his world. Now she’s breaking her silence before Congress, and the fallout is already landing on some powerful people.

In testimony before the House Oversight Committee on Thursday, Kellen accused ex-Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine, fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier, and hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai of sexually assaulting her. According to reporting from the Miami Herald, multiple anonymous sources who were present during her testimony confirmed these allegations. Kellen didn’t provide extensive detail about the assaults, but her willingness to name names publicly marks a significant shift. Even though she wasn’t sworn in, it’s still a federal crime to lie to Congress — so the weight of her words carries real legal stakes.

What makes Kellen’s testimony particularly damning is the broader picture she painted of life inside Epstein’s circle. She told lawmakers that Epstein made it abundantly clear: defy him, and you’d pay with your life. She described a man convinced of his own untouchability, someone who weaponized his wealth and connections to control those around him. In her statement to Congress, Kellen reflected on the scope of his manipulation:“Jeffrey was able to fool and manipulate the brightest minds in the world. Us victims didn’t stand a chance.”

Levine has previously denied any meaningful relationship with Epstein, but emails that have surfaced in recent years tell a different story — they show multiple communications between the two men. Demarchelier passed away in 2022, so he’s unable to respond. Requests for comment from both Levine and Fekkai have gone unanswered so far.

This moment signals that the reckoning with Epstein’s network is far from over. For years, questions lingered about who knew what and who benefited from proximity to a man now understood as a serial predator. Kellen’s congressional testimony suggests those questions are finally getting answered — and some prominent figures are going to have a very hard time explaining themselves.