History of Virginia Giuffre in Timeline

Virginia Giuffre is an American-Australian campaigner and survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring. She has publicly shared her experiences with American and British media outlets, providing a detailed account of being trafficked by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. In 2015, she founded Victims Refuse Silence, a non-profit organization to support other victims of sex trafficking, which was later relaunched as Speak Out, Act, Reclaim (SOAR) in 2021.

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August 9, 1983: Virginia Giuffre's birth

On August 9, 1983, Virginia Louise Roberts (later Giuffre) was born. She is an American-Australian campaigner who supports victims of sex trafficking and a victim of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring.

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1995: Maria Farmer worked signing in guests at Epstein's front desk

In 1995 Maria Farmer worked signing in guests at Epstein's front desk in New York mansion.

1996: Maria Farmer worked signing in guests at Epstein's front desk

In 1996 Maria Farmer worked signing in guests at Epstein's front desk in New York mansion.

2000: Giuffre meets Ghislaine Maxwell

In mid-2000, Virginia Giuffre met Ghislaine Maxwell while working as a spa attendant at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club. Maxwell offered her a job working for Epstein as a traveling masseuse.

2000: Association with Epstein and Maxwell begins

Starting in 2000, Virginia Giuffre became closely associated with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, traveling between Epstein's residences in Palm Beach and Manhattan.

March 13, 2001: Photograph of Giuffre, Prince Andrew and Maxwell Developed

On March 13, 2001, the photograph of Virginia Giuffre, Prince Andrew, and Ghislaine Maxwell was developed. The back of the photo has a time stamp showing it was developed on March 13, 2001 and it was printed at a one-hour photo lab at Walgreens in Florida.

March 2001: Alleged trafficking to Prince Andrew

In March 2001, Virginia Giuffre was allegedly trafficked to Prince Andrew, an event she described as a "wicked" and "really scary time" in her life.

2001: Andriano claims Giuffre said she slept with Prince Andrew

In 2001, Carolyn Andriano claimed that then 17-year-old Giuffre told her that she had slept with Prince Andrew. Andriano stated, "And she [Giuffre] said, 'I got to sleep with him'. She didn't seem upset about it. She thought it was pretty cool."

2001: Giuffre trafficked to Prince Andrew

In 2001, Virginia Giuffre describes being trafficked by Epstein and Maxwell to have sex with Prince Andrew three times: in London, New York, and Little Saint James.

September 2002: Travel to Thailand and marriage

In September 2002, Virginia Giuffre traveled to Thailand and attended the International Training Massage School in Chiang Mai. While there, she met Robert Giuffre, an Australian martial arts trainer, and they married soon after. She then broke off contact with Epstein and Maxwell.

2002: Marriage to Robert

In 2002, Virginia Giuffre married Robert and lived in Glenning Valley, Australia for 11 years.

2002: End of association with Epstein and Maxwell

In 2002, Virginia Giuffre's close association with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell ended, marking the end of a period where she was trafficked to provide massages and sexual services.

March 2005: Palm Beach Police begin investigating Epstein

In March 2005, the Palm Beach Police Department started investigating Jeffrey Epstein after a 14-year-old girl reported being molested by him.

October 2005: Growing list of accusers and search warrant

By October 2005, the Palm Beach Police had gathered a growing list of girls with similar claims of sexual abuse, along with statements from Epstein's butlers and a search warrant for his property.

May 1, 2006: Police Chief requests removal of State Attorney from case

On May 1, 2006, Police Chief Michael Reiter asked State Attorney Barry Krischer to remove himself from the Epstein case. When Krischer refused, Reiter turned his evidence over to the FBI for federal prosecution.

2007: Acosta refers Epstein case back to local jurisdiction

In 2007, U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta decided not to prosecute Jeffrey Epstein in federal court and referred the matter back to the local jurisdiction.

2007: Contact from Maxwell, Epstein and the FBI

In 2007, Virginia Giuffre received a series of phone calls from Maxwell and Epstein, followed by contact from an FBI agent who identified her as a victim in the first criminal case against Epstein. She was later approached in person by the Australian Federal Police.

