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Dr. Lindsey Blumell

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Is the media ignoring Epstein survivors? - Media Diversity Institute media-diversity.org Media Diversity Institute Mar 20, 2026 10 facts

claimDr. Lindsey Blumell claims that media ownership affects coverage, noting that in the United States, some of the richest men own a large number of influential media outlets, which has suppressed reporting on sexual abuse cases like Jeffrey Epstein's.

perspectiveDr. Lindsey Blumell asserts that important men receive more attention in journalism, which leads to their stories being centered in media coverage of the Jeffrey Epstein case.

claimIn 2025, Dr. Lindsey Blumell highlighted the risks faced by survivors speaking out, specifically referencing Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser of Jeffrey Epstein, as a reminder of the consequences of speaking against powerful individuals.

perspectiveDr. Lindsey Blumell argues that while some journalists have chosen to center survivors in their reporting, many others ignore them, creating a significant risk for survivors who come forward.

quoteDr. Lindsey Blumell, a lecturer in Journalism at City St George’s, University of London, stated on the MDI’s Diversity Matters podcast: “Important men always have a bigger place in journalism, therefore they get their stories centred.”

claimDr. Lindsey Blumell, a lecturer in Journalism at City St George’s, University of London, stated on the Media Diversity Institute's Diversity Matters podcast that the voices and experiences of Jeffrey Epstein's victims are still largely being ignored by the media.

perspectiveDr. Lindsey Blumell asserts that media ownership influences coverage, noting that in the US, billionaires own many influential media outlets, which has suppressed some reporting on sexual abuse cases.

perspectiveDr. Lindsey Blumell believes the Jeffrey Epstein story provides an opportunity for journalists to demonstrate the value of their work and that the public will respond positively when journalists perform their jobs properly.

claimDr. Lindsey Blumell observes that some of the best reporting on Jeffrey Epstein and other sexual abuse cases has come from regional and independent media outlets.

claimDr. Lindsey Blumell observes that some of the most effective reporting on Jeffrey Epstein and other sexual abuse cases has originated from regional and independent media outlets.