Virginia Giuffre, Epstein Accuser, Dies at 41

Virginia Giuffre, a leading advocate for survivors of sexual abuse and a central figure in exposing Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring, died by suicide at age 41 at her home in Western Australia. Giuffre publicly accused Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Britain's Prince Andrew of abusing her as a minor, with her testimony pivotal in legal actions and public awareness of the scandal. She inspired many other victims to come forward and played a key role in the conviction of Maxwell. Prince Andrew denied her allegations but settled a civil lawsuit in 2022, reportedly for a multimillion-dollar sum. Giuffre's family described her as courageous and loving, noting that the lifelong toll of abuse eventually became unbearable. Her death has prompted widespread tributes and renewed focus on the impact of sex trafficking and abuse.