Accuser says 'roller coaster' of Epstein files saga is a 'real weight' on victims

Original Release: July 22, 2025

Sources close to Virginia Giuffre say the ups and downs of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal and subsequent legal wrangling exact a mental health toll on the accusers who have had to relive their trauma in the media spotlight.

The "Social Life" founder's defence team filed a motion on Friday to exclude the psychiatric exam of Giuffre, arguing she suffers no "impairment" that would make her unable to testify. The motion claims Giuffre has made statements about the abuse to friends, family, and therapists over the years, proving she is able to do so.

But friends of Giuffre have said the ongoing legal saga, including having to hear defence witnesses question her credibility and sanity, has created a difficult mix of emotions and anxieties for her. One friend commented, "every time it feels like the monster is getting what he deserves, there is another twist and turn and she is forced to relive it all again."

Key Details

• Source: Close associates of Virginia Giuffre.
• Motion: The defence team filed a motion to exclude the psychiatric exam of Giuffre.
• Credibility: The motion challenges her credibility and sanity, stating she is able to discuss the abuse.
• Emotions: The trauma of the case and ongoing legal processes have created a "roller coaster" of emotions for her and other accusers, sources say.