Testimony of Sarah Kellen Regarding Her Links to Jeffrey Epstein and the British Royal Family
Sarah Kellen 關於其與 Jeffrey Epstein 及英國王室關係的證詞
Introduction
Sarah Kellen has given evidence to the US House Oversight Committee. She described her experiences as a victim of Jeffrey Epstein and explained why she visited several royal residences.
Sarah Kellen 向美國眾議院監督委員會提供了證據。她描述了自己作為 Jeffrey Epstein 受害者的經歷，並解釋了她為何造訪數個王室住所。
Main Body
Ms. Kellen's testimony confirms a connection between Jeffrey Epstein and the British monarchy. Specifically, she mentioned attending Princess Beatrice’s eighteenth birthday party at Windsor Castle and a dinner at Prince Andrew's private apartments in Buckingham Palace. Although this is the first time a survivor of Epstein's abuse has spoken publicly about these royal locations, Ms. Kellen emphasized that she did not see any inappropriate behavior from the former Duke of York. However, this comes while Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor is under legal pressure; he was detained in February for suspected misconduct in a public office, and the Thames Valley Police are currently investigating claims of sexual misconduct.
Kellen 女士的證詞確認了 Jeffrey Epstein 與英國王室之間存在聯繫。具體而言，她提到曾前往溫莎城堡出席 Beatrice 公主的十八歲生日派對，並在白金漢宮 Andrew 王子的私人寓所參加晚餐。雖然這是首位 Epstein 虐待倖存者公開談論這些王室地點，但 Kellen 女士強調，她並未發現前約克公爵有任何不當行為。然而，這正值 Mountbatten-Windsor 先生面臨法律壓力之際；他於二月因涉嫌在公職中不當行為而被拘留，且泰晤士河谷警方目前正在調查關於性行為不端的指控。
Regarding how Epstein's network operated, Ms. Kellen described ten years of psychological and sexual abuse controlled by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. She explained that she was often present during meetings with powerful global figures, such as Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Donald Trump, and Ehud Barak, although she did not accuse these men of any wrongdoing. Furthermore, Ms. Kellen addressed her name appearing in a 2007 legal agreement. She denied being a collaborator, asserting instead that she was groomed and manipulated. She also noted that no law enforcement agencies helped her from the start of her employment in the early 2000s until she cooperated with federal prosecutors in July 2019.
關於 Epstein 的網絡如何運作，Kellen 女士描述了由 Epstein 和 Ghislaine Maxwell 控制的十年心理與性虐待。她解釋，在與全球權勢人物（如 Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Donald Trump 和 Ehud Barak）會面期間，她經常在場，儘管她並未指控這些人士有任何不當行為。此外，Kellen 女士針對其姓名出現在 2007 年一份法律協議中的問題進行了說明。她否認自己是合作者，反而堅稱自己是被誘騙與操縱。她還指出，從 2000 年代初期開始受雇直到 2019 年 7 月與聯邦檢察官合作之前，沒有任何執法機關提供幫助。
Conclusion
The US House Oversight Committee is now including this testimony in its investigation, while the former Duke of York continues to be investigated by the police.
美國眾議院監督委員會目前正將此證詞納入調查，而前約克公爵則繼續接受警方調查。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The Power of 'Nuance' Markers
At an A2 level, you usually say things simply: "He is a bad man" or "She said she was a victim." To reach B2, you must stop using simple "Yes/No" logic and start using Nuance Markers. These are words that change the strength or direction of a sentence without starting a whole new thought.
🔍 The 'Contrast' Pivot
Look at this sentence from the text:
"Although this is the first time... Ms. Kellen emphasized that she did not see any inappropriate behavior... However, this comes while Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor is under legal pressure."
The B2 Strategy: Instead of using 'but' every time, use Although and However.
- Although (at the start) prepares the reader for a surprise. It says: "I am giving you a fact, but wait for the other side!"
- However (after a full stop) acts like a legal U-turn. It signals that the previous statement is being challenged by a new, important fact.
🛠️ From 'Simple' to 'Professional' (The Vocabulary Leap)
Notice how the text avoids basic words. To bridge the gap to B2, replace your A2 'general' words with these 'specific' academic alternatives found in the article:
| A2 Word (Basic) | B2 Upgrade (Specific) | Context from Text |
|---|---|---|
| Say / Tell | Assert / Emphasize | "Asserting instead that she was groomed" |
| Help | Cooperate | "Until she cooperated with federal prosecutors" |
| Part of | Collaborator | "She denied being a collaborator" |
| Do something wrong | Misconduct | "Suspected misconduct in a public office" |
💡 Pro Tip: The 'Passive' Shield
B2 speakers often use the passive voice to sound more objective or formal.
- A2: "The police are investigating the Duke."
- B2: "The Duke continues to be investigated by the police."
Why do this? It moves the focus from who is doing the action to who is receiving the action. This is the hallmark of formal English reports and academic writing.