Background
Courtney Wild grew up in Palm Beach, Florida, and was recruited into Jeffrey Epstein’s network as a teenager in the mid-2000s. She was abused at his Palm Beach mansion and, like other victims, received cash payments and was recruited by peer referral.
Learning About the NPA
Wild was among the victims who were not notified before the 2008 non-prosecution agreement was signed. She learned about the agreement after the fact, discovering that a deal had been made that would prevent federal prosecution without her knowledge or consent.
CVRA Litigation
Wild, represented by attorney Bradley Edwards, became a lead plaintiff in the CVRA lawsuit arguing the government violated the Crime Victims’ Rights Act. The decade-long litigation culminated in Judge Kenneth Marra’s 2019 ruling confirming the violation.
2019 Bail Hearing
Wild spoke at Jeffrey Epstein’s federal bail hearing in July 2019, addressing the court directly and urging denial of bail. Her statement was one of the most visible moments of survivor advocacy during the 2019 proceedings.
Legacy
Courtney Wild’s decade-long legal and public advocacy helped force accountability for the failures of the 2008 NPA and advanced the legal framework for victim rights in prosecution negotiations.