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Daily Mirror
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Judge rules case threatening Virginia Giuffre's Prince Andrew payout to proceed
A judge has ordered that the £7.5million suit against Prince Andrew's sex abuse accuser be passed on to her estate following her suicide . It could mean the mother-of-three's children could stand to lose out on their inheritance A judge has ruled that the case jeopardising Virginia Giuffre's multi-million-pound Prince Andrew payout is to go ahead despite her suicide. In April, the Mirror revealed how just days before her death, the Duke of York's alleged sexual abuse victim was "extremely distressed" after learning she could face losing her millions handed to her in an out-of-court settlement with the royal. The threat came as she was sued for defamation. Ms Giuffre, who died on April 25 in Western Australia, was being taken to court by artist Rina Oh for falsely labelling her as Epstein's girlfriend and one of his recruiters. Now, a judge has ordered that the £7.5 million suit is to be passed on to Ms Giuffre's estate. It could mean the mother-of-three's children could stand to lose out on their inheritance. The bitter legal war between the two women had rumbled on since 2021, with the Mirror told that Giuffre had become 'anxious' in the weeks leading up to her suicide, knowing her legal problems were not going away. In legal papers, Oh claims Giuffre 'maliciously' defamed her by repeatedly branding her Epstein's 'girlfriend' and alleging she helped lure young girls into the paedophile financier's network. Giuffre, a central figure in exposing Prince Andrew's paedophile pal's crimes, claimed on social media posts, podcast interviews, and even her memoir Billionaire's Playboy Club that Oh had physically and sexually abused her - accusations the artist vehemently denies. One tweet from 2020 read: 'Rina – if you read this, I hope you live in shame for the rest of your life... the physical & mental scars you left me with should be enough to put your a** in jail.' In another, Giuffre claimed: 'I have a six-inch scar on my left leg from her cutting me.' Oh, who has maintained she was a victim herself and was never a recruiter for Epstein, insists the comments have wrecked her life and reputation, leaving her with 'humiliation, shame, mental anguish and anxiety'. 'The damage caused has been immense,' her legal team said in court filings. 'She [Giuffre] weaponised her platform to discredit and defame another survivor for personal gain.' Oh's suit was initially seen as a potential bombshell for Prince Andrew's defence after Giuffre sued him in a civil court in 2021, alleging he sexually abused her when she was 17 - a claim he strenuously denied. The royal's legal team seized on the lawsuit with the Duke of York's lawyer, Andrew Brettler, telling a judge it could yield key witnesses and cast doubt on Giuffre's credibility. However, the case never went to trial as the royal paid her a reported £12 million in an out-of-court settlement to avoid the lawsuit going to a civil trial. But Oh's case against Giuffre did not die with her. Under New York law, a defendant's death does not halt civil litigation, instead, it can transfer liability to their estate. Oh has alleged Giuffre sexually assaulted her in 2001 while Epstein looked on. In an interview with the New York Post, she said: "I went into the massage room and [Giuffre] touched me without my consent; she sexually abused me." She added: "I was standing there, frozen like a deer. I did not move. I was in shock. I felt mortified and was uncomfortable." Legal documents, lodged in New York as part of the case, allege that on another occasion Giuffre "and other females sexually assaulted [Oh] while Epstein watched'. Giuffre had filed a countersuit, arguing her comments were protected free speech under the First Amendment and insisting they were part of broader conversations about Epstein and his network of abusers. Yet her attempts to get the case dismissed were repeatedly rejected. Just three weeks before her death, the New York State Appellate Court upheld Oh's right to pursue one of her two defamation suits. A source close to Giuffre told the Mirror: 'She was deeply distressed about it. It cast a shadow over everything, even while she was trying to focus on her life and family.' Giuffre rose to global prominence after going public with her abuse allegations against Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew. Her testimony was central to the wave of investigations that eventually brought down Epstein's powerful network. She also received compensation from Epstein's victims' fund and a defamation payout from Maxwell. This week, it was announced that the FBI were ending its investigation into Epstein and that no further charges would be brought.
