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Virginia Giuffre, who publicly denounced Jeffrey Epstein for sex trafficking and fell into a private settlement with Prince Andrew in 2022 over allegations of sexual abuse, took her own life.
She was 41 years old.
TMZ Western Australian State Police reported that a local call at 9:50pm led them to an unresponsive woman at Neergabby’s home.
First aid failed and she was declared dead on the scene.
The investigation is ongoing, but police have pointed out that the situation appears to be simple.
In a statement people The magazine, Giuffre’s family confirmed it.”[She] She committed suicide after being a lifelong victim of sexual abuse and sexual trafficking. Virginia was a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking. She was the light that lifted so many survivors. Despite all the adversity she faced in her life, she was shining so brightly. She is overlooked immeasurably. The light in her life was her children, Christian, Noah, and Emily. ”
The statement continued. “When she held her newborn daughter in her arms, she realized that Virginia had to fight against those who abused her and many others. Today, there is no word that can describe the serious loss we feel in our sweet Virginia passage. Angels.”
On March 30th this year, Giuffre posted that he was dying of kidney failure after a bus crash, following a statement by her husband Robert accused of physical abuse. people magazine.
Her husband’s lawyer said, “Unfortunately, the issues you raise are in front of Australian courts, so both him and those related to the case, including her agent, are prohibited from discussing or using the media. Therefore, there are no comments.”
Giuffle said she was only 16 years old when she was hired to work for Epstein. Epstein and Githlane Maxwell forced her to have sex with Epstein and others until she was able to escape in 2002.
She was pointing her fingers at Prince Andrew. Prince Andrew told the BBC in 2019, “I don’t remember that I’ve never met this woman. It never happened.”
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Maxwell has sentenced to 20 years in prison for sex trafficking of children. Epstein, who died mysteriously in 2019 by suicide, was awaiting trial on charges of trafficking of his own child, under close supervision in a New York City prison.
After Maxwell was sentenced, Giuffre expressed hope, “Others will… be accountable. I believe they will.”
Giuffre has founded Speak Out, Act, and Recam (Soar), a nonprofit organization aimed at providing support to SA survivors.
If you or someone you know is struggling and need help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
