The key victim of the Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse case, Virginia Giuffre, who was one of the most prominent figures in the case and also known as a brave fighter against sexual trafficking and abuse, was found dead at her farm in Neergabby, Western Australia, at the age of 41. This shocking news has stunned the international community!

According to NBC News reports, Giuffre was found without vital signs at her home in Western Australia and was pronounced dead after emergency efforts. The Western Australian police confirmed that the preliminary investigation ruled out the possibility of murder and determined there were no suspicious circumstances.

On April 25, Giuffre's family confirmed this news and expressed their grief in a statement: "With an incredibly broken heart, we announce that Virginia passed away last night at her farm in Western Australia. The trauma of being sexually abused and trafficked ultimately overwhelmed her."

The family described Giuffre not only as a key figure among sexual abuse victims but also as a "brave warrior" fighting against sexual trafficking and abuse, bringing hope to countless survivors.

It is understood that Giuffre held dual citizenship in the United States and Australia and was one of the first victims to publicly accuse Epstein of sexual abuse. She claimed she was deprived of her freedom and subjected to sexual slavery by Epstein when she was 17 years old and met Prince Andrew through him.

In 2021, Giuffre filed a civil lawsuit in New York, accusing Prince Andrew of three instances of sexual assault. Despite Prince Andrew's repeated denials of all charges, the case was settled out of court with a multi-million-dollar settlement, avoiding a formal trial.

This scandal became one of the biggest crises for the British royal family in recent years, resulting in Prince Andrew losing his royal duties and honors.

In late March this year, Giuffre posted a photo on social media showing facial bruising from a car accident and wrote that she had only four days left to live, sparking external concerns.

Although her agent later explained that she did not intend to post this content publicly, Giuffre was already showing significant psychological pressure at that time.

Notably, Giuffre also made a non-suicide declaration on social media in 2019, saying: "There are too many evil people who wish I would give up."

It is reported that she had disputes with her estranged husband, and in February this year, she even faced legal charges for allegedly violating a domestic violence protection order. Her agent revealed that Giuffre originally "looked forward to defending herself" and "deeply cared" about the physical and mental health of her three children.

She left behind three young children—Christian, Noah, and Emily—and her family described these children as the brightest lights in her life.

Giuffre's lawyer, Sigrid McCawley, paid a heartfelt tribute: "Virginia was not only my client but also my close friend. She inspired us all with her fearlessness and brilliance to fight for justice."

Mufflin, Giuffre's agent in New York, also said: "She was one of the most extraordinary people, full of love, wisdom, and humor, a beacon of light for countless survivors."

In 2019, Epstein died by suicide while in custody in Manhattan, New York, ending his untried crimes. Ghislaine Maxwell, his former girlfriend who assisted in his criminal activities, is currently serving her sentence.

Now, with Giuffre's passing, this transnational scandal involving political and business elites has reignited global attention on the long-term psychological trauma suffered by victims of sexual abuse and trafficking.

Original source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7497747381006402083/

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