Virginia Louise Giuffre

About

Activist and founder of SOAR (Speak Out, Act, Reclaim), which was originally created under the name Victims Refuse Silence. She is also well-known for being a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring. She accused Prince Andrew, Duke of York of engaging in sexual intercourse with her while she was still a minor. The two settled out of court, and he was rumored to have been required to make a sizable donation to her charity. She also famously charged Epstein and settled out of court with him. 

Before Fame

She was first contacted in 2007 by authorities investigating the illegal activities of Epstein and his associates. 

Trivia

Much of Giuffre's allegations were corroborated by photos, witnesses, and various records. She uses her virginia.giuffre.7 Instagram account as a platform to fight trafficking and to share her story. She has accrued 5,000 followers.

Family Life

She was born in Sacramento, California to Sky and Lynn Roberts. The Roberts family relocated to Florida four years after her birth, and she reportedly endured childhood abuse and a rocky early life. At the age of 14, she ran away and was living on the street. She married Robert Giuffre in 2002. They share three children. 

Associated With

She was procured for Epstein by Ghislaine Maxwell, who was also charged with criminal activity related to sex trafficking.