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Case Notes

Filed early police report against Epstein in 1997

INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

Alicia Arden is the first documented victim of Jeffrey Epstein to have filed a police report. In 1997, she met Epstein at the Shutters Hotel in Santa Monica, California, under false pretenses—he claimed to be a recruiter for Victoria's Secret. During the encounter, Epstein groped her buttocks, stomach, hips, thighs, and chest, and told her he wanted to "manhandle" her. Arden filed a sexual battery police report documenting the assault, though no prosecution of Epstein ever resulted from her complaint. She has publicly identified herself as a survivor and has actively advocated for the release of government files related to the Epstein investigation, appearing at press conferences with attorney Gloria Allred to demand transparency and accountability.

Determination Timeline

VICTIMJan 1, 1997

Alicia Arden, a model, alleges Jeffrey Epstein sexually battered her by groping her during a fake Victoria's Secret audition at the Shutters Hotel in Santa Monica, after which she filed a police report.

VICTIMrecorded Feb 21, 2026

Alicia Arden is an actress and model who filed the first known police report against Jeffrey Epstein in 1997 for sexual battery after he groped her during a fake Victoria's Secret modeling audition in Santa Monica, but no charges were filed.

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Media Coverage (16)

Alicia Arden - ClickOnDetroit

CLICKONDETROIT

Model and actress Alicia Arden says she has recordings of phone messages she left with a friend, detailing how Jeffrey Epstein allegedly groped her in a Califor…

Epstein Library - United States Department of Justice

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

DOJ repository of released Epstein documents, including flight logs showing Band took over 35 flights with Epstein and Maxwell between 2002 and 2005.

Epstein victims say the Trump administration's handling of the case adds to their anguish

NBC NEWS·Dec 20, 2025

Alicia Arden and other Epstein victims expressed anguish over the Trump administration's handling of Epstein files. Arden questioned whether the government is h…

Epstein accuser Alicia Arden criticizes DOJ's release of files

THE HILL·Dec 19, 2025

Arden criticized the DOJ for blowing past the congressionally mandated deadline to release Epstein files. She expressed frustration about continued government o…

DOJ releases huge set of Epstein files with many mentions of Trump, says more documents to come

CBS NEWS·Dec 19, 2025

The DOJ began releasing records under the Epstein Files Transparency Act signed by President Trump. The release included photos and documents from Epstein's est…

WATCH: Epstein accuser urges U.S. government to release investigation files

PBS NEWSHOUR·Nov 18, 2025

Alicia Arden, represented by attorney Gloria Allred, appeared at a Los Angeles press conference calling on the Trump administration to release all Epstein inves…

Epstein survivor Alicia Arden details a terrifying encounter with Jeffrey Epstein

THE ECONOMIC TIMES·Nov 18, 2025

Epstein survivor Alicia Arden delivers a chilling on-camera account of her encounter with Jeffrey Epstein, calling out Washington for 'playing political games' …

Jeffrey Epstein accuser speaks out, wants to see Ghislaine Maxwell stay behind bars

ABC7·Nov 18, 2025

Actress Alicia Arden, an alleged victim of Jeffrey Epstein, answered questions in high-profile attorney Allred's office on Wednesday. The Bay Watch actress is t…

LIVE: Lawyer Gloria Allred, alleged Epstein victim Alicia Arden hold news conference in Los Angeles

YOUTUBE·Nov 18, 2025

Attorney Gloria Allred and Alicia Arden, an alleged Jeffrey Epstein victim, hold a news conference in Los Angeles. Alicia Arden, who is here with me today, is t…

Epstein victims attorney, accuser speak out on vote to release Epstein files

PALM BEACH POST·Nov 17, 2025

Attorney Gloria Allred and her client, alleged Epstein victim Alicia Arden, held a press conference a day before the House vote that would prompt the Justice De…

Did Police Drop the Ball on Alicia Arden's Epstein Complaint?

LAW & CRIME·Aug 14, 2019

Law & Crime examined the police handling of Arden's 1997 sexual battery complaint against Epstein. The case was closed without referral to the City Attorney. Po…

Model Says Police Told About Jeffrey Epstein's Behavior In 1997 Criminal Complaint

CBS NEW YORK·Aug 13, 2019

On May 12, 1997, Arden filed a criminal complaint with Santa Monica police after Epstein groped her at Shutters hotel. No charges were filed. Police claimed Ard…

'What He Did Was Wrong': Jeffrey Epstein Accuser Seeks Investigation Into Santa Monica PD For Handling Of Report

CBS LOS ANGELES·Aug 13, 2019

Alicia Arden demanded an investigation into how the Santa Monica Police Department handled her 1997 sexual abuse report against Epstein. Gloria Allred sent lett…

California Model Alicia Arden Says Epstein Posed as Victoria's Secret Scout to Grope Her

THE DAILY BEAST·Aug 13, 2019

Alicia Arden alleged that Epstein posed as a Victoria's Secret modeling scout and attacked her in his Santa Monica hotel room in 1997. She filed a police report…

Early Jeffrey Epstein Accuser Offers Chilling Details from Alleged 1997 Attack

ROLLING STONE·Jul 26, 2019

Rolling Stone reported Alicia Arden's detailed account of the 1997 Epstein encounter, describing how he posed as a Victoria's Secret scout and sexually assaulte…

Alicia Arden: Santa Monica Police Could Have Stopped Him Two Decades Ago

THE DAILY BEAST·Jul 9, 2019

Alicia Arden argues Santa Monica police had the opportunity to stop Epstein more than two decades ago when she filed her 1997 complaint. The detective wrote tha…

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