2008: Affidavit meant for inclusion as part of the Jane Doe v. USA lawsuit

In 2008 the affidavit from Giuffre was meant for inclusion as part of the lawsuit (Jane Doe v. USA) accusing the Justice Department of violating the Crime Victims Rights Act during Epstein's first criminal case.

2008: Dershowitz represented Epstein in criminal conviction

In 2008, Alan Dershowitz represented Jeffrey Epstein in his criminal conviction and helped to negotiate the controversial non-prosecution agreement on his behalf.

2008: Non-prosecution agreement signed in Epstein case

In 2008, U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta agreed to a controversial non-prosecution agreement with Jeffrey Epstein, which was done without informing the victims, and later determined to be in violation of the Crime Victims' Rights Act.

2008: Lawsuit filed against the U.S. Justice Department

In 2008, a lawsuit was filed accusing the U.S. Justice Department of violating the Crime Victims' Rights Act during the first criminal case against Jeffrey Epstein by failing to allow his victims to challenge his plea deal.

May 2009: Giuffre files lawsuit against Epstein and Maxwell

In May 2009, Virginia Giuffre, as Jane Doe 102, filed a lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, accusing them of sexually trafficking her while she was a minor.

January 7, 2010: Decision to speak out publicly

On January 7, 2010, the birth of her daughter motivated Virginia Giuffre to decide to come forward publicly and speak out about her experiences of sexual abuse and trafficking.

March 2011: Publicized story and photo with Prince Andrew

In March 2011, Virginia Giuffre's story was first publicized by the Mail on Sunday, including the photo showing Prince Andrew with his arm around her at Maxwell's house in London. FBI agents contacted her again at the US consulate in Sydney.

July 2011: Prince Andrew's role as trade envoy terminated

In July 2011, Prince Andrew's ten-year role as a United Kingdom trade envoy was terminated, and he reportedly cut all ties with Epstein. When asked in 2011 whether Prince Andrew would have information, Virginia Giuffre told her lawyers: "Yes, he would know a lot of the truth."

2011: The Mail on Sunday published the photograph

In 2011, The Mail on Sunday first published the photograph of Maxwell, Andrew and Giuffre.

November 2013: Relocation to the United States

In November 2013, Virginia Giuffre and her family relocated to the United States.

December 2014: Framework for Victims Refuse Silence established

In December 2014, Virginia Giuffre set up the framework for her organization, Victims Refuse Silence.

December 30, 2014: Filing alleges Dershowitz participated in sexual activities with a minor

On December 30, 2014, lawyers filed a Florida court document alleging that Alan Dershowitz was one of several prominent figures to have participated in sexual activities with a minor later identified as Giuffre.

2014: Attorneys represent Giuffre

In 2014, Virginia Giuffre was represented by Stanley Pottinger and David Boies. David Boies and his firm Boies Schiller Flexner began representing Giuffre pro bono in 2014.

January 2015: Giuffre files court papers stating Epstein trafficked her

In January 2015, Virginia Giuffre filed court papers in Florida, stating that Epstein trafficked her to Prince Andrew and Alan Dershowitz. In a sworn affidavit, she claims Maxwell worked as Epstein's madam.

April 2015: Federal judge rules Giuffre could not join lawsuit

In April 2015, a federal judge ruled that Giuffre could not join the federal Crime Victims' Rights Act lawsuit, and her affidavit was stricken from the case.

September 2015: Giuffre sues Maxwell for defamation

In September 2015, as a result of Giuffre's allegations and Maxwell's comments about them, Giuffre sued Maxwell for defamation in federal court in New York.

2015: Edwards and Cassell sued Dershowitz for defamation

In 2015, Edwards and Cassell sued Dershowitz for defamation; he countersued.

2015: Maxwell tried to confirm if she recognized her own house

In 2015, Ghislaine Maxwell was trying to confirm that she recognised her own house, but the whole image cannot be authentic as "the original has never been produced".

