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Amy Dorris is an American former model and actress known as a survivor and advocate who has publicly accused high-profile figures of sexual misconduct. Born on October 1, 1972, she began her modeling career in New York City in the early 1990s (early twenties) and also pursued acting with film appearances during the 1990s and early 2000s. In September 2020, Dorris gained significant public attention when she alleged that Donald Trump groped, forcibly kissed, and touched her inappropriately outside a bathroom at the US Open tennis tournament in 1997, when she was 24 years old. She described the incident in detail to outlets like The Guardian, stating that Trump grabbed her between the legs and motorboated her face. Dorris reported the incident to friends and family at the time but did not pursue legal action due to fear and lack of support. Her allegations against Trump, which he has denied, emerged during the #MeToo movement and the 2020 US presidential election and have been referenced in lawsuits and investigations, including a 2023 civil case where Trump was found liable for sexual abuse in a separate incident. Dorris is also recognized as a victim in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, having come forward about her experiences within Epstein's circle. She has accused Les Wexner, the billionaire founder of L Brands (parent company of Victoria's Secret) and a key associate of Epstein, of complicity in Epstein's exploitative activities. As a model in the fashion world, Dorris's accounts highlight the intersections of power, wealth, and abuse in elite networks, emphasizing the role of influential business figures in facilitating harm to young women in the industry. She has since become an activist and advocate for survivors of sexual assault, using her platform to call for accountability and speaking out about the challenges faced by survivors in coming forward against powerful individuals. Dorris has maintained a relatively private life post-accusation, focusing on advocacy, and no other major legal actions involving her as a plaintiff or defendant are publicly documented.