Virginia Giuffre’s sister speaks out after her death: ‘The world lost a fierce warrior’
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Virginia Giuffre’s family on her legacy: ‘That is who she was’
- Virginia Giuffre, a prominent survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse, has died by suicide at age 41.
- Giuffre's sister, Amanda Roberts, described her as a "fierce warrior" who sought justice for all survivors, adding: “She wished for all survivors to get justice. That is who she was.”
- Giuffre played a key role in bringing charges against Epstein and empowering other survivors to come forward.
- She founded the organisation Speak Out, Act, Reclaim (SOAR) to support survivors of sex trafficking.
- Giuffre provided crucial information to law enforcement, leading to Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction.