Virginia Giuffre lived in fear that she would be forced into servitude, physically and sexually abused by the powerful and wealthy individuals who surrounded her. Her harrowing account of being a victim of sex trafficking is now shared with the world through her posthumous memoir, "Nobody's Girl".
The young woman was just 17 when she met Prince Andrew at a party in London. The prince, then 41, would later be accused of having sexual encounters with Giuffre on three separate occasions, including times that he had sex with Giuffre while being accompanied by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein was convicted in Florida for soliciting prostitution from minors but died before his trial began.
Giuffre's account paints a picture of a complex web of powerful people using young women as their playthings. She recalls how Maxwell, Epstein's former girlfriend and a key figure in the abuse network, would often tell her to do things that she didn't want to. Giuffre recounts how this led to feelings of powerlessness and control.
Prince Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing, claiming he doesn't remember meeting Giuffre or having sex with her. However, his actions have sparked intense scrutiny. The prince recently announced that he would be voluntarily giving up his royal titles in an attempt to distance himself from the scandal surrounding him.
The young woman was just 17 when she met Prince Andrew at a party in London. The prince, then 41, would later be accused of having sexual encounters with Giuffre on three separate occasions, including times that he had sex with Giuffre while being accompanied by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein was convicted in Florida for soliciting prostitution from minors but died before his trial began.
Giuffre's account paints a picture of a complex web of powerful people using young women as their playthings. She recalls how Maxwell, Epstein's former girlfriend and a key figure in the abuse network, would often tell her to do things that she didn't want to. Giuffre recounts how this led to feelings of powerlessness and control.
Prince Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing, claiming he doesn't remember meeting Giuffre or having sex with her. However, his actions have sparked intense scrutiny. The prince recently announced that he would be voluntarily giving up his royal titles in an attempt to distance himself from the scandal surrounding him.