A legal battle that exposed a global sex trafficking network takes an unexpected turn as Virginia Giuffre, a prominent victim in the Jeffrey Epstein case, faces a life-threatening situation.
According to the New York Post, Giuffre, 41, has shared from her hospital bed that doctors have given her just four days to live following a severe collision with a school bus that has resulted in kidney failure.
The mother of three posted a photo of herself covered in bruises from her hospital bed, describing how a school bus traveling at 60 mph struck her vehicle as she was slowing down for a turn. Her father, Sky Roberts, expressed shock at the news and offered support through social media, while her spokesperson confirmed she is receiving medical care.
Giuffre's accident comes amid apparent personal turmoil. Recent reports indicate she had separated from her husband Robert, whom she married in 2002 after escaping Epstein's influence. Her last social media post before the accident revealed emotional distress regarding her children.
In a heartfelt message posted on March 22, Giuffre expressed deep anguish over separation from her children. She described the situation as more painful than any previous hardship she had endured in her 41 years.
The exact location of the crash remains unclear, though Giuffre had been residing in Western Australia. Her spokesperson has confirmed she is receiving specialized medical treatment for her critical condition.
Giuffre's legal actions against Jeffrey Epstein began in 2015, when she alleged she was sex trafficked at age 16 after being recruited by Ghislaine Maxwell from her job at Mar-a-Lago resort. Her accusations extended to several prominent figures, including Prince Andrew.
In what became a watershed moment for victims' rights, Giuffre's allegations against Prince Andrew led to a reported $12 million settlement in 2022. The agreement, while accepting no liability, resulted in the British royal losing his military titles and royal duties.
The case gained worldwide attention partly due to a notorious photograph showing Giuffre with Prince Andrew and Ghislaine Maxwell. This image became central to one of the biggest scandals the British Royal Family has faced in recent history.
Just before Epstein's death in 2019, Giuffre released an extensive manuscript containing over 2,000 documents detailing allegations against Epstein and his associates. Her testimony proved crucial in the subsequent conviction of Ghislaine Maxwell, who received a 20-year sentence in 2022.
Giuffre made specific allegations about being forced into sexual encounters with Prince Andrew on three occasions, including incidents at Epstein's Little St. James island, in New Mexico, and at Maxwell's London residence. She provided detailed accounts of these encounters.
From her hospital bed, Giuffre shared what could be her final thoughts:
This year has been the worst start to a new year, but I won't bore anyone with the details but I think it important to note that when a school bus driver comes at you driving [60 mph] as we were slowing for a turn that no matter what your car is made of it might as well be a tin can. I've gone into kidney renal failure, they've given me four days to live, transferring me to a specialist hospital in urology. I'm ready to go, just not until I see my babies one last time, but you know what they say about wishes.
Virginia Giuffre, whose testimony helped expose Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking network and led to Ghislaine Maxwell's imprisonment, now fights for her life in a hospital following a devastating collision with a school bus. The accident occurred amid personal struggles, including a separation from her husband and apparent estrangement from her children. As she receives specialized treatment for kidney failure, the global community that followed her fight for justice awaits updates on her condition.