Daily Mirror
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Virginia Giuffre's final days 'plagued by fear' over Prince Andrew payout
Prince Andrew's sex abuse accuser, Virginia Giuffre, died at her farm in Western Australia last month, with friends saying she was 'extremely distressed' in the run up to her tragic death In the days leading up to her death, Virginia Giuffre was said to be distressed and fearful after learning her multi-million-pound payout from Prince Andrew was at risk, according to her friends and family. Virginia was found dead at her rural property in Australia on 25 April. At the time, she was being sued for defamation by artist Rina Oh for falsely describing Rina as a girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein and one of the convicted sex offender's recruiters. In the week prior to her suicide, sources familiar with Virginia explained that she descended into depression due to multiple personal crises: the collapse of her marriage, vicious online trolling, the potential loss of her financial security, and the loss of custody of her three children. A source told the Mirror: "Virginia was extremely distressed in the weeks before she died. She felt like everything she had fought so hard for was going or gone. Couple this with the years of abuse she suffered at the hands of Epstein." In a heartbreaking social media post just two weeks before her death, Virginia shared pictures of her three "beautiful babies" and wrote: "I miss them so very much. I have been through hell and back in my 41 years but this is incredibly hurting me worse than anything else. Hurt me, abuse me but don't take my babies. My heart is shattered, and every day that passes, my sadness only deepens." Another key incident came when Virginia posted a photo from a hospital bed in which she wrongly claimed she had just days to live after a car crash. In truth, it had been a minor accident - and while her spokesman insisted it was an innocent mistake, the backlash was swift and brutal. Critics, including supporters of Prince Andrew, accused her of being a "fantasist". It was a devastating blow to a woman who had risked everything by speaking out. In the wake of Virginia's death and under New York law, Ms Oh's £7.5million defamation lawsuit will now pass on to her estate. Tweets attributed to Virginia had accused Ms Oh of physical assault, something Ms Oh has firmly rejected, asserting that she was also a victim of Epstein's exploitation and mistreatment. Her legal representative stated in a court document: "Considering the high profile nature of the Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew story, [Giuffre] knew that accusing [Oh], a fellow victim, of such horrible things, would maximise the spread and harm and damage to [Oh]." The legal submission further noted: "[Giuffre] has maliciously reiterated and republished these defamations and slanders in prior and subsequent tweets and interviews on podcasts, TV and for magazines, as well as in her memoirs entitled Billionaire's Playboy Club. These defamations and slanders by Defendant are causing [Oh] great harm." Ms Oh's legal action was also poised to be leveraged by Prince Andrew 's defence team against Ms Giuffre, who filed a lawsuit against the monarch's sibling in 2021, alleging sexual abuse. The litigation against Prince Andrew, who has consistently refuted the accusations, concluded with an out-of-court settlement reportedly amounting to £12m. The Firm wanted a settlement agreed so the case did not overshadow the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, it was reported. Emergency services were called to Virginia's home in Neergabby, about 12 miles north of Perth, on 25 April. Despite their efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Her lawyer, David Boies, said: "Her courage, caring, and strength were an inspiration. She was one of the strongest people I have ever known, but the physical abuse she suffered as a child at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein, and the verbal abuse she continued to suffer at the hands of his collaborators trying to salvage their reputations by attacking hers, finally wore her down. God bless you, Virginia. And God damn your abusers."
Scottish Sun
12-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Virginia Giuffre feared she would lose £12million Prince Andrew payout before she died by suicide, pal claims
She was engaged in a court battle at the time of her death VIRGINIA'S PAIN Virginia Giuffre feared she would lose £12million Prince Andrew payout before she died by suicide, pal claims Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) VIRGINIA Giuffre feared losing millions in a court battle with another Jeffrey Epstein victim in the lead up to her death, her friend has claimed. The 41-year-old was reported to have been "extremely distressed" in the lead up to her death by suicide on April 25 in Australia. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The Duke of York's accuser Virginia Giuffre, who died by suicide last month 3 Epstein survivor Rino Oh 3 Prince Andrew, Virginia Giuffre, and Ghislaine Maxwell posing for a photo Credit: AFP Giuffre was being sued by artist Rina Oh for falsely describing her as a girlfriend of Epstein as well as one of the sex offender's recruiters. The lawsuit will pass on to her estate under New York law. Sources close to Giuffre have told The Mirror: "Virginia was extremely distressed in the weeks before she died. "She felt like everything she had fought so hard for was going or gone." Giuffre is believed to have received a substantial sum of money in an out-of-court settlement from Prince Andrew. She had accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was 17. The Duke of York has repeatedly denied the claims. In addition to the claims about Epstein, tweets in Giuffre's name issued accusations of physical assault against Oh. Oh has denied the allegations against her and says that she was also a victim of Epstein's abuse victims. In the court filing, her lawyer said: "Considering the high profile nature of the Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew story, [Giuffre] knew that accusing [Oh], a fellow victim, of such horrible things, would maximise the spread and harm and damage to [Oh]. "[Giuffre] has maliciously reiterated and republished these defamations and slanders in prior and subsequent tweets and interviews on podcasts, TV and for magazines, as well as in her memoirs entitled Billionaire's Playboy Club. "These defamations and slanders by Defendant are causing [Oh] great harm." Oh's lawsuit is expected to be used by Prince Andrew to attack Giuffre, who sued the Duke in 2021 for sex abuse. It is reported that a $12 million settlement was reached, although the figure has been disputed. If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, chat on or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.
