Virginia Giuffre: tragic end of a fighter against sexual abuse

Virginia Giuffre: tragic end of a fighter against sexual abuse

Western Australia, Australien - Virginia Giuffre, known for her key role in the Epstein scandal, committed suicide, according to her family. This was reported today by several media, including OE24 . Giuffre died on her farm in Western Australia the night, and her family commented "with a completely broken heart". She emphasized that Giuffre lost her life through suicide after being a victim of sexual abuse and sex trade for a lifetime.

Giuffre, which was born in California and has lived in Australia for several years, leaves three children. She became known in particular through her allegations against British Prince Andrew, whom she accused of sexually abusing her at the age of 17. Jeffrey Epstein is said to have established the contact between Giuffre and Prince Andrew.

the case of Epstein and its consequences

The Epstein case remained in the headlines for years. Jeffrey Epstein was convicted of sex crimes in 2008 and died in August 2019 when he was found dead in his New York prison cell. Suicide was officially reported. Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's long-standing confidant, was guilty of sex trade at the end of December 2021 and received a prison sentence of 20 years.

The legal dispute between Giuffre and Prince Andrew was included in 2022 after an unpublished compensation payment. This agreement was confirmed by a Federal Supreme Court in New York, whereby Prince Andrew escaped criminal prosecution and a civil process.

suicide: a disturbing statistics

GIFFRES DEATHER throws a darkness of a big social problem. In 2023, 10,300 people chose suicide in Germany, which means an increase of 1.8 % compared to the previous year. Suicides were 73 % men and 27 % women. In particular among women, there was an increase of 8.0 % in the event of suicide cases last year. Such statistics illustrate the need for support offers for people in crisis situations.

offers of help, such as the anonymous and free telefonsel worries at 0800/111 0 111 and 0800/111 0 222, can be reached around the clock. There is also email advice and help chat for those affected.