2015: Registration of Victims Refuse Silence as a non-profit

In 2015, Victims Refuse Silence was registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization by Virginia Giuffre. Its objective is to help survivors surmount shame, silence, and intimidation and to help others avoid sex trafficking.

2015: Moved to Colorado

In 2015, Virginia Giuffre and her family moved to Colorado.

2015: Creation of Victims Refuse Silence

In 2015, Virginia Giuffre created Victims Refuse Silence, a non-profit organization based in the United States, to support victims of sexual abuse and sex trafficking.

2015: Giuffre sues Maxwell for defamation

In 2015, Virginia Giuffre sued Ghislaine Maxwell for defamation.

2015: British royal family denies allegations

In 2015, spokespersons for the British royal family stated that "any suggestion of impropriety with underage minors is categorically untrue", repeating the denials. Requests from Giuffre's lawyers for a statement under oath from the Duke about the allegations were returned unanswered.

2016: Parties settled for an undisclosed financial sum

In 2016, the two parties settled for an undisclosed financial sum.

June 2017: Giuffre and Maxwell settle defamation case

In June 2017, the defamation case between Giuffre and Maxwell was settled under seal with Maxwell reportedly paying Giuffre "millions".

2017: Settlement in Giuffre's favor

In 2017, the defamation case that Virginia Giuffre brought against Ghislaine Maxwell was settled in Giuffre's favor for an undisclosed sum.

December 2018: Epstein settles with Edwards and issues public apology

In December 2018, Jeffrey Epstein settled a countersuit with attorney Bradley Edwards for malicious prosecution, issuing a public apology and settling the case for an undisclosed sum. The settlement was reportedly made in aid of Edwards' clients, including Giuffre.

February 2019: District Judge determines violation of victims' rights

In February 2019, District Judge Kenneth Marra determined that prosecutors had violated victims' rights as defined by the Crime Victims' Rights Act in the Epstein case.

April 2019: Maria Farmer filed an affidavit in support of Giuffre's defamation suit

In April 2019, Maria Farmer filed an affidavit in support of Giuffre's defamation suit against Dershowitz which stated that while Farmer worked signing in guests at Epstein's front desk in 1995–1996, she had regularly encountered Dershowitz at the New York mansion at times when underage girls were present.

April 2019: Giuffre files a federal civil defamation lawsuit against Dershowitz

In April 2019, Virginia Giuffre filed a federal civil defamation lawsuit against Alan Dershowitz in New York.

April 2019: Giuffre sued Dershowitz for defamation

In April 2019, Virginia Giuffre sued Alan Dershowitz for defamation in New York, with Boies as her lawyer.

July 2, 2019: Order to unseal documents from Giuffre's civil suit against Maxwell

On July 2, 2019, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ordered the unsealing of documents from the earlier civil suit by Virginia Giuffre against Ghislaine Maxwell.

July 6, 2019: Jeffrey Epstein was arrested

On July 6, 2019, Jeffrey Epstein was arrested at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey and charged with sex trafficking and sex trafficking conspiracy.

August 9, 2019: Release of documents implicating Epstein and Maxwell

On August 9, 2019, the first batch of documents from Virginia Giuffre's suit against Ghislaine Maxwell were released to the public, further implicating Jeffrey Epstein, Maxwell, and their associates.

August 10, 2019: Jeffrey Epstein found dead in prison

On August 10, 2019, Jeffrey Epstein was found dead after reportedly hanging himself in his Manhattan prison cell.

August 27, 2019: Giuffre speaks at hearing

On August 27, 2019, Virginia Giuffre was among the 16 women who spoke publicly at a hearing where District Judge Richard Berman expressed support for Epstein's accusers. Giuffre stated, "The reckoning must not end. It must continue. He did not act alone. We the victims know that."

August 29, 2019: Case against Epstein closed

On August 29, 2019, District Judge Richard Berman dismissed all sex trafficking charges against Epstein after his death. However, prosecutors signaled they would continue investigating potential co-conspirators.

