Virginia Giuffre, born Virginia Louise Roberts on August 9, 1983, in Sacramento, California, is a prominent advocate for survivors of sex trafficking. Her early life was marked by hardship, including sexual abuse by a family friend and time spent living on the streets as a teenager. At age 14, she reunited with her father, who worked at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. It was there that she met ,[object Object],, who introduced her to ,[object Object], under the guise of offering her a job. This encounter led to years of alleged abuse and trafficking by Epstein and his associates.

Giuffre has been vocal about her experiences, detailing how she was trafficked by Epstein to powerful individuals, including Britain’s ,[object Object],. In a 2019 BBC interview, she accused ,Prince Andrew, of sexually abusing her when she was 17, an allegation he has consistently denied. Giuffre filed a civil lawsuit against him in New York, which was settled in February 2022 with ,Prince Andrew, making a substantial donation to her charity. Her testimony and legal actions have been instrumental in exposing Epstein’s network and holding his associates accountable.

In addition to her legal battles, Giuffre founded Speak Out, Act, Reclaim (SOAR), a nonprofit organization aimed at supporting survivors of trafficking and raising awareness about the issue. She has also been involved in unsealing court documents that implicated several high-profile individuals in Epstein’s crimes. Despite the challenges she faced, Giuffre has dedicated her life to advocacy and justice for victims of trafficking.

Recently, Giuffre made headlines after claiming she had only four days to live due to undisclosed circumstances. This alarming statement has drawn significant attention to her ongoing struggles and the broader issues surrounding survivors of abuse. Her courage continues to inspire many in the fight against human trafficking.