The Irish Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Virginia Giuffre feared she would lose £12million Prince Andrew payout before she died by suicide, pal claims
VIRGINIA Giuffre feared losing millions in a court battle with another Jeffrey Epstein victim in the lead up to her death, her friend has claimed. The 41-year-old was reported to have been "extremely distressed" in the lead up to her death by suicide on April 25 in Australia. Advertisement 3 The Duke of York's accuser Virginia Giuffre, who died by suicide last month 3 Epstein survivor Rino Oh 3 Prince Andrew, Virginia Giuffre, and Ghislaine Maxwell posing for a photo Credit: AFP Giuffre was being sued by artist Rina Oh for falsely describing her as a girlfriend of Epstein as well as one of the sex offender's recruiters. The lawsuit will pass on to her estate under New York law. Sources close to Giuffre have told "She felt like everything she had fought so hard for was going or gone." Giuffre is believed to have received a substantial sum of money in an out-of-court settlement from Prince Andrew. Advertisement read more in world news She had accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was 17. The Duke of York has repeatedly denied the claims. In addition to the claims about Epstein, tweets in Giuffre's name issued accusations of physical assault against Oh. Oh has denied the allegations against her and says that she was also a victim of Epstein's abuse. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun In the court filing, her lawyer said: "Considering the high profile nature of the Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew story, [Giuffre] knew that accusing [Oh], a fellow victim, of such horrible things, would maximise the spread and harm and damage to [Oh]. "[Giuffre] has maliciously reiterated and republished these defamations and slanders in prior and subsequent tweets and interviews on podcasts, TV and for magazines, as well as in her memoirs entitled Billionaire's Playboy Club. "These defamations and slanders by Defendant are causing [Oh] great harm." Oh's lawsuit is expected to be used by Prince Andrew to attack Giuffre, who sued the Duke in 2021 for sex abuse. Advertisement It is reported that a $12 million settlement was reached, although the figure has been disputed. If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, chat on
Daily Record
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Virginia Giuffre 'extremely distressed' about Prince Andrew payout before death
The mother-of-three feared her fortune could be taken from her after another victim of the royal's paedophile pal, Epstein sued her for defamation. Jeffery Epstein sex abuse survivor Virginia Giuffre was left "extremely distressed" after learning her multi-million-pound Prince Andrew payout was at risk two weeks before her suicide. The mother-of-three feared her fortune could be taken from her after another victim of the royal's paedophile pal, Epstein, sued her for defamation. As the Mirror reports, Ms Giuffre, who was found dead on April 25 in Australia, was being sued by artist Rina Oh for falsely labelling her as Epstein's girlfriend and one of his recruiters. Under New York law, the £7,5million lawsuit will now be passed on to the deceased Ms Giuffre's estate. Sources close to Ms Giuffre revealed she had become depressed in the weeks leading up to her death. Ms Giuffre reportedly was feeling low over the collapse of her marriage, losing her children to her husband and possibly losing her money. An insider said: 'Virginia was extremely distressed in the weeks before she died. "She felt like everything she had fought so hard for was going or gone. Couple t his with the years of abuse she suffered at the hands of Epstein.' As well as the claims about Epstein, tweets under Ms Giuffre's name accused Ms Oh of physically assaulting her. Ms Oh has categorically denied Ms Giuffre's allegations and contends that she, too, was a victim of Epstein's manipulation and abuse. Her lawyer said in a court filing: 'Considering the high profile nature of the Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew story, [Giuffre] knew that accusing [Oh], a fellow victim, of such horrible things, would maximise the spread and harm and damage to [Oh].' The filing added: '[Giuffre] has maliciously reiterated and republished these defamations and slanders in prior and subsequent tweets and interviews on podcasts, TV and for magazines, as well as in her memoirs entitled Billionaire's Playboy Club. "These defamations and slanders by Defendant are causing [Oh] great harm.' Ms Oh's lawsuit was set to be used by Andrew's legal team to attack Ms Giuffre, who sued the King's brother in 2021 for sex abuse. The case against Andrew – who vehemently denied her claims – ended in a reported £12million settlement. Just three weeks before Ms Giuffre's death, the New York State Appellate Court denied her motion to dismiss one of Ms Oh's two civil lawsuits. Ms Giuffre was one of the first women to accuse Epstein and his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, of trafficking underage girls. In other, unrelated news, Prince Andrew's future at the Royal Lodge is currently uncertain. After stepping down from public duties in May 2020 and subsequently losing his patronages due to his association with Epstein, questions remain as to whether he should be allowed to continue staying at the grand Windsor estate and how he will afford it. King Charles is reportedly pressuring Andrew to leave the 30-room property for a smaller, more suitable residence. And the monarch may offer the mansion to another prominent couple.