September 2019: Giuffre stated she continued to stand by her claims of misconduct by Dershowitz

In September 2019, Giuffre stated that she continued to stand by her claims of misconduct by Dershowitz.

September 20, 2019: Giuffre appears on Dateline NBC

On September 20, 2019, Virginia Giuffre appeared on a special edition of Dateline NBC with Savannah Guthrie, titled "Reckoning," discussing the Epstein scandal along with other victims.

October 2019: Charles Cooper took over representation of Giuffre in the defamation suit against Dershowitz

In October 2019, Charles Cooper took over representation of Giuffre in the defamation suit against Dershowitz after a judge ruled that Boies could not continue as Giuffre's lawyer.

October 2019: Giuffre's BBC Panorama interview

In October 2019, Virginia Giuffre gave an interview for BBC's Panorama where she described her experiences of being sex trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew.

October 2019: Giuffre interviewed by BBC

In October 2019, Virginia Giuffre gave an interview to the BBC, describing her experience of being sex-trafficked by Epstein to Prince Andrew for a Panorama special.

November 10, 2019: Giuffre interviewed for 60 Minutes Australia

On November 10, 2019, Virginia Giuffre was interviewed for the 60 Minutes Australia investigation. She described her experiences of being trafficked by Epstein and Maxwell to have sex with Prince Andrew.

November 2019: Boies sued Dershowitz for defamation

In November 2019, Boies sued Dershowitz for defamation.

November 16, 2019: Prince Andrew Newsnight interview

On November 16, 2019, the BBC's Emily Maitlis conducted a Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew about Giuffre's allegations and his friendship with Epstein. The interview was met with overwhelming disapproval.

November 20, 2019: Prince Andrew resigns from royal duties

On November 20, 2019, Prince Andrew resigned from his royal duties following the negative reaction to his Newsnight interview and Giuffre's public appeal.

December 2, 2019: Panorama special airs on BBC

On December 2, 2019, the Panorama special "The Prince and the Epstein Scandal" aired on the BBC, featuring Giuffre's account of being sex-trafficked to Prince Andrew. Giuffre appealed to the UK public for support.

2019: Giuffre repeated claims in BBC interview

In 2019, Giuffre repeated these claims in a BBC interview.

2019: Release of court documents naming associates

In 2019, court documents from a civil suit were released from seal, and Virginia Giuffre named several individuals whom she claims Epstein and Maxwell instructed her to have sex with.

2019: Giuffre recounts troubled early life on Panorama

In 2019, during an interview on Panorama, Virginia Giuffre recounted her troubled early life, including being molested from the age of seven and living in foster homes after running away from home.

2019: Lived in Cairns, Queensland

In 2019, it was reported that Virginia Giuffre lived in Cairns, Queensland, with her husband and children.

January 2020: Prince Andrew provides 'zero cooperation'

In January 2020, U.S. attorney Geoffrey Berman stated that Prince Andrew had provided "zero cooperation" after the FBI and the Southern District of New York requested to interview him as part of the Epstein inquiry.

May 2020: Giuffre appears in Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich

In May 2020, Virginia Giuffre appeared, along with Maria Farmer, in the Netflix series Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, based on the book by James Patterson.

Filthy Rich: The Shocking True Story of Jeffrey Epstein – The Billionaire’s Sex Scandal (James Patterson True Crime, 2)

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July 2020: Giuffre interviewed by Gayle King

In July 2020, Virginia Giuffre was interviewed by Gayle King for CBS This Morning following Ghislaine Maxwell's federal indictment.

August 9, 2020: Surviving Jeffrey Epstein documentary premieres

On August 9, 2020, Virginia Giuffre and other survivors of Epstein's sex trafficking ring were featured in the documentary series Surviving Jeffrey Epstein, which premiered on Lifetime.

2020: Moved to Ocean Reef, Perth

In 2020, Virginia Giuffre and her family moved to Ocean Reef in Perth, Western Australia.

August 9, 2021: Giuffre filed a lawsuit against Prince Andrew in New York

On August 9, 2021, Giuffre filed a civil lawsuit against Britain's Prince Andrew in New York alleging that she was forced to have several sexual encounters with the prince in the early 2000s after being trafficked by Epstein when she was 16 and 17 years old.

