Virginia Giuffre, known for her accusations against Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein, recently faced court regarding a criminal case involving an alleged breach of a family violence restraining order. The 41-year-old did not attend the hearing held at Joondalup Magistrates Court in Perth, where her legal representative, Karrie Louden, informed Magistrate Andrew Maughan that discussions with prosecutors were still in progress regarding an incident reported to have occurred on February 2 in Ocean Reef, where Giuffre resides.
When questioned about the lengthy negotiations, Louden attributed it to her busy schedule and successfully requested an adjournment until June 11. This case had been previously mentioned on March 14, prompting Maughan to note that a plea would be required at the next hearing.
Outside the court, Louden revealed that Giuffre had been discharged from the hospital and was expected to provide an update on her health status shortly. Giuffre garnered significant media attention in March after posting a photo online showing her with visible bruising.
A spokesperson later clarified that Giuffre’s condition had worsened after a bus incident on March 24, where her vehicle was involved in a collision with a school bus. Though police were called, there were no officers available at the scene. The spokesperson reported that Giuffre sustained injuries, returned home, and was subsequently hospitalised. She believed she had uploaded the concerning image to a private Facebook account.
Giuffre’s case is scheduled to return to court on June 11. In an earlier civil case, Prince Andrew had settled with her out of court for millions, following accusations of sexual assault when she was a minor. The Duke of York has consistently denied these allegations. Giuffre has also taken legal action against Epstein, alleging he sexually abused her and coerced her into sexual encounters with influential individuals within his circle.
If you or someone you know needs support, the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service can be reached at 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732).