Who is Virginia Giuffre?
Virginia Giuffre (née Roberts) is a fierce advocate for victims of sexual abuse, and a prominent accuser of Jeffrey Epstein. She was born in California on August 9, 1983. When Virginia was four years old, her family relocated to Florida. She ran away just three years later, though, at the age of 7.
According to NBC News, Giuffre came from a “troubled home” and was sexually abused throughout her youth. She bounced in and out of foster care until the age of 14, when she decided to live on the streets instead. It was there that she met Ron Eppinger, an infamous sex trafficker who used his modeling agency ‘Perfect 10’ as a front for his international sex trafficking ring. Eppinger held Giuffre captive for months and trafficked her countless times. She was eventually able to get in contact with a friend, though, and alert them of the situation. “After a dramatic FBI raid at another handler’s home,” Crime Timeline reports that “Virginia was rescued.”
Following Eppinger’s indictment in 2000, Giuffre moved in with her father. He worked as a maintenance manager at Mar-a-Lago and helped her get a job at the resort as well. Giuffre worked as a locker room attendant at the spa.
How Did Virginia Giuffre Meet Epstein?
Virginia Giuffre met Jeffrey Epstein through Ghislaine Maxwell. At this point, Giuffre was about 15 years old and had taken an interest in massage therapy. She was reading a book on the subject when the British socialite first approached her. Maxwell mentioned that she knew an “older gentleman who’s looking for a traveling masseuse,” according to NBC News, and asked Giuffre if she would be interested in the position. The young girl agreed to an interview and met Jeffrey Epstein at his Palm Beach home.
Upon her arrival, Epstein was “laying down naked and she was instructed by Maxwell on how to massage him,” according to BBC. When Epstein flipped over, NBC News reports that Giuffre was instructed “to take her clothes off.” After Maxwell removed her own clothes, the couple began assaulting the girl.
Virginia Giuffre was “hired,” and worked for Jeffrey Epstein over the course of two-and-a-half-years. During that time, BBC reports that she was taken around the world on private jets and “passed around like a platter of fruit” among [Epstein’s] powerful associates.”
To learn more about Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, check out: The Chronicles of Jeffrey Epstein & Ghislaine Maxwell: Underage-Girls, Sex-Trafficking, & Defamation
Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre Lawsuit
In May 2009, Virginia Giuffre filed a civil lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein for sexually assaulting her in 1998. She filed the suit anonymously, under the pseudonym ‘Jane Doe No. 102.’ However, the case was dismissed in December 2009, according to Reuters, after the two agreed to settle.
The terms of the settlement were unknown until 2022, when the court documents were made public “as part of Virginia Giuffre’s 2021 civil lawsuit against [Prince] Andrew.” The documents revealed that Epstein agreed to pay Giuffre $500,000 to settle, under the condition that she be “restricted” in “her ability to sue others…”
Why Did Virginia Giuffre Settle?
According to defamation attorney Daniel Warner, “People settle cases for many different reasons, regardless if the case may appear to be fantastic or completely frivolous. In cases like this one, participating in lengthy litigation can be traumatic for the victim, and it is not uncommon for the victim to want the process to end as quickly as possible. Also, when considering how unpredictable judges and juries can be, the decision to settle sometimes makes itself.”
When Did Virginia Giuffre Meet Prince Andrew?
Virginia Giuffre met Prince Andrew in 2001, when she was around 17 years old. The two met through Jeffrey Epstein. He and Ghislaine Maxwell brought the teenager to London on a “work” trip.
Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre Lawsuit
The Guardian reports that Virginia Giuffre filed a civil lawsuit against the Duke of York in August 2021. In the filings, she accused Prince Andrew of “sexually abusing her at Epstein’s mansion in Manhattan and at other locations in 2001 when she was under the age of 18.” The other locations she referenced include Ghislaine Maxwell’s home in London, and Jeffrey Epstein’s private Caribbean Island.
Giuffre’s lawsuit was short lived, though. According to NPR, the case was dismissed in February 2022 after both parties agreed to settle under the condition that “the Duke of York make a substantial donation to Ms. Giuffre’s charity in support of victims’ rights.” Other terms- if there were any- have not been disclosed.
Many were surprised that Virginia Giuffre agreed to settle, especially in light of her recent legal victory. A month prior, Prince Andrew had filed a motion to dismiss Giuffre’s case. His lawyer referenced the terms of Giuffre’s settlement with Epstein, arguing that it “precluded [her] from suing [Prince Andrew]…” The judge disagreed, though, and ultimately denied his request. So, why would Virginia Giuffre agree to settle?
Virginia Giuffre and Prince Andrew Settlement
“Again, between the trauma and how unpredictable the legal system can be, settlement often makes sense more times than not,” Mr. Warner reiterates.
Rina Oh Sues Virginia Giuffre for Defamation
Two months after filing her lawsuit against Prince Andrew, Virginia Giuffre was hit with a civil suit of her own. In October 2021, artistRina Oh filed a defamation lawsuit against Virginia Giuffre. According to AP News, Giuffre published a series of tweets in 2020, accusing Oh of conspiring with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Oh says that Giuffre continued to “maliciously [reiterate] and [republish] these defamations and slanders in prior and subsequent tweets and interviews on podcasts, TV and for magazines, as well as in her memoirs entitled ‘Billionaire’s Playboy Club.’”
Three months after settling with Prince Andrew, Business Insider reports that Virginia Giuffre filed a countersuit in response to Rina Oh. Giuffre doubled down on her accusations in the filing, revealing that she “still has permanent emotional and physical scarring… as a result of the abuse perpetrated against her by Ms. Oh.”
Rina Oh is seeking $20 million in damages. Virginia Giuffre has not specified what she is seeking in damages.
Virginia Giuffre’s Life-Threatening Accident
In March 2025, Virginia Giuffre revealed via Instagram that she had been hit by a school bus. According to US Weekly, the vehicle was “traveling at 110 kilometers per hour (approximately 70 miles per hour).” She had been given four days to live due to the severity of her injuries but was miraculously able to leave the hospital after six days.
What Killed Virginia Giuffre
Nevertheless, Giuffre passed away a month later. She did not die from her injuries, though. Virginia Giuffre died by suicide. Her family publicly confirmed her cause of death but have given no further insight on the matter.
Defamation Lawsuit to Proceed Against Virginia Giuffre Estate
After Virginia Giuffre passed away, Oh’s defamation lawsuit was put on hold. However, per New York state law, civil liabilities do NOT nullify in the event of a defendant’s death. As such, Rina Oh’s defamation lawsuit against Virginia Giuffre will move forward. The court has transferred Oh’s case to Giuffre’s estate. According to The Wealth Advisor, “the continuation of [this] lawsuit could lead to a reduction in Virginia Giuffre’s estate value. It would potentially diminish what remains of her assets for her children.”
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