Frederic Fekkake sued by seven women over Epstein connection

Seven women have filed a lawsuit in the New York Supreme Court against prominent hairstylist Frederic Fekkake, alleging he assisted Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking network. The plaintiffs, including Kirsty Ferguson, Odra Christiansen, and five others using the pseudonym Jane Doe, claim Fekkake and his employee, Patrick Coombs, helped facilitate Epstein’s operations by styling women according to specific instructions to make them appear younger.

The lawsuit does not accuse Fekkake of sexual assault. Instead, it alleges he followed directives to bleach hair and implement specific hairstyles requested by Epstein. One plaintiff testified that in 2004, after being sent to the salon by Epstein, Fekkake refused her request for a haircut, stating, “That is not the instructions I was given,” and instead provided a style preferred by Epstein.

Fekkake’s spokesperson, Mark Heer, and his attorney, Josh Perry, have denied the allegations, calling them false and stating that Fekkake had no knowledge of or involvement in Epstein’s crimes. Fekkake is a well-known figure in the American beauty industry, with a high-profile clientele including Hillary Clinton and Naomi Campbell. Department of Justice documents indicate Epstein spent tens of thousands of dollars at Fekkake’s salons over several years.