Sky Roberts, the younger brother of Virginia Giuffre, has become an accidental advocate following her death in April last year and the posthumous publication of her memoir Nobody's Girl. He and his wife Amanda are determined to continue her fight for justice against Jeffrey Epstein's network.
Extraordinary year since Virginia's death
Speaking from their home in Colorado, Sky Roberts described the past year as "extraordinary," noting that a British prince was arrested, ambassadors lost their jobs, and millions of Epstein-related files were released. "I just wish Virginia was here to see it," he said.
Giuffre, who was abused by Epstein and his associates, became one of the most recognizable survivors. Her memoir detailed her abuse from childhood through her involvement with Epstein. Sky and Amanda have now taken up her cause, relaunching her organization Soar (Speak Out, Act, Reclaim) and campaigning for Virginia's Law in the US, which would remove the federal statute of limitations in sexual abuse cases.
Giuffre's complex final months
At the time of her death at age 41, Giuffre was separated from her husband and unable to see her three children. Sky acknowledged the complexity of her story, saying, "You can never fit a survivor's story into a neat box." He confirmed that Giuffre had disclosed their father's abuse to him and their older brother Danny years earlier. Sky stated, "I wholeheartedly believe my sister. Virginia has been proven to be a truth-teller time and time again."
Giuffre's ghostwriter, Amy Wallace, noted that Giuffre insisted on including her 2022 suicide attempt in the book to be honest with other survivors. "She really understood, because of what she'd gone through, how she needed to describe herself honestly in order to be really of service to other victims," Wallace said.
Impact of the memoir and ongoing investigations
The publication of Nobody's Girl added pressure on Prince Andrew, who gave up his titles days before the book's release. King Charles officially stripped him of his HRH style and prince title the following month. In February, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, though he has not been charged.
Thames Valley police are reportedly planning to travel to the US to speak to Sky and Amanda. Sky said, "We very much support the Thames Valley police. I think they're doing a fantastic job." He also called for a public inquiry in the UK, saying, "We know that crimes were committed in the UK. I think parliament should open up a public inquiry."
Fight for transparency and justice
Wallace criticized the US Department of Justice for refusing to release unredacted Epstein files despite the Epstein Files Transparency Act. "It's brazen, this administration's refusal to do what's right. It's shameful," she said. Sky added that the DOJ seems to be "actively shielding and covering up for the rich and the powerful."
Sky and Amanda continue to push for the release of all files and for accountability. "We have to keep the pressure on, because this is the moment where we set a precedent across the world that money and power do not buy you a different set of laws any more," Sky said.
Personal loss and determination
Sky, who found his sister after her death, said through tears, "I think a survivor's journey is complicated, and why she made that decision I will never fully understand. It's also why we fight so hard, because there doesn't need to be more Virginias out there who have the systems work against them for so long."
Wallace noted that Giuffre's main motivation for the memoir was to help other survivors. "She should be watching the worldwide response to her book, and what it set in motion," Wallace said. "Part of the tragedy for me is that she almost got to that finish line. And then she just couldn't keep going."