August 2021: Giuffre sues Prince Andrew

In August 2021, Virginia Giuffre started a New York lawsuit against Prince Andrew, accusing him of "sexual assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress". Giuffre's lawsuit seeks unspecified damages and was brought before the New York federal judge Lewis A. Kaplan.

October 2021: Rina Oh sued Giuffre for defamation

In October 2021, Rina Oh sued Giuffre for defamation. Giuffre accused Oh of helping traffick girls for Epstein, while Oh maintains that she was a victim and that she has never helped traffickers.

November 2021: Relaunch of Victims Refuse Silence as Speak Out, Act, Reclaim (SOAR)

In November 2021, Virginia Giuffre relaunched her non-profit organization, Victims Refuse Silence, under the new name Speak Out, Act, Reclaim (SOAR).

January 12, 2022: Judge rejected Andrew's attempts to dismiss the case

On January 12, 2022, Judge Lewis A. Kaplan rejected Andrew's attempts to dismiss the case, allowing the sexual abuse lawsuit to proceed.

January 2022: Figueroa alleges Giuffre told him Epstein would take her to meet Prince Andrew

In January 2022, Giuffre's former boyfriend, Anthony Figueroa, said on Good Morning Britain that Giuffre told him Epstein would take her to meet Prince Andrew. Figueroa alleged the meeting had taken place in London, before which "she was really nervous and scared because she didn't know how to react to it."

January 2022: Unsealed documents reveal settlement amount

In January 2022, unsealed documents revealed that the settlement amount from the 2009 case of Jane Doe No. 102 vs. Jeffrey Epstein was $500,000 and other unspecified "valuable consideration."

February 15, 2022: Settlement Reached

On February 15, 2022, it was announced that both parties had reached an out-of-court settlement, which includes the Prince making a substantial donation to Giuffre's charity.

February 2022: Prince Andrew agrees to out-of-court settlement

In February 2022, Prince Andrew agreed to an out-of-court settlement by paying an undisclosed sum of money to Virginia Giuffre.

February 2022: Settlement with Prince Andrew

In February 2022, Virginia Giuffre's civil suit against Prince Andrew was settled, with Prince Andrew paying an undisclosed amount to Giuffre and making a substantial donation to her charity.

October 2022: Maxwell claims photograph is not a true image

In October 2022, Ghislaine Maxwell stated that she now believed the photograph showing her together with Andrew and Virginia Giuffre was not "a true image".

November 8, 2022: Giuffre dropped her allegations against Dershowitz

On November 8, 2022, it was announced that Giuffre had dropped her allegations against Dershowitz, stating that she "may have made a mistake".

November 2022: Claims dismissed after attorneys filed joint stipulations

In November 2022, all claims were dismissed after attorneys for Giuffre, Boies, and Dershowitz filed joint stipulations, and no fees were awarded to either side. Giuffre stated she may have been mistaken in identifying Dershowitz.

November 30, 2022: Fact Discovery wrapped

Fact Discovery wrapped by November 30, 2022, for the trail involving Dershowitz and Giuffre.

2022: Oh accused Giuffre of touching her sexually

In 2022 in court documents Oh accused Giuffre of touching her sexually without consent while Epstein watched, but Giuffre denied the claim.

January 2023: Ian Maxwell disputes Giuffre's claims

In January 2023, Ghislaine Maxwell's brother, Ian Maxwell, disputed Giuffre's claims about the bathroom, releasing photos suggesting it was too small for sexual activity. Ian Maxwell believed the photos "show conclusively that the bath is too small for any sort of sex frolicking.

February 15, 2023: Expert discovery deadline

Expert discovery deadline was February 15, 2023 for the trail involving Dershowitz and Giuffre.

March 2023: A trial involving Dershowitz and Giuffre could have started

A trial involving Dershowitz and Giuffre could have started in March 2023 after wrapping fact discovery by November 30, 2022, and expert discovery by February 15, 2023.