Courtney Wild is one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most publicly prominent survivors and a key figure in the legal battles over the Crime Victims’ Rights Act (CVRA) in connection with the 2008 non-prosecution agreement.
Her Experience: Wild was recruited into Epstein’s network as a teenager in Palm Beach. She gave massages at his Palm Beach mansion and was abused. Like many victims, she was initially told by prosecutors that she had no right to be informed of or participate in plea negotiations.
CVRA Litigation: Wild, represented by attorney Bradley Edwards, was a lead plaintiff in the CVRA civil lawsuit filed by Edwards and Paul Cassell arguing that the 2008 NPA violated the Crime Victims’ Rights Act because victims were not notified. Federal Judge Kenneth Marra ruled in 2019 that the government had violated the CVRA.
2019 Bail Hearing: Wild spoke at Jeffrey Epstein’s federal bail hearing in July 2019, asking the court to deny bail given the impact on victims. Her statement was one of the few times a survivor spoke in open court during pre-trial proceedings.
Advocacy: Wild has been a vocal advocate for trafficking survivors and for CVRA reform. She has spoken publicly about the trauma of learning about the NPA after the fact and the long fight for accountability.