Family of Virginia Giuffre Urges King of England to Meet with Survivors During State Visit
The family of Virginia Giuffre is urging the King of England to meet with them during his upcoming state visit to the US to show support for survivors. Sky Roberts and Amanda Roberts, relatives of Ms. Giuffre, are calling for a meeting with Charles, as well as other survivors of Jeffrey Epstein. They emphasize the importance of the King demonstrating unity with survivors during his visit.
Sky Roberts expressed the family's desire for a brief meeting with the King to convey that they are real people with genuine emotions. They will be in close proximity to Charles during his visit and hope to have the opportunity to speak with him directly. The family believes that a meeting with the King could make a significant impact in acknowledging the survivors' experiences.
Recent investigations have revealed that Epstein continued to house women in London flats even after the Metropolitan Police declined to investigate Ms. Giuffre's initial allegation in 2015. The Roberts family criticized the failure of law enforcement agencies to take the claims seriously, highlighting the years of abuse that could have been prevented if action had been taken earlier.
In light of the ongoing revelations and evidence surrounding Epstein's activities, the Roberts family, along with another survivor, Lisa Phillips, are calling for a public inquiry into the allegations made by women in the UK against the convicted sex offender. They stress the importance of further investigation and accountability in addressing the systemic failures that allowed Epstein to continue his abusive behavior.
Controversy has arisen in Congress over the possibility of granting clemency to Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's former girlfriend, in exchange for her cooperation in providing evidence. The Roberts family strongly opposes the idea of pardoning Maxwell and condemns any suggestion of leniency for someone involved in facilitating Epstein's crimes. They express disgust at the notion of pardoning Maxwell and emphasize the need for justice to be served.
Despite calls from US congressman Ro Khanna for Charles and Camilla to meet with Epstein survivors, royal sources have indicated that legal considerations and the King's constitutional position make such a meeting impossible at this time. Ongoing police investigations in the UK related to Epstein's activities further complicate the possibility of the royal couple engaging with survivors during their visit.
In conclusion, the Roberts family's renewed calls for the King to meet with them and other survivors during his state visit to the US underscore the importance of acknowledging and supporting victims of abuse. Their advocacy for a public inquiry and their rejection of any potential pardons for individuals involved in Epstein's crimes reflect their commitment to seeking justice and accountability for survivors.