Virginia Giuffre, a key figure in allegations against both Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew, has passed away, according to multiple US news outlets.
Her family released a statement to NBC News, stating, “It is with utterly broken hearts that we announce that Virginia passed away last night at her farm in Western Australia.”
The statement continued, highlighting Giuffre’s impact: “Virginia was a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking. She was the light that lifted so many survivors.”
In 2022, Prince Andrew reached an out-of-court settlement, reportedly paying millions of dollars to Giuffre, after she accused him of sexual assault when she was a minor.
- The Allegations: Giuffre alleged that Prince Andrew sexually assaulted her when she was 17 years old.
- Denial: Prince Andrew has consistently denied these accusations.
Giuffre also pursued legal action against Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, alleging he himself abused her and facilitated encounters with other influential individuals.
A case involving Giuffre was recently addressed in a Western Australian court on April 9th; however, she did not attend the proceedings.
Further details are expected to emerge as this story develops.
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