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Lindsey Blumell
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Is the media ignoring Epstein survivors? - Media Diversity Institute media-diversity.org Mar 20, 2026 12 facts
perspectiveDr. Lindsey Blumell argues that media ownership by billionaires has negatively impacted the quality and quantity of reporting on cases like Jeffrey Epstein's.
claimDr. Lindsey Blumell stated in 2025 that the story of Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser of Jeffrey Epstein, serves as a reminder of the significant consequences faced by individuals who speak out about their abuse, particularly when speaking out against powerful figures.
quoteDr. Lindsey Blumell stated: “Important men always have a bigger place in journalism, therefore they get their stories centred.”
quoteDr. Lindsey Blumell stated: “The Epstein story is an opportunity for journalists to show that they still have value and that the public still values their work. I think the positives that can come out of this story is that journalism is still needed, is still valued and when journalists do their job properly, the public will respond.”
quoteDr. Blumell stated: “That’s not to say there weren’t moments of great reporting. But those were often overshadowed by sensationalising and stereotyping that regularly accompany reporting on those who come forward with allegations of sexual abuse.”
quoteDr. Blumell stated: “The sexual abuse and sex trafficking of girls and young women detailed by the survivors is harrowing. Removing a few titles or losing a job will never be adequate justice for the crimes committed, nor for the sidelining of victims for so many years.”
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.”
quoteDr. Lindsey Blumell stated: “Billionaires have taken over media, which has squashed some of this reporting.”
perspectiveDr. Blumell advocates that media organizations need to rethink how they report on and communicate with survivors of sexual abuse.
quoteDr. Lindsey Blumell stated: “Giuffre’s story is a poignant reminder of the great consequences to anyone who speaks out about their abuse, especially someone who speaks out against the powerful.”
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.
claimThe Media Diversity Institute produces a podcast titled 'Diversity Matters' which features a discussion with Dr. Blumell regarding the media's coverage of the Jeffrey Epstein case.