Virginia Giuffre won't 'remain silent' on Prince Andrew sexual abuse allegations once gag order lifts: lawyer

A lawyer representing Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers said in a recent interview that she does not believe Virginia Giuffre will remain quiet regarding her sexual abuse allegations against Prince Andrew.

The Independent reported that American attorney Lisa Bloom, who’s fought for years against Epstein’s estate for compensation on behalf of eight clients, told Times Radio on Monday that she does not believe Giuffre will maintain her silence once the gag order against her expires in mid-February.

Bloom describes Giuffre as a "tremendous advocate for women, not only victims of Jeffrey Epstein, but victims in general," according to the report. "I don’t expect her to remain silent. I expect her to continue to use her voice to speak out. And I hope that she does," Bloom added.

The Telegraph reported that Giuffre, 39, recently secured a book deal with an unnamed publisher. It’s not clear though if the book would mention past allegations against the Duke of York.

In a civil lawsuit filed in 2020, Giuffre accused Prince Andrew of raping and abusing her on three occasions in 2001 when she was just 17. The Duke of York had refuted any wrongdoing when he agreed in February 2022 to a reported multimillion-pound settlement paid to Giuffre amid pressure from Buckingham Palace that damaging headlines were distracting from Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.

A one-year gag clause was included in the settlement that prevented Giuffre from speaking out again about her allegations against the Duke of York, The Telegraph reported. That clause expires next month.

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